#government-resignation

#government-resignation

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.

Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," he said, adding the war was launched "due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby." Kent's departure from one of the country's most sensitive intelligence posts marked a dramatic break from a man long considered among Trump's most committed loyalists.

After much reflection, I have decided to resign. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.

Defying an indefinite curfew, thousands of young Nepalis returned to the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday, demanding change and clashing with riot police. Some protesters set fire to government buildings. The demonstrations called the protest of Gen Z erupted after the government blocked platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube, saying the companies had failed to register and submit to government oversight. Oli, 73, had been in office for his fourth term since July last year [File: Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters]

Blažek said he was not aware of any wrongdoing, but that he did not want the four-party coalition government led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala to be hurt by the scandal.