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Retaliatory tariffs from Mexico, Canada, and China are inevitable, as are disputes at the World Trade Organization. Such conflicts weaken alliances and embolden adversaries, creating opportunities for nations such as China to position themselves as champions of free trade in a world where the United States is retreating.
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Donald Trump’s post-election Cabinet selections reveal a curious blend of ideological diversity and political opportunism, drawing upon figures who have traveled across the partisan divide.
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Pam Bondi’s political ascent began in the Sunshine State, where she served as Florida’s Attorney General from 2011 to 2019. A polished litigator with an uncanny ability to navigate the treacherous waters of public opinion.
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The Unitary Executive Theory, though a modern lightning rod, has deep historical roots in the architecture of American government. Its intellectual foundation is drawn from Article II of the Constitution, which declares, “The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States.”
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To be clear, absenteeism is not unique to Republicans. It is a bipartisan failing, symptomatic of a broader cultural shift in Congress toward performative politics over substantive governance.
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Project 2025, a 922-page policy manifesto crafted by the Heritage Foundation and allied conservative groups, is less a think tank’s fever dream than a calculated strategy to dismantle the bureaucratic state.
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Trump’s motivation may be multifaceted: a signal of his administration’s seriousness about military accountability, a rebuke to what he perceives as entrenched and ineffectual leadership, or perhaps a preemptive narrative of competence and toughness.
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Dave McCormick, the Republican challenger, enters the recount with an ostensible lead—a numerical cushion sufficient to foster confidence but slender enough to summon the echoes of uncertainty.
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The temptation to seek protectionist policies is perennial, especially during economic uncertainty or perceived imbalances in trade. However, one must remember that while tariffs may seek to punish foreign competitors, the reverberations are felt at home.
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The appointment of Hegseth reinforces the notion that Trump’s administration seeks pliability above proficiency.
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Republicans would do well to remember that American governance, at its best, is an exercise in the art of restraint.
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Stefanik's appointment comes as an eyebrow-raising choice, not merely for its timing but for what it signifies about the evolution—or perhaps devolution—of the Republican Party. Known initially as a moderate voice from upstate New York, Stefanik's trajectory over the past decade has mirrored the party's own transformation: from a coalition of ideological diversity to one more monolithic in its fealty to Trumpian orthodoxy.
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In the gilded corridors of Trump’s imagination, his chosen circle mirrors both his brand of fervent populism and his flair for disruptive showmanship. The consequential question of who might find themselves seated at his metaphorical table can be approached with a calculated blend of past patterns and political pragmatism.
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On this day in history, November 7, 1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt won an unprecedented fourth term as President of the United States. In the midst of World War II and despite declining health, Roosevelt’s continued leadership was seen as vital for both national stability and global alliances. This victory marked a unique chapter in American history, reinforcing Roosevelt’s lasting impact on the presidency while igniting discussions that would ultimately shape constitutional law and modern political customs.
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With McConnell’s impending departure, a leadership race is underway that could define the GOP's trajectory over the next several years. The contenders represent a spectrum of Republican ideology, each offering a different flavor of post-Trumpian governance.
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