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Over the course of two days last week, two major assassinations shook the Middle East. The first was of senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr, for which the Israeli military took credit, in Beirut. The second was a much more daring operation – the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, right under the nose of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran and other sources have blamed Israel for the strike, and are vowing retaliation – and Israel is gearing up for an attack. For the Haaretz Podcast, correspondent Linda Dayan spoke to Dr. Raz Zimmt, a senior researcher and expert on Iran from the Institute of National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University about this threat. After April's Iranian attack on Israel, Zimmt explained, "Iran has come up with this so-called 'new equation,' according to which every Israeli attack on Iranian interests – personalities or facilities, either inside Iran or outside Iran – would be considered a major blow, which deserves a direct attack by Iran." Compared to previous incidents, "Iran and Hezbollah are more willing today to take the risk of escalation," Zimmt said, "even if it means dragging themselves into a full-scale confrontation."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden is, for all practical purposes, a lame-duck president, and that may embolden terrorists in the Middle East, Victoria Coates says. “Unfortunately, we're in this unprecedented situation, where it's almost not clear who the commander in chief of the United States is," says Coates, vice president of the Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation. “We haven't heard from the president. We haven't seen the president,” says Coates, who also served as deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration, adding that Biden has had “nothing on his schedule for days now.”  “Is the vice president essentially filling this role?” Coates asked. “It's not in her constitutional powers to do so, although she may be doing it in all practical ways. But my concern is, given that unprecedented flux and confusion, that the normal Iranian decision-making will be altered, and they might do something they wouldn't have tried even two months ago.”  In the wake of an airstrike that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran on Wednesday, Iran's supreme leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says revenge is Iran's “duty.”  Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps also threatened Israel, claiming that the “Zionist regime will face a harsh and painful response from the powerful and huge resistance front, especially Islamic Iran.” The strike was carried out right after the Hamas leader attended the inauguration of Iran's new president in Tehran, but this was not the only deadly strike in the Middle East this week.  Israel carried out a strike in Beirut on Tuesday, killing Fuad Shukr, a top Hezbollah leader. The U.S. also mounted a strike in Iraq that U.S. officials described as “self-defense.” With growing concerns over the strikes leading to possible severe escalation in the region, Coates joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the likelihood of retaliatory strikes on Israel and the U.S.  Enjoy the show!

President Joe Biden is, for all practical purposes, a lame-duck president, and that may embolden terrorists in the Middle East, Victoria Coates says.“Unfortunately, we're in this unprecedented situation, where it's almost not clear who the commander in chief of the United States is," says Coates, vice president of the Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation.“We haven't heard from the president. We haven't seen the president,” says Coates, who also served as deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration, adding that Biden has had “nothing on his schedule for days now.” “Is the vice president essentially filling this role?” Coates asked. “It's not in her constitutional powers to do so, although she may be doing it in all practical ways. But my concern is, given that unprecedented flux and confusion, that the normal Iranian decision-making will be altered, and they might do something they wouldn't have tried even two months ago.” In the wake of an airstrike that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran on Wednesday, Iran's supreme leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says revenge is Iran's “duty.” Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps also threatened Israel, claiming that the “Zionist regime will face a harsh and painful response from the powerful and huge resistance front, especially Islamic Iran.”The strike was carried out right after the Hamas leader attended the inauguration of Iran's new president in Tehran, but this was not the only deadly strike in the Middle East this week. Israel carried out a strike in Beirut on Tuesday, killing Fuad Shukr, a top Hezbollah leader. The U.S. also mounted a strike in Iraq that U.S. officials described as “self-defense.”With growing concerns over the strikes leading to possible severe escalation in the region, Coates joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the likelihood of retaliatory strikes on Israel and the U.S. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Israeli and U.S. military forces are boosting defenses and warning troops to brace for possible retaliation from Iran over Monday's airstrikes on the regime's consulate in Syria that killed several Iranian generals. As Iran hurls threats against Israel and the U.S., the Islamic regime is facing their own internal threats from Sunni Muslim militants, who recently launched a deadly attack on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin.  Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iranian officials have reported that Israel launched an airstrike Monday on Iran's consulate building in Damascus, Syria. The attack reportedly killed seven people, including a top general of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. Baltimore authorities are working to open a temporary channel to allow “commercially essential vessels” to enter and exit the port. President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore to meet with local officials on Friday. A report by the Center for Immigration studies showed that most of the 386,000 immigrants flown into the United States under a Biden parole program landed in Florida, a state which has already sued the administration to end the controversial program. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Today, Les, Jess, and Morgan discuss the third U.S. air strike in Syria, which occurred late on Sunday. These strikes come after at least 40 attacks against U.S. and coalition troops in Iraq and Syria by Iran-backed forces in recent weeks. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III told reporters, "These attacks must stop, and if they don't stop, then we won't hesitate to do what's necessary, again, to protect the troops." Austin said the latest air strikes in targeted facilities used by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and related groups.Will the U.S. continue or ramp up strikes against Iranian-back proxies? Will these strikes effectively deter attacks on U.S. and coalition personnel? Is the Biden Administration overly concerned with potentially escalating the conflict?Want to learn more about this topic? Check out these articles that our experts used to frame our discussion: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/11/12/us-airstrikes-iran-syria/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us-hints-more-strikes-unless-iran-linked-groups-halt-attacks-2023-11-13/ Follow our experts on Twitter: @lestermunson@notTVJessJones@morganlroachLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. This was in retaliation for drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region. Pags gives his thoughts. PLUS...Exploring Vaccine Effects on Women: Dr. James Thorp Delivers Insights with Pags

American fighter jets have launched airstrikes on two targets in Syria. It says they are linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. 

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I WILL BLESS THOSE WHO BLESS. AND WHOEVER CURSES YOU I WILL CURSE. AND ALL PEOPLES ON EARTH WILL BE BLESSED THROUGH YOU.Those were the words of the great God Jehovah, the great I AM, a warning sent to all peoples for all times in Genesis 12:3. If there is no other reason to care for and bless the people of the promised land Israel and the Jews, and there are many, many more, not falling under the curse of the God of the Universe is certainly the main one. No matter, anti–Semitism continues on. The agent of Satan, Adolf Hitler, slaughtered 6 million Jews, and today, whether Iran or Russia or Turkey, Lebanon, Gaza and other nations and peoples have no problem blaming everything on the Jews and nations like Iran will never rest until as once publicly stated:“Every Jew in Israel is buried at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea”.But God's chosen people are tough, survivors, smart and brilliant, determined that something like the Holocaust and other acts of violence against the Jews or Israel will not happen again telling a largely Jew–hating world:NEVER AGAIN!Israel will protect itself in every way possible and revenge anti–Semitism fulfilling the promise NEVER AGAIN.No matter, Hezbollah, a brutal terrorist group in Lebanon sponsored by the even more brutal Iran and its Revolutionary Guard Corps hates Israel, is determined to destroy it and it launches mortars, artillery rounds and Katyusha rockets against Israel at random and at will. So do the Palestinians in Gaza which as a result of the committed purpose of the Israelis and IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) NEVER AGAIN, produces constant warfare tension at all times. Nothing pleases Iran more and now with Iran's medium–range ballistic missile capability and its current rival at the point it can produce nuclear weapons, becomes an unbelievable threat to Israel and God's chosen people. I can only imagine the curse of Jehovah at work, the revenge of the God of Israel against the Iranians who mock that God, OUR GOD the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ and that awful promise of divine curse. Missiles and mortars sent by terrorist groups can threaten Israel any day, any time. Israelis, brilliant technicians, ever developing military and warfare capability, especially defense, produced the famous IRON DOME, an anti–missile system which protects Israel from rocket, missile and artillery attacks most effectively. Israel has also developed what is known as DAVID'S SLING, a longer–range missile protective system to aid the protective capabilities of Iron Dome. Together, these sophisticated military anti–weapons are excellent deterrents and protective devices for the some 7 million inhabitants–citizens of the Jewish nation of Israel.The problem with Iron Dome and David's Sling, again effective anti–missile systems with the Israel Tamir missile, costs about $50,000 for each anti–missile missile. Sustaining these two effective systems at that cost is simply not sustainable for Israel given the demands of its national budget and its social welfare programs. So, back to the drawing board these brilliant technicians go and they have now invented a third protective system which is named:IRON BEAM.A laser based system which, rather than $50,000 per counterattack, will cost the nation of Israel incredibly:$2.00 FOR EACH INTERCEPTION.