US News Democrats are pushing a Covid “relief” bill that spends $900 billion. The Republican leadership is pushing a $500 billion bill. [Link] Biden will call for Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days of his administration. [Link] The NDAA passed by Congress...
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US Slams the Door on Russian Offer to Extend Critical Treaty
On Conflicts of interest #22, Kyle and Will cover the US rejection of Russia's offer to extend the New START arms control treaty by one year with no preconditions. Washington deemed the proposal a "non-starter," insisting the Russians give in to a number of demands...
2021 NDAA: Another Massive War Budget
On FPF #522, I discuss the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. The House has passed its version of the bill. The NDAA gives the Pentagon $740 billion and a black check for more war. One small victory is Tulsi’s requirement to study sanctions. The Senate also...
By 2-1 Margin, House Republicans and Democrats Vote to Stay in Afghanistan
By a vote of 284-129, the House of Representatives soundly defeated an amendment to establish a plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. A slight plurality of Democrats supported the measure, with most of the leadership opposing. All Republicans except two voted...
News Roundup 6/2/20
George Floyd Protests Police officers started a riot in Pittsburg. [Link] A SUV attempted to ram a line of police officers. Two officers were injured. [Link] Police used gas, arrests, and military helicopters to breakup protests in DC. Video from yesterday shows cops...
While You Were Watching the Impeachment Circus
Well, they did it! The House impeachment hearings were little more than political theater — a partisan fistfight with the majority party coming out the “winner.” In the process, it created the illusion of deep division and disagreement. Devoted Democrats and...
The 2020 War Bill
On FPF #430, I discuss the 2020 NDAA. The bill is filled with funding and approval for more war. An earlier version of the bill actually provided some limitations on the president's war-making powers. However, it was stripped out during the conference committee. I...
News Roundup 12/12/19
US News The 2020 NDAA establishes a civilian ROTC. The program will train people for future jobs at the Department of Defense. [Link] The US tells the UN that it is willing to be more flexible in talks with North Korea. [Link] The US will suspend operational trainings...
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