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Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco said the fentanyl supply chain too often begins in China and evidence exists to show PRC companies sell vast quantities of precursor chemicals to drug cartels.
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Human Trafficking Institute 2022 Federal Human Trafficking Report: ‘This data is crucial for developing intervention strategies for victims and care for survivors’
The Human Trafficking Institute recently released its 2022 Federal Human Trafficking Report, providing information and statistics on human trafficking.
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Director of FTC's Consumer Protection Bureau: 'We welcome the Department of Education’s renewed efforts to protect students'
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a statement to the Department of Education about its 2022 figures, showing that student loan debt ranks second among types of consumer debt, affecting more than 45 million borrowers who owe a combined $1.75 trillion.
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Blinken: 'Both the United States and China have an obligation to manage this relationship responsibly'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the importance of a constructive dialogue between America and China to improve their relationship.
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RAND's Shatz: 'Ukrainian reconstruction might be the largest recovery project in modern history'
A recent report released by the RAND Corp. pointed out that durable reconstruction in Ukraine depends upon an end to the fighting, the development of effective post-war security arrangements, and U.S.-Europe cooperation.
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Sinema: 'Cartels lure Arizona teenagers through social media,' placing lives at risk
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced June 14 that the Combating Cartels on Social Media Act, a measure she and U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) had introduced, was approved by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Blinken: Sudan Conflict Observatory will report on 'violations of international humanitarian law'
The U.S. Department of State announced the public launch of the Sudan Conflict Observatory.
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Blinken: 'Americans are ready to welcome the world to a 2027 Expo in Minnesota'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that on June 21, the United States will bid to play host to an international expo in Minnesota in 2027.
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Budd: Biden should 'stop this hat in hand diplomacy' ahead of Blinken's expected visit to China
A senator said the U.S. needs to man-up in its approach to the Chinese Communist Party after reports that Secretary of State Antony Blinken's previously cancelled trip to China over a suspected spy balloon was back on.
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CSIS experts on threat of China invading Taiwan: 'sanctions themselves will do little to impact Beijing's calculations unless paired with a credible military threat"
Gerard DiPippo and Jude Blanchette, experts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) examined the potential outcomes of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan by the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
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Scott: ‘We must target the cartels and Chinese suppliers funneling this deadly drug into our country’
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., recently called for the Mexican cartels, as well as their collaborators in China, to be held accountable for the continued fentanyl crisis.
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Gallagher: Alleged Chinese spy facility in Cuba 'reminds us we are in a New Cold War'
Recent news reports by the Wall Street Journal, CNN and others claim China is planning to establish a base on the island of Cuba, with the primary objective of conducting spy activities targeted at the United States.
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Recently announced security package underscores 'unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine'
The U.S Department of Defense recently reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine by announcing a new security package through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
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Blinken: U.S., Iraq 'resolved to continue to work together to counter terrorism'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met on June 8 at the Intercontinental Hotel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss their shared goals and strengthen the strategic relationship under the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA).
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Greene: 'I am honored to lead the U.S. delegation to the 2023 UN-Habitat Assembly in Nairobi'
Solomon Greene, an assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, was chosen to lead the U.S. delegation to an international meeting to address urban planning.
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Blinken: Dedication of diplomats and staff in Saudi Arabia 'inspires us all'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah encompassed critical issues such as mediation in Sudan and human rights.
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Carnegie panel: China benefited from years of dialogue in Middle East conflict mediation
A panel of experts on China gathered virtually to discuss whether China is shifting its focus from economic ties to conflict mediation in the Middle East.
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Ross: 'There has not been reciprocity in terms of equal treatment in U.S.-China relations ever since the end of the Maoist era'
Professor Robert Ross dismisses the idea of reciprocity in trade relations between the United States and China.
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Blinken: U.S. 'urges both sides to take immediate actions to de-escalate tensions'
Recent clashes between ethnic Serbs, Kosovo police and NATO peacekeepers in northern Kosovo has drawn strong condemnation from the U.S. and NATO.
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Kirby: 'United States is going to continue to support Ukraine'
The U.S. has authorized the 39th drawdown of military equipment to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia's unprovoked war.
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