October 18, 2024 On this day in history, October 18, 1867, United States purchases Alaska from Russia for cool $7.2 million The United States formally secured the acquisition of the vast Alaska territory from Russia on Oct. 18, 1867. The data is celebrated as Alaska Day and is a statewide holiday today.
October 16, 2024 US to provide Ukraine with another $425M worth of supplies to help defend itself against Russia The U.S. announced it would be sending a $425 million aid package to Ukraine that includes surface-to-air missiles and more to defend itself against Russia.
October 15, 2024 Biden-Harris admin warns Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid, leaked letter reveals The U.S. warned Israel that it needs to quickly improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or be at risk of violating U.S. law and possibly jeopardizing crucial security aid to the country.
September 21, 2024 US launches online passport renewals, offering bypass of paper mail-in application The U.S. Department of State announced this week that passport holders can update their travel documents via an online portal, skipping the cumbersome paper application required until now.
September 20, 2024 After repeated promises from Biden administration that a cease-fire is close, war in Middle East is escalating After months of public optimism about the prospects of a cease-fire, Biden administration officials have soured on the prospects of an end to the war between Israel and Hamas.
September 19, 2024 Iran envoy Malley may have been on 'classified White House call' after clearance suspended, watchdog finds Iran envoy Robert Malley may have taken part in a “classified conference call" with the White House after his security clearance was suspended, according to a report
September 10, 2024 Blinken confirms Iran supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that Iran has supplied Russia with short-range ballistic missiles for its war in Ukraine and vowed the U.S. and its European allies will respond with sanctions.
September 3, 2024 House committee subpoenas Blinken over deadly Afghanistan withdrawal House lawmakers subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken to testify about the Biden administration's 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
August 19, 2024 Blinken says Israel accepts Biden cease-fire proposal, calls on Hamas to do the same Secretary of State Blinken says Israel has accepted a cease-fire proposal put forward by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar, though the fighting can only end if Hamas too agrees to the deal.
August 19, 2024 Israeli officials confirm Tel Aviv bombing was a terrorist attack, Hamas claims responsibility Hamas claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv near a synagogue, and Israel officials confirmed the explosion was a result of a "terror attack."