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Chris Carmichael, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 4th District, answers questions during an April 2, 2026, interview at the Kansas Reflector office in Topeka. Carmichael said he worked on the Iran war plan when he worked at CENTCOM. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)

Kansas congressional candidates with military experience criticize Trump’s handling of Iran war

TOPEKA — As the military’s lead logistics planner for a hypothetical war with Iran, Chris Carmichael reached a simple conclusion. “You really shouldn’t start a war with Iran,” he said. The ...

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Foreign Vance touts tariffs at factory of company that manufactures in China and Mexico By Richard Eberwein – 9/17/25

On Wednesday, Vice President J.D. Vance spoke at Hatch Stamping Company, a factory in Chelsea, Mich. that supports many policies that Vance claims to vehemently disagree with, including outsourcing jobs and addressing climate change.

Economy Pritzker joins Democratic governors in fighting against Trump’s tariff policies By Richard Eberwein – 7/22/25

Last week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed an executive order directing state agencies to evaluate the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and their potential economic impact on consumers.

Foreign Pete Hegseth doesn’t deny there are plans for the U.S. to invade Greenland in hearing By Richard Eberwein – 6/12/25

While testifying in front of the House Armed Services Committee, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to clearly say that the United States does not have plans to invade Greenland.

Economy Joni Ernst called Trump tariffs a ‘tax’ in 2018. In 2025, she’s praising them. By Richard Eberwein – 4/29/25

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) has undergone a complete shift on President Donald Trump’s tariff policies as her state is projected to be hit hard by trade war.

Foreign Visas revoked, status changed for international students in Texas By FREDA ROSS Texas News Service – 4/23/25

Hundreds of international college students in Texas are fighting to stay in the country after their visas were revoked and their legal status changed by the federal government. The Trump ...

Economy OPINION: Trump sends America into a downward spiral By Edwin Eisendrath – 4/03/25

Edwin Eisendrath writes, "In less than 75 days, Mr. Trump has made us poorer, weaker, less healthy, less prepared for the future, less competitive, more isolated and less free."

Foreign State lawmakers representing military recruiting bastions silent on Trump’s Gaza plans By Richard Eberwein – 2/14/25

State lawmakers representing areas with high military recruitment rates remain silent on whether they support President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which would likely involve military action.

Foreign Trump’s Gaza plan elicits diverging answers from Wisconsin lawmakers By Richard Eberwein – 2/06/25

Wisconsin's congressional delegation is split on President Donald Trump’s bold claim that he wants the United States to “take over” the Gaza Strip, with some disapproving while others trying to temper the president's words.

Foreign Derrick Van Orden supports Trump’s call to use the U.S. military in Gaza By Richard Eberwein – 2/05/25

On Wednesday morning, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) indicated support for President Donald Trump’s proposal to use the United States military to colonize the Gaza Strip and displace millions of civilians.

Foreign Report: Michigan State cancels Lunar New Year celebration, citing Trump’s war on DEI By Richard Eberwein – 2/03/25

Michigan State University reportedly scrapped an annual Lunar New Year event in light of Trump administration executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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