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‘America First’ must not put national security last
This is taking a sledgehammer without any consideration for both short and long-term effects to critical national security institutions that keep Americans safe.The Hill - 4h -
America vs. The World: Trump Shows How Far He Is Willing to Take ‘America First.’
President Trump has frayed alliances across the globe with his words and actions.The New York Times - 4h -
America vs. The World: Trump Shows How Far He Is Willing to Take ‘America First.’
President Trump has frayed alliances across the globe with his words and actions.The New York Times - 4h -
U.S. stocks are being trounced by Europe as Trump retreats from Ukraine, focuses on ‘America First’
Increased European defense spending as the U.S. backs away from Ukraine could bolster the euro and the region’s stocksMarketWatch - 22h -
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President William McKinley's America
Our 25th president loved tariffs, and oversaw an expansion of U.S. territory around the globe. But William McKinley is best remembered as being one of the four presidents that was assassinated.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
2/24: America Decides
Macron, Trump offer contrasting paths to peace in Ukraine; Is the U.S. facing a constitutional crisis?CBS News - Feb. 24 -
America Has a Rogue President
The firing of three judge advocate generals is one more element of this administration’s attack on the rule of law.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
2/25: America Decides
21 federal employees resign “in protest” over DOGE; U.S Secret Service Director discusses his experience during President Trump’s first assassination attemptCBS News - 6d -
2/26: America Decides
Trump holds first cabinet meeting; Will DOGE save gov't money? Is recession near?CBS News - 5d -
2/27: America Decides
Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Starmer discuss Ukraine war at the White House; Trump administration to take control of White House press poolCBS News - 4d -
2/28: America Decides
Trump clashes with Zelenskyy in White House meeting; WIRED: Musk's DOGE is 'worse than you think'CBS News - 3d -
America has turned on its friends
Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endureFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
America and Russia Are on the Same Side Now
The U.S. is embracing European far-right parties in sympathy with Moscow — the opposite of how Washington dealt with Europe’s Communist parties in the Cold War.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Tariffs are not going to solve America’s ills
Punitive import duties will neither reduce the US trade deficit nor boost employment in manufacturingFinancial Times - 17h -
Betraying Ukraine will not make America great
Moscow could terminate its war in Ukraine today if it so chose.The Hill - 6h -
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Trump’s revolution will end badly — for himself, and for America
Unintended consequences will appear, problems will arise and sooner or later the whole project will come to a standstill.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
America's Russia policy is a failure of critical thinking and foresight
This persistent inability to appreciate the thinking exposed by another great power is especially striking given that Russia’s policies have not changed at all since the days of Ivan the Terrible ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Ignoring science for profit will have deadly consequences for America
We cannot sell out their climate future for the continued profits of powerful business interests.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
What Trump’s Deportation Plans Mean for Central America
Deporting migrants to Central American countries removes many political and legal hurdles for the Trump administration. How far can the practice go before these nations reach a breaking point?The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
What Gettysburg teaches us about Ukraine and America
President Trump's comments about Ukraine remind us of the ideals enunciated by Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address, highlighting the global dimension of the struggle for freedom and democracy.The Hill - Feb. 25 -
America’s Most Shameful Vote Ever at the U.N.
What happens when we stop “living within the truth.”The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
How France got America right in the end
Britain and Germany were too close to the US to see it straightFinancial Times - 3d -
How big is the stock market’s America bubble?
US has grown to nearly two-thirds of global equity market value, but some analysts see danger in ‘huge bet on AI’Financial Times - 1d -
Trump’s Bad Plan to Make America Argentina Again
It was no surprise to Argentina watchers that Trump began his term by blocking cash flows and firing workers — exactly as Javier Milei’s government started doing a year ago.The New York Times - 1d -
Latin America recognises the familiar ‘caudillo’ in Trump
Strongman leaders have been a hardy perennial in the region for two centuriesFinancial Times - 1d -
What Man’s Man Politics Is Doing to America
And why Democrats shouldn’t try to “out-cowboy” Donald Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
Why the fate of Ukraine still matters to America
As the Trump administration works to end the conflict, it should keep in mind why the fate of Ukraine matters here in America.The Hill - 1d -
America must break its addiction to fossil fuels
Our national goal should be to end the suffering caused by fossil fuels and leave our children a world where human society and nature coexistThe Hill - 1d -
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Mass federal layoffs deliver a gutting one-two punch to America's veterans
President Donald Trump’s sweeping efforts to purge the federal workforce have dealt a striking one-two punch to an already largely vulnerable population: America’s veterans.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes
“Captain America: Brave New World” soared on opening weekend, but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiencesABC News - Feb. 23 -
How John Oliver became one of America's leading comedians
John Oliver used to bomb often doing stand-up comedy on stage. Now he has his own TV show, where he delivers searing, satirical takes on America.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America
Rio de Janeiro reached 44C, its highest temperature for more than a decade, last Monday. While North America grappled with widespread cold and wintry conditions last week, South America – now in ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes
“Captain America: Brave New World” soared on opening weekend, but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiences.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Democrats need to make a compelling case to win back America
Voters have little idea what Democrats stand for, only who they stand against.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back
Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Telework has quietly solved one of America’s biggest employment challenges
The rise of remote work has allowed older individuals with disabilities to remain active in the labor market, contributing to a more inclusive workforce, while in-office mandates threaten to ...The Hill - Feb. 25
