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Florida congressman helps 13 more Americans escape Haiti, swipes at Biden 'pattern of abandonment'

March 19, 2024

Florida congressman helps 13 more Americans escape Haiti, swipes at Biden 'pattern of abandonment'

Florida Rep. Cory Mills says he has evacuated another 13 Americans from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, which has become increasingly unstable due to gang violence.

Haiti, US Embassy entrance area plunge into darkness as vandals attack power plant and substations

March 19, 2024

Haiti, US Embassy entrance area plunge into darkness as vandals attack power plant and substations

Haiti's national utility says attacks on a power plant and four substations in Port-au-Prince has left the facilities "completely dysfunctional."

Indiana couple slams 'absurd' State Department actions as adopted sons remained trapped in Haiti

March 18, 2024

Indiana couple slams 'absurd' State Department actions as adopted sons remained trapped in Haiti

Desperate parents urge Biden's State Department to work with the Haitian government to waive visas so their adopted children can flee to safety.

Senior State Department official heads to Montenegro in support of EU bid

March 18, 2024

Senior State Department official heads to Montenegro in support of EU bid

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar endorsed Montenegro's bid to join the European Union during a Monday press conference in Podgorica.

Nearly 1,000 Americans in Haiti plea for help, State Dept. says, as gangs unleash new attacks

March 18, 2024

Nearly 1,000 Americans in Haiti plea for help, State Dept. says, as gangs unleash new attacks

The State Department says nearly 1,000 Americans have filled out a form asking for help in Haiti as gangs make the security situation there "untenable."

Philippines, China spat escalates over ‘misguided’ South China Sea claims as Blinken visits region

March 18, 2024

Philippines, China spat escalates over ‘misguided’ South China Sea claims as Blinken visits region

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Philippines to reiterate U.S. commitment to its regional partners as China continues to ramp up maritime aggression in the South China Sea.

State Department confirms more than 30 Americans evacuated from Haiti on US government-chartered flight

March 18, 2024

State Department confirms more than 30 Americans evacuated from Haiti on US government-chartered flight

The State Department confirmed Sunday that dozens of American citizens were evacuated from Haiti amid escalating gang violence in the country and landed safely in Miami.

US holds conference on military AI use with dozens of allies to determine 'responsible' use

March 17, 2024

US holds conference on military AI use with dozens of allies to determine 'responsible' use

Around 100 participants from 42 signatory nations with military and diplomatic backgrounds will meet this week to discuss AI technology use in military and security ventures.

US national security faces major risks as gangs battle for control over Haiti

March 16, 2024

US national security faces major risks as gangs battle for control over Haiti

Experts warn gang violence erupting in Haiti could have a more lasting effect on U.S. security than on American borders as the international community steps in.

US frees up billions in sanctions relief to Iran as Tehran proxies wreak havoc in region

March 15, 2024

US frees up billions in sanctions relief to Iran as Tehran proxies wreak havoc in region

Biden administration extends Iranian sanction waiver as Iraq looks to cut energy dependence on Tehran. On Friday, John Kirby said none of the money will be going to Iran.