The United States is sending billions of dollars more in fiscal and military aid to Ukraine. This latest round of support includes the largest single military aid package since the war against Russia began almost six months ago. This most recent round of aid totals $5.5 billion. $4.5 billion of that includes fiscal aid, while…

Russia has continued to strengthen ties with its allies amid war with Ukraine by successfully launching an Iranian satellite into orbit Tuesday morning. Last month, Russian and Iranian leaders pledged to work together against the West. While Iranian officials said no other country will have access to the information the satellite gathers, The Associated Press…

Russia and Ukraine played the blame game over recent attacks on the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. The plant is located in Ukraine but has been occupied by Russian forces for months. North Korea announced its possible involvement in the war, as well. Russian officials accused Ukraine today of committing nuclear terrorism. Ukraine previously…

Top Headlines August 5th, 2022: Sen. Sinema to vote yes on spending bill – Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) announced Thursday night she is on board with Senate democrats’ $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act after securing some minor changes to the legislation. “We have agreed to remove the carried interest tax provision, protect advanced manufacturing, and…

Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a deal to export millions of tons of grain trapped in Ukrainian ports due to the ongoing war. Cargo ships began leaving Ukraine’s Black Sea ports this week carrying tons of wheat for the first time in months, thanks to the U.N.-brokered agreement. Experts said this will help with…

WNBA star Brittney Griner learned her fate Thursday as a Russian court found her guilty of drug smuggling with criminal intent. The judge sentenced Griner to nine years in a Russian penal colony. Griner was arrested Feb. 17 at the Sheremetyevo International Airport after Russian authorities found THC vape cartridges in Griner’s luggage. She was…

Taliban opens al-Zawahri investigation- The Taliban announced Thursday it is investigating this weekend’s killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri. A spokesperson indicated that Taliban leaders were not aware of the killing or of al-Zawahri’s presence in Kabul. This goes against Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s claim that the Taliban was sheltering him. On Monday, U.S.…

Russia appears to be ramping up threats of a nuclear war. On Tuesday, a Russian diplomat told the United Nations that while the Ukraine invasion does not warrant the use of nuclear weapons, Russia could resort to nukes in response to “direct aggression” from the West. The comments came just one day after Ukraine asked…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has reportedly landed in Taiwan. The skies and waters surrounding the small island remained quiet as American warships and Chinese warplanes are on standby. China has warned against the anticipated trip for weeks. Chinese leader Xi Jinping told President Biden in a phone call last week the U.S. is playing…

Headlines for Aug. 2, 2022: Nancy Pelosi likely to visit Taiwan – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Malaysia on Tuesday believed to be on her way to Taiwan. According to local media there, Pelosi is expected to arrive in the disputed nation tonight. Her visit would defy Chinese warnings. It would also make Pelosi the…