$2.00! That lead Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to claim the Iron Beam, the first deployable directed–energy laser weapon, is not only a major advance in defensive technology but a gamechanger as well in the art and strategy of war. So that, depending upon the attack, mortar, missile, or artillery, one of these three great protective systems, IRON DOME, DAVID'S SLING, or IRON BEAM will shoot down and destroy the incoming projectile resulting in even more complete defense of the Holy Land, Israel the apple of God's eye.Laser–based weapons do have major power requirements. Recycling times between the firings of these sophisticated weapons is considerable and that must be shortened from minutes to seconds in order to be effective. An enemy can launch barrage after barrage of such weapons and overwhelm the systems unless the recycling and reenergizing time is consistent. It is certain that the Israelis know that and are working to make certain that this new system Iron Beam can in fact reenergize itself in the shortest possible time.No matter these three incredible defense systems, Iran, or Russia, or any other anti–Israel nation with nuclear capability, but especially Iran with nuclear weapons can overwhelm and destroy the nation of Israel with an all–out nuclear attack. The counterattack from this brilliant military nation, small as it is, would be absolutely devastating to the attackers and the enemies of Israel. Such an Iranian attack and the counterattack sure to follow would signal nuclear warfare the world over and undoubtedly the end of this world as we know it. Israeli Prime Minister Bennett has promised that, if warfare so indicates, Israel will attack the leaders of Iran beginning with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and destroy them in addition to Iran itself. What a horrible, fateful day that would be but in so many ways, it seems inevitable. I wonder how America, We The People would react if, like the Jews in the 1940s, half of our citizens were destroyed, killed as those innocent Jews were. Surely we would do everything to protect and defend our Country and WE THE PEOPLE and unleash our considerable military capability against such attackers. The End Times of this world indicate worldwide destructive military forces at work, nuclear warfare and in most ways the utter destruction of mankind. Such happenings are preconditions to ultimate and final events like the rapture and the second coming of Jesus Christ. These significant Christian events are the spiritual light at the end of a very dark and hateful tunnel. No matter what happens in this world, no matter how disastrous, the best for Christians is yet to come. The spiritual Iron Beam of our Lord will be wrapped around His church and His people and this warlike world will see a reign of 1,000 years of the PRINCE OF PEACE. How wonderful, indispensable the love, forgiveness, blessing and promises of the BABE OF BETHLEHEM. No matter this world, never forget the words of the angel:FEAR NOT.For HE is far greater than any Iron Beam!

We start this episode with reporting from the Wall Street Journal that an informant suggested to investigators there were more documents in the former president's Palm Beach club. Multiple current and former US officials are receiving significant security because of threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. Taiwan has responded to China's plan for a one-country, two-systems policy. Russia could have experienced its biggest single-day loss of military aircraft since World War II. And finally, Domino's Pizza is pulling out of Italy - we'll tell you why. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Imagine being locked-up in an Iranian prison for more than two years – when you're innocent.   Kylie Moore-Gilbert, an Australian expert on Islam, went to Iran in late August 2018 to attend a seminar. Three weeks later, as she checked-in at Tehran Airport to return home, she was arrested.   Iranian authorities accused her of being a spy and she was jailed for 10 years, thrown into a high-security prison run by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.  Kylie joins us to tell us how she survived, what it was like in solitary confinement in a two-by-two metre cell….and how her family and friends told the world of her plight, eventually securing her release.  Her new book is called ‘The Uncaged Sky'   Todays Headlines Ukraine's president addresses Australian parliament Albanese pledges to fix aged care NSW floods death toll rises Aussie journo remains locked up in China   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will happen after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's passing? During this event hosted by the Iran 1400 Project, Ali Alfoneh, an author and political scientist, answered this question and presented his book “Political Succession in the Islamic Republic of Iran: Demise of the Clergy and the Rise of the Revolutionary Guard Corps”. His book imagines what leadership will look like in the Islamic Republic after the passing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. It looks back at the past, detailing the process of succession before and after the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, as well as towards the future, concluding that whoever Khamenei's successor may be, he will be beholden to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In addition to the presentation of his book, this episode includes a lively Q&A session with Mr. Alfoneh. He addresses a variety of pressing points concerning the past, present, and future of Iran, from how a Raisi presidency will affect the transition of power, to the immense role of the IRGC today.

