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Supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione establish defense fund

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As New York City prosecutors worked Thursday to bring murder charges against Luigi Mangione in the brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, supporters of the suspect are donating tens of thousands of dollars for a defense fund established for him,...

Police raid South Korean presidential office, arrest former defense minister following martial law declaration

Wednesday, December 11 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- South Korean police raided South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office as a part of the ongoing investigation into the martial law declaration on Dec. 3, Yonhap, South Korean state media, reported Wednesday.The South Korean National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters Emergency...

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Democratic governors discuss going on offense, playing defense against Trump

Tuesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As Democratic governors prepare to navigate and resist parts of President-elect Donald Trump's next administration, one told ABC News she is most alarmed by Trump's tariff plan."Tariffs would be devastating to our economy, especially with...

Trump picks for FBI director, defense secretary and more face pointed questions on Capitol Hill

Monday, December 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump's picks for top jobs in his administration were making the rounds on Capitol Hill on Monday ahead of potential confirmation hearings next month.Some of the choices come with controversy -- and face pointed questions from Republican senators.Pentagon pick Pete...

Trump shows public support for embattled defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth

Friday, December 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Friday made his first public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, since Hegseth began making the rounds on Capitol Hill speaking to Republican senators amid misconduct allegations."Pete...

South Korean president dismisses defense minister after failed martial law declaration

Thursday, December 5 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- As the opposition's effort to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made its way through the National Assembly, the leader accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, dismissing a key ally in his brief failed imposition of martial law.Opposition...

Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst potential Trump defense secretary nominees if Hegseth drops out: Sources

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A growing number of senators have privately signaled that they are not inclined to vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary, leading Trump's advisers to begin discussing who may be a viable replacement, sources familiar with the...

Defense rests in Daniel Penny subway chokehold trial

Friday, November 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The defense in the Daniel Penny manslaughter and negligent homicide case rested without their client taking the stand.Penny is charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in the May 2023 New York City subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man....

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat

Wednesday, November 20 by ABC News

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gave an impassioned defense of women in combat on Tuesday following Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, arguing that the United States "should not have women in combat roles.""I don't know the...

Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth was flagged as potential military insider threat because of Deus Vult tattoo

Monday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The National Guardsman who in 2021 pegged Pete Hegseth as a potential "insider threat" clarified in an interview with ABC News that his complaint targeted a "Deus Vult" tattoo on the former Fox News host's arm -- not a cross on his chest, as Hegseth has...

Fmr. Defense Secretary pushes back on nominees claim that women shouldnt serve in combat units

Thursday, November 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is among those pushing back on past comments made by President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be the next defense secretary, who was critical of women being allowed to serve in combat units."I'm straight up just saying,...

Judge overseeing fake elector case recuses himself after defense accuses him of anti-Trump bias

Wednesday, November 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The judge overseeing the Arizona "fake elector" case against several of Donald Trump's allies has recused himself from the case after accusations of personal bias.Last week, defense attorneys for State Senator Jacob Hoffman filed a motion to disqualify Judge Bruce Cohen, alleging...

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