A growing number of Republican China hawks have come out in support of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plans to visit Taiwan next month as the Biden administration is concerned the trip could spark a crisis across the Taiwan Strait.
by Dave DeCamp | Jul 27, 2022 | News Roundup
A growing number of Republican China hawks have come out in support of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plans to visit Taiwan next month as the Biden administration is concerned the trip could spark a crisis across the Taiwan Strait.
by Jason Ditz | Jul 27, 2022 | News Roundup
In late May, Russia fired S-300 missiles at Israeli jets attacking Syria. Israeli DM Benny Gantz confirmed this, calling it a “one-off.” The incident was reported when it happened, but this is the first time officials are discussing it.
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 26, 2022 | News Roundup
US News There have been over 1,000 fatalities on the US southern border since Biden took office. Reuters Lockheed Martin has experienced an increase in demand for its HIMARS systems after the US transferred several to Ukraine. Newsweek President Biden and Deputy...
by Will Porter | Jul 22, 2022 | News Roundup, Weekly Update
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We’ve got you covered. Check out this week in review at the Libertarian Institute.
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 22, 2022 | News Roundup
US News The White House introduces a $37 billion law enforcement spending plan. VOA Italy Italian Premier Mario Draghi resigned Thursday after his ruling coalition fell apart. AP Ukraine War The wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Olena Zelenska, addressed...
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 20, 2022 | News Roundup
US News Army officials said the service will fall about 10,000 soldiers short of its planned end strength for this fiscal year, and prospects for next year are grimmer. AP The U.S. Department of Defense is nearing an agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp for around 375...
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 19, 2022 | News Roundup
The Department of Justice consulted with the Senate Judiciary Committee on a proposal to use laws designed to target the mafia to seize Russian assets. The DoJ legal scheme won immediate support from the committee's top members. The Department's plan calls for the...
by Kyle Anzalone | Jul 18, 2022 | News Roundup
US News Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he delivered a letter to President Biden last week where he pleaded for the US not to prosecute Julian Assange and renewed an offer to grant asylum to the WikiLeaks founder. AWC Anthony Fauci says he will...