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Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends presidential press access — 2hIn this 57-second clip Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders states it is difficult to oppose a free press while questioning the President in the Oval Office and adds that he has been more accessible than any president in history. The video is circul

Kim Yo-jong Rejects IAEA Calls, Defends North Korea’s Nuclear Status — 2dKim Yo-jong on Sept. 17, 2026 rejected IAEA denuclearization calls, saying the DPRK's nuclear status is "absolute which cannot reverse with anything."

Jared Kim This rejection shows Pyongyang sees its weapons as non-negotiable for regime survival against outside pressure.

U.K. defends sanctions on Israeli settlements after Israel orders consulate closure — Sep 9, 2026

Dana Whitfield Israel was justified in closing the consulate after the UK refused to lift those sanctions on its citizens.

PSG Fans Challenge Marseille Travel Ban Before Council — 1dParis Saint-Germain ultras have launched a legal challenge against travel bans imposed on supporters traveling to Marseille for Le Classique, seeking an emergency procedure before the Council of State. They accuse authorities of eleven years without dialogue and aim to defend movement rights despite France citing long-running hostilities and past incidents.

Tom Gallagher Fans deserve the chance to travel and support their team unless there's clear evidence of planned trouble this time around.

Macklemore defends 'Free Palestine' chant after concert backlashEntertainment — Sep 7, 2026

Premier League Defends Haaland Goal After VAR Review — 5dHaaland’s 60th-minute goal stood after VAR overturned offside as 10-man City beat United 1-0; Premier League said Fernández did not interfere enough.

Elena Vasquez VAR got this one right by focusing only on the actual player in the offside line rather than every nearby movement.

Macklemore Defends 'Free Palestine' Remarks at Ed Sheeran Concert After CriticismEntertainment — Sep 7, 2026

Trump Defends Iran War, Promises $5,000 at Convention — Sep 10, 2026President Trump used the Dallas midterm convention to frame the election as a referendum on his leadership, defending the Iran war and promising bold measures to energize Republicans. He floated a $5,000 dividend for every adult if Republicans retain control of Congress and reinforced a hard line on Iran, including threats of strikes, as party allies rally around his agenda.

Sam Okafor Trump's $5000 idea is tempting but tying it to keeping Congress feels like buying votes instead of earning them.

Thomas Becket Murdered in CathedralGood News — FROM 1170Archbishop dies defending church rights

Bartolomé de las Casas Defends Native RightsGood News — FROM 1550Priest fights for mercy

St. Clare Defends Assisi with the EucharistGood News — FROM 1240Clare holds up the monstrance to repel invading troops.

Colbert Convicted in Manzano Death; White AcquittedWorld — 4dThe Jefferson Parish trial of Danette Colbert and Rickey White continued with closing arguments asserting they drugged and robbed victims, including Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano who died in a Kenner hotel room while covering Super Bowl LIX. Testimony from a third defendant, Christian Anderson, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges, described a years-long scheme and implicated White and Colbert, as prosecutors outline a pattern of drugging, theft, and coercion.

St. Genevieve Defends Paris from AttilaGood News — FROM 451The shepherdess rallies Parisians in prayer during the Hun invasion.

Shelton Defeats Alcaraz in Record-Late US Open Match — Sep 9, 2026Ben Shelton shocked defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic, late-night five-set US Open quarterfinal, advancing to the semifinals and delivering the tournament’s latest finish in history. The match showcased extreme physical toll on Alcaraz, including moments of vomiting and relentless defending, underscoring Shelton’s breakout performance on home soil.

Dana Whitfield Alcaraz looked exhausted from defending so many points, and Shelton's serve kept the pressure on all night.

Bartolomé de las Casas Defends Native Rights in HispaniolaGood News — FROM 1511Las Casas renounces his encomienda and becomes an advocate.

US Acknowledges On-Orbit Space-Control Weapons — 4dThe Space Force has deployed on-orbit space control weapons to defend U.S. forces and preserve space superiority, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly confirming their existence though no technical details were released. The announcements across conferences indicate ongoing development of both kinetic and non-kinetic space capabilities, including potential orbital strike and space-link interdiction, while the specifics remain classified and the broader strategic implications are debated.

Ms. Rachel Praises Mamdani as Backlash Grows Over 9/11 Appearance — Sep 11, 2026Ms. Rachel is defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as controversy grows over whether he should attend Friday's 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony for the Sept. 11 terror… — by Andrew Powell

Nicole Hardy Mamdani deserves to attend the ceremony like any other leader, the backlash seems driven more by politics than principle.

UFC 333 Title Fights Headline Abu Dhabi Press ConferenceSports — 2dUFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24 features Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev, with Petr Yan facing Merab Dvalishvili in a co-main event, as the four fighters and other key card participants attended a media press conference. In addition to UFC 333 coverage, MMA outlets preview UFC 331 with faceoffs among Tsarukyan, Ruffy, Steveson, Sharaf, Freire, and Choi, highlighting the ongoing build-up to the events and the variety of main-card matchups discussed at the official press events.

Lil Durk Acquitted on All Murder-for-Hire Charges — Sep 12, 2026Federal jurors found Lil Durk not guilty on all murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles, while his co-defendants were convicted on stalking-related counts. Durk still faces separate racketeering charges and remains in custody ahead of further legal proceedings.

Dana Whitfield The co defendants got nailed on stalking while Durk walked free on the main counts so the jury must have weighed the evidence carefully.

Vance Defends Approach to Antisemitism in Remarks to Jewish Conservatives — Sep 1, 2026

Maya Lindstrom It's easy to talk about fighting antisemitism to a friendly room. The real test is what happens when it's politically inconvenient.

Netanyahu boasts about deadly Qatar strike, defends disputed Gaza aid — Sep 6, 2026Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted about bombing Qatar and defended the transfer of millions of Qatari funds to Gaza as humanitarian aid, while Qatar and others condemned the attacks and lawmakers scrutinized the aid’s impact. The remarks come ahead of the first anniversary of the 2025 Doha strike and follow ongoing debates over how the funds were used amid regional tensions.

Nicole Hardy Boasting about a strike that killed people isn't a great look for anyone, ally or not.

AP Exclusive: Lawyer for China's Zion Church seeks resettlement help while transiting through Taiwan — Sep 8, 2026Chinese lawyer Ruth Wang reaches Taiwan while seeking resettlement after pressure over her work defending the Zion Church, drawing hope from a Bible story of unexpected provision.

Rachel Meyers Taiwan has every right to assist people fleeing religious crackdowns without getting drawn into Beijing's disputes.

Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad Draws Athlete Backlash — 6dSydney Sweeney’s recent sports-ad campaigns for Novig and her earlier American Eagle work have sparked ongoing backlash over sexually explicit advertising of women in sports, with critics calling the promos inappropriate and regressive while supporters defend a focus on sports and brand messaging. The controversy spans multiple outlets and social media, highlighting a continuing debate about gender representation and the impact of such ads on perceptions of women in sports.

Defend the Vote March Highlights 2026 Gains — Aug 26, 2026The 2026 Defend the Vote March on Washington, organized by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, will mobilize thousands at the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28 to defend voting rights amid new restrictive rules, tying the effort to the 1963 march. Prominent figures such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are expected to join, emphasizing that defending voting rights is foundational to democracy and linked to broader issues like economic dignity, with heightened security reflecting the charged political climate.

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