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King George II statute
Washington Politics

Seeing in real time why founders kicked monarchy to the curb

They had flaws but these men had real notions about the use of military power and who should wield it. We should listen.

US knows UAE fueling war in Sudan but $1.4 trillion is getting in the way
Africa

US knows UAE fueling war in Sudan but $1.4 trillion is getting in the way

The Emirates promised Trump a huge investment, which appears to be playing a role in Washington's unwillingness to intervene in their arm sales to RSF

The dark-money operation behind China-baiting in the homeland
Asia-Pacific

The dark-money operation behind China-baiting in the homeland

This lobbyist is touting his efforts to restrict Beijing's influence by convincing states they need to restrict land purchases by immigrants

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QiOSK

Congress blocks Massie-Khanna effort to kill US-Israel integration

The lawmakers wanted to stymie a NDAA resolution that would allow the Israeli military unprecedented access into Pentagon operations

Thomas Massie
QiOSK

Massie moves to strike $3.3B in Israel military aid from the budget

A House vote, which could come as early as Thursday, would put lawmakers on the record at a time when Americans are more leery about the aid than ever.

Rep. Stutzman: I consulted Israelis before proposing defense measure
Middle East

Rep. Stutzman: I consulted Israelis before proposing defense measure

In an exclusive interview, the Republican lawmaker explains why it's time to transition from direct assistance to more US-Israel 'strategic cooperation'