Why Lindsey Graham’s dismissal of anonymous sources is so irresponsible
10 Dec
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Why Lindsey Graham’s dismissal of anonymous sources is so irresponsible

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Following a slew of allegations about excessive drinking, financial mismanagement and mistreatment of women, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday to try to secure the support of senators who will decide whether to confirm him.His visit followed Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a U.S. Army veteran and sexual assault survivor, revealing on Fox News Thursday morning that she has not yet decided whether to support Hegseth.Hegseth has denied any wrongdoing amid the flurry of allegations, including a woman’s accusation that he raped her in a Monterey, California, hotel room in 2017. (That accusation is detailed in a 2017 report by the Monterey Police Department that has been made publicly available in recent weeks.) Hegseth says the incident was consensual, though he paid the woman an undisclosed amount...
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US, Israeli team to discuss Gaza truce in Doha
05 Dec
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Israel-Hezbollah Border Tensions Escalate After Cross-Border Attacks

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Israel-Hezbollah Border Tensions Escalate After Cross-Border Attacks Current News about Israel and Hezbollah. Recent events along the Israel-Lebanon border have significantly heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns about a potential escalation into a larger conflict. This renewed period of instability began with a series of cross-border attacks, each side blaming the other for initiating the violence. Understanding the intricacies of this volatile situation requires examining the specific incidents and the broader geopolitical context in which they occur. Initially, reports emerged of rocket fire originating from Lebanese territory towards Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) swiftly responded with artillery fire directed at what they identified as Hezbollah launch sites within Lebanon. While Hezbollah did not immediately claim responsibility for the initial rocket attacks, subsequent statements from the group suggested a connection, albeit without explicit confirmation. This ambiguity...
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