World Sep 24 AP report: U.S. to send military aid worth $375 million to Ukraine Officials expect an announcement on Wednesday, as global leaders meet at the U.N. General Assembly, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy uses his appearance there to shore up support and persuade the U.S. to allow his troops to use long-range weapons…
Politics Sep 24 House Republicans vote to advance Blinken contempt charges over Afghanistan withdrawal testimony Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a letter to Rep. Michael McCaul, said that he was “profoundly disappointed” in the chairman's decision to advance contempt proceedings and urged him to find a resolution in “good faith.”…
Politics Sep 24 WATCH: Biden says peace still possible in Mideast and Ukraine conflicts in farewell UN address “I’ve seen a remarkable sweep of history," President Joe Biden said. “I know many look at the world today and see difficulties and react with despair but I do not.”…
Politics Sep 13 Biden meets with UK leader Starmer as Ukraine pushes for easing weapon restrictions Ukraine wants to use some weapons to strike deeper into Russia, and there are signs the White House might shift its policy in response.
World Sep 12 WATCH: Blinken speaks to media with Poland’s foreign minister after Ukraine meeting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up a three-nation, Ukraine-focused European tour in Poland on Thursday after hearing repeated appeals from Ukrainian officials to use Western-supplied weaponry for long-range strikes inside Russia.
World Sep 11 WATCH: Blinken and top UK diplomat jointly pledge almost $1.5 billion in more Ukraine aid U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced more than $700 million in humanitarian aid, while British Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed that his country would provide another $782 million in assistance and loan guarantees.
World Sep 10 U.S. and Britain say Iran is sending Russia missiles to use against Ukraine The United States and Britain have formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine and will take measures to punish those involved.
Politics Sep 10 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. and UK accuse Iran of providing missiles to Russia for Ukraine fight “One has to assume that if Iran is providing Russia with these types of missiles, that it’s very likely it would not be a one-time deal, that this would be a source of capability that Russia would seek to tap…
Politics Sep 04 WATCH: Garland announces actions to combat Russia’s alleged election disinformation efforts The Biden administration accused Russia on Wednesday of a far-reaching effort to influence the U.S. presidential election, including by promoting disinformation and enlisting unwitting American influencers to spread propaganda on Russian state media.
Politics Sep 04 U.S. preparing to accuse Russia of election disinformation campaigns, sources say The announcement anticipated from Attorney General Merrick Garland, first reported by CNN, is expected to show the depth of U.S. concerns and signal legal actions against those suspected of being involved.