The State of the Union is a long speech, and a chance to talk directly to Americans.
But when I don't remember anything an hour later except the slogan "Built to last," there's a problem. This speech didn't bypass the media filter - it requires it, and takes advantage of populism to get applause that's not deserved. I wanted a smart speech. What I got, for the most part, was a cynical one.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Cut $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid
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The judge expressed deep skepticism of the administration’s arguments that
it had the power to withhold funds appropriated by Congress.
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