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"There is only one sphere of influence, The Free World Needs Taiwan, Trouble is brewing in Syria." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 04 February 2026, 1648 UTC. Content and Source:  "Foreign Affairs Today."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBkHqvmRFsrqKdsNclChJRhXv URL--https://www.foreignaffairs.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). February 4, 2026 |  View in Browser Sponsored by  Foreign Affairs  Open House     There Is Only One Sphere of Influence Why America Can Project Power With Little Constraint—and Its Rivals Cannot By Michael Beckley   A  Foreign Affairs  subscription is less than  $3.50/month. Subscribe Now →   The Free World Needs Taiwan Why Solidarity Will Protect Prosperity By Lin Chia-lung   Trouble Is Brew...

NPR-up first

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"House votes to end partial shutdown." Views expressed in this World and U.S. news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 04 February 2026, 1455 UTC. Content and Source:  "NPR--up first."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBkGkSLxhMjlSXCKxBWNPmLKk URL--https://www.npr.org. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). Was this newsletter shared with you? Subscribe now. by  Brittney Melton February 4, 2026 Good morning. The Winter Olympics begin on Friday. Get ready by learning  how to watch the events  and follow NPR’s coverage. Here’s the news we’re following today: Yesterday, the House voted 217 to 214 to fund most government offices through September , ending the partial federal government shutdown. Congress now has fewer than two weeks to negotiate the Department of Homeland Security budget. Howeve...