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White House Hopes Gaza Ceasefire Deal Will End Israel-Hezbollah Fighting
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2024
President Joe Biden recently admitted that Israel and Hamas are not close to reaching an agreement As the tit-for-tat conflict between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah continues to escalate, a top US official said the White House hopes a ceasefire in Gaza...
IDF ‘Approves Operational Plans for Offensive in Lebanon’
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 19, 2024
The Israeli military said it would increase the readiness of its northern forces Israeli officials say Tel Aviv is preparing for an all-out war in Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah. Washington is concerned such a conflict would drag in the US, and the White House is...
Report: China’s Xi Says US Attempted To Trick Him Into Taiwan Invasion
by Connor Freeman | Jun 19, 2024
During a conversation in 2023 with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Chinese President Xi Jinping accused the US of attempting to goad him into invading the island of Taiwan. This is according to people familiar with the matter, speaking with...
Putin Visits North Korea To Discuss Security Pact
by Will Porter | Jun 19, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to North Korea for his first state visit to that country in more than 20 years. The two sides will hold talks covering a new “comprehensive” security deal, closer trade ties, and other “sensitive” issues, according to the Kremlin.
Ukraine’s War Backers Hold ‘Peace’ Conference
by Will Porter | Jun 19, 2024
Officials from more than 100 countries gathered in Switzerland over the weekend to discuss ways to end the conflict in Ukraine, devising a “peace formula” even as Western leaders continue to flood the battlefield with weapons.
Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet, Consolidates Power
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2024
The prime minister plans to make future decisions about the war in Gaza with a small consultation group. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the Israeli war cabinet after two of its six members left. The Israeli leader will form a small consultation body of...
‘Nothing Has Changed’ Since Israel Announced Limited Humanitarian Pause
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2024
The Israel Defense Forces said it would halt operations near one road in Gaza during daylight hours. The head of the UN aid agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said there has been no change on the ground since Israel’s military claimed it would open a humanitarian aid...
NATO Mulling Increasing Nuclear Deployments
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 18, 2024
The alliance’s top official voiced concerns about alleged threats from Russia and China. NATO is considering whether to move nuclear weapons out of storage and place them on standby. The civilian head of the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, also called on member states to...
China Blamed as West Fuels Nuclear Buildup
by Connor Freeman | Jun 17, 2024
A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says China is undertaking a “significant” expansion and modernization of its nuclear arsenal and predicts Beijing could be on pace to obtain in 2030 an equal number of intercontinental...
US Concerned Israel Could Drag US Into War in Lebanon
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2024
Washington fears a potential miscalculation could trigger a wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. US officials are increasingly concerned Israel is preparing for a large assault on Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah militants have exchanged...
Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir Oppose Army Pauses in Parts of Gaza
by Connor Freeman | Jun 17, 2024
Following an announcement by the Israeli military on Sunday that there will now be 11-hour daily tactical pauses along one of the bombed-out Gaza Strip’s main roads, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the plan is “unacceptable,” according to an Israeli official...
US Sanctions Israel Group Attacking Aid Shipments
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 17, 2024
Tzav 9 has targeted humanitarian aid trucks traveling through the West Bank to Gaza The US blacklisted an Israeli organization for interfering with aid shipments headed to Gaza. The group, Tzav 9, demands that no aid enter the Strip until all Israeli hostages are...
News Roundup
News Roundup 3/21/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 21, 2019
US News A sexual abuse victim advocates group release a list of hundreds of Illinois clergy and lay people who sexually abused people. [Link] Columbus police disband their moral crimes division because the chief is accused of raping two women and committing several...
News Roundup 3/20/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 20, 2019
US News The Pentagon claims the threat from China is the reason for increased military spending. [Link] The Trump Administration is requesting an $85 billion budget for intelligence agencies in 2020. [Link] Trump’s heavy-handed use of oil sanctions will lead to an...