From February 11, 2020: Afshon Ostovar is the associate chair for research and an assistant professor of national security affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School. He is also the author of "Vanguard of the Imam: Religion, Politics, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards." The IRGC has been in the news of late because of the killing of the head of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, Qassem Soleimani. Benjamin Wittes spoke with Ostovar about the fallout from the Soleimani killing, how it is all playing in Iran, and why things are so quiet. They talked about whether people made a mountain out of a molehill at the time the killing happened, or whether the blowback just hasn't happened yet.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a year and a half in prison, Jason leaves Evin. But that's just the beginning of a crazy odyssey as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps tries one last time to scramble the deal to get Jason and Yegi out of Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*) Mute button brings civility to final US presidential debate A mute button is all it took to bring civility to the final US presidential debate in Tennessee. Donald Trump and Joe Biden interrupted each other far less frequently, even as they clashed on issues ranging from Covid-19 to climate change. Candidates will now hit the campaign trail to muster up as much support as they can ahead of the November 2 election. *) US hosts Azerbaijan, Armenia for talks to end conflict Talks between the US, Azerbaijan and Armenia on occupied-Karabakh get underway in Washington later today. The meeting comes as Baku liberated more territory along the border with Iran from Armenian control. Yerevan says it sees no possibility of a diplomatic solution to the conflict. *) Saad Hariri named as Lebanon's prime minister-designate Saad Hariri has been named as Lebanon's new prime minister-designate, a year after he was toppled by mass anti-government protests. Hariri won the backing of a majority of parliamentarians during meetings with President Michel Aoun. If successful, he faces the country's deepest crisis since the civil war, with the economy in tatters and widespread distrust of the ruling elite. *) US sanctions Iranian groups for alleged election meddling The US Treasury has slapped new sanctions on five Iranian entities, including the Revolutionary Guard Corps. The treasury said the groups had worked to "sow." This as the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said a Russian state-sponsored hacking group was also targeting US government systems. And finally... *) Paul McCartney to release solo album in December Singer Paul McCartney will release his ‘McCartney III’ album in December. The ex-Beatles star says it's a new collection of stripped-back songs all written, performed and produced by him, 50 years after his first solo album. It joins two other albums, ‘McCartney’ and ‘McCartney II,’ both created by the 78-year-old at critical times in his life.

Afshon Ostovar is the associate chair for research and an assistant professor of national security affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School. He is also the author of "Vanguard of the Imam: Religion, Politics, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards." The IRGC has been in the news of late because of the killing of the head of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, Qassem Soleimani. Benjamin Wittes spoke with Ostovar about the fallout from the Soleimani killing, how it is all playing in Iran, and why things are so quiet. They talked about whether people made a mountain out of a molehill at the time the killing happened, or whether the blowback just hasn't happened yet.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan focus on last night's Iranian attack on two military bases in Iraq. The US has reported no casualties, but Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says dozens of US troops were killed.Guests:Harley Schlanger - National Spokesman for Lyndon LaRouche from 1999 until 2019 | Endless Wars & Endless ImpeachmentMaram Susli - Political Commentator and Geopolitical Analyst | Last Night's Rocket StrikesStephen Lendman - Author and Geopolitical Analyst | Both Parties LYING About Iran/Iraq WarRyan Cristian - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | Will We Stay or Will We Go?Iranian forces launched an attack against two military bases in Iraq last night. The more than a dozen missiles were used to avenge the assassination of Iran's top general Soleimani. Iran claims at least 80 US troops were killed but the US military has affirmed that there were no casualties.National spokesman for Lyndon LaRouche Harley Schlanger outlines his recent article "From Permanent Wars to Permanent Impeachment". Political commentator Maram Susli comes back on the show to describe last night's attack. Geopolitical analyst Stephen Lendman explains the profile of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Founder of The Last American Vagabond Ryan Cristian predicts whether the US will make a geographical move or not.