/tags/war War en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:34:40 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-08/multiple-columbus-speaking-events-canceled-for-doctor-who-treated-palestinian-bomb-victims Oxford University's Dr. Nick Maynard was supposed to speak about how Israel's bombing of Gaza is also an attack on healthcare workers there. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:34:40 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-08/multiple-columbus-speaking-events-canceled-for-doctor-who-treated-palestinian-bomb-victims George Shillcock /politics-government/2023-11-17/pro-palestinian-protestors-block-entrance-to-osus-presidents-office-building-call-for-ceasefire This is at least the fourth time pro-Palestinian protestors have disrupted government proceedings in recent weeks. The demonstrations have interrupted two Columbus City Council meetings and one OSU Board of Trustees meeting. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:33:28 GMT /politics-government/2023-11-17/pro-palestinian-protestors-block-entrance-to-osus-presidents-office-building-call-for-ceasefire George Shillcock /news-partners/2020-06-30/democrats-fault-trump-over-russia-bounty-allegations-ask-for-more-information House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer led Democrats to a White House briefing on reported payments by Russia to militants in Afghanistan to target U.S. troops. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:29:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-06-30/democrats-fault-trump-over-russia-bounty-allegations-ask-for-more-information Alana Wise, Alana Wise, Philip Ewing /news-partners/2020-06-29/congress-unites-to-demand-answers-from-trump-on-russian-bounties-in-afghanistan Lawmakers in both parties demand to learn more from the Trump administration after press reports suggested that Russian operatives have paid Afghan insurgents to target U.S. forces. Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:40:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-06-29/congress-unites-to-demand-answers-from-trump-on-russian-bounties-in-afghanistan Philip Ewing /news-partners/2020-03-04/u-s-launches-defensive-strike-at-taliban-as-fragile-afghan-peace-deal-teeters The strike followed President Trump's call with the Taliban, during which he says they agreed "we don't want violence." Still, the group has led a wave of attacks since signing the landmark deal. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:57:17 GMT /news-partners/2020-03-04/u-s-launches-defensive-strike-at-taliban-as-fragile-afghan-peace-deal-teeters Colin Dwyer, David Welna /news-partners/2020-03-02/defense-secretary-gives-go-ahead-for-u-s-troops-to-start-afghan-drawdown A peace deal signed with the Taliban calls for 4,000 of the approximately 13,000 U.S. forces in Afghanistan to leave within 135 days and for all U.S. troops to be out within 14 months. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:39:45 GMT /news-partners/2020-03-02/defense-secretary-gives-go-ahead-for-u-s-troops-to-start-afghan-drawdown David Welna /news-partners/2020-02-14/u-s-reaches-reduction-in-violence-deal-with-taliban-in-afghanistan The step is meant to serve as an initial confidence-building measure and would last for seven days. A more formal agreement could be signed in the coming weeks. Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:04:11 GMT /news-partners/2020-02-14/u-s-reaches-reduction-in-violence-deal-with-taliban-in-afghanistan Laurel Wamsley /news-partners/2020-02-13/senate-approves-legislation-to-limit-presidents-war-powers-against-iran Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., led the effort to pass a bipartisan war powers resolution to end the president's ability to launch further strikes against Iran. The Trump administration has vowed to veto it. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:49:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-02-13/senate-approves-legislation-to-limit-presidents-war-powers-against-iran Claudia Grisales /news-partners/2020-01-31/trump-administration-loosens-obama-era-restrictions-on-land-mine-use The White House says it's lifting a ban on the weapon's use outside the Korean Peninsula. The administration calls it an "important tool," though statistics show it is most dangerous to civilians. Fri, 31 Jan 2020 20:46:24 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-31/trump-administration-loosens-obama-era-restrictions-on-land-mine-use Colin Dwyer /news-partners/2020-01-30/house-votes-no-war-against-iran-in-rebuke-to-trump Lawmakers passed two bills seeking to limit the president's ability to take military action without the prior approval of lawmakers. The White House has signaled that Trump would veto the legislation. Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:19:01 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-30/house-votes-no-war-against-iran-in-rebuke-to-trump Merrit Kennedy