Family hopeful that the president’s personal involvement helps gain release. President Biden met earlier this week with the parents of Austin Tice, an American journalist abducted in Syria…
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President Asks Congress for $33 Billion in Ukraine Aid
Funds needed to support Ukraine “fight for freedom.” President Joe Biden announced Thursday that his administration is asking Congress for $33 billion in humanitarian and military aid to…
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President Putin Threatens Strikes on Interfering Nations
Says Russia has “all the tools to do this.” On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged “lightning” fast strikes on any nation that “interferes” with its war in…
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Commerce Secretary Announces Global CBPR Forum
Several nations collaborate to address global privacy. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced last week the establishment of the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum. Canada, Japan,…
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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Federal Benefits to Puerto Rico
Thursday’s decision rests on definitions of state vs. territory. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that the United States is not legally obligated to include Puerto Rico…
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China Signs Security Pact with Solomon Islands
U.S., Australia, and New Zealand express concerns. Earlier this week, the White House announced in a press briefing that the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and…
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VP Harris Announces Ban on ASAT Missile Test
Hopes that other countries take similar action. Vice President Kamala Harris announced this week that the United States has become the first nation to commit to not conducting…
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Pentagon is Monitoring Russia’s Nuclear Arsenal
Concerns have been voiced that President Putin may use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the Pentagon is closely monitoring Russia’s nuclear arsenal, but does…
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China Warns U.S. Defense Secretary on Taiwan
The defense officials hold their first call. China’s defense minister told U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that Taiwan is a part of China during the first phone…
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China Delivers Missiles to Serbia
Six cargo planes made covert delivery. Serbia, an ally of Russia, received delivery of a sophisticated Chinese anti-aircraft system this past weekend amid Western concerns that an arms…
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