Two leaders discuss future of U.S.-German Relations On Thursday, President Biden hosted German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Washington. The two world leaders reaffirmed the relationship that the United…
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Coast Guard Urges Increased Arctic Patrolling
Intends to balance Russian presence with naval influence Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz discussed potential future strategy for the Arctic in an online discussion hosted by Brookings…
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Russia’s Military Exercising Near Hawaii
One of largest naval exercises since end of the cold war. Russian ships are conducting military exercises off the coast of Hawaii, sending U.S. Air Force jets scrambling.…
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DHS Nominees Pledge Commitment to Cybersecurity
Microsoft warns Solar Winds hackers are launching new cyber attacks. President Biden’s nominees to the Department of Homeland Security have expressed their commitment to increasing the nation’s cybersecurity…
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Presidents Biden and Putin to Meet
June 16 meeting will take place in Geneva. The first in-person meeting between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place next month in Switzerland. The June…
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President Joins Virtual Eastern NATO Summit
Security for Ukraine is at the top of the president’s agenda. A virtual summit of Eastern European NATO states is being held in the Romanian capital Bucharest Monday.…
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Secretary Blinken to Visit Ukraine
He will affirm “unwavering U.S. support.” The State Department has announced that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ukraine May 5th and 6th. He will meet with the…
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Russia Orders Troops to Withdraw from Ukraine Border
Move could help de-escalate tensions with the West. A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin warned adversaries that Moscow would deliver a swift and harsh response to any…
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White House Announces Virtual Climate Summit
40 Heads of State to attend Earth Day meeting The White House announced on Wednesday that all 40 heads of state who were invited to join an Earth…
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U.S. Places New Sanctions on Russia
Actions are in response to cyberattacks and election interference. On Thursday, President Biden announced that new sanctions would be put in place on Russian nationals. White House Press…
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