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May 01 2023
Perspectives Blog
When Foreign Policy Matters, Just Not the Way You’d Expect
From the CenterFlorida governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Japan, South Korea, Israel and Great Britain last week, ostensibly to drum up international trade opportunities for his state but primarily to burnish his foreign policy credentials in advance of his likely presidential campaign. DeSantis has been floundering in his pre-candidacy role as Donald Trump’s strongest challenger, so an
Dan SchnurNov 24 2022
Opinion
What’s in a pie? History, culture, and a taste of home.
If you grew up in the northern United States, it’s likely you associate pumpkin pie with Thanksgiving. But travel south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and another orange-colored pie reigns supreme on the holiday table – sweet potato pie.
Historically, pumpkins don’t grow well in the Southern heat. But that’s not the only reason for the absence of pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving was originally
Christian Science MonitorNov 03 2022
News
Alleged Pelosi attacker was in US illegally: DHS
The man who allegedly attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), is in the country illegally and could be deported, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.
A DHS spokesperson said in a statement that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an immigration detainer Tuesday on David DePape, who is facing multiple federal and state
The HillOct 13 2021
News
US to reopen land borders next month for fully vaccinated
After a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is set to announce that it will reopen land borders with Canada and Mexico next month for nonessential travel and demand all international visitors be fully vaccinated.
The new rules, to be announced Wednesday, will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to enter the U.S. regardless of the reason for travel starting in
Fox News DigitalDec 28 2022
News
Global economy is heading into a decade of low growth, economist says
The global economy likely faces a decade of sluggish growth, according to Daniel Lacalle, author and chief economist at Tressis Gestion.
Economies around the world have been grappling with a multitude of shocks — from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to China’s persistent zero-Covid measures — that have sent inflation soaring and weakened activity.
The International Monetary Fund now
CNBCJul 15 2022
News
These are the states where the housing shortage is the worst
The state of the nationwide housing crisis shifted significantly in the mid 2000’s, moving from primarily a coastal issue to one dispersed throughout the U.S., according to a new report.
The report from Up For Growth shows the U.S. fell short of meeting housing needs across the country by more than three million homes in 2019 – up from 1.6 million in 2012.
During this seven-
The HillJul 26 2022
News
As Pelosi Eyes Taiwan Trip, US Anxious On China Red Lines
Apotential visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is stirring alarm in President Joe Biden's administration which fears the trip may cross red lines for China -- and that there is no exit path.
China on Monday warned it was "getting ready" for a Pelosi visit to the self-ruling island next month and that the United States would "bear all responsibility for all serious
International Business TimesAug 04 2022
Analysis
Supreme Court is US ‘decider.’ Here’s how other nations check judiciary.
In its infancy, the U.S. Supreme Court was the runt of the litter of America’s new institutions.
The court had little power compared to Congress or the presidency. Justices traveled the country hearing cases in grueling, unglamorous “circuits.” When they weren’t doing that, they worked out of the U.S. Senate basement. John Rutledge, one of the first justices, resigned inside of a year
Christian Science MonitorSep 19 2022
News
Your complete guide to the Queen's funeral
After days of lying-in-state, the body of the late Queen Elizabeth II is making its final journey as part of a grand state funeral. It travelled first to Westminster Abbey, for a religious service in front of a congregation of thousands, and then to Windsor Castle for a more intimate committal service and, finally, a private burial.
It is a day of emotion, pomp and ceremony the like of
BBC NewsNov 29 2022
News
Republicans Condemn Trump’s Fraternizing with Antisemites
The narrative of GOP silence in response to the appalling meeting was premature.
By Sunday night, the news that Donald Trump had dinner with notorious antisemites Kanye West and Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago had developed into a story about how Republicans had failed to condemn the meeting.
The narrative seemed a bit premature. News of the dinner broke the night before Thanksgiving
National Review (News)