NotableIt's very cold. Just wait for the grid to fail. “The United States needs more energy to get through the cold snaps of the future. The question is where it will come from.” — Robinson Meyer, contributing Opinion writer ICE’s brutality is its weakness. “Regimes that rely on repression face a challenge: The more force they deploy, the more they risk exposing their own brutality to politically persuadable observers. Overreach doesn’t just project strength; it also undermines legitimacy.” — Omar Wasow, an assistant professor of political science at the University of California, Berkeley These Democrats want Clinton to answer for Epstein. “Mr. Clinton had a relationship with Mr. Epstein. He owes the American people answers, even if he does not get to dictate the terms of disclosure.” — Michelle Cottle, Opinion writer Spotlight
Trump’s China Policy Is Incoherent. That May Be the Point.Keeping Beijing off balance has advantages, but Trump may just be playing for short-term political gain, writes Kurt Campbell, a former deputy secretary of state. ICYMIShould Iran’s executioners go unpunished? “So it’s left to the United States to impose meaningful consequences on the Iranian regime for one of the worst atrocities of this century.” — Bret Stephens, Opinion columnist Listen
More in OpinionIn Your WordsRe: “The Most Important Foreign Policy Speech in Years” Carney’s speech was a good one. But only an American would think it sent shock waves through the international community. Carney was speaking a truth that those of us outside America — and with an interest — have understood for months. — A comment posted by Keith from Australia Read more comments on the story here and check out our Letters to the Editor. We hope you’ve enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
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