End to endless wars debate faces troops in region
The piece argues partial troop reductions in Iraq and Afghanistan while preserving key missions. It notes current forces around 5,200 in Iraq and 8,600 in Afghanistan, with a plan to drop to about 3,000 and 4,500 respectively. It warns full withdrawal risks security and urges transparent deployments and renewed diplomacy.
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Let the People Decide Then One-Party Rule Threat Raises
Trudy Rubin critiques the 2016 McConnell stance on filling Justice Ginsburg's seat and warns that a rushed Republican move risks a one party state. She cites Trump allies abroad and domestic tactics to delegitimize opponents, urging Democratic unity and voter turnout to defend democratic norms.
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Jay Ambrose argues the core issue is judicial philosophy not ideology. He warns against living constitution notions and urges adherence to the Constitution and rule of law while noting partisan hypocrisy on Supreme Court vacancy handling and urging rational, within-law action.
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