White House pursues diplomatic avenues to de-escalate the situation. White House spokesperson John Kirby said that an Iranian attack on Israel could happen as soon as this week.…
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DOJ Charges Pakistani for Planning Assassination Attempt
Attorney general comments on Asif Merchant’s organized retaliation against politicians after the 2020 Iran drone strike. The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged 46-year-old Asif Merchant, who has ties…
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President 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…
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U.S. Embassy Advises Americans to Leave Lebanon
The embassy tells U.S. citizens to “create a crisis plan of action.” The U.S. Embassy in Beirut urged American citizens to leave the country of Lebanon, just one…
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White 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…
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Transportation Department Fines Emirates for Unauthorized Code-Share Flights
$1.8 million penalty levied for ongoing violations of safety rules on JetBlue-coded routes. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently fined Emirates Airlines $1.8 million for code-share violations…
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U.S. Navy Rescues Merchant Vessel Crew After Houthi Strike
Rebels have escalated attacks on commercial ships. Sailors from the Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group recently airlifted the crew of the M/V Tutor, a merchant vessel that…
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Justice Department Authorizes Distributions to Victims of Crypto Mismanagement
Binance violated the Bank Secrecy Act. The Department of Justice (DOJ) authorized an additional $940 million to be distributed to victims of financial mismanagement caused by the cryptocurrency…
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Intelligence Director Testifies to Growing Threats to U.S. Elections
DHS also assessed the challenges that AI poses to this year’s elections. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines recently testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, that the number…
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President Biden Meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah
The two leaders discuss the war between Israel and Hamas at the White House. President Joe Biden welcomed Jordanian King Abdullah II to the White House on Monday.…
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