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White House on Russian nukes in space: ‘troubling’ but can’t cause ‘physical destruction’ – Uptrends

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White House on Russian nukes in space: ‘troubling’ but can’t cause ‘physical destruction’ – Uptrends

The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability but that such a weapon is not currently operational. U.S. officials are analyzing the … Read more

House impeaches first cabinet secretary in over a century in ‘blatant act of unconstitutional partisanship’ – Uptrends

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House impeaches first cabinet secretary in over a century in ‘blatant act of unconstitutional partisanship’ – Uptrends

The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback. The evening roll call proved tight, with Speaker Mike Johnson’s threadbare GOP majority unable to handle many defectors or absences … Read more