Defense Intelligence Agency takes “an offensive stance” on China’s possible interference in 2024 elections
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.
Defense Intelligence Agency takes “an offensive stance” on China’s possible interference in 2024 elections
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.
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The State Department raises alarms about China’s new diplomatic relations with Honduras
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.
The State Department raises alarms about China’s new diplomatic relations with Honduras
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.
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Senators shame Homeland Security chief for porous borders and the fentanyl crisis
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...
Senators shame Homeland Security chief for porous borders and the fentanyl crisis
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...
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Secretary of State Pushes for Biden’s Israel-Ukraine Proposal in Congress while Republicans Remain Skeptical
Secretary of State Antony Blinken advocates for Biden’s joint Israel-Ukraine proposal to the Senate Appropriations Committee while the House of Representatives moves to cut funding to Ukraine.
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U.S. foreign economic investment is vital to national security, experts say at Meridian Summit
Experts say greater U.S. investment in emerging markets around the world strengthen U.S. foreign policy.
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Senators debate future of U.S. policy in Niger after 2023 coup
Republicans and Democrats criticize the Biden administration’s delay in calling the military takeover in Niger a coup.
read moreSen. Van Hollen emphasizes need to address Gaza humanitarian crisis in nomination hearing this morning
Senators question Biden’s nominee to be Ambassador to Egypt about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and how she will facilitate U.S. policy.
The US Army Pacific’s commanding general supports joint military exercises with allies in the face of China’s “overly aggressive” behavior
The highest ranking general of the U.S. Army in the Pacific stressed the importance of joint exercises with allies in the region to keep deterring China after the Israel-Hamas war erupted.
As Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei proliferates in Mexico, national security experts worry about the security risk for the U.S.
With a growing Mexican foothold, experts worry the company may end up functioning as a “backdoor” for Chinese cyber-spies inside of one of America’s closest neighbors.
The global economy would suffer if Beijing invades Taiwan to shift attention from China’s economic slowdown
U.S. officials and economists on both sides of the Pacific cautioned recently that if China were to invade Taiwan, the consequences for the global economy would be disastrous.
Experts don’t expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons anytime soon
Experts told Senate Foreign Affairs subcommittee members on Wednesday that denuclearization goals on the Korean peninsula may be outdated.
Senators put rivalry with China in the spotlight in conversation about international aid Wednesday morning
Senators emphasized the strategic importance of making foreign investments in developing countries in hearing Wednesday.
Blinken comments on multilateralism abroad amidst turmoil at home
Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted a multilateral approach to the war in Ukraine just hours after a chaotic Congress booted its Speaker of the House.
Experts warn China will interfere in 2024 US elections
Experts warn in a Senate Committee hearing that China might influence the 2024 U.S. election.
No end in sight for decades-old laws authorizing U.S. military operations abroad.
What started as authorizations for U.S. forces to pursue the groups behind 9/11 has ballooned into a global war on terrorism. Over 20 years later, and despite one bill with the House that could repeal one major war authorization, there’s no firm end in sight.
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