AMERICANTHINKER - The 2026 NATO Summit Confirmed A New Transatlantic Bargain
American Thinker By Ruel Domi President Trump has been clear: As China becomes a rising threat, America cannot single-handedly carry the burden of Europe’s defense.
AMERICANTHINKER - Who Watches the Watchers?
chatgpt By Brian C. Joondeph Trust is important. Verification is essential.
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NPR (Rachana Pradhan) - 'I just wanted to give up': Disabled patients face Medicaid denials from IT errors
Complex computer systems that decide whether people get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Now changes to comply with Trump's tax and domestic policy law are inundating those systems.
NPR (Marielle Segarra) - So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills
A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.
WASHINGTONPOST (Natalie Allison) - Republicans don’t want to go there again on Trump’s 2020 election fraud claims
The president pressed the GOP to embrace his latest allegations, but many candidates kept their focus on issues they see as more salient to voters.
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NYTIMES (The Editorial Board) - Taxing New York’s Second Homes Is a Step Toward Fairness
The recent debate over the new pied-à-terre tax in the city offers a useful case study.
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NYTIMES (W.J. Hennigan) - A.I. Drones Are Coming. We Are Not Ready.
World leaders are marching us toward an uncertain era of new warfare — fast.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Inside House Democrats' fear-driven turn against Israel
Last week's dramatic showdown over cutting U.S. aid to Israel offered a glimpse into just how profoundly progressive anger is reshaping Democratic politics. Why it matters: It's not just that the left is winning seats — they're ousting incumbents and instilling panic among House Democrats, who fear they may be next if they don't take a more hostile posture toward Israel. - "Our primary victories this cycle defeating AIPAC-backed candidates ... is forcing the Democratic caucus to finally heed the calls of their voters," said Usamah Andrabi, a spokesperson for Justice Democrats. - It's a reality the pro-Israel center sees as well. "This is no longer about substance," Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) tells Axios, "It's about the raw fear of…
According to a House Democrat involved in efforts to sink the amendment, how much impact did Hakeem Jeffries' letter opposing the measure have?
The lawmaker stated Jeffries' letter "made a huge difference" and "picked up like 30 to 40 people" who were on the fence, estimating that as many as 150 Democrats might have supported the amendment if he had not spoken out.
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How did the vote on the amendment affect House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) within his own party?
The vote put Hakeem Jeffries in the minority of his own party, as he was among the 98 Democrats who voted against the measure.
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What reason did some House Democrats give for voting for the amendment despite having substantive concerns with the measure?
They stated they wanted to send a message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
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What was the primary criticism regarding the substance of Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment?
At issue for many Democrats was that the amendment made no carveout to preserve non-military diplomatic funding.
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Who introduced the amendment to the State Department funding bill that sought to prohibit funding to Israel?
The amendment was introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.).
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How many House Democrats voted in favor of the amendment to the State Department funding bill that would have prohibited money from going to Israel?
103 House Democrats voted in favor of the amendment.
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NPR (Michel Martin) - Morning news brief
The U.S. carries out a wave of strikes against Iran, as fighting between the two escalates, Congress faces long to-do list as August recess approaches, Andy Burnham becomes U.K.'s 7th prime minister.
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NYTIMES (Katie Robertson) - U.S. Average Gas Price Returns to $4 a Gallon as Iran Crisis Escalates
A month ago, drivers were enjoying some relief at the pump after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Now, prices are rising again.