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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News Roundup 3/18/19
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...
Congress Votes to End War
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...
News Roundup 3/9/19
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...
Insubordinate Gen. Votel Denounces Afghan Withdrawal Plans
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...
There is No Humanitarian Reason for the Afghanistan War
There is no longer any relevant mission for the United States in Afghanistan. Western efforts to determine the future of that country have proven futile. Though officials with eyes on their legacies caution that an end to the occupation would unravel gains won on...
News Roundup 3/7/19
US News FDA leader Scott Gottlieb resigns. [Link] Joe Lauria explains how the 1st Amendment protects Wikileaks. [Link] Milwaukee County sheriff's office will stop sharing information with ICE. [Link] Border Patrol reports a huge spike in apprehensions of migrants on...
Barack Hussein Trump
Trump says he agrees '100%' with keeping U.S. troops in Syria What a pushover Mr. Dealmaker President is. Sheesh.
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