Congress dithers while Ukraine falls This week, Republicans set yet another precedent for congressional shame and dysfunction. With one gesture, they shocked NATO and pleased Russia in equal measure. Members skipped town for a two-week vacation, not bothering to vote on, much less pass, a critical aid bill. The House of Representatives has broken up for its… Read more.
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Biden Slams Trump’s Threat Against NATO as ‘Dumb’ and ‘Un-American’
Trump threatens NATO members Donald Trump’s norm-busting behavior has redefined the term “unprecedented.” Indeed, he has given political reporters and pundits cause to toss that term around like confetti at a New Year’s Eve bash. Case in point is the unprecedented way Trump threatened he would encourage Russia to have its way with NATO members who “do not pay… Read more.
Finland Joins NATO but Poland Fighting US Over Dead Pope Is Undermining Unity
NATO leaders were beaming with pride and daring yesterday. That is, as they celebrated Finland joining NATO as the 31st member. Because Turkey finally lifted its unilateral embargo… Finland joins NATO President Putin threatened dire consequences if NATO expanded its borders with Russia. Yet, with Finland joining, NATO is now doubling its borders with Russia.… Read more.