Focus Washington October 2022

Pentagon Says Russia, China Biggest Concern for U.S. Defense Strategy

October 28, 2022 Maja Popovska

The Pentagon has unveiled a new collection of documents describing a comprehensive security policy for the United States, seeking more deterrence against a list of threats headed by Russia and China, The Hill reported. Eight […]

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The families of the victims of a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas are demanding a resignation

Uvalde Victims Families Urge Resignation of Texas Public Safety Director

October 28, 2022 Maja Popovska

The Texas public safety director was accosted by family members of students murdered in the Uvalde school shooting, and they requested his resignation for the troopers of his agency’s inability to promptly engage the shooter […]

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Treasury Secretary Doesn’t See ‘Signs of Recession’

October 28, 2022 Maja Popovska

Following the publication of statistics by the Commerce Department showing that the economy recovered in the third quarter of the year, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated on Thursday that she does not see any indications […]

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US Accelerates Plans to Store Upgraded Nukes in Europe

October 27, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The United States has sped up the fielding of a more accurate version of its mainstay nuclear bomb to NATO bases in Europe. The move involves replacing older weapons with the newer version at various […]

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Saudi Support of Ukraine Doesn’t Compensate for OPEC+ Cut, Blinken Says

October 27, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Saudi Arabia’s recent moves to provide aid to Ukraine and its vote at the United Nations condemning Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory are positive developments, but do not compensate for the “wrong” decision by OPEC+ […]

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Progressive Democrats Retract Biden Ukraine Letter after Furious Debate

October 27, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The progressive caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives retracted a letter sent by 30 members urging President Joe Biden to engage in direct talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The retraction […]

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Elon Musk Is a Geopolitical Chaos Agent

October 27, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The richest man in the world has inserted himself into some of the most combustible conflicts across the globe. Over recent months, Elon Musk has emerged to be a new agent of chaos in global politics. […]

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Police Face an Armed Public as Texas Goes Permitless on Guns

October 27, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Sheriffs, police officers, and district attorneys in urban parts of Texas have seen an increase in people carrying weapons and in spur-of-the-moment gunfire since the state began to allow most adults to carry a handgun […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Republicans Gain – Democrats More Active, Republicans More Enthused

October 27, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, October 27, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43%Up 1 from Tuesday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls, ranging from 39% (Emerson) to 45% (YouGov). Biden’s disapproval […]

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DOJ Puts Tesla’s Self-Driving Claims Under Criminal Probe

October 27, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The US Department of Justice has put Tesla under criminal investigation over claims that the company’s electric vehicles can drive themselves, joining several other legal challenges over the company’s claims about its self-driving technology(autopilot software), […]

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Pentagon Successfully Tests Hypersonic ‘Sounding’ Rocket

October 27, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In its efforts to advance the Pentagon’s efforts in the race with Russia and China to develop high-speed weaponry that can evade modern defense systems, the US Navy and Army have allegedly conducted a successful […]

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Number of Reports of ‘Terrorist’ Encounters by US Border Patrol Surges

October 27, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

According to US Customs and Border Patrol data published earlier this week, CBP agents apprehended 98 illegal immigrants so far at the US southern border with names matching those on the Terror Screening Dataset, a […]

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Study Shows Americans Live Shorter in Conservative States

October 27, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A new study published Wednesday in the scientific journal PLOS One shows that while states with more liberal policies are associated with lower mortality rates, Americans die younger in states with more conservative policies. The […]

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CIA Director Visited Ukraine for ‘Intelligence Sharing’

October 27, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The US spy chief made an unannounced visit to Ukraine earlier this month to reinforce the US commitment to provide support to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, including continued intelligence sharing, CNN reported […]

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Sixth Edition of Future Investment Initiative Kicks Off in Riyadh

October 26, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The Future Investment Initiative has officially begun in Riyadh. Known as “Davos in the Desert,” the annual forum is hosting more than 7,000 delegates and more than 500 speakers from across 50 nations. The annual forum […]

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Climate Pledges Are Falling Short Making Way for Chaotic Future

October 26, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Countries around the world are failing to live up to their commitments to fight climate change, making way for a chaotic future with more intense flooding, wildfires, drought, heat waves, and species extinction. A new […]

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Growing Number of Republicans Say Trump Won’t Be GOP Nominee

October 26, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

More and more prominent Republicans are warning against former President Donald Trump from running again for the White House in 2024. The Republicans are warning that if Trump runs, he will lose. Rifts within the GOP […]

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US and UK Vow to Support Ukraine, Counter China

October 26, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

President Joe Biden and the new British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, agreed during talks to work together to support Ukraine and stand up to China. Biden and Sunak spoke for the first time a few […]

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New Frontline of Abortion Battle Emerges in New Mexico

October 26, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A new frontline of the abortion battle in the United States has emerged in New Mexico. Two conservative towns are set to outlaw the medical procedure despite abortion remaining legal in the state. Clovis and Hobbs […]

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Meta Platforms Issued $18.6 Million Fine by Turkish Competition Board

October 26, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc was issued on Wednesday a 346.72 million lira ($18.63 million) fine by Turkey’s competition authority for breaking competition law, the watchdog statement said. The Turkish Competition Authority (RK), the government agency […]

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Washington Vows to Protect Seoul and Tokyo with Nukes

October 26, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A top State Department official has said that the United States would use its full military capabilities, including nuclear weapons, to protect South Korea and Japan from a potential attack from North Korea. US Deputy […]

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DeSantis Must Hand Over Migrant Flights Records, Judge Orders

October 26, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Governor Ron DeSantis’ office has been ordered to turn over records connected to the migrants’ flights from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard within the next 20 days after a Florida judge on Tuesday found that the […]

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Ukraine’s President Zelensky Pledges to Definitely Liberate Crimea

October 26, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Ukraine will definitely liberate Crimea and return this part of its territory not only to the all-Ukrainian space but also to the all-European space, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Tuesday. Addressing virtually parliamentary leaders […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Mayor of LA – Alaska, Iowa, New Hampshire, New York, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona

October 25, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Tuesday, October 25, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 42%Same as yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 39% (Emerson) to 45% (YouGov). Biden’s disapproval rating […]

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Republicans Want Working-Class Voters But Don’t Support Workers

October 25, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The Republican Party seeks to rebrand itself as the party of the working class, but its lawmakers remain as hostile as ever towards any kind of organized labor. After years of struggle, labor unions now […]

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Adidas to End Kanye West Partnership After String of Controversies

October 25, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Adidas announced it will end its partnership with Kanye West following a rash of offensive behavior from the American rapper. The once-thriving shoe brand was turned into a lightning rod for criticism after West, who […]

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Only 5 Percent of US Plastic Recycled Last Year

October 25, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A mere five percent of 51 million tons of U.S. plastic waste was recycled last year. Almost 95 percent of the 51 million tons of wrappers, bottles, and bags were dumped into landfills, oceans, or scattered […]

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White House Denies Dissuading US Companies from Going to Saudi

October 25, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The White House “categorically” denied dissuading U.S. businesses and companies from attending the “Davos in the desert” in Saudi Arabia this week. Reports were circulating that cited current and former U.S. officials suggesting the White […]

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Former US Military Pilot who Worked in China Arrested in Australia

October 25, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A former U.S. military pilot who worked in China was arrested in Australia and faces extradition back to the United States. Daniel Edmund Duggan, 54, was arrested by the Australian Federal Police in the rural town […]

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IAEA’s Grossi Thanks US for Supporting Their Efforts in Ukraine

October 25, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi informed in a post on Twitter on Monday that he had expressed his gratitude to the United States for supporting the agency’s efforts in […]

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