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk with guests from both sides of the political aisle who have recently been suspended on Twitter. What is the standard for who maintains the ability to post on social media, and is criticism of establishment narratives the common denominator in many of these situations?Guests:Peter Boykin - Founder of 'Gays for Trump' & Former Candidate for Statehouse in North Carolina | Twitter Censorship on the Political Right Jamie Lovegrove - Political Reporter for the Post and Courier | Scenes from the South Carolina Democratic Party ConventionElizabeth Beck - Miami-Based Plaintiff Lawyer | Twitter Censorship on the Political Left Joe Lauria - Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News | Why Did Trump Call Off Military Action Against Iran? Francis Boyle - Professor of International Law at the University of Illinois | The Danger of US-Iran Tension Continuing to Escalate & John Bolton's History Peter Boykin, Founder of the organization 'Gays for Trump,' has had both his personal and business accounts on Twitter suspended while receiving minimal feedback from the popular Social Media company. Boykin joins today's show to talk about why he believes he has had his accounts censored on Twitter, how social media companies should be regulated regarding freedom of speech, and how this type of censorship can interfere with how individuals and businesses are able to make money. Over the weekend, many of the 2020 Democratic Presidential hopefuls made their way to Columbia, South Carolina for the 2019 South Carolina Democratic Party Convention. Jamie Lovegrove, a Political Reporter for the Post and Courier, attended the Convention, and he returns to 'Fault Lines' to discuss how the different candidates were received by the crowd, the major issues that were discussed, demographics of Democratic Primary voters in South Carolina, and which candidates are being considered serious contenders to win the nomination. Similar to Peter Boykin, but on the other side of the political aisle, Miami-Based Plaintiff Lawyer Elizabeth Beck has also had her personal Twitter account recently suspended. Beck joins the show to talk about the vague nature of the rules and terms of service on social media sites, how these companies work in tandem with the government to control speech, how criticism of some politicians is okay but not of others, and the status of the lawsuit against the DNC regarding the 2016 Democratic Primary election.Following the downing of an unmanned US drone by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, President Trump nearly took retaliatory military action against Iran but opted against such a move just minutes before a strike was set to occur. Joe Lauria, Editor-in-Chief at Consortium News, joins Garland and Lee to discuss why Trump decided against taking this military action, Mike Pence and John Bolton's roles in the foreign policy decision making of the Trump administration, and why paying attention to mainstream media reporting can be useful for understanding what the government wants the public to believe about certain events.For the final segment, the hosts are joined by Francis Boyle, a Professor of International Law at the University of Illinois, for a conversation about the current US-Iran dynamic and how the Trump administration has been handling recent events involving the two countries. They also talk about John Bolton's career history and understanding of foreign policy, how close the US and Iran just came to starting a major military conflict, and the dangerous potential implications if tensions continue to escalate.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about Facebook's new cryptocurrency coin, Libra, and the different companies who are backing this project. Is Mark Zuckerberg's latest endeavor a positive for the public, or is it a means to gathering more private information and controlling what people are able to purchase?Guests:Teodrose Fikre - Co-Founder and Former Editor of GhionJournal.com & Current Chair of Ethiopians for Constitutional Monarchy | Democracy in the US and Political RepresentationMedea Benjamin - Co-Founder of Code Pink | US-Iran Tension Continues to BuildMichael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency and Mark Zuckerberg's PlansTom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Analyzing the US-Iran Situation, Global Economics & Facebook's Libra CryptocurrencyDistrust in politicians and frustration with the US political system is evident among a large percentage of the American public. Writer and Political Analyst Teodrose Fikre joins Garland and Lee in-studio to discuss the nature of modern democracy in the US, why so many people feel poorly represented by their elected officials, and the current foreign policy goals of President Trump and the top officials in his administration.The recent downing of a US drone by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has brought the Trump administration closer to taking military action against Iran. Medea Benjamin, Co-Founder of Code Pink, returns to 'Fault Lines' for a conversation about growing tension between the US and Iran, the influence of America's allies in the Middle East, how the public can mobilize against a potential war before it occurs, and the significance of the group known as the MEK and its connections to the US political system. Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra, could disrupt various economic markets depending on how it grows and is accepted by different companies. Michael Krieger, the Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com, joins today's program to talk about the longterm purpose of Facebook's Libra coin, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's personal character, how people can be controlled by shutting down their speech and/or purchasing power, and the status of the global financial system.For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by Geopolitical Analyst Tom Luongo to discuss the current dynamic between the United States and Iran, the likelihood that the Trump administration takes military action against Iran, and the potential global economic ramifications of such a conflict. Additionally, they talk about the strength of China's economy, Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, and how much faith the American people have in their public institutions.

