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McCaul: 'Biden’s weakness has continued to embolden the CCP'; which partnered with Saudi Arabia

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) said President Joe Biden has not taken a strong stance against China, which has allowed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to expand its global influence, most recently by signing a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia.


Blinken: Compacts with Benin, Niger 'will assist in reducing poverty'

Benin President Patrice Talon, Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Alice Albright were joined by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to sign a compact that will further facilitate two-way trade between the United States and West Africa.


Blinken: Partnership will 'mobilize the business community to hire refugees'

The Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration announced a new collaboration with the Tent Partnership for Refugees, founded by Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya.


Blinken: ‘We will always remember the victims of this heinous attack’ over Lockerbie

Nearly three decades after the Pan Am Flight 103 passenger flight from London-Heathrow to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York exploded due to a bomb in the forward cargo area 38 minutes after takeoff Dec. 21, 1988, Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir al-Marimi is finally in custody.


Blinken: U.S., Canada committed 'to imposing costs on the perpetrators of human rights abuses against Iranians'

Canada and the United States jointly announced they were imposing new sanctions over the “ongoing repression of the Iranian people” and “oppression and state-sponsored violence against women.”


Yates: China's lack of ethics 'is ultimately what drives distrust'

Stephen Yates, chair of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute, recently commented on the tensions between China and America in the scientific and research spheres and what has caused them.


Blinken: 'Kremlin must answer for atrocities committed by its forces in Ukraine'

A newly compiled UN Human Rights report details how Russian troops killed civilians in Ukrainian towns and villages and that these violations may constitute war crimes.


Bacon: 'China is eating our box lunch in the Middle East and the administration appears oblivious'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said President Joe Biden has mishandled situations in the Middle East to the point of pushing Saudi Arabia into China’s arms in response to a new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Saudi Arabia and China.


Harshbarger: Saudi-Chinese strategic partnership 'downright dangerous'

Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) said Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia and the resulting comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between China and Saudi Arabia poses a threat to the global economy and geopolitical stability, and President Joe Biden is not prepared to deal with that threat.


Blinken: Griner on way home ‘after months of wrongful detention in Russia’

Brittney Griner, an American basketball player arrested in Russia for possession in February, was released Dec. 8.


Blinken: Visa restrictions strengthened 'to deter would-be spoilers' in Sudan

The expanded visa restrictions for those who seek to undermine the democratic transition in Sudan reflect the resolve by the United States to support the people of Sudan who are moving toward a civilian-led government.


State Department: Partnership with Croatia 'thriving'

Croatia and the United States have signed a comprehensive tax treaty to avoid double levies and create opportunities for tax breaks.


Blinken: U.S., EU can create good jobs, tackle climate crisis 'and not at each other's expense'

The United States hosted the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting to facilitate progress and reaffirm “international rules-based approaches to trade, technology built on shared democratic principles and values.”


Blinken: Consultations highlight 'that the U.S.-Australia partnership is as essential as ever'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S.-Australia partnership is essential during the 32nd annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations.


Blinken: U.S. 'urges Rwanda to honor commitments made in Luanda' and end M23 support

State Department spokesperson Ned Price conveyed Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s deep concern about how fighting has affected Congolese civilians who have been killed, injured and displaced from their homes.


Blinken: 'Political stakeholders must put Sudan's national interest above narrow political ends'

Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States welcomed an agreement on an initial political framework in Sudan.


Scott: U.S. will support, protect Taiwan from 'Communist China’s growing aggression'

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said he has called for the U.S. to strengthen its support of Taiwan and has introduced multiple bills on the subject.


Gosar: U.S. 'stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Taiwan in preserving its sovereignty and security'

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) said the U.S. shares many values with Taiwan and will not back down in the face of Chinese aggression.


Blinken: U.S. on board with price caps on Russian oil, 'crippling its ability to finance its unjustified war in Ukraine'

The United States supports the efforts of the European Union, the Group of Seven and Australia to restrict Russia's ability to finance its war against Ukraine by capping the price of Russian oil exports.


Tiffany: Forcible annexation of Taiwan would result in 'sanctions dragnet' against China

Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wisc.) said if China’s military invades Taiwan, China should expect sanctions and other consequences from the global community.