Jan 18 WATCH: Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded through early March By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The temporary measure will run to March 1 for some federal agencies whose approved funds are set to run out Friday and extend the remainder of government operations to March 8. Continue reading
Jan 18 NATO to start biggest wargames in decades next week, involving around 90,000 personnel By Associated Press "Steadfast Defender 24" is aimed at showing Russia that the alliance is determined to defend all of its territory. The exercises come as Russia's war on Ukraine bogs down. Continue reading
Jan 18 Blinken’s latest diplomatic trip will take him to Africa as crises continue to vex U.S. foreign policy By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The State Department says Blinken will go to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Angola starting Sunday for talks focused on regional security, conflict prevention, democracy promotion and trade. Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 6:51 Former NATO chief on what’s at stake as U.S. debates military aid for Ukraine By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Morgan Till, Alexa Gold Critical U.S. aid to Ukraine is still being held up in ongoing negotiations between Congress and the White House over funding for border security. Amna Nawaz spoke with former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen about what this means as… Continue watching
Jan 17 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin recuperating at home, plans some work remotely, Pentagon says By News Desk and Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is recuperating at home after being released from the hospital and does not plan any travel in the future, Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder said on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 17 Ukraine needs money to keep its economy running. Will international aid come? By David McHugh, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine has won praise for stabilizing its economy under dire circumstances. Donor aid bolstered government's finances and helped push inflation down for ordinary people, even as Russia's invasion chopped off a third of the economy. Continue reading
Jan 17 Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and U.S. border deal By Lisa Mascaro, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden is convening top congressional leaders at the White House to press for the $110 billion package, which includes a potential landmark immigration deal that would unlock the stalled aid to Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies. Continue reading
Jan 17 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden meets with congressional leaders on Ukraine aid and U.S. border deal By Associated Press Biden convened top congressional leaders at the White House to underscore Ukraine's security needs, a meeting that comes at a pivotal time as senators narrow on a landmark immigration deal that could unlock $110 billion in stalled aid to Ukraine,… Continue reading
Jan 16 Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump By Sylvie Corbet, John Leicester, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as well as bombs to Ukraine and suggested that he'd find ways to work with Donald Trump in the event that he wins another presidency. Continue reading
Jan 16 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden negotiates Ukraine aid By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders and other lawmakers to the White House on Wednesday as members have struggled to reach agreement on U.S. aid for the Ukraine war. Continue reading