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El-Sayed on Vance ‘evil’ remark: ‘What’s evil is corrupting yourself’
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El-Sayed on Vance ‘evil’ remark: ‘What’s evil is corrupting yourself’

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El-Sayed on Vance ‘evil’ remark: ‘What’s evil is corrupting yourself’
US Politics

El-Sayed on Vance ‘evil’ remark: ‘What’s evil is corrupting yourself’

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Monday shot back at Vice President Vance’s comment about him being “very, very evil.” Earlier Monday, Vice President Vance went after El-Sayed at a rally in Detroit, calling him “evil.” “There’s something about Abdul El-Sayed that is very, very evil and on the rise in the United States…

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Massie names Epstein ‘coconspirators,” discusses new Epstein files legislation
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Massie names Epstein ‘coconspirators,” discusses new Epstein files legislation

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has been a key figure in a push to release files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the last few years, read off over a dozen names of what he said were “Epstein coconspirators” on Monday. “On the House floor tonight, I read the names of several Epstein…

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Caine tells Slotkin there are no plans to send military to polls in November
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Caine tells Slotkin there are no plans to send military to polls in November

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine told Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) in a letter that there are no plans to send the military to the polls in November’s midterm elections. “Election administration and security remain the fundamental responsibility of state and local officials. The Joint Force has no plans to send Federal military…

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Democrats propose counter to GOP’s anti-socialism resolution
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Democrats propose counter to GOP’s anti-socialism resolution

Four Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives made a move Monday to publicly criticize socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) — as a counter to a Republican resolution that would do the same.  The Republican resolution, which was introduced by Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.) and is slated to come to the floor this week,…

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Iranian Launchers Struck By U.S. Held Exotic And Highly Concerning Rocket-Delivered Sea Mines
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Iranian Launchers Struck By U.S. Held Exotic And Highly Concerning Rocket-Delivered Sea Mines

Seeding mine fields at standoff distances via rockets puts the critical southern route through the strait, now a global lifeline, at great risk. The post Iranian Launchers Struck By U.S. Held Exotic And Highly Concerning Rocket-Delivered Sea Mines appeared first on TWZ.

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El-Sayed edges Rogers in Michigan Senate poll
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El-Sayed edges Rogers in Michigan Senate poll

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leading opponent former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) by a few points in the battle for a seat in the upper chamber, according to new polling. In the EPIC-MRA poll, 43 percent of respondents either said they would back Rogers or leaned toward him if their ballots were due that…

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How to Compete with Chinese AI in Central Asia
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How to Compete with Chinese AI in Central Asia

An all-or-nothing approach to AI development in Central Asia won’t serve the United States in competition with China. The post How to Compete with Chinese AI in Central Asia appeared first on The National Interest.

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Has North Korea Achieved Minimum Deterrence?
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Has North Korea Achieved Minimum Deterrence?

The United States’ massive nuclear arsenal cannot guarantee safety from a nuclear attack. The post Has North Korea Achieved Minimum Deterrence? appeared first on The National Interest.

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Why ‘Mowing the Lawn’ Isn’t a Winning Strategy for the Iran War
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Why ‘Mowing the Lawn’ Isn’t a Winning Strategy for the Iran War

The latest round of Iran sanctions will be anything but an “economic D-Day” for Tehran. The post Why ‘Mowing the Lawn’ Isn’t a Winning Strategy for the Iran War appeared first on The National Interest.

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Saying Goodbye to the Syrian Democratic Forces
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Saying Goodbye to the Syrian Democratic Forces

During the fight against ISIS, the SDF proved that the Kurds were useful allies to the United States. Now they may prove equally useful to the new Syrian government. The post Saying Goodbye to the Syrian Democratic Forces appeared first on The National Interest.

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Brazilian Gripen F Completes Maiden Flight
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Brazilian Gripen F Completes Maiden Flight

As the launch customer of the Gripen F, Brazil has worked with Saab to develop the twin-seat fighter jet. The post Brazilian Gripen F Completes Maiden Flight appeared first on The National Interest.

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Beijing and Washington Can Build AI Safety Despite Mutual Distrust
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Beijing and Washington Can Build AI Safety Despite Mutual Distrust

Practical cooperation should exist alongside competition.

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