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Somewhere, Ronald Reagan Is Weeping
Conservatism in the United States used to stand for limited government authority. Now, the American right has taken itself out of the game.
Democrats Sue Trump Camp, Russia, Alleging Conspiracy
The Democratic Party sues Donald Trump's son, his son-in-law, his campaign, the Russian Federation and WikiLeaks, saying they conspired to undercut Democrats in the 2016 election.
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Why Are Some on the Left Falling for Fake News on Syria?
Just because Donald Trump is using the recent chemical attack as an excuse to bomb Syria does not mean the attack didn't happen. We need to acknowledge the reality of Syrian suffering at the hands of Assad, Putin and the U.S.
Chemical Weapons Team Kept From Alleged Attack Site in Syria
Inspectors' lack of access to Douma has left unanswered questions about the April 7 attack that prompted a military response by the U.S. and two allies.
France, U.K. Gamble in Joining Trump's Syria Strike
Critics swiftly accuse the two U.S. allies of playing loyal deputies to an unpredictable American leader, viewed by many in Europe with suspicion or outright scorn.
'Mission Accomplished' in Syria, Trump Declares on Twitter
But Syrian allies Russia and Iran call the use of force by Western allies a "military crime" and "act of aggression" with the potential to worsen a humanitarian crisis.
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How 'Russiagate' Produced the Missile Attack on Syria
The U.S.-led strike is the latest result of baiting Donald Trump as a puppet of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Pro-War Press, Not Cambridge Analytica, Is the Real Scandal
The story is heavy on Russophobic propaganda and light on proof that the data analysis company influenced the 2016 election in any substantial way.
Russia Accuses U.K. of Faking Chemical Attack in Syria
Vladimir Putin's Defense Ministry says images of supposed victims of last weekend's purported attack were staged with "Britain's direct involvement" but offers no evidence.
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Looking to History to Understand Cyber-Conflict
With the Pentagon calling for a nuclear response to non-nuclear attacks on critical infrastructure, a new book explores the digital front.