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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    The Trump administration extends the freeze on student loan payments through JanuaryThe Trump administration extends the freeze on student loan payments through January
    Politics

    Biden and Congress will have until January 31, 2021 to decide how to help over 40 million student loan borrowers.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    A federal judge rules acting DHS head’s DACA suspension was invalidA federal judge rules acting DHS head’s DACA suspension was invalid
    Politics

    The judge said Chad Wolf’s unlawful appointment to his position invalidated his immigration policy.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump finally admitted that Biden won the election — then immediately walked it backTrump finally admitted that Biden won the election — then immediately walked it back
    Politics

    He also attacked the election’s legitimacy using debunked conspiracy theories.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Violence followed the “Million MAGA March” in Washington, DCViolence followed the “Million MAGA March” in Washington, DC
    Politics

    Tensions ran high after pro-Trump protesters marched through the capital, falsely claiming that the election had been stolen.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Science
    Poll: 2 in 5 Americans are likely to attend a large gathering this holiday seasonPoll: 2 in 5 Americans are likely to attend a large gathering this holiday season
    Science

    As Covid-19 infections surge, experts are concerned the holidays could make things worse.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Covid-19
    With Covid-19 cases at record levels, states are rolling out new restrictionsWith Covid-19 cases at record levels, states are rolling out new restrictions
    Covid-19

    As US daily cases approach 200,000, officials in Oregon, New Mexico, and elsewhere implement new lockdowns.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump’s far-fetched legal campaign to question the election seems to be falling apartTrump’s far-fetched legal campaign to question the election seems to be falling apart
    Politics

    Trump is losing lawsuits in key states — and has lost some key members of his legal team as well.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Biden looks very competitive in new Southern swing state pollsBiden looks very competitive in new Southern swing state polls
    Politics

    He’s leading or tied with Trump in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas, all states in a GOP-leaning region.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Amy Coney Barrett is now one step away from becoming a Supreme Court justiceAmy Coney Barrett is now one step away from becoming a Supreme Court justice
    Politics

    Senate Republicans voted to end debate on Barrett Sunday, clearing the way for her confirmation.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Culture
    In SNL’s cold open, the final presidential debate becomes an absurd slugfest over the coronavirusIn SNL’s cold open, the final presidential debate becomes an absurd slugfest over the coronavirus
    Culture

    “Tonight we have a mute button, because it was either that or tranquilizer darts,” said Maya Rudolph as Kristen Welker.

    By Zeeshan Aleem