- CNN uncovered the maker of a .gif that appeared in a Trump Tweet. In a statement released by CNN on the issue, CNN said it would reveal the identity of the user if he posted more content. [Link]
- South Dakota will allow people to braid hair without a license. [Link]
- A court ruled that Hobby Lobby must forfeit Iraqi artifacts smuggled to Hobby Lobby via Israel and the UAE. The artifacts are valued at $3 million. [Link]
- The US warns North Korea that the window for a diplomatic solution is closing. [Link]
- Chinese and Japanese demand is driving up the price of cryptocurrencies. [Link]
- At least 14 people were left dead by gun fighting between Mexican gangs on Wednesday. [Link]
- General Haftar’s forces claim to control all of Benghazi. [Link]
- One US soldier was killed, and two more were wounded in Afghanistan on Wednesday. [Link]
- Israel approved 800 homes in Jewish areas of East Jerusalem. [Link]
- Tensions are increasing between civilians and the Iraqi army in Mosul. An Iraqi Lt. Gen. said that all remaining civilians are related to ISIS fighters. [Link]
- About 300 ISIS fighters remain in West Mosul. [Link]
- The head of the YPG militia says that the movement of Turkish troops to the Syrian border is a Turkish declaration of war with the YPG. [Link]
- This article shows a map of control for the conflict in Yemen. [Link]
- The Philippines government claims to have captured the main financial backer of the militants controlling part of the city of Marawi. [Link]
On Foreign Policy Focus #62, I look at some polling that may give insight into how Trump won the election. Trump ran as the less hawkish candidate on foreign policy but has adopted a Hillary Clinton style Foreign Policy. I also update Iraq, Libya, Russia, and Mosul. LISTEN HERE!!
