Secretary Blinken posits chemical weapons use as more likely than nuclear. Secretary Blinken was asked in an interview on Tuesday how concerned President Biden’s administration is about the…
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Senate Unanimously Votes for War Crimes Investigation
Resolution calls for international court to investigate Russian officials. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution that calls for the International Criminal Court to conduct a war crime…
Read MoreUkrainian President Makes Impassioned Plea to Congress
His virtual address was met with standing ovations. Ukrainian President Zelensky appealed to Congress once again for a humanitarian no-fly zone. In his virtual appearance, he asked Congress…
Read MoreJill Biden Speaks at State Department Function
Comments on Ukraine at annual women’s award ceremony. First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the 16th International Women in Courage Award ceremony on Monday, commending the bravery of…
Read MoreRussia Sanctions U.S. Government Officials and Politicians
They intend to issue more, foreign ministry statement said. The Russian foreign ministry announced Tuesday it is imposing sanctions on more than a dozen Americans, including President Joe…
Read MoreU.S. Cautions China Not to Help Russia
Russia says they have not asked for help. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that China will face negative consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions…
Read MoreUkrainian President to Address Congress Virtually
Humanitarian needs and war-fighting needs at high levels. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer informed members of congress that…
Read MoreDefense and State Departments Address Russian Claims
Statements issued to counter Russian reports regarding biological weapons. The Department of State and the Department of Justice released statements last week saying that the United States is…
Read MoreUN Predicts Food Prices Will Continue to Surge
A 22 percent increase highly plausible. In a report released Friday, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warned that global food prices could surge another 22 percent…
Read MoreInflation Reaches 40-Year High
Energy costs among the highest causes. The Labor Department released February’s consumer price index last week, a data set economists use to gauge the rate of inflation. In…
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