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Border funding fight threatens budget deadline, shutdown days away
Congressional leaders and the White House are currently engaged in negotiations to finalize a deal aiming to keep much of the government open beyond the deadline on Friday, March 22. Sources familiar with the talks told CNN that failure to reach an agreement could result in a shutdown for major agencies. One of the primary… -
China claims US is threatening global security amid ‘spy satellites’ report
China is accusing the United States of threatening global security over a reported development of spy satellites. The criticism from Beijing comes days after Reuters reported that Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, is building surveillance satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). According to Reuters, the classified contract is worth $1.8 billion. The People’s Liberation… -
Paris wants a green Olympics, so there’s no air conditioning in athletes’ rooms
Paris 2024 has been billed as the “greenest ever” Olympic Games, and Mayor Anne Hidalgo hopes it lives up to that reputation. On Thursday, March 14, Reuters reported that Hidalgo is urging nations to resist the temptation to install air conditioning units at the athletes’ village. Instead, Hidalgo advised nations planning to install air conditioning… -
Boeing whistleblower’s death sparks cover-up allegations
The death of a Boeing whistleblower has investigators probing for answers. On March 9, John Barnett’s body was found in a hotel parking lot in Charleston, South Carolina, reportedly with a gunshot wound. Despite the coroner’s ruling of a “self-inflicted” gunshot, a close friend, identified only as “Jennifer” by ABC News 4, casts doubt on… -
Report: Trump approved secret CIA mission using social media against China
According to an exclusive Reuters report, during his presidency, former President Donald Trump authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a covert operation on Chinese social media. The operation aimed to sow discontent among the Chinese public against its government, as per former U.S. officials familiar with the classified mission. Three former officials interviewed by… -
‘Netanyahu has lost his way’: Schumer calls for new elections in Israel
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has called for new elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Schumer also expressed support for a temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas but opposed a permanent one, arguing it would allow Hamas to regroup. On Thursday, March 14, Schumer — the highest-ranking Jewish official in the… -
The future of unmanned combat air vehicles, XQ-67A unveiled
The XQ-67A is an autonomous jet built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the Air Force Research Laboratory. It completed its maiden test flight on Feb. 28 at the General Atomics Gray Butte Flight Operations near Palmdale, California, according to the U.S. Air Force. “Really, it’s the next phase of these uncrewed air vehicles that… -
Judge drops multiple charges against Trump in GA election interference case
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee dismissed six counts in the Georgia case on election interference involving former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants, including three against Trump himself. McAfee said that the state failed to provide enough detail for six counts of “solicitation of violation of oath by public officer.” The Associated Press… -
Pentagon announces $300 million in military aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration announced a new military aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday, March 12, according to CNN. The $300 million package follows months of warning about depleted funds, with officials crediting savings from weapons contracts for the availability of the new funding. Politico reported that the package comprises of critical artillery ammunition, anti-aircraft missiles,… -
RNC fires dozens of staffers amid leadership change
The Republican National Committee’s new leadership has initiated staff cuts, firing dozens of employees on Monday, March 11, according to Axios. This comes shortly after allies of former President Donald Trump took key roles in the committee, including Michael Whatley as chair and Lara Trump as co-chair. Whatley’s chief operating officer, Sean Cairncross, mentioned in… -
Stratolaunch announces first successful hypersonic vehicle flight
On Saturday, March 9, Stratolaunch achieved a major milestone by successfully launching the Talon-A (TA-1) hypersonic vehicle for its first powered flight. In a statement, Stratolaunch announced that it released the hypersonic vehicle from the ROC, the world’s largest airplane with a wingspan of 385 feet and a payload of 500,000 pounds. The test flight… -
Russia munitions outmatch Ukraine and allies as funding remains stalled
Russia is gearing up for another offensive against Ukraine later this year, according to CNN. Moscow has one clear advantage against Ukraine, with NATO intelligence estimating that Russia produces 250,000 artillery munitions per month, totaling approximately 3 million annually. The numbers by Russia are vastly greater than the U.S. and its European allies, who produce… -
Fudge stepping down as HUD secretary, Biden praises accomplishments
President Joe Biden announced on Monday, March 11, that Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge will be stepping down from her position. Fudge expressed mixed emotions about her departure, citing her dedication to ensuring justice and equality for all Americans. During her tenure, Fudge championed initiatives to remove barriers for homebuyers with student loan…