#Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire

#Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire

Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) move to block more than 160 promotions for military officers and commanders over the Pentagon’s decision to provide service members with expanded access to abortion is dividing Republicans and drawing the ire of Defense Department officials. At issue for Tuberville is the Pentagon’s recently enacted policy that covers expenses and grants…

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#DeSantis blasts ‘leftist politicians,’ touts Florida’s ‘massive gains’ in California speech

#DeSantis blasts ‘leftist politicians,’ touts Florida’s ‘massive gains’ in California speech

DeSantis blasts ‘leftist politicians,’ touts Florida’s ‘massive gains’ in California speech Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Sunday blasted “leftist politicians” and touted his state’s “massive gains” in a speech in California amid speculation that he’ll jump into the 2024 presidential race.  “We’ve witnessed a great American exodus from states governed by leftist politicians imposing…

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#Biden to nominate Julie Su for Labor secretary post

#Biden to nominate Julie Su for Labor secretary post

Biden to nominate Julie Su for Labor secretary post President Biden on Tuesday nominated Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su to be his next secretary of Labor, potentially making her the first Asian American member of his Cabinet. Su would replace Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, who left the administration to lead the National Hockey League Players’…

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#White House: Russia may provide Iran with fighter jets

#White House: Russia may provide Iran with fighter jets

White House: Russia may provide Iran with fighter jets The White House on Friday warned that Russia may provide Iran with fighter jets as part of an expanding defense relationship between the two countries. John Kirby, a White House spokesperson on national security issues, told reporters in a virtual briefing that the U.S. has “additional…

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#Rep. David Cicilline to leave Congress in June

#Rep. David Cicilline to leave Congress in June

Rep. David Cicilline to leave Congress in June Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) will leave Congress in June to take over as the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, his office announced on Tuesday. “Serving the people of Rhode Island’s First Congressional District has been the honor of my lifetime,” Cicilline said in a…

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