Iran shot down a US RQ-4 Global Hawk naval surveillance drone early on Thursday. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a statement that it targeted the drone inside Iranian airspace over the southern province of Hormozgan, next to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command confirmed the incident Thursday but denied that the aircraft was in Iranian airspace. What are we to make of all of this?The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed a $1 trillion spending bill Wednesday that amounts to what some describe as an opening bid in a guns vs. butter fight with the Trump administration. The measure far exceeds Trump's budget request for domestic programs, attracting a White House veto threat, but denies him his full Pentagon budget increase. The House bill includes $733 billion for the Pentagon, up from $716 billion the previous year. US President Donald Trump demanded $750 billion. What are we to make of this? Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea for a historic summit with Kim Jong Un Thursday, becoming the first Chinese leader to travel to the country in 14 years. His two-day trip comes days before Xi is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump during a Group of 20 summit in Japan. Is this pre-game strategy between Xi and Kim?GUEST:Daniel Lazare — Journalist and author of three books: "The Frozen Republic," "The Velvet Coup" and "America's Undeclared War." Dr. Jack Rasmus — Professor of economics at Saint Mary's College of California and author of "Central Bankers at the End of Their Ropes: Monetary Policy and the Coming Depression." Dr. Gerald Horne — Professor of history at the University of Houston and author of many books, including "Blows Against the Empire: US Imperialism in Crisis."

US-Iranian journalist Jason Rezaian was working for the Washington Post in Tehran when he was arrested in July 2014. He was accused of spying for the CIA, tried and convicted on vague charges. He was held for 544 days before a deal was done to release him in 2016. Three years after his release how is he coping with the effects of his imprisonment? Jason Rezaian is now banned from Iran for life but what does he think of the Trump administration's policy toward Iran now that it has labelled Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation? He talks to Shaun Ley. Image: Jason Rezaian (Credit: Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

US-Iranian journalist Jason Rezaian was working for the Washington Post in Tehran when he was arrested in July 2014. He was accused of spying for the CIA, tried and convicted on vague charges. He was held for 544 days before a deal was done to release him in 2016. Three years after his release how is he coping with the effects of his imprisonment? Jason Rezaian is now banned from Iran for life but what does he think of the Trump administration's policy toward Iran now that it has labelled Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation? He talks to Shaun Ley. Image: Jason Rezaian (Credit: Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Today's show : National Talk Show Host, Desert Storm Veteran,Columnist & Activist, Eric Thompson calls in, Isis Escapee, Radical Islam Expert, Activist, & Best Selling Author, I.Q. al Rassooli calls in, Conservative Talk Show Host, 2024 Presidential Candidate, Activist & Best-Selling Author, Daryl Kane calls in, Founder of College Republicans United, Founder Of Republicans United & Leader of Nationalists United, Kevin Decuyper calls in, Businessman, Twitter Master, Activist & Political Strategist, Bill Lambert calls in, President Trump visits the border, President Trump to Issue Executive Order to Cut Regulations & Ramp Up Pipeline Construction, President Trump Designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as Terrorists, President Trump doesn't need to show his taxes, 71 % of Wall Street predicts Trump re-election, Jobless claims lowest since 1969, House Democrats Want ‘Oversight' over Fox News' Editorial Decisions, Illegal Immigration Levels May Reach Half a Million over Next Three Months, Democrats want DACA members to run for public office, College Admissions Scandal Update, America Created 196,000 Jobs in March/Beating Expectations for 170,000, PC Culture, Kirstjen Nielsen Resigns as DHS Secretary in Midst of Border Surge, Secret Service Director Randolph Alles Steps Down, Bernie Sanders: Convicted Felons Have a Right to Vote– Even from Behind Bars, Obama warns 2020 Democrats to stop the rhetoric, Drag Queen Story Hour, Joe Biden accused by 8th female of sexual misconduct, Utah Jazz' Kyle Korver on Race: White People Are ‘Responsible' for the Sins of Their Forefathers, 2020 Democrats to Unveil Bill to Create Slavery Reparations & White Guilt Trend From Liberals

