The United States State Department has taken a firm stance against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels based in Yemen. In an effort to deter further attacks on commercial ships crossing the Red Sea, the State Department has designated the Houthi rebels as specially designated global terrorists (SDGTs). This move triggers an asset freeze with the aim
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In a surprising turn of events, Joseph Tacopina has announced that he is no longer representing former President Donald Trump in two high-profile cases. This decision comes just two months before one of the cases is scheduled to go to trial. While Tacopina has not provided any specific reasons for his withdrawal, this development raises
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was recently released from the hospital after receiving treatment for complications from surgery for prostate cancer. Austin, who had kept his diagnosis secret from senior Biden administration leaders, spent two weeks at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Despite concerns about his lapse in judgment, President Joe Biden maintains confidence in
House Republicans have announced their intentions to issue new subpoenas for Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. The decision comes after Hunter Biden’s lawyers agreed to comply with a “proper” subpoena, should one be requested. In a letter to Hunter Biden’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer and House Judiciary
The Iowa caucuses hold a significant place in the American political landscape as they kickstart the Republican presidential primary. These caucuses serve as an initial indicator of the direction the presidential election may take, making them a crucial tipping point for GOP candidates aiming to unseat incumbent President Joe Biden. However, there are several limitations
The recent airstrikes conducted by U.S. and U.K. forces in Yemen against Houthi rebel targets have sparked debates and discussions around the world. These strikes were carried out in response to repeated attacks by the Iranian-backed group on ships in the Red Sea. The U.S. Air Force targeted over 60 locations, including missile launch sites,
The Defense Department’s inspector general has launched a formal investigation into Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to notify the White House and Congress of his emergency hospitalization. This investigation aims to assess whether the Department of Defense’s policies and procedures are sufficient to ensure proper communication when senior leadership is unavailable for medical or other
In a recent turn of events, former President Donald Trump has been barred from making a closing argument at his New York civil fraud trial. Judge Arthur Engoron made this decision after Trump’s lawyer, Chris Kise, failed to agree to limitations on what Trump could say. This new development comes after a series of contentious
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since January 1st due to complications following a surgery to treat prostate cancer. The officials at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center announced this news on Tuesday. This revelation comes after a week of uncertainty, during which Austin was hospitalized, but the Pentagon deliberately kept the reason behind
The recent controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to disclose his emergency hospitalization has raised concerns among White House officials and members of Congress. Austin was admitted to the intensive care unit at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on January 1st, following complications from an elective surgery he had on December 22nd.