He is working to revitalize relations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling this week to Ethiopia and Niger with the goal of bolstering relations with countries in…
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Russian Jet Forces Down U.S. Drone
Official says such actions “could lead to miscalculation and unintended escalation.“ A U.S. Air Force drone was intercepted and forced down over the Black Sea by a Russian…
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Annual Intelligence Threat Assessment Released
Major threats include China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, international economies, and health and food security. Hearings are being held Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee and Thursday before…
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Senate Minority Leader Supports Increased Defense Spending
He responds to some members of Congress suggesting that cuts be made. Senator Mitch McConnell, the chamber’s minority leader, said that there ought to be increases in America’s…
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Secretary of State Meets Briefly with Russian Counterpart
Both were attending the G-20 summit in India. On the sidelines of the G-20 meeting, Secretary of State Antony Blinken had the opportunity for a brief face-to-face meeting…
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Treasury Sanctions Russian Metals and Mining
Similar regulations are imposed by other G7 members. The Department of the Treasury announced a new determination last week that sanctions and blocks the import of Russian metals…
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U.S. says Russians Have Committed Crimes Against Humanity
Secretary of state and ambassador for global criminal justice speak about the actions of Russian forces. Ambassador-at-large for Global Criminal Justice Beth Van Schaack spoke last week about…
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Justice and Commerce Announce Technology Strike Force
Investigative teams will be set up in 12 metropolitan areas. The Departments of Justice and Commerce recently announced the launch of the Disruptive Technology Strike Force, an interagency…
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Russian President Suspends Nuclear Agreement with U.S.
Nuclear inspections had already been suspended. Russian President Vladimir Putin told his people that he is suspending all Russian participation in New START, the only remaining nuclear arms…
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President Makes Surprise Trip to Ukraine
He affirmed the U.S. commitment to Ukraine. On his way to Warsaw, Poland, President Biden made an unannounced stop in Kyiv, Ukraine, where he met with President Zelensky…
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