Paul, a libertarian-minded Republican, has long argued with Cheney, who supports aggressive views on national security. When asked about House conservatives who attacked Cheney behind closed doors, Paul joined the criticism in an interview with CNN. “I mean she tries to sabotage everything he tries to do in foreign policy, …
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Gold and silver rose further on Wednesday, after China said the United States ordered it to close its Houston consulate, signaling a further increase in tensions between the two countries and sparking demand for safe-haven assets. “Gold attracts flows when real interest rates compress and when political tensions increase, making …
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His comments on the appearance of women have been “shameful,” said one source with knowledge of the situation, and two sources said it was a fight to get her to participate in an event for International Women’s Day. “He said some pretty sexist, racist things,” said the diplomat with knowledge …
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Bottom line: Discard deadlines, self-imposed or otherwise. This process will take time due to widely divergent views within the party and between parties on this legislation. The biggest question right now, particularly for the leadership of the Republican White House and Senate: Was Tuesday just a ventilation session or a …
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United States President Donald Trump wears a mask when he visits the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland on July 11, 2020. Alex Edelman | AFP | fake pictures While most of the world has become accustomed to wearing face masks as a measure of protection against …
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