US Elections (& Politics) :)

[VorlonFrog]

Here's another story where nothing 'interesting' or 'actionable' will occur.

House Republicans Threaten ActBlue with Contempt, Reject Baseless Privilege Claims

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI), and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent a letter to ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones threatening to hold ActBlue in...

judiciary.house.gov

 

[bigredfish]

True

 

[tigerwillow1]

Is this a shock to anybody but clickbait media? Or is the shock that it's so high?

 

[Oceanslider]

 

[johnfitz]

Reflecting pool is safe

 

[TonyR]

Here's another story where nothing 'interesting' or 'actionable' will occur.

House Republicans Threaten ActBlue with Contempt, Reject Baseless Privilege Claims

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI), and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent a letter to ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones threatening to hold ActBlue in...

judiciary.house.gov

In case you're wondering if your blood pressure increases significantly when reading some of the agendas on that site, try these 2 below on for size. I had to quit after reading them.

Non-Partisan Watchdog Finds Consumer Harm and Tens of Billions of Taxpayer Dollars Wasted in Health Care Fraud in Affordable Care Act Plans​

Non-Partisan Watchdog Finds Consumer Harm and Tens of Billions of Taxpayer Dollars Wasted in Health Care Fraud in Affordable Care Act Plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a new preliminary

judiciary.house.gov

and.....

Chairman Jordan Probes Group Providing Taxpayer-funded Legal Services to Illegal Aliens​

Chairman Jordan Probes Group Providing Taxpayer-funded Services to Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to the Acacia Center for Justice, a nonprofit providing illegal aliens with taxpayer-funded legal services, demanding information on where the hundreds of millions of dollars granted to them initially by...

judiciary.house.gov

 

[VorlonFrog]

In case you're wondering if your blood pressure increases significantly when reading some of the agendas on that site, try these 2 below on for size. I had to quit after reading them.

Non-Partisan Watchdog Finds Consumer Harm and Tens of Billions of Taxpayer Dollars Wasted in Health Care Fraud in Affordable Care Act Plans​

Non-Partisan Watchdog Finds Consumer Harm and Tens of Billions of Taxpayer Dollars Wasted in Health Care Fraud in Affordable Care Act Plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a new preliminary

judiciary.house.gov

and.....

Chairman Jordan Probes Group Providing Taxpayer-funded Legal Services to Illegal Aliens​

Chairman Jordan Probes Group Providing Taxpayer-funded Services to Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to the Acacia Center for Justice, a nonprofit providing illegal aliens with taxpayer-funded legal services, demanding information on where the hundreds of millions of dollars granted to them initially by...

judiciary.house.gov

Thanks. (I think)

 

[mat200]

The World Turned Upside Down: The Aftermath of the Iran War

Jun 22, 2026 The Last Line of Defense
Host Seth G. Jones sits down with Walter Russell Mead to examine the war in Iran, including its political implications, the state of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and the historical forces shaping the conflict. Drawing on decades of expertise, Mead offers critical historical context and perspective as the Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship at Hudson Institute, Global View columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and Alexander Hamilton Professor of Strategy and Statecraft at University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education.




This video features a conversation between host Seth G. Jones and Walter Russell Mead (Hudson Institute, Wall Street Journal) regarding the geopolitical aftermath of the Iran war and the broader state of U.S. foreign policy in 2026.

The Iran Conflict and Nuclear Ambitions:

• Trump's Strategy: Mead analyzes how the Trump administration approached the war with three potential outcomes: internal Iranian regime collapse (Plan A), maneuvering through chaos (Plan B), or spinning an ambiguous result to domestic supporters (Plan C). The discussion suggests the administration has largely moved to Plan C (1:29 - 4:15).
• Nuclear Program: Mead expresses skepticism that Iran has abandoned its nuclear ambitions, noting that the regime's ideology and security needs make it highly unlikely they would fully relinquish their nuclear program or regional hegemony (8:36 - 12:56).
• Regional Power Dynamics: There is a focus on Iran's use of standoff capabilities—such as ballistic missiles and drones—to project power and threaten strategic chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz (15:18 - 17:36).

Israeli Perspective:

• The current conflict has led to frustration in Israel. While the Israeli Defense Forces have achieved tactical successes against Hezbollah, Mead emphasizes that these victories have not resolved the fundamental political and security challenges facing the country (20:00 - 22:07).

Historical Perspective on U.S. Foreign Policy:

• The Four Schools: Drawing on his book Special Providence, Mead categorizes the current administration's approach:
  • Jacksonian: Populist, America-first sentiment (24:13 - 25:27).
  • Jeffersonian: A restrainer-led element within the coalition that opposes endless foreign wars (25:27 - 26:31).
  • Hamiltonian (New Tech-focused): A unique alignment between the tech industry and the MAGA movement, prioritizing national development to compete with China in fields like AI and quantum computing (26:34 - 29:24).
• The Wilsonian Decline: Mead notes that the idealism and internationalism associated with Woodrow Wilson have effectively been sidelined by the current administration's pragmatic, nationalist approach (22:54 - 24:05).

 

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