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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

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    The Pentagon reportedly rejected Trump’s request to give troops extra power at the borderThe Pentagon reportedly rejected Trump’s request to give troops extra power at the border
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    The president’s troop mobilization is a lot tamer than he would have wanted.

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    Obama tends to hold back. But he’s getting aggressive for the midterms.Obama tends to hold back. But he’s getting aggressive for the midterms.
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    He slammed Trump for “constant fear-mongering” at a fiery campaign rally in Florida on Friday.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
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    This is the moment the Peter Strzok hearing went off the railsThis is the moment the Peter Strzok hearing went off the rails
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    Rep. Louie Gohmert brought up the FBI agent’s extramarital affair. Democrats exploded.

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    FBI agent Peter Strzok’s hearing has become a ridiculous circusFBI agent Peter Strzok’s hearing has become a ridiculous circus
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    With the credibility of the Mueller probe at stake, lawmakers from both parties are turning up the heat.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
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    Controversial FBI agent Peter Strzok’s upcoming hearing, explainedControversial FBI agent Peter Strzok’s upcoming hearing, explained
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    The agent who sent texts about stopping Trump is about to be grilled on the Hill.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    US-North Korea talks are faltering. Trump is blaming China.US-North Korea talks are faltering. Trump is blaming China.
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    Trump thinks Beijing could be riled up over the US-Chinese trade war.

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    Boris Johnson just resigned over Brexit talks. Prime Minister Theresa May could be in trouble.Boris Johnson just resigned over Brexit talks. Prime Minister Theresa May could be in trouble.
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    The British foreign secretary, a “hard Brexit” provocateur, is helping generate a crisis in May’s cabinet.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    The US-China trade war, explained in under 500 wordsThe US-China trade war, explained in under 500 words
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    The world’s largest economies are locking horns. Here’s why.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    China might have already begun the US-China trade warChina might have already begun the US-China trade war
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    Beijing might be quietly meddling with US businesses in China ahead of the opening rounds of tariffs.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
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    Big business and the GOP are declaring war on Trump’s trade agendaBig business and the GOP are declaring war on Trump’s trade agenda
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    As trading partners begin to bombard the US with tariffs, the pro-free trade crowd is at its breaking point.

    By Zeeshan Aleem