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Rebroadcast: Correction Staff at ICE Jail Skirted Rules with Mentally Ill Detainee who Hanged Himself 2019-12-09

December 09, 2019 17:00

by José Olivares A warning to listeners: some of the audio in this story is disturbing and hard to listen to. An exclusive Takeaway and The Intercept investigation shows that correctional staff at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center skirted rules when dealing with a migrant with mental illness. The detainee, a 40-year-old undocumented Mexican migrant, killed himself after spending 21 days in solitary confinement in July 2018. The investigation shows that correctional s...

The State of the Democratic Primary Field

December 06, 2019 17:00

The road to the White House is rarely a linear path. That was abundantly clear this week when Senator Kamala Harris announced that she was suspending her campaign. The announcement came as a surprise to many because at the time of launch, Senator Harris was one to watch. Political reporters Darren Sands, Laura Barron-Lopez, and Maya King join us to discuss the end of her campaign and what challenges the Democratic Party faces in putting forth the best candidate.  Also, Congressman Krishnamo...

Politics with Amy Walter: The State of the Democratic Primary Field

December 06, 2019 17:00

The road to the White House is rarely a linear path. That was abundantly clear this week when Senator Kamala Harris announced that she was suspending her campaign. The announcement came as a surprise to many because at the time of launch, Senator Harris was one to watch. Political reporters Darren Sands, Laura Barron-Lopez, and Maya King join us to discuss the end of her campaign and what challenges the Democratic Party faces in putting forth the best candidate.  Also, Congressman Krishnamo...

A New Trump Rule Could Cut Food Stamp Benefits for 700,000 2019-12-05

December 05, 2019 17:00

A New Trump Rule Could Cut Food Stamp Benefits for 700,000 The Trump administration announced a series of rule changes last year, and on Wednesday, the final rule was announced.  How Does Mississippi Felony Voting Rights Compare to the Rest of the Country? Nearly one of every 10 adults in Mississippi has been convicted of a felony and lost the right to vote. The Double Standard In How The Media Covers 2020 Democratic Candidates How the media helped shape which candidates made it this fa...

NATO's Struggle to Define Its Future 2019-12-04

December 04, 2019 17:00

NATO's Struggle to Define Its Future To commemorate its 70th anniversary, leaders of the 29 member countries are gathering in London this week.  "Porgy and Bess" and the Legacy of Black Opera "Porgy and Bess" is the most renowned Opera for black singers, but should it still be in 2019? President Trump is Allowing States to Ban Refugees—Utah is Asking for More Earlier this fall, President Trump gave states and cities the authority to veto refugee resettlements. But the Governor of Utah i...

Why the Framers Empowered Congress to Impeach the President 2019-12-03

December 03, 2019 17:00

Why the Framers Empowered Congress to Impeach the President With so few examples of impeachment in our history, it can become unclear what exactly impeachable conduct is, and what the framers intended with it. When Black Critics Examine Black Art A number of black critics have received pushback on social media for their criticism of the new film "Queen & Slim." Unprecedented Violence and Hundreds Dead in Iran's Protests At least 180 people were killed in a violent crackdown that result...

The Dangers of Working in Amazon Warehouses 2019-12-02

December 02, 2019 17:00

The Dangers of Working in Amazon Warehouses New reporting found that Amazon's average serious injury rate was more than double the national average for its industry. Are Dating App Companies Responsible for Protecting Their Users from Sex Offenders?  Millions of Americans are using dating apps to find love. Do the companies who own these apps have a moral or legal responsibility to screen users who are registered as sex offenders?

Politics with Amy Walter: The Politics of Climate Change

November 29, 2019 17:00

Scientists have painted a bleak picture of the future if we fail to curb greenhouse gas emissions, but we’ve already started to witness the fallout of a warming planet. Politics with Amy Walter looks at the role climate change is playing across politics and at the vulnerable communities that stand to lose the most.  Our coverage this week is part of a collaboration with 250 other media organizations called “Covering Climate Now.”  President Donald Trump was elected in 2016 fresh off of giv...

