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Areeba Shah

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Areeba Shah is a staff writer at Salon covering news and politics. Previously, she was a research associate at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and a reporting fellow for the Pulitzer Center, where she covered how COVID-19 impacted migrant farmworkers in the Midwest.

A multifunctional robot dog called "Wolfgang" of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) is pictured during the its presentation on July 11, 2022 in Munster, northwestern Germany. (AXEL HEIMKEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Experts alarmed over AI in military as Gaza turns into “testing ground” for US-made war robots

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Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, February 06, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Kent Nishimura for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

“Death sentence”: Outrage after GOP pushes measure to expand gun access in government funding bill

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Alina Habba is seen on January 26, 2024 in New York City. (GWR/Star Max/GC Images/Getty Images)

Legal experts warn Trump lawyers could face “criminal prosecution” if they knew ex-CFO lied

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Former US President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during a "Get Out the Vote" rally at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia, on March 2, 2024. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

“Risky”: Legal experts say Supreme Court’s ballot ruling “could lead to another January 6”

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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Greensboro Coliseum on March 2, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

“Likely to weaponize intelligence”: Experts alarmed as Trump poised to get security briefings again

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Donald Trump | The Supreme Court of the United States (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

Legal expert identifies “three very important clues” on how Supreme Court may rule on Trump immunity

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Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik attends the DailyWire+ Red Carpet Premiere of "Lady Ballers" on November 29, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Davis/Getty Images for Bentkey Ventures)

Right-wingers spread misinformation about megachurch shooting to stoke fears of “trans terrorism”

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Alving Bragg and Donald Trump (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

“Powerful evidence”: Legal experts say Trump’s NY criminal trial could “completely upend” election

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Donald Trump | US Supreme Court (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

“Freezing” Trump’s Jan. 6 trial is “alarming,” says expert, could lead to “dire consequences”

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Donald Trump | Supreme Court (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

“Exceptionally weak”: Experts say Trump filing effectively asks SCOTUS to “sanction future Jan. 6’s”

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Donald Trump and Jack Smith (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

“Unusual and irresponsible”: Expert says Judge Cannon seems to be “willfully aiding” Trump strategy

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'Take Back Our Border' convoy arrives Texas-Mexico border this weekend to show support for the Texas government in its ongoing standoff against the federal government over the migrant crisis in Eagle Pass, Texas on Februrary 2, 2024. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)

“Frightening”: Experts alarmed after Texas border “invaded” by far-right “God’s Army” convoy

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Former CFO Allen Weisselberg leaves the courtroom during a trial at the New York Supreme Court on November 17, 2022 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Trump could face “draconian remedy” if CFO’s possible perjury deal goes through

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Legal scholars: Trump made “dangerous” gamble in bid for Supreme Court to keep him on ballot

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Jack Smith and Donald Trump (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

Legal scholar: New Jack Smith filing exposes Trump’s “frivolous” defense

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Chaya Raichik speaking with attendees at the 2023 Young Women's Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas (Flickr / Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 )

“Despicable”: Alarm after Oklahoma Republican appoints “Libs of TikTok” creator to library committee

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks during a news conference at the Fulton County Government building on August 14, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Expert: “Almost impossible” to prosecute Trump before election if Fani Willis is disqualified

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Activists take part in a voting rights protest in front of the White House November 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

“Devastating”: Experts sound the alarm over court ruling that poses “direct threat to democracy”

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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Big League Dreams Las Vegas on January 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (David Becker/Getty Images)

Experts: Trump may face “enhanced” penalties or criminal charges after monitor alleges fake loan

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Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the press during a break at the New York State Supreme Court during the civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization, in New York City on January 11, 2024. (HARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Legal experts: Days after being hit with $83 million ruling, Trump faces “financial death penalty”

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Donald Trump | Fake News (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

“Terrifying”: Expert outlines “endless” ways AI could “further fracture” elections and our democracy

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Former President Donald Trump arrives arrives to testify in his civil fraud case at the State Supreme Court of New York on Monday, Nov. 06, 2023, in New York, NY. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Legal expert explains why Trump’s gag order appeal likely to fail: “A losing argument from day one”

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump exits the courtroom for a break during his civil fraud trial at New York Supreme Court on January 11, 2024 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

“If Trump does testify, he likely will be destroyed”: Legal expert warns Trump’s plan may backfire

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E Jean Carroll and Donald Trump (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

“It will cost him”: Experts warn new E. Jean Carroll filing signals bad news for Trump

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