U.K. defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military

LONDON — U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey unexpectedly quit on Thursday, saying the government is unwilling to spend enough on the military at a time of “rising threats.” The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down. Subscribe to read this story…

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Republicans who pushed Epstein files release see political careers upended by Trump

WASHINGTON — The four House Republicans who helped force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files called themselves “The Bravehearts” — an acknowledgment that their risky stand would require a stiff spine, especially given President Donald Trump’s fierce opposition to the move. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…

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