Woodward book accuses Trump of downplaying COVID-19 dangers
The account from Bob Woodward in Rage portrays President Trump as privately acknowledging the virus's severity while publicly downplaying it. It cites early briefings on January 28 and recordings where he called the pathogen deadly, contrasting with public assurances and delayed lockdowns that worsened losses and delayed testing and protective measures.
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Flournoy as Defense Secretary Hope in Biden Admin
The piece argues Michele Flournoy should be defense secretary in eight weeks, noting her Harvard Oxford background and prior Defense and Senate Armed Services roles. It cites Christian Brose on China’s rise, U.S. deterrence needs, and the risk of war with China, plus Brose’s view on defense industry consolidation and calls for renewed leadership to preserve U.S. safety.
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Trump backs Putin while Navalny poisoning stirs outraged calls
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin outlines the pattern of unresolved murders of Putin critics from 2004 to 2018 and argues that Donald Trump defends Moscow’s stance, undermining democratic norms. Merkel demands action, NATO pressure grows over Navalny result.
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