I don’t read or watch much by Tucker Carlson, but this “center-balanced column” ("Tucker Carlson is Culpable," May 16) had me curious how fairly his position was represented on thehustings.news. So, I opted to view his monologue. 

https://video.foxnews.com/v/6306359096112#sp=show-clips

Personally, I’m more offended by President Biden’s economic policies driving inflation higher (followed by a recession) … and his administration’s refusal to uphold current U.S. immigration law than I am by the opinions of a Fox News political pundit. How about holding those we elect to lead and represent us a bit more accountable?

--Rich Corbett

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To the Right

The pro-Trump wing of the Republican Party (which is most of it) has long objected to the existence of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol insurrection, including Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy – one of five House members since subpoenaed by the panel -- claiming its work is purely political. Committee chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) has announced public hearings will begin January 6. 

Look for a debate in these columns Wednesday on what our pundits expect from the committee.

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•“The Sullied Soul,” Pundit-at-Large Stephen Macaulay’s reaction to our center column news analysis connecting Fox News’ Tucker Carlson with the Buffalo shooting suspect’s replacement theory beliefs.

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•Russia’s reaction to Finland’s application for NATO membership. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has since objected to NATO membership applications by both Finland and Sweden, on the grounds they harbor “terror” groups including the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which are blacklisted by the U.S., European Union and Ankara, according to Aljazeera.