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How much did WikiLeaks damage U.S. national security?
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has often argued that no one has been harmed by the disclosures. But many in the national security community say the leaks were harmful.
7 years ago
House Dems cheer wins of 1st 100 days, ponder stumbles
The first 100 days is often a milestone for a new Congress — an automatic, if arbitrary, moment to assess the workings of the legislative branch.
7 years ago
From embassy to prison: Assange settles in for legal battle
The political debate over whether to extradite Assange is already taking shape, with Britain’s opposition Labour Party urging the government not to hand him over to the U.S.
7 years ago
As pot bill gains steam in Washington, Sen. Booker drops support
Long an advocate for legalizing marijuana, Booker says he can’t support the pot bill that is gaining steam in Congress because it doesn’t go far enough.
7 years ago
Trump threatens to send detained immigrants to ‘sanctuary cities’ as retaliation
President Trump said that he is strongly considering sending detained immigrants in the country illegally to so-called "sanctuary cities" to try and punish Democrats.
7 years ago
Philadelphia to host 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Baseball's 2026 All-Star Game will be played in Philadelphia to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
7 years ago
U.S. denies entry to leader of movement to boycott Israel
The U.S. government has denied entry to Palestinian activist Omar Barghouti, co-founder of the BDS movement.
7 years ago
Buying college essays is now easier than ever. But buyer beware
What was once limited to small-scale side hustles has mushroomed into so-called essay mills on the Internet, becoming a global industry.
7 years ago
Sanders unveils his new ‘Medicare for All’ plan
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont unveiled a new version of his "Medicare for All" plan on Wednesday, shaking up the 2020 presidential race.
7 years ago
Capitol Hill hearing on online hate sees it firsthand
A congressional hearing on online hate turned into a vivid demonstration of the problem Tuesday when a YouTube livestream was bombarded with racist and anti-Semitic comments.
7 years ago
Facing escalating workplace violence, hospital employees have had enough
Across the U.S., many doctors, nurses and other health care workers have remained silent about what is being called an epidemic of violence against them.
7 years ago
Barr: Mueller report out within 1 week; IG report on Russia inquiry this summer
The attorney general says work is going well in redacting the special counsel's report about the Russian interference in the 2016 election.
7 years ago
NYC orders mandatory vaccines for some amid measles outbreak
New York City declared a public health emergency Tuesday over a measles outbreak and ordered mandatory vaccinations in one neighborhood for people who may have been exposed.
7 years ago
Barr faces Congress as he readies Mueller report for release
Attorney General William Barr is facing members of Congress on Tuesday for the first time since taking office.
7 years ago
Secret Service head Alles leaving, career official tapped
U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph "Tex" Alles is leaving the Trump administration, the White House said, amid a shake-up in the Department of Homeland Security.
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