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The Biden administration in recent days quietly authorized the transfer of billions of dollars in bombs and fighter jets to Israel despite Washington’s concerns about an anticipated military offensive in southern Gaza that could threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians. The new arms packages include more than 1 . . .
The Biden administration won a major legal victory Friday in its effort to reduce illegal immigration at the southern border, when a federal judge in Texas ruled the government may continue a program that accepts 360,000 migrants a year from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti. U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton, who . . .
Washington CNN — A powerful House committee advanced a bill on Thursday that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok on all electronic devices, renewing lawmakers’ challenge to one of the world’s most popular social media apps and highlighting unresolved fears that TikTok may pose a Chinese government spying risk.
Short-term spending bill averts shutdown of agencies that would have kicked in on Saturday. The United States Congress has approved a short-term spending package to avoid a government shutdown, the fourth such stopgap measure in several months. The bill, which passed the Senate in a bipartisan 77-13 vote, provides funding for some federal government agencies […]
The US has said its military response could be multitiered and take place over several days. The United States has reportedly approved a plan to attack Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three soldiers five days ago. US broadcaster CBS News reported on Thursday that the White House has […]
The Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighters jets to Turkey following the Turkish government’s ratification this week of Sweden’s membership in NATO By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer January 26, 2024, 8:44 PM ET • 3 min read WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to […]
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Georgia legislature had complied with orders to draw voting maps that allowed Black voters an equal opportunity to elect representatives of their choice, signing off on new districts created earlier this month. The Republican-led legislature had drawn new state and congressional maps during a December special session, […]
2m ago / 6:53 AM EST Israel continues hitting refugee camps in north and central Gaza Israel continued its incursions into Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza’s north, and Nuseirat and Bureij in the center of the enclave, the Palestinian Ministry of Information has said. Residents of Nuseirat reported injuries following airstrikes, while the “intense bombardment” […]
The US State Department has approved a possible $1.95-billion sale of Black Hawk helicopters to Greece. The sale lists 35 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters as an acquisition priority for Athens to replace its current helicopter fleet with more reliable capabilities. Common missile warning, radar, and wireless intercom systems could also be purchased through the […]
The US State Department has approved a potential sale of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to Greece. Greece has requested the purchase of 35 Black Hawks, with engines, defensive aids, self-defence weapons and other associated equipment in a deal worth up to US$2 billion, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 15 December.