Trump needlessly undermines NATO

So what if, in his speech last week to NATO, Donald Trump didn't explicitly reaffirm the provision that an attack on one is an attack on all? What's the big deal? Didn't he affirm a general commitment to NATO during his visit? Hadn't he earlier sent his vice president and secretaries of state and defense to pledge allegiance to Article 5? And anyway, who believes that the United States would really go to war with Russia - and risk nuclear annihilation - over Estonia? Ah, but that's precisely the point. It is because deterrence is so delicate, so problematic, so literally unbelievable that it is not to be trifled with.

Why did Russia become such a big issue only after November? In part because of who won.

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Donald Trump arrives for his election night rally at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan on Nov. 9, 2016. The chairman and ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee informed reporters on Tuesday afternoon that the committee would issue subpoenas to businesses associated with former national security adviser Michael Flynn, subpoenas that, unlike those issued to Flynn personally , couldn't be batted away by invoking the Fifth Amendment.

Why partners giggle (or sneeze) after sex

Holocaust survivor, 95, who endured NINE concentration camps and selection by Josef Mengele shares his apartment with a 31-year-old granddaughter of a Nazi Maserati driver, 43, killed mother-of-three, 53, in 144 mph crash and LAUGHED afterwards - but he claims he was in shock and is 'remorseful' Surf dude who saved the day: Self-taught web geek, 22, is hailed a hero for foiling the 'ransomware' virus that wreaked global havoc Who shot rare white wolf in Yellowstone? $10,000 reward is offered for information after animal had to be euthanized Trump wants to nominate new FBI director before the end of next week as the first candidates to replace Comey are interviewed Hillary Clinton has 'mixed mind' over Trump's decision to oust James Comey because of Russia investigation even though she still blames ex-FBI chief for costing her election Even Mike Pence was 'rattled': White House staffers ... (more)

Trump tapes? If they exist, they could spell trouble

For the first time since an Oval Office taping system was removed by President Richard Nixon's chief of staff nearly 44 years ago, a president has hinted that White House conversations might again be secretly recorded. If so, President Donald Trump is following a problematic precedent.

With ‘tapes’ tweet, Trump evokes Nixon’s White House

For the first time since an Oval Office taping system was removed by President Richard Nixon's chief of staff nearly 44 years ago, a president has hinted that White House conversations might again be secretly recorded. If so, President Donald Trump is following a problematic precedent.

Stunned FBI agents grapple with Comey firing

FBI agents continued to reel Wednesday from Director James Comey's unceremonious dismissal a day earlier, their surprise at the manner of his ouster coupled with questions about who will next lead the bureau. Many agents working in field offices across the country learned about their director's firing in much the same way he did: from news reports that flashed on television screens and buzzed on phones.

Trump pick to lead Army drops out, claims he was targeted for Christian beliefs

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's second attempt to nominate an Army secretary failed on Friday when his pick, Tennessee state Sen. Mark Green, withdrew from consideration amid increasingly fierce backlash to his controversial comments about the LGBT community, Muslims and evolution. “It is with deep regret today I am withdrawing my nomination to be the secretary of the Army,” he said in a statement.

US House passes bill to repeal Obamacare

That was on top of $130 billion already in the bill for states to help customers, though critics said those amounts were insufficient. Most controversially, the American Health Care Act would let insurance companies charge people with pre-existing conditions higher premiums than healthy people in some states that choose to allow this.

GOP lawmaker admits not reading ‘every word’ of healthcare bill

House Republicans did so knowing that their votes will be portrayed by their Democratic opponents as ruthlessly denying millions of people health insurance and causing Americans with preexisting illnesses to shoulder higher costs. Sanford said because he was mostly concerned with the amendments to the bill, he paid the most attention to those pages.

Trump to meet Australian PM on 1st presidential trip to NYC

In this Saturday, April 22, 2017, file photo, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, left, shakes hands with Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at Admiralty House in Sydney. President Donald Trump and Turnbull will try to patch the rocky start to their working relationship when they meet in New York.

NYC mayor wants free preschool for 3-year-olds, too

In this Sept. 4, 2014, file photo, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio visits the Inner Force Early Tots Childhood Learning Center, a community-based organization that's part of the pre-K program, in the Brooklyn borough of New York on the first day of the mayor's expansion of early childhood education.

Nervous New Yorkers Say Trump Is Scaring Away Canadians

New York City's tourism promoter says the city's famous son, President Donald Trump, is scaring away Canadians with all his "America First" talk. Fred Dixon, who heads NYC & Company, is so concerned that Trump is toxic for tourism that he's taking a trip to Canada to convince wary citizens of the Great White North that it's business and pleasure as usual in the the city that never sleeps.

NYC mayor announces plan for free preschool for 3-year-olds

In this Sept. 4, 2014, file photo, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio visits the Inner Force Early Tots Childhood Learning Center, a community-based organization that's part of the pre-K program, in the Brooklyn borough of New York on the first day of the mayor's expansion of early childhood education.

Anger at GOP-abetting turncoat Democrats in New York spurs talk of primary challenges

At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the... While New York is a heavily Democratic state, the GOP has run the state Senate almost nonstop for decades. Democrats actually won a nominal 32-31 majority in 2016, but the eight-member Independent Democratic Conference continues to keep the Republican leadership in power, while a ninth Democrat, Simcha Felder, outright caucuses with the GOP.