President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, was interrupted by at least three protesters during his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. ‘Veterans are committing suicide and are homeless, but we send money to bomb children in Gaza,’ one female protester wearing fatigues shouted as she was escorted from the hearing, Fox News Digital video shows. Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday morning, when he was grilled...
Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, who initially did not publicly back Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of Defense, publicly questioned the nominee on Tuesday morning on her three ‘very important issues’ surrounding the military. ‘I want to know, again, let’s make it very clear for everyone here today, as Secretary of Defense, will you support women continuing to have the opportunity to serve in combat roles?’ Ernst asked former Fox News host Hegseth on Tuesday,...
Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump on Monday, which will mark the second absence in two weeks from a gathering of former presidents and their spouses. Obama was not in attendance at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral last week. Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to attend the Jan. 20 inauguration event along with former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and their spouses. ‘Former President Barack Obama...
Online casinos have rapidly transformed the gambling landscape, offering players the thrill of traditional casinos from the comfort of their own homes. Over the past decade, digital gambling has surged in popularity, thanks to technological advancements and greater accessibility. This article explores the key factors driving the widespread appeal of online casinos and their ever-growing player base. Have Fun Anywhere: Accessibility and Convenience One of the key reasons for the popularity of online casinos is...
President Biden on Tuesday signed an ambitious executive order that he says will keep both national security and climate change in mind while fast-tracking large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the United States. Biden said in a statement released by the White House that the executive order will ‘accelerate the speed at which we build the next generation of AI infrastructure here in America, in a way that enhances economic competitiveness, national security, AI safety,...
The Congressional Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus is holding its second-ever meeting on Wednesday, where its leaders are expected to unveil a set of ‘principles’ to guide the group in its mission to cut government waste. They outlined eight goals, some practical while others more symbolic, in a bid to ensure the caucus is in sync with the DOGE advisory panel set up by President-elect Donald Trump. ‘The federal government must serve the interests...
Effective resource management is fundamental to the success of organisations, allowing them to optimise results while reducing waste. Utilising IT inventory management software is a method through which companies can enhance their resources and minimise inefficiencies. For example, research indicates that businesses with streamlined resource planning can lower project expenses by as much as 30%, underscoring its crucial importance in enhancing efficiency. What does resource management involve, and how is it applied in real-world situations?...
Tony Buzbee is an influential figure in both the legal world and his community, celebrated for his unwavering dedication to justice and philanthropy. Born on a farm in Atlanta, Texas, Buzbee’s early life was steeped in values of hard work and perseverance. He attended Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and distinguished himself as Battalion Commander of the NROTC Midshipman Battalion. He later earned his Juris Doctor from the...
A nonprofit organization with the goal of ‘preserving freedom and bringing ideological balance back to public corporations’ released a database outlining a list of Fortune 100 companies that are financially dependent on China and could lose large sums of money if sanctions were ever put in place. ‘In this current political climate, there are discussions of the imposition of severe trade tariffs on Chinese goods,’ 1792 Exchange explained in a new report released this week. ‘In addition...
Amazon has placed orders for more than 150 electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in a bid to create Britain’s largest zero-emission truck fleet. The online retail and logistics giant is also stepping up its commitment to rail transport, moving packages along the west coast main line for onward distribution. Amazon confirmed it has ordered over 140 new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks and eight Volvo FM Electric units, supplementing nine electric tractor units already in its...
