On COI #302, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman break down the latest Afghanistan and Iran news, as well as President Joe Biden’s recent claim that U.S. troops are not involved in combat in the Middle East anymore. Biden’s new Washington Post op-ed included this false...
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Amnesty: Israel Using Starvation to Commit Genocide in Gaza
One of the top human rights organizations has concluded that Israel is using starvation as a means to commit genocide, in partnership with a US-based agency.
Patriot Transfer to Ukraine Stopped in Poland
A shipment of Patriot interceptors bound for Ukraine was halted for a “capability review” by Washington after the missiles had already reached Poland. The Patriot missile defense system is viewed as essential military hardware by Kiev.
New Bill Would Give Israel Access to B-2s, Massive Bombs to Strike Iran
A new bipartisan bill in Congress would give Israel access to US weaponry to conduct strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, similar to the one ordered by President Donald Trump last month.
Trump To Ramp Up Programs ‘To Build Democracy’ in Cuba
President Donald Trump ordered his administration to ramp up efforts to bring down the government in Cuba. The policy calls for tightening sanctions and programs. President Donald Trump issued the memo to his administration on Monday that instructed the...
Top Netanyahu Ally Visits the White House Regularly
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make his third trip to the US since President Donald Trump returned to the White House next week. In preparation for the summit, Netanyahu’s closest adviser, Ron Dermer, is visiting the White House. A White House...
Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria After Former Al-Qaeda Leader’s Takeover
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that removed sanctions on Syria following the fall of the government led by Bashar al-Assad. In December, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the founder of al-Qaeda’s Syria affiliate, seized control of Damascus late...
Ukraine, Eastern European NATO Countries to Leave Anti-Landmine Treaty
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to remove Kiev from the international treaty that outlaws the use of anti-personnel landmines. Ukraine has used outlawed landmines throughout the conflict in violation of the pact.
Senate Votes Down War Powers Resolution Aiming to Rein In Trump Striking Iran
The upper chamber in Congress rejected a War Powers Resolution that would have required the president to get approval from the legislature before striking Iran. Last week, Donald Trump ordered the bombing of three nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic.

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