Washington Politics
Democrats are sleepwalking toward a hawkish China policy
Trump has opened the door to rethinking ties with Beijing, but the opportunity won’t last forever
May 14, 2026
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CBO: Golden Dome to cost $1.2 trillion
The new estimate dwarfs Trump’s initial assessment and would be close to the entirety of today’s defense budget
May 13, 2026
Europe
Trump's troop withdrawals from Germany might backfire. Here's why.
Did Washington just deal away one of its critical tools of leverage with Russia?
May 12, 2026
Global Crises
Trump's cuts are pushing the UN out of Geneva. That may be a win.
Budget shortfalls could force the organization to move closer to the communities that it's meant to serve
May 11, 2026
Middle East
Iran war marks the end of American primacy as we know it
For states that had opted to depend on US protection, this should be a wake-up call
May 08, 2026
Washington Politics
Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting
War brings out the best — and worst — in Americans, especially in industry, Capitol Hill and Wall Street
May 06, 2026
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