French, Italian, and U.K. aircraft carriers participate as well. The Department of Defense has begun a joint NATO operation with their aircraft carriers USS George H.W. Bush and…
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U.S. Co-hosts 2022 NATO Cyber Defense Conference
The summit took place at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The United States co-hosted NATO’s 2022 Cyber Defense Pledge Conference with Italy this week, supported by NATO…
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Justice Alito Gives Religious Liberty Speech
He says the “turn away from religion” has contributed to issues pertaining to religious freedom. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke at the Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit…
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President Commits $200B to Global Infrastructure Plan
Plan would counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative. President Biden is meeting with the G7 nations in Germany. He announced the launch of a partnership for global infrastructure,…
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Treasury Secretary Convenes Global Finance Meeting
Recommits increasing infrastructure investments in developing countries. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen brought together leaders of multilateral development banks (MDBs) last week to discuss how to increase…
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U.S. and EU Encourage Serbian Constitutional Referendum
Calls on neighboring Kosovo not to interfere. On Sunday, citizens in Serbia voted in favor of a change in the country’s Constitution to align their judiciaries with European…
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First Lady Visits Military Families in Naples
Reflects on her family ties to the military. First Lady Jill Biden traveled to Naples, Italy, on Monday to visit with families on the U.S. military base there.…
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G20 Leaders Endorse Global Minimum Tax
The deal removes offshore incentives for American companies. World leaders meeting in Rome on Sunday for the G20 summit announced their endorsement of global minimum tax. The leaders…
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President Biden Meets Pope Francis
The first lady, secretary of state, and national security advisor accompany the president. President Biden arrived at the Vatican on Friday to begin his European tour. The president…
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G20 Ministers Disagree on Climate Goals
Timetables for net-zero global emissions are the sticking point. Ministers of the G20 have concluded their talks in Italy without reaching a climate deal. The energy and environment…
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