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Jimmy Carter famously worked as a peanut farmer before becoming the US president.Mikki Ansin/Getty ImagesSome US presidents had unexpected jobs before they got to the White House.Abraham Lincoln worked as a postmaster in New Salem, Illinois.John F. Kennedy was a journalist and reported on the end of World War II.While…
A week ago, the United States’ and Israel’s war against Iran passed the 100-day mark. In the more than three months since the war began, a host of ethical, economic, and political questions have arisen about the conflict.One of the most pressing political questions has centered on the legality of…
This week, the United States’ and Israel’s war against Iran passed the 100-day mark. In the more than three months since the war began, a host of ethical, economic, and political questions have arisen about the conflict.One of the most pressing political questions has centered on the legality of the…
Secret Service code names are among the worst-kept secrets in Washington.Though they’re intended for internal use, the monikers agents use to communicate about the first family’s security quickly become public through government filings, leaks to news outlets, or when agents are overheard at public events.Since new technology has enabled security…
