Elbridge A. Colby, a foreign policy expert with establishment credentials, faced opposition from traditional Republican hard-liners but found support from President Trump’s loyal allies when nominated for a Pentagon position. The confirmation battle reflects a larger debate over America’s global influence and includes Colby’s alignment with Trump’s baseless election claims. Despite his earlier skepticism of nation-building efforts and support for withdrawing troops from the Middle East, Colby’s association with Trump has caused tensions with his former colleagues in the foreign policy community.
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Over the weekend, the Trump administration defied a federal judge's order not to deport a group of Venezuelan men, sparking concerns about a constitutional crisis. President Trump called for the impeachment of the judge who issued the order, leading to Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. issuing a statement emphasizing that impeachment is not an appropriate response to judicial decisions. Legal scholars warn that the administration's actions are eroding the separation of powers and transforming...
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