Almanac item highlights December 19 2024 birthdates and facts
This almanac entry notes December 19 2024 as day 354 of 2024 with birthdays including Cicely Tyson and Jake Gyllenhaal. It cites Tyson as the first Black American woman with an honorary Oscar and recalls Apollo 17’s return in 1972, plus moon phase dates and a reflective quote.
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McConnell under fire over Trump ties and Ukraine stance
Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin argues McConnell enabled Trump by blocking conviction and now pretends concern over America First policy. She urges McConnell to block risky nominees like Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard, stressing defense, intelligence, and Ukraine commitments.
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Reciprocity as watchword in Trump tariff talk stalls on track record
The piece notes that invoking reciprocity in tariffs is appealing but misleading, citing evidence that the United States already faces higher average tariffs than many peers. It highlights past and proposed tariff plans, Trump’s praise of his steel and aluminum measures, and the risk of long lasting “bargaining chip” tariffs, with expert voices from Ramesh Ponnuru and others weighing in on the economics and politics.
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Germany’s Fall and the Shaky Western Alliance
Marc Fisher argues Germany’s collapse of its SPD led government signals a broader threat to European and global stability. With Merkel’s legacy and rising AfD influence, Europe risks disorder that could limit the U.S. capacity to curb China and counter Putin. The piece warns that without united Europe, NATO cohesion and Western leadership may falter amid tariff fears and debates on Ukraine.
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