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Belarus Tests Readiness of Nuclear Forces After Russia Announced Drills
by Dave DeCamp | May 7, 2024
Belarus announced on Tuesday that its military was conducting a drill on the readiness of its forces to use tactical nuclear weapons, which Russia recently deployed to the country.
Israel Captures Rafah Border Crossing, Cutting Off Aid
by Dave DeCamp | May 7, 2024
The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that its ground forces captured the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing, cutting off a vital aid route as Palestinians are facing starvation.
Ukraine Seeks Reaper Drones to Aid Deep Strikes on Russian Forces
by Kyle Anzalone | May 6, 2024
As Ukraine steps up its use of long-range munitions provided by Washington, it is also seeking to obtain the US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone to help locate targets well behind the frontlines. The aircraft quickly moved to the top of Kiev's weapons wishlist after the White...
US Struggles to Unite Allies on Plan to Seize Russian Assets
by Kyle Anzalone | May 5, 2024
The White House is struggling to persuade even its closest allies to support a plan to seize Russian assets. Members of NATO hold hundreds of billions of dollars in frozen Russian funds, with the Biden administration arguing they should be sold off to arm or rebuild...
As Russian Forces Advance, Ukraine Struggles to Build New Defensive Lines
by Kyle Anzalone | May 2, 2024
Russian forces are advancing in several places across the 600-mile frontline in Ukraine, straining Kiev’s ability to build rear fortifications. Some in the Ukrainian military fault the country’s leadership for not building stronger second and third-line defenses last...
US-Constructed Base in Haiti Won’t Be Ready for Kenyan Troops on Time
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2024
The Biden administration's plan to restore order to Haiti by sending an armed international force has hit another snag: the base that will house the soldiers will not be ready by the date they are set to arrive in the Caribbean nation. Jake Johnston from the Center...
US Gaza Pier Could Be Operational By Weekend
by Kyle Anzalone | May 1, 2024
Unnamed officials said the floating pier and causeway that Washington hopes to use to bring aid into Gaza could be completed by Friday with aid deliveries beginning Saturday. The development comes as the cost of the pier has nearly doubled, and Defense Secretary Lloyd...
State Dept. Official Resigns, Says White House Inciting Attacks on US Troops
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 30, 2024
The State Department’s former Arabic language spokeswoman says she resigned from her post after official talking points became too provocative. Hala Rharrit said White House policy was potentially provoking attacks on US troops, and explained she refused to do Arabic...
Blinken Says US Nearing Saudi-Israel Proposal But Calm in Gaza Is Needed
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 29, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the White House is finalizing an incentive package to bribe Israel and Saudi Arabia to normalize their ties. The Biden administration is seeking to expand the Trump-era Abraham Accords, in which Washington handed out favors to...
UN Oversight Office Closes Investigation Into Four Staff Over Alleged Ties to Hamas
by Kyle Anzalone | Apr 28, 2024
Four of the 12 employees of the UN Palestinian Relief Agency (UNRWA) under investigation by the UN’s internal inspector’s office had their cases closed due to lack of evidence. In January, Israel claimed 12 members of UNRWA participated in the Hamas attack on October...
Ben Gvir Wants Israeli Police to Create ‘Local Response Teams’ to Protect Jews Outside of Israel
by Connor Freeman | Apr 25, 2024
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, an extremist settler and Jewish supremacist, has called on the police commissioner to create “local response teams” globally to protect Jewish communities overseas. This comes amid a wave of antiwar protests on...
Ukraine Sidelines Abrams Tanks After Russian Drone Attacks – AP
by Will Porter | Apr 25, 2024
The Ukrainian military has opted to withdraw its US-supplied M1 Abrams main battle tanks from the front lines due to the threat posed by Russian drones, American officials told the Associated Press.
News Roundup
News Roundup 11/30/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 30, 2018
Three St. Louis police officers were indicted for beating an undercover cop. [Link] Trump and Putin will meet December 1st. [Link] Trump canceled his meeting with Putin. Trump said he was canceling the meeting over Russia’s refusal to release Ukrainian ships and...
