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from Chicago Tribune
First Division Museum, reopening Saturday, tells the story of war with aplomb
The story of the Army's 100-year-old First Division is basically the story of modern warfare, from trenches to terrorism.
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from Current Affairs
pending review, monthly magazine
If you are a Trump supporter, the president has just pardoned “America’s toughest sheriff,” a man who was willing to fight illegal immigration using any means at his disposal. If you are a liberal, Trump has pardoned a despicable racist, a man who spent decades casually violating the civil liberties of Latinos. And if you are a balanced and neutral news organization, Trump has pardoned a “controversial” sheriff who faced “accusations of abuse” and “defied a court order.” But none of these perspectives actually capture the full truth about Joe Arpaio. And I am worried that even those who detest Trump and are appalled by this pardon do not entirely appreciate the depth of Arpaio’s evil, or understand quite how indefensible what Donald Trump just has done is. Frankly I think even Trump may not fully realize the extent of the wrongdoing that he has just signaled his approval of.
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from FEE (Foundation for Economic Education)
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, HIGH, non-profit organization
Why Trump Should Start Paying for the Secret Service
The Secret Service is way over budget because of the President's frequent vacations. Trump, who previously complained about the cost of President Obama’s vacations, is way ahead of his predecessor’s pace. This problem existed before the current president. And in the absence of reform, it will be an issue with future administrations. It’s time to consider some sensible reforms that could limit the agency’s burden on taxpayers.
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
President Trump stood up for justice and for enforcement of our immigration laws when he courageously granted a pardon Friday to Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Despite knowing he would face criticism, the president did what was right. Arpaio was convicted by a federal judge in July of criminal contempt after being charged with violating a court order that attempted to prevent suspected illegal immigrants from being targeted by the sheriff’s traffic patrols. The sheriff acknowledged continuing the patrols, but said that targeting was not the focus.
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from The Heritage Foundation
RIGHT BIAS, MIXED, think tank in Washington, D.C
New Afghanistan Strategy Offers a Fresh Dose of Reality
In his address last Monday, President Donald Trump drew attention to something that has been too long denied or ignored by policymakers: America’s “forgotten war” in Afghanistan remains one to be fought and to be won. Trump’s speech demonstrated that he, along with his formidable national security team, understand what is at stake in Afghanistan and that the United States and our partners must confront realities on the ground as they are, not as we wish them to be. The president touched four bases in this speech, and in doing so, hit a home run. Time will tell if this administration can accomplish what its predecessors have not, but the president’s speech Monday was a much-needed dose of reality, and a sign there is reason to be hopeful that America’s “forgotten war” does not remain so.
Afghanistan by the Numbers
Does the president's announced policy on Afghanistan make sense? To decide, let's look at how a national security professional would deconstruct Trump's Aug. 21 speech. A serious national security assessment starts by reviewing what interests you're trying to protect. It doesn't necessarily start with what's already been spent and how many lives have been sacrificed.
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New Afghanistan Strategy Offers a Fresh Dose of Reality
In his address last Monday, President Donald Trump drew attention to something that has been too long denied or ignored by policymakers: America’s “forgotten war” in Afghanistan remains one to be fought and to be won. Trump’s speech demonstrated that he, along with his formidable national security team, understand what is at stake in Afghanistan and that the United States and our partners must confront realities on the ground as they are, not as we wish them to be. The president touched four bases in this speech, and in doing so, hit a home run. Time will tell if this administration can accomplish what its predecessors have not, but the president’s speech Monday was a much-needed dose of reality, and a sign there is reason to be hopeful that America’s “forgotten war” does not remain so.
Afghanistan by the Numbers
Does the president's announced policy on Afghanistan make sense? To decide, let's look at how a national security professional would deconstruct Trump's Aug. 21 speech. A serious national security assessment starts by reviewing what interests you're trying to protect. It doesn't necessarily start with what's already been spent and how many lives have been sacrificed.
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from Newsweek
HURRICANE HARVEY DAY 2 AS IT HAPPENED: ALERTS, PICTURES AND UPDATES ON TEXAS AND LOUISIANA STORM
The powerful eye of the storm initially reached land by 11 p.m. ET Friday between Port Aransas and Port O'Connor, Texas. The Category 4 storm was packing winds of more than 130 mph. Harvey was downgraded to a still-dangerous Category 3 hurricane around 2 a.m. ET when winds dropped to 125 mph, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm knocked down trees, power lines and signs in south Texas. It is the most powerful storm to make landfall in the U.S. since 2005.
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from The Washington Post
Newspaper in Washington, D.C.
As Britain cracks down on weapons, criminals turn to acid attacks
Attacks by people throwing acid at their victims has tripled in the past three years in Britain, stoking fears that almost anyone can be the victim — from a moped rider to the city banker or politician. The alarming rise comes amid a clampdown on weapons and fears of a frightening new crime fad involving teenage motorbike thieves using corrosive substances, in part because they are relatively easy to obtain.
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