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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Meeting With the Czech Republic Minister of Defence Jana Černochová

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with the Czech Republic’s minister of defense at the Pentagon where the leaders signed the Defense Cooperation Agreement to further strengthen our defense ties and enhance NATO operations. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3404904/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-meeting-with-the-czech-repu/

Tennessee Man Is Released After Overturned Murder Conviction From Decades Ago

Wall Street Journal The case involving Wayne Burgess is the latest in a series of state convictions that have been thrown out after judges gave inmates more room to make fresh innocence claims. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tennessee-man-is-released-after-overturned-murder-conviction-from-decades-ago-fab23092

Ted Cruz reminds AOC her own Democrat Party founded KKK, wrote Jim Crow laws

Fox News Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., invited her colleague from across the aisle in Congress, Sen. Tex Cruz, R-Texas., to educate Twitter users on the history of America’s diametrically opposed political parties, and his answer is unlikely what she expected. The impetus for the Twitter discussion stemmed form Cruz first commenting on the National Association…

Biden Administration Pushes to Save Key Covid Programs in Debt Ceiling Talks

New York Times Preserving a $5 billion coronavirus vaccine development program is among the White House’s priorities in discussions with House Republicans over clawing back unspent Covid-19 funds. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/us/politics/biden-debt-ceiling-covid.html

Ron DeSantis to Launch 2024 Presidential Run in Twitter Talk With Elon Musk

Wall Street Journal The billionaire opened The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit in London. He was expected to face questions about his efforts to turn around Twitter, stoke demand for Teslas and advance SpaceX’s program. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ron-desantis-presidential-campaign-elon-musk-twitter-89504a85

Biden concession on military jets is his latest shift toward heavily arming Ukraine

Fox News President Biden’s weekend announcement that the U.S. will join Ukraine’s fighter jet coalition marks the latest backtrack from the White House on what military aid is necessary to counter Russia’s invasion. Biden told world leaders at the G7 summit Saturday that the U.S. would help train Ukrainians to use high-tech fighters, including F-16s,…

Florida Governor DeSantis to announce bid for presidential nomination on May 24

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. DeSantis’ rival for the Republican presidential nomination will be former US President Donald Trump https://tass.com/world/1621999

West egotistically forces decisions on other countries — Republic of Srpska president

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Republic of Srpska on March 23 suspended all communication with the US and UK embassies, saying that this measure would stay in place until they stop interfering into the domestic affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina https://tass.com/world/1621997

Russian Defense Ministry shows footage of Ukrainian sabotage group’s destroyed equipment

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The video shows destroyed armored vehicles and pickup trucks https://tass.com/defense/1621995

Pentagon comments on Russia’s statements about Bakhmut’s capture

Pravda Ukraine The US Department of Defence will not publicly disclose its own assessment of whether Russia has fully captured Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast, but acknowledges that Russian forces control a large part of it. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/23/7403557/