Newly appointed British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting has conceded President Donald J. Trump’s driving role in pushing Europe to take greater responsibility for its defense, predicting the continent will come to thank him for it.
Newly appointed British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting has conceded President Donald J. Trump’s driving role in pushing Europe to take greater responsibility for its defense , predicting the continent will come to thank him for it. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting predicted that Europe will one day thank President Donald J. Trump for pushing allies to increase defense spending, arguing that the U.S. leader had “shaken us out of our complacency” and ended an era of overreliance on the United States for security. DETAIL: Streeting said earlier this week that calls for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense have been voiced by both Democrat and Republican administrations over the…Open
Wisconsin on Tuesday opened up early in-person voting for its primary elections, which include a chaotic five-way Democratic gubernatorial race and the party’s attempt to flip the state’s government to its control for the first time since 2010. Party infighting could give state Rep. Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, the edge in claiming the governor’s mansion, as she has received strong support among the party’s more liberal and progressive wing. Read More: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5994147-wisconsin-gubernatorial-primary-democratic-party-early-voting/
Dr. Drew Pinsky: "What happens to doctors when they get in the media? They become excited, they get too aroused by it, when they take care of special people. I've seen this over and again, and it adulterates them." "And I think that happened to Dr. Fauci here."
Fauci, who was pardoned by former President Joe Biden of any crimes he might have committed during the pandemic, declined to answer the question and invoked the Fifth Amendment.
One legal analyst says the Fifth Amendment is only applicable when there is a reasonable fear of prosecution, which former President Joe Biden ruled out by fully pardoning Fauci.
Iran's reported purchase of Chinese-manufactured missile systems could raise tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Iran’s reported purchase of Chinese-manufactured missile systems could raise tensions between Washington and Beijing. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Iran has reportedly struck a deal to purchase between 300 and 400 Chinese -made shoulder-fired air-defense missile systems to rebuild its air defense capabilities, which have been degraded after months of American and Israeli strikes. The contract, valued at between $60 million and $70 million, according to three sources who spoke to Reuters, includes QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), with the first shipment expected to arrive within weeks, although some delivery details remain subject to change. The purchase represents Iran’s largest known effort to strengthen…Open
Are you noticing more shark sightings in the news lately? With a massive surge in shark activity at U.S. beaches from Maine to California, we’re doing a deep dive into what’s actually happening in the water. In this episode of “Hot Take with Jesse Weber," we break down why great whites, tiger sharks and bull sharks are shifting their habitats — from warming ocean temperatures and Super El Niño patterns to the unexpected role modern drone technology plays in spotting them. Plus, we look at the real odds of a shark attack and what experts say you should actually do if you encounter one.
