Brigadier General Patrick Ryder to fill the position. John Kirby left his role as Pentagon press secretary in May when he accepted his new position as the White…
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Senator Portman Questions Cyber Ambassador Nominee
Concerns were expressed regarding “overlapping responsibilities” within cyber roles. This week, the Senate began the nomination hearing for Nathaniel Fick, President Biden’s nominee for ambassador at large within…
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HHS Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
Secretary Becerra says to take the virus seriously. On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said he was declaring a public health emergency over the outbreak…
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President Tests COVID Positive Again
White House physician says he is experiencing “virus rebound.” After having emerged free of COVID last week, President Biden tested positive again over the weekend as part of…
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FDA Issues Warning about Puberty Blockers
Agency reports instances of brain swelling in preteen girls. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced serious side effects caused by puberty blockers. Officials warn that blockers,…
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China Warns U.S. Regarding Taiwan
Presidents Biden and Xi have a lengthy phone conversation. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation that lasted well over two hours on…
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Administration Announces Funding for Rural Internet
The program is part of the infrastructure plan. President Biden’s administration announced Thursday that it will allocate $401 million to provide access to high-speed internet for 31,000 rural…
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CDC Reports First Cases of Monkeypox in Children
Public health emergency declaration is being considered. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found the first two cases of monkeypox in children last week. The children…
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Administration Launches Solar Energy Initiatives
The goal is to cut energy costs and create jobs while addressing climate change. President Biden’s administration is launching several initiatives that intend to increase the use of…
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Administration Seeks to Redefine Recession
Senator Wicker says that changing the definition doesn’t change the pain. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Commerce will release its second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) reading, a…
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