NATO Chief Warns Conflict With Russia Could Last ‘Decades’
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Western countries needed to prepare for a conflict with Russia to last “decades” and therefore urgently needed to ramp up arms production. “NATO does not want war with Russia. But we must prepare for a conflict that could last for decades,” Stoltenberg warned in a statement this weekend. interview with […]
Asian American interim chief of police named in Los Angeles
The first Asian-American man will become Los Angeles police chief. Dominic H. Choi, who previously served as deputy police chief, was unanimously appointed interim chief by the Police Commission on Wednesday. The board praised Choi’s “rich experience.” “He is a respected leader within the department and in the community, known for his wealth of knowledge […]
Senate GOP campaign chief challenges McConnell over Ukraine, border strategy
Senate Republican Campaign Manager Steve Daines (R-Mun.) this week criticized Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Mountain) over the political wisdom of moving forward with a Ukraine-Israel funding package without border security reform. (R-Kentucky) several times this week behind closed doors. It’s a path McConnell endorsed Tuesday. Senators who attended the meeting said Daines, chairman of […]
First Asian-American chief appointed to head LAPD
An Asian-American deputy chief was named interim chief of the Los Angeles Police Department on Wednesday, putting him in charge of a department that has been largely led by white men. Deputy Chief Dominic H. Choi was appointed unanimously by the Civilian Police Commission. Choi, the son of Korean immigrants, will start on March 1 […]
Former Honduran National Police chief pleads guilty to drug trafficking
Juan Carlos Bonilla, better known as “El Tigre,” has long been a feared figure in Honduras. His roots were in the military, and he brought that mindset to the national police force, which he eventually led. But Bonilla’s tenure was dogged by allegations of human rights abuses, including running a death squad and killing drug […]
Border Patrol chief disappointed in Lankford bill’s failure, suggests good may have outweighed bad
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol said: fox news In an exclusive interview, he said the failed Senate border bill contained both improvements and drawbacks to existing policy, but should have been considered a fair compromise. Chief Jason Owens spoke on “The Story” about the bill’s co-authors, Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), Kyrsten Sinema (R-Ariz.) […]
Costco CFO Richard Galanti to step down after nearly 4 decades as finance chief
Madison Stimmel of Charlotte, North Carolina went viral on TikTok after celebrating her 30th birthday at her favorite store, Costco. Costco Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti announced Tuesday that he plans to step down after nearly 40 years in the role. The company announced that former Kroger finance chief Gary Millerchip will succeed Galanti on […]
Blinken Tried to Meet Privately with Israeli Military Chief; Netanyahu Nixed
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken attempted to meet privately with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Helzi Halevi on Wednesday without Israel’s elected leaders present, but was blocked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The talks were blocked. IDF Chief of Staff Helj Halevi talks with troops near the border with […]
Former Trump Defense chief joins CNN as analyst, commentator
Mark Esper, a former defense official for former President Trump, will join CNN as a contributor. Esper, who served as defense secretary from July 2019 to November 2020, has been hired as a full-time contributor, the agency announced Wednesday. He will serve as an “international situation analyst and political commentator.” After leaving government, Mr. Esper […]
FAA Chief Vows To Hold Boeing Accountable For Safety Violations
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker (right) and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (left) speak during a press conference at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on December 19, 2023. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) OAN’s Avril Elfie1:15pm – Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told lawmakers he will […]