defended

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Newsom defended the price-gouging protections shortly after they went into effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

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 DOJ defended the fund's establishment on Monday, saying in a statement on X that it was created "to make up for the tremendous abuse, harm, and hate unfairly shown to so many people".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

“This is our target. The Ridge. A heavily defended, fiercely guarded, fortified city high up inside Isihlangu.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia