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THE WEEK.

Source :
National Review. Apr2024, Vol. 76 Issue 4, p4-18. 8p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Cartoon or Caricatures.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article covers a wide range of topics, including legal issues involving former President Donald Trump, concerns about President Joe Biden's mental capacity, allegations of corruption involving the Biden family, conspiracy theories about musician Taylor Swift, retirements of House Republicans, the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, inflation concerns, restrictions on liquefied-natural-gas export terminals, and the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. The article presents different perspectives on these issues, but it is important for library patrons to critically evaluate the information and consider multiple sources before forming their own conclusions. The text also discusses various topics such as the Affordable Connectivity Program, gendered language in the State Department, presidential greatness rankings, recruitment and retention issues in the military, submarine production for Australia, unionization efforts at Starbucks, a defamation lawsuit against National Review and CEI, NATO's relationship with Russia, an interview with Vladimir Putin by Tucker Carlson, Russia's development of a nuclear device for space, and the discovery of a Hamas intelligence center beneath a UN aid organization headquarters in Gaza City. The article focuses on the current situation in the House of Representatives regarding the defense-supplemental bill, which includes funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill is currently stuck in the House due to Speaker Mike Johnson's concerns about losing his job if he brings it up for a vote. One possible solution is a discharge petition, but it is uncertain if enough members would be willing to sign on, particularly progressive members who oppose unconditional funding for Israel [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280038
Volume :
76
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
National Review
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
175583482