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Putin, Trump Say They Are Ready for Talks
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 7, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President-Elect Donald Trump each said they were prepared to engage in talks following Trump's election victory. At the Valdai forum on Thursday, the Russian leader said, "I take this opportunity to congratulate [Trump]," adding...
Biden Seeks Bilateral Deal With Saudi During Lame Duck Session
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 5, 2024
Before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, he will seek to sign a bilateral security agreement with Saudi Arabia, according to a new report. The deal comes after the Biden administration failed to ink a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi...
Dems Sign Letter Demanding Answers From Biden on Expanding US Role in Israel’s Wars
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 4, 2024
A group of progressive Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers from the White House about America’s role in the Middle East as Israel wages war in Gaza, invades Lebanon, and attacks Iran. “In light of recent regional escalations, including exchanges in...
North Korea Tests ICBM, US Leads Trilateral War Drills in Response
by Kyle Anzalone | Nov 3, 2024
The latest round of provocations between North Korea and the US took place over the weekend. Pyongyang launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Washington responded by conducting military drills with Seoul and Tokyo. “The test-fire of the latest ICBM...
US Issues Hundreds of Secondary Sanctions On Firms In Over a Dozen Countries
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 31, 2024
The US Treasury Department issued hundreds of sanctions targeting companies in a handful of countries that Washington claims are helping Russia evade US sanctions. “The Treasury sanctioned 275 individuals and entities involved in supplying Russia with advanced...
Boeing Overcharged Pentagon for Spare Plane Parts, Including Soap Dispensers at 8000% Markup
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 30, 2024
A report from the Pentagon inspector general found that Boeing massively charged the Department of Defense for spare parts on the C-17 Globemaster. The overcharging included the pricing of replacement soap dispensers at 80 times the market value. “Specifically, for...
State Department Threatens Georgia With ‘Consequences,’ Amid Rigged Election Claims
by Connor Freeman | Oct 29, 2024
The State Department and the European Union are demanding Tbilisi repeal “anti-democratic” legislation and investigate election “irregularities” respectively after the Georgian Dream Party won this weekend’s parliamentary elections. Georgian leaders including Prime...
The US Is Funding 70% of Israel’s Wars
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 29, 2024
A new report by the Israeli outlet Calcalist reviewed Israeli military spending on wars since October 7, finding that Washington is funding 70% of Tel Aviv’s military costs. In a little over a year, the US has provided Israel with more than $20 billion in military...
Washington Approves Weapons Sale to Riyadh Following Iran-Saudi Drills
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 28, 2024
Last week, Saudi Arabia conducted drills with its rival Iran in the Sea of Oman in a sign of warming relations between the regional powers. Following the announcement, Washington approved a massive arms sale to the Gulf Kingdom. On Thursday, the US announced it had...
DOD Audit on Military Aid for Israel Will Not Investigate Human Rights Violations
by Connor Freeman | Oct 27, 2024
The Pentagon’s inspector general has launched its audit covering the military’s oversight of US military aid provided to Israel for its war against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, Bloomberg reported. However, the audit will not investigate whether the...
DoD Review Finds Half of Weapons Sent to Ukraine Lacked Documentation
by Kyle Anzalone | Oct 27, 2024
The Department of Defense Inspector General reviewed hundreds of weapon shipments to Ukraine, finding that half lacked proper documentation. The report released by the Pentagon IG on October 18th examined hundreds of arms transfers to Ukraine that occurred in the...
Report: Shin Bet Warned of Possible Hamas Assault Hours Before October 7 Attack
by Connor Freeman | Oct 24, 2024
Approximately three hours prior to the Hamas’ attack in southern Israel on October 7, Shin Bet warned other elements of the police and security establishment that a potential assault emanating from the besieged Gaza Strip could be imminent. The Kan public broadcaster...
News Roundup
News Roundup 8/13/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 13, 2018
Aaron Mate and Max Blumenthal discuss the merger of Silicon Valley and the state. [Link] The Army orders a suspension to the discharge of soldiers who enlisted under a special immigration program. [Link] Julian Assange is strongly considering testifying to the Senate...
