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Cheney’s funeral draws Bush, mix of Democrats and Republicans. Not Trump.

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Cheney’s funeral draws Bush, mix of Democrats and Republicans. Not Trump.
The former vice president, who served in the George W. Bush administration, was honored Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Dick Cheney and the fruits of regime change

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Opinion | Dick Cheney and the Fruits of Regime Change
He has largely proved right about Iraq and the broader Middle East.
www.wsj.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
France plans to supply Ukraine with up to 100 Rafale fighter jets

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France plans to supply Ukraine with up to 100 Rafale fighter jets
Kyiv looks to beef up air force.
www.politico.eu
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Europe needs tactical nukes to counter Putin, says Airbus chief

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Europe needs tactical nukes to counter Putin, says Airbus chief
European aerospace heavyweight warns that the continent must have a stronger deterrent against Russia’s massive arsenal.
www.politico.eu
November 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
An article in the UK's Daily Mail on former president George W Bush

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The secret life of George W Bush... and what he's been plotting
He was one of the most consequential presidents in history, cast aside by his own party in the age of Trump, but George W. Bush could have the last laugh.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NATO conducts a large-scale military operation in Romania that is aimed to deter Russian aggression

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As US pulls back, NATO flexes its muscles in Romania
A large-scale military exercise on Europe’s eastern flank aimed to deter Russian aggression.
www.politico.eu
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A Wall Street Journal opinion article on the life and legacy of Dick Cheney

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Opinion | Richard B. Cheney, 1941-2025
The former Vice President protected America in the wake of 9/11.
www.wsj.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
An article by David Frum in The Atlantic on Dick Cheney

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There Was One Dick Cheney All Along
The end of the former vice president’s career reflected its beginnings.
www.theatlantic.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
NATO airspace: Can Baltic startups counter Russian drones?

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NATO airspace: Can Baltic startups counter Russian drones? – DW – 10/28/2025
NATO lacks cost-effective air defenses to take down cheap Russian drones. Baltic startups might have the answer.
www.dw.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Why NATO Is Laughing at Russia's 'Advanced' Kilo II-class Submarine

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Why NATO Is Laughing at Russia’s ‘Advanced’ Kilo II-class Submarine
The Kilo II vessels displace approximately 2,350 tons surfaced and measure roughly 242 feet long with a 32.5-foot beam.
nationalinterest.org
October 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
John E. Sununu, son of former New Hampshire governor and Bush 41 chief of staff John Sununu, announced he will run for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire next year

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John E. Sununu jumps into New Hampshire Senate race
He has been in talks with the White House about his campaign.
www.politico.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Bolivia holds its presidential election today. The runoff is between two center-right capitalists, ending two decades of leftist rule.

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Bolivia ushers in new political era with presidential vote – DW – 10/19/2025
Bolivian voters are electing a new president on Sunday. For the first time in two decades, the economically ailing South American nation will be run by a right-wing capitalist.
www.dw.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Europe is Answering Putin's Challenge

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Europe Is Answering Putin’s Challenge
Members of the NATO alliance are showing real grit—and, for now, the U.S. is with them.
www.theatlantic.com
October 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Putin demanded Ukraine surrender key territory in call with Trump

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Putin demanded Ukraine surrender key territory in call with Trump
The demand from Putin would significantly disadvantage Ukraine and could be an obstacle to peace, officials said.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Jonathan Bush, the nephew of former president George H.W Bush and the cousin of former president George W Bush, is running for the Republican nomination for governor of Maine

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A member of the Bush family is running for office — in Maine
The cousin of George W. Bush is seeking to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
www.politico.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Sanae Takaichi, whose role model is Margaret Thatcher, is set to become Japan's first female prime minister

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Inspired by Thatcher, Japan's PM-in-waiting Takaichi smashes glass ceiling
Sanae Takaichi came out top in a male-dominated race to lead Japan's ruling party on Saturday, putting her on course to emulate her hero, former British leader Margaret Thatcher, and become her country's first female prime minister.
www.reuters.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Kindred spirits on the left and right believe in a New Deal fable

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Opinion | Kindred spirits on the left and right believe in a New Deal fable
Donald Trump is leading the most economically interventionist U.S. administration since FDR’s.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
How Russian drones and jet fighters challenge NATO's defenses

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How Russian Drones and Jet Fighters Challenge NATO’s Defenses
As Russian intrusions into allied airspace ramp up, NATO is being forced to confront its defense readiness. We analyze the bloc’s strategic options.
www.wsj.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Europe is at war with Russia, whether it likes it or not, according to former U.S. ambassador to NATO @ivodaalder.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe is at war with Russia, whether it likes it or not
The fighting in Ukraine is only part of Russia’s wider war against the continent as a whole. It’s high time to recognize this reality and act accordingly.
www.politico.eu
October 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM