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Meet The Professor Who Says Sex In A Blackout Isn't Always Rape
Is it possible to voluntarily have sex while blackout drunk? Kim Fromme, one of the country’s foremost experts on alcohol-induced blackouts, isn’t afraid to say so, and has testified in high-profile sexual assault cases from Steubenville to Stanford.
The US Is Far More Deeply Involved In Syria Than You Know
The Trump administration has increased its military and political support for Syrian forces as they fight their way into the ISIS-held city of Raqqa. But many fear what will follow when ISIS is eventually ousted.
Here's The Transcript Of That Angry Trump–Turnbull Phone Call And, Hoo Boy, Get Your Popcorn
"What is the thing with boats? Why do you discriminate against boats?"
Here Is Anthony Scaramucci's "Communications Plan" From Before He Was Fired
"Make it clear that horn tooting and denigrating colleagues is unacceptable," Scaramucci's memo notes.
Trump Has Launched A "Real News" Program On His Facebook, Hosted By His Daughter-In-Law
In one video, Lara Trump said she'd be back every week to provide updates on the president's accomplishments.
The Center For American Progress Is Releasing A Nearly 50-Page Report Claiming Trump–Russia Collusion
In a forthcoming report, the progressive think tank lays out what the public knows about interactions between the Trump campaign and Russia during the lead-up to Election Day, hoping to get Democrats to “stop beating around the bush.”
Lawsuit Says Sean Spicer Reviewed A Fox News Report On A Fake Conspiracy Theory Before It Was Published
A private investigator says he was part of a plan to concoct a false story about murdered DNC staffer Seth Rich. His lawyer wants to depose both President Trump and Sean Spicer.
Anthony Scaramucci Just Lost His Job
The new chief of staff, John Kelly, forced him out minutes after being sworn in on Monday.
Trump Says Transgender People Cannot "Serve In Any Capacity" In The Military
He made the announcement on Twitter on Wednesday.
Justine Damond Shooting "Should Not Have Happened," Minneapolis Police Chief Says
The Australian yoga instructor died after an officer shot her over the weekend while responding to her own 911 call.
Trump Is Showing The World What A Weak American Presidency Looks Like
More than just the health care collapse, Donald Trump has so far failed to bring the “Art of the Deal” to the White House.
The Senate Just Revealed Its Latest Bill To Repeal And Replace Obamacare
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the revised health care bill to GOP senators Thursday and a preliminary vote on the bill is expected next week.
A Massive Chunk Of Antarctica Just Broke Off
And actually, climate change might not be to blame, scientists say.
Republican Candidate Charged With Assaulting Reporter At A Campaign Event
Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs said Republican congressional candidate Greg Gianforte attacked him Wednesday night. BuzzFeed News reporters were at the event in Montana — here's what we saw and heard, and audio of the incident posted by The Guardian.
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher — And The Bar Lower — As Trump’s Trip To The Middle East Begins
Trump will visit the hosts of the main sites of the three Abrahamic religions, a tough balancing act for even the most seasoned statesman.
The US Launched New Airstrikes Against Pro-Assad Forces In Syria
Advancing vehicles were destroyed in a US airstrike after pro-regime forces approached an area of southern Syria where US forces are currently deployed.
Stephen Miller Is Writing Trump's NATO Speech, Too
The Trump adviser tapped to write Trump's speeches on his first foreign trip has slammed the military alliance as "incongruent with our current foreign policy challenges."
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Appoints A Special Counsel To Oversee Russia Probe
Rosenstein has named former FBI director Robert Mueller to oversee the investigation into Russian influence in the 2016 election, the Justice Department has confirmed.
Russian Activists Say They’ve Been Told US Visas Are Out Of Reach For Gay Chechens
Around 40 survivors of the crackdown in Chechnya are in hiding in other parts of Russia, but can't find a safe country to take them in.
Chelsea Manning Has Shared The First Photo Of Herself As A Free Woman
Manning, who announced she was transgender while in prison, leaked more than 700,000 military intelligence reports and documents to WikiLeaks in 2010 and later had her sentence commuted by then-president Barack Obama.
How The Pro-Trump Media Responds To A Crisis In Just 4 Steps
Stay quiet, blame and discredit, change the news cycle, and then close the loop. Seventeen hours in the fever swamp.
Trump Revealed Highly Classified Information To Russians During White House Visit
The president disclosed classified intelligence with the Russian ambassador and foreign minister last week, two US officials confirmed to BuzzFeed News.
Hillary Clinton Launches New Political Group
Onward Together, which is structured as a 501(c)4 nonprofit and therefore able to take in large donations, is meant to join up activist groups and help them fundraise.
Democratic Lawmaker Says Donald Trump Has Committed An "Impeachable Act"
Texas Rep. Al Green made the most explicit call yet to impeach the president on Monday, citing his firing of former FBI director James Comey in the midst of the Russia investigation.
The "Mayllennials" Are Young Women Who Love Theresa May And It's The Most Unlikely Fandom Of 2017
Not all of them agree with her policies, but they're sharing memes about her regardless.
President Trump Has Fired FBI Director James Comey
The administration's stated reason is his handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email use. The FBI is also currently investigating possible ties between Trump's campaign and Russia.
There Was A Huge Increase In Anti-Muslim Incidents As The US Election Heated Up
A new report from the Council on American-Islamic Relations covers a three-year period and tracks a host of anti-Muslim incidents, from attacks on mosques and the bullying of Muslim students to incidents of hate crimes and alleged discrimination by federal agencies.
6 Ways Emmanuel Macron Rewrote The Script Of European Politics
France's new president – its youngest ever – got where he is by breaking with the conventions that have recently defined politics in Europe.
Trump Suggests HBCU Funding May Be Unconstitutional, Blindsiding Black Colleges
A federal program that helps fund HBCUs may unconstitutionally discriminate based on race, the administration suggested in a statement.
Hillary Clinton Returns To Politics With A New Focus On The Grassroots
The former Democratic nominee, partnering with Gov. Howard Dean among others, is preparing a return to politics with a new entity — still in the planning stages — dedicated to funding and supporting the activist groups working to counter Donald Trump.