Israel, West Bank, and Saudi Arabia are on the itinerary. President Joe Biden plans to travel to the Middle East next month, making stops in Israel, the West…
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Senate to Vote Wednesday on Abortion Rights Bill
Majority leader said he would file cloture Monday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced that the Senate will vote on legislation to codify abortion rights into law…
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Secretary Becerra to “Double Down” on Abortion Access
Will work to include abortion access within Medicare, Medicaid. On Wednesday, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee, giving an update…
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Senate Unanimously Approves Trade Bills Countering Russia
Addresses trade relations and Russian oil imports. The Senate unanimously passed two bills on Thursday that have been in the works for weeks. The first permanently ends normal…
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Syrian Rocket Attack Injures U.S. Troops
Four service members are being evaluated for brain injuries. Four U.S. members of an international coalition fighting against ISIS were injured in a rocket attack in eastern Syria.…
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UN Suspends Russia from Human Rights Council
They cite grave concerns over human rights abuses in Ukraine. The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over reports of…
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U.S. Seeks Russian Suspension from Human Rights Council
Call comes as claims continue of human rights violations by Russia. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced on Monday, after meeting with Romania’s prime minister,…
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Former Secretary of State Dies of Cancer
Madeleine Albright was the first female secretary of state. Madeleine Albright passed away from cancer on Wednesday at the age of 84. She was the first woman to…
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U.S. Customs Holding Goods Made in North Korea
Forced labor common North Korean practice, illegal for U.S. imports. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained products imported by Chinese sports clothing company Li-Ning under…
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First Lady Shares Video Message for International Women’s Day
Communicates support especially for women in Ukraine and Russia. First Lady Jill Biden marked International Women’s Day on Tuesday with a video message to women around the world,…
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