Trump Insists He Hasn’t Read Mein Kampf

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. A little more than halfway into his speech in Waterloo, Iowa, last night, former President Donald Trump returned to his new favorite line. “They’re destroying the blood of our country,” Trump said, complaining that immigrants are arriving from Africa, Asia, South America, and “all over the world.” He said that unnamed individuals (presumably his advisers) do not like it when he uses these sorts of phrases. During this section of his speech, the…

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Sec. Buttigieg insists use of private planes more efficient, saves money, for some DOT travel

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has reportedly taken at least 18 flights on taxpayer-funded private planes since taking office despite his push to curb carbon emissions and criticism of his predecessors for using private travel. The Washington Times stories: White House

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Fiery Biden insists the U.S. will not fight ‘World War III’ in Ukraine

PHILADELPHIA — President Biden forcefully insisted Friday that he will not send U.S. troops into Ukraine to fight Russia, saying such an action would amount to World War III. “The idea that we are going to send offensive equipment and have planes and tanks and trains going in with American … The Washington Times stories: White House

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5 Trump insists Mexico wall will be built despite deal to end shutdown – BBC News

5 Trump insists Mexico wall will be built despite deal to end shutdown  BBC News The Political Impact Of The Longest Shutdown In US History  NPR US shutdown: National press see a defeat for Donald Trump  BBC News Trump’s defiant tweets after suspending US shutdown – ‘I was taking care of MILLIONS!’  Express.co.uk Trump’s State of the Union address is still not happening Tuesday despite shutdown ending, Pelosi says  USA TODAY View full coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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