Baldwin defense: Pulling trigger ‘doesn’t make him guilty’
Alec Baldwin’s lawyers have argued that he cannot be charged with murder even if he pulled the trigger on the set of Lust. Baldwin’s defense team has remained adamant throughout the trial that he did not pull the trigger when the gun went off, killing cinematographer Halina Hutchins on the set of the Western. But […]
China sends dozens of warplanes near Taiwan after top US envoy pledges to help island with self defense
Raymond Greene began his term as director of the U.S. Institute for Taiwan Studies on Monday. He pledged on Wednesday to “vigorously support Taiwan’s ability to defend itself.” On the same day, Taiwan saw 66 Chinese military aircraft and seven warships sailing nearby within a 24-hour period, a clear display of Chinese military force. The […]
Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting trial: Female-heavy jury may be more ‘sympathetic’ to defense, expert says
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Eastern Europe must quickly increase defense budgets, former Trump appointee warns
The Baltic nations lead European NATO countries in exceeding the alliance’s target of dedicating 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to defense spending, but that may not be enough if former President Donald Trump is re-elected in November, a former administration official said. “The United States has an obligation to do its part to […]
Biden announces NATO effort to supply Ukraine with air defense systems
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the United States would surge air defense systems to Ukraine along with a handful of NATO allies. Ukraine has frequently and desperately stressed its need for both additional air defense systems and interceptors given Russia’s aerial attacks often targeting Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. Biden announced this joint venture during remarks at […]
Feds blast ‘Gold Bar Bob’ Menendez’s blame-his-wife defense at bribery trial
Federal prosecutors argued Tuesday that Sen. Bob Menendez’s brazen plan to pin the blame for his far-reaching bribery scheme on his wife was simply a “desperate” excuse to avoid his own responsibility. “There’s no way she could have fooled him into not knowing what she was doing,” prosecutor Paul Monteleone told jurors in Manhattan federal […]
Top Dem contradicts past defense of Biden ability: ‘Must do more’ to prove himself
Senate President pro tempore Patty Murray (D-Wash.) on Monday pressed Biden to prove his competence, seemingly at odds with her own efforts to discredit a report from last month that suggested Biden was showing signs of decline in private meetings. “More than a week after the debate and after talking to voters, I believe President […]
Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ trial: Experts reveal key misstep that could blow up actor’s defense
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Former Israeli Defense Minister Urges Jews to Flee France After Rise of Far-Left: ‘There Is No Time’
Former Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has urged French Jews to leave the country, warning that “time is running out” following the victory of far-left parties in France’s parliamentary elections. According to Breitbart News reportThe alliance between French President Emmanuel Macron and his New Popular Front party delivered a victory for Marine Le Pen’s populist […]
Japan and Philippines sign defense agreement prompted by concerns over China
Japan and the Philippines signed a defense agreement that allows Japanese forces to conduct joint training in the Philippines. The reciprocal access agreement allows Philippine troops to receive training in Japan. China has warned Japan that it should “seriously reflect on its history of aggression” in the region. Japan and the Philippines signed a major […]