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US Battle-Testing Anti-Drone Weapon for War with Russia in Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 4, 2024
The US has deployed a new combat vehicle to Gaza with the aim of field testing the weapon for use in Ukraine, as the Pentagon hopes it will help repel Russian drone attacks. Moscow's forces have made significant territorial gains in Ukraine, in part, by overwhelming...
South Korea Ends Military Pact with North After Tit-for-Tat Balloon Quarrel
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 3, 2024
Seoul says it is scrapping a 2018 military agreement with Pyongyang after North Korea floated hundreds of trash-filled balloons into South Korea. The DPRK says the trash barrage was a response to a years-long South Korean campaign that sent propaganda messages into...
Nearly 40% of Rafah Buildings Damaged Or Destroyed
by Kyle Anzalone | Jun 2, 2024
Satellite imagery shows that 40% of the buildings in the southern region of the Gaza Strip have now been damaged or destroyed by the Israeli onslaught. Before Israel began its assault on the city, Rafah had served as a refuge for over 1 million Palestinians. ...
NATO Chief Asks Allies to Commit $44 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine Annually
by Kyle Anzalone | May 30, 2024
The secretary-general of NATO is asking its 32 members to commit $44 billion in military aid to Ukraine every year. The request is two times larger than an earlier proposal of $108 billion over five years, and the military aid would also be funneled through NATO...
Israel Used US-Made Bombs in Rafah Tent Camp Massacre
by Dave DeCamp | May 29, 2024
Investigations from CNN and the New York Times found that the bombs Israel dropped on a tent camp in Rafah on Sunday were made in the US.
Blinken Hints US Will Allow Ukraine To Strike Russian Territory With US Missiles
by Dave DeCamp | May 29, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday hinted that the US may allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with US-made missiles, which would risk provoking a major response from Moscow.
White House Threatens to Strengthen Sanctions on China and Russia
by Kyle Anzalone | May 28, 2024
The Biden administration is attempting to rally its allies to strengthen sanctions aimed at disrupting the relationship between Russia and China. Washington has increasingly attempted to use trade and financial blacklists to punish Beijing and Moscow for what the...
Israeli Knesset Considers Law that Will Label UN Aid Agency as ‘Terror Group’
by Kyle Anzalone | May 27, 2024
The Israeli legislature plans to hold a vote on a bill that would name the UN Aid Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) as a terrorist organization. Since October 7, Israel has killed hundreds of UNRWA staff in Gaza and alleged the group has ties to Hamas. The Knesset...
White House Calls on Kenya to Expedite Armed Deployment to Haiti
by Kyle Anzalone | May 26, 2024
Responding to the deaths of two American missionaries in Haiti, the White House is pushing Kenya to rush armed men to Port-au-Prince. The US is providing funding and training for about 1,000 Kenyan troops that will be sent to Haiti and transfer authority to a...
Biden to Make Kenya Major Non-NATO Ally as Country Delays Armed Deployment to Haiti
by Kyle Anzalone | May 23, 2024
President Joe Biden announced the US would make Kenya a Major non-NATO Ally (MNNA) during President William Ruto’s visit to Washington. Countries that become MNNAs receive more access to American training, weapons, and technology. In exchange for Ruto agreeing to send...
Russia Begins Nuclear Weapons Drills Near Ukrainian Border
by Kyle Anzalone | May 22, 2024
Russian forces are undergoing a test of their ability to deploy tactical nuclear weapons near the country’s border with Ukraine. The Kremlin announced the war games earlier this month in response to Western leaders suggesting NATO troops could enter Ukraine. ...
Israel Seizes AP’s Equipment, Reverses Move After Pressure
by Kyle Anzalone | May 21, 2024
Israeli authorities seized broadcasting equipment from the Associated Press and blocked the outlet’s live feed of Gaza. The move is part of a crackdown on media in Israel. The White House expressed concern over the theft of the American outlet’s equipment. The AP...
News Roundup
News Roundup 1/25/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 25, 2019
US News Wikileaks is suing the US to reveal any secret charges against Julian Assange. [Link] Michael Treacy on the latest BuzzFeed Russiagate blunder. [Link] Venezuela The State Department withdraws non-emergency personnel from Venezuela and issues a warning advising...
