#The GOP’s Trump-less debates ignore the real elephant in the room

#The GOP’s Trump-less debates ignore the real elephant in the room

The second Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, Calif., presented a stark contrast to the inaugural one in Milwaukee a month ago. At the same time, there were far too many unpopular similarities.   Moderators Dana Perino and Stuart Varney had never moderated a presidential debate, and it showed.  Despite former President Trump’s formidable lead in national and early state voting, he…

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#For better or worse, older politicians are here to stay

#For better or worse, older politicians are here to stay

Viewed from a certain angle at dusk, the Statue of Liberty’s noble face — streaked by age, oxidation and pigeon guano — appears as though it’s creased with wrinkles. It’s a fitting metaphor for a nation that, like its leaders, has never been older.  By practically every metric, America is aging in profound and unprecedented ways. By…

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#Newsom faces challenging decision in Feinstein replacement

#Newsom faces challenging decision in Feinstein replacement

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is faced with a difficult decision over who will fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s (D-Calif.) seat after her passing Friday at age 90.  Feinstein, the longest-serving woman in the Senate, died after three decades in the upper chamber. The pressure is now on Newsom to appoint a replacement to temporarily serve as senator for…

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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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#Hold Iran accountable for expelling nuclear inspectors

#Hold Iran accountable for expelling nuclear inspectors

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear provocations continue to mount. The clerical regime on Sept. 16 barred one-third of all International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors from the country’s nuclear facilities. The organization’s director general, Rafael Grossi, said in a statement that Tehran’s move is “disproportionate and unprecedented” and “affects in a direct and severe way the ability of the…

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