There has been much debate about President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency on our southern border. Critics complain either that no real emergency exists and/or that Trump’s actions are unconstitutional. Too often, how one feels about the issue of...
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Is Trump Really About To Attack Venezuela?
Last week Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ordered the last of the US diplomats out of Venezuela, saying their presence was a “constraint” on US policy toward the country. The wording seemed intended to convey the idea that the US is about to launch military action to...
3/20/19 Peter Van Buren on Paul Manafort’s Downfall
Scott interviews Peter Van Buren about the Russia investigation, which he says is shaping up not to amount to much. Members of Mueller's team have started resigning already, and given the fact that they haven't found anything substantial in almost three years, Van...
News Roundup 3/21/19
US News A sexual abuse victim advocates group release a list of hundreds of Illinois clergy and lay people who sexually abused people. [Link] Columbus police disband their moral crimes division because the chief is accused of raping two women and committing several...
Spy Budget, Oil Prices, & Yemen
On FPF #325, I cover several recent news stories. In 2020, the Trump Administration is seeking an $85 billion budget for intelligence agencies. US sanctions against Venezuela and Iran combined with OPEC oil production cuts could cause gas prices to rise. Secretary of...
News Roundup 3/20/19
US News The Pentagon claims the threat from China is the reason for increased military spending. [Link] The Trump Administration is requesting an $85 billion budget for intelligence agencies in 2020. [Link] Trump’s heavy-handed use of oil sanctions will lead to an...
Space Weapons, North Korea, & Citgo
On FPF #324, I break down several important news stories. An IG report shows billions of dollars were spent on the F-35 without oversight, and the US is planning to invest over $300 million on space lasers. The US will allow Citgo to make debt payments to Venezuela....
3/19/19 Gareth Porter on War with Iran
Scott talks to Gareth Porter about war with Iran. Porter is still convinced most people realize that such a war would be so costly in lives and dollars that it's not even worth considering, but worries about National Security Advisor John Bolton, who has been able to...
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