Since the Salvadoran civil war four decades ago, nearly 1.3 million Salvadorans have come to the United States seeking safety from a conflict and its aftermath that is now long-forgotten by many Washington decision-makers but always present for those whose lives were changed forever.
National Guard, federal security agencies on watch against election interference
This is not the guard’s first time assisting states with elections. In the May primaries, the guard assisted eight states with election cybersecurity.
Pentagon sees China as chief threat even with Russian invasion of Ukraine
In a Pentagon press conference, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told the media that China “is the only competitor out there with both the intent to reshape the international order and increasingly the power to do so.”
Hitting Ukraine civilian targets is Russian strategy, US official says
Russian forces are purposefully striking civilian infrastructure as part of a military strategy, a senior U.S. military official said during a status update on Ukraine this week.
Cardin and colleagues seek probe of deadly Kazakhstan demonstrations
In response to reports that Kazakhstan deployed U.S.-trained KAZBAT security forces, the senators are urging a review of U.S. military assistance to the country.
Maryland senators to Pentagon: address toxic chemicals on bases
At issue are what are known as PFAS, which stands for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of “forever chemicals” that come from consumer and industrial goods and that can cause a variety of diseases in humans.
Afghan evacuees press for bill that could help give them US legal status
The bipartisan bill, introduced in both the House and the Senate, would provide Afghans who worked with the United States during the 20-year war in Afghanistan a clear path to legal residency.
The Russian War Kills 15 Journalists, Scatters Others to Safe Haven A Few Remain in Ukraine, Russia, Continue Work Underground
The war in Ukraine forced many independent journalists from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus to stop working and flee to safer locations; others in Ukraine never made it that far before being imprisoned by Russian forces or killed in the fighting,…
One Reporter’s Story Shows Outlook For Release Of Kurdish Journalists Worsens Under Turkey’s Authoritarian Path
Nedim Turfent, already imprisoned for six years, lost more privileges this year
In Ukraine conflict, Syrians and Syrian-Americans witness familiar Russian brutality
As Ukraine defends itself against Russian forces, it is getting unexpected help from Syrian and Syrian-American doctors, lawyers and activists who have seen first-hand the brutality inflicted by Russian ground and air forces supporting Bashar al Assad’s regime for the…