Ayatollah Khamenei Hints Iran Yet to Strike ‘Reciprocal Blow’ Against US Over Soleimani Killing

The January 3 drone strike assassination of Revolutionary Guards Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad brought Iran and the US to the brink of war, with Tehran responding with missile strikes on two US bases in Iraq, causing traumatic brain injuries among over 100 US troops. … Read More >Ayatollah Khamenei Hints Iran Yet to Strike ‘Reciprocal Blow’ Against US Over Soleimani Killing

Son of judge assigned to Deutsche Bank-Epstein case murdered

NYT contributor Bari Weiss leaves the publication, accusing the outlet of performative journalism and having a hive-mind mentality. Plus, a federal judge denies Harvey Weinstein a $25 million settlement. Nearly two dozen states sue Education Secretary Betsy Devos for failing to protect students against predatory loans and for-profit colleges. Just days after being assigned the case investigating Deutsche Bank’s involvement with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge’s son is shot and killed. … Read More >Son of judge assigned to Deutsche Bank-Epstein case murdered

Coalition Commander Refuses to Reveal Number of US Troops in Syria to Conceal Capabilities

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Deputy Commander Kenneth Ekman refused during a press briefing on Wednesday to provide the number of US troops in Syria in order to protect any insight on the their capabilities in that country. … Read More >Coalition Commander Refuses to Reveal Number of US Troops in Syria to Conceal Capabilities

Trump says ‘always possible’ he’ll shut down more Chinese consulates after Beijing vows retaliation for Houston facility closure

US President Donald Trump said he could shutter additional Chinese consulates following the closure of a diplomatic facility in Texas, leaving the door open for further escalation as tensions soar between the two nations. … Read More >Trump says ‘always possible’ he’ll shut down more Chinese consulates after Beijing vows retaliation for Houston facility closure

Iran Urges Iraq to ‘Vigorously Pursue’ Justice in Soleimani Assassination Case

Iranian authorities have already issued an arrest warrant against US President Donald Trump and three dozen other alleged conspirators in the plot to kill senior Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani. Interpol has said it would refuse a red notice request for Trump, citing the case’s “political” nature. … Read More >Iran Urges Iraq to ‘Vigorously Pursue’ Justice in Soleimani Assassination Case