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Do Not Sabotage Iran Deal with New Conditions, West Tells Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken played down the issue during a visit to Estonia on Tuesday and said Russia and the United States still shared a desire to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
U.S. Rejects Poland’s Offer to Give it Russian-Made Fighter Jets For Ukraine
The idea of easing sanctions against Venezuela in order to potentially supplement losses from a ban on Russian oil was met with anger and criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
‘People’s Convoy’ Truck Protest Targets Washington, Slows Traffic
The convoy, more than 2 miles long, slowed traffic at points along the Beltway by late Sunday morning, but did not bring it to a standstill.
DHS Grants Temporary Immigration Status to All Ukrainians in The U.S.
Democrats are increasingly bullish about TPS designations, which have allowed hundreds of thousands of immigrants to work in the United States, albeit under a temporary status that does not allow an easy transition to permanent residence.
White House Knocks Down Talk of Banning Russian Oil Imports
Russia is the world’s largest oil exporter, exporting some 5 million barrels of crude per day. About 60 percent of exports are to Europe, with another 20 percent to China.
Senate Passes Cybersecurity Bill Amid Fears of Russian Cyberattacks
Last week, CISA officials urged federal agencies and the private sector to remain vigilant against Russian cyberattacks
Biden Threatens Russia with ‘Full Force’ of NATO if Putin Moves West
Biden doubled down on Tuesday saying he is taking "robust action to make sure the pain of our sanctions" is felt in Russia.
Some U.S. Governors Order State-Run Liquor Stores to Stop Selling Russian Vodka
Many Russian-styled vodkas sold in the United States, including Smirnoff and Stolichnaya, are actually made in other countries, including in the United States.
U.S. Justice Department to End Trump-Era Program Targeting Threats Posed by China
Critics have said the initiative, put in place during former President Donald Trump's administration, amounted to racial profiling and that it created a culture of fear that has chilled scientific research.
Biden Interviews Three Finalists for Supreme Court as Deadline Looms
The White House has said President Joe Biden plans to announce his nominee before the end of the month.