United States Department of State Halts Foreign Aid
On January 20, United States President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order to put foreign aid on hold for a 90-day review.
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Biden’s Refocusing Act
Leading up to his State of the Union address on March 7th, President Biden faced immense pressure to respond to a vast array of issues and political pressures. On both the domestic and international front, serious questions have arisen and continue to persist regarding his capacity, and the capacity of the U.S. government, to respond to a multitude of crises around the world. It therefore came as no surprise that foreign policy, an area of politics oft-ignored in the leadup to presidential elections, became a focal point of his speech.
Read MoreShould the U.S. Prioritize Cyber Defense in its Budget?
The exponential growth of digital technologies and the pervasive reach of the Internet have revolutionized global communication, commerce, and information exchange. In today’s interconnected world, where a substantial portion of daily activities occurs online, maintaining robust cyber security standards is not just advisable but imperative. The United States, faced with escalating cyber threats from foreign adversaries and the pervasive digitalization of critical infrastructure, must prioritize cybersecurity in its budget allocations to safeguard national security interests and ensure resilience in the face of evolving threats.
Read MoreStarbucks Boycott Raises Questions of Ethical Investing Practices
Starbucks has recently faced backlash due to its perceived stance and position on pressing social issues tied to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Protests at Starbucks locations can be traced back to the company’s lawsuit against Starbucks Workers United which seemingly began in opposition to the union’s public demonstration of solidarity with Palestine.
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Hungary Declines Meeting with US Senators over Sweden’s NATO Bid
Prime Minister Orbán is considered to have a well-grounded relationship with Russian President Vladmir Putin in comparison to other European Union leaders. However, Orbán made an initial claim announcing his support for Sweden’s entry to the military alliance while confirming that it was his legislative counterparts that were reluctant.
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Fentanyl is an American Foreign Policy Issue
In 2022, fentanyl killed 70,000 people in America. The drug’s overdose death toll per week, the Drug Enforcement Agency reports, is the equivalent of an entire Seton Hall graduating class.
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Misinformation Spikes After Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover
Musk announced Twitter Blue will be re-released on November 29 with new changes to prevent spoof accounts. “With new release, changing your verified name will cause loss of checkmark until name is confirmed by Twitter’s terms of service,” Musk said.
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U.S. Opens Investigation into Israeli Killing of American Journalist
On November 14, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would be opening an investigation into the May 11 killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist, who was shot and killed while covering an Israeli military raid in the West Bank.
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The U.S. Announces Decision to Withdraw Troops from Afghanistan
United States President Joe Biden recently announced that he will withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, ending the United States’ 20-year war in Afghanistan, according to Al Jazeera. President Biden’s announcement means that the United States will not abide by the earlier May 1 deadline set and negotiated under the Trump administration.
Read MoreIran and United States to Resume Nuclear Negotiations
The United States announced that it has resumed indirect negotiations with Iran over its nuclear weapons program. While Reuters reports that the first week of talks in Vienna, Austria closed on a positive note, there is still much work to be done to establish a peaceful consensus.
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