US News
- A DEA agent and police officer pushed a man from a window and tased him after he fell. Initially, a court granted the cops qualified immunity. The 3rd Circuit Court overturned the qualified immunity. [Link]
Great Power
- China calls on the US and Russia to cut the number of nuclear weapons each country maintains. [Link]
- Joint Chief head Gen. Mark Milley says China has little intent or motivation to seize Taiwan. [Link]
- National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the White House is considering setting up a summit between Biden and Chinese leader Xi. [Link]
- The Pratas atoll – occupied by Taiwanese soldiers – could be a flashpoint for conflict between the US and China. [Link]
Afghanistan
- NSA Sullivan says the US and Turkey reached an agreement for Turkish forces to continue to secure the Kabul Airport after international forces withdrew. [Link]
- Twenty-three members of the Afghan special forces were killed during a battle with the Taliban. [Link]
- The Senate introduced a bill that will make it easier for Afghan interpreters who assisted the US to seek asylum. [Link]
Iran
- Iran says it is closer than ever to reaching a deal with the US to return to the JCPOA. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said there’s no timetable for negotiations. [Link]
- Israel says it is working with the US on oversight of Iran’s nuclear program. Israel also threatened Iran by saying all options are on the table. [Link]
