US will help Israel defend itself in Lebanon war, Austin says

“We remain concerned about the potential of this escalating into a full fight. And I don’t believe that a fight is inevitable,” US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said. The United States would help Israel defend itself should a full-scale war break out with Lebanon, the country’s Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told reporters in the Philippines […]
They found who to blame: Biden’s family says staff at fault for bad debate performance

The Biden family, led by Jill and Hunter, is pressing the President not to pull out of the race despite heavy pressure from many Democrats after his poor debate performance.
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Gallant discusses ‘Phase C’ of Gaza war with Biden adviser

Defense Yoav Gallant met today (Monday) with Senior Advisor to U.S. President Biden, Amos Hochstein. During the meeting, the two discussed the actions required to achieve a framework that enables the safe return of Israeli communities to their homes in the north. Minister Gallant reiterated his commitment to changing the security situation on the border. […]
Supreme Court upholds federal law banning domestic abusers from owning guns

The Supreme Court in a 8-1 decision upheld a federal law that disarms people under domestic-violence restraining orders, ruling it complies with the court’s recent expansion of Second Amendment rights. Under that two-year-old precedent, which found a right to bear arms outside the home for the first time, the court has prescribed a new test requiring gun control […]
NJ Transit, Amtrak Service Suspended Through New York Due To Power Issues

NJ Transit service into and out of New York Penn Station is suspended Thursday afternoon due to power issues on an Amtrak line, NJ Transit announced.
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In protest of resolution: Edan shreds copy of UN Charter using a paper shredder

According to the Israeli Ambassador to the UN, the resolution granting the PA powers and rights of a UN member state violates the UN Charter.
Lindsey Graham: ‘Blocking Weapons to Israel Obscene, Hiroshima, Nagasaki on Steroids’

Senator Graham grills Defense Secretary Austin on the Biden Administration’s freezing of a weapons shipments to Israel, asks if Austin would support dropping the atom bombs on Japan.
US to deliver $250M to Ukraine amid congressional stalemate
The Biden administration announced Wednesday it was delivering $250 million in military assistance to Ukraine, the final package it can move under its existing resources drawn down for the country. The delivery comes as Congress is stuck on approving new funds for Ukraine. Aid to the war-torn ally has been held up in a larger […]
Michigan Supreme Court rejects attempt to remove Trump from ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to remove former President Trump from the state’s 2024 Republican primary ballot. The decision comes after the Colorado Supreme Court last week disqualified Trump from appearing on that state’s ballots in 2024. The disqualification, which was made under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, is related to the Capitol riot […]
Supreme Court Rejects Jack Smith’s Request For Justices To Hear Trump Immunity Dispute
The Supreme Court said Friday that it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results. The issue will now be decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which has […]