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Americans should be grateful for Mexican, Canadian neighbors
The United States is fortunate to share its borders with amicable North American neighbors. It boasts the longest undefended border globally with Canada and a 2,000-mile border with Mexico. The U.S. government recognizes Canada as a “neighbor, friend and ally” while referring to Mexico as a “strategic partner.” Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette reminds…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine
In an unannounced trip, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv on Monday, Nov. 20, to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and two other ranking officials. It marks the second time Austin has visited Ukraine since the Russian invasion nearly two years ago. According to a Department of Defense press release, Austin’s meeting with…
US appellate court rules on Voting Rights Act: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 21, 2023
A federal court issues a ruling concerning the Voting Rights Act in a case that could end up at the Supreme Court. And the CDC is warning consumers about a listeria outbreak in fruit which has led to at least one death. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. U.S. appeals court makes ruling on…
The collapse of the Russian navy
The Russian navy has suffered a string of setbacks recently. The Ukrainians have begun striking targets in Crimea, which formerly served as Russia’s control hub over the Black Sea. Meanwhile, Sweden and Finland together control most of the Baltic Sea, and both of those nations filed to join NATO following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine…
Breaking down new military tactics used by Russia and Ukraine
Since February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, forced millions of civilians to flee their homes, and left entire cities in ruins. The most recent report from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense indicates that Russian combat casualties alone have surged to nearly 310,000 since the…
Russian withdrawal from CTBT doesn’t mean nuclear testing is imminent
On Thursday, Nov. 2, Russia formally withdrew from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), the global agreement prohibiting nations from testing nuclear weapons. Russia’s decision to withdraw from the treaty follows its own public threats to use nuclear weapons in its war against Ukraine, despite the fact that no nation on Earth has used a nuclear…
Why US, NATO must protect Ukraine against Russian atrocities
As Congress deliberates President Biden’s request for over $75 billion to bolster Ukraine and Israel with additional weaponry, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have warned U.S. senators that without ongoing funding for Ukraine, Russian President Putin will win his war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed frustration over the waning…
‘Vigilant Defenders’ from US, South Korea take to skies
Air assets from the United States and South Korea kicked off their annual exercises this week at this year’s Vigilant Defense drills. During the drills, 130 U.S. and South Korean warplanes will work on simulating 24-hour wartime operations. The air armada includes different variations of the fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter, F-16s, refueling tankers and other…
Bipartisan lawmakers propose major Ukraine aid package of up to $100 billion
Republican and Democrat lawmakers on Capitol Hill are moving to send more aid to Ukraine — a lot more. Pro-Ukraine senators said the effort would allow the U.S. to send enough resources and support to last the war-torn country through the 2024 U.S. election, and it could cost $50 billion to $100 billion. The new…
How Russia-Ukraine war will impact Transnistria and Moldova
Transnistria is an autonomous region situated within Moldova. It gained independence as a separate republic from Moldova following the collapse of the Soviet Union and has since oscillated between pro-European and pro-Russian governments. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Transnistria’s future is up for grabs. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan delves into…
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