Archives for July 2022

Stephen K. Bannon's defense team dug in on what it says is clear political bias motivating the government's criminal contempt of Congress case against the former Trump adviser in its closing arguments Friday. … [Read more...] about Bannon says political bias at root of criminal contempt charges in closing arguments

The Biden administration on Friday announced a new $270 million security assistance package for Ukraine, which includes High Mobility Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and 36,000 rounds of ammunition. … [Read more...] about Biden administration to send $270 million in security aid to Ukraine

President Biden on Friday condemned the attack on Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for New York governor, as an attack on democracy. … [Read more...] about Biden denounces attack on GOP nominee for N.Y. governor, doesn't mention quick release of attacker

Microsoft President Brad Smith offered a dire assessment of world affairs on Friday, pointing to the economy, war and climate as among the troubles putting extraordinary pressure on people across the globe. … [Read more...] about 'We are all under stress': Microsoft president issues dire assessment of world affairs

Two Russian maritime patrol aircraft tested the U.S. and Canadian air defense zone two weeks ago in a show of force in the midst of Moscow's military operation in Ukraine and nuclear saber-rattling, the commander of the Northern Command said Friday. … [Read more...] about Russia tests U.S. air defenses in midst of Ukraine war