“Instead of seeking a short-term extension of the treaty or using the upcoming expiration of the treaty as leverage to get important new limits on Russian weapons or to bring China into the fold, this Administration decided to give an unnecessary and dangerous gift to Russia and the Chinese Communist Party,” McCarthy concluded. “The fact that this comes on day two of the Administration is a troubling sign of how this Administration is approaching two of the most significant national security threats facing our country.” … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Kevin McCarthy Says Biden Admin’s Attempt To Extend Nuclear Weapons Treaty With Russia Is A ‘Mistake’
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Political Unity Can Also Do Harm, Just Look at American History
The American political animal is an intensely partisan beast — but also one that bitterly complains about partisanship and pines for some elysian period in our past when citizens and lawmakers alike were able to put aside “petty” partisan quarrels and work together for the common good. We saw plenty of examples of this self-contradiction in reaction to Joe Biden’s Inaugural Address with its “unity” thematics, which drew praise (if sometimes skeptical and even fearful praise) from pundits and plain folk alike who professed fatigue at the furious partisan dynamics of the last four years and the extended-into-overtime election — which was capped off with an attempted sack of the U.S. Capitol. You’d think partisans were space aliens who landed from another planet, not the very people upset about partisanship. … [Read more...] about Political Unity Can Also Do Harm, Just Look at American History
REPORT: McConnell Has Been Privately Asked By Prominent Republicans, Former White House Officials To Convict Trump
He also mentioned three issues he hopes the Senate will tackle in the coming weeks: “a second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, the confirmation of President Biden’s cabinet and other key officials, and legislation to provide much-needed, almost desperately-needed COVID relief.” … [Read more...] about REPORT: McConnell Has Been Privately Asked By Prominent Republicans, Former White House Officials To Convict Trump
Trump’s Biggest Accomplishments Part 1: Crushing the Caliphate
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 25, 2019, US President Donald Trump (L), Vice President Mike Pence (2nd L) and First Lady Melania Trump (R) stand with Conan, the military dog that was involved with the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, at the White House in Washington, DC. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) … [Read more...] about Trump’s Biggest Accomplishments Part 1: Crushing the Caliphate
Larry King: An appreciation of his legacy from CNN president Jeff Zucker and founder Ted Turner
"My memory of that show is not of a particular question or answer. It's the feeling," King recalled. "The whole thing just felt right. Mario sensed it, too. Afterward, he said, 'This suits you.' I had no idea that I'd just embarked on the longest run in television history... But I knew the platform was perfect." … [Read more...] about Larry King: An appreciation of his legacy from CNN president Jeff Zucker and founder Ted Turner
