Several nations have halted funding to UNRWA. The House Foreign Affairs Committee held the first of hearings this week to investigate the work of UNRWA and the participation…
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Federal Judge Orders Release of Domestic Terrorist Manipulated by FBI
The last of four men that were involved in 2009 attack plans. District Judge Colleen McMahon issued an order requiring the last of four men involved in a…
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Treasury Sanctions Russian Responsible for 2022 Medibank Hack
The U.S. coordinates sanctions against Alexander Ermakov with Australia and UK. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned Russian national Alexander Ermakov on Tuesday in coordination with similar sanctions…
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Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Apple Watch Imports
Prevents sales that include pulse ox technology in the U.S. during ongoing technology litigation versus Masimo. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that the…
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Supreme Court Hears Cases Challenging Federal Agencies’ Authority
The Chevron deference standard is under consideration. The Supreme Court heard arguments this past week on cases questioning the legitimacy of the Chevron deference, which allows government agencies…
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DHS Secretary Meets Virtually with Chinese Counterpart
Two countries reconnect to counter the spread of illegal drugs. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently held a virtual meeting with China’s Minister of Public Security Wang…
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Trump Wins Majority of Iowa Caucus Votes
The former president takes 98 of 99 counties. With a statewide vote of over 50 percent, former President Donald Trump handily won the approval of Iowa caucusgoers Monday…
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Iran Launches Attacks Near U.S. Embassy in Iraq
The president’s administration condemns the missile strikes in the Kurdistan region. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a ballistic missile attack late Monday near the U.S. Consulate in…
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Secretary Blinken Meets with Chinese Official
Elections in Taiwan could test U.S.-China relations. Taiwan will hold elections on Saturday for a new president and legislature. While China continues to claim Taiwan as part of…
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Senate Committee Launches Asthma Inhaler Price Investigation
Legislators note that inhalers sold in USA are significantly more expensive than in other countries. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee sent letters this week…
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