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On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and Walter Smolarek are joined by John Wight, host of Radio Sputnik's Hard Facts, and by Dick Nichols, correspondent for Green Left Weekly. Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has taken a step back from the edge and declined to issue a declaration of independence in his much-anticipated address. Will there be international mediation, or will Madrid’s intransigence continue? Also in the first hour, Brian and Walter discuss the possibility of another Israeli attack on Lebanon, and are joined from Beirut by Jana Nakhal, an independent researcher and a member of the central committee of Lebanese Communist Party. The collision course initiated by the Trump administration against Iran continues at full speed, with the Iranian government promises a “crushing” response to the anticipated U.S. designation of the Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Middle East analyst Robert Carter joins the show. The Republican Party civil war has flared up once again as high-ranking Senator Bob Corker accuses Donald Trump of putting the United States “on the path to World War III”. Brian and Walter speak with Anoa Changa, host of the radio show The Way With Anoa. First Facebook, and now Google, are being drawn into the controversy over alleged Russian interference in the election. But what’s the big picture about Google’s impact on U.S. politics? Dr. Robert Epstein joins the show to discuss. Finally, Tensions in Europe are heating up as a new military force consisting of thousands of troops is being assembled in Romania, coinciding with an increase in NATO naval and air activity in the country. Mark Sleboda, international affairs and security analyst, talks about what's behind the latest NATO moves.

Iran sanctions are signed into law, a gas pipeline gets fast tracked through a NYC park, the Buffett Rule is (sort of) passed, a "War on Coal" is not really waged, and more from this week in Congress... HR 1905: Iran Sanctions *Signed into law* Sanctions = Shut down trade in and out of Iran. People can’t get what they need, they get mad at their government, the government needs to do what we want them to do in order to make the sanctions go away and get their people to back off. What do we want them to do? Stop developing nuclear weapons (if they actually are – hasn’t been proven). Stop human rights abuses. Open their oil industry to the “free market” Exxon Mobil, BP and others were welcomed into Iraq after we took over the country History of Iran Pre 1951- Iran’s oil was owned by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, now known as BP. 1951- Iran nationalized their oil industry. 1953- CIA, with lots of help from the British, overthrew the democratically elected government, installing the Shah. Oil companies were allowed back in and helped themselves to 50% of the oil profits. 1979- Iranians overthrew the Shah (the dictator installed by the US) and installed the Islamic Republic, who were not US-approved and are still in power today. The Islamic Republic nationalized the banking system and imposed controls on imports and exports, reversing the Shah’s free trade policies. They also re-nationalized the oil industry. Current sanctions take aim at that nationalized oil company… Prohibits any country or company from: 1) Helping Iran develop their oil. 2) Helping Iran construct, maintain, or repair their refineries. 3) Helping Iran construct port facilities, railways, or roads that will be used to deliver their oil. Prevents shipping companies from transporting any oil products to or from Iran. Prevents insurance companies from insuring the National Iranian Oil Company or the National Iranian Tanker Company. Section 312: Orders a report in 45 days listing the reasons that the National Iranian Oil Company and the National Iranian Tanker Company are “agents” of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (their military). Turns the Iranian oil companies into military targets. Orders a report on whether sanctions on Iran’s natural gas could be applied as they are to oil. HR 3783: “Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act” Gives the Secretary of State 180 days to create a report to address Iran’s “growing hostile presence and activity” in the Western Hemisphere. Report needs to include a plan “ensuring energy supplies from the Western Hemisphere that are free from the influence of any foreign government that would attempt to manipulate or disrupt global energy markets.” Report needs to describe the terrain, population, ports, airports, borders, media outlets, financial centers, foreign embassies, charities, religious and cultural centers, and income-generating activities in the Western Hemisphere utilized by Iran. Listed countries of concern are Venezuela, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Argentina, and Brazil. Four of the countries on the list have already nationalized their oil: Venezuela Bolivia Ecuador Argentina (happening right now) The other 2 may be on the list because: Nicaragua – President Ortega was the President the Contras were trying to overthrow. Iran-Contra scandal is when Reagan’s CIA sold weapons to Iran and gave the money to the Contras… to beat President Ortega… who is President again. President Ortega has an alliance with Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. Brazil – just elected a friendly government but also has found huge amounts of offshore oil since 