Category: Antony Blinken

Capitol Report (May 26): Trump May Be Questioned Under Oath; Democrats Push to Limit Gun Rights

New details emerge on the horrific mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, as families are preparing funerals for the 21 lives lost. And senators on Capitol Hill have started negotiations about new gun laws. Is there potential to reach a middle ground between the two parties? Details are still emerging about the moments shortly…


The Return of the Cold War?

Commentary As the Russo-Ukrainian war enters its third month, Western countries’ sympathy and support for Ukraine has been increasing, and their awareness of the Russian threat has also been growing. Confrontation between the two camps has been escalating, reflecting a return of the Cold War. This confrontation has been adversely affecting the world as well….


EU, US Raise Cooperation to Counter Ukraine War Disruption

PARIS—The European Union and the United States agreed on Monday to cooperate more closely to counter disrupted supply of industrial commodities and food caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Senior EU and U.S. officials convened in Paris for the second Trade and Technology Council, a forum initially seen as a transatlantic counterweight to China, but…


Capitol Report (April 26): How Twitter Impacted 2020 Elections and Beyond

The nation’s highest court took up a Texas-led immigration case that challenges the White House’s border policy. Now that Twitter is swapping hands, we take a look at the platform’s impact on politics both past and future. Did Twitter play a role in the 2020 election, and what role might it play in 2022? Secretary…


Blinken Assures UAE Leader of US Defence Help Over Houthi Attacks, Iran

RABAT—U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to assure Gulf monarchies on Tuesday that Washington is determined to help them fend off attacks from the Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen. Blinken met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, de facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates, in Morocco as part of…


Israeli Prime Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19, Is Working From Home

TEL AVIV, Israel—Israel’s prime minister has tested positive for the coronavirus and is working from home, his office said Monday, after he held a series of in-person meetings that included U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Naftali Bennett’s office said the premier was feeling well and would continue his schedule as planned, which includes a…


Capitol Report (March 28): Americans Losing Trust in CDC

President Joe Biden announced his budget goals for next year. He aims to tax the rich, fund the police, and counter china. We’ll take a look at how the administration wants to spend your tax dollars. The data is in and according to a new poll, the vast majority of independent voters say that the…


White House Not Seeking Regime Change in Russia: Blinken

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the United States doesn’t have any plans for a regime change in Russia, following comments from President Joe Biden that Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot stay in power amid the conflict in Ukraine. “I think the president, the White House, made the point last night that, quite simply,…


US Expresses Concern Over China’s Will to Directly Aid Russia, Warns of Costs

Although China maintains that it plays a mediator role amid the Russia-Ukraine war, Washington noted on March 17 Beijing’s willingness to “directly” support Moscow economically and militarily. The remarks came a day before President Joe Biden’s phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss urgent issues, including China’s stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…


Blinken Warns China of Costs Should It Take Actions to Support Russia

Although China maintains that it plays a mediator role amid the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that Washington would impose consequences if Beijing provided direct support to Moscow economically and militarily. The remarks came a day before President Joe Biden’s phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss urgent…