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Drone Sightings Force Shutdown of Key U.S. Air Force Base in Ohio
Drone activity caused a temporary shutdown of airspace over Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio late Friday, disrupting operations at one of the most critical military installations in the United States. The airspace was closed for nearly four hours as officials monitored the incursions, raising new questions about security vulnerabilities near sensitive military sites. Drone activity caused a temporary shutdown of airspace over Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio late Friday, disrupting operations at one of the most critical military installations in the United States. The airspace was closed for nearly four hours as officials monitored the incursions, raising new questions about security vulnerabilities near sensitive military sites. -
Schumer, Hochul Call for Enhanced Drone Detection as Mysterious Drone Sightings Across Northeast Raise Security Concerns
Reports of unidentified drone activity across the Northeastern United States have prompted urgent responses from federal and state officials, raising questions about the origin and purpose of the sightings. While officials stress there is no immediate threat to public safety or national security, the mysterious nature of the incidents has sparked alarm among lawmakers and residents alike. Reports of unidentified drone activity across the Northeastern United States have prompted urgent responses from federal and state officials, raising questions about the origin and purpose of the sightings. While officials stress there is no immediate threat to public safety or national security, the mysterious nature of the incidents has sparked alarm among lawmakers and residents alike. -
ABC News to Pay $15M in Trump Defamation Lawsuit Over Misleading Statements on E. Jean Carroll Case
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million to a presidential foundation and museum associated with President-elect Donald Trump to settle a defamation lawsuit involving network anchor George Stephanopoulos. The suit stemmed from Stephanopoulos' on-air statements mischaracterizing jury findings in civil cases brought by writer E. Jean Carroll against Trump. ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million to a presidential foundation and museum associated with President-elect Donald Trump to settle a defamation lawsuit involving network anchor George Stephanopoulos. The suit stemmed from Stephanopoulos' on-air statements mischaracterizing jury findings in civil cases brought by writer E. Jean Carroll against Trump. -
Nancy Pelosi Undergoes Hip Surgery Following Luxembourg Fall During Congressional Trip
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent successful hip replacement surgery on Saturday after sustaining an injury during a congressional delegation trip to Luxembourg. Pelosi, 84, fell while descending marble stairs at the Grand Ducal Palace, where she was participating in events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent successful hip replacement surgery on Saturday after sustaining an injury during a congressional delegation trip to Luxembourg. Pelosi, 84, fell while descending marble stairs at the Grand Ducal Palace, where she was participating in events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. -
Biden Pardons Chinese Spies in Controversial Prisoner Swap
President Joe Biden has granted clemency to two Chinese spies and a Chinese national convicted of child pornography charges as part of a prisoner swap with China, a decision that has ignited widespread controversy. In exchange, China released three detained Americans who had been imprisoned for years, including Texas businessman Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung. The arrangement, kept under wraps until recently, highlights the complex and often fraught nature of diplomatic negotiations. President Joe Biden has granted clemency to two Chinese spies and a Chinese national convicted of child pornography charges as part of a prisoner swap with China, a decision that has ignited widespread controversy. In exchange, China released three detained Americans who had been imprisoned for years, including Texas businessman Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung. The arrangement, kept under wraps until recently, highlights the complex and often fraught nature of diplomatic negotiations. -
Trump Vows to End Daylight Saving Time, Calling It 'Inconvenient and Costly'
President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he and the Republican Party will make eliminating Daylight Saving Time (DST) a priority once he takes office, reigniting a long-standing national debate over the semi-annual clock changes. Trump criticized the practice as "inconvenient" and "very costly" in a post on Truth Social, stating, "The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn't!" President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he and the Republican Party will make eliminating Daylight Saving Time (DST) a priority once he takes office, reigniting a long-standing national debate over the semi-annual clock changes. Trump criticized the practice as "inconvenient" and "very costly" in a post on Truth Social, stating, "The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn't!" -
RFK Jr.'s Lawyer's Controversial Push to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval Sparks Outrage Amid Cabinet Consideration
A petition filed by a lawyer affiliated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, is drawing intense scrutiny for its attempt to revoke FDA approval of the polio vaccine. The move, initiated by attorney Aaron Siri on behalf of the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), raises questions about Kennedy's stance on vaccine policies as he prepares for Senate confirmation hearings. A petition filed by a lawyer affiliated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, is drawing intense scrutiny for its attempt to revoke FDA approval of the polio vaccine. The move, initiated by attorney Aaron Siri on behalf of the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), raises questions about Kennedy's stance on vaccine policies as he prepares for Senate confirmation hearings. -
Trump Calls North Korea’s Role in Russia’s War a ‘Complicating Factor,’ Highlights Relationship with Kim Jong Un
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with Time magazine, described North Korea's reported involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine as a "very complicating factor," while emphasizing his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump, recently named the publication's "Person of the Year" for the second time, spoke about the geopolitical implications of Pyongyang's actions and reflected on his unique diplomatic engagement with Kim during his presidency. Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with Time magazine, described North Korea's reported involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine as a "very complicating factor," while emphasizing his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump, recently named the publication's "Person of the Year" for the second time, spoke about the geopolitical implications of Pyongyang's actions and reflected on his unique diplomatic engagement with Kim during his presidency. -
Bipartisan Pressure Mounts Over Mystery Drones in New Jersey
Unexplained drone sightings across New Jersey and neighboring states have ignited growing concern among residents and lawmakers, prompting bipartisan calls for greater transparency from federal agencies. Reports of mysterious aerial vehicles, some described as car-sized, have left communities unsettled while federal investigators struggle to provide definitive answers about their origins. Unexplained drone sightings across New Jersey and neighboring states have ignited growing concern among residents and lawmakers, prompting bipartisan calls for greater transparency from federal agencies. Reports of mysterious aerial vehicles, some described as car-sized, have left communities unsettled while federal investigators struggle to provide definitive answers about their origins. -
Putin Left Off Guest List as Trump Extends Inauguration Invite to Xi Jinping
Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has not received an invitation to President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration, according to statements from the Kremlin. Dmitry Peskov, Putin's spokesperson, confirmed on Thursday that Trump "didn't send an invitation" to the Russian leader, as reported by Russian news agency TASS. Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has not received an invitation to President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration, according to statements from the Kremlin. Dmitry Peskov, Putin's spokesperson, confirmed on Thursday that Trump "didn't send an invitation" to the Russian leader, as reported by Russian news agency TASS.