US News The US defense contractor L3Harris is in talks to take over NSO Group’s surveillance technology. The US imposed visa restrictions on 93 Nicaraguan officials. [Link] Russia Biden blames rising gas prices on Russia invading Ukraine. The President said, "I'm doing everything in my power to blunt Putin's gas price hike. Just since he invaded Ukraine, it's gone up $1.74/gallon. Because of nothing else BUT that!" [Link] The US expects the announcement of more weapons for Ukraine at a meeting of nearly 50 nations in Brussels that will take place on Wednesday. [Link] The head of the...
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US, Chinese Officials Warn of Looming Conflict Over Taiwan
Tensions between China and the US continue to escalate as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin warned of a Ukraine-like crisis in Taiwan, accusing Beijing of pursuing “aggressive” foreign policies after trading threats over the disputed island with his Chinese counterpart.
News Roundup 6/3/2022
Assange A Spanish court summons former CIA Director Mike Pompeo to testify about the agency’s plan to kidnap and assassinate Julian Assange. [Link] Germany Germany will buy 60 Boeing Chinook heavy-lift helicopters from Germany for $4 billion. [Link] Russia The US announces a new round of sanctions on Russia. [Link] The US is carrying out offensive cyber operations against Russia in support of Ukraine. [Link] NATO will push its members to meet the 2% minimum requirement of spending 2% of GDP on defense. [Link] Zelensky says Russia controls 20% of Ukraine. [Link] Russia holds war games in...
News Roundup 6/1/2022
US News Boston police secretly purchased a new drone for $25,000. The department has eight drones in active use. Starting July 20th, Boston police will have to disclose similar purchases. [Link] Law enforcement initially claimed the Robb shooter entered through a door propped open by a teacher. However, the teacher disputes this narrative, and security footage confirms the door was closed. [Link] UK The UK will start relocating asylum seekers who arrive in the UK to Rwanda. [Link] Russia/Ukraine A Department of Homeland Security memo warns of white nationalists returning from Ukraine with...
5/24/22 Chas Freeman on America’s Messy Taiwan Policy
Download Episode. Scott is joined by Chas Freeman to discuss the history of U.S. policy concerning Taiwan. And they talk about President Biden’s recent press conference where he misstated the official U.S. policy on Taiwan for the fourth time as president. Discussed on the show: “Not So Deft On Taiwan” (Washington Post) Chas W. Freeman was Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs from 1993-94 and served as U. S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Follow him at his website, chasfreeman.net. This episode of the Scott...
COI #281: America Is on the Highway to Great Power Wars
On COI #281, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the Democrats’ lockstep anti-Russia hawkishness, the Blob’s refusal to hit the brakes, and the next target: China. Connor breaks down hist latest column for the Libertarian Institute, the article discusses the Washington Blob’s insistence that Moscow’s repeated warnings regarding NATO’s proxy war potentially turning nuclear soon are mere bluffs. This pattern of refusing to heed the Russian admonishments while sabotaging bilateral diplomacy only to increase weapons aid, intelligence sharing, and sanctions will inevitably lead to direct...
Sen. Cruz, Gen. Milley, Zelensky Say Ukraine Is Vital to National Security
As the costs of supporting Ukraine’s war effort soar well beyond $50 billion, high-level officials are seeking to sell Americans on even more military spending, with senators, generals and the Ukrainian president himself each insisting aid to Kiev is vital to American interests, amid rampant inflation, mounting shortages and monumental public debt in the US.
On the Brink of Nuclear War ft. Connor Freeman Ep. 216
https://youtu.be/CJ62Lw1PJsg In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Connor Freeman about the dismal state of U.S./Russian relations. We discuss the spiraling escalation in Ukraine and U.S. policy decisions which signal that the unthinkable may be inevitable. Episode 216 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: CrowdHealth Use promo code LW99 to get your first three months for $99/mo Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Show Notes:...
News Roundup 5/11/2022
US News The CDC estimates 107,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2021. [Link] Bodycam footage shows police killing a 75-year-old woman with dementia. [Link] The Pentagon tested microwave anti-drone weapons. [Link] Russia The White House says the next aid package to Ukraine should be passed by May 19. [Link] The House passes a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. [Link] Senator Tuberville says the US is risking war in Ukraine. [Link] Ukraine’s Kherson region leader appeals to Moscow for admission into the Russian Federation. [Link] Boris Johnson pushed Zelensky not to make an agreement...
UK Wants ‘Global NATO’ Capable of Defending Pacific
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said her government favors the creation of a “global NATO” that is able to guarantee the defense of Taiwan and the broader Pacific region, calling for preemptive action against would-be aggressors.