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Amrita Khalid


Amrita Khalid is a technology and politics reporter who specializes in breaking down complex issues into practical, useful terms. A former contributor to CQ, a Congressional news and analysis site, she's currently a master's candidate in international relations at the University of Leeds.

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Shia LaBeouf’s anti-Trump art project found a new home out West

The popular art exhibit was shut down in its original location in New York City due to violence and protests

On Feb 20, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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DOJ drops legal fight over travel ban as Trump promises new executive order

DOJ stated that a 'substantially revised' executive order is on the way.

On Feb 16, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Activists claim over 1,000 entities have blocked ads from appearing on Breitbart News

The entities include CVS, Blue Shield of California, and the federal government of Canada.

On Feb 16, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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The 6 most popular bills on Congress’ website that will give liberals heart attacks

Wait, where'd the Department of Education go?

On Feb 16, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Trump’s labor secretary pick drops out after Republican revolt

This is a major loss for the Trump administration.

On Feb 15, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Why Trump supporters see ‘fake news’ in reports of Russian connection

Trump supporters are not buying reports of the president's Russian ties.

On Feb 15, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Trump kept Flynn on for ‘weeks’ after finding out he misled vice president

The timeline of Michael Flynn's resignation just got more troubling.

On Feb 14, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Republicans, Democrats call for investigation into White House ties to Russia

Members of Congress from both major parties say an investigation is necessary.

On Feb 14, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Kim Jong-un’s half-brother dies after alleged poison attack by North Korean spies

Kim Jong-nam was meant to be the successor to the late Kim Jong-Il but had been replaced by his younger brother.

On Feb 14, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Elizabeth Warren takes to Twitter to demand probe into the White House’s Russia ties

The senator said President Donald Trump owes America a full explanation on Russia.

On Feb 14, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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How to protest without getting arrested

Know your rights.

On Feb 14, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Trump briefed on North Korea as Mar-a-Lago guests, waiters looked on

They posted photos of the briefing on Facebook.

On Feb 13, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Trump’s state visit to U.K. in flux as ‘biggest ever protest’ looms

Trump may head to a friendlier area of the country instead of addressing Parliament.

On Feb 13, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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DOJ says 2015 Supreme Court ruling gives Trump the right to ban Muslims

The legal fight over Trump's executive order rages on.

On Feb 7, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Mike Pence casts historic tie-breaking Senate vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as education secretary

The new education secretary has never attended public school or received federal student aid for college.

On Feb 7, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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