by Jacob Wendler | Mar 22, 2023 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON — Kora Delta was one of thousands of U.S. troops who helped evacuate more than 100,000 people from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021. The mission came as she was awaiting gender-affirming care, a few months after the Biden administration announced that...
by Jacob Wendler | Jan 25, 2023 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. will send 31 of its powerful M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, capping months of anticipation over whether the West would provide Ukraine with some of its strongest military equipment. “These tanks are...
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. ...
by Jorja Siemons | Jan 27, 2022 | Environment, Featured
WASHINGTON — The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) launched three task forces confronting the climate crisis Wednesday. “There isn’t one silver bullet to solve the current climate crisis, but through innovation and bold action we may yet be...
by Vanessa Kjeldsen | Jan 20, 2022 | Featured, Politics
WASHINGTON – National Guard leaders told House lawmakers this week they don’t have the resources to better investigate sexual assault cases. But lawmakers wanted more accountability. “No longer can the National Guard hide behind its unique status,” said Rep. Jackie...
