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Lawmakers Skeptical of Biden Effort to Resurrect Iran Nuclear Deal
The Biden administration’s efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal is facing growing skepticism in Congress from both…
U.S. Senate Unanimously Condemns Putin as War Criminal
Russia calls its actions a "special military operation" to demilitarise and "denazify" Ukraine.
Jake Sullivan: U.S. Will Defend “Every Inch of NATO Territory” As Russia Strikes Western Ukraine
Russia warned that arms shipments from NATO countries would be "legitimate targets" for Russian strikes.
Facebook, Instagram to Allow Calls for Violence Against Russians Temporarily
Facebook and other tech giants have cracked down on Russian state media over the spread of disinformation about the invasion after calls from global leaders, including sanctions from the European Union.
TSA Extending Mask Mandate for Another Month
The administration declared last week that wearing a mask indoors is no longer recommended in much of the U.S. as COVID-19 infection numbers have rapidly decreased
Treasury Secretary Predicts Whole Year Of ‘Very Uncomfortably High’ Inflation
Yellen noted that because both Russia and Ukraine are major wheat producers, the world has seen an impact on food prices amid the invasion, as well as a "very meaningful increase" in gas prices.
The 17 Lawmakers Who Voted Against the Russian Oil Ban
Although the U.S. has resisted calls for a no-fly zone, it has provided $1 billion to help Ukraine’s military over the past year — including Stinger anti-aircraft missile defense systems and Javelin anti-tank missiles.
China Hacked at Least Six State Governments in Last Year, Cyber Firm Says
The hacking group, APT41, is believed to have worked with China to hack the six state governments
Senate Passes Sweeping Overhaul of USPS
It will be the largest reform of the postal service in nearly two decades
U.S. Charges Two Siblings in $124 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud
The White House has been considering broad oversight over the cryptocurrency market, in part to address ransomware and other cyber crime.