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When Biden-Harris abandoned American hostages, they desecrated the power of the blue passport

October 13, 2024

When Biden-Harris abandoned American hostages, they desecrated the power of the blue passport

Americans travelers carry a passport that used to be the gold standard around the world. But the Biden-Harris administration has undermined that and failed to rescue US hostages.

Pro-Trump group sues fed agencies for allegedly concealing records on assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh

October 10, 2024

Pro-Trump group sues fed agencies for allegedly concealing records on assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh

A Pro-Trump organization has filed a lawsuit against the DOJ, DHS, DOD, and the State Department for allegedly concealing records on second assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh.

Americans can now receive passports 2 weeks earlier

October 7, 2024

Americans can now receive passports 2 weeks earlier

The State Department announced travelers can now receive passports two weeks earlier. Passport processing previously took between six to eight weeks and now takes four to six weeks.

Lawsuit accuses state department, DOJ of stonewalling FOIA requests regarding climate office personnel

October 7, 2024

Lawsuit accuses state department, DOJ of stonewalling FOIA requests regarding climate office personnel

Power the Future filed a against a Biden Administration climate office alleges the department is dodging congressional oversight

State Dept. officials hinted at Israeli 'war crimes,' pushed Gaza aid days after Oct. 7 Hamas attack: report

October 4, 2024

State Dept. officials hinted at Israeli 'war crimes,' pushed Gaza aid days after Oct. 7 Hamas attack: report

Emails between senior officials show some high-ranking Biden administration figures believed Israel could be committing war crimes with the U.S. complicit from inaction.

Israeli ministers frustrated over US, IDF leak on Lebanon operation: Report

September 30, 2024

Israeli ministers frustrated over US, IDF leak on Lebanon operation: Report

Israeli ministers agree to operational strategy for ground invasion hours after officials in the US confirmed a 'limited' invasion of Lebanon was coming, drawing frustration from Jerusalem.

US offers $20M for Iranian in plot targeting Trump’s ex-national security advisor John Bolton

September 26, 2024

US offers $20M for Iranian in plot targeting Trump’s ex-national security advisor John Bolton

The U.S. is offering up to $20 million for information leading to the arrest of an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps member involved in a murder-for-hire plot targeting John Bolton.

New bill would prohibit US financial aid to Afghanistan until wrongfully detained Americans are released

September 25, 2024

New bill would prohibit US financial aid to Afghanistan until wrongfully detained Americans are released

Pennsylvania Congressman Daniel Meuser is putting forth the No Funding Without Freedom Act, which would prohibit U.S. aid to Afghanistan while Americans are wrongfully detained there.

Senate to vote on contentious Arctic ambassador nominee with deep ties to China and Russia

September 24, 2024

Senate to vote on contentious Arctic ambassador nominee with deep ties to China and Russia

When the Biden administration nominated Michael Sfraga to be special ambassador to the Arctic, he failed to disclose his deep history with Russia and China.

New GOP-backed bill would ban aid to Afghanistan to avoid giving US dollars to the Taliban

September 23, 2024

New GOP-backed bill would ban aid to Afghanistan to avoid giving US dollars to the Taliban

A group of Republicans are introducing a new bill that would cease all aid dollars to Afghanistan over concerns of interception by the Taliban.