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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 BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Ernst claims Trump privately backs military aid to Ukraine By LAURA BELIN Bleeding Heartland – 6/19/24

Originally posted on June 17 U.S. Senator Joni Ernst asserted on June 14 that former President Donald Trump privately supports continuing U.S. military assistance to Ukraine. Ernst spoke to Bleeding ...

Elections Michigan Senate candidate spews anti-China rhetoric despite working to expand Chinese companies and personal wealth By Richard Eberwein – 5/08/24

Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers’ campaign website is filled with tough on China rhetoric, even though he has a long record of helping expand the reach of Chinese companies in the U.S. and Europe.

Foreign Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes making congresspeople join the Ukrainian military if they vote for aid package By Richard Eberwein – 4/18/24

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) proposed an amendment to a foreign aid bill Wednesday that would require members of Congress who vote in favor to join the Ukrainian military.

Economy Environmental groups rally at U.S. Steel for ‘voice at the table’ By DANIELLE SMITH Keystone State News Connection – 4/12/24

People working for environmental justice are rallying today at the downtown Pittsburgh headquarters of U.S. Steel, voicing their concerns to company shareholders about creating a healthier future ...

Foreign OPINION: MAGA stooge or Russian one? Doesn’t make any difference — they’re the same By Edwin Eisendrath – 4/12/24

Edwin Eisendrath writes, "From Trump to Senator J.D. Vance, this cowardly and anti-American view is fully in keeping with MAGA’s current worldview."

Elections China hawk Dave McCormick invested in Chinese companies that produce weapons of war By Richard Eberwein – 4/12/24

Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick invested millions in Chinese weapons manufacturers, despite the former hedge fund CEO constantly warning about the national security threat that the Asian superpower poses.

Foreign BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Ernst, Hinson keep quiet about Ukraine visit By LAURA BELIN Bleeding Heartland – 4/10/24

Originally published on April 9 Traveling to a strategically important foreign country as part of a Congressional delegation is an honor—but you wouldn’t guess that from how Iowa’s current ...

Democracy Lev Parnas accuses Ron Johnson of knowingly spreading false narratives on Russia’s behalf By Richard Eberwein – 3/21/24

During a congressional hearing in front of the House Oversight Committee, Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, accused U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) of knowingly spreading false narratives concocted by Russia.

Foreign Indiana farmland off limits to ‘foreign adversaries’ By JOE ULERY Indiana News Service – 3/19/24

A bipartisan law set to take effect this summer prohibits foreign adversaries from buying Hoosier farmland. The signature of Gov. Eric Holcomb was the final step for House Bill 1183. The landmark ...

Foreign Republican Minnesota state representative shares unfounded conspiracy theory that new state flag honors Somalia By Richard Eberwein – 12/21/23

On Tuesday, Minnesota state Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R-Fredenberg Township) reposted an unfounded conspiracy theory on social media claiming that a proposed redesign for the Minnesota state flag is a tribute to the country of Somalia.

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