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March 24, 2022

Biden admin opposed Nord Stream 2 sanctions in January, claimed they were key to deterring Russian aggression

The State Department refused to support a GOP-led measure which would have imposed immediate Nord Stream 2 sanctions, writing in a January memo that President Biden's threat of sanctions on Russia was key to deterring Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions.

March 24, 2022

Biden administration may allow Russia to buy Iran's excess enriched uranium under new nuclear deal

The Biden administration is considering allowing Russia to buy Iran's excess enriched uranium under the terms of a new nuclear deal, U.S. officials said this week.

March 24, 2022

Russia fails to 'undermine' UN's unified efforts in Ukraine, ambassador says

The U.N. General Assembly refused to entertain resolutions downplaying Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

March 24, 2022

Biden warns of 'real' food shortage following sanctions on Russia

President Biden said Thursday that a food shortage is "gonna be real" following the sanctions that were placed on Russia by the U.S. government as a result of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion into Ukraine.

March 24, 2022

Scalise on US energy production: 'You want to save the planet? Make more things in America'

EXCLUSIVE: PONTE VEDRA, FLA.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise said Republicans have "the answer" to combat the surge in gas prices in the United States, and delivered a message to President Biden on energy production, saying: "You want to save the planet? Make more things in America."

March 24, 2022

Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg: Helping Ukraine win is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to reset the world stage

Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg told “America Reports” Thursday that the U.S. aiding Ukraine in defeating Russia would be a “once-in-a-lifetime” chance to reset the world stage, arguing that the Russians ‘are on their heels’ and that a move by the U.S. to help Ukraine to victory is something China ‘will pay attention to.’

March 24, 2022

Katko would be 'very surprised' if Russia does not carry out cyberattacks on US

EXCLUSIVE: PONTE VEDRA, FLA.—The top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee, and the head of the GOP cybersecurity task force, Rep. John Katko, that he would be “very surprised” if Russia does not carry out a cyber attack against the United States, warning that the Biden administration is “not doing anything” to prevent attacks.

March 24, 2022

Biden insists Russia sanctions never meant to deter Putin from invading Ukraine despite prior messaging

President Biden suggested Wednesday that the steps he and his administration have taken to push back on Russia's war with Ukraine were not meant to deter the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

March 24, 2022

Biden snaps at CBS reporter over sanctions, Russian deterrence: 'You're playing a game with me'

President Biden snapped at CBS reporter Christina Ruffini over a question regarding deterring Vladimir Putin.

March 24, 2022

Biden banking on Beijing thirst for world market: 'China understands its economic future is…tied to the West'

President Biden argued Thursday that he believes China's desire to be competitively engaged in global markets will deter it from aiding Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.