How Will Bloomberg News Cover Bloomberg the Candidate? 2019-11-27

November 27, 2019 17:00

How Will Bloomberg News Cover Bloomberg the Candidate? Mike Bloomberg announced he is running for president and some are worried about how Bloomberg News will cover his candidacy. Adding Indigenous Ingredients to the Thanksgiving Table There has been a resurgence of dishes championed by Native American and indigenous cooks and chefs that are breaking into the mainstream. How the Alcatraz Occupation of 1969 Sparked the Native American Civil Rights Movement Fifty years ago this month, a g...

New Initiative Seeks to Bridge Prosecution Empathy Gap 2019-11-26

November 26, 2019 17:00

New Initiative Seeks to Bridge Prosecution Empathy Gap A new initiative signed by 40 progressive district attorneys pledges to have prosecutors visit correctional centers in an effort to instill more empathy in the sentencing process. Sentencing of School Shooter Reignites Conversation About Life Without Parole for Juveniles The United States is the only country in the world that sentences juveniles to life in prison. The American Plastics Renaissance: Big Oil's Plan B  The expansion o...

Trump's Recent Pardons Cause Rift within the Military 2019-11-25

November 25, 2019 17:00

Trump's Recent Pardons Cause Rift within the Military President Donald Trump recently pardoned three military officers who were convicted or accused of war crimes.  The Decline of Local News In the past 15 years, more than 2,000 newspapers have shuttered across the United States.  What does the future hold for Israeli politics? With Prime Minister Netanyahu being indicted on corruption charges as the U.S. reverses its stance on the illegality of Israeli settlements, what's in store for ...

Politics with Amy Walter: The Divided States of Government

November 22, 2019 17:00

Not that long ago, state government was seen as one of the last places for functional governing. But, over the last 10 years, state politics have become as polarized as Washington, DC.  At the same time, 2020 Democratic candidates for president are debating which approach they should take to governing. Some, like former Vice President Joe Biden, argue that voters want a return to a more pragmatic style of governing. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are less interested in bringin...

Two More Witnesses Testify at Public Hearings 2019-11-21

November 21, 2019 17:00

Two More Witnesses Testify at Public Hearings Fiona Hill, the former top Russia adviser to the Trump White House, and David Holmes, a political counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, are at Capitol Hill this morning.  The Legacy of Pay-to-Play Ambassador Appointments President Donald Trump has raised some eyebrows over his nominees for cushy ambassadorships abroad. HBCU's and Other Minority-Serving Institutions Set to Lose $255 Million in Funding Over D.C. Deadlock The Department of ...

Sondland Testimony Implicates Key Trump Administration Officials 2019-11-20

November 20, 2019 17:00

Sondland Testimony Implicates Key Trump Administration Officials Gordon Sondland, the former ambassador to the European Union, gave riveting testimony today in the impeachment hearing that has rocked the nations.   The Legacy of Julian Assange Yesterday, Swedish prosecutors dropped their investigation of rape and sexual assault allegations against Julian Assange. 99% of Native American Languages are in Danger of Going Extinct  Despite efforts to preserve them, many indigenous languages ...

Here Comes the Second Round of Public Impeachment Hearings 2019-11-19

November 19, 2019 17:00

Here Comes the Second Round of Public Impeachment Hearings The House Intelligence Committee will hear testimony from eight more witnesses over the next three days. As Impeachment Hearings Go On, a War Rages In Ukraine The military aid that was the subject of President Trump's call with President Zelensky foretells the larger conflict happening in the eastern block. EPA to Limit Science Used for Public Health Regulations The EPA plans to adopt a new rule that would limit the scientific a...

Mormon Deaths In Mexico Reignite Questions About the Ongoing Drug War 2019-11-18

November 18, 2019 17:00

Mormon Deaths In Mexico Reignite Questions About the Ongoing Drug War Mexico and the United States are in an embittered battle with drug cartels, but some are calling into question its effectiveness as well as the media coverage.   Mark Ruffalo and Todd Haynes Tackle Corporate Corruption in 'Dark Waters' Actor Mark Ruffalo and director Todd Haynes sit down with The Takeaway to discuss bringing the true story of a decades-long legal fight against chemical giant DuPont. New Study Shows Two...

Politics with Amy Walter: The Impeachment Will be Televised

November 15, 2019 17:00

This week marked a shift in the ongoing impeachment inquiry as the first round of televised testimony began on Wednesday. Marie Yovanovitch, the well-respected former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine until May of this year became the third televised testimony on Friday. Yovanovitch believes she was removed from her post by President Trump because as she sees it, she was impeding his - and Rudy Guiliani’s - personal political agenda.   While the televised inquiry didn't reveal much new information...

