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The United States has formally requested detailed clarification from Bulgaria regarding recent legal amendments passed by the Bulgarian parliament concerning Lukoil, the import of Russian oil, and any exceptions granted.

The United States Congress, the Greek-American community, as well as Greece and Cyprus, will miss the leadership, ethical presence and sense of purpose of John Sarbanes, who, a few days ago, announced his intention not to seek re-election in 2024.

Alpha-Omega Council (AOC), the Hellenic-American organization based in Boston, US, hosted its 2023 Honors Gala last Friday, celebrating Hellenic-American innovators and leaders, while Michael Dukakis, former Governor of Massachusetts, was feted on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

The disparity between what is reported and the actual events can sometimes be truly remarkable. Recently, the US House of Representatives passed an amendment, which some news media and political parties interpreted as a signal for the imminent establishment of US bases on certain Greek islands.

As part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the US House of Representatives approved an amendment Wednesday to examine a plan to expand the US military presence and construct bases on Greek islands.

"We live in an increasingly hostile and unpredictable world, so it is crucial to nurture strong alliances with countries that share the same values.

Legislation was introduced in the US Senate and US House of Representatives commemorating the 202nd anniversary of Greece's independence and celebrating democracy in Greece and the US.

Kevin McCarthy has emerged as the 55th Speaker of the US House of Representatives on Saturday after winning a historic battle that quelled a rebellion in the midnight hour on Saturday, The Hill reported.

Republican favorite Kevin McCarthy was named speaker of the US House of Representatives on Jan. 7 as he quelled a fierce rebellion among his party's ranks that had paralyzed the lower chamber of Congress for days.

The Republican-led US House of Representatives remained locked in a damaging stalemate Thursday as it was forced to adjourn after failing to elect a speaker for a third straight day.