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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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