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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    A new government study shows how Trump’s tariffs have backfiredA new government study shows how Trump’s tariffs have backfired
    Politics

    Trump promised to revive manufacturing with tariffs. A Federal Reserve study finds he did the opposite.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Joe Biden explains why he said he’d defy an impeachment trial subpoenaJoe Biden explains why he said he’d defy an impeachment trial subpoena
    Politics

    “I am just not going to pretend that there is any legal basis for Republican subpoenas for my testimony in the impeachment trial,” Biden said.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump is trying to out the alleged Ukraine whistleblower on TwitterTrump is trying to out the alleged Ukraine whistleblower on Twitter
    Politics

    The president retweeted the name of a man conservative outlets claim is the whistleblower whose complaint set off Trump’s impeachment. That’s very worrying.

    By Zeeshan Aleem and Sean Collins
    Politics
    Mike Bloomberg has spent a staggering $100 million on campaign ads in a monthMike Bloomberg has spent a staggering $100 million on campaign ads in a month
    Politics

    His massive ad buys show both the power and limitations of his advertising blitz.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins party primary, weeks after indictmentsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins party primary, weeks after indictments
    World Politics

    The strong primary performance suggests Israel’s controversial leader is still in the game.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    2 gunmen wound 13 at a Chicago house party honoring a gun violence victim2 gunmen wound 13 at a Chicago house party honoring a gun violence victim
    Politics

    Thirteen people were wounded, four critically, in the shooting on Chicago’s south side. It was December 2019’s 18th mass shooting.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Stumping for Sanders, AOC says prioritizing small-dollar donations is “called giving a damn”Stumping for Sanders, AOC says prioritizing small-dollar donations is “called giving a damn”
    Politics

    The wine cave controversy is far from over, as Warren and Sanders emphasize their commitment to small-dollar fundraising.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Culture
    SNL mocks the sixth Democratic debate — and turns it into the Jerry Springer ShowSNL mocks the sixth Democratic debate — and turns it into the Jerry Springer Show
    Culture

    SNL’s players skewered the wine cave debate, brought back Kamala Harris, and had Donald Trump crash the party.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Poll: Amy Klobuchar made the biggest gains with voters at the debatePoll: Amy Klobuchar made the biggest gains with voters at the debate
    Politics

    Klobuchar took aim at rival Pete Buttigieg, and her strategy appears to have paid off.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Trump is bragging about his trade truce with China. But it’s unclear what he won.Trump is bragging about his trade truce with China. But it’s unclear what he won.
    World Politics

    The agreement means trade should be calmer — for now.

    By Zeeshan Aleem