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DeSantis Doesn’t Oppose Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 11, 2024
During the latest GOP debate, Governors Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis argued which candidate would give more support to Israel. Desantis pledged to support Israel even if it conducts an ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Haley said she has a record of fighting for Tel Aviv. ...
Zelensky Warns ‘Warehouses Are Empty’ as He Pleads for More Weapons
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 10, 2024
Ukrainian President Zelensky is warning that Kiev’s weapons depots are now empty. On the front lines, Russian forces are on the offensive and better equipped than the Ukrainian soldiers struggling to hold territory. The Wall Street Journal reports that Moscow’s...
Israel Will Ignore US Requests on Gaza – Finance Minister
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 10, 2024
After Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Israel for high-level meetings, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich rejected some of the top American diplomat's requests. Blinken asked Israel to scale down military operations in Gaza, allow Palestinians to...
Blinken Warns of Expanding War in the Middle East, But Restates Full Support for Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 9, 2024
During a trip to the Middle East, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned about potential escalations across the region. The diplomat threatened Yemen with consequences if the Houthis continued to attack ships in the Red Sea. Blinken also suggested Washington was...
Several Large Accounts That Criticized Israel and Musk Banned from X
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 9, 2024
[UPDATE: The suspensions were lifted soon after Elon Musk said X would investigate the matter.] A group of journalists and political commentators with large followings were banned on X without notice. The owners of the banned profiles pointed to criticisms of Israel...
F-16 Transfer to Ukraine Delayed Another 6 Months
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 8, 2024
The Western plan to transfer advanced American-made fighter jets to Ukraine has hit another delay and is now expected to reach the battlefield during the second quarter of this year. Washington has said it does not expect the warplanes to alter the course of the war....
Israel Choking Gaza Aid Deliveries
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 8, 2024
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) described the Israeli inspection protocols in Gaza as severely restrictive and that Tel Aviv should face consequences for preventing aid from the besieged enclave. Israel has restricted aid deliveries into Gaza to just a fraction of...
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Jan 6, 2024
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We’ve got you covered. Check out this week in review at the Libertarian Institute.
US and South Korea Conduct Live-Fire Drills Near North Korean Border
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 4, 2024
American and South Korean soldiers deployed heavy weapons near the North Korean border for live-fire war games. North Korea views the joint military exercises as preparations for a regime change war. Last month, a South Korean official said Washington and Seoul...
Biden Political Appointee Resigns Over President’s Support for Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2024
In an open letter announcing his resignation, a senior Education Department official slammed President Joe Biden for supporting Israel’s war in Gaza. In three months, Israeli forces have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza and pushed hundreds of thousands...
Only ‘Very Small Number’ of Leopard 2 Tanks Operating in Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2024
A German official said a very small number of modern German battle tanks are still operating in Ukraine. The politician called on the German manufacturing industry to produce more parts to make repairs. Kiev’s backers have depleted their arms stockpiles and are now...
US and South Korea Conduct Training Simulating Assassination of Kim Jong-un
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 3, 2024
A top South Korean defense official said Washington and Seoul have considered assassinating the North Korean leader. The simulations have gone as far as joint special operations training missions. South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik explained to reporters last...
News Roundup
News Roundup 10/5/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 5, 2018
Trump is expected to sign the FAA Reauthorization bill on Friday. [Link] In a letter to Senator Kaine, the Pentagon claims to have the authority to conduct near limitless military actions. [Link] The US pulls out of international agreements to avoid being subject to...
News Roundup 10/4/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 4, 2018
Patrick Cockburn: With ISIS Defeated, Trump is now Targeting Iran The UN high court rules the US must lift some sanctions against Iran. In response, the US withdrew from a 1955 treaty with Iran. The US claims that leaving the treaty invalidates the court's ruling....
