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  • The key to Republican success is more Trumpism, said Trump

    The key to Republican success is more Trumpism, said Trump PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump staked his claim to the Republican Party in a closed-door speech to donors Saturday night, casting his populist policies and attack-dog politics as the key to future Republican success. Trump also reinforced his commitment to the…

  • Emerging Security Issues in the Middle East

    Introduction Emerging Security Issues in the Middle East American foreign policy in the Middle East has been adrift since the official end of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The Bush administration pursued an interventionist policy that tried to bring democracy to Afghanistan and Iraq. The Obama administration tried to reduce the US military footprint in…

  • Anti-Defamation League: Fox should fire Carlson

    Anti-Defamation League: Fox should fire Carlson AP- The Anti-Defamation League has called for Fox News to fire prime-time opinion host Tucker Carlson because he defended a white-supremacist theory that says whites are being “replaced” by people of color. In a letter to Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott on Friday, the head of the ADL, Jonathan…

  • Hotel beds in Texas and Arizona for migrant families

    Hotel beds in Texas and Arizona for migrant families Migrant families will be held at hotels in the Phoenix area in response to a growing number of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said Friday, another step in the Biden administration’s rush to set up temporary space for them. U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was told…

  • Study says Facebook skews job ads by gender

    According to a new study from the University of Southern California, Facebook is more likely to show certain types of jobs to women and other types of job ads to men. This may run afoul of anti-discrimination laws. The Associated Press has the story: USC study reveals that Facebook shows certain job ads to women,…

  • GOP holds huge fundraising effort near Trump

    Donald Trump may no longer be president, but his influence lingers heavily among top Republicans. This weekend will see the top brass in the GOP hold an invite-only conference with key donors in a hotel near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, featuring 2024 presidential prospects. The Associated Press has the story: Trump’s strong influence on the GOP…

  • Caitlyn Jenner may run for governor of California

    Speculation is building that transgender Caitlyn Jenner may run for governor of California. A recall election has a substantial chance of removing current Governor Gavin Newsom from office, opening up the office for competitors. The Associated Press has the story: Longtime Republican celebrity turned transgender Caitlyn Jenner considering running for California governor LOS ANGELES (AP)…

  • Rapper DMX dies after cardiac arrest

    After several days in the hospital on life support, hip-hop artist DMX passed away from catastrophic cardiac arrest. He suffered a history of substance abuse, which may have led to his hospitalization. The Associated Press has the story: One of rap’s most distinctive voices, DMX, passes away at age 50 NEW YORK (AP) — DMX,…

  • Is Libya a U.S. national security issue?

    President Joe Biden has an opportunity to learn from the experiences of former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump in creating new policy stances in Libya and promoting Human Rights. Biden has stated that he intends to focus more US emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region vs. the Middle East. However, foreign fighters supported by countries…

  • Islamic leaders: OK to vaccinate during Ramadan fast

    (AP) Islamic leaders are getting the word out that obtaining a vaccine during the holy month of Ramadan does not violate religious practices. Inoculation is not the same thing as ingesting something while fasting. The Associated Press has the story: Islamic leaders explain why getting vaccinated during Ramadan does not violate fasting restrictions PORTLAND, Maine…

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