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Both House progressives and conservatives criticize Biden’s national security proposal as Senate negotiations drag on

Both House progressives and conservatives criticize Biden’s national security proposal as Senate negotiations drag on

by Phillip Powell | Jan 12, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON– While the Senate negotiates President Biden’s supplemental national security package, Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives on Thursday drew red lines that could make the package harder to pass. Progressives are increasingly...
Former envoy to U.S., Bi-khim Hsiao, may become Taiwan’s next VP

Former envoy to U.S., Bi-khim Hsiao, may become Taiwan’s next VP

by Andrew Zi-Qi Fang | Dec 7, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — After recently leaving her post as envoy to the United States, Bi-khim Hsiao appears headed to become Taiwan’s next vice president, according to public opinion polls. Over the last three years, the female diplomat with an American mother...
Expensive advanced reactors deter utility companies from pursuing nuclear projects

Expensive advanced reactors deter utility companies from pursuing nuclear projects

by Esther Frances | Dec 5, 2023 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON– Despite bipartisan congressional support for small scale nuclear reactors, United States nuclear projects have failed to get off the ground.  High costs and risks of building these reactors prevented utility companies from completing scheduled projects,...
Families of Hamas hostages urge members of Congress to get all hostages released

Families of Hamas hostages urge members of Congress to get all hostages released

by Juliann Ventura | Nov 30, 2023 | Featured, Foreign Affairs, Topics

WASHINGTON – Members of Congress put aside their partisanship on Wednesday to meet with families of hostages held by Hamas, who called on them to continue their urgency in getting more hostages released. Hamas and Israel had released more than 250 hostages and...
Russia and China benefit from U.S. aid to countries at war, experts said

Russia and China benefit from U.S. aid to countries at war, experts said

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...
U.S. must lead AI innovation and set global standards, State Department says

U.S. must lead AI innovation and set global standards, State Department says

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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