The WFEA Morning Update

The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn: Exiting NATO and Font Wars
The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn: Exiting NATO and Font Wars

During The Independent Brief with Taylor Hathorn, host Jeff Chidester and Taylor Hathorn discuss Rep. Massie’s legislation to withdraw the USA from the NATO compact. How serious is it, and is it the right approach to our relationship in Europe?
Taylor and Jeff discuss the recent changes the US State Department made to the font type it will use in its official documentation. Is this just another attempt to goad the Democrats into a diversanary conversation?

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