US
- The Supreme Court rules the 8th Amendment applies to state laws. The ruling will prevent states from imposing excessive fines and forfeitures. [Link]
- A video surfaces show a Delaware cop putting a gun in a man’s face for no reason. [Link]
- Brian Saady breaks down the trial of El Chapo. He explains why taking El Chapo off the streets will do nothing to end drug violence. [Link]
- The Federal government shares the terror watch list with over 1,400 private groups. [Link]
- Americans want a less aggressive foreign policy. [Link]
Russiagate
- Gareth Porter explains the real motives behind the FBI investigation of Trump. [Link]
- John Kiriakou argues the FBI was close to attempting a coup against Trump. [Link]
Haiti
- The State Department urges all Americans to leave Haiti. Protesters in Haiti are demanding the country’s president step down. [Link]
- Five Americans armed with automatic rifles were arrested in Haiti. [Link]
The New Cold War
- Ukraine adds joining NATO and the EU to its constitution. [Link]
- American Paul Whelan remains in a Russia prison and is accused of being a spy. Whelan’s lawyer claims he is doing well. [Link]
- Putin says he will respond to the US putting intermediate-range missiles in Europe by targeting the US. [Link]
- Putin says he is open to arms control talks with the US, but the US must initiate the talks. [Link]
