Trump Sees Assad's Syrian Regime's Fall as Opportunity For Peacebuilding

Trump Sees Assad's Syrian Regime's Fall as Opportunity For Peacebuilding

Mateo Guillamont
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December 9, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump weighed in on Bashar al-Assad’s departure from Syria over the weekend as rebel forces took control of the country.  Assad’s regime had been supported by Russia, who has two military bases on the coast of Syria.  President Trump claimed Russia “lost all interest” in Syria due to the large pull on resources […]
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Trump Doubles Down on Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Trump Doubles Down on Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Mateo Guillamont
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December 6, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has reassured his supporters he is committed to seeing Pete Hegseth confirmed by the Senate as the next Secretary of Defense.  Hegseth has enjoyed a groundswell of support following increasing criticism of his nomination by Democrats and some conservatives.  Hegseth had been facing pressure to rescind his nomination after reports emerged suggesting […]
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UNRWA Calls For Israel to be ‘Held Accountable’ For Insinuating it is a Terror Organization

UNRWA Calls For Israel to be ‘Held Accountable’ For Insinuating it is a Terror Organization

Mateo Guillamont
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December 6, 2024
The United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) has called for Israel to be “held accountable” for sponsoring a campaign criticizing the agency’s links to Hamas. UNRWA is the UN’s exclusive relief agency for Palestinian refugees. In the past, it has been subject to extensive criticism for its employment of individuals with ties to terrorist organizations. […]
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US Forces Execute Strikes Against Syrian Terrorists as Trump Announces New Pick on Middle Eastern Affairs

US Forces Execute Strikes Against Syrian Terrorists as Trump Announces New Pick on Middle Eastern Affairs

Mateo Guillamont
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December 4, 2024
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced air strikes against terrorist assets after US troops at US Military Support Base Euphrates in Syria were attacked.  According to CENTCOM, a truck mounted Multiple Rocket Launcher, armored personnel carrier, and mortars were fired toward U.S. forces previous to the US’ defensive strike. The US’ strikes follow recent significant […]
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Trump Threatens Hamas, Says There Will be 'Hell to Pay' if Hostages Not Released

Trump Threatens Hamas, Says There Will be 'Hell to Pay' if Hostages Not Released

Mateo Guillamont
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December 3, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has issued stern warnings against terrorist group Hamas, warning they will face severe consequences if hostages they have been holding since October 7th, 2023, are not released. President Trump's comments come after Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire deal with Israel that was reportedly partly brokered by Trump. Trump, criticizing the "all talk, […]
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CBS' 60 Minutes Takes on Trump Campaign Regarding Edited Harris Interview

CBS' 60 Minutes Takes on Trump Campaign Regarding Edited Harris Interview

Mateo Guillamont
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October 21, 2024
Former President Donald Trump has been repeatedly claiming Vice President Kamala Harris’ 60 minutes interview was misleadingly edited in order to portray her as more coherent and rational.  After weeks of President Trump’s accusations, 60 minutes finally released a statement on their editing of the interview, admitting edits but negating Trump’s accusations.  “60 Minutes gave […]
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Rubio Wants American Pro-Hamas Group Investigated for Domestic Terrorism

Rubio Wants American Pro-Hamas Group Investigated for Domestic Terrorism

Mateo Guillamont
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October 19, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has requested President Joe Biden’s administration investigate Unity of Fields, a pro-Hamas group operating in the US, for domestic terrorism.  Unity of Fields is a protest organization mobilizing Hamas and Palestinian sympathizers across the US in occupations of University buildings, violent protests, and vandalism.  The organization is explicitly anti-Zionist and […]
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US Strikes Terrorist Targets in Syria as Israel Dismantles Hezbollah Leadership

US Strikes Terrorist Targets in Syria as Israel Dismantles Hezbollah Leadership

Mateo Guillamont
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September 30, 2024
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces executed precision strikes against several terrorist operatives in Syria over the weekend. CENTCOM’s strikes parallel Israel’s expanded offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.  CENTCOM reported its strikes killed 37 terrorist operatives, including multiple senior leaders of ISIS and Hurras al-Din, an Al Qaeda affiliate. According to CENTCOM, the strikes form […]
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US Military Rescues Iranian Civilians While Fighting Iranian-Backed Houthis

US Military Rescues Iranian Civilians While Fighting Iranian-Backed Houthis

Mateo Guillamont
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August 30, 2024
The US military is reporting its Navy ships patrolling the Middle East recently rescued Iranians stranded in the ocean. US Central Command (CENTCOM) notified the public that US Navy ships rescued several Iranian mariners on August 23.  “Aiding distressed mariners is a mission that our strike group will always stand ready to support,” said Rear […]
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Balart Leads Bipartisan Congressional Taiwan Caucus’ Condemnation of Chinese Threats to Taiwanese Citizens

