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Why Obama’s Immigration Order Was Blocked
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The Unreality Of Obama’s Realpolitik
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Lies, Damn Lies, And Statistics—And California’s “Red Ceiling”

by Bill Whalenvia California on Your Mind
Thursday, November 15, 2018

For all the talk of a “blue wave” and a “red wall” colliding in this election, let’s talk about the “red ceiling” in the nation’s biggest (and pretty much bluest) state.

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John Yoo: Will Mueller Be Satisfied With Written Answers From Trump? (2:36)

interview with John Yoovia Fox News
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Hoover Institution fellow John Yoo discusses whether Mueller be satisfied with written answers from President Trump.

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Former Bush Official Reveals How Mueller Could Fight Matthew Whitaker's Attempts To Interfere In The ...

quoting John Yoovia Alternet
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Many legal and constitutional scholars have come forward to decry President Donald Trump's appointment of Matthew Whitaker as the new acting attorney general.

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Whitaker’s Appointment Is Unconstitutional

by John Yoovia Atlantic
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Trump’s acting attorney general can’t legally hold the office—and that’s a problem for everyone.

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Trump Picks Former CENTCOM Commander For Ambassador To Saudi Arabia

featuring John Abizaidvia Military Times
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

A retired four-star general is President Donald Trump’s pick to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, filling a key diplomatic vacancy at a time when U.S.-Saudi relations are being tested by the slaying of a journalist critical of the Saudi royal family.

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Navigating Gridlock: Congress, The Presidency, And Partisanship

Thursday, November 15, 2018
Hoover Institution, Washington DC

The Hoover Institution hosts "Navigating gridlock: Congress, the presidency, and partisanship" on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM EST. Tune in to the livestream here. 

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A New Afghanistan with H.R. McMaster and Janan Mosazai

interview with H. R. McMaster, Janan Mosazaivia Uncommon Knowledge
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

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H.R. McMaster and Janan Mosazai discuss the current state of Afghanistan, it’s position in the Middle East and Asia, and the path forward for the country. 

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A New Afghanistan With H.R. McMaster And Janan Mosazai

interview with H. R. McMaster, Janan Mosazaivia Uncommon Knowledge
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

H.R. McMaster and Janan Mosazai discuss the current state of Afghanistan, it’s position in the Middle East and Asia, and the path forward for the country.

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Area 45: Trump Agonistes And The Harvard Lawsuit With John Yoo

interview with John Yoovia Area 45
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

The policy and political ramifications of President Trump’s choice of Matthew Whitaker for acting attorney general.

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The Present American Revolution

by Victor Davis Hansonvia National Review
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

The revolution of 1776 sought to turn a colony of Great Britain into a new independent republic based on constitutionally protected freedom. It succeeded with the creation of the United States.

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