Continuing resolutions are expected to keep the government open. September 30 is the deadline for Congress to get a bill passed and signed to prevent a government shutdown. Legislators…
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State Department Releases Statement on Ukrainian Nuclear Facility
G7 nations concerned by Russian control of Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. The Department of State released a joint statement this week from the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group, which…
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Aid to Ukraine Depleting American Stockpiles
Pentagon officials are concerned about U.S. preparedness. A new report has found that the military aid the U.S. is providing to Ukraine is depleting America’s own weapon stockpiles. Pentagon…
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Pentagon Says Ukraine is Weakening Russian Positions
However, they have still been unable to retake significant territory. As the war in Ukraine approaches the six-month mark, a senior Pentagon official stated “you are seeing a…
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U.S. Flies Bombers over NATO States in Show of Support
Russia continues its aggression in Ukraine. A pair of United States Air Force B52 strategic bombers flew over Croatia and three other NATO-member states in the region as…
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Secretary Austin Visits with Latvian Leaders
Meets with Latvian President, Prime Minister, and Defense Minister Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Latvia this week, where he met with Latvian President Egils Levits, Prime…
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U.S.-Russia Nearing a Renewed Cold War
Russia cancels U.S. inspections of nuclear weapons. On Monday, Russia announced a freeze on U.S. inspections of its nuclear arsenals, claiming that Western sanctions have hampered similar tours…
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Senators Call for Russia to be Designated Terrorism Sponsor
They renewed calls for the president to get tougher with Moscow. Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut called on President Biden’s administration to…
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Presidents Biden and Xi to Teleconference
Taiwan and Ukraine may both be on the agenda. President Biden said Wednesday that he expects to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping “within the next 10 days”…
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Pentagon Will Treat Wounded Ukraine Troops
They will use a U.S. military hospital in Germany. The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it had formally approved a plan in late June to help treat wounded Ukrainian…
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