• 03/12/2025

Brendan Carr, a Not-So-Radical FCC Deregulator

Wall Street Journal Trump’s pick for Federal Communications Commission chairman will free up spectrum and ease broadband permitting. https://www.wsj.com/articles/brendan-carr-federal-communications-commission-donald-trump-jessica-rosenworcel-50081832

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The Pete Hegseth Sexual Assault Accusation

Wall Street Journal If the Trump transition was taken by ‘surprise,’ did he not disclose it? https://www.wsj.com/articles/pete-hegseth-sexual-assault-accusation-monterey-california-donald-trump-defense-secretary-c4142fe1

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Pope Francis Turns on Israel

Wall Street Journal With his call for a genocide investigation in Gaza, the pope has taken a side. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pope-francis-book-israel-gaza-genocide-hope-never-disappoints-ff367083

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‘Mahashmashana’ by Father John Misty Review: Self-Aware Sophistication

Wall Street Journal The singer-songwriter blends the styles of the ’70s and Tin Pan Alley on this collection of character studies, which often puncture the pretensions of his own persona. https://www.wsj.com/articles/mahashmashana-by-father-john-misty-review-self-aware-sophistication-6b742238

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‘Surveilled’ Review: The Spies in Our Pockets on HBO

Wall Street Journal Ronan Farrow hosts this documentary about how governments, corporations and other parties use technology to monitor people and pilfer personal data in the age of the smartphone. https://www.wsj.com/articles/surveilled-review-the-spies-in-our-pockets-on-hbo-f1373670

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Trump Probably Won’t Try to Fire Jerome Powell

Wall Street Journal But his successor will face pressure to bring interest rates down, as have many previous Fed chairmen. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-probably-wont-try-to-fire-powell-white-house-transition-federal-reserve-rates-history-7b494f0c

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How Trump Can Teach the Department of Education a Lesson

Wall Street Journal He should pick a secretary with the boldness to back school choice and take on woke indoctrination. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-can-teach-the-education-department-a-lesson-nominee-needs-boldness-back-school-choice-oppose-woke-indoctrination-ddf6a38d

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Irresistible March of Energy Realism

Wall Street Journal Trillions in pork is doing nothing to influence CO2 or climate change. https://www.wsj.com/articles/irresistible-march-of-energy-realism-new-book-climate-change-trump-appointee-4a56abca

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Celebrity Political Endorsements Fall Flat

Wall Street Journal Students discuss stars such as George Clooney, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift using their fame and influence to sway votes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/celebrity-political-endorsements-fall-flat-18877406

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Trump’s Churchillian Option for Peace in Ukraine

Wall Street Journal Defeating Russia is in the interests of America. A weak agreement would mean more war worldwide. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-churchillian-option-for-peace-in-ukraine-fulfilling-american-interests-estonia-foreign-minister-684c8cd1

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