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. ...
by Phillip Powell | Nov 15, 2023 | Environment, Featured
WASHINGTON–Senators expressed bipartisan support Thursday for developing wildlife crossings to encourage migration and conserve wildlife populations. This came after the release of the fifth National Climate Assessment detailing the negative impacts of climate change...
by Andrew Zi-Qi Fang | Nov 14, 2023 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON — Before President Joe Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency said the agency needed “an offensive stance” in assessing any interference from China in the 2024 elections. “We’re thinking...
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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 Kelly Adkins | Nov 9, 2023 | Business & Tech, Featured
WASHINGTON — Artificial intelligence (AI) experts on Wednesday urged Congress to jump into the intimidating world of regulating AI and avoid some of the pitfalls of the past, when the government failed to rein in transformative technology. On the morning of November...
