A hawkish conservative, he believed that America was hamstrung at home and abroad by a progressive ruling class.
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Afghanistan Faces Economic Shock as Sanctions Replace Foreign Aid
The Taliban will be under pressure to keep a fragile economy afloat.
What’s at Stake in the Fight Over Voting Rights
Here’s a breakdown of the themes in the state laws that Republicans are passing.
Netanyahu’s Road Through Israel’s History, in Pictures
A photographic journey shows how ‘Bibi’ put his stamp on Israel — through his toughness and the search for security in an unstable region.
Senate Passes Bill to Bolster Competitiveness With China
The wide margin of support reflected a sense of urgency among lawmakers in both parties about shoring up the technological and industrial capacity of the United States to counter Beijing.
Senate Poised to Pass $195 Billion Bill to Bolster Competitiveness With China
The legislation, which has bipartisan support, would be the first major industrial policy effort in decades.
Democrats, Growing More Skeptical of Israel, Pressure Biden
Among Democrats in Congress, attitudes toward Israel have grown more critical as the party base expresses concern about the human rights of Palestinians.
How the G.O.P. Lost Its Clear Voice on Foreign Policy
After four years of Donald J. Trump’s America-first mantra, Republican views on foreign intervention, long a signature part of the party’s brand, have splintered.
Greg Abbott Speculates Texas Has Herd Immunity
When asked why his state wasn’t seeing higher reported cases after removing restrictions, the Texas governor speculated that the population had reached herd immunity.
Democrats Push Biden to Take Harder Line on Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers have continued to press for harsher action and a wholesale rethinking of the American stance toward the kingdom.