White House Discusses Reinstating Trump's Terror Designation for Yemen’s Houthis
A terrorist designation for the Houthis could trigger “devastating” sanctions on Yemen.
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Ken Klippenstein is a D.C.-based investigative reporter who focuses on national security. He is also an avid Freedom of Information Act requester. Prior to joining The Intercept, he was The Nation’s D.C. correspondent.
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Fearing Corruption Charges, Honduran Defense Minister Requests Asylum From Biden
As the left resumes power with President Xiomara Castro’s inauguration, the official seeks shelter in the United States.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
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The centrist Pennsylvania lawmaker hasn’t done much to obscure his fondness for big business.
The Main Driver of Inflation Is a Murderous Maniac in Riyadh
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After Tractor Collision During Strike, John Deere Declares Accident Reports “Confidential”
Concerned about "reputational risk" on social media, management is trying to keep accidents among salaried workers quiet.
Verizon Asks Employees to Help Kill Corporate Tax Increase
An internal Verizon email asked its employees to tell Congress to oppose Democrats' reversal of Trump-era tax cuts.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Is Literally Teaching a Course on Fundraising
The senator is educating Arizona State University students on her forte: asking for money.