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When Sen. John Fetterman’s support of Israel garnered him ill will in an increasingly pro-Palestinian Democratic caucus in May 2024, Sen. Cory Booker attempted to rehabilitate his colleague’s sudden turn toward more right-wing, moralistic positions with praise, casting the still-aphasic stroke survivor as an “inspiring figure” whose “moral voice,” despite his language impairments, had “only grown stronger.” (Michael P.H. Stanley and Isaiah Kletenik, 9/10)

Most of Europe bans commercial surrogacy. The United Nations likens it to slavery. But in the United States, business is booming. (Helen Lewis, 9/9)

Anyone concerned about the nation’s $40 trillion debt burden ought to take a hard look at Medicare. Over the next decade, the health program for the elderly will account for more than half of government borrowing, up from about a third today. (9/9)

"Reforms will save beneficiaries and taxpayers an estimated $1.3 billion every year...but we can do more for America's seniors." (Bobby Jindal and Charlie Katebi, 9/6)