House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer came out of a recent meeting with President Joe Biden with a bipartisan glow. The meeting, attended by other congressional leaders, focused on important issues such as Ukraine aid, border security, and a funding package deadlock. This display of collaboration was praised by both Johnson
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In an effort to deter further attacks against commercial ships crossing the Red Sea, the U.S. State Department recently designated the Iranian-backed, Yemen-based Houthi rebels as specially designated global terrorists (SDGTs). This move comes as part of a broader effort to stabilize global trade in the Red Sea and prevent regional conflict in the Middle
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s recent hospitalization and subsequent revelation of his secret battle with prostate cancer have raised concerns about transparency and leadership in the Biden administration. Austin chose to keep his diagnosis hidden from senior administration officials and staff for weeks, which has sparked a wave of criticism and calls for accountability. The fact
U.S. and U.K. forces have conducted airstrikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen following repeated attacks by the Iranian-backed group on ships in the Red Sea. The strikes targeted multiple locations used by the Houthi militants, including missile launch sites, production facilities, and radar systems. This article delves into the recent airstrikes and their significance
The Defense Department’s inspector general has recently initiated a formal investigation into Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to inform the White House and Congress about his emergency hospitalization. The inspector general’s primary focus will be evaluating the sufficiency of the Department of Defense’s policies and procedures regarding proper communication during the absence of senior leadership
In a shocking turn of events, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since January 1st due to complications following a surgery to treat his prostate cancer. This news comes after a week of secrecy and unanswered questions, leaving many to question the transparency and communication within the Pentagon. The troubles began when Austin was
White House officials are steadfast in their support for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin amid concerns about his delayed communication regarding an urgent hospitalization. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby confirmed there are no intentions to replace Austin, and he will retain his position. Austin was hospitalized in the intensive care unit at Walter Reed National
Congressional leaders recently reached a significant spending deal totaling $1.59 trillion, aimed at avoiding a potential government shutdown. The deal, announced by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, sets an overall spending budget of $1.59 billion for the 2024 fiscal year. Within this budget, $886 billion is allocated to military spending, while $704 billion
The Biden administration ended the year on a positive note with a strong December jobs report, showcasing a series of economic wins. However, the recent global shipping delays caused by attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea are posing a threat to this momentum. Danish shipping company Maersk, among others, has announced an indefinite
New York City has filed a lawsuit against more than a dozen charter bus companies involved in Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s initiative to transport migrants to urban areas. The city claims that these bus companies knowingly participated in Abbott’s busing plan, which violates a New York state law prohibiting the transfer of “needy persons” across