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Lawmakers Seek ‘Assurances’ Olympic Uniforms Not Linked to Forced Labor
The 2022 Beijing Olympics have been under close scrutiny, in large part because of the human rights abuses against ethnic minorities. The U.S. and a number of other countries have announced diplomatic boycotts of the games.
Russia Talks May Have Bought Time on Ukraine Invasion
It's unclear how Russia, which has massed over 100,000 troops on the border with Ukraine, will be able to climb down from its red lines and avert a devastating war.
U.S. Largely Settled on Russia Sanctions if It Invades Ukraine, Officials Say
The officials would not describe the actions ready to be taken, but other sources have said discussions with allies and partners in Europe and Asia included a range of trade restrictions under consideration.
Neo-Nazi Leader Sentenced to 7 Years for Plot to Intimidate Jews, Journalists
Two other people were also sentenced in the plot after they pleaded guilty and have since renounced their Neo-Nazi views, officials said.
US Creating New Unit to Tackle Domestic Terrorism Prosecutions
In September, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers that the bureau’s domestic terrorism caseload “has exploded,” and warned the prevention of terrorist attacks would be the FBI’s top priority “for the foreseeable future.”
Russia, US Spar Again Over Ukraine, Security Issues
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the first day of talks in Geneva were "open, comprehensive and direct," an assessment echoed by Washington. But Peskov said it was the result that ultimately matters.
Ukraine and U.S. Remain United to Deter Russian Aggression, Kyiv Says
U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Blinken assured Kuleba that no substantive discussions about Ukraine would take place without Ukraine.
First High-Value Guantánamo Detainee Cleared for Transfer
Duran is one of 39 detainees still being held at Guantánamo. The Biden administration has transferred one detainee thus far.
Congress Launches Bipartisan Abraham Accords Caucus
The House-Senate caucus will be a ‘cheerleading squad’ for the normalization agreements, co-chair Sen. James Lankford told JI
Putin Pushes His Red Lines in Kazakhstan and Ukraine
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that if diplomacy over Ukraine and NATO fails, Russia will opt for an unspecified "military-technical solution."