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Friday, September 25, 2020

Charles Barkley blasts movement to defund police: 'Who are black people supposed to call? Ghostbusters?' - TheBlaze

Charles Barkley blasts movement to defund police: 'Who are black people supposed to call? Ghostbusters?' - TheBlaze: 'We need to stop that defund or abolish the cops crap'

Democrats Pivot To In-Person Voting, Fear Mail-In Could Lead To Problems | The Daily Wire

Democrats Pivot To In-Person Voting, Fear Mail-In Could Lead To Problems | The Daily Wire: Democratic politicians and groups are beginning to push voters to vote in person or hand deliver their absentee ballots as concerns grow over what a flood

The National Centre for Padre Pio is a monument rooted in faith and gratitude – Catholic World Report

The National Centre for Padre Pio is a monument rooted in faith and gratitude – Catholic World Report

Why China's rising currency will shred Trump's legacy - Nikkei Asian Review

Why China's rising currency will shred Trump's legacy - Nikkei Asian Review: William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades."China's curr

Trump may reject FDA’s stricter regulations for COVID-19 vaccine | Ars Technica

Trump may reject FDA’s stricter regulations for COVID-19 vaccine | Ars Technica: FDA’s new standards are meant to shore up public confidence in future vaccine.

One million and counting - The covid-19 pandemic is worse than official figures show | Briefing | The Economist

One million and counting - The covid-19 pandemic is worse than official figures show | Briefing | The Economist: But some things are improving, and it will not go on for ever

Novavax Enters Final Stage of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials - The New York Times

Novavax Enters Final Stage of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials - The New York Times: The Maryland company, which has never brought a vaccine to market, has started its Phase 3 trial in the United Kingdom, with plans to begin in the United States in October.

The Pentagon is eyeing a 500-ship Navy, documents reveal

The Pentagon is eyeing a 500-ship Navy, documents reveal: The Pentagon is weighing a dramatically different fleet that relies heavily on unmanned ships and submarines.

America’s top Marine says the US must shake up its military presence in the Pacific

America’s top Marine says the US must shake up its military presence in the Pacific: The Commandant of the Marine Corps says the U.S. must change how its forces are arrayed in the Pacific.

Meet The Republican Senator Sabotaging Trump's Plans to End Forever Wars and Bring Our Troops Home - Revolver

Meet The Republican Senator Sabotaging Trump's Plans to End Forever Wars and Bring Our Troops Home - Revolver: Senator Jim Risch of Idaho is stalling President Trump's America First nominees, including William Ruger and Colonel Douglas Macgregor.

The United States Can’t Quit on the UN | Foreign Affairs

The United States Can’t Quit on the UN | Foreign Affairs: Washington must shape the trajectory of UN agencies, beginning with the WHO. But U.S. withdrawal from the UN empowers only China.

International community needs to break its silence on US highway robbery of TikTok: Global Times editorial - Global Times

International community needs to break its silence on US highway robbery of TikTok: Global Times editorial - Global Times

Coronavirus cases rise in 22 states, including Texas and Arizona - Axios

Coronavirus cases rise in 22 states, including Texas and Arizona - Axios: Cases are up 16% nationwide.

Vacancies, acting officials and the waning role of the U.S. Senate

Vacancies, acting officials and the waning role of the U.S. Senate: Kathryn Dunn Tenpas writes that a new report released by The Partnership for Public Service shows how sidelined the Senate has become in confirming the highest-level officials in the federal government.

Sudan Agrees to Conditional Normalization of Ties with Israel | Asharq AL-awsat

Sudan Agrees to Conditional Normalization of Ties with Israel | Asharq AL-awsat: Middle-East Arab News and Opinion - Asharq Al-Awsat is the world’s premier pan-Arab daily newspaper, printed simultaneously each day on four continents in 14 cities

All the Chips Are on the Table Now – Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website

All the Chips Are on the Table Now – Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website: On the court issue, Democrats are exhibiting something akin to panic. They are warning that if a conservative jurist like Barrett is confirmed, Democrats may retaliate by “packing” the …

Executive Order on An America-First Healthcare Plan | The White House

Executive Order on An America-First Healthcare Plan | The White House: Since January 20, 2017, my Administration has been committed to the goal of bringing great healthcare to the American people and putting patients first.

Reporter Russell Gold Warns Against a ‘Failure of Imagination’ in the Energy Sector

Reporter Russell Gold Warns Against a ‘Failure of Imagination’ in the Energy Sector: In an interview with State of the Planet, the journalist shares some of the lessons he’s learned about climate change while reporting on energy and power companies.

'Conmen, grifters and criminals': why is Trump's circle so at odds with the law? | Donald Trump | The Guardian

'Conmen, grifters and criminals': why is Trump's circle so at odds with the law? | Donald Trump | The Guardian: Apart from legal trouble, what Bannon, Manafort, Flynn, Cohen, Stone, Gates and Papadopoulos have in common is the president

There Isn’t A Military Solution to North Korea (And The American Public Agrees) | The National Interest

There Isn’t A Military Solution to North Korea (And The American Public Agrees) | The National Interest: If Trump wins re-election, he should focus on fulfilling his goal of ending the Korean War.