Tragedy has a way of magnifying fault lines. In the days following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, America has been left with shock, grief, and a renewed confrontation with its own political divisions. While Kirk’s supporters mourned the loss of a 31-year-old father, husband, and firebrand voice of the right, leaders across the [...]
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On April 29, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed three billionaire businessmen—Warren Stephens, Thomas “Tom” Barrack Jr., and Tilman Fertitta—as ambassadors to the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Italy, respectively. Each nomination reflected President Trump’s longstanding practice of rewarding major donors with prestigious diplomatic posts. Despite partisan debate, all three secured comfortable majorities, signaling a degree of [...]
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