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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....
Senators assess how Black Sea grain shipments can continue during the war in Ukraine

Senators assess how Black Sea grain shipments can continue during the war in Ukraine

by Rachel Schlueter | Oct 26, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Bipartisan senators on a Foreign Relations subcommittee on Wednesday said they were concerned about the ability of grain shipments to be shipped from Ukraine to the rest of the world after Russia engaged in a naval blockade and dropped out of a grain...
Senate Foreign Relations Committee discusses ways to combat Chinese investment tactics and corruption abroad

Senate Foreign Relations Committee discusses ways to combat Chinese investment tactics and corruption abroad

by Julian Andreone | Oct 4, 2023 | Business, Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee met Wednesday to evaluate the potential reauthorization of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act.  The BUILD Act, introduced in 2018 by Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., and co-authored by...
Demonstrators show support for Ukraine following one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion

Demonstrators show support for Ukraine following one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion

by Caroline Neal | Feb 28, 2023 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON –– Holding signs highlighting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and urging the United States’ to provide more aid, hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday met at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the one year anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine.  Hosted by...
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