by Zoya Mirza | Feb 21, 2022 | Featured, National Security
Each week, The Spokesman-Review examines one question from the Naturalization Test immigrants must pass to become United States citizens. Today’s question: Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War? When World War II concluded, it brought about new...
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by Isabel Miller | Dec 7, 2021 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON – In a video call President Biden warned Russian President Putin that if Russia invades Ukraine the United States will impose economic sanctions and provide weapons to the Ukrainians. The over two hour call comes amidst raising tensions between...
by Catherine Buchaniec | Nov 17, 2021 | Environment, Featured, Politics
WASHINGTON — When it comes to power and positioning in the Arctic, the United States trails behind Russia, regional experts told lawmakers on Tuesday. “Our presence in the Arctic is late to the game,” said retired Coast Guard Admiral Paul Zukunft. “Russia has de...
by Zoya Mirza | Oct 6, 2021 | Politics
WASHINGTON – After much delay, nominees before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee appeared before lawmakers last week to discuss everything from global aviation security to support for overseas family planning funding that includes medical guidance about...
by Karli Goldenberg | Nov 10, 2020 | Featured, National Security, Topics
WASHINGTON — The Committee on the Judiciary held its fourth day of an oversight hearing on Crossfire Hurricane, the F.B.I. investigation into President Trump’s campaign and its ties to Russia on Nov. 10. “We’re looking at maybe the biggest scandal in the...
