Obama era Defense chief signals military ethics 'in danger' under Trump

Obama-era Defense chief signals military ethics 'in danger' under Trump

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Matt Gaetz, under House ethics investigation, is Trump's pick for attorney general

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The long Obama era is over | Osita Nwanevu

The Democrats must learn to speak to voters who don’t believe in the politics of old and aren’t interested in returning to it. The ever-splenetic HL Mencken once wrote that “democracy is the theory ...

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Trump’s mixed signals for gas market

Incoming administration’s policies might eventually lead to decrease in US LNG exports to EU

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Obama DHS chief: 'Fear and anger won'

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Wednesday that “fear and anger won” with former President Trump clinching the White House again. “He played to fear and anger, and that ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Watch: Israeli military chief announces strikes in Iran

Rear Adm Daniel Hagari says the strikes are in response to Iran "relentlessly attacking" Israel.

Defence chief calls for more spending on military

Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.

Israel's Strikes on Iran, While Measured, Push Region Deeper Into a Dangerous Era

Israel’s attack on Iran—the most serious military strike on Iranian soil in decades—was calibrated to avoid prompting an escalatory response, but it also moved the two foes deeper into a direct ...

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Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity

A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine

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Early voting could signal 'serious danger' for Harris in Nevada, longtime reporter says

The early voting totals in Nevada could signal “serious danger” for Vice President Harris and Democrats in the state, according to a longtime reporter in the state. Jon Ralston, who has covered ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Trump signals support for RFK Jr. fluoride remarks

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump signals support for RFK Jr. fluoride remarks Former President Trump expressed tentative ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump's Win Signals More Confrontation With Beijing

The president-elect is set to deepen trade tensions with Washington’s top rival, while China could benefit from weaker U.S. alliances.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Trump’s cabinet picks signal tough stance on China

Experts say appointments of Mike Waltz and others show president-elect is preparing more hawkish stance on Beijing

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Police chief: Kaba shooting claims fuelled 'dangerous narrative'

Britain’s most senior police officer accuses “those in positions of authority” of creating “rumour and innuendo”.

Trump II: the military threat to Europe

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Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza, Israel Says

Sinwar, a U.S.-designated terrorist, in October 2023 triggered a war with Israel in Gaza that has since expanded to a multifront conflict in the Middle East.

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The Trump Era Never Really Ended

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Trump Transition Stalls Over Ethics Code, and a New Russian Offensive

Plus, Saudi Arabia’s “sportswashing” controversy.

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Durbin on Gaetz ethics report as Congress reacts to Trump's attorney general pick

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate's majority whip, is calling for the preservation of the report and any documentation pertaining to the House Ethics Committee inquiry into former Florida Rep. ...

Lawmakers Demand Ethics Report on Gaetz, Trump’s Attorney General Pick

Republicans and Democrats alike insisted that the findings of the House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating the Florida Republican for years over sexual misconduct and other charges, be ...

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Rally Backlash Puts Trump on the Defensive

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A Trump Win Could Unleash Dangerous AI

Donald Trump's opposition to “woke” safety standards for artificial intelligence would likely mean the dismantling of regulations that protect Americans from misinformation, discrimination, and worse.

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Harris, Cheney argue Trump will be dangerous to U.S.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Republican from Wyoming, are touring Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin where they are warning voters against reelecting former ...

Under its new president, Mexico’s foreign policy heads down dangerous path

Newly inaugurated President Claudia Sheinbaum has restricted the diplomatic work of the U.S. ambassador, humiliated the King of Spain and appointed a new secretary of Foreign Affairs known for his ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Trump and Harris in final election push as polls signal extremely close contest

Republican nominee attacks critics and vilifies migrants while Democratic rival lays out positive vision for America. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Donald Trump and ...

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Trump Victory Will Signal a Shift in Ukraine War. To What Is Unclear.

As U.S. president, Donald J. Trump will inherit a role as Ukraine’s chief benefactor. But he has been skeptical about continuing aid to Kyiv.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

‘Trump’s America’: His Comeback Victory Signals a Different Kind of Country

In the end, Donald J. Trump is not the historical aberration some thought he was, but instead a transformational force reshaping the modern United States in his own image.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Massie signals he is open to agriculture role in Trump administration

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) signaled Wednesday that he is “ready and willing” to accept a role concerning agriculture in President-elect Trump’s administration, but he shot down a rumor that he has ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump’s Narrow Loss in New Jersey Signals a Shift to the Right

In New Jersey, Democrats outnumber Republicans and control every branch of government. But Tuesday’s vote reflected a shift to the right.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Trump Transition Signals Focus on Deportations, as Miller Assumes Influence

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name the immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff and announced a former ICE official as his “border czar.”

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