300 eligible Afghan allies seeking asylum from the Taliban-ruled country will wait in the Philippines for the completion of processing. The State Department announced that the Philippines has…
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Secretary of State Approves $20 Billion Sale of Military Equipment to Israel
The Pentagon makes the announcement even as the U.S. continues ceasefire negotiations. The Pentagon reported that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has approved the potential sale of F-15…
Read MorePresident and Vice President Discuss Israel, Iran in Situation Room
Iran threatens punishment for assassination of Hamas chairman Haniyeh. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with national security officials in the White House Situation Room…
Read MoreLegislators Propose Funding Cut to World Anti-Doping Agency
Questions remain as an ongoing investigation continues into Chinese swimmer doping. Bipartisan legislators from the House and the Senate proposed legislation that would allow the United States to…
Read MoreWhite House Responds to Hezbollah Attack on Israel
NSC spokesperson reiterates U.S. support for Israel in the face of Iran-backed threats. White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson responded to the rocket attack of Hezbollah…
Read MorePresident Biden Speaks from the White House
On leaving the race for reelection, he said, “I revere this office, but I love my country more.“ On Wednesday evening, President Joe Biden addressed the American people…
Read MoreU.S. and Canada Strengthen Security Partnership at Cross Border Crime Forum
The administration continues to build on the “Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership from 2021. The Department of Homeland Security announced that President Biden’s administration is advancing shared…
Read MoreEnergy Department Requests Proposals for Domestic Uranium Sourcing
Energy secretary seeks alternatives after administration bans Russian uranium. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for proposals, asking for input from members of the nuclear energy…
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds City Laws Prohibiting Encampments
The majority state that ordinances barring homeless encampments do not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment.“ The Supreme Court has ruled that city ordinances barring camping on public property…
Read MoreDHS Secretary Extends Haitian Temporary Protected Status
Deteriorating conditions in Haiti prompt 18-month extension for migrants. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) provided to Haitian nationals living…
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