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"Life isn’t fair," President John F. Kennedy once said. A hundred years hence, history books will recall President Trump for his two impeachments and detail the deadly U.S. Capitol riot that he is accused of fomenting — never mind that he told his supporters at a rally near the White House: "I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard." [Emphasis added.] … [Read more...] about Deroy Murdock: Trump really did Make America Great Again — here’s how

But elsewhere, immunization drives have barely gotten off the ground. Many experts are predicting another year of loss and hardship in places like Iran, India, Mexico and Brazil, which together account for about a quarter of the world’s COVID-19 deaths. … [Read more...] about India starts ‘world’s biggest’ COVID-19 vaccination drive

This was long overdue. The U.S. has voluntarily regulated its contact with Taiwanese officials since its recognition of China over 40 years ago, and consequent de-recognition of Taiwan. By limiting and restricting the relationships American officials could build with their Taiwanese counterparts, the U.S. propitiated the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ever-constant paranoia vis a vis its domestic legitimacy. Taiwan remained an American partner despite de-recognition — but restricted contact has not helped U.S.-Taiwanese policy coordination, and served as a reminder that America, despite its guarantees to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, was willing too often to submit to China’s will and indulge the CCP’s unease. … [Read more...] about Biden should expand contact between US and Taiwanese officials

The things I remember with a shiver are matters of stress not death: Childhood nightmares of gunmen emerging from dark trees; the friend of my father’s whose back was pockmarked by the scars of bullet wounds; the compression of the air as my Dad and I sat at our dining room table and a bomb went off a couple of miles away. … [Read more...] about Belfast’s Troubles echo in today’s Washington

Many condemned the U.S. move, including Sen. Bob MenendezRobert (Bob) MenendezYear-end deal creates American Latino, women's history museums Lawmakers call for including creation of Latino, women's history museums in year-end spending deal Trump offered 0 million to terrorism victims to save Sudan-Israel deal  MORE (N.J.), the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who said in a statement at the time, “After four years of President TrumpDonald TrumpCIA chief threatened to resign over push to install Trump loyalist as deputy: report Azar in departure letter says Capitol riot threatens to 'tarnish' administration's accomplishments Justice Dept. argues Trump should get immunity from rape accuser's lawsuit MORE’s empty boasting that he stands for the rule of law, his term ends with his administration once again turning a blind eye to the facts and selling out U.S. national security interests.”  … [Read more...] about Justice Dept. blasts Mexico’s decision to close probe of former defense minister