Checking the Checks and Balances
As the fight between House Democrats and the White House continues to escalate, are the checks and balances between the branches of the government working?
China Attempts to Undercut Trade Deal; Trump Promises New Tariffs
Negotiations appeared to have been going well, but the Chinese reportedly reneged on a series of key promises.
European Far-Right Leaders May Capitalize on the Rise of Spain’s “Vox” Party
It’s the first time a far-right party has gained seats since the fall of the dictatorship in 1975.
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Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of Congo: What Are the Challenges?
More than 1,000 people have died from Ebola since last summer in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
When You Play the Game of Spoilers, Do You Win or Lose?
With spoiler warnings at an all-time high with the release of Avengers: Endgame and the final season of Game of Thrones, we took a look at how rational the fear of spoilers really is.
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