News Roundup 3/1/18

by | Mar 1, 2018

  • The US government reports the economy grew 2.5% in Q4. [Link]
  • Hope Hicks resigns as White House Communications Director. [Link]
  • A Hamilton 68 co-founder exposes some problems in the “Russian Bots” narrative. [Link]
  • Trump suggests police should seize guns from people with suspected mental illnesses without due process. [Link]
  • A new bill would make hosts on the internet liable for the content posted by users. The bill has passed the House. [Link]
  • Senators Sanders and Lee announce Yemen War Powers Resolution. [Link]
  • Rep Barbra Lee and The House Freedom Caucus hold a hearing on AUMFs. [Link]
  • A US citizen who traveled to Tunisia to fight for ISIS has been extradited back to the US. He will face charges in Federal Court. [Link]
  • A German civilian was captured by Afghan government forces at a suspected bomb-making facility. [Link]
  • The Afghan President offers to engage in talks with the Taliban. [Link]
  • Qatar looks to buy S-400 Missiles from Russia. [Link]
  • Ben Swann takes down claims that Assad used chemical weapons. [Link]
  • Moon of Alabama debunks NYT fake news that North Korea is providing Syria with chemical weapons parts. [Link]
  • Turkey rejects calls form the US and France to engage in the UN imposed Syrian ceasefire. [Link]
  • Syrian government forces begin a ground invasion of East Ghouta. [Link]

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