On COI #472, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest on the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Julian Assange. Kyle breaks down a report showing Russia’s ammunition production has doubled despite the US-led sanctions blitz, Kiev’s attack on Russian ships...
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Trump Admin Moves to Abolish Another International Aid Agency
During the opening days of the second Donald Trump administration, the White House has worked to rein in and scale down government agencies that distribute foreign aid. The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) is next on the chopping block.
South Korean Official Says Nuclear Weapons Not ‘Off the Table’
A high-level South Korean official said Seoul could seek nuclear weapons, with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul suggesting a strategic arsenal may be needed because President Donald Trump is “unpredictable.”
US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in South Korea as Show of Force
The USS Carl Vinson arrived in South Korea on Sunday. The move was a show of force and drew a sharp rebuke from Pyongyang.
Senators Panic After Trump Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
A senior Pentagon official explained to Bloomberg on Monday that President Donald Trump ordered a pause on military aid to Ukraine. The decision created bipartisan panic in the Senate.
Europe Plans $840 Billion Military Spending Surge
Member states of the European Union are mulling a multi-year proposal to ramp up the bloc’s military spending. The plan is likely to face hurdles, including opposition from Hungary.
61 Palestinian Detainees Died in Israeli Captivity Since Oct 7
The death toll for Palestinians in Israeli detention continues to rise. Three captives have died in the past week.
To Encourage Talks With Moscow, DoD Will Halt Cyber Attacks on Russia
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered his agency to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia as the White House is attempting to engage the Kremlin in talks to end the war in Ukraine. “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt...
UK, France to Work With Ukraine on Alternative to Trump Peace Plan
The UK Prime Minister said he was working with the French and Ukrainian presidents to develop an alternative peace plan for Ukraine than the one being developed by President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has discussed sending British troops to Ukraine...
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