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Sorry, Obama: We Can’t Have an ISIS Strategy Without a Syria Strategy
Tired of the bantering about the deeply-flawed Iran nuclear deal? No worries—there are plenty of other scary scenarios to mull over during your morning coffee beyond the ayatollahs splitting atoms. For instance, what’s our plan for when the regime of Syria’s Bashar Assad falls? Yes, I said “falls.” If you haven’t noticed, things are looking… -
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Obama’s Legacy Is Propping Up Dictatorships, Not Democracies
By praising Ethiopia’s repressive regime for being “democratically elected” last week, President Obama was driving home once again something that should be abundantly clear by now: His administration marks a radical departure from previous ones when it comes to democracy promotion. On the contrary, the Obama legacy will be one of propping up dictatorial regimes… -
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Leading Jewish Democrat Breaks With Obama to Oppose Iran Deal
Sen. Chuck Schumer, one of the most influential Jewish Democrats in Congress, came out in opposition to President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran last night. “Advocates on both sides have strong cases for their point of view that cannot simply be dismissed,” Schumer, D-N.Y., wrote in a post on the site Medium. “This has made… -
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One Year Later: Why Obama’s ISIS Strategy Has Failed
On August 8, 2014, the U.S. began an air campaign against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS. One year later, we have little to show for our efforts. ISIS is the first terror group to form a financially independent regime, as well as the first to provide civil services to civilians in its territory…. -
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Climate Scientists Question Significance of Obama’s New Carbon Rule
Days after the Obama administration finalized plans to reduce carbon emissions, some climate scientists have criticized the administration for failing to detail how the regulations will lower global temperatures. These critics suggest the administration used the plan more to inspire global climate action, rather than using it as a concrete step to make the earth… -
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22 Tweets Reacting to Obama Comparing GOP To Iranians Chanting ‘Death to America’
President Obama compared congressional Republicans who reject his nuclear deal to Iranian hardliners who chant “death to America” during a speech selling the agreement with Tehran at American University Wednesday. POTUS:”It’s those hardliners chanting Death to America who have been most opposed to the deal…making common cause w/the Republican Caucus” — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August… -
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8 Things Obama Got Wrong on the Iran Deal
On Wednesday, President Obama continued his push to sell the Iran deal to an increasingly skeptical American public. Unfortunately for the White House, Obama’s charm offensive won’t solve the major flaws in the Iran deal. The president stated, “Between now and the congressional vote in September, you are going to hear a lot of arguments… -
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9 Lines You Need to Read From Obama’s Latest Iran Nuclear Pitch
President Obama took a quick trip across D.C. Wednesday to sell his Iran nuclear deal in a speech at American University regarding what he called “the most consequential foreign-policy debate that our country has had since the invasion of Iraq.” Here are nine of the most striking lines from his pitch: 1. “Congressional rejection of… -
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Obama Administration Claims Some Middle Eastern Countries Showing Support for Iran Deal. Here’s the Real Story.
The Obama administration has made a big deal over Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent meeting with representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council, a loose intergovernmental alliance of the Persian Gulf states: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The White House has spun the visit as a diplomatic triumph and… -
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Obama’s Plan to Combat Climate Change, Explained in Under 90 Seconds
In an effort to address climate change, the Obama administration has finalized a new rule designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the nation’s largest energy sources. The Clean Power Plan is the first set of national standards to cut carbon emissions, affecting new and existing power plants. The policy could force hundreds of coal-fired… -
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Obama’s New Energy Plan Could Cost $2.5 Trillion in Lost Economic Growth
The Obama administration unveiled its climate change regulations for new and existing power plants, calling the plan “the biggest, most important step we’ve ever taken to combat climate change.” It may be the most “important” from a top-down, regulatory mandate for high energy prices, but it won’t accomplish much, if anything, in terms of combating… -
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Lindsey Graham and John McCain Team Up to Deride Obama’s ‘Feckless’ Foreign Policy
MANCHESTER, N.H.—At a campaign stop here, Sen. Lindsey Graham brought along a longtime friend and fellow foreign policy hawk to double up on deriding President Obama’s policies. Graham, a Republican nominee for president, was joined by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. McCain was the Republican Party’s presidential nominee in 2008, and he won the New Hampshire… -
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Bernie Sanders: ‘Climate Change Is the Greatest Threat Facing the Planet’
CONCORD, N.H.—Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders was endorsed by Friends of the Earth, a progressive political action committee fighting climate change, during a campaign stop in New Hampshire today. .@BernieSanders: “Climate change is the single greatest threat facing the planet.” pic.twitter.com/CQalmDUP9X — Kate Scanlon (@scanlon_kate) August 1, 2015 “I am very honored to receive the… -
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Obama Administration to Give Pell Grants to Prisoners
The Obama administration announced Friday that certain federal and state prisoners will be eligible for federal Pell grants to pay for college classes while they serve out their time behind bars. The U.S. Department of Education revealed the pilot program with the aim to keep convicts from returning to incarceration by giving them the opportunity… -
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Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton Take Different Paths to Solving Racial Inequality
Before a predominantly African-American audience, Jeb Bush on Friday lauded President Obama’s recent comments on racial injustice, while also brushing aside a fiery attack from Hillary Clinton who just an hour before inferred that the former governor of Florida has hindered the black cause. Bush’s adamancy to appeal beyond the GOP’s typical base was evident as… -
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Chris Christie: Obama Has ‘Over-Promised and Under-Delivered’ on Foreign Policy
MANCHESTER, N.H.—During a forum today hosted by Americans for Peace, Prosperity, and Security, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that President Obama has “over-promised and under-delivered” on foreign policy. “I’m about to have an historic moment in front of you,” Christie said. “In fact, one of the only times you’ll hear me say this in… -
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Hillary Clinton’s 2 ‘Big National Goals’ to Promote Clean Energy
HOPKINTON, N.H. – During a campaign stop in New Hampshire Tuesday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she has set “two big national goals” for her potential presidency. “I like national goals,” Clinton said. “I look out here, I see some people who remember when President Kennedy set the national goal that we would… -
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Under Obama, Our Military’s Strength Has Significantly Decreased
Barack Obama is not likely to be mistaken for Teddy Roosevelt. Yes, his foreign policy has been quite soft-spoken—especially when addressing openly hostile states such as Iran. But he has whittled America’s “big stick” down to kindling. While “resetting” with Russia and “engaging” with Iran, Obama has presided over a tremendous down-sizing of U.S. military… -
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Why Does Obama Trust Iran?
President Obama has always said he was a man of faith. The nuclear deal with Iran proves it. The Vienna agreement is built solely on faith in the Islamic Republic of Iran’s leaders, and their willingness to play along with Obama’s grab for a foreign affairs legacy. This is foolishness of a potentially catastrophic order…. -
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Lindsey Graham: Iran Deal ‘Worst Mistake’ Obama’s Made
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., slammed President Obama for being a clueless president when it comes to policy in the Middle East. “President Obama doesn’t know what he’s doing,” Graham told The Daily Signal in an interview this past weekend in Iowa. “He doesn’t understand the Mid-East. He’s miscalculated who the ayatollah is. The ayatollah is…