News Roundup 3/18/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 18, 2019
US News Police department regularly withholds body camera footage that shows police abuse. [Link] Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the US will deny entry to any ICC officials investigating US and Israeli war crimes. [Link] A Pentagon inspector general report finds...
News Roundup 3/9/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 8, 2019
Kelley Vlahos breaks down how different political factions are reacting to the BDS Movement. [Link] The EUROCOM commander calls for more US troops and warships to be deployed to Europe. He also said the US is considering sending more weapons to Ukraine. [Link] The...
News Roundup 3/7/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 7, 2019
US News FDA leader Scott Gottlieb resigns. [Link] Joe Lauria explains how the 1st Amendment protects Wikileaks. [Link] Milwaukee County sheriff's office will stop sharing information with ICE. [Link] Border Patrol reports a huge spike in apprehensions of migrants on...
News Roundup 3/6/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 6, 2019
US News Luke Murray, an aide to House Republican leadership, says the NSA has ended its mass collection of call metadata. [Link] Lockheed receives $1 billion from the Pentagon on behalf of Saudi Arabia for THAAD missile defense. [Link] The US offers a $1 million...
News Roundup 3/5/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 5, 2019
US News Chelsea Manning has been subpoenaed to testify to a federal grand jury. It is suspected that the subpoena is for the sealed indictment against Julian Assange. Manning will fight the subpoena. [Link] California police officers who tased a man to death will not...
News Roundup 3/4/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Mar 4, 2019
US News Amazon removes ‘anti-vax’ content from Prime Video. [Link] Trump says he will sign an executive order that requires colleges to protect free speech to get federal research grants. [Link] The Supreme Court blocks the execution of a man whose dementia prevents...
News Roundup 2/28/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 28, 2019
US News Nikki Haley has been named to Boeing’s board of directors. [Link] Trump is looking to change US policy to make foreign small arms exports easier. Senator Bob Menendez is blocking the policy shift. [Link] The Commander of NORTHCOM says there is no threat...
News Roundup 2/27/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 27, 2019
US News Facebook is looking at cracking down on ‘anti-vaxers.’ [Link] San Francisco will expunge the records of over 8,000 marijuana convictions. [Link] Col Douglas Macgregor explains how Trump has created a possible path to peace with North Korea. [Link] Haiti Yves...
News Roundup 2/26/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 26, 2019
US Foreign Policy Trump nominates US Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft to be the Ambassador to the UN. [Link] Mikhail Gorbachev warns about the concerning status of nuclear weapons treaties. [Link] Pat Buchanan explains how foolish it would be for the US to attempt...
News Roundup 2/25/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 25, 2019
US News YouTube will demonetize videos that promote ‘anti-vax’ views. [Link] YouTube deletes 400 channels with pedophilic comments posted by other people on the videos. [Link] Microsoft employees publish an open letter to the company condemning a contract to sell...
News Roundup 2/22/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 22, 2019
Criminal Justice Topeka will hire a civilian to investigate police misconduct. [Link] An LA judge rules a new law makes police abuse records public. [Link] The Houston police chief says that his department will stop using no-knock raids in most cases. A recent...
News Roundup 2/21/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 21, 2019
US The Supreme Court rules the 8th Amendment applies to state laws. The ruling will prevent states from imposing excessive fines and forfeitures. [Link] A video surfaces show a Delaware cop putting a gun in a man’s face for no reason. [Link] Brian Saady breaks down...
News Roundup 2/20/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 20, 2019
US Heather Nauert withdraws her nomination to be US Ambassador to the UN. [Link] The 9/11 Victims Fund cuts payouts by 70%. [Link] 12 TSA employees are charged with smuggling over $100 million in cocaine. [Link] The Pentagon will buy up to 80 F-15Xs because of the...
News Roundup 2/19/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Feb 19, 2019
2020 Bernie Sanders announces he is running for the Democratic nomination in 2020. Rep Tulsi Gabbard introduces a bill that would prevent the US from spending money on weapons that violate the INF Treaty. [Link] US News Colorado marijuana sales top $6 billion over the...
