Terrible poll ratings would bother some politicians. Donald Trump isn’t one of them | Arwa Mahdawi

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A low approval rating will not cause the US president to hang his head in shame. He’s more likely to dig inYou’ll know the famous quote, bastardised from a 1926 column by the Baltimore journalist HL Mencken, that “No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.” The rest of the quote,…

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U.S. Personnel Who Died in Mexico Were Working For the CIA, Sources Say

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Two Americans killed in Mexico, previously identified only as “staff from the United States Embassy,” participated in a raid on a drug lab.

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Scoop: DeSantis “begging” Trump for prime role in administration

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President Trump has told confidants that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is “begging” for a job in Trump’s administration — including attorney general — Axios has learned.DeSantis also has expressed interest in being secretary of defense and even a spot on the U.S. Supreme Court, according to six sources briefed on the discussions.Why it matters: DeSantis…

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Lebanon’s Moment of Reckoning

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How to make sure the cease-fire weakens Hezbollah instead of strengthening it.

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Who Wants to Be an American Diplomat?

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The State Department has launched a throwback recruitment campaign following layoffs and changes to diversity policies.

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Our Idiot President “Can’t Even Surrender Right”

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We will get the worst possible result from the least-worst choice.

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BREAKING: A Truly Unhinged Trump Interview | Morning Shots LIVE

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A recording from The Bulwark’s live video

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Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops

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Trump’s nominee for Fed chair faces tough questions in Senate hearing

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Kevin Warsh said he would maintain his independence – but wouldn’t say Trump lost 2020 presidential electionUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s nominee for US Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, faced a tumultuous hearing in Washington on Tuesday, fielding scrutiny over his wealth and his ability to operate independently of the president who appointed…

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