Syria’s transitional government takes office marking crucial shift after Assad’s removal

[ad_1] AP photo Syria’s new government was sworn in on Saturday, marking a major step in the country’s transition following the removal of Bashar al-Assad in December.The 23-member cabinet includes a mix of religious and ethnic backgrounds and is expected to lead Syria through its five-year transitional period.Unlike previous governments, this one does not have […]

James Boasberg back in Donald Trump’s crosshairs as he takes on Signal chat leak case

[ad_1] File photo of James Boasberg (Pic credit: AP) A newly filed lawsuit targeting US President Donald Trump’s administration over leaked Pentagon plans in a Signal chat has been assigned to Judge James Boasberg, the same judge who previously halted the administration’s deportation policies.The watchdog group American Oversight filed the lawsuit on Wednesday, accusing defense […]

Signal chat leak controversy: ‘It’s embarrassing,’ national security advisor Mike Waltz takes responsibility

[ad_1] Signal chat leak controversy: ‘It’s embarrassing,’ national security advisor Mike Waltz takes responsibility US national security advisor Michael Waltz has assumed full responsibility for a leaked Signal group chat involving senior Trump administration officials, where discussions reportedly took place about a forthcoming strike on the Houthis in Yemen.“I take full responsibility. I built the […]