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Pattern of no-bid contracts going to companies working on Trump's ballroom
Contracts reviewed by The Redoubt call into question White House claims that the ballroom would never cost taxpayers a dime.
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A weekly, 30-minute podcast from journalists Charles R. Davis and Shirin Sadeghi, providing an international perspective on politics and culture.
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Pope Trump and MAGA American heresy
The U.S. president's attack on Pope Leo is a reminder: millions of Americans chose him over their faith.
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Trump unilaterally pauses the war that he alone started
The U.S. decision to halt the bombing of Iran is a reminder that America alone had the power to start it
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After denying Trump access to its airspace, Austria says it needs fighter jets
After denying U.S. military flights, a military spokesperson said Austria needs dozens of fighter jets to defend its airspace.
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"No Kings": Absent a demand, Americans are losing interest
Opponents of the U.S. president should not be afraid to say what they mean.
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Don't give up on the public just yet
Research suggests people will defend democracy — if they know what it is.
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Fight for something: 'Good governance' is not enough
Opponents of right-wing populism need to stand for more than the status quo.
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'Melting away': Climate change could kill skiing in the Alps
An industry that relies on snowfall could be a lot more outspoken about global warming.
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America's war: Israel did not make Trump do it
The United States bombs whom it wants, when it wants.
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Exclusive: Ballroom firm got $33.7 million no-bid contract to demolish historic buildings
A no-bid contract was awarded to the same firm that is constructing President Trump's White House ballroom, The Redoubt can reveal.
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Hypocrisies are vulnerabilities: Accountability must include Palestine
In Munich, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pointed out that hypocrisy undermines credibility. That's true at home and abroad.