Balart Leads Bipartisan Congressional Taiwan Caucus’ Condemnation of Chinese Threats to Taiwanese Citizens

Mateo Guillamont
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July 18, 2024
US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) recently led the bipartisan Congressional Taiwan Caucus (CTC) in condemning new Chinese regulations aimed at Taiwanese citizens. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently enacted a series of guidelines that include the death-penalty for Taiwanese individuals found to support their state’s independence. Taiwan, which, despite lack of official US recognition, is […]
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Houthi’s Continued Assaults Spark Fresh Criticism Against Biden's Foreign Policy

Houthi’s Continued Assaults Spark Fresh Criticism Against Biden's Foreign Policy

Mateo Guillamont
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June 29, 2024
Consistent Houthi terrorist attacks throughout the Red Sea are inciting renewed conservative criticism towards President Joe Biden’s response. Almost daily, Houthi forces have executed drone attacks against ships believed to have direct or indirect links to the US, Israel, or any of their allies. Given a third of the global container shipping trade traverses the […]
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US, Israel, and Allies Fail to Prevent Houthi Strikes on Four Ships

US, Israel, and Allies Fail to Prevent Houthi Strikes on Four Ships

Mateo Guillamont
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June 25, 2024
The Houthis, an Iranian-backed terrorist group operating out of Yemen, reportedly recently struck four different merchant vessels in the Red Sea. The US, United Kingdom, Israel, and other allied nations have been attempting to deflect Houthi attacks, which often come in the form uncrewed aerial system (drone) strikes. Almost daily, Houthi forces have executed drone […]
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New Bill Would Prevent Biden From Halting Arms Sales to Israel Absent Congressional Notice

New Bill Would Prevent Biden From Halting Arms Sales to Israel Absent Congressional Notice

Mateo Guillamont
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June 24, 2024
The US President could soon see his power to obstruct arms sales and military aid to the state of Israel diminish if a new Republican Senate bill is enacted. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jim Risch (R-ID) joined other senators to introduce the Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel’s Security Act. If passed, the bill […]
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Rubio Resurfaces Debate Over Legislation on Anti-Israel BDS Movements

Rubio Resurfaces Debate Over Legislation on Anti-Israel BDS Movements

Mateo Guillamont
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June 21, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is urging his senate colleagues to “immediately” approve his Combating BDS Act. BDS stands for boycott, divestment and sanctions, a triad of tools being used by anti-Israel activists seeking to undermine Israel’s interests. The most notable episodes of recent BDS activism occurred on American college campuses during the last months of […]
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US Conservatives Back Israel Following UN Accusation of Sexual Violence War Crimes

US Conservatives Back Israel Following UN Accusation of Sexual Violence War Crimes

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2024
The United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner (OCHR) has published a report accusing Israel of committing war crimes throughout their war against Hamas. The list of OCHR’s accusations include the use of sexual violence starvation as a method of warfare, murder or wilful killing, intentionally directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects, forcible […]
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Concern Grows Over White House’s Omission of October 7th Victims in Sexual Violence Factsheet

Concern Grows Over White House’s Omission of October 7th Victims in Sexual Violence Factsheet

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2024
The White House recently published a fact sheet outlining President Joe Biden’s actions to address sexual violence in war. However, some conservatives have criticized the fact sheet for failing to mention any actions taken in light of Hamas’ October 7th attacks, which included widely-documented sexual violence. Late last week, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted an […]
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14 U.S. Reps. from Florida Appear on Anti-Ukraine Funding List

14 U.S. Reps. from Florida Appear on Anti-Ukraine Funding List

Jackson Bakich
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June 13, 2024
14 U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida alongside Senators Rick Scott (R) and Marco Rubio (R) appear on a list provided by a Ukrainian NGO – the Data Journalism Agency – named, “From Trumpists to Communists. The Forces in the U.S. impeding aid to Ukraine and how they do it.” Investigative journalist Laura Loomer […]
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Biden Resumes Gaza Humanitarian Air Drops Following Gaza Pier Collapse

Biden Resumes Gaza Humanitarian Air Drops Following Gaza Pier Collapse

Mateo Guillamont
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June 10, 2024
The US military has resumed its Gaza humanitarian airdrop operations following the collapse of the temporary offshore pier constructed nearly a month ago. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the humanitarian airdrop, which included “life-saving humanitarian assistance.” According to CENTCOM, over 10 metric tons of Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) were delivered while the US has […]
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