#Decision time in Ukraine — will Biden make the right choice?

#Decision time in Ukraine — will Biden make the right choice?

Contrary to recent arguments presented by John Mearsheimer and retired U.S. Army Col. Douglas Macgregor, Ukraine’s counteroffensive has not failed. But it has reached a transition point, and decisions must be made. We are now 20 months into a war that then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told us would last three days. Russian planners estimated 10 days.  A Ukrainian military…

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#Forget governance: Dysfunctional Republicans are putting on a show

#Forget governance: Dysfunctional Republicans are putting on a show

Addressing the 1960 Republican Convention after Vice President Richard Nixon acceded to New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller’s demands to adopt more liberal positions in the party’s platform, Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz) addressed his disappointed supporters:  “Let’s grow up conservatives! If we want to take this party back — as I think we can someday — let’s get…

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#Watch live: Biden honors Gen. Mark Milley 

#Watch live: Biden honors Gen. Mark Milley 

President Biden on Friday morning is honoring the service of retiring Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley by speaking at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to the general. Milley assumed the top military role midway through former President Trump’s administration with strong bipartisan support in the Senate. But he also faced controversy during and…

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#Republicans push Schumer to vote on top generals amid Tuberville hold

#Republicans push Schumer to vote on top generals amid Tuberville hold

Senate Republicans are pressuring Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to vote on some of President Biden’s top military nominations amid Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Al.) hold, which is blocking Senate leadership from moving nominations and promotions in expedited package votes. GOP senators pushed for targeted voted during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday…

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