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Priscilla Alvarez

Priscilla Alvarez
Priscilla Alvarez is an assistant editor at The Atlantic. Previously she was a fellow at National Journal and a correspondent for USA TODAY College, where she covered a variety of topics with a focus on college students.
Ideas

America's Latest About-Face: Refugee Resettlement

Where past administrations have treated resettlement caps as a goal, Pompeo has set strict limits.

Policy

Could Trump Actually Use Military Funding for His Border Wall?

The president would have to overcome legal and Congressional obstacles to use Department of Defense resources on construction.

Policy

What's Next for Trump's Border Wall?

This week, the president inspected eight prototypes, but his administration still has a long way to go before bringing his campaign pledge to fruition.

Threats

The Border-Wall Prototypes Are Up — Now What?

As the administration assesses the projects, both the purpose and effectiveness of a barrier are in question.

Policy

GOP Criticizes US Military for Slow Response to Benghazi; New Detail In Latest Finding

House Republicans found no evidence of wrongdoing by then-State Secretary Hillary Clinton, only criticizing administration officials for being unprepared to respond more quickly.

Policy

Obama Offers a Forceful Defense of the Iran Deal

Rejecting the deal 'defies logic,' the president said at a Wednesday news conference.

Threats

White House: Three Americans Killed in Counterterrorism Operations

Administration officials said Thursday that one American hostage and two American al-Qaida operatives were killed during U.S. military operations.

Threats

Outline in Hand, Iran-Nuke Negotiators Turn to Details

Negotiators settled on 'key parameters' for a future deal now set to be finalized in late June.