Mar 12 Watch 10:17 Widespread gang violence in Haiti continues, bolstered by weapons trafficked from the U.S. By Marcia Biggs, Teresa Cebrián Aranda Months of raging gang violence came to a head today in Haiti. The prime minister, currently stranded in Puerto Rico, announced he would resign as soon as a transitional government is in place. Meanwhile, the widespread violence has recently been… Continue watching
Feb 06 Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is introducing an amendment Tuesday to strike language in the $118 billion national security supplemental allowing the administration to send future arms to Israel without first notifying Congress. Continue reading
Dec 06 U.S. announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress stalls on more funding By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The aid comes as Congress remains stalled on legislation that would provide new funding for Ukraine as well as money for Israel's war with Hamas and other security needs. Continue reading
Sep 30 Ukraine hosts global defense industry forum, seeking to ramp up weapons production By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine hosted an international defense industry conference as part of a government effort to ramp up weapons production within the country to repel Russia's full-scale invasion and reduce foreign dependence on arms deliveries. Continue reading
Aug 29 U.S. to send $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine By Tara Copp, Associated Press The weapons will be drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles, officials said Tuesday, and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear, among other items and spare parts. Continue reading
Jul 12 Russia’s Defense Ministry says Wagner Group mercenaries are surrendering their weapons to the military By Associated Press Wagner's disarming reflects efforts by authorities to defuse the threat the mercenary group posed and also appears to herald an end to its operations on the battlefield in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 20 Hunter Biden agrees to plea deal for income tax and illegal weapon charges By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The deal ends a long-running Justice Department investigation into Biden’s second son, who has acknowledged struggling with addiction following the 2015 death of his brother Beau Biden. Continue reading
May 19 Serbian protesters to hold third rally, demand senior officials resign after two mass shootings By Jovana Gec, Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of people are expected to rally in Serbia later on Friday for a third time in a month in protests following two mass shootings, even as government officials in the Balkan country rejected opposition criticism… Continue reading
May 11 Serbians hand over thousands of weapons after 2 mass shootings By Associated Press Serbian police say citizens have handed over nearly 6,000 unregistered weapons in the first three days of a month-long amnesty period that is part of an anti-gun crackdown following two mass shootings last week. Continue reading
Jan 13 Justice Department finalizes tighter regulations on gun stabilizing braces By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Justice Department is finalizing tighter regulations on guns with accessories known as stabilizing braces, a gun-control action touted by President Joe Biden after the devices were used in mass shootings. Continue reading