Bipartisan senators visit Ukraine to assess how the United States aid is being used. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, and Senator Sheldon…
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USAID Granting Millions to China COVID Research
Nine Senators call for halt to funding Chinese-connected group. Nine members of the U.S. Senate are calling for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to suspend giving…
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U.S. Sending Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
Secretary Blinken says aid in response to earthquake last week. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday that the United States will provide nearly $55 million to Afghanistan…
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Defense Department Releases Ukrainian Assistance Fact Sheet
Lists all past and current defense contributions to Ukraine. In the wake of announcing another $1 billion in assistance for Ukraine’s defense efforts, the Department of Defense released…
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President Asks Congress for $33 Billion in Ukraine Aid
Funds needed to support Ukraine “fight for freedom.” President Joe Biden announced Thursday that his administration is asking Congress for $33 billion in humanitarian and military aid to…
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U.S. and Ukraine Presidents Discuss Additional Support Efforts
Modern U.S. weapons will be provided with $800 million. President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelennskyy over the phone this week about additional support the United…
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President Biden Tells Ukraine President More Aid on its Way
The two heads of state had a 55-minute phone call on Wednesday. The U.S. will dispatch another $500 million in direct aid to Ukraine, the White House stated,…
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USAID Requests Vaccine Funding from Congress
Agency anticipates cutbacks to distribution. U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has requested additional funding from Congress for vaccine distribution. Administrator Samantha Power voiced her concerns last week…
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U.S. Grant for Nepal Infrastructure Sparks Protests
Tear gas and other crowd control tactics were employed. Hundreds of protesters have been demonstrating in Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu last weekend, showing the public objection to the…
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U.S. Sends Supplies to Beirut
Food, water and medical supplies fill three cargo planes. Two days after a massive explosion in Beirut’s port left at least 157 dead, some 5,000 injured, and over…
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