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Pentagon says the number of US troops in Syria is double from previous reports

The Pentagon says there are 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, more than double the number Pentagon officials have told reporters for months. “We have regularly reported that approximately 900 U.S. troops are deployed to Syria,” said Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Ryder told reporters at a press conference Thursday. “We recently learned that the number was […]

Journalist John Harwood gets hammered over previous claim about Hunter Biden pardon

Mainstream media journalist John Harwood posted in June about the possibility of a presidential pardon for Hunter Biden, and was ridiculed and forgotten. Harwood seemed to be mocking the character of those who don't believe President Joe Biden's statement that he will not pardon his son for numerous charges, including gun crimes and tax crimes. […]

Old National acquiring Bremer Financial in $1.4 billion deal, much less than previous estimates – Star Tribune

St. Paul-based Bremer Financial, Minnesota's second-largest bank, is being sold to Old National Bank for $1.4 billion, ending a five-year battle over Bremer's future. Bremer and Evansville, Ind.-based Old National announced the deal Monday, which will create Minnesota's third-largest bank as measured by deposits. However, the $1.4 billion sale price is significantly lower than previous […]

Greene does not rule out voting for Johnson despite previous move to oust him

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) could vote to retain Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) despite previously moving to remove him from office. does not exclude gender. Asked outside Parliament House on Tuesday if she would support Johnson in Wednesday's internal leadership race and the full House of Commons, Greene said: “Well, I think Johnson is the […]

McConnell on his previous Trump comments: 'We are all on the same team now'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) responded to previous comments he allegedly made about former President Trump after the 2020 election, citing pre-existing tensions between the two. Despite this, he hinted that they are currently on “the same team.” “Nothing I say about President Trump can be compared to what J.D. Vance, Lindsey Graham and […]