US tightens curbs as Cambodia moves closer into China’s embrace 

December 10 By Andrew Nachemson The United States has announced new restrictions on Cambodia, including an arms embargo, citing the “growing influence” of the Chinese military, as well as corruption and human rights abuses. The State Department imposed an arms embargo while the Commerce Department…

Report Says Russian Hackers Haven’t Eased Spying Efforts 

December 6 By Eric Tucker The elite Russian state hackers behind last year’s massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign hardly eased up this year, managing plenty of infiltrations of U.S. and allied government agencies and foreign policy think tanks with consummate craft and stealth, a leading cybersecurity…

How the Politics of Abortion Are Poised to Intensify 

December 3 By Jeremy W. Peters With the Supreme Court now looking likely to weaken or overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision on abortion, activists and both political parties are bracing for a new battle over one of the country’s longest-running cultural divides. State…

US to Require Vaccines for All Border Crossers in January 

November 24 By Zeke Miller President Joe Biden will require essential, nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers, government and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22, the administration planned to announce. A senior administration official said the…

Alaska Governor Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery 

November 24 By Mark Thiessen Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy underwent shoulder surgery Wednesday, and a statement from his office said he was “recovering and doing well.” Dunleavy’s spokesperson Patty Sullivan initially told The Associated Press that Dunleavy turned power over to Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer…