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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    A State Department aide overheard Trump pushing for Ukrainian investigations into BidenA State Department aide overheard Trump pushing for Ukrainian investigations into Biden
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    David Holmes, aide to William Taylor, offered more damning testimony in the impeachment hearings.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump just issued multiple war crime pardons. Experts think it’s a bad idea.Trump just issued multiple war crime pardons. Experts think it’s a bad idea.
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    Trump loves the military. But he doesn’t seem to respect its justice system.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    A second whistleblower on Trump and Ukraine is coming forwardA second whistleblower on Trump and Ukraine is coming forward
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    Attorneys for the original whistleblower confirmed Sunday that another intelligence official has spoken with the inspector general about Trump’s conduct.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Romney slammed Trump on Ukraine and China. Now Trump wants Romney impeached.Romney slammed Trump on Ukraine and China. Now Trump wants Romney impeached.
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    The Utah senator criticized Trump’s conduct — and Trump has responded with some angry tweets.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    It turns out that Bernie Sanders’s chest pain was a heart attackIt turns out that Bernie Sanders’s chest pain was a heart attack
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    The Democratic candidate had a stent procedure this past week. His campaign revealed it was due to a heart attack.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump advisers are scrambling to sell the idea that a recession isn’t going to happenTrump advisers are scrambling to sell the idea that a recession isn’t going to happen
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    Top White House economic advisers are emphatically saying the economy is fantastic. Experts aren’t so sure.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The deadliest attack of the year in Kabul bodes poorly for the US-Taliban dealThe deadliest attack of the year in Kabul bodes poorly for the US-Taliban deal
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    US-Taliban peace talks are nearing their conclusion, but a terror attack in Afghanistan’s capital that killed at least 63 people gives credence to critics who claim the deal will be a disaster for Afghans.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Hong Kong protesters show no sign of backing down in the face of countless threatsHong Kong protesters show no sign of backing down in the face of countless threats
    World Politics

    Nearly 2 million Hongkongers took to the streets Sunday to demand governmental reforms amid military threats from Beijing, the specter of mob violence, and increasing pressure from local police.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Ahead of a far-right rally in Portland, Trump tweets a warning to antifaAhead of a far-right rally in Portland, Trump tweets a warning to antifa
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    Trump did not address members of the alt-right gathering for a Portland rally, but he did say he’s considering designating antifa an “organization of terror.”

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump’s obsession with crowd sizes, explainedTrump’s obsession with crowd sizes, explained
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    Trump’s latest tweets about his New Hampshire rally continue his obsessions with crowd size and with bolstering his image as a popular politician.

    By Zeeshan Aleem