NATO chief touts record defense spending, pushes back on Trump’s remarks
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the alliance’s members have increased defense spending to record amounts, and former President Donald Trump suggested last week that he would condone attacks on European countries that are not spending enough. He said he objected. Stoltenberg said European allies and Canada increased defense spending by 11 per cent […]
Budget chief faces heat as Congress feuds over spending
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Philip Swagel faced hours of questioning before the House Budget Committee about challenges to the nation’s fiscal trajectory and some heated battles from Republicans over the accuracy of the agency’s forecasts. Ta. Against a backdrop of partisan battles on Capitol Hill over how to fund the government, Congress’ bipartisan scorekeeper […]
Former Detroit police chief ends Republican Senate bid, considers running for mayor
A former top Detroit police officer has given up on his dreams of becoming a Republican senator. “This is strictly a business decision,” James Craig told The Associated Press by phone Tuesday. “I’m not leaving because I feel like there’s no support, but from a business side, you need money to run a campaign.” The […]
Biden slams House Republicans who voted to impeach DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas
President Biden on Tuesday condemned the 214 House Republicans who voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, insisting that “history will not look kindly on them.” Mr. Biden, 81, praised Mr. Mayorkas’ “integrity” and “illustrious” career in law enforcement and public service in a statement released by White House, praising Mr. Mayorkas for his […]
Former Detroit police chief drops bid for Michigan Senate seat
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig (Republican) has told multiple media outlets that he is withdrawing from the Michigan Senate race. In an interview with Associated Press and detroit news, Craig confirmed he is holding off on running in the Republican primary for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat. Michigan’s Senate race could turn to Republicans’ advantage […]
Former Detroit Police Chief Drops Out Of GOP Senate Race, Considers Mayoral Campaign
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig suspended his Republican Senate campaign on Tuesday ahead of the August primary. Craig entered the Republican primary in early October to replace Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who is retiring in 2024.former police chief Said The Detroit News said in an interview that he had made a “business decision” to […]
Hamas’s Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar seen fleeing in tunnel with family
Yahya Sinwar, a top Hamas official in the Gaza Strip, was caught on camera roaming the terrorist organization’s underground network with his wife, children and brother, the Israel Defense Forces said. A newly released video shows the family passing through a tunnel beneath Khan Younis on October 10, with Shinwar’s brother Ibrahim leading the way […]
Former chief of staff to IL House Speaker sentenced for lying under oath
Timothy Mapes, former chief of staff to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for lying under oath to a grand jury. Mapes is required to begin serving his sentence in mid-June. Four others previously had ties to Mr. Madigan’s associates and were convicted in a bribery conspiracy involving […]
Rolling Stone editor in chief Noah Shachtman exits amid clash with boss
Rolling Stone Editor-in-Chief Noah Shachtman announced Friday that he is resigning following editorial disagreements with the magazine’s CEO Gus Wenner. The dedicated editor, who is leaving the company on March 1, said in a statement that he was “very proud” of everything he and his team had accomplished during his two-and-a-half year tenure, but hinted […]
Pentagon chief in critical care unit, transfers power to deputy
Walter Reed Military Medical Center officials announced that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to the critical care unit with bladder problems Sunday night after transferring his duties to the deputy secretary of defense early Sunday. Austin, 70, underwent a series of tests and evaluations at Walter Reed on Sunday night after exhibiting symptoms “suggestive […]