Section: US & Canada
Is Trump the New Reagan?
Since World War II, the two men who have most terrified this city by winning the presidency are Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. And they have much in common. Both came out of the popular culture, Reagan out of Hollywood, Trump out of a successful reality TV show. Both possessed the gifts of showmen — extraordinarily valuable political assets in a...
A huge portion of the news we read is about terrorism — and it has consequences for how we live our lives
Maurizio Degl’Innocenti/ANSA via AP A very large portion of the news we consume is about terrorism in America and Europe. That coverage has consequences on how people live their lives. In the wake of the San Bernardino terrorist attacks, one women (who did not yet have kids) told the New York Times she planned to home school her future...
Before presidential run, Trump called Russia the ‘biggest problem’ and geopolitical foe of U.S.
In a series of interviews in March of 2014, Donald Trump singled out Russia as the United States’ “biggest problem” and greatest geopolitical foe. Trump’s comments more than two years ago, which came in the wake of Russian incursions into Crimea, offer a sharp contrast to the Russia-friendly rhetoric he has employed since launching...
Where Obama went wrong on foreign policy
On a trip to Manila in 2014, President Obama was pressed by reporters about the “weakness” of his foreign policy, especially in Syria and Ukraine. He responded sharply, “Why is … Click to Continue » …read more Source: Miami...
Popular vote loser Trump still miffed at intelligence officials, takes aim at outgoing CIA director
Donald Trump’s pint-sized ego is bruised and battered and he does’t have to take it anymore. So after outgoing CIA director John Brennan suggested that Trump might have more national security responsibilities than just tweeting once he’s pr*sident, Trump hit back. The president-elect took to Twitter Sunday evening to respond to...
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, Jan. 16 ——— ETHICS WATCHDOG LOOKING INTO TRUDEAU VACATION: Canada’s ethics watchdog plans to take a closer look at Justin Trudeau’s recent family holiday at the Aga Khan’s private island in the Bahamas, fanning the flames of a controversy the government has so far been unable to snuff...
Canada will have to do more in NATO if U.S. backs out
A soldier of the Polish Army sits in a tank as a NATO flag flies behind him. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) OTTAWA — Canada will have to contribute more to NATO if the U.S. follows through on president-elect Donald Trump’s musings on withdrawing from the alliance, says the head of the House of Commons foreign affairs committee. Liberal MP Bob...
Poroshenko says Ukrainians at risk of losing faith in EU path
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Monday Ukrainians risked becoming disillusioned with Ukraine’s pro-European path… …read more Source:...
Why Europe Is Worried About Donald Trump’s Latest Remarks
President-elect Donald Trump hasn’t been shy about sharing his views about the world, in general, and Europe, in particular. He was criticized during the presidential campaign for questioning the value of NATO, praising the U.K.’s decision to leave the EU, and linking terrorist attacks to the million or so asylum-seekers who have...
Before presidential run, Trump called Russia the ‘biggest problem’ and geopolitical foe of U.S.
WASHINGTON — In a series of interviews in March of 2014, Donald Trump singled out Russia as the United States’ “biggest problem” and greatest geopolitical foe. Trump’s comments more than two years ago, which came in the wake of Russian incursions into Crimea, offer a sharp contrast to the Russia-friendly rhetoric he has employed since...
