Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, has drawn criticism for her views on Russia. Ivo Daalder, a former U. S. ambassador to NATO, called her a "dangerous" choice for director of national intelligence due to her supportive views on Russia. In a 2017 memo, Gabbard reportedly blamed U. S.
NATO's top boss, Mark Rutte, has been urging European countries to step up their defense spending. This comes as Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. Trump had previously criticized NATO allies for not spending enough on defense, which hurt trust among the allies. Back in 2014, after R
Imagine this: A German helicopter, out on a routine mission in the Baltic Sea, suddenly faces unexpected danger. According to reports, a Russian ship fired signal ammunition at it. This wasn't just any mission; it was a time of heightened tensions between Germany and Russia. But what's the story beh
Lately, several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US, have started sounding the alarm about a hacking campaign targeting telecommunications systems. The group named Salt Typhoon, which some suspect is backed by the Chinese government, has been trying to sneak into mobile n
President-elect Donald Trump is hurriedly choosing his Cabinet. Many of his picks have Republican backing, but not all. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for Attorney General due to lack of support. Pete Hegseth's name was floated for Secretary of Defense, but his personal conduct raised doubts. He
China’s not happy, and they’re showing it. Recently, they imposed sanctions on 13 U. S. companies. Why? The U. S. just sold $385 million worth of weapons to Taiwan. These aren’t any regular weapons—they’re upgrades for Taiwan’s F-16 jets and their communication systems. China’s upset because they be
After a devastating fire in 2019, the historic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris has risen from the ashes, thanks to a global effort and a determined president. The grand reopening, also a diplomatic affair, saw world leaders gathered to celebrate the restoration. President Emmanuel Macron hailed the fe
In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden has granted a sweeping pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for any federal crimes he may have committed over the past ten years. This decision was announced just as Hunter was awaiting sentencing. The president cited selective prosecution due to Hunte
Phew! December is here, and it's been quite the week in the news. Let's start with the big one: President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was in some hot water with the law. Despite promising not to use his presidential powers in his son's criminal cases, Biden went ahead and did it anyway.
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson found herself in a tight spot financially. She decided to hire a family member to her staff, while hiding their relation from the city. This was just the start of her scheme to misuse taxpayer money. She planned to get a $13, 000 bonus for the staff mem
