They confirmed support for war aid. A delegation from the U.S. Senate has returned to Washington after a four-day visit to Europe during which they made a surprise…
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President Hosts Sweden and Finland Leaders
Both nations have submitted applications to join NATO. On Thursday, President Joe Biden will welcome the Prime Minister of Sweden and the President of Finland to the White…
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Defense Secretary Speaks with Russian Counterpart
He urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. On Friday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart, the first such conversation between the two officials since the…
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Russia Warns NATO of Nuclear War Risk
Promises retaliatory steps if Finland joins the alliance. Finland announced it intends to apply to join NATO, causing a reaction within Russia Thursday morning. Russia sees NATO as a…
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Commerce Secretary Temporarily Suspends Ukrainian Steel Tariffs
232 tariffs lifted to boost Ukrainian economy. This week, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced the temporary suspension of 232 Ukrainian steel tariffs. The Ukrainian steel industry employs 1…
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House Approves $40 Billion Ukraine Relief Package
Spending bill passed in a vote of 368 to 57. The House of Representatives approved President Joe Biden’s proposed spending package to aid in Ukraine’s defense against Russia.…
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Legislation Would Designate Russia State Sponsor of Terrorism
Senator says the Russian president has earned the designation. Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced a resolution Tuesday to officially designate Russia…
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President Signs Additional Ukraine Weapons Package
Announced during G7 video call last week. President Joe Biden signed a new weapons package last week, providing Ukraine with $150 million worth of additional armaments to defend…
Read MoreFirst Lady Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine
Celebrates Mother’s Day with Ukrainian First Lady. During her visit to Slovakia, First Lady Jill Biden made an unannounced trip to Ukraine to visit with the Ukrainian First…
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President Biden Visits Lockheed Martin Facility
Highlights the importance of manufacturers making anti-tank weapons. On Tuesday, President Biden visited a Lockheed Martin manufacturing facility in Alabama that assembles anti-tank Javelin missiles that the United…
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