Will Porter returns to FPF to discuss Trump's maximum pressure policy against Iran and Venezuela. Will explains how the US seized four oil tankers that were carrying oil to Venezuela. Iran responded with a lack of concern saying the oil was no longer being carried by...
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Boeing Overcharged Pentagon for Spare Plane Parts, Including Soap Dispensers at 8000% Markup
A report from the Pentagon inspector general found that Boeing massively charged the Department of Defense for spare parts on the C-17 Globemaster. The overcharging included the pricing of replacement soap dispensers at 80 times the market value. “Specifically,...
The US Is Funding 70% of Israel’s Wars
A new report by the Israeli outlet Calcalist reviewed Israeli military spending on wars since October 7, finding that Washington is funding 70% of Tel Aviv’s military costs. In a little over a year, the US has provided Israel with more than $20 billion in military...
Washington Approves Weapons Sale to Riyadh Following Iran-Saudi Drills
Last week, Saudi Arabia conducted drills with its rival Iran in the Sea of Oman in a sign of warming relations between the regional powers. Following the announcement, Washington approved a massive arms sale to the Gulf Kingdom. On Thursday, the US announced it...
DoD Review Finds Half of Weapons Sent to Ukraine Lacked Documentation
The Department of Defense Inspector General reviewed hundreds of weapon shipments to Ukraine, finding that half lacked proper documentation. The report released by the Pentagon IG on October 18th examined hundreds of arms transfers to Ukraine that occurred in the...
US Slow Walking Zelensky’s Request to Join NATO
US and NATO officials said that the US and Germany are blocking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's request to join the North Atlantic alliance. Kiev has been pushing for NATO to accept Ukraine as its 33rd member as a part of Zelensky’s victory plan. Four...
US Will Buy Long-Range Drones For Kiev From Ukrainian Arms Dealers
The Joe Biden administration will spend $800 million to help Ukraine manufacture long-range drones. The move escalates the proxy war against Moscow by handing Kiev another long-range munition. Additionally, the aid marks a rare step in Washington by spending...
White House ‘Very Close’ To Finalizing Loan Ukraine $20 Billion
The US is close to an agreement with its NATO allies to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan that can be used to purchase more weapons. Washington will contribute the largest amount, $20 billion, and will use the interest from frozen Russian assets to repay the...
About 51,000 Ukrainians Have Deserted Armed Forces This Year
The Ukrainian prosecutor's office has opened 51,000 cases of desertion through the first nine months of 2024. The number of soldiers abandoning their posts is likely to double last year's total. The Times of London reported data from the Ukrainian government...

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