Marie Yovanovitch, the previous ambassador to Ukraine, was removed from her post by President Donald Trump in 2019.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke about the urgency of having an accomplished diplomat such as Brink in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke about the urgency of having an accomplished diplomat such as Brink in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.
To have an ambassador there at this critical time as the United States continues to help the Ukrainian people … is a wonderful thing, is a good thing, and will help advance the cause of peace, security and freedom, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via statement, as reported by Politico.
To have an ambassador there at this critical time as the United States continues to help the Ukrainian people … is a wonderful thing, is a good thing, and will help advance the cause of peace, security and freedom, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via statement, as reported by Politico.
I have every
confidence she will
be an outstanding
ambassador, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader,
via statement, as reported by Politico.
Politico reports that the U.S. has also formally reopened its embassy in the war-torn country.
.
Brink, who speaks Russian, was previously
the deputy assistant secretary in the
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
Brink, who speaks Russian, was previously
the deputy assistant secretary in the
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
She has also worked with U.S. embassies in Uzbekistan, Georgia, Cyprus and Serbia
Western leaders appeared relaxed as they started their three-day G7 summit in Germany, with Boris Johnson joking about the group being "tougher" than Vladimir.. Sky News
Boris Johnson, Joe Biden and other G7 leaders have met in Germany to discuss the issue of Ukraine. Report by ETEMADIL. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Biden Speaks on Inflation , As Economists Signal Rising Interest Rates.
CNN reports President Joe Biden spoke at the AFL-CIO convention in Philadelphia on June 14 ...
... and attempted to give a positive spin on his spotty economic track record.
Biden spoke of the inflation "sapping the strength
of a lot of families," and lamented the Senate that
has blocked much of his domestic agenda.
The problem is Republicans in Congress are doing everything they can to stop my plans to bring down costs on ordinary families. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
That’s why my plan is not finished and why the results aren’t finished either. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
Jobs are back but prices are
still too high. Covid is down but gas prices are up. Our work isn’t done.
But here’s the deal: America
still has a choice to make. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
A choice between a government by the few – for the few – or a government for all of us. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
In recent months, Biden has leaned into his criticism of Republicans' "ultra-MAGA agenda.".
Look, I believe in bipartisanship, but I have no illusions about this Republican Party, the MAGA party. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
I’ve been able to bring some Republicans along on parts of my
plan, but the fact is Republicans
in Congress are still in the grip
of the ultra MAGA agenda. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN
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Biden Calls on Congress , To Pass Gun Control Legislation.
President Joe Biden made the
televised remarks on June 2.
His comments came after several mass shootings recently occurred in the country,
killing dozens of school children and adults.
How much carnage are we willing to accept? , President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
How many more innocent American lives must be taken before we say enough? Enough, President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
To implore Congress to act on gun violence, the president evoked mass shootings from the past.
After Columbine, after Sandy Hook, after Charleston, after Orlando, after Las Vegas, after Parkland, nothing has been done, President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
This time that can't be true.
This time, we must actually
do something, President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
Biden stated that gun legislation
"isn't about taking away anyone's rights.".
It's about protecting children, President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
It's about protecting families.
It's about protecting
whole communities. , President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
It's about protecting our freedom to go to school, to a grocery store, to a church without being
shot and killed, President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
The president said, "it's time for the Senate to do something.".
The fact that a majority of the Senate Republicans don't want any of these proposals even to be debated or come up for a vote I find unconscionable. , President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
We can't fail the American
people again, President Joe Biden, via CBS News
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'Stranger Things', Adds Disclaimer to 4th Season, in Wake of Uvalde Mass Shooting.
'Stranger Things', Adds Disclaimer to 4th Season, in Wake of Uvalde Mass Shooting.
The first episode of season four of the runaway Netflix hit series premieres on May 27.
The disclaimer follows a slew
of mass shootings in the U.S., .
The disclaimer follows a slew
of mass shootings in the U.S., .
the most recent of which occurred at
Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX.
The shooting resulted in the death of
19 elementary school children and two adults.
We filmed this season of 'Stranger Things' a year ago, 'Stranger Things' Disclaimer, via Yahoo.
But given the recent tragic shooting at a school in Texas, viewers may find the opening scene of episode 1 distressing. , 'Stranger Things' Disclaimer, via Yahoo.
We are deeply saddened by this unspeakable violence, , 'Stranger Things' Disclaimer, via Yahoo.
... and our hearts go out to every family mourning a loved one, 'Stranger Things' Disclaimer, via Yahoo.
The final episode of season four of
'Stranger Things' is slated to be released on Netflix June 1.