The Divide Within The State Department 2019-11-14

November 14, 2019 17:00

The Divide Within The State Department Wednesday's public impeachment hearings saw the Trump administration take a two tracked-approach to foreign policy on Ukraine. What Evo Morales's Resignation Means for Bolivia President Evo Morales, the first indigenous leader of Bolivia, has stepped down following allegations of election fraud. 'Lionheart' Oscar Snub: A Consequence of Imperialism?  The disqualification of the Nigerian film "Lionheart" from the Best International Feature Film categ...

Day 1 of the Public Impeachment Hearings 2019-11-13

November 13, 2019 17:00

Day 1 of the Public Impeachment Hearings  The House of Representatives kicks off the first round of televised impeachment hearings. Trump Plans to Shrink the National Security Council These latest changes to the NSC come right in the middle of impeachment proceedings against President Trump.

Public Impeachment Hearings Pose New Challenge for the Media 2019-11-12

November 12, 2019 17:00

Public Impeachment Hearings Pose New Challenge for the Media On Wednesday, televised impeachment hearings begin in the House of Representatives. Flint Water Crisis Finds Its Way into the Classroom It’s been five years since the Flint water crisis was thrust into the national spotlight. How Universities are Addressing Slavery and Reparations Georgetown, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Virginia Theological Seminary are creating scholarships, while Harvard, Yale, and Brown have admitte...

Politics with Amy Walter: What Did Democrats Get Wrong About Religious Voters in 2016?

November 08, 2019 17:00

A recent study from Pew Research found that white people who identify as Christians represent about two-thirds of all Republicans. Meanwhile, Americans unaffiliated with any religion, and racial minorities who identify as Christians, now each make up a bigger share of the Democratic coalition. This week, we take a look at how people of faith are balancing their religious beliefs with politics. The Atlantic's Emma Green explains what Democrats misunderstood about religious voters in 2016. Re...

How a Florida County Followed Trump's Call to Cancel "Fake News" 2019-11-07

November 07, 2019 17:00

How a Florida County Followed Trump's Call to Cancel "Fake News" The board of commissioners for Citrus County, Florida recently rejected a library's request to renew its New York Times subscription, with one commissioner calling the daily "fake news." Is the Term "Latinx" Unifying, or Divisive? One term that recently made its way into the demographic lexicon is getting lots of attention, and pushback: Latinx. How Law Enforcement Discretion Prevents Migrant Victims of Crime from Accessin...

OK Boomer and the Generational Divide 2019-11-06

November 06, 2019 17:00

OK Boomer and the Generational Divide Those two words have become the latest catchphrase for a younger generation expressing its frustration with their older counterparts.  Democrats Win Control In Kentucky Andy Bashear won a tight vote against opponent incumbent Republican Matt Bevin. Mississippi Gubernatorial Race Highlights a Jim Crow-Era Electoral Law A tight gubernatorial race Mississippi ignites a conversation about the states electoral process. Are 'Opportunity Zone' Tax Breaks ...

How Swing State Unemployment Numbers May Help Us Understand 2020 2019-11-05

November 05, 2019 17:00

How Swing State Unemployment Numbers May Help Us Understand 2020 Is the pendulum beginning to swing towards a rise in unemployment? New HBO Documentary Highlights the 85 Year Legacy of the Apollo Theater The famous Harlem theater and its amateur night was the gateway for some of the country's greatest musicians and comedians.  A Shakeup on America's Public Lands The Bureau of Land Management plans to move its headquarters from Washington, DC to Grand Junction, Colorado. California Wild...

Georgia's Voter Purges Raise Voter Suppression Concerns 2019-11-04

November 04, 2019 17:00

Georgia's Voter Purges Raise Voter Suppression Concerns State officials announced they will purge more than 300,000 names from voter rolls. How Big Business Killed Deadspin An editorial decision to "stick to sports" turned into mass exodus at Deadspin, leaving the popular site with no staff remaining.   'Harriet' Attempts to Capture the Life of an American Icon 'Harriet' is the first Hollywood feature film to center around the life of Harriet Tubman. But the casting of British actress C...

