Gov. J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., addresses the crowd before President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Lavish Unclaimed Gifts: Booze, Beads, and Art

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a multi-billionaire and second-term Democratic governor, receives a $30 gift every three days, but rarely sees it due to his job. The state's 25-year-old Gift Ban Act prohibits public employees like Pritzker from accepting...
President Joe Biden stands with Pacific Islands Forum leaders.

Strengthening US–Pacific Islands Relations

The US is concerned about the geopolitical complications posed by China's expanding presence in the Pacific over the past decade. To ensure meaningful commitment to the region, Washington must prioritize gaining the trust of Pacific Island countries, as they play...
United States-US

Austin: Unwavering US Support for Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the US's unwavering commitment to Israel following a meeting with key leaders in Tel Aviv. He condemned the "bloodthirsty, fanatical and hateful" attacks by Hamas terrorists, which killed over 1,300 people, including...
China Diplomacy

China’s Strategic Maneuvering: Undermining US Influence in Israel-Hamas Conflict

China is likely to use the Israel-Hamas conflict to diminish Washington's global influence while boosting its own, according to analysts. China has been attacking the US on its state media over the Middle East conflict, claiming that Washington's one-sided military...
USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Normandy

US Carrier Strike Group: Unmistakable Message and Tremendous Firepower Near Israel

The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the first-in-class US Navy supercarrier, has arrived in the eastern Mediterranean, bringing significant firepower and a powerful presence to the area grappling with instability and tragedy. The group, which includes...
Israel-Gaza Conflict

US Banks and Tech Firms Extend Aid to Israel Victims

As US corporations began their earnings season, executives expressed their deep sadness over the recent attacks on Israel and the potential impact on energy, food markets, global trade, and geopolitical relationships. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns that the war...
Antony Blinken's Diplomatic Meeting with Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas

Antony Blinken’s Diplomatic Meeting with Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas in Amman

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman to discuss the aftermath of Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel, particularly the repercussions in the occupied West Bank. Blinken reiterated the US's condemnation of Hamas'...
China-Taiwan-US

China’s Potential Blockade of Taiwan: US Weapons Dismiss Invasion Possibility

The Chinese coast guard has been attempting to blockade a Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea for nearly three months. The attempted blockade of the Sierra Madre, an aged amphibious assault ship, is not just a flashpoint in...
Israeli Opposition to US Ground Troops Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Israeli Opposition to US Ground Troops Amidst Ongoing Conflict, Confirms White House

The White House has stated that U.S. Military combat support in Israel is currently off the table, as the ongoing conflict with Hamas continues and the USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group remains in the region. National Security Council spokesman...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Blinken: No Evidence of Iran’s Role in Hamas’ Israel Attack

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that there is no direct evidence linking Iran to the attack on Israel by Hamas. He cited Iran's long relationship with the Palestinian militant group as a reason for the U.S. Imposing...
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