Ellen Frankman

Takeaway Senior Producer

Ellen Frankman appears in the following:

Former Joint Chiefs Head: Tensions With N. Korea Have Potential to 'Explode'

Wednesday, August 02, 2017

With the Trump Administration continuing to ramp up its rhetoric on North Korea, former Joint Chiefs Head Admiral Mike Mullen is keeping a close eye on Kim Jong-un. 

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Can John Kelly Stabilize a 'West Wing Populated By Enablers'?

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

General John Kelly served more than 40 years in the U.S. military. But being President Trump's chief of staff may be his most difficult job yet. 

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Immigration Detention Quotas Costs Taxpayers Billions

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Back in 2009, Congress passed a law that requires no less than 33,400 beds in immigration centers to be “active” every night. This quota costs the U.S. about $2 billion a year. 

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Faith and Parenthood in an Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn Neighborhood

Friday, July 28, 2017

"Menashe" offers a window into the secretive, self-contained Borough Park neighborhood and the life of one ultra-Orthodox Jewish father.

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Trans Military Healthcare Costs: A Doctor Speaks Out

Thursday, July 27, 2017

President Trump says trans service members make the military responsible for "tremendous medical costs." Is that true? One on-gyn who works with trans veterans weighs in. 

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Venezuela Resists Weekend Election

Thursday, July 27, 2017

In Venezuela this week, the chant of protests has been replaced by the silence of a 48 hour strike as many citizens stand against the leadership of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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Russia Probe: The Senate Want Answers from Paul Manafort

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

The growing investigation into Russian election meddling has turned its sights to Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign manager. 

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Former DOJ Official Warns: A Voter Purge is Coming

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Under President Trump, the Justice Department is trying to purge voter roles, according to Vanita Gupta, former head of the DOJ's civil rights division under President Obama.

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Inside MS-13, the Gang That Sessions Has Declared War On

Friday, July 21, 2017

The Trump administration is taking a hammer to the infamous MS-13 gang. But is the federal government suited for the challenge?

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Liberation and Devastation on the Streets of Mosul

Thursday, July 20, 2017

After three years of control by ISIS, the Iraqi city of Mosul is free once more. A correspondent takes us inside the remains of the city as it looks to an uncertain future.

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How the Alt-Right Distorts the Russia Investigation

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Sites like InfoWars and Breitbart push conspiracy theories that make their way into the mainstream conservative media, and sometimes even reach the president himself. 

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Can Obamacare be Fixed? Answers From An ACA Architect

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

As the Republican effort to repeal Obamacare stalls, one of the chief architects of the Affordable Care Act explores the stability of the program.

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Teen Pregnancy Programs See $200 Million in Cuts

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

More than 81 programs will lose a combined $213 million in federal funds, in a budget cut from the Department of Health and Human Services.

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What Putin Wants: Inside the Mind of the Russian President

Friday, July 14, 2017

Russia may be heading for troubled times thanks to Vladimir Putin, according to author, historian and translator Richard Lourie.

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Breaking Down the Senate's Revised Healthcare Bill

Friday, July 14, 2017

In another attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, the Senate unveiled its latest revision to the GOP healthcare bill on Thursday. The new version is intended to appeal to moderates.

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What to Expect from Trump's Visit to France

Thursday, July 13, 2017

During his time in office, President Trump has had a contentious relationship with France. On Thursday, he meets with newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. 

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Connecting the Dots Between Russian Gangsters and Trump Real Estate

Thursday, July 13, 2017

A new report alleges that Trump Tower and other luxury high-rises have been used to clean dirty money, run an international crime syndicate, and propel Donald Trump into the White House.

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After Don Jr. Emails, Senator Says It's Time to Stand Up in Face of Collusion

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Sen. Ron Wyden, who sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee, says the president's eldest son has shown the world there is evidence of collusion between the Trump team and Russia.

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Don Jr.'s 'Bombshell' Russia Meeting Could Change Mueller Investigation

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Emails seem to show that Trump Jr. was told before a meeting that the information a Russian lawyer had was part of the Kremlin's efforts to damage Hillary Clinton.

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One Year Later: Former Dallas Police Chief Reflects on Service and Risk

Friday, July 07, 2017

Last year, Dallas Police Chief David Brown faced his worst nightmare when five police officers were killed. Today, he reflects on patterns of violence by and against police.

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