‘I am deeply sorry for my conduct’: Biden's top science adviser apologizes to staff

4 February 2022 by Sarah Jones

Eric Lander, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, speaks at an event. | Getty Images Eric Lander, the president’s top science adviser and a member of his cabinet, sent a Friday night email to his roughly 150-person staff apologizing for speaking to colleagues in a “disrespectful and demeaning way.” “It’s my responsibility … Read more

U.S. special forces conduct ‘counterterrorism mission’ in Syria

3 February 2022 by Sarah Jones

US special forces conducted a “counterterrorism mission” in northwest Syria, the Pentagon said early Thursday. “The mission was successful. There were no US casualties. More information will be provided as it becomes available,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in a brief statement. More information would be released as available, Kirby said. The Pentagon did … Read more