Says an intermediate-range missile would cause more fear than damage. A U.S. official said that Russia may utilize its new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) against Ukraine soon. Russia…
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House Speaker Pledges Support to Taiwan
The Taiwanese president plans to tour Hawaii. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson called Taiwan President Lai Ching-te this past week, assuring him that the United States stands…
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President-Elect Threatens Hamas if Hostages Not Released by Inauguration
If they are not freed by January 20, he pledges retaliation. President-elect Donald Trump issued a threat to Hamas if they have not released the hostages before his…
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White House Responds to Fall of Aleppo
Says the U.S. has nothing to do with the offensive. Over the weekend Islamic terrorists took control of Aleppo, Syria, overwhelming the Syrian guard. The terrorists reportedly succeeded…
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U.S. Defense Department Sending Land Mines to Ukraine
The weapons will be used against ground troops in abandoned war zones. The United States is sending antipersonnel land mines to Ukrainian defense forces, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin…
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U.S. and Philippines Sign Military Intel Sharing Pact
The agreement seeks to support defense capabilities in response to China’s escalating actions. The U.S. and the Philippines signed an agreement this month to improve the secure exchange…
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Senate Blocks Legislation to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel
The measure was introduced by Senator Sanders of Vermont. The Senate voted against legislation this past week that would have blocked the sale of tank rounds to Israel.…
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Envoy Hochstein Reports Progress on Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
Lebanese officials seek Israeli withdrawal after continued air strikes. U.S. Special Envoy Amos Hochstein met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz this week after…
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CDC Reports Slowest Increase in Syphilis Rate in 20 Years
Total infections rose by 1 percent in 2023 over the prior year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data this month showing a reduction in…
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HHS Releases Progress Report on STI Strategic Plan
Officials provide an overview of federal actions taken between 2021 and 2023. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its progress report on addressing sexually transmitted…
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