US congressional delegation reaffirms defense support for Taiwan
The bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation has pledged continued support to Taiwan following the recent approval of $300 million in military aid. Congress considers Taiwan a strategic ally, even though it has not formally recognized it as a country. Congressman Jack Bergman led the delegation, stressing the importance of the Taiwan-US partnership in regional security. A […]
Kari Lake seeks to forfeit her defense in defamation case
Lawyers for Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake moved Tuesday to dismiss the defamation lawsuit against her, choosing not to contest allegations that she defamed a state election official after the 2022 election. Maricopa County Recorder Steven Richer (R) last year accused Lake of defaming him in his personal capacity by refusing to acknowledge his defeat […]
Stewart hits O’Leary for Trump defense after fraud verdict: ‘The f‑‑‑ing entitled arrogance’
“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart defended former President Trump’s business strategies and accused “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary of winning a $464 million judgment with interest. , blasted Trump and his companies and their executives in a New York civil fraud trial. . Mr Stewart pushed aside the idea that the crime of tax […]
Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington on Sunday to meet with senior U.S. officials, the Israeli government announced, amid rising tensions between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The Israeli government said Gallant will meet with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake […]
Gotham FC’s NWSL championship defense officially gets underway
After finishing in last place the previous year, Gotham FC didn’t rest as they raced to the NWSL Championship in 2023. The local women’s soccer league franchise, which quickly found success under first-year coach Juan Carlos Amoros, added eight players this offseason, including Long Island product and USWNT mainstay Crystal Dunn. The new additions led […]
House agrees on defense spending, sends Senate bill to avert shutdown
The bill, which includes six funding bills, passed the House indefinitely. 286-134 votesHours before many agencies and programs run out of money. The Senate is expected to take up the policy quickly; Cross the finish line by midnight, so lawmakers can avoid a funding shortfall and begin a two-week Easter recess. President Biden has vowed […]
Controversial Indonesian defense minister wins presidential election
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto was elected president and declared victory on Wednesday. Subianto, accused of abuses under the brutal dictator Suharto, has chosen the son of the popular incumbent president Joko Widodo as his running mate. He is scheduled to take office on October 20th. In last month’s election, Subianto won 58.6% of the […]
William & Mary to honor former defense secretary Robert Gates with new building
The College of William and Mary in Virginia, where former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates serves as president emeritus, will receive an academic building named after him, the school announced Wednesday. . The school said in a statement that Robert M. Gates Hall will be home to areas including economic development and inequality, geopolitical […]
Mike Lynch trial: defense points to difference in accounting standards | Autonomy
Lawyers for Mike Lynch sought to highlight the differences between British and American accounting standards as they defended him against allegations of orchestrating a “massive” fraud over many years. Mr Lynch, who founded and led British software company Autonomy, is fighting to avoid prison after US federal prosecutors indicted him on 16 counts of wire […]
REPORT: Once-Feared Edge Rusher Chase Young Signs With Saints’ Depleted Defense
The New Orleans Saints and defensive end Chase Young have agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $13 million, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday. Young, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 draft, was touted as a prospect out of Ohio State, but the 24-year-old has struggled to live up to expectations […]