But does Erdogan believe that Turkey has the right or need to acquire nuclear weapons to cement its status? ### Last month the Turkish leader suggested as much, saying that “some countries have missiles with nuclear warheads, not one or two. But we can’t have them. This, I cannot accept.” He went on to single […]
Read MoreBut the former Israeli Defense Forces chief of staff’s chances are no more certain, as Israel faces the reality of protracted political deadlock and the growing possibility of a third general election within 12 months. ### In a video statement, explaining why he was returning the formal right to form a ruling coalition to President […]
Read MoreThe chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee released a joint statement Monday with several of his European counterparts condemning Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria and expressing “regret” at President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump says he doesn’t want NYT in the White House Veterans group backs lawsuits to halt Trump’s use of military funding for border […]
Read MoreSenate Republicans voted on Thursday to permanently ban the practice of including earmarks — money directed by lawmakers into pet projects — in government funding bills. GOP senators decided to enact the permanent ban during a closed-door caucus meeting, with aides saying the issue had been under discussion among Republicans for months. ADVERTISEMENT Congress […]
Read MoreSan Jose, Calif., the third-biggest city in California and the largest served by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), will propose converting the private company into a customer-owned utility, according to The Wall Street Journal. The plan, proposed by Mayor Sam Liccardo (D), would turn the company into a nonprofit. Liccardo told the newspaper that public ownership […]
Read MoreDays before a key meeting with White House advisers about Ukraine, foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinThese 3 women are defining the race to unseat Trump The Russo-Chinese alliance emerges Russia’s snub of Geneva Convention protocol sets dangerous precedent MORE and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reportedly urged President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump […]
Read MoreK Street’s largest law and lobbying shops are scooping up the most recent batch of lawmakers-turned-lobbyists, a sign of how the influence world’s powerhouse firms are expanding their clout. Those large and wealthy firms are increasingly taking their pick of the congressional class, particularly this year with a number of long-serving Republican chairmen, and powerful […]
Read MoreFacebook announced plans Monday to identify content from state-controlled media sources posted on its platform. “Next month, we’ll begin labeling media outlets that are wholly or partially under the editorial control of their government as state-controlled media,” the social media giant said in a blog post. ADVERTISEMENT Click Here: liverpool mens jersey Faceook’s definition of state-controlled […]
Read MoreHappy Monday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Rebecca Kheel, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. THE TOPLINE: Some U.S. troops may staying in east Syria after all, but only to “secure the oil.” President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump says he doesn’t want NYT in […]
Read MoreHistory was made in space Friday morning when NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir ventured outside the International Space Station to replace a faulty battery charger. According to The Washington Post, the all-female spacewalk, the first-ever in the history of space travel, kicked off at 7:38 a.m. EDT. The historic feat comes after NASA had to reportedly […]
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