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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A new trove of government files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy was released by President Trump, sparking hopes of resolving lingering questions and conspiracy theories surrounding the event. Historians do not anticipate major revelations but are eager to uncover new historical insights. This release, likely one of the last, includes records on Kennedy and orders for disclosure on the assassinations of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., aiming...
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