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Biden and Scholz Meet at White House to Discuss Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Increase Arms ProductionImage courtesy of dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com

Biden and Scholz Meet at White House to Discuss Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Increase Arms Production

By News Masher on March 4, 2023

Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz met at the White House to discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The US and European allies are working together to increase arms production to help Ukraine defend itself, with an ambitious proposal to increase 155 millimeter artillery shell production by seven times, costing nearly $4.25 billion. Biden also noted that Ukraine has taken steps to increase defense spending and diversify away from Russian energy sources.

Former US Army Soldier Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Plotting to Attack US Military Base in TurkeyImage courtesy of media.cnn.com

Former US Army Soldier Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Plotting to Attack US Military Base in Turkey

By News Masher on March 3, 2023

Ethan Melzer, a former US Army soldier, was sentenced to 45 years in prison on Friday for his role in a plot to attack a US military base in Turkey and kill his fellow service members. He had provided sensitive details to a neo-Nazi, pro-jihadist group known as the Order of the Nine Angles (O9A) in connection with its plot to spark a jihadist terror attack. His motivation was to cause a mass casualty event and further the goals of white supremacy and the downfall of Western civilization. The sentence is the maximum penalty for his crimes.

FBI Director Christopher Wray Confirms FBI’s Assessment of Covid-19 as Likely Result of Laboratory Incident in Wuhan, ChinaImage courtesy of s3.amazonaws.com

FBI Director Christopher Wray Confirms FBI’s Assessment of Covid-19 as Likely Result of Laboratory Incident in Wuhan, China

By News Masher on February 28, 2023

FBI Director Christopher Wray has confirmed that the FBI has assessed that the Covid-19 pandemic is most likely the result of a laboratory incident in Wuhan, China. He noted that the FBI has a team of agents, professionals, analysts, virologists, and microbiologists dedicated to researching the origins of the virus, and that the FBI has "moderate confidence" in the lab-leak theory. Wray's comments come at a time when the US government is divided on the origin of the virus, and the FBI's assessment is an important step in understanding the origin of the virus.

House of Representatives Unites in Bipartisan Effort to Investigate Chinese Communist Party ThreatsImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

House of Representatives Unites in Bipartisan Effort to Investigate Chinese Communist Party Threats

By News Masher on February 28, 2023

The House of Representatives convened a select committee on China, made up of both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, to investigate the technological, economic, and military threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party. FBI Director Christopher Wray and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois both stressed the importance of bipartisanship in order to effectively address the issue. The committee is expected to continue its investigation into the CCP's activities in the coming months.

US FDA Moves Closer to Approving First Nation’s RSV Vaccine for Adults Over 60Image courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

US FDA Moves Closer to Approving First Nation’s RSV Vaccine for Adults Over 60

By News Masher on February 28, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is close to approving the first nation's RSV vaccine, developed by Pfizer, which has been shown to reduce the risk of illness from RSV by as much as 86%. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 7-4 in favor of the vaccine, despite some safety concerns. If approved, the vaccine would be the first of its kind in the US and provide a much-needed protection against RSV for older adults.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Allows Lawyers Representing Capitol Insurrection Defendants Access to Security FootageImage courtesy of media.cnn.com

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Allows Lawyers Representing Capitol Insurrection Defendants Access to Security Footage

By News Masher on February 28, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has allowed Fox News host Tucker Carlson to view security footage from the US Capitol insurrection on January 6th, 2021, and is now making arrangements to provide access to the footage for any attorney representing a defendant. This has been met with criticism from some who argue that the footage should be released to the public, but McCarthy has maintained that he is following the precedent set by the Jan. 6 committee.

US Government Takes Action to Remove TikTok from Government Devices in Response to Security ConcernsImage courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

US Government Takes Action to Remove TikTok from Government Devices in Response to Security Concerns

By News Masher on February 28, 2023

The White House has issued guidance to all federal agencies to remove the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from all government devices within 30 days due to security concerns. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that any effort by China to send lethal aid to Russia would be met with serious consequences. The US government has expressed concerns about the app’s potential to be used for disinformation campaigns and is taking steps to protect its citizens from the potential risks posed by the app.

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