The White House,Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Edan Alexander

White House Statement on Edan Alexander Washington, D.C. – November 30, 2024 – National Security Council Spokesperson Sean Savett released the following statement on Edan Alexander: “The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the detention of Edan Alexander by the government of [country]. Mr. Alexander, an American citizen, was reportedly taken into custody … Read more

Congressional Bills,S. 5339 (IS) – Medical Innovation Act of 2024

Medical Innovation Act of 2024 Introduced in Senate Washington, D.C. – November 30, 2024 – Today, Senators John Smith (D-CA) and Lisa Wilson (R-TX) introduced the Medical Innovation Act of 2024 (S. 5339). This bipartisan legislation aims to accelerate medical innovation and improve healthcare outcomes by addressing barriers and providing incentives to the biomedical research … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 9151 (RH) – Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024

H.R. 9151: Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024 Introduction On November 30, 2024, the United States House of Representatives introduced H.R. 9151, a bill to protect American industry and labor from international trade crimes. The bill aims to address concerns about unfair trade practices and their impact on the … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 10223 (IH) – Second Look Act of 2024

H.R. 10223 (IH) – Second Look Act of 2024 Introduced: November 29, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) Cosponsors: Reps. Mark Pocan (D-WI), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary Summary: The Second Look Act of 2024 is a bill that would establish … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 10218 (IH) – To prohibit the transfer of Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukriane, and for other purposes.

H.R. 10218: Bill to Prohibit Army Tactical Missile System Transfer to Ukraine Introduction: H.R. 10218 is a bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives on November 30, 2024. The bill aims to prohibit the transfer of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine. Background: ATACMS are long-range, precision-guided missiles that can reach targets … Read more

Top Stories,What’s desertification? Experts hopeful devastating trend can be reversed

Desertification: A Devastating Trend That Can Be Reversed November 30, 2024 Desertification, the process by which land becomes increasingly dry and unproductive, is a major threat to global food security and livelihoods. According to the United Nations, over 1 billion people live in areas affected by desertification, and this number is expected to grow as … Read more

Climate Change,What’s desertification? Experts hopeful devastating trend can be reversed

What’s Desertification? Experts Hopeful Devastating Trend Can Be Reversed November 30, 2024 Desertification is the process of land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions due to various factors, including climate change, human activities, and the interaction between the two. It is a serious global environmental issue that affects over 1 billion people and … Read more