“Don’t Cry for Me Argentina!” The life of Eva Peron is immortalized in song, film, theater, and somewhat macabrely, by her embalmed remains that lie under seven meters of concrete in La Recoleta Cemetery, Bueno Aires. Her “rags to riches” rise to fame and her storybook romance with Juan Peron—the man she would help propel…
Beyond the Glitz—What Was the Real Legacy of ‘Argentine Rose’ Eva Peron?
At Washington Summit, Republicans Forge a Vision for the Future
As former President Donald Trump flirts with announcing a run to retake the White House, his loyalists gathered in Washington for the America First Policy Summit, where a key speech suggested that Trump was part of something larger than himself. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich traced Trump’s policies to those of the 1994 Contract With…
Amid Energy Crisis, South Africa Considers Rehiring White Engineers Fired After Apartheid
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—The worsening energy crisis in Africa’s second-largest economy has prompted the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to indicate it may re-employ some white electricity experts it fired roughly three decades ago. South Africa has endured frequent, widespread blackouts since 2008, when most of its old coal-driven power stations began failing. The crisis has…
Trump Authorized National Guard for Jan. 6 but Congress, DC Didn’t Request Its Use, Former Aide Says
A claim by the vice chair of the House Jan. 6 Select Committee that President Donald Trump didn’t order the use of National Guard troops in the District of Columbia on Jan. 6, 2021, is true because that would have been a violation of the law, former Pentagon chief of staff Kash Patel says. Rep….
President Trump Authorized National Guard for Jan. 6, But Congress and DC Did Not Request Its Use, Former Aide Says
A claim by the House Jan. 6 Select Committee vice-chair that President Donald Trump did not order the use of National Guard troops in the District of Columbia on Jan. 6 is true because that would have been a violation of the law, former chief of staff for the Department of Defense Kash Patel says. Rep….
President Trump Authorized National Guard for Jan. 6, But Congress and DC Did Not Order Its Use, Former Aide Says
A claim by the House Jan. 6 Select Committee vice-chair that President Donald Trump did not order the use of National Guard troops in the District of Columbia on Jan. 6 is true because that would have been a violation of the law, former Department of Defense aide Kash Patel says. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) told…
President Trump Authorized, But Did Not Order, National Guard for Duty on Jan. 6, Former Aide Says
A claim by the House Jan. 6 Select Committee vice-chair that President Donald Trump did not order the use of National Guard troops in the District of Columbia on Jan. 6 is true because that would have been a violation of the law, former Department of Defense aide Kash Patel says. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) told…
Suspected Gunman’s Motive in Iowa Park Killings a Mystery
The question at the center of an investigation into the killings of three family members—including a 6-year-old girl—at an eastern Iowa state park campground is: Why? It’s a question that, so far, investigators haven’t been able to answer as they look for any connection between the family and the suspected shooter. They have uncovered little…
US to Host Virtual Meeting on Tuesday of Indo-Pacific Trade, Economic Ministers
WASHINGTON—The United States will host a virtual meeting on Tuesday of officials representing the 14 countries that have joined the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), as Washington seeks to expand its engagement with Asia. The ministerial meeting will be hosted by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, their offices announced in a…
Mike Pompeo Offers to Visit Taiwan With Nancy Pelosi Amid Outrage From Beijing
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (R) sent a message to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Twitter on July 24 saying that he would like to visit Taiwan with her if she decides to go in August. The offer is the latest addition to voices of support for a potential Pelosi visit…
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