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Secretary of State Blinken warned Chinese leader Xi that the U.S. was prepared to act if Beijing didn't cut back on its support for Russia's defense industry.
Secretary of State Blinken warned Chinese leader Xi that the U.S. was prepared to act if Beijing didn’t cut back on its support for Russia’s defense industry.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Secretary Buttigieg unpacks new rules on airline fees and refunds
The Transportation Department announced new rules Wednesday requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for flight cancelations or delays, delayed baggage returns and services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are paid for but not provided. ...CBS News - Top stories -
China's Xi says the U.S. needs to accept Beijing's rise for bilateral relations to improve
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.CNBC - Business - China -
Trump trial second week concludes with testimony from former secretary and banker
Prosecutors called Rhona Graff, Trump's personal secretary and a banker who recounted the details of a payment at the heart of the case.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Missile Defense Goes Beyond the Iron Dome
Comparing short- and long-range missile defenses is like comparing apples and oranges.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump had Stormy Daniels' and Karen McDougal's contact information saved, longtime assistant testifies
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, has testified about discussions with ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen and payments to Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Echoing Their Client, Trump’s Lawyers Pursue an Absolutist Defense
Donald J. Trump demands praise and concedes no faults, denying his lawyers time-honored defense tactics.The New York Times - Top stories -
Senior Russian Military Official Held on Corruption Charges in Defense Deals
A deputy defense minister responsible for the armed forces’ most ambitious construction projects was arrested in the highest-profile corruption scandal Russia has seen in years.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Former President Donald Trump has been called a lot of names in the first six days of his New York hush-money trial.NBC News - Top stories -
'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Former President Donald Trump has been called a lot of names in the first six days of his New York hush-money trial.NBC News - Politics -
Trump trial: Defense attorneys begin cross-examination of David Pecker
The New York criminal trial of Donald Trump resumed with testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Here’s what to know as Pecker’s cross-examination continues.
David Pecker, the former publisher of The National Enquirer, will be back on the stand for continued cross-examination.The New York Times - Top stories -
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A defense budget of $1 trillion is looming. Here’s how to stop it
Stopping a trillion-dollar Pentagon budget requires mass movement to overcome the arms industry’s hold over Congress.The Hill - Politics -
Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
A Swedish parliament committee says Sweden should increase its annual military budget by nearly 54 billion kronor ($5 billion) by 2030 to strengthen its air defenses and increase the number of conscripts, among other measuresABC News - World -
Rishi Sunak: Britain Does Its Part in Ukraine and on Defense Spending
Our military budget will reach 2.5% of GDP by 2030. European allies need to step up as well.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Bears trade into fifth-round, draft Kansas defensive end Austin Booker
The Chicago Bears traded back into the 2024 NFL Draft, swapping a 2025 fourth-round pick with the Bills to take their No. 144 pick (fifth-round). Ironically, this pick is the exact one the Bears sent to the Bills for offensive lineman Ryan Bates. ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Ukraine Aid Lifts Defense Industry as Debate Over Profits Reignites
A long-delayed $95 billion package supports shells, missiles and drones for three countries, boosting defense companies, as scrutiny grows on share buybacks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Belgian Man’s Drunken Driving Defense: His Body Made the Alcohol
A 40-year-old man was acquitted of a drunken driving offense after doctors confirmed he had a rare condition: auto-brewery syndrome.The New York Times - Science -
Mavericks vs. Clippers: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving 'locked in' on defense, steal home-court advantage
Dallas evened up the series with L.A. after star players stepped up on DCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
NBA playoffs: Luka Dončić, Mavericks embrace defense, physical identity in Game 2 to even series with Clippers
Dončić scored 32 and Irving had 23, but it was the grind-it-out mindset that was the difference Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defenses
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says, but NATO must increase its defensesABC News - World - Russia -
Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense minister
Moscow's court service says a third man has been detained in a major bribery case involving one of Russian's most senior defense officialsABC News - World - Russia -
Taiwan's president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats
Taiwan’s president-elect has appointed new foreign and defense ministers to join his incoming administration as the island faces continuing military threats and diplomatic isolation from ChinaABC News - World -
'Europe could die,' France's Macron says as he calls for stronger defense and economic reform
President Emmanuel Macron appealed for stronger, more integrated European defenses and said the continent must not become a vassal of the United States.NBC News - Top stories -
2024 NFL Draft: Laiatu Latu makes history by becoming the latest a defensive player has ever been taken
We saw history on night 1CBS Sports - Sports -
Dolphins NFL Draft grades 2024: Miami picks Chop Robinson in first round, adding needed pass rusher to defense
Here's what Miami is getting in its new pass rusherCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Several defensive playmakers are available in Round 2 of the NFL draft after historic offensive run
The historic run on offensive players, especially quarterbacks, in the first round of the NFL draft pushed plenty of talented defenders down the boardABC News - Sports - NFL -
Splashy testimony dominates first week of Trump's hush money trial
The first week of testimony in former President Trump's hush money trial has wrapped Friday in Manhattan. The trial so far has been dominated by splashy testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who spent much of this week ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
12:30 Report — Trump returns to 'freezing' courtroom as defense finishes David Pecker cross-examination
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Friday! And happy White House Correspondents’ Association dinner weekend to all who celebrate!! The ex-publisher of the National Enquirer is testifying again today in former President Trump’s hush money trial. The ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Journalists sign manifesto in defense of Spanish PM and wife, criticize right-wing media, parties
Thousands of Spanish journalists have come out in support of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his wife following Sánchez’s announceement that he was considering his future as premier after a court opened preliminary proceedings against his ...ABC News - World -
Eagles 2024 NFL Draft grades: Cooper DeJean joins defense after Philadelphia trades up to No. 40 overall
All the Eagles picks and draft news in one placeCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Luka Doncic and defensive-minded Mavs take a chippy 101-90 win over Clippers for 2-1 series lead
Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the suddenly defensive-minded Dallas Mavericks took a chippy 101-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers for a 2-1 lead in their first-round seriesABC News - Sports - NBA -
Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early
Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first roundABC News - Sports - NFL -
NFL Draft grades: Los Angeles Rams play it safe, fill critical needs on defense
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Rams' 2024 draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter headline way-too-early look at next year's class
It's time for our first look at next year's draft ... and it comes right after the 2024 NFL DraftCBS Sports - Sports - NFL