South Korea Tries Second Impeachment After President Defends Martial Law Decree
South Korea's leftist Democratic Party on Thursday formally filed an impeachment motion against conservative President Yoon Seok-yeol, the second such motion after the first one failed last weekend. The Democratic Party, along with several other minority parties, joined several other minority parties in rejecting Yun's decision following a dramatic series of events in which he […]
South Korea president defends martial law decree and vows to ‘fight to the end’ | South Korea
South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol has vowed to “fight to the end” against attempts to remove him from office following the brief imposition of martial law. Police investigating the president for sedition have reportedly attempted to raid his office again. . In a defiant and long televised address on Thursday, Mr. Yun defended last week's […]
Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends pursuit of Juan Soto after losing to Mets: ‘Above and beyond our comfort’
Juan Soto isn't leaving New York, as the 26-year-old slugger is reportedly headed to the Mets in the largest contract in professional sports history, but neither are the Yankees. Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract, eclipsing the $700 million contract Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason. With no deferrals […]
DNC official defends Hegseth: 'I actually think he's a pretty good guy'
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Finance Committee Member Lindy Lee appears to be backing President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, as the former Fox News host is confirmed by the Senate for the party's top post. It's a big turnaround from the recent intense scrutiny he's been under while waiting for his release. […]
Sean Penn defends President-elect Donald Trump biopic in Oscars tirade
Sean Penn attended the Marrakech Film Festival on Tuesday and expressed his disdain for the Academy Awards. Penn, 64, appeared on stage after criticizing the Oscars for “restricting different cultural expressions” while expressing support for President-elect Donald Trump's biopic “The Apprentice” at a press conference. I smoked a chain smoker. The two-time Academy Award winner […]
Pete Hegseth defends tenure at veterans advocacy groups as he’s hit with misconduct claims
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, on Wednesday defended his leadership of two veterans advocacy groups amid allegations of misconduct during his tenure. The 44-year-old Army veteran and former president of Veterans for Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America has been accused of drunken sexual misconduct and financial liability stemming from his […]
ACLU lawyer defends trans procedures for minors despite acknowledging ‘it’s not the kids who are consenting’
A transgender ACLU lawyer on Tuesday defended gender transition procedures for children, seemingly acknowledging that they are too young to consent. On CNN, Chase Strangio spoke about an upcoming case involving Tennessee's ban on puberty blockers and transgender surgeries for minors, and said a trans man is scheduled to argue before the Supreme Court later […]
Frontier Airlines CEO defends carry-on baggage practice
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines said Tuesday it will offer first-class-style seats to attract passengers willing to spend more. Frontier previously added extra legroom seats and business fares aimed at small businesses. Other low-cost airlines are also looking to raise fares. Spirit Airlines began offering guaranteed European-style business class seats with blocked middle seats in August, […]
NYC Mayor defends Daniel Penny
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has come to the defense of a Marine Corps veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with a long criminal history. Neely screamed death threats on the subway train before being subdued and suffocated to death. Daniel Penny, 26, could face up to 15 years […]
Jimmy Kimmel Defends Joe Pardoning Hunter Because There’s a ‘Very Good Chance’ He ‘Doesn’t Remember’ Saying He Wouldn’t
ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel tried to downplay Joe Biden's decision this week to grant a full pardon to his son Hunter, saying it's “very likely” the president never publicly promised not to pardon him. said. . Kimmel even tried to pass off the scandal as something cool and subversive. “President Biden has now entered […]