Maxime Marquette
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Columns by Maxime Marquette
4,540 columns published
The House Launches the NDAA to Arm "Peace Through Strength"
Introduction: a decisive week begins in Washington
Congress Approves $1.1 Trillion for War, and Renames the Pentagon
Introduction: a marathon budget night on Capitol Hill
Rubio Defends a 30% Diplomatic Budget Cut Before Congress
Introduction: a secretary of state on the hot seat on Capitol Hill
Washington hits the Castro clan again, and it's well deserved
Introduction: a new round of sanctions aimed at the regime's core
Kelly demolishes Hegseth over the real cost of the Iran war
Introduction: a hearing that shook the Pentagon
Supreme Court Shuts the Door on China's Section 301 Tariffs
Introduction: a quiet decision with heavy consequences
How the Supreme Court Transferred Tariff Power to Jamieson Greer
Introduction: a judicial earthquake at the heart of American trade policy
The Red Sea Plunges Back Into Crisis, the Houthi Threat Never Truly Dies
Introduction: a calm that was never anything but a pause
EU-US Tariff Deal Takes Effect, Europe Breathes a Sigh of Relief
Introduction: a trade compromise that ends the uncertainty