Seeks to hasten “economic self-sufficiency.” The Department of Transportation announced Secretary Buttigieg’s surprise visit to Ukraine last week, saying that he met with leaders there to help “return…
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Presidents Biden and Xi to Meet Wednesday
They will discuss “a range of regional, global, and transnational issues.” A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay area between President Joe Biden and…
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Army Requests Congressional Approval for $3.1 Billion in Artillery Production
Chief weapons buyer says more artillery is needed to support Ukraine and Israel. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Doug Bush, said this past week that the…
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Senate Will Not Take Up Israel Stand-Alone Support Bill
The majority leader wants a multi-aid package as does the president. The House of Representatives passed a bill that would provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel in…
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Treasury Sanctions 130 Who Help Russia Against Ukraine
Secretary Yellen says China, Turkey, and UAE support is perpetuating the war. The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions this week on 130 “individuals and entities” who help…
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Defense Department Sends More Aid to Ukraine
President Biden says it will “pay dividends” for American security. The Department of Defense (DoD) announced another security assistance package for Ukraine last week, providing that country with…
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House Bill Would Give Israel Aid from IRS Funds
House legislators want to avoid using “new money.” President Joe Biden has requested in excess of $100 billion in total military aid to go to Ukraine for its…
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White House Submits Emergency Funding Request to Congress
The administration is also preparing a domestic funding request. On Friday, the White House sent an emergency funding request to Congress, asking for approximately $100 billion for border…
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State Department Urges Avoidance of Chinese Suppliers in Energy Transition
Encourages the development of clean energy economies through domestic production. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Geoffrey Pyatt, spoke at a natural gas conference this week, where…
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Senate Legislation Decouples Aid to Ukraine and Israel
President has sought a supplemental package tying aid together. A week ago, President Biden asked Congress to pass a $106 billion supplemental that combined funding for Israel, for…
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