U.S. and Europe Consider Russian Assets to Help Ukraine Amid Depleting Funds

TL/DR - The Biden administration is discussing with allies the possibility of seizing more than $300 billion in Russian central bank assets in Western nations to support Ukraine’s war effort, as financial support is dwindling. The funds were frozen following the invasion of Ukraine, but seizing them has been deemed legally challenging by Treasury…

EPA Made Unprecedented Speed and Progress in 2023

TL/DR - In 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made significant strides in environmental protection and climate change mitigation, backed by investments from the Biden-Harris Administration. The agency introduced more than 50 rules, invested over $57 billion in environmental projects, and implemented crucial measures such as new…

VA Police Initiate Use of Body Cams for Enhanced Transparency

TL/DR - All Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks police officers will start wearing body cameras from December 21, as part of a policy implemented following President Biden's executive order requiring all federal law enforcement agencies to wear body cameras. The body cameras will be in use during specific events such as when a weapon is…