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Trump says new press secretary to hold first press conference next week
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President Trump said Sunday that his new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, will hold her first press conference next week. “I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning her term as Press Secretary tomorrow, Columbus Day, and will be doing an introductory News Conference on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. from the…
Judge orders cancellation of Trump’s government-funded ads
A federal judge on Sunday told the Trump administration its new ads featuring the president are likely unlawful and must stop — including any set to be aired later in the day. The administration had indicated the ad campaign is set to end on Sunday, so there was no need for the judge to intervene. In…
Tiger that mauled British man to death won't be euthanized, zoo says
A tiger that killed a man who entered its enclosure at a British zoo over the weekend will not be euthanized, park officials said Sunday.
Lawmakers in bipartisan statement push back on Trump over Russian oil
A bipartisan group of seven lawmakers on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee condemned President Trump’s recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which would lift sanctions on Russia and permit the flow of its oil into the global economy. “Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing Putin’s brutal…
Check your email: $15.8 million being sent to users of cash advance app, FTC says
More than 2 million payments are being sent out, according to the FTC.
Bipartisan group of senators urge Trump to drop Russian diesel deal
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to drop an agreement allowing Russian diesel into American markets.
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Flooding washes away homes, bridges, damages power station in Nepal
Homes and bridges were swept away in central Nepal and a hydropower station was damaged Sunday after a major river flooded, according to officials.
Burnham says Russian interference 'clearly' linked to 2016 Brexit vote
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it is "clear" Russia interfered with the 2016 referendum to leave the European Union, also known as Brexit.
Houthis attack Saudi airport again Sunday
Saudi Arabia reported another attack on Riyadh's international airport, a day after 13 people were killed in a separate attack.
Why the North American X-15 Was One of the Most Dangerous Planes Ever Built
Built to test aerodynamics at hypersonic speed, the X-15 had more in common with a rocket than a conventional aircraft, making it extremely difficult to fly and land. The post Why the North American X-15 Was One of the Most Dangerous Planes Ever Built appeared first on The National Interest.
Nazi Germany’s ‘Arado’ Jet Bomber Was Incredible—but Too Little, Too Late
The bomber’s incredible speed was a double-edged sword; during its few meaningful combat operations in 1944 and 1945, it struggled to accurately put bombs on target. The post Nazi Germany’s ‘Arado’ Jet Bomber Was Incredible—but Too Little, Too Late appeared first on The National Interest.
The World’s First Military Drones Are Older Than You Think
The BQ-7 drone—a remotely-controlled B-17 Flying Fortress bomber loaded with explosives—required human pilots for takeoff and early flight, a mission that sometimes led to tragedy. The post The World’s First Military Drones Are Older Than You Think appeared first on The National Interest.