That episode also contains a disclaimer that states:.
"Warning: Contains graphic violence involving children.".
The recent mass shootings have prompted Republican Senate Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell to initiate bipartisan
negotiations on gun legislation
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Ukraine Aid Funding Receives, Overwhelming Bipartisan Support, in US Senate.
Ukraine Aid Funding Receives, Overwhelming Bipartisan Support, in US Senate.
The Senate approved $40 billion in additional aid for Ukraine on May 19.
The vote was 86 to 11, a commanding show of bipartisanship in a deeply divided Senate.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law immediately.
The total amount of U.S. aid supplied to the nation equates to $54 billion.
Ukraine has been battling an invasion of Russian forces since Feb. 24. .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that passage of the aid means that more "help is on the way.".
We Americans — all of us, Democrat and Republican — cannot afford to stick our heads in the sand while Vladimir Putin continues his vicious belligerence against the Ukrainian people, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY),
via 'The New York Times'.
Senate Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell stated
that passage of the aid is
good for American interests.
Aid for Ukraine goes far beyond charity; the future of America’s security and core strategic interests will be shaped by the outcome of this fight, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY),
via 'The New York Times'.
McConnell accompanied a delegation of Republican senators to Ukraine over the weekend.
The bill passed by the Senate provides significantly
more aid than what was asked for by President Biden.
Its focus is almost equally divided on both weapons and humanitarian aid.
The humanitarian aid includes funding to
assist the Ukrainian government.
as well as support for refugees in the form of training, housing and trauma services
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Federal Student Loan Repayment , Pause Extended Through August.
Federal Student Loan Repayment , Pause Extended Through August.
CNN reports the pause on federal student
loan repayments has been extended yet
again by the Biden administration.
Borrowers will now have until August 31
to forego student loan repayments.
The pause on loan repayments has
been in effect since the onset of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most recently, the freeze was
scheduled to expire on May 1.
President Biden believes the U.S. economy is on the rebound but acknowledged that...
... “we are still recovering from the pandemic and
the unprecedented economic disruption it caused.”.
That additional time will assist borrowers in achieving greater financial security and support
the Department of Education’s
efforts to continue improving
student loan programs. , President Joe Biden, via statement.
A handful of Democratic lawmakers, such as
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
have called on the president to
cancel $50,000 of student loan debt
for each borrower.
While campaigning for office, Biden vocally supported
student debt cancellation, but since becoming president,
he has avoided any executive action
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Rand Paul Delays Senate Vote , on US Aid to Ukraine .
Rand Paul Delays Senate Vote , on US Aid to Ukraine .
CBS News reports Paul has stalled an additional $40 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine to assist in the fight against Russian invaders.
The Republican KY senator was the lone holdout in the Senate vote to approve the aid, which requires unanimous consensus.
No matter how sympathetic the cause, my oath of office is to the national security of the United States of America, Sen. Rand Paul, (R-KY), via CBS News.
We cannot save Ukraine by dooming the U.S. economy, Sen. Rand Paul, (R-KY), via CBS News.
Though Paul is calling for an
inspector general to analyze the spending, passage of the bill is expected.
Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle criticized Paul's move.
It's clear from the junior senator from Kentucky's remarks, he doesn't want to aid Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY), via CBS News.
All he will accomplish with his actions here today is to delay that aid, not to stop it, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY), via CBS News.
They're only asking for the resources they need to defend themselves against this deranged invasion. And they need this help right now, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), via CBS News.
It bears directly on America's national security and vital interests that Russia's naked aggression not succeed and carries significant costs, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), via CBS News.
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated in an interview that oversight of the bill "is critical" and is already included in its language.
That's why the package already includes millions of dollars
to support additional
oversight measures, Jen Psaki, Former White House Press Secretary, via CBS News.
... including additional funding for existing inspectors general and we encourage all senators to promptly pass the bill as it stands, we feel what's in
there [is] sufficient, Jen Psaki, Former White House Press Secretary, via CBS News
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Donald Trump's gonna have a hard time convincing anyone, including a jury, he didn't know his election scheme was illegal, and the overturning of Roe vs. Wade.. TMZ.com
At least five of Donald Trump's allies sought White House pardons after supporting his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, witnesses have said. Sky News
Wandrea “Shaye” Moss testified Tuesday to lawmakers about how her life was upended when former President Donald Trump and his allies falsely accused her and her mother of pulling vote fraud.
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Tensions in Slovakia and France highlight questions about the limits of European Union solidarity towards Ukrainian refugees. Can it last, without destabilizing our societies?
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