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Mar 11 2019
Headline Roundup
Trump Proposes $4.7 Trillion Budget for 2020
President Trump proposed a $4.7 trillion budget for fiscal year 2020, which includes significant cuts to domestic programs, as well as increased military spending and $8.6 billion for a border wall.
Wall Street Journal (News) New York Times (News) Washington ExaminerApr 01 2024
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Israeli Airstrike Kills IRGC Commander Near Iranian Embassy in Damascus
A reported Israeli airstrike killed several people in a building next to Iran’s embassy in Damascus, Syria, including a high-ranking Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander — Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi.
The Details: The Israeli military has not commented on the attack nor confirmed responsibility. Iran's ambassador to Syria has promised a response. In the aftermath of the
The Times of Israel New York Post (News) The GuardianApr 08 2024
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Warns China Against Aiding Russia
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned against any potential aid to Russia from Chinese banks during her recent trip to China, offering an assertion that such action could warrant sanctions.
The Details: Yellen alluded to significant consequences if any companies, including those in the People's Republic of China, provided material support to Russia's war efforts during a press
Politico The Hill The Gateway PunditSep 14 2021
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Book Says Gen. Milley Secretly Acted to Limit Trump's Nuclear Powers and Reassure Chinese Counterpart After Jan. 6
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley secretly contacted his Chinese counterpart before the 2020 election and after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, according to a new book by The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. Milley reportedly called his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Li Zuocheng, on October 30 to reassure him that the U.S. was not planning an attack after China raised
Forbes Washington Post Washington ExaminerMar 20 2024
Headline Roundup
Canada Votes to Halt Arms Exports to Israel
Canada’s House of Commons passed a motion to cease future arms exports to Israel.
The Details: The resolution was initially introduced by the New Democratic Party (NDP), headed by Jagmeet Singh, and was approved with a vote of 204-117. The motion stipulates that Canada will “cease the further authorization and transfer of arms exports to Israel to ensure compliance with Canada’s arms
The Guardian Reuters The Daily WireApr 10 2023
Headline Roundup
China Simulates Precision Strikes, Blockades on Taiwan
China finished three days of large-scale military drills near Taiwan on Monday, including simulating a shipping blockade and precision strikes on the island.
The Details: Along with 11 warships, China sent dozens of fighter jets near the island, many of which entered Taiwan's self-declared Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Taiwan condemned the drills.
For Context: The
Reuters Fox News Digital The GuardianOct 28 2023
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DeSantis Orders Shutdown of Pro-Palestine Student Group, Sparks First Amendment Dialogue
Earlier this week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered the shutdown of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a group that voiced support for Hamas’ attacks on Israel, spurring media commentary.
Political Stunt: An opinion for Above The Law (Left bias) suggested DeSantis made this decision to gain popularity, as his polling numbers in the GOP primary race dwindle. The writer said if
Reason Sun Sentinel Above The LawSep 17 2022
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Biden Warns Kremlin of Repercussions if Nuclear Weapons are Used in Ukraine
In a preview for a televised interview with “60 Minutes” set to air Sunday night, President Joe Biden issued a warning to Moscow regarding the potential use of nuclear weapons in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. “It’ll be consequential,” Biden said. “They’ll become more of a pariah in the world than they ever have been. And depending on the extent of what they do will determine what response
BBC News Politico Daily MailJan 16 2024
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Navy Seizes Iranian Weapons, Searches for Missing SEALs
The U.S. Navy announced the seizure of Iranian weapons bound for Yemen, where Houthi rebels continue to attack commercial and military ships sailing through the Red Sea.
Details: Last week, the Navy seized a ship carrying Iranian-made missile guidance systems and warheads. A Central Command statement read, “these same weapons have been employed by the Houthis to threaten and attack
New York Times (News) Wall Street Journal (News) Fox News DigitalOct 08 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Coronavirus Reaches President Trump and the White House
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President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and other prominent figures in the Trump administration contracted the COVID-19 coronavirus over the past week. Notable voices on both sides of the spectrum, including former Vice President Joe Biden, wished he and the others well in recovery.
Some
Henry A. Brechter