Officials seek to deter threatened Iranian attack during Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a U.S. guided missile submarine to the Middle East this week in…
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U.S. Boosts Middle Eastern Presence as Tensions Increase
The defense secretary deploys a jet squadron and replacement strike group. The Defense Department announced an increase in the U.S. military presence in the Middle East. Defense Secretary…
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Israeli Prime Minister Addresses Congress
He says his nation will do “whatever it must” to defeat Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke before a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. He urged…
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President Biden to Address the Nation
First nationwide address after withdrawing from the presidential race. President Joe Biden will give his first speech to the nation this evening after bowing out of the 2024…
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FMCSA Launches Nationwide Initiative to Prevent Moving Scams
The new program addresses fraudulent movers and brokers and supports consumer education. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched Operation Protect Your Move, a nationwide initiative…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Considers Legislation to Sanction ICC
The House may vote on the action after the International Criminal Court pursues arrest warrants against Israeli leaders. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is developing legislation to…
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Senators Urge President to Abandon Gazan Refugee Plan
Legislators say bringing Gazan refugees to the U.S. is a national security risk. A group of 25 senators in the minority party wrote to President Joe Biden to…
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Secretary of State Urges Hamas to Accept Cease-Fire Deal
He says, “The time to act is now.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Hamas should agree to the most recently proposed cease-fire deal. During his…
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U.S. and Israeli Officials Meet Virtually
The discussions explore alternatives to an invasion of Rafah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to reschedule a meeting with President Biden’s administration after canceling the delegation when…
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Israeli PM Cancels Meeting with U.S. President After UN Resolution Passes
The U.S. opted to abstain from the vote rather than veto the measure. The United States abstained from voting on a United Nations Security Council resolution on Monday…
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