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Israel Vows ‘Draconian’ Measures to Contain Chinese Influence at Haifa Port

Israel has vowed to take strict measures to prevent China from using Haifa's second port facility as a basis for monitoring, as the headaches caused by a 2014 deal to modernize Israeli shipping continues. Earlier this month, Israeli regulators decided to allow China's state-owned enterprise Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) Bayport Terminal Co. Ltd. to […]

Defiant Chuck Schumer hits back at Nancy Pelosi, vows ‘I’m not stepping down’

Rebellious Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer vowed not to resign from his leadership role immediately, defending his decision to oppose blocking the GOP bill to avoid government shutdowns. Schumer, 74, faced a progressive uprising over the shutdown vote earlier this month, but he repeatedly said he was “confident,” fighting back against detractors such as former […]

Pentagon vows investigation into leaks, including polygraph tests

Joe Casper, the chief of staff for Defense Secretary Pete Hegses, sent a memo Friday, saying that Department of Defense (DOD) members could be exposed to polygraph testing in a new investigation into alleged leaks at the Pentagon. Kasper mentioned “recent unauthorized disclosures” of confidential information, but failed to specify details regarding the suspected leak. […]

VA Secretary Doug Collins vows more cuts

In the first six weeks of work, U.S. Veterans Affairs Director Doug Collins looked at less than 2% of agency contracts. “The VA was paying for PowerPoint slides and meeting notes, watering plants and consulting contracts to do the work we should do ourselves,” he said in a post this week. Needless to say, it […]

Democrat mayor vows major city will be ‘safe haven’ for illegal immigrants

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fray doubled resistance to President Donald Trump and border border Tom Homan's immigration enforcement efforts, vowing his city to be a “safe shelter” for illegal immigrants. Speaking at city hall with other Democratic leaders, including “Squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar, Frey said: “No matter who you are or where you come from, […]

Khamenei Vows ‘Hard Slap’ to U.S. If It Dares Challenge Iran

Iran's top leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Friday that challenge Tehran should dare prepare for a “hard slap” after President Donald Trump warned about possible military action against the Islamic Republic. “Americans should know that when threats stand up to Iran, they can't get anywhere,” Khamenei said in a live television speech mark for […]

Justin Baldoni’s lawyer hits back at Blake Lively’s ‘abhorrent’ attempt to toss lawsuit, vows to hold her ‘accountable’

Justin Bardoni's attorney, Brian Friedman, has accused Blake Lively's request to dismiss Blake Lively's case as “aversion.” Reuters Justin Bardoni's lawyer says Blake Lively's request to dismiss his case is “abhorrent” and she needs to be bound as “responsible.” After the actress's lawyer slammed the director's $400 million defamatory lawsuit as “revenge and rambling,” and […]