The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board is reporting that Democrats are employing courts and legislative maneuvers to obstruct citizen initiatives. It said President Donald J Trump is overlooking Iran's reliance on China, Russia and North Korea for its war efforts.
The board noted that the U.S. economy experienced a slowdown in growth during the second quarter, despite a boom in AI business spending. Separately, the board stated that China's economic strategy defaults to increasing exports, as significant reforms are not being pursued.
In commentary, Selina Xu in the Journal suggests the U.S. is moving towards AI protectionism, departing from its traditional support for competition. John Curtis, in a separate piece, defended the filibuster, asserting its role in protecting minority rights in the Senate.
Columns by Joseph C. Sternberg and Peggy Noonan discussed Dr. Anthony Fauci. Sternberg suggested media attention fueled Fauci's antagonism with Trump, while Noonan stated Fauci's diaries indicate he viewed the pandemic partly as a media opportunity. Michael C. Barber and Salvatore J. Cordileone highlighted California's lawsuit against Christian nonprofits assisting women who choose to carry their unborn babies to term.