2007. They might have more than us. Passed by the House, now moves into the Senate. HR 4155: Military Training Sufficient for Federal Training and Certification *Signed into law* H.R. 4124: Veteran Work Experience in Medical Field Gives money to states to change their processes for licensing veterans with medical experience in combat. Money only given to states with a shortage in medical technicians $1 million over four years = $250,000 per year = $5,000 per year per state. Passed the House, moves into the Senate. H.R. 5948: Veterans Fiduciary Reform & Honoring Noble Service Act Establishes rules for dividing the assets of dead soldiers both with and without a known next of kin. Let’s the government provide caskets and urns for dead soldiers who don’t have family to pay for them. Gives Bush Wars veterans a spot for remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery. Passed the House, moves into the Senate. H.R. 2606: Gas Pipeline Through NYC Recreation Area [caption id="attachment_36" align="aligncenter" width="625"] The proposed Rockaway natural gas pipeline (Source: Williams)[/caption] Written for the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company (Transco). Tells the Secretary of Interior that he can feel free to give them a permit good for 10 years. Passed the Senate; it's on it’s way to President’s desk.* *Whoopsie: the bill actually went back to the House. (11/13/2012) H.R. 6410: “Buffett Rule Act of 2012" Buffett Rule = rich people should pay a tax rate at least as high as their secretaries. The name of the bill is a trick; the bill adds a donation box to tax return forms. It doesn’t change tax rates at all. Passed the House, moves into the Senate. HR 2903: FEMA Reauthorization No increase in funding through 2014. Can sell “extra” FEMA trailers to states. Provides money to modernize the “public alert and warning system” We must conduct tests every 3 years. Communications industry will not be forced to participate. Passed House, moves into the Senate. H.R. 5912: No Public Money for Party Conventions Eliminates all public funding of political conventions, effective next year (2013). D’s and R’s each got $18 million this year. Currently, only D’s and R’s get public money. No other political parties are eligible. Will result in more private control over political parties. Passed the House, moves into the Senate. H.R. 3409: “Coal Miner Employment & Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act” Package of 5 bills; 4 out of the 5 bills in this package have already passed the House in 2011-2012 but failed in the Senate. TITLE I: Secretary of the Interior can’t issue any new regulations between now and 2014 that would: “Adversely impact employment in coal mines in the United States”. Reduce the amount of money the government (Federal or State) receives from coal mining. Reduce the amount of coal available for US use or for exporting for profit. Protect any land from coal mining. Regulate privately-owned coal. TITLE II: No Greenhouse Gas Regulation Under the Clean Air Act “The [EPA] Administrator may not, under this Act, promulgate any regulation concerning, take action relating to, or take into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change” Repeals the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions Prevents states (like California) from adopting mileage standards that are stricter than the Federal standards TITLE III: Eliminates regulations for the benefit of businesses. Creates a committee, headed by the Secretary of Commerce, that will analyze how environmental regulations affect business. Eliminates some air quality rules for industrial equipment, makes the EPA start over on them, and prevents them from taking effect in under 6 years When making the regulations, the EPA must consider costs to companies and must choose the option that is “least burdensome” to those companies TITLE IV: Gives states control of regulating coal ash. Companies found in violation of regulations will have 8-10 years to make those changes. The deadline can be extended. TITLE V: EPA must analyze the impact of their regulations on “employment levels and economic activity, including estimated job losses and decreased economic activity” Numbers will be rigged “Any offsetting job gains that result from the hypothetical creation of new jobs through new technologies or government employment may not be used in the job loss calculation." “Any offsetting economic activity that results from the hypothetical creation of new economic activity through new technologies or government employment may not be used in the economic activity calculation.” Prevents EPA from over-riding water quality standards of the states. Also, prevents EPA from over-riding water quality standards of the states. McKinley Amendment prohibits the EPA from retroactively invalidating permits after they have been issued. Passed the House, moves into the Senate (where its failure is guaranteed). Vacation Time Congress returned from their 5 week summer vacation last Monday, September 10th. On Friday, September 21st, they left for their 7 week election vacation. They will return to work on Tuesday, November 13th.