Politics with Amy Walter: Prescription Drug Costs and 2020

November 01, 2019 16:00

The rocketing cost of prescription drug prices makes the burdensome healthcare landscape more difficult to navigate for the millions of Americans that rely on a prescription. One thing that voters, regardless of party, have agreed on is that the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. is way too high. Americans spend significantly more on prescription drugs when compared to any other country. But, why? Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Politics with Amy Walter to discuss her work in Washington on r...

Is There a Rift Between Trump and the Military? 2019-10-31

October 31, 2019 16:00

Is There a Rift Between Trump and the Military? This week, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman testified before Congress about his concerns that President Trump pressured the Ukrainian president to investigate Joe Biden. The Movement to Decriminalize Sex Work The push for decriminalization is gaining national attention, with proposed legislation on the line. Boeing's CEO Finally Answers to Lawmakers Lawmakers have been holding hearings for months to get to the bottom of what went wron...

Understanding the Key Witnesses in the Impeachment Investigation 2019-10-30

October 30, 2019 16:00

Understanding the Key Witnesses in the Impeachment Investigation Testifying in the inquiry can mean taking on big risks and incurring high costs.  The Bravery of Journalists in Ukraine Ukraine can be a difficult place for journalists. Journalists Nastya Stanko and Anna Babinets share their experiences covering crime, corruption, and war in the country.  Panel Decides Some Chimps Won't Be Moved to Sanctuary Though research on the endangered animals has been banned, a panel of veterinaria...

Wildfires are Sweeping Through Northern and Southern California 2019-10-29

October 29, 2019 16:00

Wildfires are Sweeping Through Northern and Southern California The Kincaid Fire in Sonoma County and the Getty Fire in Los Angeles are causing massive amounts of damage and forcing thousands to evacuate the area. Representative Katie Hill Resigns Amid Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Representative Hill was a rising star in the Democratic freshman class, but now she's leaving Congress. What happened? The Supervillain on HBO's 'Watchmen' Is Racism  The new HBO series based on the graphi...

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS Leader, Killed in US Military Raid 2019-10-28

October 28, 2019 16:00

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS Leader, Killed in US Military Raid  On Sunday morning, President Trump declared Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, dead at a press conference in the White House. New York Sues Exxon in Historic Climate Change Case A trial began last week in which Exxon Mobil is accused of misleading investors — and the public — about how climate change regulations would affect its operations. Disney Unlocks the Vault, but 'Song of the South' Remains Behind C...

Politics with Amy Walter: Are Democrats Breaking Up with Big Tech?

October 25, 2019 16:00

What began as a love affair is now a relationship on the rocks. This week on Politics with Amy Walter, a look at the relationship between Democrats and big tech giants like Amazon, Facebook, and Google.  When it comes to big tech, the conversation has shifted from if they should be regulated to how and by whom. For a long time, these tech giants grew quickly and quietly beyond what many of us could’ve imagined. As a result, incredible wealth and power started to concentrate in Silicon Valle...

The Republican Response to the Impeachment Inquiry 2019-10-24

October 24, 2019 16:00

The Republican Response to the Impeachment Inquiry We hear from a Republican strategist on the ongoing impeachment inquiry. How the Media Covered Hillary Clinton's Emails The Clinton email scandal has been put to bed with a new State Department report, but the media didn't treat it the way it did the rest of the email story. Houston Astros Controversy Highlights Problems within the MLB An Astros assistant general manager yelled profane language at several female reporters in the Astros ...

In the U.S., the Number of Uninsured Children is On the Rise 2019-10-23

October 23, 2019 16:00

In the U.S., the Number of Uninsured Children is On the Rise More than one million U.S. children disappeared from the rolls of Medicaid and CHIP between December 2017 and June 2019. Why Unregulated Gun Sales Flourish Online Guns and gun parts are sold openly on some of the internet's biggest platforms. Diversity Initiatives Fall Short in the Workplace Organizations across the country are increasingly turning to diversity and inclusion initiatives, in an effort to develop a culture of in...

The Key Factors for Protests Around the World 2019-10-22

October 22, 2019 16:00

The Key Factors for Protests Around the World At the heart of many of these protests are the increasing level of inequality and distrust, and disgust, with the inner workings of government. Four Pharmaceutical Companies Avoid Their Day in Federal Court with Settlement  The deal came hours before what would have been the first federal opioid trial was set to begin.  Your Halloween Chocolate Most Likely Comes from Child Labor in West Africa Most of the cocoa cultivated in West Africa uses...

