Politics

Netflix’s The Politician is a mess. But it may be a deeply meaningful one.

Ben Platt stars as The Politician. | Netflix The new comedy-drama marks Ryan Murphy’s Netflix debut and may be the…

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Trump reportedly told Russia he didn’t care about 2016 election interference — and aides buried the meeting notes

President Trump and Russian Ambassador to the United States Sergei Kislyak during the May 2017 meeting in question. | Alexander…

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One House Republican now favors the impeachment inquiry

Rep. Mark Amodei addresses the press on Capitol Hill. | Alex Wong/Getty Images He’s made it clear, however, that he’s…

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5 things to know about Eugene Scalia, Trump’s new labor secretary with a famous dad

Eugene Scalia attends his confirmation hearing in front of the the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions…

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More research finds “stand your ground” laws lead to more homicides

Joe Raedle/Getty Images States pass “stand your ground” laws to boost public safety. Studies show the laws do the opposite.…

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DIY vape juice mixing is on the rise in the face of a federal vaping crackdown

Experts say that some vape products use flavors and chemicals that are tested for ingestion, but not inhalation. | Spencer…

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Why Giuliani read his personal texts on Fox News, briefly explained

Screengrab via Fox News Giuliani’s “giant iPad texts” were undeniably amusing — but they’re a serious problem for the State…

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Xbox and Playstation manipulate their marketplaces — and customers — just like Google, Amazon, and Apple

A woman plays at the Xbox stand at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. | Ina Fassbender/AFP/Getty Images A new study shows…

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The Zelensky call also shines a light on Trump’s financial corruption

President Donald Trump at the White House on September 26, 2019. | Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images “The…

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Kids around the world are striking again for the climate. They aren’t giving up.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joins Canadian protesters during the global climate strike in Montreal, on September 27. | Martin…

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