Pentagon’s Deputy Chief Unaware of Defense Secretary Austin’s Hospitalization While Assuming Duties

Concerns about top-level communication remain after US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III‘s hidden illness. After Austin’s stay at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks took over on January 2, 2024, unaware of his condition. Many days later, the White House was aware of this lack of transparency. Defense … Read more

Jake Sullivan Urges Bipartisan Support for Ukraine Funding Amidst GOP Resistance

Jake Sullivan Urges Bipartisan Support for Ukraine Funding Amidst GOP Resistance

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan recently addressed concerns about a congressional vote against providing additional assistance to Ukraine, a topic that has sparked debate within both Democratic and Republican circles. Jake Sullivan emphasized that he believes any Congress member not supporting funding for Ukraine is effectively contributing to an outcome that favors Russian … Read more