US News

• Facebook bans the ‘voice of Trump’ from the platform. [Link]
• The Senate is moving forward with a proposal to give DHS more power. [Link]
• NATO says it is concerned about a Russian military buildup near Ukraine’s border. [Link]
• The State Dept. Spokesperson says denuclearization will remain at the center of North Korea policy. [Link]

Middle East

• The Palestinian President refused a call with Secretary of State Blinken. [Link]
• The US has removed some troops and Patriot missiles from Saudi Arabia. The moves are a part of redeploying US forces against China and Russia. The US is considering moving other assets into Saudi Arabia. [Link]
• Iran held talks with Germany, China, Russia, the UK, and France about returning to the JCPOA. [Link]
• The IAEA confirms Iran has installed more advanced nuclear centrifuges. [Link]