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Russia Pummels Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure as Kiev Seeks More Air Defenses
by Kyle Anzalone | May 8, 2024
Russian missiles and drones targeted energy infrastructure in cities across Ukraine on Tuesday night. The attack was one of Moscow’s largest so far in the war and came as Kiev is desperately seeking new air defense systems. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia...
Netanyahu Implored Qataris to Continue Funding Hamas in 2018 Letter
by Connor Freeman | May 8, 2024
As Israel’s war on Palestinians living in the besieged Gaza Strip continues escalating, a secret 2018 letter penned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the leadership in Doha exposes Tel Aviv’s diplomatic efforts to ensure tens of millions of dollars would reach...
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...
News Roundup
News Roundup 9/6/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 6, 2018
Danny Sjursen explains why the courage of US soldiers is not enough to win wars. [Link] Trump will chair a UN Security Council meeting on Iran. [Link] The UK announces two Russians are suspects in the poisoning of the Skripals. [Link] Moon of Alabama identifies...
News Roundup 9/5/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 5, 2018
Arizona's governor selects former Senator Jon Kyl to fill John McCain's Senate seat. [Link] Aaron Mate argues Russiagate myths with James Risen. [Link] The US warns Israel not to attack Iranian targets in Iraq. [Link] US sanctions against Iran are starting to reduce...
News Roundup 9/4/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 4, 2018
The US and Russia block a UN proposal to ban autonomous killer robots. [Link] The US is considering sending more weapons to Ukraine. [Link] The leader of the Ukrainian separatists was killed in a bombing. [Link] Eric Margolis on the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya in...
News Roundup 9/3/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Sep 3, 2018
A Colorado journalist was detained for filming police. The police officers will not face charges for wrongly detaining the journalist. [Link] Brian Saady explains the fallibility of forensic science. [Link] Ray McGovern explains how Senator Burr covered up CIA...
News Roundup 8/30/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 30, 2018
Gareth Porter explains how DHS misled Americans to believe that Russia hacked state voter sites. [Link] A Texas police officer was convicted of murder and receive a sentence of 15 years. The officer opened fire on a car full of people moving away from the officer....
News Roundup 8/29/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 29, 2018
Max Blumenthal on the dark legacy of John McCain. [Link] Peter Van Buren on the Tweets that got him banned from Twitter. [Link] The judge in the case of Guantanamo Bay detainees being tried for crimes related to 9/11 retires. [Link] Doug Bandow argues against military...
News Roundup 8/28/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 28, 2018
The USDA will buy $1.2 billion in farm products and provide $5 billion in aid payments to farmers. [Link] The top US student loan official has resigned. [Link] Trump canceled Pompeo's trip to North Korea after receiving a belligerent letter from North Korea. [Link]...
News Roundup 8/27/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 27, 2018
Lt Gen Kenneth McKenzie will replace Gen Votel as the head of CENTCOM. [Link] The US Navy will reactivate the 2nd Naval Fleet. The Fleet will patrol the Atlantic to combat Russia. [Link] During the March expulsion of diplomats between the US and Russia, US spies were...
News Roundup 8/24/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 24, 2018
Reality Winner has been sentenced to five years in prison for leaking an NSA document. [Link] Max Blumenthal exposes NED regime change efforts. [Link] The US and Russia will reopen military communication channels. [Link] Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit North...
News Roundup 8/23/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 23, 2018
Moon of Alabama takes on the claim that Iran is using Facebook to influence Americans. [Link] US prisoners are striking against unfair labor rules. [Link] Senate leadership blocks a vote on an amendment that would have defunded the Yemen War. [Link] Senators voice...
News Roundup 8/22/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 22, 2018
A jury found Paul Manafort guilty of eight fraud charges. None of the charges are related to the 2016 election. [Link] Senators are looking into a report of lead poisoning on US Army bases. [Link] Senator Rand Paul suggests talking with Russia about halting NATO...
News Roundup 8/20/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 20, 2018
Moon of Alabama explains why Trump was right to revoke John Brennan's security clearance. [Link] James Bovard on the heroic work of Seymour Hersh who has exposed several horrific government crimes. [Link] Senator Rand Paul will ask Trump to lift sanctions on Russian...
News Roundup 8/17/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2018
Los Angeles subway riders will have to pass through body scanners. [Link] Georgia police officers tase a 86 year old woman. [Link] The Pentagon announced Trump's military parade has been postponed. [Link] Senator Rand Paul suggests Julian Assange should receive...
News Roundup 8/16/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 16, 2018
Trump revokes former CIA Director John Brennan's security clearance. [Link] The FCC shuts down Alex Jones' radio station. [Link] The new 2019 NDAA provides funding for a new aircraft carrier, Abrams Tanks, F-35s, the development of the F-21 bomber, and several more...
News Roundup 8/15/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2018
West Virginia's state legislature votes to impeach the state's entire Supreme Court. [Link] Trump signs the 2019 NDAA. [Link] The 2019 NDAA removes funding for the Open Skies Treaty. The treaty allows member nations to conduct unarmed surveillance missions in each...
News Roundup 8/14/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2018
Students who attend schools with SROs are five times more likely to be arrested. [Link] Peter Strzok has been fired from the FBI. [Link] Elon Musk says Saudi is funding his plan to take Tesla private. [Link] The Pentagon may begin to consider a company's security when...
