Secretaries of State and Defense seek concrete measures in warning to the Israeli government. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin sent a letter…
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Treasury Sanctions Congo-Based Rebel Alliance
The group’s access to U.S. banking is cut off due to efforts to overthrow the DRC government. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the rebel group known…
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
New guidelines provide protection and relief for Somali nationals amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently announced an 18-month extension and redesignation…
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Labor Unions Urge President Biden to Halt Military Aid to Israel
The letter was sent before the Israeli prime minister addressed the joint session of Congress. President Joe Biden received a letter from seven major labor unions on Tuesday…
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Two-Week Truce Approved in Democratic Republic of Congo
The truce gives more civilians space to flee from violent conflict with M23 rebels. Secretary of State Antony Blinken applauded the two-week humanitarian truce established in the Democratic…
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House 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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Secretary Blinken Heads Delegation to Guatemala
The third Ministerial meeting of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection is being held there. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is leading a U.S. delegation…
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State 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…
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U.S. Army To Hold Joint Combat Training in the Philippines
Thousands of troops will take part in the drills. Major General Marcus Evans, commanding general of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division, said that the Army will conduct…
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DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
Secretary Mayorkas announces 18-month extension amid ongoing conflict. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia—effective from…
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