Massive Defense Bill Creates Sperm Freezing Program, Dumps Millions Into ‘Minority Serving’ Schools
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday, authorizes hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to “minority-serving agencies” and funds the freezing of some military personnel's sperm and eggs. Approximately $884 billion invoice Includes more than $102 million in funding for “minority-serving institutions” and “historically black colleges and […]
Rangers put K’Andre Miller on injured reserve in blow to defense
The Rangers are currently without one of their top defensemen. On Friday, K'Andre Miller was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. He is not scheduled to participate in the Rangers' three-game road trip starting Sunday. The Rangers placed K'Andre Miller on injured reserve. NHLI (via Getty Images) Miller left the Rangers' 3-2 win […]
Pete Hegseth’s lawyer, Sen. Cotton slam West Point for sharing false info about defense pick’s admission in possible privacy violation
Pete Hegseth's attorney, Sen. Tom Cotton, accused West Point of falsely claiming that the deputy secretary of defense candidate was not accepted to the nation's top military academy, according to a letter obtained exclusively by the newspaper. It said it could violate federal privacy laws. In a pair of letters to military academy superintendents, attorneys […]
Massive annual defense policy bill passes in House
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Jets defense ‘maybe got too comfortable’: Sauce Gardner
Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner watched Sunday's loss to the Dolphins from the sideline. Gardner missed the game with a hamstring injury. But he saw the familiar sight of the Jets' defense collapsing in another loss. Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner speaks with reporters on Dec. 11, 2024. Bill Kostron/New York Post Gardner said Wednesday that […]
House passes nearly $1 trillion defense spending bill, adding to US debt of $36 trillion
House Veterans: There is bipartisan support for reducing the national debt Rep. Cory Mills, Republican of Florida, and Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat of Massachusetts, appeared on “Fox News Sunday” to discuss future payments from the United States to Ukraine, military spending and the balance of the national debt, and the Pentagon. We discussed the company's […]
Second Failed Trump Assassin Suspect Ryan Routh’s Legal Team Consider Insanity Defense
Ryan Routh. (Photo courtesy of Martin County Sheriff's Office) OAN Staff Avril Elfie6:37pm – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Lawyers for Ryan Routh, who was charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in September, are reportedly considering an insanity defense. advertisement On Wednesday, Routh appeared in federal court for a […]
Dems Fret Over Defense Bill’s Provision Banning Sex Changes for Minors
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on an annual defense bill that includes a ban on sex-cutting drugs and treatment of minors. The provisions of The 1,800-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prohibits coverage of “certain medical procedures for children that may result in sterilization” in TRICARE, a medical program for […]
Former South Korean Defense Minister Attempts Suicide After Martial Law Disaster
South Korea's former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun reportedly attempted suicide while in police custody on Tuesday night. Kim resigned Last Thursday, a senior official lost his job for the first time since President Yun Seok-yue's disastrous attempt to impose martial law two days earlier. Kim was the first person to do so. arrested After the […]
House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed an $895 billion bill authorizing a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and giving double-digit pay raises to about half of enlisted personnel. The bill has traditionally been highly bipartisan, but some Democrats opposed the inclusion of a ban on transgender treatment for children […]