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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. ...
Defense Intelligence Agency takes “an offensive stance” on China’s possible interference in 2024 elections

Defense Intelligence Agency takes “an offensive stance” on China’s possible interference in 2024 elections

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...
The State Department raises alarms about China’s new diplomatic relations with Honduras

The State Department raises alarms about China’s new diplomatic relations with Honduras

by Andrew Zi-Qi Fang | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — After Honduras established a diplomatic relationship with China, the United States warned Honduras not to let its new Chinese partners near the Soto Cano Air Base, where up to 1500 American troops operate, according to a senior State Department official....
Senators shame Homeland Security chief for porous borders and the fentanyl crisis

Senators shame Homeland Security chief for porous borders and the fentanyl crisis

by Anastasia Mason | Nov 1, 2023 | National Security

  WASHINGTON– Senators criticized top Biden officials for loose borders and increasing global violence in a combative hearing Tuesday of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.   Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, was among several senators who...
Secretary of State Pushes for Biden’s Israel-Ukraine Proposal in Congress while Republicans Remain Skeptical

Secretary of State Pushes for Biden’s Israel-Ukraine Proposal in Congress while Republicans Remain Skeptical

by Phillip Powell | Oct 31, 2023 | Featured, National Security, Politics

WASHINGTON– Secretary of State Antony Blinken asked for Senate support for Biden’s joint Israel and Ukraine aid package in a hearing Tuesday morning, despite clear opposition in the House to the president’s plan. “It’s very important to understand the elements of this...
U.S. foreign economic investment is vital to national security, experts say at Meridian Summit

U.S. foreign economic investment is vital to national security, experts say at Meridian Summit

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...
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