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The potential consequences of Trump’s unprecedented Pentagon shakeup

Trump’s shakeup of Washington reached the Pentagon on Friday as he fired several top military leaders, including Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump selected retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine to be the new Joint Chiefs chairman, a job that requires Senate confirmation. John Yang speaks with Eric Edelman for more.
Eric Edelman
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Against the Executive Sledgehammer

By eliminating most of the foreign assistance workforce and funding, the Trump administration offered a disingenuous cover to destroy USAID and its ability to execute its work. And its actions effectively unilaterally disarmed the United States—to the benefit of our adversaries and competitors.
Mara Rudman
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Does Elon Musk Still Care About Selling Cars?

“You would think they would be doubling down and trying to capitalize on the lead they have on other players,” said Michael Lenox, a professor of business at the University of Virginia. “It begs the question,” he added, “has there been a lack of attention?”
Michael Lenox