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

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

He also defended Airbnb, which in San José pays taxes just like hotels, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He also firmly defended the idea that atoms moved about in a void and that there was literally nothing in the gaps between atoms.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin