defended

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Protests over a fiercely contested Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals in Kenya have killed one man, a rights group said Tuesday, as President William Ruto defended the planned centre.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The Pentagon chief has defended the approach, noting that civilian leaders are granted the authority to choose which admirals or generals advise them on military matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Justice Department has defended the initiative as a lawful settlement mechanism, but federal courts have already paused parts of the program as legal challenges proceed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Becerra “had big things to do and he got them done,” said Neera Tanden, who succeeded Rice as head of Biden’s Domestic Policy Council and has vigorously defended Becerra against attacks on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

I wished I could have seen Char’s face when she defended me, but no illustrations accompanied her journal.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine