National Security Council and House Foreign Affairs chair warn U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Russia. The U.S. Army and National Security Council (NSC) have confirmed that a…
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State Department Announces International Cybersecurity Plan
The strategy calls for increased global cooperation and consensus. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a strategy for international cybersecurity on Monday at the RSA Conference in San…
Read MoreUSMC Seeks Better Counter-Drone Capabilities
The new center will help to bridge research and development of air defense systems with acquisition and sustainment. The U.S. Marine Corps is looking to upgrade its counter-drone…
Read MoreNew Sanctions Placed on Russian Chemical Weapons Developers
The U.S. alleges Russia has used chemical weapons in Ukraine. President Biden’s administration announced new sanctions against those involved in Russia’s chemical weapons development programs. The administration alleges…
Read MoreFTC Fines Retailer $3.17M for False ‘Made in USA’ Claims
The agency seeks to ensure truth in product labeling, mandating stricter compliance measures. The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with Williams-Sonoma in which the prominent home…
Read MorePresident to Sign Foreign Aid After Senate Passage
The cloture vote approved assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and a measure on TikTok divestment. President Joe Biden indicated he will sign the Senate-passed legislation authorizing $95…
Read MoreState Department Releases Annual Human Rights Report
The agency outlines the top areas of concern for human rights violations. The U.S. State Department released the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices this week. The…
Read MoreHouse Committee Reports China is Subsidizing Fentanyl Production
Cites Chinese tax data offering 13 percent subsidies for precursor chemicals. On Tuesday, the House Select Committee on China published a report showing that China was financially subsidizing…
Read MoreUSPTO Director Concerned Over Chinese Intellectual Property Infringements
She calls on China to enforce copyright infringement laws. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal said this week that she remains concerned by the continual intellectual…
Read MoreU.S., Britain, and Australia Consider Expanding Their Alliance
AUKUS leaders release a statement considering Japan as a possible addition. Officials from the U.S., Britain, and Australia released a joint statement this week announcing the possibility of…
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