On COI #411, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover massive upcoming U.S.-Australia war drills, Rep. Thomas Massie’s battle against the authoritarian RESTRICT Act and the Tik Tok ban, the House China Committee’s planned war games with an arms industry funded think...
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Palestinian Man Dies in Israeli Prison 3 Days Before Scheduled Release
Musab Adili, a 20-year-old Palestinian man from the West Bank, died in an Israeli prison three days before he was set to be released.
Witkoff Says Progress Made During Talks with Putin
The person heading President Donald Trump’s effort to end the war in Ukraine and repair the relationship with Russia said progress was made during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky: Russian Narratives Are Prevailing in US
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was critical of President Donald Trump. He said Russian talking points were popular in the White House and called on Trump to visit Ukraine.
US, Ukrainian Officials Resume Talks on Natural Resources Deal
President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff traveled to Russia to meet with President Valdimir Putin The White House continued in its efforts to engage with Russia and Ukraine. A top US diplomat traveled to Russia to speak with President Vladimir Putin, while US and...
Ukraine, Russia Continue to Trade Accusations of Truce Violations
Russian and Ukrainian officials who gave addresses at separate events in Turkey this weekend said there were ongoing violations of the ceasefire for energy infrastructure agreed to last month.
Europe Pledges $23 Billion in Military Support for Ukraine
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) pledged to send 21 billion euros ($23.7 billion) in future military aid for Kiev. Under the Joe Biden administration, Washington led the UDCG and was the largest contributor to the Western proxy war in Ukraine.
Hamas Has 75% of Tunnels Intact, 40,000 Fighters & Rocket Production Facilities
Israeli military sources speaking to the press revealed the lack of progress Tel Aviv has made toward one of its core goals in Gaza: eliminating Hamas. The armed wing of the Palestinian group reportedly retains 75% of its tunnel network, 40,000 fighters and the ability to produce its own weapons.
US-Mediated Talks Have Not Slowed Fighting in Ukraine
President Donald Trump made ending the war in Ukraine a top talking point on the campaign trail and has worked to bring Kiev and Moscow to the table over the first two months of his second term. However, the talks have not reduced the fighting on the ground.

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