defended

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The lawsuit came a day after acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the fund during an appearance before a Senate panel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Trump, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, also defended the fund.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

In a post on Substack, Steyer defended his campaign’s use of paid social media influencers and said that it had been transparent about their use.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended sticking to her rules arguing they provide stability to the economy and gave "government bondholders the confidence to carry on buying those bonds".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

I defended myself, as I imagined, against the fear my father made me feel by remembering that he was very old-fashioned.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin