US News
- The DEA stole $43,000 from Stacy Jones as she attempted to travel through an airport. Jones is now a part of a class-action lawsuit against the DEA. [Link]
- Facial recognition systems make a large number of errors when people wear masks. [Link]
- The Department of Justice issues new rules to limit spying on presidential campaigns. [Link]
- Head of Fort Hood, Maj. General Scott Efflandt, loses his post after several deaths around the base. [Link]
- The Pentagon expects China to double its nuclear weapons over the next ten years. The Pentagon believes China currently has over 200 nuclear warheads. [Link]
Europe
- The US is considering sanctions on Belarus. [Link]
- Secretary of State Pompeo says the US will lift the arms embargo on Cyprus. [Link]
Afghanistan
- The Afghan government reports releasing the final 100 Taliban prisoners a part of the prisoner exchange outlined the US/Taliban agreement. The Afghan government has been dragging its feet on releasing these prisoners labeling the detainees “dangerous.” [Link]
Middle East
- Israel gave $6.6 million to US groups that push for anti-BDS laws. [Link]
- The death toll from an Israeli airstrike in Syria increases to 11. At least one civilian was killed. [Link]
- Isa Blumi says the Saudis are targeting dams in northern Yemen. The destruction of the dams will harm the ability for Yemen to produce food. [Link]
