Larsen Op-Ed: NATO must continue to stand with Ukraine
In October, representatives from NATO member countries, including the United States, gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the 69th annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The primary focus of this year’s session was NATO allies’ and partners’ unwavering support for Ukraine. As a member of the Assembly’s Defence and Security Committee, I presented my second […]
McCarthy ousted, Pelosi evicted, what’s next in that game of congressional musical chairs
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 3, 2023—Representative Matt Gaetz (FL-01) led a revolt that successfully ousted fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) as Speaker of the House. This is the first time in U.S. history that a speaker has been removed in a no-confidence vote. “Kevin McCarthy couldn’t keep his word,” Representative Gaetz told reporters outside of the […]
Biden authorizes the deployment of an additional 3,000 troops to Europe
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 14, 2023—Through an executive order, President Joe Biden on Thursday, July 13, authorize the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to mobilize 3,000 reserve troops for Operation Atlantic Resolve to increase support the United States European Command. “I hereby determine that it is necessary to augment the active Armed […]
US State Department issues “Do Not Travel Advisory” to Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 14, 2023—The U.S. State Department on Monday issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for U.S. citizens to leave Russia immediately “due to the unpredictable consequences of the unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces.” The Advisory warns of the risk of wrongful detention by Russian government security officials […]
Fact or Fiction: Misinformation spreading on social media regarding the Russo-Ukraine conflict
Misinformation surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been spreading like wildfire on social media and mainstream media. Fantastical stories of heroism in Ukraine particularly have become rampant as many onlookers cheer on Ukrainian patriotism. But not all of these stories are exactly true. The Lynnwood Times compiled a list of stories surrounding the conflict to […]
