Download Episode. Scott interviewed Andrew Cockburn about some recent articles he’s written. They start with a piece digging into the actual national security budget, which is much higher than people typically think. They also talk about the consequences of the war...
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Pentagon Still Open to US Troops in Haiti
A senior US military official said the Pentagon has not yet ruled out an American deployment to Haiti, which has seen a spike in violent unrest that prompted the resignation of the country’s prime minister last week.
Austin Doubles Down on Military Aid for Israel and Ukraine
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin pledged that the US would continue to ship weapons to Ukraine and Israel. Washington has provided Kiev with over $100 billion in aid over the past two years. Additionally, after October 7, the US began providing a significant number...
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
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News Roundup 3/13/2024
US News ‘Defend the Guard’ Legislation to Be Taken Up By Idaho State House AWC Biden Requests $895 Billion for Military Spending for 2025 AWC Maryland Lawmaker Attempts to Stonewall Bill to Block Deployment of National Guard in Undeclared War The Institute House...
Pentagon Greenlights F-35 for Full-Rate Production
The US military has approved the F-35 fighter jet for full rate production, authorizing the move after a five-year delay.
Putin Threatens To Use Nukes as NATO Continues Sabre Rattling
Moscow will use nuclear weapons if Russia perceives an existential threat to its independence or sovereignty, President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed on Wednesday.
Maryland Lawmaker Attempts to Stonewall Bill to Block Deployment of National Guard in Undeclared War
A bill in the Maryland state legislature that would block the deployment of the state’s national guard to overseas conflicts unless Congress has declared war is being blocked by a committee chairwoman.
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