Congress · 117th Congress
China-wary lawmakers look to boost U.S. investment in Caribbean
“It would appear that over the past 15 or so years, China’s economic influence in the Caribbean area has gone from $1 billion to $8 billion.”
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Congress · 117th Congress
House passes Israel Iron Dome funding with some Democratic defections
The House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would provide $1 billion in supplemental military assistance to Israel, but there were some notable Democrats in opposition.
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes major defense policy bill
Garamendi’s amendment would have also blocked funding for the W87-1 warhead, which is the warhead slotted to be deployed in the GBSD. The amendment was defeated on a 118-299 vote.
Policy · 117th Congress
Ethiopia violence stokes alarm in Washington about civil war
Some 1 million people in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray area are experiencing famine-like conditions, and an estimated 5.2 million of the region’s 6 million people need some form of humanitarian aid,
White House · 117th Congress
Biden announces vaccine donations, but India and South Africa renew calls for IP waivers
During that time, more than 1 million people around the world have died from COVID,” Oxfam America President and CEO Abby Maxman said in a statement.
Congress · 117th Congress
Theories of Afghan withdrawal failures emerge as Blinken defends chaotic exit
The Biden administration made a calculated risk that delaying the completion of a withdrawal from May 1 to Aug. 30 was necessary in order to ensure the drawdown of U.S. forces “in a safe and orderly
Policy · 117th Congress
House hearing on Afghanistan withdrawal descends into partisan mudslinging
The initial deadline for full withdrawal was May 1, but Biden extended it to Aug. 31. “We inherited a deadline. We did not inherit a plan,” Blinken said.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress seeks to compel infrastructure operators to report cyberattacks
At the Sept. 1 hearing led by Clarke, representatives of the American Gas Association, U.S.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden signs funding boost to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan
Repatriation Program from $1 million to $10 million this fiscal year and next, with the money in this case set aside for Americans evacuated from Afghanistan after the U.S. troop pullout, which was completed
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden defends decision to end war in Afghanistan
My predecessor had made a deal with the Taliban, and when I came into office, we faced a deadline May 1,” Biden said, referring to the agreement the Trump administration struck last year not with the Afghan
Campaigns · 117th Congress
RIP, rally ’round the flag
Corrected Sept. 1 | ANALYSIS — Less than 12 hours after Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, close to 150 members of Congress, Republicans and Democrats,
Congress · 117th Congress
Foreign aid for Afghanistan in flux after Taliban takeover
“We need Congress and the White House to be working with us right now on what happens Sept. 1 and forward,” said Rita Sharma, vice president of U.S. programs and policy advocacy at CARE, a major
Congress · 117th Congress
Taliban sanctions complicate dire Afghanistan humanitarian picture
“Can we please start the conversation about Sept. 1 — and beyond?”
Congress · 117th Congress
Experts: Lawmakers’ fixation on countering China risks overkill, isolation
Both Democrats and Republicans are united in viewing China as the United States’ No. 1 long-term strategic threat.
White House · 117th Congress
Defiant Biden defends Afghan withdrawal, says country’s military ‘refused to fight’
“This is the bitter fruit of 1) US unwillingness to acknowledge reality, 2) our unwillingness to tell the truth, and 3) corrupt AFG ldrs in gov & mil.”
Policy · 117th Congress
First evacuation flight for Afghan allies arrives in US
A Capitol security spending supplemental spending bill that was cleared for President Joe Biden on Thursday will authorize 8,000 additional visas and provide over $1 billion in funds for the relocation
Policy · 117th Congress
For US international students, pandemic uncertainty looms
The State Department has taken steps to ease the process, including exempting students whose programs begin Aug. 1 or later from existing travel restrictions and prioritizing student visa appointments
Video · 117th Congress
Biden warns Putin of ‘significant’ US cyber capabilities
“I did what I came to do: No. 1, identify areas of practical work our two countries can do to advance our mutual interest and also benefit the world,” Biden said.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden should be ready for Putin to talk about Jan. 6
A senior administration official outlined the expected schedule for Wednesday, saying Biden was set to arrive at the meeting venue after Putin, who is scheduled to show up at 1 p.m. local time.
Congress · 117th Congress
Iron Dome funds may hitch a ride on Capitol security supplemental
Adding money for the Iron Dome system could be a way to satisfy Republicans following an expected Israeli government request for up to $1 billion.