He bundles Israel, Taiwan, and the border into Ukraine request. President Joe Biden gave a televised speech from the Oval Office Thursday evening in which he appealed to…
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White House Asks for Large Weapons Package for Israel, Ukraine
National security advisor says administration will ask for well over $2 billion. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that President Joe Biden will urge…
Read MorePanel Recommends Preparedness for Wars With China, Russia
Congressionally appointed commission assesses long-term nuclear threats. The Strategic Posture Commission has released its year-long threat assessment report, formally recommending that the United States prepare its nuclear weapons…
Read MoreState Department Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials
Mirrored response to Russia’s expulsion of two U.S. diplomats. The U.S. Department of State has expelled two Russian embassy officials from the United States, responding in kind to…
Read MorePentagon Urges Congress to Approve Aid for Ukraine
Ukraine security assistance fund empty after temporary spending approval. The Pentagon urged Congress to renew funding for Ukraine this week, saying that they cannot support the country’s defense…
Read MorePresident Calls for More Funding for Ukraine
The continuing resolution from Congress did not include additional aid. President Joe Biden gave a briefing after Congress passed a stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.…
Read MoreU.S. Sanctions Iranian Drone Suppliers
Sanctions include individuals in Hong Kong, Turkey, UAE, and Iran. The Treasury Department imposed sanctions this week on those accused of supplying drones to Russia for use in…
Read MoreDefense Secretary Visiting Africa
Several nations on that continent are experiencing political upheaval. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is visiting Kenya, Djibouti, and Angola this week. Defense Press Secretary Brigadier General Patrick Ryder…
Read MoreAbrams Tanks Arrive in Ukraine
President Biden and Secretary of Defense Austin pledged that more will be delivered. Ukrainian President Zelensky said on Monday that the first American-made Abrams tanks have been delivered.…
Read MoreU.S. Ambassador Meets with American Imprisoned in Russia
State Department says U.S. Marine veteran was wrongly convicted of espionage. U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy traveled to Mordovia this month, where she was in contact with…
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