Trump claims ‘big threats’ to his life from Iran
U.S. Former President Donald Trump claimed there were threats against his life coming from Iran in a post on his Truth Social platform. …
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Why does U.S. Congress delegation arrive in Armenia?
A bipartisan U.S. Congress delegation, led by Senator Roger Wicker, has arrived in Yerevan today, the U.S. Embassy in Armenia said. …
US to help Georgia if…
...Tbilisi abandons its “anti-Western course"
US to boycott Netanyahu
Representatives of the democratic wing of Congress intend to boycott Netanyahu's speech in the USA. Earlier, it was reported that the head of the Jewish state was to speak in Congress during a meeting of both chambers.
U.S. approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey - Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed that the U.S. Congress has given a go-ahead to the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara. "We are pleased that our request regarding F-16s ended with a positive …
US Congress approves supply of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye
Türkiye is closer to purchasing 40 new F-16 fighter jets from the United States and upgrading nearly 80 of its existing aircraft. The US Congress did not object to the decision to sell the F-16. This decision was made by the State Department two weeks ago.
Lloyd Austin called to resign following hospitalization scandal
Congressman Chris Deluzio called for U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s resignation, becoming the first Democrat to publicly support the removal of the Pentagon leader for a hospitalization scandal that has engulfed the Biden …
Lloyd Austin in hospital: what happened to head of Pentagon?
The US Secretary of Defense was hospitalized on January 1, the White House found out about his hospitalization only three days later
U.S. government shutdown: White House official not optimistic
White House budget director Shalanda Young said she is not optimistic about reaching a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown later this month. "I wouldn't say pessimistic but I'm not optimistic," she said, …
U.S. House proposes two-step package to avoid partial govt shutdown
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal to avoid a partial government shutdown by extending government funding for some agencies and programs until January 19 and continuing funding for others until February 2. The …
Protesters swarm U.S. Capitol demanding Gaza ceasefire
Protesters demanding a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas walked into the Cannon Rotunda, one of the building of the U.S. Capitol complex, the U.S. Capitol Police said. U.S. Capitol Police put out an alert about the demonstrations, …
Less than 24 hours left before possible shutdown in US
Less than 24 hours before a possible shutdown, the White House began the countdown to October 1
US declines anti-Azerbaijani amendments to defense budget
The US House of Representatives did not accept the anti-Azerbaijani amendments proposed by the pro-Armenian congressmen to the draft defense budget for the 2023 fiscal year. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes …
U.S. Senate Committee recommends to approve Tracy as U.S. envoy to Russia
The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations recommended to approve the nomination of Lynne Tracy as the US ambassador to Russia, the committee’s press service told TASS on Wednesday. Now her nomination will be reviewed …
U.S. Congress delegation visits Armenia
A U.S. Congress delegation has arrived in Armenia on Monday, the press service of the Armenian parliament reported. It said the delegation led by Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) Commission David Price comprises …
Biden plans to approve $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan - report
The Biden administration plans to ask the U.S. Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, Politico reported, citing sources, amid heightened tensions with …
Five U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan
A U.S. congressional delegation led by Massachusetts Democratic Senator Ed Markey has arrived in Taipei on an unannounced two-day visit on Sunday, the second U.S. congressional delegation to Taiwan this month. The new …
Ukraine's first lady set to address U.S. Congress
Ukraine's visiting first lady Olena Zelenska is set to address Congress on Wednesday following her meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden. U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed …
U.S. House backs measure that would restrict sale of F-16s to Turkey
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation that would create a new hurdle for President Joe Biden's plan to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, Politico writes. The House approved the measure, offered by …
Biden to rescind Afghanistan’s designation as major non-NATO ally
U.S. President Joe Biden indicated that he intends to rescind Afghanistan’s designation as a major non-NATO ally. “In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am …
