secretary
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The defense secretary sparred with Democrats over his handling of the war in Iran and management of the Pentagon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Steyer has spent more than $143 million of his own money on his campaign, according to fundraising disclosures filed with the California secretary of state’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Since taking office as health secretary, Kennedy has repeatedly suggested that the current U.S. nutrient standards for infant formula are outdated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
"This identification underscores how important it is to keep investigating unresolved cold cases," Interpol's secretary general Valdecy Urquiza said.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
“It’s possible that the campuses are really going to blow up after this speech,” Nixon told his secretary.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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