The US is facing significant challenges in the Middle East, including a potential all-out war with Hezbollah, and a growing threat from Iran. The Biden administration's defense budget is not sufficient to face the challenges of China and Russia, and the military is not ready for a great power war. Meanwhile, the border security situation is deteriorating, with a significant increase in significant interest aliens with ties to terrorism. The Kamala Harris campaign is struggling to articulate a clear policy on border security, and the administration is pushing Border Patrol to not record terrorists breaching the border. The UN is also facing criticism for its handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and its election of Iran to the Human Rights Council.
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