The statement made in response to the report estimating new rates of modern slavery. The International Labor Organization released their updated “Global Estimates of Modern Slavery” earlier this…
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EPA Refuses Exemptions to LNG Exporter
Gas would have gone to Europe during their energy crisis. The Environmental Protection Agency said it will not exempt a top U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) exporter from…
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Secretary of State Picks Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations
Ambassador Philip Reeker takes the lead U.S. negotiator role in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken appointed Ambassador Philip Reeker as Senior Advisor for Caucasus…
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U.S. Base in Syria Attacked by Iran-Backed Militants
Pentagon commits to “push back against Iran’s support for terrorism.“ In a briefing, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said three American service members were injured in…
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Secretary Austin Visits with Latvian Leaders
Meets with Latvian President, Prime Minister, and Defense Minister Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Latvia this week, where he met with Latvian President Egils Levits, Prime…
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45 Countries Report Russian Human Rights Violations
A second report released by the State Department documents Russian atrocities in Ukraine. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) released a second report last week,…
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Governors, Mayors Urge Congress to Pass Chip Legislation
Bipartisan state and local politicians are concerned about retaining domestic manufacturing. Semiconductor manufacturing legislation is expected to come before Congress for a vote this week. Several state governors…
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Energy Department Helps Ukraine Export Electricity
Secretary Granholm commends progress for the European country. This week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has begun exporting 100 megawatts of power to the European Union.…
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American Oil Reserves Being Sent Overseas
Strategic Petroleum Reserve being reduced by 1 million barrels daily. Since March 31, the United States is releasing 1 million barrels of oil per day from its strategic…
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State Department Warns Russia on Lithuania
“An attack on them is an attack on us.” Russia’s most recent threat to “the residents of Lithuania” has evoked a reminder from the State Department of America’s…
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