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January 13, 2026, 4:40 p.m. Eastern time

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Ben Rhodes

Trump Is Falling for a Trap We Could All See Coming

Trump’s increasing belligerence abroad should raise alarm about more than the fate of Venezuela.

Jacob Frey

I’m the Mayor of Minneapolis. Trump Is Lying to You.

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Ida Auken

I’m in Denmark’s Parliament. Mr. President, We’re Already on Your Side.

Security cooperation should be discussed openly and seriously. Territorial claims between allies should not.

Riana Pfefferkorn

There’s One Easy Solution to the A.I. Porn Problem

Tech companies that want to seriously prevent illegal A.I.-generated sexual imagery need to be given the right incentives to come up with solutions.

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