Tanzina Vega

Host, The Takeaway

Tanzina Vega appears in the following:

Obscure 2013 Lawsuit Threatens Release of Mueller Report

Tuesday, April 09, 2019

A D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling hinges on whether a judge has inherent authority to release grand jury records.

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Who Does the Federal Reserve Actually Serve?

Monday, April 08, 2019

With worries of the Fed becoming politicized, we talk about its history and which sectors of society it serves.

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Mar-a-Lago Breach Raises Questions of National Security at Trump's Private Club

Monday, April 08, 2019

A woman slipped through security to illegally enter Mar-a-Lago. She was carrying a thumb drive infected with malware.

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A Look at Israeli Politics Before Election Day

Monday, April 08, 2019

On April 9, Israelis will head to the polls. We take a look at late-breaking news stories that could sway voters and talk about what the government will look like going forward. 

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Lesley McSpadden, Michael Brown's Mother, Loses Ferguson City Council Race

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

The election of Fran Griffin means that the city council now has an even split between black and white representatives for a majority black city that’s rife with racial tension.

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Lori Lightfoot Voted in as Chicago's First African American Woman Mayor

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

On Tuesday, Chicago became the largest U.S. city to elect an African American woman as mayor. Now, all eyes are on how Lori Lightfoot will address issues from gun violence to policing.

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Congressional Failure to Approve Puerto Rico Recovery Aid Reflects Long History of Bipartisan Neglect

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

Puerto Rico's government recently had to cut food stamp benefits, adding further insecurity to an already vulnerable population.

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McConnell Moves To Limit Debates Over Judges To Two Hours

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

Mitch McConnell’s latest push to fill the courts with young conservative judges involves a rule change that would limit floor debate over nominations to two hours total.

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Facebook Promises To Combat Divisiveness and Improve Privacy. Again.

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg called for increased oversight to help reign in harmful content and fake news, as well as improve privacy.

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The Trump Administration Is About to Get Served

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

House Democrats are preparing to subpoena the White House, signaling a lengthy political and legal fight.

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In Hulu's "Shrill," a Fat-Phobic World Is the Punchline

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

Shrill, based on the Lindy West memoir of the same name, explores the personal story of a self-described fat woman in pursuit of her own lost power.

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Is it too Early to Claim Victory Over ISIS?

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

On March 23rd, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces announced victory over ISIS, but it may be premature to call the extremist group defeated. 

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Amid Threats to Close the Border, Authorities Struggle to Process Migrants

Monday, April 01, 2019

Your immigration news roundup: migrant family surge, Central American aid cut, and threats to shut the border.

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Why Country Music Classifications Often Fall Along Racial Lines

Monday, April 01, 2019

Last month, Billboard removed the country-trap song, “Old Town Road,” from its country chart. The decision has highlighted how music genres are often classified along racial lines.

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New York City Poised to Be First American City to Adopt a Toll to Combat Traffic Jams

Monday, April 01, 2019

New York City faces a perfect storm of transit issues from a beleaguered subway system losing riders to choked city streets further clogged by ride-sharing cars. 

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After Cyclone Idai, Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe Struggle with Scope of Relief Effort

Monday, April 01, 2019

The UN's World Food Programme has equated the challenges to those of the humanitarian crises in Yemen, Syria, and South Sudan.

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Six Mexican Journalists Have Been Killed Since December. What Has Been Done About It?

Thursday, March 28, 2019

The country's president has vowed to stop the murders, but violence has persisted.

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It's Not Just the Special Olympics, Betsy DeVos Takes Heat for Special Ed Cuts

Thursday, March 28, 2019

The Education Secretary has called for cuts to the Special Olympics, as well as programs to help students who are blind, deaf, and otherwise require special education services. 

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IRS Reverses Obama-Era Guideline on Pension Lump-sum Buyouts

Thursday, March 28, 2019

After the IRS recently reversed Obama-era guidance, retirees once again have a choice to take a lump-sum buyout or continue collecting their pension over time. 

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How a Changing Credit Industry Could Hurt Consumer Privacy

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Consumer credit-reporting company Equifax and credit score company FICO are partnering to sell consumer data to banks. But how secure is that data following the 2017 Equifax data breach?

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