They will remain along the border until next September. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved a request from the Department of Homeland Security to extend the federal mission of…
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President Expands Executive Order Regarding Nicaragua
Human rights violations lead to a new round of sanctions. President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week that will impact the Nicaraguan gold industry. The order…
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President Signs Security Memorandum on Biological Threats
He states that no sector is immune to a major biological incident. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed a national security memorandum on Countering Biological Threats, Enhancing Preparedness,…
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White House Releases National Security Strategy
Russian invasion delays document outlining key policies. The White House released the administration’s long-delayed national security strategy. The administration had postponed publishing the 48-page document due to Russia’s…
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Administration Reassessing Relationship with Saudi Arabia
OPEC’s oil supply reduction plays heavily in discussions. Last week, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) announced that they will be reducing their petroleum output by…
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Defense Policy Expert Looks to Address Climate Change
Assessments include how heat waves and flooding affect defense efforts. The Department of Defense (DOD) published a piece this week covering the leadership goals of Iris A. Ferguson,…
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DHS Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Secretary Mayorkas highlights agencies and grants for cyber defense. The Department of Homeland Security kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month this week, highlighting the agencies, grants, and initiatives that…
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Bipartisan Senators Propose China Grand Strategy
Commission would address economic and military challenges from China. Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Tim Kaine of Virginia announced plans to create a 2-year commission to develop…
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Administration Funds Immigrant Defense Group
Grants have been given for legal assistance to stop the deportation of illegal immigrants. President Biden’s administration, through the Justice Department, has awarded $1.3 million in federal contracts…
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Secretary Austin Pledges Care for Service Member Families
Releases memo and memorandum outlining effort details. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin published a memo last week, along with a memorandum issued by the Department of Defense, outlining…
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