US News

• Rand Paul and Thomas Massie are working with Democrats on ending the president’s ability to shut down the internet. [Link]
• A member of Mueller’s special counsel says he always doubted the Russian collusion story, and the investigation had a “get Trump” vibe. [Link]
• The Pentagon is considering increasing the Navy fleet to 500 ships. [Link]

China

• Taiwan carried out missile tests as tensions with China continue to rise. [Link]
• A judge blocks Trump’s TikTok ban. [Link]
• Over 3,500 American companies are suing Trump over $300 billion in tariffs on Chinese products. [Link]

Afghanistan

• The US Envoy to Afghanistan reports the Taliban will not accept a ceasefire before a political settlement is reached. [Link]

Armenia

• Armenia and Azerbaijan are nearing war over a disputed enclave. [Link]
• On the second day of fighting, at least 55 people were killed. [Link]

Middle East

• Israeli media reports Sudan and Oman could normalize relations with Israel this week. [Link]
• The US is threatening to close its embassy in Iraq because of rockets falling near the building. [Link] 
• The US is increasingly using Hellfire missiles equipped with swords for drone strikes in Syria. [Link]
• Sky News documents a recent Saudi massacre of 9 civilians in Yemen. Saudi used an American made bomb. [Link]