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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    2020 Presidential Election
    The White House says USPS isn’t removing mail-sorting machines. Postal workers say it is.The White House says USPS isn’t removing mail-sorting machines. Postal workers say it is.
    2020 Presidential Election

    Mark Meadows denied reports that hundreds of mail-sorting machines are being taken offline as part of a new initiative.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Robert Trump, Donald Trump’s younger brother, has diedRobert Trump, Donald Trump’s younger brother, has died
    Politics

    The two had a complicated relationship.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Obama accuses Trump of trying to “kneecap” the Postal ServiceObama accuses Trump of trying to “kneecap” the Postal Service
    Politics

    The former president offered unusually sharp criticism of Donald Trump.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Climate
    California’s heat wave caused rolling blackouts for millionsCalifornia’s heat wave caused rolling blackouts for millions
    Climate

    Up to 4 million people were hit by “load interruptions” after power reserves fell below a critical threshold.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    The Postal Service says tens of millions of mail-in ballots are at risk of not being countedThe Postal Service says tens of millions of mail-in ballots are at risk of not being counted
    Politics

    In 46 states, voters could be disenfranchised by mail delivery issues.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Polls: Biden leads Trump in Pennsylvania and WisconsinPolls: Biden leads Trump in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
    Politics

    Trust in Biden to handle the coronavirus crisis seems to be playing a role in his advantage.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Protesters across Thailand call for new elections following the arrest of pro-democracy activistsProtesters across Thailand call for new elections following the arrest of pro-democracy activists
    World Politics

    Protests against the post-coup government are continuing through the summer.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Democrats call Trump’s coronavirus relief orders “paltry” and “absurdly unconstitutional”Democrats call Trump’s coronavirus relief orders “paltry” and “absurdly unconstitutional”
    Politics

    Democrats want Republicans to come back to the negotiating table so Congress can pass a sweeping stimulus bill.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump just signed 4 executive orders providing coronavirus relief. It’s not clear if they’re all legal.Trump just signed 4 executive orders providing coronavirus relief. It’s not clear if they’re all legal.
    Politics

    Trump’s authority to circumvent Congress on issues like unemployment insurance is questionable.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Thousands of protesters in Beirut call for “the fall of the regime” in the wake of the blastThousands of protesters in Beirut call for “the fall of the regime” in the wake of the blast
    World Politics

    Protesters demanded change following a massive explosion that exacerbated an existing economic crisis.

    By Zeeshan Aleem