News Roundup 10/3/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 3, 2018
The US Envoy to NATO threatens to destroy Russian missiles the US considers in violation of the INF Treaty. [Link] The Envoy walked back the threat on Twitter. [Link] France is accusing Iran of plotting a bombing against an Iran separatists group's rally in Frane....
News Roundup 10/2/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 2, 2018
Eric Margolis gives his take on Trump's UN speech. [Link] A US Navy destroyer and a Chinese Navy ship had a close encounter in the South China Sea. [Link] North Korea needs to see goodwill moves from the US for North Korea to denuclearize. [Link] A US airstrike kills...
News Roundup 10/1/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 1, 2018
A federal judge strikes down Arizona's anti-BDS law. [Link] Facebook will partner with the Republican and Democratic NED groups to combat fake news. [Link] An F-35 crashed in South Carolina. [Link] Philip Giraldi explains why Trump's sanctions will not work. [Link]...
News Roundup 9/27/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 27, 2018
The FED raises interest rates .25%. [Link] Trump claims China ran a propaganda ad in a US newspaper. [Link] A new AUMF is not enough to end the endless wars. [Link] The US accuses China of waging a broad malign influence campaign. [Link] The US flies B-52 bombers near...
News Roundup 9/26/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 26, 2018
A Florida police officer has been exposed for planting drugs on innocent people. Several of the officer's victims are having the charges dropped. [Link] The FAA Reauthorization Bill give the government the power to spy on and shoot down privately owned drones. The...
News Roundup 9/25/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 25, 2018
Marijana arrests increased in 2017. The increase in arrests were possession charges. [Link] The head of the State Department Legislative Affairs Desk is a former Raytheon lobbyist. [Link] The State Department announces a $330 million weapons sale to Taiwan. [Link]...
News Roundup 9/24/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 24, 2018
The Justice Department is investigating a DEA program that possibly led to massacres in Mexico. [Link] Secretary of State Pompeo says the US is planning a series of actions against Venezuela. [Link] The US places sanctions on a Chinese military agency because China...
News Roundup 9/20/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 20, 2018
The European Court rules Snowden exposed illegal spying. [Link] A reported UN claim that China massively imprisoned Uyghers, actually originated from the US. The US source did not provide evidence for the claim. North Korea will allow international inspectors to...
News Roundup 9/19/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 19, 2018
The Space Force will cost $13 billion over the first five years. [Link] The US will not permit Canadians who work in the legal marijuana industry to enter the US. Customs and Border Patrol plan to continue to enforce marijuana laws forcefully. [Link] Trump imposes new...
News Roundup 9/14/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 14, 2018
The US budget deficit is $898 billion over the past 11 months. [Link] The State Department approves a $2.6 billion weapon sale to South Korea. [Link] The State Department pushed Twitter to ban an Iraqi politician. [Link] Two Russians charged by the UK of poisoning of...
News Roundup 9/13/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 13, 2018
A stockpile of one million bottles of water was revealed in Puerto Rico. FEMA did not distribute the water as people suffered after Hurricane Maria. [Link] The US hostility towards Russia and China is pushing the two powers closer together. [Link] Fighting between...
News Roundup 9/12/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 12, 2018
Trump and Kim Jong Un are planning a second meeting. [Link] A new citizenship program in India deprives about 4 million Muslim Indians of citizenship. [Link] At least 68 have been killed by a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. [Link] Taliban officials say they are ready...
News Roundup 9/11/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 11, 2018
17 years after 9/11 al-Qaeda may be stronger than ever. [Link] John Bolton says the US may sanction the International Criminal Court if it prosecutes the US. [Link] The Taliban killed 29 Afghan troops in attacks on Saturday. [Link] On Sunday the Taliban began...
News Roundup 9/7/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 7, 2018
James Bovard explains John McCain's foreign policy combined bombing with wishful thinking. [LInk] US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley says Nicaragua is following the path of Syria and Venezuela. [Link] Turkey opens an embassy in Paraguay. This move follows Paraguay's...
