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Timeline: Beaglegate

Bhattacharya puts an end to NIH beagle labs. Here's a timeline of the last decade of controversy over their operation

May 9 •

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Timeline: U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty and Disputes

The two countries have reached a compromise in dispute over a 1944 treaty, but the amount of water Mexico can release in 2025 remains unclear

May 7 •

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Do Your Own Research: Liber-net's Misinfo Grant Database

A conversation with Andrew Lowenthal about what the database shows and its limitations. Plus, one bizarre grant for barbers and hairstylists

May 5 •

Timeline: The Path to Real ID Implementation

It's been two decades since passage of the Real ID Act. It finally takes effect May 7

May 1 •

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April 2025

Timeline: Political Advocacy by Open Letter

The open letter is a reliable way for organizations to make their political voices; here's a look at some notable examples.

Apr 29 •

Timeline: The Debate Over Transgender Military Service

A look at 10 years of policy decisions and courtroom battles

Apr 25 •

A Recap of Trump's first 3 months

The opening chapter of Trump's second term has been everything but quiet

Apr 23 •

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Timeline: Harvard vs Trump

The protests and lawsuits that led to Trump's demands, and Harvard's refusal to accept them as the IRS considers whether to end the school's tax-exempt…

Apr 17 •

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Timeline: The Case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia

Despite court rulings, the Trump Administration shows no interest in helping Abrego Garcia return to the U.S.; El Salvador's president calls releasing…

Apr 15 •

Timeline: Panama Canal Politics, Policy, and Tensions

Hegseth's visit to Panama includes strongly-worded speeches directed at China

Apr 10 •

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Timeline: A Recent History of Tariffs

A look at the tariffs imposed from 2002 - 2024, and the stances of Sens. Schumer and Cornyn

Apr 8 •

Do Your Own Research: The Economy

In good times, companies lie about their stability, and analysts lie about markets. In a crisis, the press doesn't know what it's talking about. Where…

Apr 7 •

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