Not just any price: The significance of Saudi-Israel normalization

In recent weeks, there has been speculation about a potential deal to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, which has generated excitement among Israeli and American officials. This kind of agreement has the potential to be a significant diplomatic success. The security of both Israel and the Arabian Peninsula has long been considered a …

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Reasons behind the Disdain of the Populist Right Towards Universities

In the spring of 2017, Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, made it illegal for the Central European University (CEU) to offer U.S.-accredited degrees at its Budapest campus. However, this move was more than just an attack on its founder, George Soros. As the former president and rector of the CEU at that time, …

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US Interests Suffered under Trump-era Absence, White House Highlights as it Rejoins UNESCO

The White House celebrated the United States rejoining the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in anticipation of first lady Jill Biden’s upcoming trip to France. This comes four years after former President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the agreement, a move that senior administration officials now recognize as having been detrimental to …

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White House Implements Measures to Curb Short-Term ‘Junk’ Insurance Plans and Surprise Billing

The Biden administration has unveiled plans to tackle “junk” insurance plans and surprise medical fees as part of its “Bidenomics” agenda, with the aim of reducing healthcare costs for Americans. The White House’s proposed rules target short-term health plans, often referred to as “junk plans” by critics. Unlike plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), …

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Karine Jean-Pierre’s Alleged Hatch Act Violation Remains Unaddressed by the Biden Administration.

One of the noteworthy governing concepts that emerged from the Trump White House was the realization that rules are often treated as mere suggestions. Violating them may result in some disapproval or court intervention, but in many cases, individuals can get away with it. Unfortunately, the Biden administration has not entirely distanced itself from this …

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Donald Trump Exhibits Deep Fear and Apprehension

Donald Trump appears to be displaying signs of fear, as evidenced by his recent interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier. In the interview, Trump was noticeably jittery and combative, which is not unusual for him as he tends to respond aggressively even to easy questions. However, there was something different this time. Trump seemed …

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Treating Patients Who Have Fallen from the Border Wall

As the stretcher was wheeled into the room, my attention was drawn away from the patient chart by the sight of a burly man in the characteristic dark-green uniform of the U.S. Border Patrol. The patient, a young woman, shivered and struggled to maintain composure while a spinal collar immobilizing her neck suggested a possible …

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