Watching Harvey Weinstein Fall, Trump's Accusers Feel Frustrated
“When he won, I felt like I lost.”
A Company With Close Ties To Steve Bannon Turns Up At The Pentagon
Cambridge Analytica’s work on the Trump campaign inspired conspiracy theories about electoral mind control. So what is its parent company doing at the Department of Defense?
The Truth About The Trump Data Team That People Are Freaking Out About
Cambridge Analytica says its “behavioral communications” techniques helped land Trump in the White House. Don’t believe it, say former campaign staffers, employees, and other GOP digital strategists. “You get a lot of snake oil like this in data work,” one said.
A Data Team Tied To Trump's Campaign Has A Pretty Unusual Past
SCL Group’s CEO, Nigel Oakes, once said he used “the same techniques as Aristotle and Hitler. … We appeal to people on an emotional level to get them to agree on a functional level."
Deportation Officers Celebrate Trump’s Victory
“A collective sigh of relief was breathed Wednesday morning”
People Booed Donald Trump When He Arrived At This Polling Place
There were some cheers sprinkled in too.
Former Miss Teen USA: I Was Told "Trump Doesn't Like Black People"
"I didn't see him grope anyone, myself," Kamie Crawford told BuzzFeed News. "But I did experience how he handles people of other races and it wasn't inclusive."
Teen Beauty Queens Say Trump Walked In On Them Changing
“Don’t worry, ladies, I’ve seen it all before.”
"We Were All Naked” When Donald Trump Walked Through Beauty Queen Dressing Room
Trump: "I sort of get away with things like that.”
Trump's Lawyer: We Met With Him In Pairs To Avoid Lies
"Donald says certain things and then has a lack of memory."
Here Are Three Of Donald Trump’s Full Bankruptcy Filings
The most complete snapshot of his finances, available online for the first time.
Amid Protests Over Shooting, Advocates Praise Charlotte's Police Chief
The shooting of Keith Lamont Scott has sparked protests against the police in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here’s what we know about how the police department has responded to past shootings and criticisms of police violence in black communities.
Texas Plan To Jail Fewer Poor People Infuriates Some Court Officers
The idea was to ensure people who can’t afford their traffic tickets have an alternative to getting locked up. But it’s facing fierce pushback from some quarters.
Austin Moves To Jail Fewer People Over Unpaid Fines
The city council is pushing judges to find alternatives for people who cannot afford traffic tickets.
Observer Writer Who Attacks Kremlin Foes Won't Answer Questions
Also, he exists (and BuzzFeed News tracked him down).
Trump And Women: Former Beauty Queens Speak
How Donald Trump sees women — and how they see him — has become central to his bid for the presidency. Now, former beauty pageant contestants describe what it was like to be around him when he owned Miss Universe and Miss USA.
El Paso Gets Sued Over Jailing People For Unpaid Traffic Tickets
Legal advocates say the city has failed to reform unconstitutional practices that BuzzFeed News exposed last fall.
Judge Blasts Texas For Using Courts To Make Money Off Poor
A San Antonio judge called out “oppressive” policies that he said pressure courts to squeeze money out of people who cannot afford to pay low-level fines.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Claiming Austin Illegally Jails Poor People
A class-action suit had claimed that judges in Austin were locking people up for not paying court fines without properly assessing whether the defendants could afford to pay. A federal judge said this week that the city can't be held liable.
Texas Proposes New Rules To Help People Stay Out Of Jail For Traffic Tickets
State officials have proposed extended payment plans for people who can’t afford their fines; new rules would also make explicit that people can’t be jailed when they are too poor to pay.