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This Week in the World Affairs Brief
TRUMP’S BETRAYAL OF UKRAINE
President Trump is intent upon ending the war in Ukraine in favor of Russia, no matter what the cost and future danger that such a “deal” portends for Ukraine, which has spent 3 grueling years battling one of the world’s 3 great military powers. Of course, the president isn’t admitting that he is favoring a Russian outcome, but in trying to force Ukraine to accept the loss of all the territory Russia has conquered by aggression without any concession on the part of Russia, it’s without a doubt a sellout. What makes it worse is the Trump has no intention of granting Ukraine any security guarantees to thwart Russia’s certain attempt to retake Ukraine after a suitable excuse can be found. -Even though Russian losses in Ukraine have been staggering (approaching a million men dead or wounded). The Ukrainian army says that September was the deadliest month of the war this year, with over 46,000 Russians killed or wounded. But despite the mind-numbingly enormous scope of the Kremlin’s losses, Russia keeps throwing conscripts and mercenaries from North Korea and Asia into the fray. What Putin has not been able to complete, Donald Trump is about to grant him using the negotiating table to twist Ukraine’s arm. To receive a free, one-time copy of the Brief, along with options on how to subscribe, click on Request a sample on the left.
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- Trump DOJ Still Fighting Release of Epstein Files
- Trump Gathering More Military Assets Around Iran
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Congress ordered the attorney general to publish all unclassified Epstein-related records held by the Justice Department, the FBI and U.S. attorneys’ offices within 30 days of enactment. The law bars withholding on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm or political sensitivity. The statute permits only five narrow categories of withholding or redaction. It also requires a written justification for every redaction, published in the Federal Register and submitted to Congress.
Biden Judge Calls It ‘Constitutional Bedrock’ to Oppose Federal Ban on Noncitizen Voting
A Biden-appointed judge ruled that Congress cannot ban noncitizens from voting, striking down federal charges against an illegal alien alleged to have voted in multiple federal elections in Florida. U.S. District Judge David Leibowitz of the Southern District of Florida ruled that the Constitution only gives power to the states to regulate elections. Thus, he said, the federal government could not ban noncitizens from voting, but he said states could impose such a ban, the Washington Times reported.
Newsom Signs Bill That Recognizes 2 Muslim State Holidays
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two Muslim holidays into law this week, making California the second state to officially recognize them. On Sunday, Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2017 into law, which will make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state holidays. That means public schools will be closed on those days and state employees will have the days off.
Florida AG Sues Pfizer, Bourla Over Deceptive Marketing of COVID Vaccines
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday sued Pfizer and its CEO, Albert Bourla, alleging that the drugmaker misled the public by marketing its COVID-19 vaccine as safe and effective while not disclosing the vaccine’s potential risks to pregnant women, children and teenagers.
Supreme Court Justices Cite ‘Wall of Precedent’ Against Boulder Climate Lawfare
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US Announces Sanctions on International Criminal Court
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Iran Says More Tankers Struck By Mines, After Trump Declared He Won't Bomb Before Midterms
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Trump Treasury Blocks $175 Million in Federal Payments to Dead Recipients
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Yes, the Public Education System Is Broken
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Amish Families Weigh Their Futures as Vaccine Fight Continues in New York
A legal battle over school vaccines has some Amish families considering whether they can remain in New York.
US To Deploy Anti-Ship Missile System To Japanese Island Near Taiwan
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Standard Chartered Says Hormuz Oil Flows Are Far From Normal
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Chinese troops line up for Russia’s Tsentr-2026 exercise as military ties tighten
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Federal Survey Of 21,990 Kids Ties COVID Shots To AUTISM, ADHD
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New Report Confirms Biden's DOJ Did Target Parents Who Spoke Out At School Board Meetings
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"Their Own Country": Quebec Elects Separatists Vowing To Break From Canada
Quebec's separatists are returning to government with a promise to take the province out of Canada, reopening a battle over the country's future while Ottawa is already locked in a trade war with Washington.
Drones Hit Two Ships Within Bulgaria's Economic Zone, Sinking One, Crew Missing
Unlike in prior Black Sea incidents where authorities were quick to name Russia's military as behind the attack, it is curious that in this case the Bulgarians have not been quick to make allegations as the origin of the drones has not been established. PM Radev continued, “As a state responsible within our exclusive economic zone for the health and lives of anyone navigating in this area, regardless of who is responsible, we are obliged to conduct emergency search and rescue operations." "What is happening is seriously disrupting shipping in the Black Sea, driving up insurance costs even further and making shipping extremely difficult," he added.
Supreme Court to Hear Pivotal Climate Case With Billions at Stake
Colorado’s Boulder sued oil companies seeking compensation for alleged damage from climate change. It’s among dozens of similar suits in the United States.
Houthis Unleash Large Missile, Drone Barrage On Saudi Arabia, Target Riyadh Airport & Aramco Facility
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Turkish Cargo Ship Sunk By Drone Strike Off Romania, Two Sailors Killed
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IRS Employees Caught Snooping Through Tax Records of Public Figures, Watchdog Finds
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Gunmen attack Christian town in Syria, wounding woman and smashing shops
Syria's religious minorities continue to be targeted by extremists linked to the new government in Damascus
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The legislation would help protect Americans from complicity, advocates said.
Judge Tosses Charge Against Noncitizen Accused of Voting in Federal Election
A federal law prohibiting noncitizens from voting in elections is unconstitutional, the judge concluded.
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Trump Explains Why He's Okay With North Korea Having Nukes, But Not Iran
"As long as I’m around, he’s going to be fine," Trump continued. "You know why? He respects me." By this strange logic, Pyongyang - which has on many more occasions (than Iran) directly threatened the United States going back literally decades - possessing nukes is just fine. Or in other words Kim="friend"/Good, Ayatollah= Rogue Bad Guy, according to the simplistic equation. The inconsistency of the obviously self-defeating 'moral high ground' narrative advanced by the administration is baffling.