A heated Senate committee hearing in Washington revealed fresh concerns over the military cost of the Iran conflict after Democratic Congressman Ed Case claimed the United States had lost 39 aircraft since fighting began on February 28. He cited figures from a US defense publication while questioning Pentagon Chief Financial Officer Jay Hurst about the […]
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick admits lunch on Epstein’s island amid calls for resignation
WASHINGTON – US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday acknowledged having lunch on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012, as newly released records intensified scrutiny of his ties to the convicted sex offender and renewed calls for his resignation. Read More: US tariffs target remote islands to close trade loopholes Speaking to the Senate Appropriations Committee, Lutnick confirmed […]