https://pagesix.com/2026/03/17/style/kathy-griffin-swaps-her-signature-red-hair-for-platinum-blond/
Joe Kent’s resignation from his national security post over opposition to military action against Iran follows earlier public statements in which he warned about threats posed by the country and supported striking its ballistic missile and nuclear capabilities.
Kent stepped down March 17, 2026, as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, saying he “cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran.” In announcing his resignation, Kent added that Iran “posed no imminent threat to our nation” and said the war was started “due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.”
In his resignation letter to President Trump, Kent stated that continued Middle East conflicts “robbed America of the precious lives of our patriots and depleted the wealth and prosperity of our nation.” He added that he “cannot support sending the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people,” citing both his extensive combat deployments and his experience as a Gold Star husband.
The stance contrasts with Kent’s earlier public posts on X, where he described Iran as a significant threat and advocated for direct action against its military capabilities.
On January 8, 2020, Kent wrote:
“Trump’s restraint shows that he wants a deal with Iran & his red line is American loss of life & IR nuke development.
https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2026/03/17/joe-kent-previously-argued-iran-was-threat-to-the-usa-pushed-for-wiping-out-nuclear-missile-capabilities/
Updated: 1:20 PM PDT Mar 17, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
The nation's largest labor group that represents thousands of farmworkers said on Tuesday it will not take part in any Cesar Chavez Day activities after allegations against the civil rights activist and union co-founder recently surfaced.
While United Farm Workers said it does not have any direct reports or firsthand knowledge of the allegations, the group said in a release that "the allegations are serious enough that we feel compelled to take urgent steps to learn more and provide space for people who may have been victimized to find support and to share their stories if that is what they choose."
UFW's release stated it is not the group's place to comment on the reports, some of which are family issues. But UFW said what it found "far more troubling are allegations involving abuse of young women or minors."
"Allegations that very young women or girls may have been victimized are crushing," UFW said in its release.
Following the surfacing of the allegations, UFW said it is working to establish a confidential and independent channel for those who may have been harmed by Chavez during the union's early days.
Cesar Chavez Day is March 31, and instead of participating in any activities related to Chavez, UFW said it will call on allies and supporters to take part in immigration justice events and acts of service to help farmworkers and other vulnerable people in their communities.
https://www.kcra.com/article/ufw-cesar-chavez-day-allegations-surface/70771797
Donald Trump was overwhelmingly elected by the American people to be our President and Commander in Chief. As our Commander in Chief, he is responsible for determining what is and is not an imminent threat, and whether or not to take action he deems necessary to protect the safety and security of our troops, the American people and our country.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is responsible for helping coordinate and integrate all intelligence to provide the President and Commander in Chief with the best information available to inform his decisions.
After carefully reviewing all the information before him, President Trump concluded that the terrorist Islamist regime in Iran posed an imminent threat and he took action based on that conclusion.
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Furious US troops have hit back at CNN's claim that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth blew $20 million of taxpayer dollars on steak and lobster dinners.
Service members sent the Daily Mail exclusive photos of their dinner plates — petite lobster tails and grey ribeye served cafeteria-style on trays — in the months before military action in Iran.
The backlash comes after a heated on-air clash where CNN commentator Paul Begala suggested Hegseth was hoarding the luxury supplies for himself rather than feeding the troops working grueling late-night shifts.
The controversy ignited when Begala launched into a scathing critique of the Pentagon's September budget surge.
'He has spent $15 million in one month for ribeye steak, 6.9 million for lobster tail, $225 million for furniture. He spent more in the month of September than most countries on earth spend in their defense. All for himself,' Begala started, calling it disgraceful.
A fellow panelist immediately pushed back, asking: 'Do you believe the Secretary of War is personally eating all the lobster? It is for troops!'
The troops on the ground say they are being treated to these meals, but it isn't exactly the glamorous lifestyle pundits imagine.
One former active-duty member explained to the Daily Mail that all service branches occasionally receive these special meals during peak operation planning, including 'cafeteria-style' lobster tail.
'These gestures recognize long hours, deployments, and last–minute mobilizations for Reserve and Guard members. They also reflect a long–standing tradition of providing a good meal before a potential combat deployment,' he said.
One service member was even more blunt about the quality of the 'luxury' spread, telling the Daily Mail: 'We're not crushing lobster tails and Delmonicos Tony Soprano–style here and passing the bill off to the American public—they're not even that good to begin with.'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15654113/Troops-CNN-Pete-Hegseth-steak-lobster.html
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