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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...
Experts: Russia Could Invade Ukraine Within ‘Next Few Weeks’

Experts: Russia Could Invade Ukraine Within ‘Next Few Weeks’

by Vanessa Kjeldsen | Jan 25, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – Russia could be ready to invade Ukraine within the next month, several experts agreed during a virtual panel hosted by the Atlantic Council. One scenario could see an invasion begin via a “very large” cyber attack, according to Lt. Col. Tyson K. Wetzel, a...
Communication, Economic Collaboration Key to U.S.-Latin American Relations

Communication, Economic Collaboration Key to U.S.-Latin American Relations

by Diego Ramos Bechara | Jan 20, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Opening communication with the leaders of the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Panama, confirming ambassadors to the Dominican Republic and Panama and reimagining the Caribbean Basin Initiative, can strengthen U.S. relations with the hemisphere and...
Defense Contractor Accused of ‘Ripping Off’ American Taxpayers, Taking Excess Profits

Defense Contractor Accused of ‘Ripping Off’ American Taxpayers, Taking Excess Profits

by Zachary Kessel | Jan 19, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – A defense contractor providing the U.S. military with spare parts has overcharged the Department of Defense by at least $20.8 million, Pentagon officials told lawmakers on Wednesday.  “Billions and billions of dollars have been ripped off from American...
White Supremacist organizations use military veterans to train new recruits, experts say

White Supremacist organizations use military veterans to train new recruits, experts say

by Linus Hoeller | Dec 9, 2021 | National Security

WASHINGTON – In the all-white world of the neofascist Patriot Front, a fast-growing far-right organization, a path to power leading military veterans are sought after as a force multiplier for their ability to young recruits to the organization, turning into a lethal...
Federal officials call for cybersecurity strategy to protect infrastructure

Federal officials call for cybersecurity strategy to protect infrastructure

by Yiming Fu | Dec 3, 2021 | National Security

WASHINGTON — In response to rising concerns of cyberattacks on the nation’s airports, pipelines and water systems, officials from federal transportation agencies discussed potential solutions Thursday to the House Transportation Committee, including mandatory...
Lawmakers seek out lessons from US involvement in Afghanistan

Lawmakers seek out lessons from US involvement in Afghanistan

by Zinya Salfiti | Nov 18, 2021 | National Security

Lawmakers blamed the eventual collapse of the U.S.-supported Afghan government on current and past administrations and pushed for quick action to help Americans and Afghans still there during a Wednesday Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing aimed at learning...
Preventing suicides in military and veteran communities

Preventing suicides in military and veteran communities

by Rayna Song | Nov 17, 2021 | National Security

WASHINGTON — When Marine Sgt. Christopher McDonald was injured, he was prescribed opioids but when he had mental health issues, he was not treated, said his friend, retired Staff Sgt. Johnny Jones, at a House oversight subcommittee hearing Wednesday. McDonald...
America and its foes remain in the way of a landmine-free future, new report shows

America and its foes remain in the way of a landmine-free future, new report shows

by Linus Hoeller | Nov 10, 2021 | National Security

WASHINGTON —Around 135,500 landmines were destroyed in 2020 but the U.S. and some if its main adversaries continue to stockpile the weapons, according to the Landmine Monitor report released Wednesday. The International Campaign to Ban Land Mines, which has been...
U.S. worries crypto currencies could weaken sanctions and dollar’s dominance

U.S. worries crypto currencies could weaken sanctions and dollar’s dominance

by Mary Yang | Oct 20, 2021 | National Security

WASHINGTON — Crypto currencies pose a threat to U.S. sanctions and the dollar’s dominant role in the global economy, the Treasury said this week, and the U.S. has to adopt more safeguards to protect national security. One of the biggest threats arising from new forms...
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