Hill worries mount about delays in arming Ukraine - Roll Call Amid requests for further aid, lawmakers are increasingly alarmed by the slow pace in arming Ukraine with the money appropriated so far. Roll Call · Sep 22, 2023
A 'shocking' 911 call and other key takeaways from NPR's ICE detention investigation NPR obtained secret government inspection reports, which described "negligent," "barbaric" and "filthy" conditions inside immigration detention facilities. Here's what to know. WEKU · Aug 24, 2023
Iraq WMD failures shadow US intelligence 20 years later Two decades ago, U.S. spy agencies wrongly believed Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
How the US reacted to Biden’s visit to Ukraine Far-right US lawmakers criticise the president’s trip to Kyiv, arguing that Biden should prioritise domestic issues. Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023
Who is State of the Union guest Brandon Tsay, hero of the Monterey Park shooting? Monterey Park hero one of several high-profile invitees to president’s speech The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
From Bono to Tyre Nichols’ parents: Who is attending this year’s State of the Union address? Joe Biden’s speech promises to fire starting pistol on 2024 presidential race The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
State of the Union guests to highlight divisiveness on foreign, domestic issues - Roll Call Republicans may look to highlight Biden's foibles on foreign policy with their SOTU guests, while Democrats look to domestic issues. Roll Call · Feb 6, 2023
Commentary: Skeletons in your closet? No problem, you can be a GOP candidate On Jan. 16, Albuquerque police arrested Solomon Peña, a failed 2022 Republican candidate for the New Mexico state Legislature, for allegedly orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic elected officials. Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2023
Capitol riot captured: The stories behind the most striking images of Jan 6 A horned ‘shaman,’ a brave Capitol Police officer, and a fleeing Mitt Romney were among the most indelible images of the attempted coup, writes Nathan Place The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats Jeffries will replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the top elected Democratic leader. He represents a generational shift and faces challenges in a GOP House in January. WEKU · Nov 30, 2022
Congress braces for new members who were at Capitol on Jan. 6 Three people who were on Capitol grounds on Jan. 6 stand a serious chance of being elected. Axios · Oct 17, 2022
One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China A year has passed since President Joe Biden ended the war in Afghanistan The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Biological weapons could target DNA, food supply, two U.S. lawmakers say “There are now weapons under development, and developed, that are designed to target specific people." Axios · Jul 24, 2022
Corruption concerns involving Ukraine are revived as the war with Russia drags on Since the start of the war with Russia, the Biden administration has mostly ignored Ukraine's corruption history. Questions resurfaced about its suitability as a recipient of massive infusions of aid. WEKU · Jul 20, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 Ukraine graft concerns resurface as Russia war goes on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of senior officials is casting an inconvenient light on an issue that the Biden administration has largely ignored since the outbreak of war with Russia
Reuters · May 26, 2022 Exclusive-U.S. and Ukraine discuss danger of escalation as new arms extend Kyiv's reach As the United States and its allies provide Ukraine with increasingly sophisticated arms, Washington has held discussions with Kyiv about the danger of escalation if it strikes deep inside Russia, U.S. and diplomatic officials tell Reuters.
Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022 After Kyiv trip, Rep. Crow details Ukraine’s battlefield needs WASHINGTON — As the war in Ukraine shifts away from the capital, Kyiv, and toward the country’s south and east, the U.S. should provide weapons better suited for the coming battle, Colorado Democrat Jason Crow told reporters Wednesday.
Los Angeles Times · May 2, 2022 Pelosi reaffirms US military, economic and humanitarian support for Ukraine LVIV, Ukraine — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reaffirmed U.S. military, economic and humanitarian support for Ukraine on Sunday, a day after she and a delegation of Democratic lawmakers met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the capital as intense fighting raged in the country’s eastern region.