Civil Servants, Marginalized for Years, are Pushing Back 2019-10-21

October 21, 2019 16:00

Civil Servants, Marginalized for Years, are Pushing Back The Trump administration’s attack on career diplomats and intelligence officials started as soon as he came into office. But now, civil servants are talking to Congress. California Becomes First State to Mandate Late Start Times for Middle Schools and High Schools  Experts say late start times are medically and academically beneficial for students, but changing school start times can cause many headaches.  Chicago Teachers Strike f...

Politics with Amy Walter: Will Impeachment Inspire more Republicans to Run for Office?

October 18, 2019 16:00

The midterm elections of 2018 served as a rude awakening for Republicans who watched their majority slip away in the House. Many Americans that had supported Donald Trump in 2016 decided to support moderate Democrats. In 2019, a record number of incumbent Republican retirements poses another challenge for the GOP. Winning back the seats in districts that Trump carried in 2016 is a priority for Republicans and the Democrat-led impeachment inquiry might give them the support to do so. On the...

The Legacy of Elijah Cummings 2019-10-17

October 17, 2019 16:00

The Legacy of Elijah Cummings On Thursday, Representative Elijah Cummings of Maryland died from “complications concerning longstanding health challenges.” Living at the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Immigration October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While domestic violence affects all kinds of people, immigrant women face a unique set of challenges in getting help and support.  It's Not Just the Glass Ceiling — Career Barriers for Women Start at the Management Level Wo...

The Latest: Pence and Pompeo Head to Syria 2019-10-16

October 16, 2019 16:00

The Latest: Pence and Pompeo Head to Syria Yesterday, the White House announced that Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were headed to Syria, as part of a delegation to negotiate a ceasefire agreement. Evangelical Voters and Trump: Will the Turkish Offensive in Syria Mark a Change? Some evangelicals have cast doubt on President Trump's actions, but they may still support him. From 'The Irishman' to 'Gemini Man': Is De-Aging Technology Worth the Cost?   Hollywood has...

Trump's Rhetoric Towards the Press has Real-World Implications 2019-10-15

October 15, 2019 16:00

Trump's Rhetoric Towards the Press has Real-World Implications The Takeaway is joined by a journalist covering Washington and the Committee to Protect Journalists to discuss the implications of President Trump's attitude towards the press.  Tensions Grow Between the Trump Administration and Fox News Is the relationship between the president and his favorite network changing? Officer Fatally Shoots Black Woman During Welfare Check: "If Your Safe Space Isn't Your Home, Then Where Is It?" ...

How Will Congress Move Forward on Impeachment, with the Trump Admin Failing to Cooperate? 2019-10-14

October 14, 2019 16:00

How Will Congress Move Forward on Impeachment, with the Trump Admin Failing to Cooperate? Some have called this a "constitutional crisis" — but are we at that moment yet? Anti-Semitism Continues to Rise Throughout the Country  Acts of anti-Semitism have continued to rise throughout the nation and have doubled in Massachusetts.  Sesame Street is Teaching Children About Addiction Sesame Street is now taking on the topic of addiction in an effort to speak to the many children who are impac...

Politics with Amy Walter: Digital Campaign Advertising and 2020

October 11, 2019 16:00

Even though Congress is technically on recess, it has been a busy week in the nation’s capital. The week started with a letter from White House Counsel Patrick Cipollone to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, informing the House leader that the White House was not going to participate in an impeachment inquiry that it considered unconstitutional. Resistance to the impeachment inquiry escalated when the White House refused to let the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, testify to Congr...

Turkey Begins Offensive in Northern Syria: What Will Happen to the Kurds? 2019-10-10

October 10, 2019 16:00

Turkey Begins Offensive in Northern Syria: What Will Happen to the Kurds? President Trump has been criticized for turning his back on the Kurdish people in the region. Millions Without Power in California  The state’s largest utility, PG&E, started cutting electricity as a precaution against wildfires. Despite Criticism, Atlanta Braves Are Resistant to Change Ryan Helsley, a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and citizen of the Cherokee Nation called out the Atlanta Braves "tomahawk ch...

