The funds were released by the administration earlier this year to free five American prisoners. The House of Representatives passed legislation late last week that would require the…
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House Passes Resolution Standing with Israel
First action by the House under new Speaker Johnson. The House of Representatives passed a resolution stating the U.S. “stands with Israel as it defends itself against the…
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U.S. Releases Frozen Iranian Funds in Prisoner Swap
Five Iranians held in the U.S. will also be released. Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed Congress on Monday that the department has issued a waiver that will…
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House Bill Addresses Chinese Exploitation of Congolese Children
China uses children to mine the cobalt used in EV batteries. U.S. Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced legislation that would ban products containing minerals secured with…
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Congress Continues to Investigate Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Two House oversight committees want to know more. The Chairmen of the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers of Alabama, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul…
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Secretary Blinken Presents Budget Request to Foreign Affairs Committee
Secretary Blinken urges Congress to address “intense competition” in post-Cold War world. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered the 2024 budget proposal for his department to the House…
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Commerce Department Approves Chinese Tech Licenses
But many companies have been blacklisted by DOJ. The Commerce Department approved in excess of $23 billion of tech licenses to companies based in China even as the…
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House Committee Advances TikTok Ban Bill
Committee members voice both support and concerns. The House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced legislation that would give President Joe Biden the power to ban TikTok and other apps.…
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Energy Department says COVID Likely Came from Lab Leak
A classified intelligence report has been furnished to the White House and Congress. The U.S. Department of Energy has reassessed the likely origin of COVID-19 in light of…
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House Resolution Unanimously Condemns China
Surveillance balloon over the U.S. was a “brazen violation” of U.S. sovereignty. The House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday that condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s…
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