US News
- Nebraska allowed a $25,000 property to be sold without notifying the owner over a $900 tax bill. [Link]
- Hundreds of Covid stimulus checks went to Australians. [Link]
Foreign Policy
- Six of Oregon’s largest helicopters that could assist in fighting wildfires are in Afghanistan at the request of the Department of Defense. [Link]
- Trump told Bob Woodward that he protected Saudi Crown Prince MbS after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. [Link]
- The Department of Defense is working with the White House to get a $10 to $20 billion bailout for defense contractors. [Link]
- The commander of US forces in Korea says he sees no indication North Korea plans on lashing out. [Link]
- Peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban are set to begin Saturday. Secretary of State Pompeo is expected to attend. [Link]
China
- Taiwan carried out a second day of missile tests. China responded by flying fighter jets in Taiwanese airspace. [Link]
Syria
- Israel fired a number of missiles at the Syrian city Aleppo. Syrian media claims the missiles were intercepted. [Link]
