National Security Strategy & ISIS - The discussion highlights the need for a meaningful national security strategy, especially concerning the rise of ISIS, noting ISIS killed soldiers in Syria [3] - Concerns are raised that actions in Syria could undermine the existing regime and inadvertently promote ISIS [3] - ISIS presence is noted globally, including potential presence in Australia and the United States, emphasizing the need for a better worldwide strategy against radical Islamic groups [4] - The speaker questions the effectiveness of the current counter-ISIS strategy and suggests that attacking Syria is not the right approach [6] - A unified command structure is announced, potentially taking power away from experienced commanders in European Command and Central Command, raising concerns about amateur hour and the need for experienced personnel [9][10] Foreign Policy & Venezuela - Potential land strikes in Venezuela, including seizures of oil tankers and targeting drug labs, are discussed, with concerns about the international reaction and potential claims of declaring war [11] - It's mentioned that only 8% of the drug trade coming to the US is related to Venezuela, questioning the focus on Venezuela for addressing the fentanyl issue [11] - The current foreign policy strategy is described as being for sovereignty, seemingly not for regime change, but the purpose of US involvement in Venezuela is questioned [13] Domestic Policy & Healthcare - The speaker expresses hope that the president's national address will offer leadership and focus on healthcare, suggesting an ACA extension as the easiest solution [14][15][16] - Concerns are raised that failure to address healthcare issues could negatively impact the upcoming 2026 elections [16] Other Concerns - The speaker expresses concern about the president's decision-making process and the potential for impulsive actions, particularly in response to mass shootings and other upsetting events [1][5] - The rise of terrorism is highlighted as a significant concern that should receive more attention and resources [13]

Good morning. Good to have you with us on another busy Tuesday. I'm Joe Frier >> and I'm Savannah Sers. Thank you for starting your morning with us. We are going to begin our show with those new developments in the investigation into Sunday's mass shooting at Australia's famous Bondi Beach. It happened at an event celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Police say the two suspected gunmen, a father and son duo, appeared to be inspired by ISIS and had both traveled to an extremist hot spot in the Philip ...

Tonight, as we come on the air, we're following several breaking stories, including the murder of director Rob Reiner and his wife. Their son now under arrest in connection with the killings. The couple's 32-year-old son in jail.Riner and his wife were found dead in their LA home, apparently stabbed to death. What we're learning about what happened at a Hollywood party the night before and the son's battles with addiction. Plus, Hollywood in mourning.The stars like Kevin Bacon and Jane Fonda remembering the ...

In this video footage taken by an FBI surveillance plane over the desert outside Los Angeles, you can see the moments just before law enforcement raided a group they say were testing explosives in preparation for an alleged New Year's Eve attack targeting five locations across Southern California. >> The subject arrested in envisioned planting backpacks with improvised explosive devices. These bombs were to blow up at the same time on midnight this New Year's Eve.The FBI releasing these markedup images of t ...

New Year's Eve terror plot across southern California foiled by FBI https://t.co/Vw23dLIAff ...

Audrey Carol, 30 years old, Zachary Aaron Page, 32, Dante Gaffield, 24, and Tina Lelay, 41. Each from the Los Angeles area. Each is charged with conspiracy and possession of an unregistered destructive device in violation of title 26, United States Code Section 5861D.Uh we intend to file additional charges in the coming weeks as we finish reviewing the evidence. The defendants are all radical anti-government members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front, which according to their own social media is an anti- ...

New Year's Eve terror plot across southern California foiled by FBI https://t.co/ryRywq5BKm ...

Breaking news this hour. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Justice Department has foiled several planned bombings targeting Southern California beginning on New Year's Eve. Ms.. Now Justice and Intelligence reporter Kendallian joins us on this. What more are we learning from the attorney general about this plot. Good morning, Anna.This is a breaking story and details are a little bit thin at this moment, but uh Pam Bondi is saying on Twitter that a group called the Turtle Island Liberation Front uh was be ...

Bondai Beach at this time of year is normally very very crowded. I can't ever remember seeing it so empty. Dozens of people gathered here to lay flowers.Many people just sitting here quietly trying to come to terms with the worst terror attack in Australia's history. Among the dead, a 10-year-old girl and a father of five. The oldest gunman, a 50-year-old who was the legal owner of the six weapons used in this attack.still alive, his 24-year-old son in a critical condition in hospital and under heavy police ...

Let's bring in NBC News Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent Kelly O'Donnell. Kelly, thanks for being with us. I mean, really just some stunning details here.Uh what I mentioned, the Turtle Island Liberation Front, as well as um what sounds like an even more sort of radical group within that group called the Order of the Black Lotus. Uh we understand sort of the leader here said that this sort of mission was quote everything radical. Tell me what just stuck out to you from that press conference. ...