One officer remains blocked by Senator Schmitt of Missouri due to concerns about diversity. The U.S. Senate confirmed the remaining military officer promotions this week that had previously…
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Treasury Announces $162 Million for International Agricultural Fund
The fund supports farmers and aids rural women and youth. The Department of the Treasury pledged $162 million to support the U.N.’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).…
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State Department Responds to Jimmy Lai’s Trial in Hong Kong
The pro-democracy publisher has been detained for three years prior to his trial. The trial of Chinese publisher Jimmy Lai began in Hong Kong this week, and the…
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U.S. Releases Ally of Venezuelan President for 10 Americans
A former military contractor is also being extradited to the United States in the deal. The United States has freed an ally of President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela…
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President Biden Honors Former Justice O’Connor at Memorial
He called her a pioneer who broke barriers. President Joe Biden attended and spoke at the memorial of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor this week at…
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DOJ Collects Fraud Cases Against “Microtransactions”
Civil division official says the schemes “prey upon individuals and small businesses.“ The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed two cases this month filed against fraud networks that make…
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Federal Reserve Expects to Cut Rates in New Year
Central bank officials kept the current rate steady in the final meeting of 2023. The Federal Reserve concluded its final quarterly meeting this month, holding interest rates steady…
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Pentagon Concerned Over Costs of Houthi Attacks
They compare a $2M missile with a $2,000 drone. Over the past two months, U.S. Navy destroyers have shot down 38 drones and multiple missiles launched by Houthi…
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FDA Approves Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease
Two cell-based gene therapies will address the debilitating hereditary blood disorder. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval of two groundbreaking cell-based gene therapies, Casgevy…
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Water Agencies Reach Lake Mead Conservation Agreement
The Bureau of Reclamation commissioner commends the collaboration that will be in effect through 2025. The Department of the Interior announced this month that several western water agencies…
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