Tag: Ukraine

‘Don’t Look at Twitter:’ McConnell Tells Europe That GOP Leaders Support Aid to Ukraine

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told Western allies that reports about the death of Republican support for further involvement by the U.S. in the Russia-Ukraine war have been “greatly exaggerated.” McConnell delivered the remark on Friday at the Munich Security Conference that assembled heads of state, politicians, military officers, as well as security experts…


Blinken Says US Has Had Talks With Elon Musk About Starlink in Ukraine

WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that the U.S. government has had conversations with Elon Musk about the use of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. SpaceX this month said it has taken steps to prevent Ukraine’s military from using the company’s Starlink service for controlling drones in the region during the country’s…


Thousands of Chip Companies in China Closed in 2022

Microchips—or semiconductors—found in iPhones, computers, and advanced fighter jets, are the brains of modern life. And it seems China is falling behind in making them. Thousands of Chinese chip companies are closing, marking a 70 percent rise from the year before. What do these record closures mean for U.S.-China relations? And as the world teeters…


Capitol Report: Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine; Ohio Congressman Discusses Fallout From Chemical Spill

President Joe Biden makes a surprise visit to Ukraine. It comes as the United States warns China against sending lethal weapons to Russia. Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are reporting adverse reactions after being told it was safe to return home. The state plans to open a clinic soon to analyze their symptoms. Congressman Bill…


LIVE NOW: NTD Evening News (Feb. 20): Explosion Reported at Ohio Metal Factory, Multiple Injured; Biden Visits Ukraine, Announces More Aid

An explosion was reported at a metal factory in Bedford, Ohio, on Feb. 20. According to local media outlets, ambulances and fire crews were on the scene, with several people reportedly injured. Videos posted on social media showed fire and large plumes of smoke coming from the building. President Joe Biden made an unannounced trip…


NTD Evening News (Feb. 20): Explosion Reported at Ohio Metal Factory, Multiple Injured; Biden Visits Ukraine, Announces More Aid

An explosion was reported at a metal factory in Bedford, Ohio, on Feb. 20. According to local media outlets, ambulances and fire crews were on the scene, with several people reportedly injured. Videos posted on social media showed fire and large plumes of smoke coming from the building. President Joe Biden made an unannounced trip…


NTD Business (Feb. 20): SCOTUS Cases Could Affect Internet Free Speech; Biden Vows Support in Ukraine Visit

The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases about online speech this week. They’re about whether social media platforms could be sued for recommending content to users. Meta wants users to pay a monthly fee to get a check mark. What perks can people get, and how would it help with Meta’s revenue? President…


LIVE NOW: NTD Business (Feb. 20): SCOTUS Cases Could Affect Internet Free Speech; Biden Vows Support in Ukraine Visit

The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases about online speech this week. They’re about whether social media platforms could be sued for recommending content to users. We look at what’s at stake. Meta wants users to pay a monthly fee to get a check mark. What perks can people get, and how would…


Biden Arrives in Poland After His Secret Trip to Kyiv

President Joe Biden arrived in Poland by train following his surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion. During his two-day visit in Warsaw, Biden is slated to meet Polish President Andrzej Duda, a key ally of Kyiv and an outspoken critic of Moscow’s ongoing “special military operation.” On Monday,…


Revealed: Biden’s Written Message in Ukraine’s Guestbook

President Joe Biden expressed solidarity with Ukraine during his surprise five-hour visit to the Eastern European country on Monday. In a note to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the guestbook of the Mariinskyi Palace, which is the official residence of Ukraine’s president, Biden wrote: “I am honored to be welcomed again in Kyiv.” “I stand…