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HOLY TUESDAY: Scribes and Pharisees.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
Holy Tuesday commemorates the ongoing clash between Jesus and the temple authorities, begun on Holy Monday, ahead of His execution
Holy Tuesday commemorates the ongoing clash between Jesus and the temple authorities, begun on Holy Monday, ahead of His execution

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HOLY MONDAY.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
Today is Holy Monday, formally the second day of Holy Week following Palm Sunday—which marks Jesus's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem astride a humble donkey, fulfilling Zechariah’s ancient prophecy of the Messiah
Today is Holy Monday, formally the second day of Holy Week following Palm Sunday—which marks Jesus's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem astride a humble donkey, fulfilling Zechariah’s ancient prophecy of the Messiah

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What Are the Chagos Islands And Why Do They Matter?

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
PULSE POINTS ❓What Happened: The UK is under mounting pressure to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius—a move that would put one of America’s most important military bases at risk of falling under Chinese influence
PULSE POINTS ❓What Happened: The UK is under mounting pressure to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius—a move that would put one of America’s most important military bases at risk of falling under Chinese influence

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Vondráček: The American Story Is Back.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
For me, America has always been a symbol of free thinkers and opportunity
For me, America has always been a symbol of free thinkers and opportunity

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Trump’s Tariffs Are About a LOT More Than Just Reducing the Trade Deficit.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
PULSE POINTS: ❓What Happened: President Trump imposed a 10% blanket global tariff and additional reciprocal tariffs this week, aimed at reshaping both the U
PULSE POINTS: ❓What Happened: President Trump imposed a 10% blanket global tariff and additional reciprocal tariffs this week, aimed at reshaping both the U

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Trump’s Right Again. This Time, On Weed!?

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
The debate over marijuana has long been a tug-of-war between those pushing for full federal legalization and others worried about issues like stinky streets, psychological damage, and lazy teenagers (and others) puffing away on skunk
The debate over marijuana has long been a tug-of-war between those pushing for full federal legalization and others worried about issues like stinky streets, psychological damage, and lazy teenagers (and others) puffing away on skunk

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The Atlantic’s ‘War Plan’ Leak Story ‘Exposes’ Team Trump as Thoughtful, Competent, and Ruthless.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
Jeffrey Goldberg’s revelation that he was accidentally added to a Signal group chat with top Trump administration officials discussing imminent military action against Houthi targets in Yemen is, without question, a great scoop
Jeffrey Goldberg’s revelation that he was accidentally added to a Signal group chat with top Trump administration officials discussing imminent military action against Houthi targets in Yemen is, without question, a great scoop

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LAWFARE: Judge Falsifies USAID Origins in Anti-Trump Order Rebuking ‘Unconstitutional’ Foreign Aid Freeze.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
A federal judge, in a ruling aimed at restoring the core functions of the defunct United States Agency for International Development (USAID), appeared either to not know or, indeed, falsify how the agency was created
A federal judge, in a ruling aimed at restoring the core functions of the defunct United States Agency for International Development (USAID), appeared either to not know or, indeed, falsify how the agency was created