Happy Tuesday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Ellen Mitchell, 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: A top Democratic senator is looking to force the Trump administration to report on human rights violations by Turkey in its offensive in northern Syria. Sen. Bob MenendezRobert (Bob) MenendezIsolationism […]
Read MoreCongress is preparing another stopgap funding measure to avert a shutdown later this month after little progress on spending negotiations, particularly regarding President TrumpDonald John TrumpThe Hill Interview: DNC chair calls Latinos ‘imperative’ to winning in battleground states Democrats give Warren’s ‘Medicare for All’ plan the cold shoulder Senate Republicans struggle to coalesce behind an […]
Read MoreA top Democratic senator is looking to force the Trump administration to report on human rights violations by Turkey in its offensive in northern Syria. Sen. Bob MenendezRobert (Bob) MenendezIsolationism creeps back over America, as the president looks out for himself McConnell sends warning shot on Turkey sanctions after House vote Turkey sanctions face possible […]
Read MoreThe massively popular social media app TikTok is struggling to assuage lawmakers’ concerns over its ties to the Chinese government and allegations that it is amassing data on U.S. users for Beijing. The company has sought to beef up its lobbying efforts and grow its U.S. content moderation team, but the criticism of Tiktok only […]
Read MoreThe newest it-bag to hit the shelves is the Belen Echandia. Spoiled for choice as we are, new brands on the market have to have that certain je-ne-sais-quoi to stand out from the rest. With its top quality tailoring, name-stamped metal zip tags and ultra soft leather available in every imaginable colour, the Belen Echandia […]
Read MoreThe women that brought you the delights of Coco Ribbon, the London luxury lifestyle shop, are now pushing the envelope with a new shop and additional services. Alison Hample and Sophie Threapleton, founders of Coco Ribbon, are now offering the services of artist friends to decorate your homes. Nikki de Falco, creative director on the […]
Read MoreRumours were circling in the city on Friday that another major British retailer was about to go bankrupt as conditions on the high street continued to deteriorate. A number of companies are due to make Christmas trading statements this week and several of them are expected to confirm that the consumer slowdown is biting hard. […]
Read MoreIt’s officially spring and we all know what that means. New outfits and new, flirty shoes are just waiting to be worn. This season’s shoes are inpired by the groovy 70s and the roaring 20s. Bertie is offering 70s style clogs and T-bar dance shoes in gold, silver and black. Secondhand shops usually have a […]
Read MoreSales in push-up bras are dramatically declining as British women turn to a more natural silhouette that matches the current Boho and Victorian styles. These are the new findings from TNS FashionTrak. Sales in push-up bras have dropped 10 per cent year-on-year, while the sale of non-push-up under wire bras has climbed 5 percent. Sales […]
Read MoreMassimo Gatti is to sell his cashmere business, Orwell, to fashion group Mariella Burani. According to just-style.com, the Italian entrepreneur has signed a letter of intent concerning the sale. In turn, Gatti will buy a stake in Mariella Burani through his financial business, Sunrise. Italian designer, Olmes Carretti, recently joined Orwell as creative director of […]
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