Politics
US Officials Warn of Global Threats
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a speech in Athens, Greece, urging Western nations to return to their democratic roots. Meanwhile, Sen. Rand Paul expressed concerns about potential Russian biological weapons research involving the plague. Vice President Vance emphasized Iran's need for 'meaningful' enrichment reductions.
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The Hill
Iran must do something “meaningful” related to their stockpile of enriched uranium to make progress in nuclear negotiations with the U.S., Vice President Vance said in an interview with Reuters on Tuesday. Iran’s claim of a right to enrichment is a key sticking point in negotiations over its nuclear
2026-10-07 14:10 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) raised concerns that Russia could potentially be conducting biological weapons research involving the plague as global health officials seek more information about the mysterious death of a worker at a Siberian lab. The 28-year-old worker died on Oct. 2 after being hospitalize
2026-10-07 14:14 UTC
The Hill
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a major address from Greece on Wednesday, urging Western nations to return to their “civilizational roots” as the Trump administration seeks to reassure uneasy European allies. Speaking near the Acropolis, Rubio is expected to argue that the U.S. and Europ
2026-10-07 14:30 UTC