Biden Administration Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia One Year After Ukraine Invasion
The Biden Administration announced a new package of sweeping sanctions against Russia on the one-year anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine.[0] The sanctions, coordinated with G7 countries, will target over 200 individuals and entities, including a dozen Russian financial institutions, those helping Russia evade existing sanctions, and third-party actors in Europe, Asia, and the Middle […]
Continue reading Ukraine’s War for Survival: Western Support Needed for a Decisive Victory
The war in Ukraine has been raging for a year now, and the human cost of the conflict has been staggering.[0] Estimates put the number of Russian soldiers killed or wounded in the war at around 200,000, while Ukrainian forces have seen some 100,000 killed or wounded in action, with 30,000 civilian deaths.[1] Ukrainians have […]
Continue reading Providing Ukraine with the Necessary Support for a Resolution to Conflict
The war in Ukraine has been raging for over a year now, and it appears that the only path to a resolution is a Ukrainian victory. To this end, the West must provide Ukraine with the necessary military, financial, and humanitarian aid to help them secure their objectives. The United States has already provided Ukraine […]
Continue reading Florida Senator Proposes Bill to Protect Animals & Prevent Distracted Driving
Florida Sen. Lauren Book (D-Broward) has proposed a new bill intended to protect animals by making it illegal to let a dog be in a driver’s lap or stick their head out of a window in the car while driving. If passed, the bill would make it a violation to allow a dog “to extend […]
Continue reading Biden Nominates Ajay Banga to Lead World Bank
President Joe Biden has announced his nomination of Ajay Banga, the former president and CEO of Mastercard, to lead the World Bank.[0] The nomination comes just over a week after current World Bank President David Malpass announced his resignation, citing his comments about climate change.[1] Biden praised Banga’s qualifications, saying he is “uniquely equipped to […]
Continue reading Sec. Raimondo Outlines Plans for US Semiconductor Manufacturing, CHIPS Act Allocation
Making semiconductors in the United States is a critical part of national security, according to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, who spoke to reporters Wednesday ahead of her remarks at Georgetown University on Thursday about the importance of semiconductors.[0] The law, the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act, passed last year, directs tens of billions […]
Continue reading US Quadruples Military Presence in Taiwan, Showcases New Military Training Reforms
In an effort to bolster the island’s military forces against a rising threat from China, the U.S. is increasing its military presence in Taiwan. A Wall Street Journal report revealed that the U.S. plans to quadruple its military personnel in Taiwan, from 30 to between 100 and 200 troops. This marks the largest military deployment […]
Continue reading Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Biden Student Debt Relief Plan
The Supreme Court will soon be focusing on President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel a maximum of $20,000 in federal student debt for roughly 40 million individuals who are eligible for it.[0] On Tuesday, February 28th, the Supreme Court will evaluate two critical lawsuits that have prevented student debt relief from being implemented.[1] In November, […]
Continue reading U.S. Officials Visit East Palestine After Train Derailment
On Thursday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited East Palestine, Ohio, to meet with residents and investigators.[0] This was his first visit to the village since the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train on February 3rd. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report on the derailment on the same day, indicating […]
Continue reading Garret Miller Sentenced to 38 Months in Prison for Assaulting Police and Threatening Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
Garret Miller, 36, of Richardson, Texas, was sentenced Wednesday in the District of Columbia to 38 months in prison for assaulting police officers during the US Capitol riot and threatening Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter shortly after the attack.[0] Miller pleaded guilty to 11 counts, including “assaulting, resisting or impeding” officers during the riot, “interstate […]
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