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Sens. Roger Wicker of Mississippi, Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Joni Ernst of Iowa, all members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, have expressed private concerns over George’s firing, a second U.S. official said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

After a family split which predominately played out in private, Caroline found sanctuary and emotional support in the McGuigan gym.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

David Eichhorn, the CEO of NISA, a fixed-income asset manager with $500 billion under management, has analyzed private credit and says current bond spreads make leverage less economic for BDCs.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Blanche later became a prosecutor in that office before going into private practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I thought that conversation was private between Celia and me.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison