Armed Services Committee passes House version of $850 billion defense bill with 20% pay hike on strong bipartisan vote
2025 NDAA: BIG PAY RAISE, MORE F-35s, LESS WOKE: The annual National Defense Authorization Act, the must-pass legislation known colloquially as the NDAA, was approved in record time by the House Armed Services Committee last night on 57-1, with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) as a lone dissenter. The House version of the fiscal 2025 NDAA […]
House defense bill includes amendment assessing impact of publicizing Russia’s nuclear space weapon
The House Armed Services Committee has included an amendment to the annual defense bill that would require a report on the impact of a nuclear weapon detonation in space and the consequences of publicly disclosing Russia’s alleged pursuit of space-based nuclear weapons. The amendments were agreed to on Wednesday night before the HASC passed the […]
‘You Women Out There, Y’all Petty’: Charles Barkley Comes To Defense Of Caitlin Clark And Blasts Her Haters
Sir Charles always speaks his mind, and this time it’s about Caitlin Clarke. Talking about the latest edition of “Mind the Game” podcastLos Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said about the Indiana Fever guard. Caitlin Clark He praised her for the brilliance she brought to the WNBA. He also echoed her criticism of the 22-year-old, […]
Saudis Wants Biden to Help Nuclearize Country as Part of Defense Deal
Saudi political leaders urge leftists to support the country’s nuclear program as part of a larger “security” deal that could eventually include a path to normalizing relations with Israel Reuters reported on Monday that it is putting pressure on President Joe Biden’s administration. Discussions about supporting Riyadh’s nuclear development and possibly building a nuclear reactor […]
Former US Attorney Says Judge’s Treatment Of Trump Defense Witness Driven By Ego-Based ‘Insecurity’
Former United States Attorney Brett Tolman on Tuesday said Judge Juan Merchan’s harsh treatment of former President Donald Trump’s defense witness Bob Costello was caused by the judge’s self-doubt and ego. Costello, who was the former advisor for Trump’s previous attorney Michael Cohen, took the stand for the defense Monday, with Merchan booting the jury […]
Trump touts defense team has ‘won’ Manhattan case as he calls on Merchan to dismiss
Former President Trump asked Chief Judge Juan Melchán to dismiss the case, saying his defense team had already “won on every standard” in New York v. Trump. “We have an incredible case. By any standard, we won this case. Any other judge would have thrown out this case, any other judge would have thrown this […]
Trump opts not to testify in hush money trial as defense rests
Former President Trump will not take the stand in his New York criminal trial after his lawyers rested their case on Tuesday, shortly after prosecutors handed down a similar ruling the day before. “We’re going to take a break immediately — and by rest I mean take a break from the case. We’re not going […]
Trump trial: Defense rests, clearing way for jury deliberations next week
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s defense team rested its case on Tuesday morning after questioning two witnesses in as many days in the former president’s hush money trial. Trump did not take the stand, a decision that came after Judge Juan Merchan left open the opportunity for prosecutors to question Trump about some of his […]
Defense Scored ‘Stunning’ Revelation that Michael Cohen Stole Money from Trump Organization
CNN anchor Jake Tapper said Monday in the network’s coverage of former President Donald Trump’s business records trial that defense attorney Todd Blanche’s cross-examination of witness Michael Cohen over the stolen money was “astonishing.” It was a thing,” he said. A partial transcription follows: TAPPER: That’s very fascinating, isn’t it? And I have to say, […]
Liberty emphasize under-the-radar changes to already stout defense
That was clear for Olaf Lange in the WNBA Finals. The Liberty needed multiple players on offense to generate baskets against the Las Vegas Aces. Every layup was contested. The Aces constantly forced extra passes – under the basket, on the weak side, basically anywhere on the court. “I can’t say we forced it on […]