News Roundup 8/9/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 9, 2018
The Senate Intelligence Committee calls on Julian Assange to testify. [Link] Senator Rand Paul delivered a letter from Trump to Putin while he was in Russia. [Link] A leaked Russian document shows Putin proposed arms control to Trump at the summit. [Link] The US...
News Roundup 8/8/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 8, 2018
More US lobbyists are registering as foreign agents after the prosecutions of Flynn, Manafort, and Gates. [Link] Ron Paul explains why the new sanctions bill targeting Russia will not achieve the ends its neocon backers hope. [Link] The UN is failing to protect...
News Roundup 8/7/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 7, 2018
Congress has introduced several pieces of legislation to constrain Trump's foreign policy. [Link] Philip Giraldi explains how to reform the access to security clearance that intelligence officers continue to hold after leaving government work. [Link] Senator Rand Paul...
News Roundup 8/6/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 6, 2018
The Pentagon is using 'Other Transaction Authority' to spend money without Congressional approval or oversight. [Link] The 2019 NDAA requires the Pentagon to create a post to track civilians killed by the US. [Link] The FBI reveals payments to Trump Dossier author...
News Roundup 8/3/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 3, 2018
Senate Republicans and Democrats introduced a new bill that would strengthen sanctions against Russia. [Link] An employee of a migrant housing facility has been fired for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. [Link] Senator Rand Paul will visit Russia next...
News Roundup 8/2/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 2, 2018
Senate Democrats circulated a memo on heavily increasing government regulation of the internet. [Link] Congress passes the 2019 NDAA authorizing $716 billion in military spending next year. [Link] State Senator Richard Black explains the importance of Wikileaks....
News Roundup 8/1/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 1, 2018
John Kelly says he will remain Trump's chief of staff through 2020. [Link] A federal judge temporarily blocks the release of 3D printed gun blueprints. [Link] Colorado police shoot and kill an innocent homeowner. The police were responding to a call of a break-in, and...
News Roundup 7/31/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 31, 2018
Air Marshals are now monitoring travelers who are on secret lists. [Link] A federal judge rules Albuquerque's civil asset forfeiture law violates due process. [Link] Wikileaks has changed the world. [Link] Justin Raimondo on the violence in Nicaragua. [Link] Ecuador's...
News Roundup 7/30/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 30, 2018
A judge dismisses the murder for hire charge against Ross Ulbricht with prejudice. [Link] In 2018, the city of Chicago has agreed to pay $45 million in settlements for police misconduct. [Link] An ICE detainee with schizophrenia commits suicide after spending 21 days...
News Roundup 7/26/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 26, 2018
The US releases $195 million in military aid to Egypt. Trump froze the money last year. [Link] NSA John Bolton says Trump has postponed the second summit with Putin until 2019. [Link] Secretary of State Pompeo says the US will never recognize Russia's annexation of...
News Roundup 7/25/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 25, 2018
A Georgia sheriff buys a $70,000 Dodge Charger with civil asset forfeiture money. [Link] Trump says he is ready to make a real deal with Iran. [Link] More than half of Germans believe Europe can defend itself without US assistance. [Link] South Korea will reduce...
News Roundup 7/24/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 24, 2018
Drug makers in the US invest in political influence for big profits. [Link] You Grew Up Wanting to be Luke Skywalker, Then Realize You Have Become a Storm Trooper for the Empire Whistleblowers who expose VA corruption often face discipline and termination. [Link]...
News Roundup 7/23/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 23, 2018
Trump invited Putin to the White House. [Link] Spain's Supreme Court withdraws its European Arrest Warrant for the Catalan separatist leaders. [Link] German leader Merkel said US/Russia talks should be normal. [Link] Sam Husseini tells his story of being removed from...
News Roundup 7/19/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 19, 2018
US tech companies are becoming a part of the military-industrial complex. [Link] Trump questions if NATO's Mutual Defense Pact could lead to unnecessary war for the US. [Link] Trump is right to blame the US for the poor relationship with Russia. [Link] Trump said...
News Roundup 7/18/18
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 18, 2018
Jacob Hornberger: The Mueller Indictment Isn't Worth Squat Pat Buchanan: Trump Calls Off Cold War II Ron Paul explains how deep state actors attempted to undermine the Trump/Putin Summit. [Link] David Stockman explains how the Trump/Putin Summit was a victory for...
