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The ‘Epstein files’ implosion bleeds into foreign policy
The ‘Epstein files’ implosion bleeds into foreign policy The “Epstein files” scandal continues to impact US foreign policy, as MAGA influencers face resistance from politicians who are stonewalling them. The lack of new information on the Epstein case has led to growing discontent among Trump’s loyalists and die-hard Epstein truthers. This discontent is now being […]
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German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds
German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, marking a shift in state policy that was previously considered taboo. The criticism from Germany hits differently due to its long-standing commitment to Israel’s […]
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What does Israel’s strike mean for US policy on Iran and prospects for a nuclear deal?
What does Israel’s strike mean for US policy on Iran and prospects for a nuclear deal? Israel’s strike on Iranian nuclear and military facilities has pushed the Middle East closer to a wider, more dangerous regional war, and has implications for recent US diplomatic efforts toward a deal with Tehran over its nuclear program. The […]
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Christian Zionism hasn’t always been a conservative evangelical creed – churches’ views of Israel have evolved over decades
Christian Zionism hasn’t always been a conservative evangelical creed – churches’ views of Israel have evolved over decades Participants in a 'United for Israel' march, led by The Pursuit NW Christian Church, stand on the University of Washington's campus in May 2024. Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images During confirmation hearings, Mike Huckabee, President Donald Trump’s […]
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The Gaza ceasefire is dead − Israeli domestic politics killed it
The Gaza ceasefire is dead − Israeli domestic politics killed it Buildings and a ceasefire left in ruins after airstrikes on March 18, 2025. Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images The ceasefire in Gaza appears to be over. And while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to blame Hamas for the resumption of fighting that […]
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