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Residences, embassies show support for Ukraine

Residences, embassies show support for Ukraine

by Maia Pandey and Charlotte Vames | Mar 17, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Embassies, businesses and private residents across the District have hung up flags, balloons and signs in support of Ukraine. Some countries are taking a stance on the war by hanging up the Ukrainian flag alongside their own: European Union members...
Family Reunion: Ukrainian Americans Seek Ways To Help Loved Ones Abroad

Family Reunion: Ukrainian Americans Seek Ways To Help Loved Ones Abroad

by Diego Ramos Bechara | Mar 17, 2022 | Featured, Immigration, National Security

It was about 5 a.m. on a Thursday when the blaring sound of a ringing phone shook Iryna Verona awake.  One glance at the screen and she knew she had to prepare herself for the worst. She lifted herself from the bed, and sat on the edge, her feet touching the cold...
State Department: We’re fighting spread of propaganda, disinformation from Russia

State Department: We’re fighting spread of propaganda, disinformation from Russia

by Diego Ramos Bechara | Mar 15, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — The State Department is conducting “extensive media outreach” to fight the spread of propaganda and disinformation coming from Russia, officials told lawmakers Tuesday. “That includes two Russian language media, like Medusa, as...
Supreme Court rules government can withhold information about alleged CIA black site

Supreme Court rules government can withhold information about alleged CIA black site

by Maia Pandey | Mar 3, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — In a series of divided opinions, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that the United States does not have to turn over information about the existence of an alleged Central Intelligence Agency black site under its state secrets privilege. Justice Stephen...
Lawmakers debate energy independence, sanctions as Ukraine invasion continues

Lawmakers debate energy independence, sanctions as Ukraine invasion continues

by Vanessa Kjeldsen | Mar 2, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON, March 1 (UPI) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amplifies Sino-Russian threats to world order, experts and lawmakers agreed during a hearing Tuesday. “China is watching how the democratic nations of the world respond to Russia,” said...
Thousands Gather To Commemorate Ukrainian Lives Lost, Protest Against Russian Aggression

Thousands Gather To Commemorate Ukrainian Lives Lost, Protest Against Russian Aggression

by Diego Ramos Bechara and Jorja Siemons | Feb 24, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – Just before Russian president Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, thousands protested in support of the country’s territorial integrity at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday.  The event began with a commemoration service to honor the 14,000 who have died since...
Biden: “no plans” to talk to Vladimir Putin as invasion underway

Biden: “no plans” to talk to Vladimir Putin as invasion underway

by Vanessa Kjeldsen | Feb 24, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – President Biden on Thursday announced stepped up sanctions against Russian banks and elites as the full-scale invasion of Ukraine intensified. “Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war, and now he and his country will bear the consequences,” the...
Experts: COVID-19 showed U.S. unprepared for biological threats

Experts: COVID-19 showed U.S. unprepared for biological threats

by Jorja Siemons | Feb 17, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the government’s failure to adequately prepare for biological threats, experts told senators Thursday at a hearing on improving U.S. biosecurity preparedness. “Biodefense is too fragmented and...
Experts Suggest ‘Strict’ Offensive Policies Needed to Deter Future Russian Aggression

Experts Suggest ‘Strict’ Offensive Policies Needed to Deter Future Russian Aggression

by Diego Ramos Bechara | Feb 16, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Reverting to offensive policies — like direct economic sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s “cronies,” supporting investigative journalism and civil society actors — were some of the ways in which experts suggested lawmakers deter future Russian aggression in...
Biden Addresses American Fears of a Russian Invasion’s Impact on Gas Prices

Biden Addresses American Fears of a Russian Invasion’s Impact on Gas Prices

by Diego Ramos Bechara | Feb 15, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — As a potential Russian invasion remains imminent, President Biden spoke bluntly about ways his administration plans to mitigate possible economic and political fallout on Americans.  “We are taking active steps to alleviate the pressure on our own...
VIDEO: Lawmakers Hesitant To Release Billions In Aid For Afghanistan Amid Taliban Control

VIDEO: Lawmakers Hesitant To Release Billions In Aid For Afghanistan Amid Taliban Control

by Diego Ramos Bechara | Feb 11, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Some lawmakers expressed concern on Wednesday about releasing billions of dollars in held Afghan assets to combat the country’s humanitarian crisis amid fears the Taliban would seize the funds as they continue to expand control in the region. ...
Experts: U.S. and allies deterring greater Russian aggression against Ukraine

Experts: U.S. and allies deterring greater Russian aggression against Ukraine

by Charlotte Varnes | Feb 3, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON –– Ukraine remains under imminent threat of invasion from Russia, but preemptive action by the U.S. and its European allies has deterred greater aggression so far, foreign policy experts told lawmakers on Wednesday. “Although there are still significant...
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