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Confused about who’s who in the Mueller report? Start here.

What did Don McGahn do? Who is Carter Page? Here’s a quick primer.

By Jen Kirby

The attorney general just pre-spun the Mueller report for Trump

Barr spun everything in Trump’s favor — and literally walked offstage when he was called on it.

By Zack Beauchamp

Watch: Barr walks away after he’s asked the most important question about the Mueller report

The press conference was a charade. One moment captures it.

By Aaron Rupar

A closer look at Washington’s superb new 100% clean electricity bill

The bill contains groundbreaking changes to the way the state’s utilities do business.

By David Roberts

I don’t eat meat. Should my dog?

Should your dog have free will when it comes to food?

By Rachel Sugar

The Notre Dame fire is a roofer’s worst fear come to life

I know how easy it is for a small mistake on any construction site to cause a massive disaster.

By Damian Fleming

Billie Ellish, the neo-goth, chart-topping 17-year-old pop star, explained

From SoundCloud to Coachella, the 17-year-old has paved her own path to become a generational icon.

By Charlie Harding

It’s time for Ilhan Omar’s critics to stand with her against Trump’s attacks

A Jewish critic of Omar’s Israel comments on why it’s vital to defend her against Islamophobia.

By Zack Beauchamp

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