Military brass undercuts Biden budget by requesting billions more - Roll Call Generals and admirals have written to Congress asking for billions in funding that President Joe Biden did not request. Roll Call · Apr 6, 2022
Conway, Hubbard headed to showdown to replace Nunes in California's 22nd District FRESNO, Calif. — Republican Connie Conway of Tulare appeared to gain the most votes Tuesday in a special primary election to face Democrat Lourin Hubbard June 7 to determine who will replace Devin Nunes for the remainder of his term in the 22nd Congressional District. Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022
Lotto Luck: Punter Scoops USD 280,588 After Vegas Casino Win Rhett Barker won his second fortune on the Virginia state lottery and plans to invest much of his jackpot. Zenger · Apr 6, 2022
California race to replace Nunes headed to June runoff - Roll Call Republican Connie Conway advanced to a runoff in a California special primary to fill the remainder of former Rep. Devin Nunes' term. Roll Call · Apr 6, 2022
Top general says Biden budget's low inflation assumption is wrong - Roll Call The military's top general acknowledged that President Joe Biden's defense budget for fiscal 2023 could be undercut by high inflation. Roll Call · Apr 5, 2022
Election will fill US House seat left by Trump ally Nunes Voters in California’s sprawling farm belt are filling a congressional seat left vacant after Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned to lead former President Donald Trump’s media company The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022
How June Brown helped the war effort by joining Royal Navy in WWII Eastenders actress June joined up at the tender age of 17 and completed her basic training in Balloch, Scotland before joining the WRENS Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2022
SAS Who Dares Wins' Remi Adeke says that the UK has turned him into a 'potty mouth' New SAS Who Dares Wins star Remi Adeke has said that UK people have turned him into a 'potty mouth'. This comes as the new series catapults back onto our screens next Sunday Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2022
Doyle McManus: Biden’s defense budget is big. Democrats will vote to make it bigger WASHINGTON — Last week, President Joe Biden sent Congress his proposed defense budget for the next fiscal year: an $813 billion wish list, almost $60 billion more than he requested a year ago — more military spending than any president, including Donald Trump, has requested since World War II. Los Angeles Times · Apr 4, 2022
Navy says China sub deal not stalled but insists on German-made engines The Royal Thai Navy will hold talks with China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co (CSOC) this month on the submarine engine issue, according to navy spokesman Vice Adm Pokkrong Monthatphalin. Bangkok Post · Apr 3, 2022
Joe Biden says submarine he has commissioned will enhance global security The President commissioned the USS Delaware in a ceremony delayed two years by the covid pandemic Manchester Evening News · Apr 2, 2022
Biden, first lady salute attack sub with Russia tensions high First lady Jill Biden ceremonially commissioned a nuclear-powered submarine on Saturday, presiding over a display of U.S. naval power with tension between Washington and Moscow at the highest levels since the depths of the Cold War. Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2022
Biden says sub he commissioned will enhance US security In a public ceremony delayed two years by the pandemic, President Joe Biden on Saturday commissioned the USS Delaware, a nuclear attack submarine at the dock in Wilmington, Delaware The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022
US Navy to rename ship after Ruth Bader Ginsburg RBG is ‘instrumental to why we now have women of all backgrounds, experiences and talents serving within our ranks’, Navy Secretary says The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022 Trial for sailor accused of burning Bonhomme Richard set for September in San Diego SAN DIEGO — The San Diego-based sailor charged with arson in connection to the devastating 2020 fire on the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard will stand trial this September, the Navy announced Wednesday.
Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022 Redistricting shuffle makes race to succeed Nunes a low-key affair The four Republicans and two Democrats running in a California special election to succeed ex-Rep. Devin Nunes have something in common: They’re in the hunt for a dead-end job.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 One killed after US Navy plane crashes off Virginia coast Two others onboard plane were injured
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 U.S. Navy plane crashes in Eastern Shore; 1 dead, 2 injured A U.S. Navy aircraft with three people aboard crashed in waters near the Eastern Shore boundary of Virginia and Maryland on Wednesday evening, killing one, authorities said
The Hindu · Mar 30, 2022 Indian Ocean Naval Symposium holds maiden maritime exercise A stepping stone to respond collectively to natural disasters in the region, says official
Roll Call · Mar 30, 2022 Redistricting shuffle makes race to succeed Nunes a low-key affair Three of the six candidates running in next week's 22nd District special primary are also running in the 21st District primary in June.
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 Navy barred from acting against religious vaccine refusers A federal judge in Texas is barring the Navy from taking action for now against sailors who've objected to being vaccinated against COVID-19 on religious grounds
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 Americans ease up on masks, virus safeguards: AP-NORC poll Many Americans are significantly relaxing how often they wear masks and take other once-routine precautions against the coronavirus
The Hindu · Mar 29, 2022 Navy commissions second P-8I squadron INAS 316 ‘Condors’ in Goa The rapidity and flexibility with which P-8Is have responded to various contingencies reflect India’s resolve to be ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in Indian Ocean Region, says Navy Chief
The Times of India · Mar 29, 2022 Pentagon's $773 billion budget focuses on nuclear arms, R&D WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden's proposed $773 billion budget for the Defense Department would increase spending on nuclear modernization as well as research and development, while provoking likely opposition in Congress through proposals to cut back on army troops and retire aging Navy ships and Air Force planes.
Reuters · Mar 28, 2022 Mexican armed forces knew about attack on 43 students, report says Mexico's armed forces knew that 43 student teachers who disappeared in 2014 were being kidnapped by criminals, then hid evidence that could have helped locate them, according to a report released Monday by special investigation.