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Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani

Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani is the deputy editor for breaking news at The New Republic. Previously, she served as a program director at ReThink Media and a senior editor at ThinkProgress, where she worked with a team of policy reporters. Her work can be found in Teen Vogue, Slate, Mic, and more.

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February 28, 2024
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Hunter Biden Drags Republicans for Double Standard on Jared Kushner
Hunter Biden pointed out Republicans’ apparent indifference about Jared Kushner’s foreign business dealings.
February 28, 2024
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Goodbye and Good Riddance to Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnell had two passions. Both totally sucked for America.
February 28, 2024
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You Will Not Believe—We Mean Not Believe—This James Comer Quote
The Kentucky Republican is finally, hilariously, giving up on the Biden investigation.
February 28, 2024
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Lauren Boebert Slams “Biden Crime Family” After Her Own Son Was Arrested
The Colorado representative’s teenage son was arrested for a string of crimes.
February 28, 2024
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Anderson Cooper Cuts Off CNN Guest Trying to Discuss Gaza and Michigan
The CNN host shut down a guest trying to explain why the Gaza conflict is central to the “uncommitted” vote in Michigan’s primary.
February 28, 2024
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Joe Biden Should Pay Close Attention to the Michigan Results
A campaign to vote “uncommitted” has shattered expectations in the Michigan Democratic primary.
February 16, 2024
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“Borders on Pathological”: Judge Hands Trump Brutal Beatdown in Fraud Trial
New York Judge Arthur Engoron didn’t hold back when issuing his damning $364 million judgment.
February 15, 2024
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Republicans’ Star Hunter Biden Witness Charged for Lying to the FBI
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was charged for making up his bribery allegations against Hunter and Joe Biden.
February 14, 2024
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Pennsylvania Democrats Just Won a Big Election—and It Deserves Your Attention
Jim Prokopiak’s win in Pennsylvania’s special election seriously shifts the balance of power for Democrats.
February 12, 2024
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Immigrant-Bashing GOPer in Santos Seat Race Once Sang Very Different Tune
Republican Mazi Pilip appears to have completely revised her stance on immigration, now that she has a shot at a House seat.
February 9, 2024
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Florida Goes Full McCarthy With Proposed Change to Kindergarten Curriculum
Florida Republicans have introduced a new bill that could require kindergarteners to learn about the “threat of communism.”
February 9, 2024
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Jack Smith Hits Back at Judge Cannon’s Dangerous Order on Trump Case
Special counsel Jack Smith is warning the judge in Donald Trump’s classified documents case about her recent decision.
January 18, 2024
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Benjamin Netanyahu Just Said “From the River to the Sea”
The Israeli prime minister is making his views on Palestine and Palestinians incredibly clear.
January 17, 2024
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Republican Lawmaker Says It’s Time to Bring Back Family Separation
Representative Anna Paulina Luna is saying the quiet part out loud.
January 11, 2024
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The Five Most Powerful Moments in The Hague’s Israel Genocide Case
Israel is on trial for committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Here’s what happened on day one of the hearings.
January 10, 2024
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Biden Official Refuses to Answer Whether Israel Cutting Off Water Is a War Crime
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby does not want to get into the details of the Israel genocide hearing.
January 10, 2024
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ADL Officially Admits It Counts Pro-Palestine Activism as Antisemitic
The Anti-Defamation League has abandoned all pretense of tracking antisemitism properly in its 2023 report.
January 10, 2024
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Republican Rep. Melts Down After Realizing Hunter Biden Showed Up to Hearing
It was absolute scenes when the president’s son walked into the room.
December 12, 2023
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Jake Sullivan Has a Dire Warning on What Happens if Ukraine Doesn’t Get Needed Aid
In a sit-down at the National Press Club, the national security adviser also addressed Gaza, asserting that Israel was succeeding in targeting Hamas leaders.
November 9, 2023
Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani
“Smoke Those Terrorists”: GOP Candidates Compete to Be Biggest Israel Hawk
None of the Republican presidential candidates care about reining in Israel.

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