In a dramatic escalation aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on any country that continues to do business with Moscow if a peace agreement is not reached within the next 50 days. “We’re going to …
Read More »Pentagon Considers Giving Up NATO Supreme Commander Role
For nearly 75 years, the United States has held the position of NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), a role first occupied by World War II hero and future president Dwight D. Eisenhower. However, the Pentagon is now considering relinquishing this powerful post as part of a broader military restructuring …
Read More »Biden Commends NATO Strength, Pledges More Aid For Ukraine Against Russia
Ashley Murray, South Dakota Searchlight President Joe Biden said NATO “is more powerful than ever” in remarks Tuesday to honor the 75th anniversary of the alliance and reaffirm allied support for Ukraine one day after Russian missile strikes on a children’s hospital killed dozens in Kyiv. Biden spoke at the …
Read More »U.S., NATO, and E.U. Say China Is Responsible For Cyber Attack
The United States government is blaming China for a cyber attack against Microsoft. The U.S., the National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the European Union (E.U.) are accusing China’s Ministry of State Security of using “criminal contract hackers” to disrupt activities around the world and to make money. “This irresponsible …
Read More »Pres. Biden To Meet With Russian President Putin In Geneva Next Month
President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, in about three weeks, the White House confirmed Tuesday. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the meeting would occur on June 16. The two leaders will discuss “the full range of pressing issues, as we seek …
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