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EU Risks Dangerous Blowback by Undermining Iran Sanctions
Since the election of President Donald Trump, the European Union and the United States have increasingly disagreed on Iran policy. The divergence widened in May with Trump’s announcement that the United States was withdrawing from the Iran nuclear agreement. Washington has since reimposed nuclear sanctions on Iran in two rounds in August and November. Meanwhile, the EU…James Phillips -
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Podcast: New Report Shows Our Military Isn’t Prepared for Conflict With China, Russia
“The U.S. military could suffer unacceptably high casualties and loss of major capital assets in its next conflict. It might struggle to win, or perhaps lose, a war against China or Russia. The United States is particularly at risk of being overwhelmed should its military be forced to fight on two or more fronts simultaneously.”…Katrina Trinko -
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A Day to Honor All Who Have Served
Our national holiday of Veterans Day did not start with that name. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, hostilities on the Western Front ceased and World War I came to an end. That day became internationally known as Armistice Day. But the name eventually changed in the…Steven Bucci -
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3 Million Venezuelans Have Fled the Country
The number of refugees and migrants fleeing Venezuela amid the country’s severe economic downfall has now reached 3 million, the United Nations refugee agency announced Thursday, the most since 2015. Data from national immigration authorities revealed surrounding countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have taken in nearly 2.4 million Venezuelans as the country undergoes one…Hanna Bogorowski -
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‘Multiple Men’ Were ‘Ready to Take a Bullet for Any Single One of Us,’ Says Woman Who Survived California Shooting
Multiple men reportedly put their bodies on the line to protect patrons at the club in California where a gunman entered Wednesday night, killing 12 and reportedly taking his own life. “While we were all dog-piled at the side, there were multiple men that got on their knees and pretty much blocked all of us…Grace Carr -
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Good News for Americans Who Object to Obamacare’s Contraception Mandate
Those who cherish religious liberty can celebrate a major victory this week. On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services published final rules that provide much-needed relief from one of Obamacare’s most egregious assaults on rights of conscience and religious liberty: the mandate that nearly all health insurance plans cover abortion-inducing drugs and contraception….Melanie Israel -
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As House Intelligence Panel Chief, Schiff Would Reopen, Broaden Trump-Russia Probe
With Democrats taking control of the House, Rep. Adam Schiff is likely to assume the chairmanship of the House Intelligence Committee in the next session of Congress. Schiff, D-Calif., currently the ranking member of the committee, would likely seize the opportunity to restart and widen the scope of the panel’s investigation of alleged collusion between…Ginny Montalbano -
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Those Who Carried Out Operation Choke Point Should Face Penalties
Last August, the Department of Justice more or less told Congress it would no longer help the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. break the law. The real crime is that there won’t be any punishment. Of course, the nation’s highest law enforcement authority didn’t so plainly admit to aiding unlawful activity. The Justice Department now run by…Ken Braun -
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‘I’ll Never Be the Same’: My Ukrainian Wife’s First Trip to the United States
KYIV, Ukraine—How do you measure America’s greatness? By the size of its economy, or the strength of its military? By the height of its city skylines, or the audacity of the moon landings? Perhaps, by the heroism of the Marines who landed on Iwo Jima, or of the Army soldiers who landed on Omaha Beach?…Nolan Peterson -
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Treasury Can’t Go Wobbly When Sanctions Against Russians Are Starting to Hurt
Anybody in the inner circle of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin who might have cheered President Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 must now be sorely disappointed. When it comes to dealing with Russia, Trump has been the toughest president since Ronald Reagan. He has sent advanced weapons to the Ukrainians and Georgians, increased U.S. defense spending in…Luke Coffey -
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Meet 5 Young African-Americans Who Want to Give Trump a Chance
For hundreds of young African-Americans gathered in the nation’s capital for a few days to learn about leadership, visiting the White House to be encouraged by President Donald Trump definitely was a high point. The surging economy under Trump, participant R.C. Maxwell said, "should be the single most important issue for the black community." In…Troy Worden -
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Podcast: Why Are Western Nations Pushing Abortion on Africa?
Western funding for “population programs” in Africa has historically been the lowest of all aid initiatives, dwarfed by much more critical needs like clean water, sanitation, and education. But now, these “population programs”—which include contraceptives and abortion—are the most highly funded on the continent, with groups like the Gates Foundation and Planned Parenthood pushing dangerous…Katrina Trinko -
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Judge Accuses State Department of Making ‘False Statements’ on Clinton Emails
State Department officials opposed to disclosing more of Hillary Clinton’s emails as secretary of state made “false statements” and filed “false affidavits” in a related lawsuit, a federal judge said during a court hearing in Washington earlier this month. U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth ordered the hearing after a legal watchdog asked the court…Kevin Mooney -
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Trump’s Proposed Rollback of Transgender Policy Is Good News for Many Who Are Suffering
Thank you, Mr. President, for moving to make male and female great again. In the last few years, biological girls have seen their rights violated in school bathrooms and in sports. National confusion has ensued ever since the previous administration decided to reinterpret Title IX’s sex anti-discrimination clause to include self-proclaimed “gender identity.” That may…Walt Heyer -
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For Ukraine, US Support Key as Religious Independence From Russia Sparks Fears of Escalated War
KYIV, Ukraine—The death of an American fighter pilot during an air combat exercise Oct. 16 in Ukraine was a tragic stumble as the U.S. ramps up its efforts to help the embattled post-Soviet country defend itself from Russia. California Air National Guard Lt. Col. Seth “Jethro” Nehring, 44, died when the dual-seat, Ukrainian Su-27 Flanker…Nolan Peterson -
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America Needs More Leverage at the United Nations
The United Nations is not friendly ground for the United States. Last year, less than one-third of the votes taken in the U.N. General Assembly supported the U.S. position. Think that’s because of the Trump administration’s “assault on multilateralism”? Think again. Since 1980, the General Assembly on average has backed the U.S. in only 35 percent of…Brett Schaefer -
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Trump Scolds Russia on Nukes, Promises 10% Tax Cut
President Donald Trump admonished Russia on Monday for not adhering to a Reagan-era treaty on reducing nuclear weapons, saying he would “terminate” it, then talked about new tax cuts for “middle income” Americans. Trump also addressed the mysterious death of a Saudi journalist and the “caravan” of migrants headed to the U.S. from Central America….Fred Lucas -
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Why Interpol’s Chinese President Disappeared—and Why It Matters
Nearly a month ago, Meng Hongwei, the Chinese president of Interpol, disappeared during a visit home from France. Meng – or someone acting for him — has since submitted his resignation to Interpol, and Beijing has announced that he’s under investigation for corruption. His wife, who is still in France, now calls Chinese authorities “cruel”…Ted Bromund -
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How a Professor Who Lost His Job for Being Conservative Fought Back and Won
Disclosure: Troy Worden received a $100 donation to a GoFundMe for legal fees from Mark McIntire prior to the publication of this article. A prior version of this article did not disclose this, as the editors were unaware of the connection. A longtime conservative professor on a liberal college campus didn’t expect to face harassment…Troy Worden -
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UN’s Solution to Climate Change: End Capitalism
What will it take to keep the planet habitable? According to some eco-warriors, all that’s necessary is to end capitalism—the one economic system that has lifted billions from poverty and suffering. The latest United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report led Eric Holthaus, a Grist writer, to tweet enthusiastically, “The world’s top scientists just…Nicolas Loris