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Congressional panel told harsher sanctions against Iran needed

Congressional panel told harsher sanctions against Iran needed

by Pavan Acharya | Oct 26, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Policy advisers and fellows from non-government organizations pressed members of Congress on Wednesday to impose and enforce harsh sanctions on Iran after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month. The State Department says Iran has...
Biden administration rolls out more sanctions against Russia as Senate panel examines ways to aid Ukraine

Biden administration rolls out more sanctions against Russia as Senate panel examines ways to aid Ukraine

by Emiliana Betancourt | Jan 26, 2023 | Featured, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON –  The State Department strategically announced Thursday it was imposing sanctions on more than 40 groups linked to Russia’s mercenary outfit Wagner Group as senators demanded action in a separate meeting.  Victoria Nuland, undersecretary of state for...
White House Says All Options on Table as Omicron Arrives in U.S.

White House Says All Options on Table as Omicron Arrives in U.S.

by Linus Hoeller and Dan Hu | Dec 2, 2021 | Politics

WASHINGTON – Shortly after a second case of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 was reported in the United States, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday that the administration is reviewing all possible options to keep Americans safe. “Nothing is off the...
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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