Washington, DC…Over the past several days, I have been in close contact with my national security team to give them direction on how to protect our interests and values as we end our military mission in Afghanistan. First, based on the recommendations of our diplomatic, military, and intelligence teams, I have authorized the deployment of […]
Kabul, Afghanistan (AP) — A Taliban official says the group will soon declare the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from the presidential palace in the capital, Kabul. That was the name of the country under the Taliban government ousted by U.S.-led forces after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because […]
Washington, DC…Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation Chairman Abdullah Abdullah today to discuss developments in Afghanistan and the urgency of ongoing diplomatic and political efforts to reduce the violence. The Secretary underscored the United States’ commitment to a strong relationship with the Government of Afghanistan and our […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Census Bureau today released additional 2020 Census results showing an increase in the population of U.S. metro areas compared to a decade ago. In addition, these once-a-decade results showed the nation’s diversity in how people identify their race and ethnicity. “We are excited to reach this milestone of delivering the first detailed statistics from […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.9 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 5.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. The indexes for shelter, food, energy, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Trinity County due to the McFarland and Monument fires; Tehama County due to the McFarland and Dixie fires; and Shasta County due to the McFarland Fire. The fires collectively have burned nearly 100,000 acres, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of thousands of residents. The […]
Carmel, CA…Traffic Update….Major Injury Overturned Pickup Collision Near Hwy 1 & Yankee Point Incident: 00157 Type: Trfc Collision-Major Inj Location: SR1 / Yankee Point Dr Loc Desc: NB SR1 JNO, 1/4 MI Lat/Lon: 36.488055 -121.937711 Detail Information 11:59 AM 12 [23] A27-022 1185 97 – PROVIDING 1 WAY 1184 11:49 AM 11 [22] A27-022 TRAFF […]
Albany, NY…Governor Cuomo Resigns from Office in 14 Days.
Long Beach & Stockton, CA…During a visit to a Clean California site in Long Beach, Governor Gavin Newsom outlined his plan for record investments in mental health services and behavioral health housing as part of a comprehensive approach to tackling the state’s homelessness crisis. Earlier in the day, the Governor met with residents, outreach workers and Caltrans […]
Washington, DC…As we approach the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we must never forget the enduring pain of the families and loved ones of the 2,977 innocent people who were killed. For them, 9/11 was not only a national and international tragedy; it was a personal devastation. For 20 years, […]
