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Trump’s China strategy is the most radical in decades — and it’s failing

"The administration diagnosed the right problem, but it came up with the wrong remedy."

By Alex Ward

From “Mad Dog” to “Moderate Dog”: How Defense Secretary Mattis lost Trump

Mattis is the anti-Trump. That finally caught up to him.

By Alex Ward

Australia is trying to figure out who’s sticking needles in strawberries

Consumers are finding needles in store-bought strawberries across the country.

By Jen Kirby

President Trump just seriously escalated his efforts to interfere with Mueller’s probe

He’s ordered the release of many unredacted texts from officials involved in the Russia investigation.

By Andrew Prokop

8 winners and 5 losers from the 2018 Emmy Awards

Winners: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Netflix, and old people. Losers: Atlanta and The Handmaid’s Tale.

By Todd VanDerWerff, Karen Han, and 1 other

Trump slashed refugee levels this year. For 2019, he’s slashing them even further.

After failing badly to meet a target of 45,000 refugees for 2018, the Trump administration is letting in no more than 30,000 next year.

By Dara Lind

DC voters raised the minimum wage for restaurant servers. City lawmakers are ready to cancel it.

Initiative 77 is on life support.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell

I was a luxury fashion reporter $100,000 in debt

Here’s what it taught me about money and privilege.

By Bethany Biron
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