by Esther Frances | Nov 28, 2023 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON – The wars in the Middle East and Europe benefit U.S. adversaries, particularly Russia and China, foreign policy experts said. These conflicts put the United States in the difficult position of divvying up unprecedented amounts of military aid, including...
by Esther Frances | Nov 18, 2023 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON — As global companies continue to advance artificial intelligence capabilities, State Department officials told senators that the U.S. needs to continue to lead AI innovations so it can set international standards that reflect American values. ...
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by Esther Frances | Nov 14, 2023 | Environment, Featured
Abandoned coal mines threaten community safety and the environment, but despite bipartisan support, remediation efforts are often stalled by litigation and red tape, senators said at a hearing last Thursday. States must undergo prolonged vetting processes before they...
by Esther Frances | Nov 2, 2023 | Environment, Featured
WASHINGTON – Senators criticized the Environmental Protection Agency for its slow going approval process for wells that store carbon dioxide captured from power plants, industrial facilities and other sources. The Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on Nov....
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by Esther Frances | Oct 24, 2023 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON — At a time of congressional disarray, national security experts warned that U.S. interests abroad could suffer greatly without more investment in emerging markets. Gaps in economic opportunities and stability for developing countries increase the...
