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Senator Robert Menendez Indicted With Additional Conspiracy Charge
On Oct. 12, New Jersey Senator Robert “Bob” Menendez was indicted with a second charge of “Conspiracy for a public official to act as a foreign agent” of Egypt during his term as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
US Political Leaders Respond to the Ongoing Israel-Hamas War
On October 7, several hours after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War, President Biden spoke in the State Dining Room of the White House, pledging “rock solid and unwavering support” for Israel.
Biden Moves to Fund Amazon Restoration Alongside Brazil
President Joe Biden pledged on Thursday to devote $500 million towards the Amazon Fund.
Main Takeaways of Leaked US Intelligence Documents
Numerous classified U.S. military documents covering intelligence assessments of various foreign governments have been leaked online over the course of the past few months.
Biden Set to Visit Ireland
United States President Joseph Biden is set to visit Ireland April 11, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Fire at US-Mexico Border Fuels Tensions Over Border Migration Crisis
A massive fire erupted last week on the US-Mexico border that took the lives of 38 individuals and injured dozens of others.
World Reacts to Trump Indictment
On Thursday March 30, former President Donald J. Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan regarding hush-money funds given to adult film star Stormy Daniels while Trump campaigned for President in 2015 and 2016.
US Senate Votes to Repeal Iraq War Authorization
In a 66-30 vote, the United States Senate recently voted to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force for Iraq.
US State Department Blasts New West Bank Law, US-Israeli Relations Sour
In a rare critical statement, the Biden administration has strongly condemned a new Israeli law passed by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
Taiwanese President’s Arrival on US Soil Raises Concerns of Potential Chinese Backlash
President Tsai Ing-wen confirmed that she plans to make an unofficial visit to the United States while traveling to Central America.
United States and Russia Tussle Over Downed Drone
On March 12, an American MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed into the Black Sea after an apparent confrontation with Russian Air Force jets.
US Sends Weapons to Somalia to Combat Al-Qaeda-Linked Organization
The United States recently bestowed over 60 tons of weapons to Somalia this past Tuesday to be used in their continued war against al-Qaeda.
Biden Visits Ukraine As Tensions With Russia and China Rise
US President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, almost one year after Russia’s expanded invasion against the country was launched.
US WNBA Athlete Brittney Griner Finally Returns to US after Wrongful Imprisonment in Russia
After a 10-month ordeal incarcerated in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner finally returned safely to the US on Fri., Dec. 9 in a prisoner exchange with infamous international arms dealer Viktor Bout, otherwise known as the "merchant of death."
White House Responds To Chinese Lockdown Protests Amidst Slowing Supply Chains
On Monday, Nov. 28, the White House gave a measured response to the wide-scale protests of Chinese citizens over China’s freshly implemented “zero-Covid” policies and lockdowns following a recent surge in cases.
US-French Relations Heal After President Macron’s Second State Visit
To strengthen the alliance between US and France, Biden and Macron attended a meeting in the Oval Office and discussed the war in Ukraine.
Biden Speaks at COP27, Promises Action
On Nov. 11, President Biden spoke at the annual UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, known this year as COP27, about the US’ climate commitments and upcoming environmental goals.
US WNBA Athlete Brittney Griner Faces Harsh Conditions in Russian Penal Camp
US women's basketball star Brittney Griner was transferred to an undisclosed Russian penal colony earlier this week over drug charges, as revealed in a statement on Nov. 9 from her lawyers.
Russian Businessman Confesses Country’s Involvement in US Midterm Elections
Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, seemingly admitted to interfering in the US midterm elections.
Nuclear Tensions Rise Between North Korea and US Forces
On Oct. 6, North Korea fired an “unforeseeable” missile over Japan, and the US and South Korea matched responses.