News Roundup 1/24/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 24, 2019
Venezuelan Regime Change The US recognizes Juan Guaido as interim president of Venezuela. [Link] Juan Guaido declares himself interim president of Venezuela. [Link] Venezuelan president Maduro cuts diplomatic ties with the US and gives US diplomats 72 hours to leave...
News Roundup 1/23/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 23, 2019
Defense Spending Matt Taibbi explains how the government can now legally lie on public spending reports. [Link] The 2019 defense budget has nearly $20 billion in earmarks. [Link] NATO The House passes a bill that will prevent any US funds from being used to withdraw...
News Roundup 1/22/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 22, 2019
2020 Kamala Harris announces she is running for president in 2020. [Link] How the Democrat 2020 candidates reacted to Trump’s Syria withdraw. [Link] Police Shootings The former Chicago police officer who killed Laquan McDonald was sentenced to six years and nine...
News Roundup 1/18/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 18, 2019
US Foreign Policy Trump says the US will add 20 missile defense positions in Alaska and invest in space-based missile defense. [Link] Senator Rand Paul says Trump will remove US troops from Syrian and some troops from Afghanistan. [Link] Daniel Larison explains...
News Roundup 1/17/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2019
US News Roku deletes the InfoWars app. [Link] US veterans who are suffering from illnesses caused by Burn Pits lose a decade long court case. The Supreme Court rejected their appeal. [Link] US Foreign Policy Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin tells the Senate to allow...
News Roundup 1/16/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 16, 2019
FBI Investigates Trump Glenn Greenwald breaks down the FBI investigation of Trump following the firing of James Comey. Greenwald explains how the investigation turned up nothing and was dangerous. He highlights the failures in the mainstream media’s coverage of the...
News Roundup 1/15/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2019
The Neocons The Neocons are returning to influence within the Trump Administration and the Democratic Party. [Link] Glenn Greenwald on the Democratic elite’s reunion with the neocons and the Democratic voters’ move towards militarism. [Link] Matt Taibbi: The Return of...
News Roundup 1/11/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 11, 2019
The Pentagon The acting Defense Secretary has been critical of the F-35. [Link] The Pentagon accepts midair refueling tankers from Boeing despite flaws. [Link] Two Green Berets plea guilty to attempting to smuggle about $1 million worth of cocaine from Colombia to the...
News Roundup 1/10/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 10, 2019
US News Fiat Chrysler will pay $650 million in settlement for emissions cheating. [Link] A lawsuit in Missouri challenges the Constitutionality of laws that prevent people from feeding the homeless. The lawsuit claims the laws infringe on the freedom of religion by...
News Roundup 1/9/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 9, 2019
US News A federal judge rules the state of Oregon cannot fine a man for calling himself an engineer. The state attempted to fine the man $500. The court found calling himself an engineer was within his first amendment rights. [Link] New Hampshire police arrested a man...
News Roundup 1/8/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 8, 2019
China Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan tells top Pentagon officials his focus will be ‘China China China.’ [Link] Kim Jong-un travels to China and meets with President Xi. [Link] China’s president calls for reunification of China and Taiwan. Taiwan’s president calls...
News Roundup 1/7/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 7, 2019
US News Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke resigns. [Link] A new lawsuit challenges Arkansas anti-BDS law. The law requires all private companies that do business with the state to sign an agreement not to boycott Israel. [Link] Heavily redacted documents released under an...
News Roundup 1/4/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 4, 2019
William Arkin resigns from NBC. In an email explaining his resignation, Arkin cites the networks support for endless war as a reason for leaving the network. [Link] Glenn Greenwald explains that five weeks after a “bombshell” Guardian story that claimed Paul Manafort...
News Roundup 1/3/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2019
The Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White resigns. [Link] A Mexican mayor was murdered just after being sworn into office. [Link] US citizen Paul Whelan has been arrested in Russia and accused of spying. Whelan is a former Marine. Mike Pompeo has called for Russia to...
News Roundup 1/2/19
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 2, 2019
San Bernadino County will pay $390,000 to seven kids who were arrested by a police officer to ‘teach them a lesson.’ [Link] The NYPD used drones to monitor crowd on New Year’s Eve. [Link] Ted Galen Carpenter explains how NATO partisans started a new Cold War. [Link]...