Grappling with Gun Control in Washington and Kansas City 2019-10-09

October 09, 2019 16:00

Grappling with Gun Control in Washington and Kansas City Gun reform legislation in Washington stalls, and a mass shooting occurred in Kansas City, Kansas.  The Expectations of Forgiveness from Black Americans in the Aftermath of Violence The end of Amber Guyger's trial sparked a conversation on the perceived responsibility of black people to be the moral compass. How are Polls Shaping the Impeachment Inquiry? Can a news story get so big that it influences polling?

Peter Navarro Talks Upcoming Trade Negotiations with China 2019-10-08

October 08, 2019 16:00

Peter Navarro Talks Upcoming Trade Negotiations with China "Truly a Trump miracle," the Assistant to the President on Trade says about the state of the U.S. economy. Separating Fact from Fiction on Tariffs with China China has hit back with its own retaliatory tariffs, and it’s unclear how far this trade war will go. Trial Date Set for Five Alleged 9/11 Terrorists at Guantanamo. What Will Be the Challenges? Aside from the upcoming trial, there are particular challenges for the Guantanam...

Trump Administration Moves Ahead with Major Foreign Policy Overhauls Amid Impeachment Inquiry 2019-10-07

October 07, 2019 16:00

Trump Administration Moves Ahead with Major Foreign Policy Overhauls Amid Impeachment Inquiry  Even as the Ukraine scandal embroils the White House, President Trump has continued to press forward with an often unpredictable approach to foreign policy. Why Have Civilian Casualties Gone Up During the Trump Administration?  Civilian casualties have risen in many of the conflicts the U.S. is involved in since President Trump took office. Will Smart Speakers Be the New Normal? Products with ...

Politics with Amy Walter: Quid Pro Quo My God

October 04, 2019 16:00

This week, new information about President Trump’s interactions with foreign governments have rattled Washington, D.C.  While the White House works on beating back the impeachment inquiry, members of Congress are home in their districts checking in with constituents. This task might prove difficult for those representing districts that have supported the president in the past, like Democratic Congresswoman Elaine Luria from Virginia. Representative Luria joined Politics with Amy Walter to ...

U.S. Asylum Policy is Sending Migrants to Mexico, Where They Face Kidnapping, Assault and Violence 2019-10-03

October 03, 2019 16:00

U.S. Asylum Policy is Sending Migrants to Mexico, Where They Face Kidnapping, Assault and Violence The Migrant Protection Protocols policy sends asylum seekers to Mexico to wait for their day in court. Can 'Joker' Turn Internet Outrage into Box Office Success? The Takeaway speaks with Newsday’s Rafer Guzman and New York Magazine’s Alison Willmore about "Joker" and whether the outrage surrounding its release is overblown or justified. Other segments: Bahamas Continues Hurricane Dorian Re...

Trump Inc. Explores Web of Connections Between President Trump and Ukraine 2019-10-02

October 02, 2019 16:00

Trump Inc. Explores Web of Connections Between President Trump and Ukraine Even before he became president, Donald Trump had ties with the former Soviet Republic. "It's Fueled My Fire": Formerly-Imprisoned Journalist Reflects One Year Since Khashoggi's Death Washington Post writer Jason Rezaian reflects on his colleague Jamal Khashoggi's legacy. Robbie Robertson on His New Album "Sinematic" Since leaving The Band in the 1970s, Robbie Robertson has put out multiple solo albums and writte...

Impeachment Saga Puts New Spotlight on Federal Whistleblower Complaints 2019-10-01

October 01, 2019 16:00

Last week, Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence, testified before Congress, as part of the impeachment inquiry launched by Democrats against President Trump. "I want to stress that I believe the whistleblower and the Inspector General, have acted in good faith throughout," Maguire said. "I have every reason to believe, that they have done everything by the book, and followed the law." The inquiry revolves around the Ukraine controversy, in which President Trump asked th...

How Should the Media Be Covering Impeachment? 2019-09-30

September 30, 2019 16:00

How Should the Media Be Covering Impeachment?  The latest Trump administration scandal has pushed the impeachment news cycle into overdrive, as mainstream media and right-wing outlets battle over control of the narrative. A Growing Catalog of Hate Symbols The Anti-Defamation League added 36 entries to its online catalog of extremist symbols, from logos of extremist groups to numbers that carry secret codes.

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