NYTIMES (Kapil Komireddi) - Indian Democracy Isn’t Dead After All
This summer’s youth-led revolt punctured Modi’s aura and showed that Indian democracy may still be able to renew itself from below.
ABCNEWS - Trump is taking his Friday Cabinet meeting on the road to Camp David
President Donald Trump is taking his next Cabinet meeting on the road to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland
NYTIMES (Daisuke Wakabayashi) - In Another Wild Day for South Korean Stocks, Market Surges 15 Percent
After a sharp sell-off, South Korea’s stock market rallied as concerns about overspending on artificial intelligence eased, sending the country’s chip shares higher.
NYTIMES (Andrew E. Kramer) - Political Turmoil Will Not Derail Killer Robot Program, Former Minister Says
The recently ousted Ukrainian defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, an advocate for drone and robot warfare, says Ukraine’s tech-heavy strategy will persist.
NYTIMES (Selam Gebrekidan) - A Ton of Space Junk Tumbles Unpredictably to Earth Every Week
Flaming chunks of metal crash into homes, farms and parking lots. Who’s to blame? And who pays for the damage?
NEWSNATIONNOW (Leland Vittert) - Chinese-connected cars in US? More like 'rolling spy machines,' author says
Restrictions should be cemented as Waymo seeks to buy Chinese cars for the U.S., Gordon Chang says.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Online accusations spark threats after Nolan Wells death
"You've got people who are in legitimate fear for their lives," Latino said.
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Eldar Mamedov) - Zelensky’s Caspian Gambit Failed—for Now
President Trump should rebuff Ukraine’s efforts to get involved in the Iran War. The post Zelensky’s Caspian Gambit Failed—for Now appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs Zelensky’s Caspian Gambit Failed—for Now President Trump should rebuff Ukraine’s efforts to get involved in the Iran War. Photo by Zelenskyy Social Media Account/Anadolu via Getty Images Recent images from the White House showed a familiar scene: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky once again making a pilgrimage to meet President Donald Trump. The stated purpose for this visit was to secure continued American support for Ukraine’s struggle against Russia, particularly through the provision of more air defense missile interceptors. In the days before the meeting, Ukraine had launched a…Open
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (W. James Antle III) - Fauci and Graham: Trump’s Disaster Men
The former infectious disease maven and the late senator each found ways to engineer catastrophes for Trump. The post Fauci and Graham: Trump’s Disaster Men appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics Politics Fauci and Graham: Trump’s Disaster Men The former infectious disease maven and the late senator each found ways to engineer catastrophes for Trump. Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP via Getty Images It was a strange coincidence that Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth at nearly the same time memorial services for Lindsey Graham were concluding. While the buck stops with the commander-in-chief, Fauci gave advice publicly and privately that derailed President Donald Trump’s first term. Graham’s public and private counsel may yet derail Trump’s second term. …Open
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Harrison Berger) - Understanding Section 219
Whatever its supporters say, the NDAA provision would massively expand defense ties between the U.S. and Israel. The post Understanding Section 219 appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics Understanding Section 219 Whatever its supporters say, the NDAA provision would massively expand defense ties between the U.S. and Israel. Two weeks ago, the House of Representatives passed its version of a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2027. This “must-pass” legislation, which sets policy and authorizes annual funding for the military, is usually a relatively uncontroversial affair. This year’s NDAA process, however, has seen intense criticism directed at one particular part of the bill. This is Section 219 , a provision intended to consolidate and expand the defense relationship between the United…Open