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Biden Pentagon officials in charge of military personnel policy defended pushing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the United States military during a House hearing on Thursday, arguing that it would make the military stronger, not more divided. However, they were short on data to back up their arguments. Gil Cisneros, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, argued, “Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to unit cohesion and trust.” The Army’s Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Agnes Schaefer argued, “A diverse and talented force of trained and cohesive teams is the most important indicator of our readiness.” The Navy’s Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Franklin Parker argued that diversity would increase “our military readiness and maritime dominance by accessing the full range of our nation’s talent.” The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Alex Wagner insisted, “Our … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Defends Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the Military

close Video Manhattan DA may indict Trump to fulfill a 'political vendetta': Joe Tacopina Former President Trump's attorney Joe Tacopina and former FEC Chairman Brad Smith discuss reported dissension in the Manhattan DA's office. Former President Donald Trump’s number of attacks against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has far outweighed his attacks against the Biden administration in the past week, even after suggesting his possible grand jury indictment this week was directed by the president himself. Trump launched into a rant on his Truth Social website Thursday saying DeSantis is a "sinking ship" in the 2024 presidential race, even though the Republican governor has yet to formally announce a run. "Ron DeSanctimonious is the most overrated politician in America," he wrote. "His Numbers on COVID, Crime, and Education are terrible, but nobody knows it—Now they do. He shouldn’t even be running!" "Ron DeSanctimonious’ Political Consultants … [Read more...] about Trump attacks DeSantis 4 times more than Biden, as 2024 race heats up

close Video NYC con man perches on broken window of skyscraper as FBI raids apartment A New York City conman accused of swindling investors out of more than $100,000 was recently caught on video sitting on the ledge of a skyscraper window as the FBI raided his apartment. Credit: @BaBaJewey / LOCAL NEWS X /TMX A New York City conman accused of swindling investors out of more than $100,000 was caught on video sitting on the ledge of a skyscraper window as the FBI raided his apartment . The FBI was executing a search warrant Wednesday around 8:40 a.m. at an apartment building on West 56th Street when the perpetrator, whom sources identified to Fox News Digital as 35-year-old conman Ian Mitchell, broke a window from inside the apartment and attempted to climb out. Todd Spodek, the attorney who represented Mitchell in his 2019 grand larceny case, said his former client hasn't contacted him recently. "It's unfortunate to see him in these … [Read more...] about NYC conman perches on broken window of skyscraper as FBI raids apartment

Ryan Zimmerman first attempted to unload his six-bedroom, 10-bathroom mansion last year for $8.5 million . Nearly a year later, the beloved former Washington Nationals infielder has finally found a match for his incredible property in Northern Virginia. The final price for the Great Falls manse that spans 13,000 square feet and sits on a grand 5-acre parcel? $7.1 million. The estate and its gorgeous grounds include several water features (a pool, hot tub, and koi pond), a two-story play castle, plus a grand pool house, huge lawn, and mature trees. Let's take a tour! A lovely living room with a beamed ceiling and gas fireplace sits opposite the kitchen with its large marble-topped island, bar stool seating for four, and adorable breakfast nook. The main bedroom also has a fireplace, a sitting area, views of the gardens, a private patio, as well as two dressing rooms and a palatial bathroom. A home library, office, family room, and multiple bedrooms with ensuite baths … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals Great Ryan Zimmerman Sells Virginia Mansion for $7.1M

Canadian Liberal MP Han Dong has resigned from his party after new allegations he recommended the Chinese Communists keep two Canadians imprisoned to help Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s election campaign. The now-former Liberal Party MP has been accused of advising a Chinese diplomat to delay the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor , known in Canada as the “Two Michaels,” who were in Chinese custody for over two years in what was seen by many as retribution for the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. According to the new allegations, that broadcaster Global News reported on Wednesday, Mr Dong allegedly told Han Tao, China’s consul general in Toronto, to delay the release of the two Michaels as the release could benefit the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC). Leaked Intelligence Memos Suggest Trudeau Knew of Chinese Election Interference https://t.co/BgCDcbsCtO — Breitbart London (@BreitbartLondon) March 10, 2023 Dong later rejected the allegations … [Read more...] about Trudeau MP Embroiled in China Scandal Resigns From Liberals

One of the saddest architectural sights on the blocks near San Francisco’s Civic Center is the backside of 1455 Market Street . The ground floor is coated in speckled beige concrete that looks as if it was patterned by pushing giant egg cartons into wet cement. The walls above are the same concrete, but here the facade shifts to a ribbed corduroy finish that’s not necessarily an improvement. The stubby, 16-story tower atop the five-story base has a certain blunt rigor. The scene along Market Street does its best to be inviting, no easy task within two blocks of misery-filled United Nations Plaza. Overall, though, it’s hard to imagine why anyone would want to work here — and no surprise that the tech firms that briefly made this a coveted address have packed or are packing their bags. Once again in San Francisco, as in all cities, the underlying power of place is reasserting itself. Or to put it in real estate terms: location, location, location. I visited 1455 Market … [Read more...] about From tech hub to empty husk: How S.F. building shows city’s latest cycle of boom to bust