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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)
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 ...
Economy
Despite criticism of foreign U.S. Steel acquisition, David McCormick invested in domestic company’s competitors overseas
After the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese megacorporation Nippon Steel was announced Monday, Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate David McCormick blamed the Biden administration’s economic policies despite himself making millions investing in U.S. Steel’s competitors.
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Elections
Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick acknowledges his business dealings in China in speech
During a campaign event on Thursday, Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick openly acknowledged his extensive record of business dealings in China, a major weakness of his campaign.
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Foreign
Rep. Max Miller calls Israel aid bill that he voted for ‘disgusting’ over added IRS cuts
During an interview at the Capitol, Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) criticized the Israel aid package passed by the House of Representatives earlier this month over the government cuts put in it. Citing the ...
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Foreign
NEW VIDEO: Trump praised Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago: ’He’s like a piece of steel, strong, smart’
At a Mar-a-Lago gala on Tuesday night in Palm Beach, Fla., former President Donald Trump (R) praised Chinese President Xi Jinping, one day before President Joe Biden (D) was set to meet the foreign leader.
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Economy
Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate David McCormick invested in companies that outsourced Pennsylvania jobs
Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate David McCormick invested millions of dollars in companies that outsourced thousands of jobs, including jobs in his (debatable) home state.
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Biden
OPINION: Much criticism of Biden fully misrepresents his actions, misunderstands stakes in the Israel-Hamas war
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "[Biden] stands against the terrorism that slaughtered innocent Israelis and took others hostage and against an indiscriminate military response that slaughters innocent Palestinians."
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Biden
OPINION: Echoing FDR and Reagan, President Biden reminds Americans of our obligation to protect freedom
Edwin Eisendrath writes, "He told us, and he told the whole world, that America is not afraid of bullies, no matter how cruel, and that America will not back down in the face of their aggression."
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Biden
Hawley, Cruz criticize Biden administration for DHS employee’s anti-Israel, antisemitic posts. She was hired during Trump administration.
Republican U.S. senators, including Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), have criticized the Biden administration for employing a civil servant who posted anti-Israel and antisemitic messages online, even though she was hired during former President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Democracy
OP-ED: Two lies and a hard truth about right-wing media
Jennifer Schulze writes, "Here in the U.S., two whoppers have taken hold in some newsrooms and congressional offices. One is about Iran’s $6 billion, and the other is about a lid."
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Economy
David McCormick says Biden’s China, EV policies ‘squeezed’ auto workers. But he invested in Chinese EVs at Bridgewater.
Former Bridgewater CEO and probable Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate David McCormick has criticized the Biden administration for its policies on China and electric vehicles (EVs). But he’s made significant financial investments in Chinese EV companies as the CEO of Bridgewater Associates’ hedge fund.
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