King Abdullah Hails Trump in Bilateral Meeting, Claims He Can Bring Peace to Middle East

King Abdullah Hails Trump in Bilateral Meeting, Claims He Can Bring Peace to Middle East

Mateo Guillamont
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February 12, 2025
President Donald Trump and Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein recently met alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other diplomats at the White House.  King Abdullah lauded President Trump, claiming he was confident the latter could bring “peace and prosperity” to the Middle East.  "I truly believe, with all the challenges that we have […]
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President Trump Purges Military Academy Boards of 'Woke Leftist Ideologues '

President Trump Purges Military Academy Boards of 'Woke Leftist Ideologues '

Mateo Guillamont
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February 11, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced the dismissal of military academies’ boards of visitors and that he will be selecting a new slate of individuals to compose each advisory body.  President Trump made the announcement via Truth Social, where he claimed military academies have been corrupted by “Woke Leftist Ideologues.” “Our Service Academies have been infiltrated […]
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Hegseth Foreshadows American Counteroffensive Against Iran, Hamas, Houthis

Hegseth Foreshadows American Counteroffensive Against Iran, Hamas, Houthis

Mateo Guillamont
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February 7, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the importance for President Donald Trump’s administration to weaken Iran and dismantle its proxies throughout the middle east.  Secretary Hegseth’s comments were made during a press briefing after he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon.  While discussing the US-Israel relationship, Hegseth remarked how both states […]
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Trump's Gaza Plans Send Shockwaves Throughout Middle East

Trump's Gaza Plans Send Shockwaves Throughout Middle East

Mateo Guillamont
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February 5, 2025
President Donald Trump yesterday doubled-down on earlier statements he made regarding his plans for the US to take control over Gaza and rebuild it. President Trump stated the US could help Gaza become “the Riviera of the Middle East,” helping it recover after being demolished due to intense fighting between Israel and Hamas.  “The U.S. […]
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Ukraine Rare Earth Metals Could be Exchanged for Continued Military Support, Says Trump

Ukraine Rare Earth Metals Could be Exchanged for Continued Military Support, Says Trump

Mateo Guillamont
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February 4, 2025
President Donald Trump has reportedly claimed he is seeking to strike a deal with Ukraine’s government to exchange Ukraine’s rare earth metals for the US’ continued military support.  Rare earth minerals are crucial for the manufacturing of myriad technological devices ranging from computer chips to cell phones to electronic vehicles.  Currently, China is the largest […]
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Panama to Cut Ties With China's Belt and Road Initiative, Grant US Ships Free Passage Through Panama Canal

Panama to Cut Ties With China's Belt and Road Initiative, Grant US Ships Free Passage Through Panama Canal

Mateo Guillamont
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February 3, 2025
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has promised to not renew Panama’s contract with China’s Belt and Road initiative and grant US warships free passage through the canal after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  The announcement comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to forcefully retake the Panama canal unless Panama terminate Chinese influence […]
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Trump Announces Creation of US 'Iron Dome' in Major Shift in US Missile Policy

Trump Announces Creation of US 'Iron Dome' in Major Shift in US Missile Policy

Mateo Guillamont
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January 28, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to begin constructing a “next-generation missile defense shield” similar to Israel’s Iron Dome.  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thanked Trump for leading the Iron Dome initiative, construction of which is set to begin immediately. President Trump has previously claimed he would lead […]
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Kremlin States Putin is Waiting For Trump to Schedule Meeting Over Ukraine War

Kremlin States Putin is Waiting For Trump to Schedule Meeting Over Ukraine War

Mateo Guillamont
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January 24, 2025
Russian officials have disclosed President Vladimir Putin is awaiting President Donald Trump’s invitation to meet and discuss potential avenues for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.  International media reported Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov disclosed President Putin “was waiting for signals” from President Trump to meet. "Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals (from Washington). Everyone is […]
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Israel and Hamas Strike Ceasefire Deal With Help From Biden and Trump

Israel and Hamas Strike Ceasefire Deal With Help From Biden and Trump

Mateo Guillamont
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January 15, 2025
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal brokered by President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump’s teams.  President Biden announced the deal, which President Trump claimed “could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November.” Biden explained his team worked with Trump to represent the United States as “one […]
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After 4-Hour-Plus Hearing, Hegseth Heads to Approval Vote by Senate

