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August 11, 2023

Russia launches moon probe for first time in a half-century

Russia launched a space probe Friday bound for the moon, the country's first lunar mission in almost half a century and the first of its post-Soviet era.

August 11, 2023

White House wants Congress to spend six times more on Ukraine than border, fentanyl crisis in new request

The White is requesting $24 billion in additional spending for Ukraine, but just $4 billion for the border and fentanyl crisis plaguing the country.

August 10, 2023

Mass evacuation ordered as Russian forces intensify offensive in Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation directive for nearly 12,000 civilians in 37 towns and villages within the eastern Kharkiv region.

August 10, 2023

Biden to request $13B in additional Ukraine funding: report

President Biden's administration reportedly will request $13 billion in additional funding for Ukraine on Thursday, and $12 billion for disaster funds.

August 9, 2023

Russia shoots down drones near Moscow in alleged Ukrainian attack

Russia shot down a pair of drones allegedly attempting to hit Moscow on Wednesday, with the Kremlin claiming Ukriane was behind the "terrorist attack."

August 9, 2023

Senators give Yellen 'grave' warning about CCP, Kremlin-linked company trying to buy major US media brand

GOP Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Marco Rubio of Florida sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calling for a review of the proposed deal by a CCP-linked company to buy Forbes.

August 9, 2023

Russian mercenary force seizes 'opportunities' in key region as US faces difficult choice

Washington faces increasingly unreliable partnerships in a region that has recently proven key to counterterrorism operations abroad, with Niger hosting drones at several bases.

August 9, 2023

Biden surrenders America for the sixth time

President Biden has abandoned his sixth U.S. embassy – in Niger – in less than three years. His first was the atrocious withdrawal from Afghanistan.

August 8, 2023

Ukraine strips hammer and sickle from gigantic 'Motherland' monument, replace with state trident

Ukraine replaced the Soviet Union hammer and sickle on the shield of its massive Motherland Monument with the national trident coat of arms.

August 8, 2023

US cluster munitions playing key role in Ukraine offensive

U.S. cluster munitions are playing a key role in Ukraine's counteroffensive, targeting densely grouped Russian forces. One officer called the weapons "effective."