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Congress sends Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package to president’s desk
After months of delays, Congress passed a $95 billion package that includes funds to arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Biden: America ‘shall respond’ after drone attack kills 3 US troops
Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the attack that also injured at least 34 U.S. service members.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
White House aide says Iranian hack of US waterworks is call to action
The hackers, who U.S. and Israeli officials said are tied to Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, breached multiple organizations in several states.
Opinion
Communication of intent and the importance of language to deterrence
The Biden administration’s rhetoric may be critical to deter not only escalation, but to stop persistent attacks in the Middle East.
By H. Steven Blum and Jacob Olidort
Senate votes to keep US troops in Syria amid Iran-backed attacks
The Senate voted down a resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria amid dozens of attacks from Iran-backed proxies in the war-torn country.
Senate votes to stop Azerbaijan aid waiver amid Armenia invasion fears
The chamber unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Azerbaijan security aid for the next two years amid fears Baku may invade southern Armenia.
Treasury sanctions Iran-backed militia members attacking US forces
Six people affiliated with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kataeb Hezbollah were sanctioned.
By Fatima Hussein and Tara Copp, AP
Opinion
The US just got serious about cybersecurity. Contractors aren’t ready.
In many cases, companies that hold intelligence aren’t aware of their own role in national security, the author argues.
By Eric Noonan
House drafts bill to strike Iran proxies amid Israel-Hamas war
Rep. Mike McCaul is preparing a draft bill to strike Iran's proxies amid fears the Israel-Hamas conflict could escalate into a broader Middle East war.
CIA publicly acknowledges 1953 coup it backed in Iran was undemocratic
The “CIA’s leadership is committed to being as open with the public as possible,” the agency said in a statement.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press