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Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani

Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani is the deputy editor for breaking news at The New Republic. Previously, she served as a program director at ReThink Media and a senior editor at ThinkProgress, where she worked with a team of policy reporters. Her work can be found in Teen Vogue, Slate, Mic, and more.

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February 29, 2024
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Lauren Boebert Has Another Weird Sex Scandal in the Family
More details are emerging about Tyler Boebert’s arrest for a crime spree.
February 29, 2024
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Watch: Mike Johnson Desperately Tries to Avoid Talking About IVF
The House speaker all but ran away when asked about his stance on the procedure.
February 29, 2024
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Here’s How Long the Supreme Court Could Delay Trump’s Jan. 6 Trial
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear Donald Trump’s immunity case is slowing everything down.
February 29, 2024
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Radical Freedom Caucus Torches McConnell After Retirement Announcement
The far-right wing of the House is overjoyed Mitch McConnell is stepping down from Senate leadership.
February 29, 2024
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Want Some Good News? Another State Has Booted Trump From the Ballot
A third state has determined Trump committed insurrection.
February 28, 2024
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Supreme Court Throws Huge Wrench Into Trump Trial Schedule
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Donald Trump’s case on whether he has presidential immunity.
February 28, 2024
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Hunter Biden Drags Republicans for Double Standard on Jared Kushner
Hunter Biden pointed out Republicans’ apparent indifference about Jared Kushner’s foreign business dealings.
February 28, 2024
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Goodbye and Good Riddance to Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnell had two passions. Both totally sucked for America.
February 28, 2024
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You Will Not Believe—We Mean Not Believe—This James Comer Quote
The Kentucky Republican is finally, hilariously, giving up on the Biden investigation.
February 28, 2024
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Lauren Boebert Slams “Biden Crime Family” After Her Own Son Was Arrested
The Colorado representative’s teenage son was arrested for a string of crimes.
February 28, 2024
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Anderson Cooper Cuts Off CNN Guest Trying to Discuss Gaza and Michigan
The CNN host shut down a guest trying to explain why the Gaza conflict is central to the “uncommitted” vote in Michigan’s primary.
February 28, 2024
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Joe Biden Should Pay Close Attention to the Michigan Results
A campaign to vote “uncommitted” has shattered expectations in the Michigan Democratic primary.
February 16, 2024
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“Borders on Pathological”: Judge Hands Trump Brutal Beatdown in Fraud Trial
New York Judge Arthur Engoron didn’t hold back when issuing his damning $364 million judgment.
February 15, 2024
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Republicans’ Star Hunter Biden Witness Charged for Lying to the FBI
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was charged for making up his bribery allegations against Hunter and Joe Biden.
February 14, 2024
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Pennsylvania Democrats Just Won a Big Election—and It Deserves Your Attention
Jim Prokopiak’s win in Pennsylvania’s special election seriously shifts the balance of power for Democrats.
February 12, 2024
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Immigrant-Bashing GOPer in Santos Seat Race Once Sang Very Different Tune
Republican Mazi Pilip appears to have completely revised her stance on immigration, now that she has a shot at a House seat.
February 9, 2024
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Florida Goes Full McCarthy With Proposed Change to Kindergarten Curriculum
Florida Republicans have introduced a new bill that could require kindergarteners to learn about the “threat of communism.”
February 9, 2024
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Jack Smith Hits Back at Judge Cannon’s Dangerous Order on Trump Case
Special counsel Jack Smith is warning the judge in Donald Trump’s classified documents case about her recent decision.
January 18, 2024
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Benjamin Netanyahu Just Said “From the River to the Sea”
The Israeli prime minister is making his views on Palestine and Palestinians incredibly clear.
January 17, 2024
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Republican Lawmaker Says It’s Time to Bring Back Family Separation
Representative Anna Paulina Luna is saying the quiet part out loud.

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