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...
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...
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....
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...
US News Police department regularly withholds body camera footage that shows police abuse. [Link] Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the US will deny entry to any ICC officials investigating US and Israeli war crimes. [Link] A Pentagon inspector general report finds...
On FPF #323, I discuss Congress passing the Yemen War Powers Bill. The bill calls for an end of the US involvement in the Saudi-led war against Yemen. The bill continues to face hurdles and Trump has threatened to veto the bill. I explain what is in the bill and why...
Kelley Vlahos breaks down how different political factions are reacting to the BDS Movement. [Link] The EUROCOM commander calls for more US troops and warships to be deployed to Europe. He also said the US is considering sending more weapons to Ukraine. [Link] The...
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: U.S. General: Current Conditions 'Don't Merit' Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan U.S. Army General Joseph Votel, head of the U.S. Central Command, has said that the current political situation in Afghanistan and the status of...
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