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Defense secretary Pete Hegseth told the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Tuesday the military is "critical" to domestic security.

The new leadership vowed to disband all militias. But the fiercely independent Druze have made no agreement, and say they're gathering fighters and making plans to repel government forces if needed.

After years of polluting by the water industry, a report planned for release in the coming days could lead to tightened regulation while also prompting an expensive modernization drive.

The rapper's Instagram account says his lungs collapsed after he was stabbed 14 times, but he is "in good spirits." Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.

President Trump called Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei an "easy target" but said, "We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now."

The Trump administration is encouraging people to have more children, with baby bonuses and tax breaks. But some families who are practicing pronatalism want alternatives to hospital births.

"Lebanon: Restoring a Broken State to End Occupation and Destruction" Featuring: Najat Aoun Saliba, member of the Parliament of Lebanon Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Zoom link to be sent to all registrants via the registration confirmation email. https://sdwac.org/event-6086729 About the Program Lebanon faces a turning point amid regional shifts, internal exploitation, and external pressures. Geopolitical and demographic changes are altering power balances, while warlords have plundered resources, weakening institutions. Iranian proxies, once dominant, are now weakened, but Hezbollah fuels instability to maintain influence. Meanwhile, Israeli occupation persists, further straining sovereignty. Despite these challenges, Lebanon has a chance to rebuild. With the election of a president and a cabinet of experts, the country can restore credibility, regain international trust, and enact reforms. Strengthening governance and curbing interference can lead Lebanon toward sovereignty, stability, and renewal. About Najat Aoun Saliba Najat Aoun Saliba is a member of the Lebanese parliament - elected in 2022. She is a Professor of Analytical Chemistry and an atmospheric chemist at the American University of Beirut (AUB). She was the Director of AUB's Nature Conservation Center from 2013 till 2020. Saliba is also the co-founder and director of Khaddit Beirut (an initiative launched after Beirut's 2020 explosion) and the founder and director of the Environment Academy (an initiative created with the support of the World Health Organization). She was appointed a laureate of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program in 2019. Born in 1966, Saliba studied at the Lebanese University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in 1986. She moved to the United States for her graduate studies and earned her master's degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1994. She completed her doctoral studies at the University of Southern California in 1999. She completed a thesis on water pollution and studied catalysis. She was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Irvine. Saliba returned to Lebanon after the Civil War, and joined the American University of Beirut in 2001. She helped to establish the Ibsar Nature Conservation Center for Sustainable Futures in 2002, which looked to protect Lebanon's biodiversity. She used to be the Director of Ibsar, which has since been renamed the Nature Conservation Center, at the American University of Beirut. Saliba established the Atmospheric and Analytical Laboratory. Najat Saliba became involved politically after the 2020 Beirut Port Explosion. She ran in the 2022 Lebanese general election as a new face against the 50-year ruling political class. She won a seat in the parliament representing the Maronite sect of the Chouf district.

The Trump administration wants to allow a cutoff date for housing subsidies. The plan is deeply controversial, but Delaware offers a potential model for success.

President Trump is no fan of the free press. But he's not the only powerful person in the U.S. using the courts to silence unfavorable coverage, a New York Times editor and author tells NPR.

On February 22, the AFSD welcomes three authors: Vanina Joulin-Batejat, Claude Koehl, and Kitty Morse, whose diverse backgrounds and literary styles promise a rich and engaging experience for attendees. The event will be animated by Daria Samokhina, our book club coordinator. Program: 2 p.m.: Q&A session animated by Daria Samokhina 3 p.m.: book signing and meet the authors Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to attend. Free for members, $5 donation for non members to support our association. The event can be attended with minors. They remain under the responsibility of the parents at all times. Address: 6390 Greenwich Dr, #185, San Diego, CA 92122 More about the authors - Vanina Joulin-Batejat brings her expertise as an international consultant and Executive Coach to her first novel “A la Recherche du Sens Perdu”, blending personal experiences and her experiences in intercultural business development with her passion for storytelling. Vanina explores universal themes with great sensitivity, while offering a hard-hitting reflection on the human condition and contemporary challenges. Through these interwoven narratives, the novel offers a veritable autopsy of our societies, questioning notions of resilience, identity and the quest for meaning. Her work reflects her deep understanding of human connections and cultural dynamics. - Claude Koehl, a trailblazer in intercultural communication, will discuss her book The American Way of Life: The Foreigners’ Perspective. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Claude founded Intercultural Services in 1994 to enhance cross-cultural leadership and communication skills, aiding global employees in navigating cultural differences and adapting to new environments. Her book reflects her personal journey and professional insights, offering a unique perspective on life in a new country. With a Master’s in Social Psychology and degrees in Teaching, Health Promotion, and Organizational Development, Claude is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian, and continues to perfect her Spanish. - Kitty Morse, an award-winning author born in Casablanca, Morocco, intertwines personal history and culinary heritage in Bitter Sweet: A Wartime Journal and Heirloom Recipes from Occupied France. Inspired by family documents discovered after her mother’s passing in 2017, the memoir delves into her great-grandfather’s journal detailing the German advance in Le Grand Est (Alsace/Lorraine) in 1940, and her great-grandmother’s notebooks containing 65 heirloom recipes. The story unfolds in Nancy and "Châlons-en-Champagne," blending the cuisine bourgeoise of her Ashkenazi ancestors with poignant family history. Kitty’s maternal great-grandmother, Blanche Lévy-Neymarck, perished in Auschwitz, leaving a legacy of resilience, memory, and culinary artistry. More about Daria Samokhina Daria graduated in French literature at Notre Dame (MA) and Stanford (Ph.D.). In 2008, she moved to San Diego, where she currently lives, sharing her love for French language, culture, and literature with her students, family, and friends. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/events-1/rencontre-dauteurs-et-dedicaces-2 Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook