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Power company defends keeping transmission lines open ahead of LA fires

The power company being investigated as a possible ignition point in parts of the Los Angeles wildfires left power lines open shortly before the outbreak as life-threatening wind speeds were just 1 mph below threshold. defended the decision. Southern California Edison CEO Stephen Powell, who is already facing lawsuits over the fires, said the winds […]

Marco Rubio, Banned from China, Defends Tough Beijing Stance at Confirmation Hearing

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) addressed concerns about his long-standing vocal stance against atrocities committed by communist China during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday after being nominated to be secretary of state. Ta. President-elect Donald Trump selected Rubio became top diplomat shortly after winning the November election and described him as “a highly […]

‘It’s Weakening Our Military’: Marine Vet Defends Hegseth, Says Military’s Push For Diversity Undermines Recruitment

A Marine Corps veteran appeared on Newsmax on Tuesday to defend Pete Hegseth and voice concerns about the impact diversity efforts will have on military recruitment and standards. Jessica Quezada, from her extensive experience overseeing recruitment in Orange County, California, said there is a growing trend to prioritize diversity quotas in military recruitment policy. Monaka […]

Pete Hegseth defends himself from Senate Dems during explosive confirmation hearing

Senate Democrats repeatedly criticized President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. Despite repeated rebukes from critical Democrats, Mr. Hegseth remained steadfast. Hegseth becomes the first of President Trump's nominees to pass confirmation hearings. Hegseth had received considerable media attention by Tuesday, […]

Smith defends Trump prosecution as final Jan. 6 report released to the public

special prosecutor jack smith final report Regarding the investigation into President-elect Trump, which was made public early Tuesday morning, he said there was no political interference in his decision and that a conviction would likely have been obtained had it been allowed to proceed. Mr. Smith made this assertion both in a letter to Attorney […]

FBI Director Wray explains why he’s resigning, defends feds’ raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray on Sunday defended an FBI investigation into the 45th president's Florida mansion in 2022, saying he wants to avoid getting the FBI “deeper into the fray” of President-elect Donald Trump. He announced that he would resign following his appointment. FBI director talks about impending resignation, controversial search of classified documents […]