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Biden meets with congressional leaders over national security funding and seeks path forward on Ukraine

Biden meets with congressional leaders over national security funding and seeks path forward on Ukraine

by Rafaela Jinich | Jan 18, 2024 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden convened key congressional leaders at the White House on Wednesday to catalyze support for the stalled $110 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other crucial U.S. allies. Minutes before the meeting, National Security...
Lawmakers hope to increase nuclear technology exports, compete with China and Russia

Lawmakers hope to increase nuclear technology exports, compete with China and Russia

by Lily Ogburn | Jan 18, 2024 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – Members of Congress discussed the need for new legislation and additional  financing and support for nuclear energy abroad on Wednesday in response to China and Russia’s exportation of nuclear reactors to foreign countries. According to a memorandum...
Lawmakers consider legislation to protect political dissenters abroad amid increased attacks on independent media, journalists worldwide

Lawmakers consider legislation to protect political dissenters abroad amid increased attacks on independent media, journalists worldwide

by Pavan Acharya | Dec 6, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — With violence and threats against journalists increasing worldwide, senators on Wednesday heard from pro-democracy advocates who called for increased U.S. government efforts to combat efforts by foreign nations to threaten or kill political dissenters....
Biden administration says it’s ‘complying by law’ in decision to allow border wall construction in Texas

Biden administration says it’s ‘complying by law’ in decision to allow border wall construction in Texas

by Pavan Acharya | Oct 5, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Biden administration is “complying by law” in its decision to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall to commence. The move — which was announced...
Congress ramps up sharp focus on China after balloon incident raises surveillance concerns

Congress ramps up sharp focus on China after balloon incident raises surveillance concerns

by Emiliana Betancourt and Jacob Wendler | Feb 9, 2023 | Featured, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill raised new warnings about China’s threats to the U.S. and condemned its brazen attempts at spying after the U.S. Air Force shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon, prompting new worries about the relationship between the two...
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