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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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Was the White House’s typo-ridden ’78 terrorist attacks’ list a trick on the media?

The White House list omits key details and contains basic spelling errors—and the media took the bait.

On Feb 7, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Vets are targeting Donald Trump with powerful new ads on the shows he watches

The president moat likely saw it this morning on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe'.

On Feb 6, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett refuses White House visit due to Trump

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady skipped a previous team visit to meet President Barack Obama.

On Feb 6, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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State Dept. refutes DOJ’s claim that U.S. revoked 100,000 visas due to Trump travel ban

The U.S. government's figures don't match up.

On Feb 3, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Trump SCOTUS pick Neil Gorsuch’s ‘fascism’ club was likely a joke meant to annoy liberals

Gorsuch hasn't been shy about his conservative beliefs.

On Feb 2, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Tillerson to State Dept. employees: ‘We are on the same team’

Tillerson said he knew 'it was a hotly contested election' but asked that people do their jobs.

On Feb 2, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Republican opposition builds against Betsy DeVos, Trump’s education secretary pick

Two Republican senators have come out in opposition of DeVos.

On Feb 1, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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3 Democrats break party lines to confirm Rex Tillerson as secretary of state

Tillerson will soon officially head up the State Department.

On Feb 1, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Top U.S. attorney fired by Trump nominated for JFK Profile in Courage Award

Yates defined Trump's executive order banning immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries.

On Feb 1, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Congressman warns Trump could be impeached if he overstepped authority on travel ban

Democrats are calling for Congress to investigate.

On Feb 1, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Trump SCOTUS pick Neil Gorsuch is a Scalia disciple and champion of religious liberties

The Colorado native ruled in favor of religious exemptions to Obama's contraception mandate.

On Jan 31, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Everything you need to know about Trump’s executive actions

Trump has issued a flood of directives from the White House. Here's what you need to know.

On Jan 31, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Spicer now says Trump’s ‘travel ban’ isn’t a ban at all

'When we use the word 'travel ban,' it misrepresents what it is,' said Spicer.

On Jan 31, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Trump FCC Chairman Ajit Pai debuts plan to expand broadband

Pai is expected to take the FCC is a stark new direction.

On Jan 31, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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Senate Democrats fail to delay Rex Tillerson’s confirmation vote

Sen. Schumer demanded he answer for Trump's 'Muslim ban.'

On Jan 30, 2017 by Amrita Khalid

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