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Dec 29 2016
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Reactions to Kerry on Israel
After Secretary of State John Kerry's strongly worded defense for the Obama administrations failing to veto the United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Israel, United States lawmakers and World leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, respond.
New York Times (News) BBC News National Review (News)Jan 07 2020
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Justice Department Asks Judge to Send Flynn to Jail for Six Months
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn to jail for six months for lying to federal investigators. Flynn pleaded guilty to this charge about two years ago; Federal prosecutors further stated that Flynn's lying was an attempt to obstruct a federal investigation into his business partner.
USA TODAY Fox News Digital CNN (Online News)Jun 06 2018
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California and New Jersey Primary Election Results
The battle for control of Congress was front and center on Tuesday night, with House and Senate races taking shape in California and New Jersey. In addition, Republican John Cox has secured a spot on the ballot to face Democratic Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom in the California gubernatorial election in November.
The Hill Fox News Digital New York Times (News)Jan 27 2022
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Russia Signals Pessimism on Ukraine Tensions After NATO Offers No Major Concessions
The U.S. and NATO’s written responses to Russia’s security demands left “little ground for optimism,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.
Peskov added that “there always are prospects for continuing a dialogue,” and that Russian President Vladimir Putin would respond quickly. The written responses were delivered Wednesday and offered no concessions on Russia’s
Washington Post The Hill New York Post (News)Jan 13 2023
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Prime Minister of Japan Visits White House, Biden Reaffirms Alliance
President Joe Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday. The two leaders reaffirmed the alliance between the United States and Japan and discussed economic collaboration and security issues.
For Context: Kishida’s visit comes a few months after Japan announced a substantial investment in its defense spending— the largest military build up since
Reuters New York Times (News) Washington ExaminerDec 18 2019
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The House Debates Impeachment
The House of Representatives is debating impeachment before voting on two articles of impeachment that are expect to make Donald Trump the third president in American history to be impeached.
The votes mark the end of a there-month inquiry into allegations that President Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate a political rival while withholding U.S. security aid.
Washington Post The Hill Washington ExaminerMay 20 2023
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World Leaders Meet at 49th Annual G7 Summit in Japan
Several world leaders are meeting at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan this weekend to discuss global security, economic, and political matters.
For Context: The G7 consists of the U.S., U.K., Italy, Japan, France, Germany, and Canada. The annual summit began May 19 and concludes on May 21.
Political Infighting: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said “Canada is concerned”
Fox News Digital Financial Times PoliticoNov 23 2020
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Biden Expected to Nominate Antony Blinken as Secretary of State
Projected 2020 presidential election winner Joe Biden is expected to nominate Antony Blinken as Secretary of State, according to multiple sources.
Blinken, 58, served as Deputy Secretary of State and Deputy National Security Adviser during the Obama Administration. He is considered a moderate who is expected to receive a smooth Senate confirmation.
NPR (Online News) Politico Washington TimesMar 17 2023
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If ByteDance Refuses to Sell, Should Biden Ban TikTok in the US?
The Biden Administration is pressuring ByteDance, the Chinese owners of the popular app TikTok, to sell the company or potentially be banned in the United States. Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced the “Restrict Act,” which would “authorize the Secretary of Commerce to review and prohibit certain transactions between persons in the United States and foreign
Washington Post The Hill New York Post (Opinion)Sep 27 2022
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Iran Protests: Death Toll Rises Amid Government Crackdown
Protests in Iran continued into their second week following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.
“At least 76 protesters are confirmed to have been killed by security forces,” non-governmental organization Iran Human Rights said Monday. However, Iranian state media said only 41 had been killed, including security personnel. Hundreds have been arrested, including at
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