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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House Passes Foreign Aid Bills
The legislation totals $95 billion in assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. The House of Representatives passed bills that will provide assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific…
Read MoreU.S. Vetoes UN Resolution to Admit Palestinian Territories
U.S. deputy ambassador calls the move a premature action. The United States was the lone veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution introduced by Algeria to allow…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Considering Foreign Aid Bills
Pressures mount for assistance to Israel and Ukraine. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is expected to make a decision this week on how to address the foreign…
Read MoreWhite House Says Iran Did Not Inform U.S. Prior to Attack on Israel
White House spokesperson Kirby calls claims “ridiculous.” White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Iran did not send any messages warning the White House of its Saturday…
Read MoreIran Launches Military Drones in Attack on Israel
U.S. National Security Council says the attack will “unfold over a number of hours.“ The Israeli military reported that Iran has launched over 100 attack drones aimed at…
Read MorePresident Says U.S. Commitment to Israel is “Ironclad”
He responds to threats made by Iran against Israel. President Joe Biden said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Iran threatened to attack the nation…
Read MorePrerequisites Suggested Before President’s Meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister
Legislators write President Biden with recommendations in light of ongoing militia attacks. Eight members of the House majority sent President Joe Biden a letter this week providing suggestions…
Read MoreSecretary Austin Responds to Israeli Strike on World Central Kitchen
He shared the concerns of the administration over the planned operation in Rafah. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a phone call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant…
Read MoreSecretary Blinken Meets with French President
He discusses conflicts in Ukraine and Israel on his visit to Paris. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss support…
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