Next week, the full House of Representatives will vote on the articles of impeachment against Trump. Here is how their votes are shaping up so far. 1/22 The Supreme Court will hear three cases related to the release of Trump's financial records in March, which could delay
Boris Johnson’s Conservative party wins a big majority, its largest since Margaret Thatcher’s 1987 landslide. 1/19 The Scottish National Party wins 48 out of 59 seats north of the border, strengthening the possibility of another independence referendum. 2/19 A popular tradition in Britain: taking pets to
Jersey City officials say the shootings at a Jewish kosher deli on Tuesday were a "targeted attack." 1/20 Trump signs an executive order prohibiting federal funding for colleges and universities that allow anti-Semitism. Opponents of the order say it would "have a chilling effect on
Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2019 is "they." Top contenders included "crawdad," "egregious," and "tergiversation." 1/19 For your final commutes or coffee breaks of 2019: every top article from Longreads' weekly "Top 5" emails. 2/
Democrats unveil two articles of impeachment against Trump this morning, one charging him with abuse of power, the other with obstruction of Congress. 1/19 Through three presidents, US officials knew they were lying about a war they couldn't win. These are the "Afghanistan Papers." 2/
Justice Ginsburg orders a temporary stay on the release of Trump's financial records, as the Supreme Court considers whether to grant additional time for Trump's legal team to formally appeal. 1/19 "New York drivers called, texted, or swiped through apps about 22% of the
According to Uber's first-ever safety report, there were 3,045 sexual assaults and nine murders during Uber rides last year. 1/17 China's version of 23andMe includes longevity, skincare advice, and—though the company isn't clear if it's shared—Uighur ancestry.
The House of Representatives begins drafting impeachment articles against President Trump. 1/26 A new Trump rule may lead to hundreds of thousands of people losing their food stamps. 2/26 Oddly enough, under Trump the US pays more to NATO and dedicates more troops to Europe. 3/26 Lisa
The House Intelligence Committee voted to send its impeachment report to the House Judiciary Committee, which will determine whether the findings constitute high crimes or misdemeanors. 1/23 Kamala Harris ends her presidential campaign, citing a lack of financial resources. 2/23 ICE contracted with McKinsey to find "detention
The Washington Post makes the Mueller Report available as a six-part illustrated series drawn by Jan Feindt. 1/22 The Democrats prepare their impeachment report while Republicans insist Trump did nothing wrong. 2/22 What does chaos look like for Democrats this winter? Iowa to Buttigieg, New Hampshire to
