The US State Department has called to formalize a NATO-like alliance between itself, Japan, Australia and India, currently known as the "Quad." The Deputy Secretary of State, Stephen Biegun, said he would like the new alliance to serve as a bulwark against Beijing,...
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Trump Says He Is Setting Up a Meeting With Putin
The Kremlin appeared to confirm that a summit was being planned President-elect Donald Trump said he is working on setting up a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In response, Moscow said Putin is willing to sit down with Trump without preconditions. On...
Gabbard Says She Now Supports FISA Section 702
President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, told Senators that she now supports Section 702 of the FISA Act. 702 is viewed as giving the US government the power to surveil Americans warrantlessly. Gabbard previously...
Trump’s Presidency May Create Issues With Israel’s Plan to Ramp Up Domestic Arms Production
As Israel is set to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into its domestic bomb-manufacturing capability to reduce its dependence on the US, incoming President Donald Trump’s return to office may create issues with Tel Aviv’s plan. Last week, Tel Aviv announced...
House Passes Bill To Protect Israeli PM Netanyahu From ICC
One of the first acts of the Republican-led 119th Congress was to pass a bill that would sanction officials attempting to arrest or investigate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes in Gaza.
US Sanctions Top Official in NATO Member’s Government
Washington has sanctioned a senior Hungarian official over alleged corruption. Budapest fired back, saying the designation was an act of “personal revenge” by the outgoing Joe Biden administration.
Biden to Rush Final ‘Substantial’ Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
Before President Joe Biden exits the White House later this month, he is planning a massive final aid package for Ukraine. The Pentagon will attempt to rush the weapons to Kiev before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Top Trump Official Claims Iran Is the Problem in the Middle East, Vows Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Protesters
The incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said the Trump administration would target Iran in the Middle East and crack down on pro-Palestian protesters in the US to support Israel. In an interview with Mark Levin, Waltz explained the "philosophy" of the...
Israel Rushes Soldier Out of Brazil to Avoid War Crimes Investigation
An Israeli soldier was immediately evacuated from Brazil by the country’s embassy after a Brazilian court proposed investigating the man for committing war crimes. In response, Tel Aviv instructed its soldiers to be careful about what they post on social media. ...

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