US Democrats warn of grim future for US cyber agency under Trump

US Democrats warn of grim future for US cyber agency under Trump

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly worried that former President Donald Trump will find a way to decimate the nation’s cyber defense agency if he wins a second term. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency — the main agency in charge of protecting critical infrastructure, like pipelines and hospitals, from hackers — found itself on Trump’s target list … Read more

Trump’s NATO comments stir up a political storm as Russia keeps quiet

Trump’s NATO comments stir up a political storm as Russia keeps quiet

Former U.S. president Donald Trump pictured during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at Winfield House, London on Dec. 3, 2019. NICHOLAS KAMM | AFP | Getty Images Former U.S. head of state and presidential candidate Donald Trump stoked the ire of U.S. lawmakers and international leaders, after remarking he would not protect NATO … Read more

Haley hits back after Trump wonders at her deployed husband’s absence

Haley hits back after Trump wonders at her deployed husband’s absence

Former President Donald Trump has apparently taken note of the conspicuous absence of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s husband from the campaign trail and is openly wondering where the man has gotten off to. Trump, during a Saturday rally in South Carolina, asked the audience what had become of Mr. Haley. “What happened to her … Read more

Donald Trump stuns US allies by warning he would ‘encourage’ Russia to attack Western nations

Donald Trump stuns US allies by warning he would ‘encourage’ Russia to attack Western nations

DONALD Trump would “encourage” Russia to attack any Western nations that fail to pay Nato defence bills. The ex-US president bragged he once slapped down the leader of a “big country” who asked if America would step in if invaded by Russia. 1 Former US President Donald Trump has sent a warning to Western nations … Read more

The night Orbán sacrificed Hungary’s president and his EU top gun to protect his party – POLITICO

The night Orbán sacrificed Hungary’s president and his EU top gun to protect his party – POLITICO

Almost all Hungarians see Novák, despite her head-of-state status, as a mere puppet under the longtime prime minister. Orbán, after all, is the one calling the shots as far as politics in this Central European state is concerned. The other person hit by the turmoil is Judit Varga, a Hungarian lawmaker who was to lead … Read more

Trump indicates he “would encourage” Russian aggression against NATO allies who don’t meet spending targets

Trump indicates he “would encourage” Russian aggression against NATO allies who don’t meet spending targets

Republican front-runner Donald Trump said Saturday that, as president, he warned NATO allies that he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to countries that are “delinquent” as he ramped up his attacks on foreign aid and longstanding international alliances. Speaking at a rally in Conway, South Carolina, Trump recounted a story … Read more

Trump says he would ‘encourage’ Russia to attack NATO members that don’t pay enough – POLITICO

Trump says he would ‘encourage’ Russia to attack NATO members that don’t pay enough – POLITICO

The remarks seem to suggest that Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, might not abide by NATO’s collective-defense clause for members that haven’t paid enough. The White House blasted the comments as endangering security and stability. “Encouraging invasions of our closest allies by murderous regimes is appalling and unhinged — and it endangers … Read more

How U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Trump ballot case could affect Colorado

How U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Trump ballot case could affect Colorado

The lead plaintiff in a Colorado case attempting to bar Donald Trump from the state’s ballot voiced hope that the U.S. Supreme Court would come down on her side. So did Secretary of State Jena Griswold. But that outcome seemed less likely after more than two hours of oral arguments and skeptical questions at the … Read more

‘Woke-free’ beer CEO reveals future of brand after Trump defends Bud Light

‘Woke-free’ beer CEO reveals future of brand after Trump defends Bud Light

A conservative CEO says that Republican beer drinkers want a beverage that “truly supports their values” after former President Donald Trump defended rival brand Bud Light. In 2023, Bud Light launched a controversial partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney that sparked an immediate, months-long boycott from the beer-drinking community. Trump, however, tried to soothe things … Read more

Weekend News Roundup February 10, 2024

Weekend News Roundup February 10, 2024

Image: Porsche The global economy is a complex and constantly moving entity, which frequently causes companies to reevaluate their operations. Porsche was recently pushed up against that wall when the U.S. government determined that nearly all of its cars couldn’t be imported into the country, allegedly due to a single microchip manufactured in Belarus. If … Read more