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The Biden administration notified Congress on Tuesday that it was moving forward with more than $1 billion in new weapons deals for Israel, U.S. and congressional officials said, a massive arms package less than a week after the White House paused a shipment of bombs over a planned Israeli assault on Rafah.The latest weapons package includes the potential transfer of $700 million in tank ammunition, $500 million in tactical vehicles and $60 million in mortar rounds, the officials said.The decision to proceed with the transfers underscored the Biden administration’s reluctance to deepen its rift with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Rafah operation by restricting longer-term weapons deals with its closest Middle East ally.U.S. officials have stressed their opposition to a full-scale Israeli attack in the city, saying it could result in widespread civilian casualties and deepen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis without ending the threat Israel faces from Hamas. But they have registered their opposition so far only by withholding a single shipment of 2,000-pound bombs.
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A new stealthy Chinese corvette or light frigate has ostensibly made its maiden voyage. The ship's design has some broad similarities to Sweden's radar-evading Visby class corvettes, including a main gun that sits concealed inside low observable cupola when not in use, but is larger by all indications. How fast work on this vessel seems to be progressing also speaks to the scale and scope of China's shipbuilding capacity, something that presents huge challenges for even the country's most well-equipped competitors, principally the United States. Just two weeks ago, China's first indigenously-designed carrier, which features catapults and other major enhancements, also set out on its inaugural sea trials.This is of course symptomatic of China's rapidly expanded shipbuilding capability of late. Almost a year ago, the Office of Naval Intelligence sounded the alarm that China's shipbuilding capacity is over 200 times that of the U.S. Mixed in with this, the country has been able to build increasingly more capable ships too, meaning that quality is improving, at least in some regards, with overall quantity.
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In a bold move that has sparked widespread conversation, a Wyoming sheriff has launched an audacious recruitment campaign aimed directly at law enforcement officers in Denver, Colorado. The campaign, highlighted by a conspicuous billboard in Denver, extends an invitation to officers disillusioned by local budget cuts and perceived restrictions on their ability to enforce the law. This initiative by the Laramie County Sheriff's Office in Wyoming capitalizes on the growing discontent among Denver officers following an announcement of an $8.4 million budget reduction for the Denver Police Department, which translates to a 1.9% cut in funding.The billboard's message is clear and provocative: in Wyoming, 'breaking the law is still illegal and cops are funded.' This straightforward appeal is designed to resonate with officers who feel their hands are tied by policy changes and budget constraints in their current roles. Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak has openly expressed his understanding of the frustrations faced by Denver officers, suggesting that the restrictions placed on them in Colorado are hampering their ability to effectively do their jobs.The recruitment drive by the Wyoming sheriff's office is not just a commentary on the budgetary and policy challenges faced by law enforcement in Denver; it also underscores a broader national conversation about the support and funding for police departments. By positioning Wyoming as a haven where law enforcement is both respected and adequately funded, the campaign taps into a vein of discontent among officers who feel undervalued and constrained in their current positions.This bold strategy by the Laramie County Sheriff's Office raises questions about the future of law enforcement recruitment and the impact of local policies on officer morale and department staffing. As Denver braces for the implications of its budget cuts, the eyes of law enforcement professionals and policymakers around the country will undoubtedly be on Wyoming to see the outcome of this unconventional recruitment effort.The implications of this recruitment campaign extend beyond the immediate concerns of staffing and budgeting for law enforcement agencies. They touch on deeper issues of how communities support their police forces and the expectations placed on officers in their daily duties. As this story unfolds, it will likely continue to fuel debate on the balance between funding, policy, and the practical realities of policing in America today.
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David Trone set $57 million of his own money on fire to lose a primary election to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. T…
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It has been a sad and sobering thing to be made to realize after October of last year, that a lot of people on "Team Rea…
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If Biden gets 70% of the Jewish vote in November, it will be an announcement by American Jews that Israel's survival an…
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