Biden administration announces nearly $1 billion aid package for Ukraine as Trump meets with Zelenskyy

by admin | Dec 7, 2024 | Politics

Kent Nishimura / Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the Pentagon will send nearly $1 billion to Ukraine, bringing the total the United States has committed to Ukraine to more than $62 billion since Russia launched its invasion in...

Trump meets with Macron in first international trip since reelection: ‘World is going a little crazy right now’

by admin | Dec 7, 2024 | Politics

Chesnot/Getty Images(PARIS) — President-elect Donald Trump kicked off his first foreign trip since his reelection with a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace.Ahead of the meeting, Macron welcomed Trump, saying, “It’s a...

Early appointments offer Vance chance to throw weight around as Trump’s heir apparent

by admin | Dec 7, 2024 | Politics

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President-elect Donald Trump has been the ultimate GOP mover and shaker since 2015, using his sway to impact the party far beyond just his own political career. Now, Vice President-elect JD Vance has some early...

Hegseth’s attorney threatens to sue sex assault accuser if she repeats ‘false’ claims and he’s not confirmed

by admin | Dec 6, 2024 | Politics

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Pete Hegseth’s attorney has threatened legal action against a woman who accused President-elect Donald Trump’s selection for defense secretary of sexual assault — if she repeats what he calls...

Trump shows public support for embattled defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth

by admin | Dec 6, 2024 | Politics

Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday made his first public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, since Hegseth began making the rounds on Capitol Hill speaking...