Ben Geier

Ben Geier is an experienced writer whose work has appeared in Fortune, The Columbus Dispatch, Time Magazine and various other outlets. He's covered every level of government as well as myriad business issues. Ben is based in Brooklyn and is a graduate of Northwestern University.

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Here's how Jeff Sessions would impact immigration, work visas and more as attorney general

Conservatives will love his hard-line record.

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How will Trump change NAFTA? Here's what we know about the president's plan.

The trade deal could be altered in three apparent ways.

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Nikki Haley: 5 things to know about the UN ambassador's stance on climate change science

Environmentalists won't like her positions.

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"Fascism forever"? Here's where Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch actually stands.

His thoughts on abortion, LGBTQ issues and more.

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Is Trump against free trade?

All evidence points to yes.

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These possible changes under President Trump will affect student loan debt

Even liberals might like some of his ideas.

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Here's how Trump's agenda could dramatically increase the budget deficit and national debt

Deficit hawks aren't going to be happy.

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These 5 companies would be hurt by Trump entering a trade war with China

Some major US brands would suffer badly.

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Can an executive order be vetoed? Yes, but it rarely happens.

There are ways to overturn executive orders, but it isn't easy.

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Here are the checks and balances on President Trump's power — and how he's already undermining them

President Trump isn't the only president to stretch the power of the executive branch, though.

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Here's what could become of mass incarceration and criminal reform under Trump's administration

Things are going to be rough for supporters of reform.

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Here's how Trump's deportation force will target undocumented immigrants

The force would target an expanded section of undocumented people.

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Here is a breakdown of the finances needed for Trump's wall

This is how the infamous plan could be financed.

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Here's how to get your DACA waiver renewed for the next two years

Your guid to renewing your legal waiver to stay in the U.S.

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3 ways DREAMers can prepare for Trump's immigration reform

Children brought into the country illegally are preparing for a new world. Here's how.

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These are some of the possible ways Trump will change the DACA policy

He's had a number of positions on this, so what's actually going to happen?

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3 ways border control will change under Trump

The way the border is patrolled is about to drastically change, even beyond the wall.

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What is NAFTA?

Here's what you need to know about the still-controversial trade deal.

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How does Trump's TPP withdrawal impact global trade?

The impacts could be widespread.

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H1B, H2B, E3 Visas and Green Cards: What's the difference, and how could they change under Trump?

The legal immigration system could be getting a major overhaul.

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A complete guide to the judges on President Trump's Supreme Court list

If confirmed, one of these people will replace the late Antonin Scalia.

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Donald Trump has a strong stance on capital punishment

This is one issue he's been consistent on.

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Why is the TPP bad for American workers? 4 arguments against

Here's why liberals may cheer Trump's latest move.

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Here are 5 of the biggest issues Trump's Supreme Court could decide

Abortion, guns and transgender rights could all be heard.

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Trump has admitted climate change is real — at his golf course

The president once filed for permission to protect his links from global warming.

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