For the 26th time, the US military has carried out a lethal strike on an alleged drug boat. This time in the Eastern Pacific. Four people were killed in this attack, bringing the total number of deaths to at least 99 since the strikes began in September, ratcheting up tensions with Venezuela.Last night, the House rejected a pair of bipartisan resolutions that would have forced the president to get congressional approval for continuing those strikes or before launching an attack inside Venezuela. Joining me ...

If you look at the facts, it clearly is regime change movement. Look at the amount of people they're using, the amount of manpower, staff, the amount of aircraft carriers, platforms to go after, you know, maybe $10,000 boats. You have, you know, F-35s, the most uh exquisite platform we have in uh in Latin America right now.It makes zero sense. This is a whole movement largely led by Marco Rubio to topple Venezuela. So that is one more thing.So you go and topple Cuba. That's it. And so they're trying to pres ...

How about that. Uh, Professor Butler, how about that. That the Trump administration does not have to get an authorization for the use of military force according to the logic of the Trump administration lawyers.So the war resolutions power act says that once the military is using hostilities, the president has 60 days to either get an extension, get Congress to declare war, or he has to cease operating the hostilities. The Trump administration is saying, "Well, these aren't really hostilities because we're ...

US-Ukraine Relations & Military Aid - Ukraine seeks increased US firepower, specifically Tomahawk missiles, in exchange for Ukrainian-made drones to bolster its defense against Russia [1][2] - The US is considering providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine in exchange for Ukrainian-made drones, but is concerned about depleting its own stockpile [9][10][11] - Russia opposes the US providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, viewing it as unhelpful for US-Russia relations and the war [30] - The potential provision of Tomahawk missiles is seen as a symbolic gesture of US support for Ukraine, which would likely anger Russia [23][24] - The US has been providing a lot of munitions to Ukraine for several years now, leading to concerns about the US stockpile of Tomahawks and other munitions [25][26] Diplomatic Efforts & Ceasefire - President Trump aims to broker another ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia, drawing on the momentum from the Middle East ceasefire [1][4] - A meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin is planned in Budapest in approximately two weeks to continue discussions [6] - There is skepticism regarding President Putin's genuine interest in a peace agreement, with some believing that only blunt force, such as more sanctions, will be effective [14][39] - The threat of Tomahawk missiles may pressure Putin to stop the war [37][38] Geopolitical Dynamics - India is positioning itself as a non-aligned movement, resisting pressure from the US and China [34][35] - The world is potentially breaking down along similar lines to the Cold War, with the US, Russia, and a non-aligned movement led by India [35] Venezuela - The US administration is increasing pressure on Nicolas Maduro, with President Trump acknowledging a CIA initiative inside Venezuela [16][17] - Nicolas Maduro has reportedly offered "everything" in his country, including natural resources, to the US in exchange for mediation [19] Impact of War on Ukraine - Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities, targeting energy infrastructure, raising concerns about the upcoming winter [41][42][44] - Ukraine has gained significant experience in drone warfare, which has become a prominent aspect of the conflict [31][32] - Freezing $300 billion of Russian central bank reserves and providing them to Ukraine could pressure Putin to end the war [40]

US-Ukraine Relations & International Diplomacy - The US has been working closely with Ukraine, acknowledging the challenges Ukraine has faced [1] - Discussions took place between the US President and President Putin, focusing on potential resolutions [1][2] - The US aims to conclude a matter inherited from the previous administration, seeking a resolution [2] - The US congratulates Ukraine on its successful ceasefire in the Middle East [3] Russia-Ukraine War & Potential Resolution - The primary goal is to end the war in Ukraine, recognizing the significant loss of life [3] - Ukraine believes that with US assistance, the war can be stopped, especially given Russia's lack of battlefield success [4] - Ukraine acknowledges Russia's army is weakened with significant losses in economy and people [5] Energy & Military Support for Ukraine - American energy companies are prepared to assist Ukraine following attacks on its infrastructure [5] - Discussions regarding air defense have occurred with US military companies, with details to be shared [5][6]

Ukraine President Vladimir Zilinski is set to meet President Trump at the White House today. This comes a day after President Trump and Russian President Putin spoke on the phone and agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending the war. Joining us right now with more is Nina Cruchefa.She is the New School professor of international affairs and co-author of In Putin's Footsteps. Nina, thank you very much for being with us today. How are you reading this latest conversation between the United States and Russi ...

From @WSJopinion: Disrupting the flow of oil and gas could force Putin to choose between sustaining the war and maintaining the payouts to oligarchs and citizens that secure his political backing, writes Michael Bohnert https://t.co/QKU6thRt8O ...

Key Events & Perspectives on the October 7th Attack - The speaker highlights October 7th as a significant failure in Israel's history, comparing the loss of Jewish lives to the Holocaust [3] - A documentary, "The Road Between Us," recounts the speaker's personal experience rescuing his family during the attack, emphasizing the personal impact of the events [1][9] - The speaker expresses a personal connection to the hostages and a desire to bring them home, emphasizing the importance of this issue for Israel [8][10] Political & Diplomatic Considerations - The speaker believes a Trump-led plan is crucial for ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of hostages, urging caution against potential sabotage from Hamas or the Netanyahu government [3][5] - Concerns are raised about potential sabotage of hostage deals by the Israeli government, citing past instances [6] - The speaker advocates for ending the war to prioritize Israel's security, ensure Hamas loses control of Gaza, and bring the hostages home [4][12] Impact on Israel & the IDF - The speaker suggests that those responsible for the failures leading up to October 7th should step down to allow for Israel's rebuilding [10] - The speaker notes the strain on Israeli soldiers and families due to ongoing conflicts [11] - The speaker views guerrilla warfare in Gaza as ineffective, drawing parallels to American experiences in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan [12]

Welcome back to Squbox. This morning, Treasury Secretary Scott Besson will reportedly begin interviewing candidates this Friday to be the next Federal Reserve chair. The Wall Street Journal reporting that interviews will continue next week.It'll be conducted either in person or via video conference. Among the nearly dozen candidates that have been mentioned as potential picks to head the US Central Bank, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hasset's on that list, former Fed Governor Kevin Worsh, we've h ...

Joining us now, NBC News chief White House correspondent, Peter Alexander. NBC News foreign correspondent Danielle Hamjin and former US ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor. He's a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center.Peter, I want to go to you first. What's the latest on preparations for the Putin Zilinsky summit considering the Kremlin is now slowwalking it. >> Yeah, Ally, it's a good question and heading into the break, you referred to this as sort of a TBD to be determined.I think ...