After 4-Hour-Plus Hearing, Hegseth Heads to Approval Vote by Senate

Mateo Guillamont
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January 15, 2025
Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faced hours of questioning from Republican and Democrat Senators in the Senate’s Armed Services Committee. “USA, USA, USA,” chanted Hegseth’s supporters as he entered the confirmation hearing.  Hegseth has recently enjoyed a groundswell of conservative support following increasing criticism of his nomination by Democrats and some conservatives.  However, Hegseth […]
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Zelensky Claims Trump Could be ‘Decisive’ in Ending Russia-Ukraine War

Zelensky Claims Trump Could be ‘Decisive’ in Ending Russia-Ukraine War

Mateo Guillamont
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January 5, 2025
President elect Donald Trump has been lauded by Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky as potentially “decisive” in ending the Russia-Ukraine war. President Zelensky claimed President Trump’s “unpredictability” could be leveraged to help reach an end in the war during an interview with Ukrainian media. “He’s very strong and unpredictable, and I would really like to see […]
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Hamas Leader Killed While Hiding Among Civilians in Gaza Refugee Camp

Hamas Leader Killed While Hiding Among Civilians in Gaza Refugee Camp

Mateo Guillamont
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January 2, 2025
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the Israeli Air Force (IAF) killed Hamas terrorist leader Hassam Shahwan during a strike in Gaza’s Khan Yunis humanitarian area. “Shahwan was responsible for developing intelligence assessments in coordination with elements of Hamas’ military wing in attacks on the IDF in Gaza,” claimed the IDF.  The attacks follow recent […]
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No Respite in Middle East as Hamas Fires Rockets Into Israel on New Year's Eve

No Respite in Middle East as Hamas Fires Rockets Into Israel on New Year's Eve

Mateo Guillamont
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January 2, 2025
New Year’s Eve festivities did not halt conflict in the Middle East, as Hamas fired rockets into Israel during the evening of the last day of the year.  According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Hamas fired two rockets into civilian areas of Southern Israel. “Hamas continues to threaten our civilians and just fired 2 […]
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Trump's Christmas Panama Canal Message Echoes Warnings From US Military Leadership

Trump's Christmas Panama Canal Message Echoes Warnings From US Military Leadership

Mateo Guillamont
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December 26, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump released a string of Christmas-day messages in which he criticized China’s influence and activities in the Panama canal. 
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Houthi Conflict with Israel Escalates as American Forces Prepare to Execute Fresh Strikes

Houthi Conflict with Israel Escalates as American Forces Prepare to Execute Fresh Strikes

Mateo Guillamont
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December 24, 2024
The Houthi-Israeli conflict is gaining momentum as Houthi attacks against Israel have increased in frequency and magnitude in recent days.  In the early hours of Christmas Eve, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) warned of incoming Houthi missile attacks aimed at Israeli civilian population centers.  According to the Times of Israel, some missiles were intercepted by Israel’s […]
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Maduro Alludes to Potential 'Civil War' in Nearing Presidential Showdown

Maduro Alludes to Potential 'Civil War' in Nearing Presidential Showdown

Mateo Guillamont
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December 23, 2024
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro has accused Venezuela’s political opposition of attempting to trigger a “civil war” within the country.  According to Iranian media in an article echoing Dictator Maduro’s claims, the autocrat accused opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez of being “Venezuela’s ultra-right” and seeking to “ignite a wave of violence." Machado […]
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Houthi Forces Strike Israeli School in Alleged 'Hypersonic' Missile Attack

Houthi Forces Strike Israeli School in Alleged 'Hypersonic' Missile Attack

Mateo Guillamont
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December 19, 2024
Israel is alleging Houthi terrorist air strikes hit a school in central Israel during the early hours of Thursday, December 19th.  The Houthi strikes closely followed US and Israeli strikes on Houthi operations and command centers in recent days.  A Houthi spokesperson claimed the air strikes were part of a “military operation targeting two specific […]
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Military Experts Decry Biden Strikes on Houthi Command Facility as Too Late

Military Experts Decry Biden Strikes on Houthi Command Facility as Too Late

Mateo Guillamont
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December 19, 2024
The US military conducted precision air strikes against Houthi terrorist command centers earlier this week.  US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported strikes on a “key command and control facility operated by Iran-backed Houthis within Houthi-controlled territory in Sana’a, Yemen.”  “The targeted facility was a hub for coordinating Houthi operations, such as attacks against U.S. Navy warships […]
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