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Prem Thakker

Prem Thakker was previously an associate writer for breaking news at The New Republic. His work has appeared in The American Prospect, Washington Monthly, CNN podcasts, and his newsletter Better World.

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November 21, 2022
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Iran’s Team Refuses To Sing National Anthem at World Cup Opener
Amid nationwide protests in Iran, Iran's national team chose to stay silent during the national anthem before its game against England.
November 18, 2022
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Scammer Elizabeth Holmes Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison Over Theranos Fraud
Holmes was sentenced to 135 months for defrauding investors.
November 18, 2022
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Trump Says New Special Counsel Investigation Into His Crimes Is “So Unfair”
Trump said he won't partake in the special counsel's investigation, as if it's up to him.
November 18, 2022
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Republicans Endorse RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel for Reelection, Doubling Down on Failing Agenda
A total of 101 Republican National Committee members signed a letter endorsing McDaniel.
November 18, 2022
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Adam Frisch Concedes, as Lauren Boebert Barely Holds Onto Colorado Hou
The radical Republican squeaks by in a district that she and Trump both won by more than six points in 2020.
November 18, 2022
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Why Is Lindsey Graham Chaperoning Herschel Walker’s Interviews?
Graham is speaking for the Georgia Senate candidate in his interviews.
November 18, 2022
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As Hundreds of Twitter Workers Mass-Resign, Elon Musk Posts Stolen Memes
Imagine shitposting through the destruction of your $44 billion website.
November 17, 2022
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Who Is Hakeem Jeffries? More on the Man Who May Replace Nancy Pelosi
Here’s what you need to know about the New York representative.
November 17, 2022
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Nancy Pelosi Steps Down as Speaker, Ending Two-Decade Leadership Tenure
Pelosi said she will still continue representing the people of San Francisco.
November 17, 2022
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Watch Mike Pence Get Black Woman’s Name Wrong and Mechanically Reboot
This right here is 2024 material, folks!
November 16, 2022
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Congress Just Passed a Bill to Limit Sexual Harassment NDAs. 109 Republicans Voted Against It.
The Speak Out Act had already passed unanimously in the Senate.
November 16, 2022
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Remember That Time Elon Musk Tried to Start a Comedy Website?
In remembrance of Thud
November 16, 2022
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After Ruining Twitter 1.0, Musk Announces Race to Build “Twitter 2.0”
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
November 16, 2022
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Apparently Unable to Read the Room, Donald Trump Announces 2024 Bid for President
The twice-impeached, twice-popular-vote-losing former president made his announcement shortly after a disappointing midterm election for Republicans.
November 15, 2022
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Rick Scott, Who Oversaw One of the Largest Medicaid Frauds in History, Wants to Be Senate GOP Leader
Well, if the leader is supposed to accurately represent their party … maybe not a bad choice!
November 15, 2022
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Is Matt Gaetz Trying to Sneak His Way Out of Trump’s 2024 Announcement?
Gaetz said he couldn’t make it because the weather wasn’t looking good for his flight. But planes seem to be flying just fine.
November 15, 2022
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Steven Crowder and Others Urge Election Denialist Kari Lake Not to Concede
Conspiracy theories abound after Kari Lake lost the Arizona governor race.
November 15, 2022
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Nearly Every Republican Tulsi Gabbard Endorsed Lost the Election
Since leaving the Democratic Party, Gabbard endorsed 13 Republican candidates. Ten lost.
November 14, 2022
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Gallego Says Sinema Did Nothing to Help Arizona Democrats, “Only Cares About Herself”
The Arizona congressman—and potential Sinema challenger—took the senator to task for her lackluster support for Democrats.
November 14, 2022
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Mike Pence: Trump is “Part of the Problem,” January 6 Behavior Was “Reckless”
The former vice president’s comments come as Trump is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.

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