News Roundup 11/29/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 29, 2018
Julian Assange is living in isolation. [Link] US Air Force General Charles Brown says the US has stopped flying bombers over the Korean Peninsula. [Link] The Israeli military has shot over 6,000 Gazan protesters in the past eight months. [Link] Israel has destroyed 30...
News Roundup 11/28/17
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 28, 2018
The FBI has 5,000 active terror investigations. [Link] Russia releases video of Ukrainian sailors admitting they provoked the incident with Russia in the Strait of Kerch. [Link] Trump’s statement on the incident in the Strait of Kerch stops short of condemning Russia....
News Roundup 11/27/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 27, 2018
Police shoot and kill an innocent man while responding to a shooting at a mall. Initial reports of the shooting claimed the innocent man was the criminal. [Link] A Missouri woman was sentenced to 20 days in prison for speeding. [Link] Sheldon Richman argues Trump is...
News Roundup 11/26/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 26, 2018
A woman spent three months in jail after police mistook cotton candy for meth. [Link] A judge orders George Papadopoulos to jail. [Link] The White House gives authority to US troops deployed to the southern border to use lethal force to protect border patrol. [Link]...
News Roundup 11/23/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 23, 2018
An Amish man is serving a six-year sentence for mislabeling an ointment. He is now seeking a pardon from Trump. [Link] Trump’s deployment of Troops to the southern border will cost taxpayers $72 million. [Link] The White House is considering using US troops at the...
News Roundup 11/20/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 20, 2018
Some Trump Administration officials feel John Bolton is becoming the decision maker in US Foreign Policy. [Link] General Dunford complains that tech companies are not working enough with the Pentagon. [Link] US troops deployed to the southern border should complete...
News Roundup 11/19/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 19, 2018
A must read article by Gareth Porter on the Permanent War Complex. [Link] The Pentagon fails its first-ever audit. [Link] A third journalist has been killed this month in Mexico. [Link] Max Blumenthal explains that US-backed Ukrainian Neo-Nazis are training Ameican...
News Roundup 11/15/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 15, 2018
Troops deployed to the southern border are living in poor conditions. [Link] A ceasefire takes hold in Gaza. [Link] Israel’s Defense Minister resigns over the Israeli government's accepting a ceasefire with Hamas. [Link] US airstrikes kill at least 22 Syrian...
News Roundup 11/14/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 14, 2018
The DEA and ICE use hidden cameras in traffic cones and street lights to surveil Americans. [Link] James Carroll explains why the INF Treaty is extremely important. [Link] Spain is forcing Catalan leaders to pay over $5 million. [Link] EU countries approved over $85...
News Roundup 11/13/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 13, 2018
The KC Health Department set up a sting operation to catch people distributing food to the homeless. The Health Dept destroyed the food that was being given to the homeless. [Link] The Trump Admin is making changes to the State Department to sell more weapons. [Link]...
News Roundup 11/12/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 12, 2018
Justin Raimondo argues the nationalism movement will help bring peace. [Link] A newly declassified document shows in 2014 the CIA was spying on Congressional Oversight Committees. The CIA was attempting to prevent whistleblowers from contacting Congress. A document...
News Roundup 11/8/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 8, 2018
Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns. [Link] The State Department announces new sanctions will be imposed on Russia. The sanctions are to punish Russia over the alleged chemical weapons attack on the Skripals. [Link] The US threatens to sanction any port that allows...
News Roundup 11/7/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 7, 2018
The Republicans retain control of the Senate. The Democrats win control of the House. Michigan voters legalize pot. Two additional states legalize medical marijuana. [Link] General Dunford says US troops will not come into contact with the migrant caravan. [Link] The...
News Roundup 11/6/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 6, 2018
Trump signs the Right to Try bill. [Link] Jason Ditz on Amazon moving into a closer relationship with the Pentagon. [Link] Gareth Porter explains how the New York Times misled readers on the importance of Russia linked Facebook accounts. [Link] Secretary of State...
News Roundup 11/5/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 5, 2018
Twitter deletes 10,000 accounts that were accused of spreading misinformation about voting. [Link] The FDA approves a powerful new opioid pill. [Link] The Pentagon declined a request from the White House to have US troops provide law enforcement services on the...
