US News

• The mayor of Olympia, Washington called protesters, who occupied a hotel demanding more aid for the homeless, ‘domestic terrorists.’ [Link]
• Phoenix prosecutors are labeling a group of young protesters, including minors, as a gang to charge them with more severe crimes. [Link]
• A privacy group is using DHS over documents about spying programs. [Link]
• The US Army commander of US forces in Europe says he needs more fire power. [Link]

China

• The US sailed warships near Chinese claimed islands in the South China Sea. [Link]
• The US sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait. [Link]

Asia

• National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, says the US is considering sanctions on Myanmar. [Link]
• Pakistanis are concerned about getting the Covid vaccination because of a fake vaccination drive used by the CIA too try to collect bin Laden’s DNA. [Link]

Middle East

• French President Macron says he could broker talks between the US and Iran. [Link]
• The Iraqi government believes ISIS is trying to regroup in an area north of Baghdad. [Link]
• Jake Sullivan says Biden will end support for Saudi military operations in Yemen. [Link]