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Month: February 2019

Texas State PoliticsThe PresidencyCongressAmerican Government

Texas and the National Emergency

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S. southern border. The president used authority granted by the National…

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Posted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019
International PeaceInternational Relations

Munich Security Conference

The annual Munich Security Conference convened last week. This event brought together leading policymakers from around the world to discuss…

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Posted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019
State GovernmentCivil RightsAmerican Government

Political Crisis in Virginia

The top leaders of Virginia—Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General—are all embroiled in an unprecedented political scandal. The crisis began…

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Posted on February 19, 2019February 20, 2019
International ConflictInternational Relations

Conflict in Kashmir

A recent car bombing in Kashmir killed 40 paramilitary soldiers and a number of militants.  A few days later, four…

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Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019
The ConstitutionThe PresidencyCongressAmerican Government

State of the Union 2019

President Donald Trump gave his 2019 State of the Union Address last week. According to Article II of the Constitution,…

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Posted on February 11, 2019
International ConflictInternational PeaceInternational Relations

Afghan Peace Talks in Moscow

After sitting down with American negotiators in Qatar, the Taliban will join Russia and the United States in upcoming peace…

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Posted on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019
Federal BureaucracyDomestic Public PolicyAmerican Government

Food Recall

The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service reported that Tyson Foods is recalling 36,420 pounds of chicken nuggets. The…

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Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019
International ConflictInternational Relations

Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela is going through an economic and political crisis. Hyperinflation, cuts to power, and curbs on fuel, food, and medicine…

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Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

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