Biden’s Defense Department announces new multi-billion-dollar aid packages for Ukraine
The Biden White House announced billions of dollars of additional military assistance to Ukraine in a final push ahead of the impending Trump administration.
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NYSE, Nasdaq to Close on Jan. 9 to Observe Day of Mourning for Carter
Both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will halt trading on Jan. 9, 2025, in recognition of the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Composite will close on Jan. 9, 2025, in observance of a day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died
US Announces Additional $5.9 Billion in Ukraine Military, Budget Support
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said direct budget support is vital for maintaining critical functions within Ukraine’s government during the winter months. The United States on Monday announced nearly $6 billion in additional military and direct budgetary support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict. The announcement was made just weeks before President Joe Biden’s term
These six states banned or limited DEI at colleges and universities in 2024
Six states banned the practice of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their educational institutions in 2024 alone.
Carter’s State Funeral to Commence on Jan. 4, Burial on Jan. 9
The Joint Task Force of the National Capital Region will conduct the state funeral, which lasts seven to 10 days. Ceremonies for former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will begin on Jan. 4, 2025, and end with his burial in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on Jan. 9, 2025. The multi-day event’s schedule was announced
Smugglers abandon two migrant girls at southern border with note to authorities
Smugglers left two young children to fend for themselves at the southern border, for them to be rescued shortly after by Texas troopers.
Jimmy Carter ‘killer rabbit attack’ story highlighted his struggles as president
After the passing of 100-year-old former President Jimmy Carter, many are recalling the “killer rabbit" incident in which Carter had to fight off a berserk swamp creature while fishing in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.