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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. As the war continues on the ground in Gaza and in Lebanon, we learn how the IDF is overtly taking credit for strikes inside Syria -- and why. US president-elect Donald Trump has informed the Biden administration that he expects to see progress in the efforts to obtain a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and his advisors claim he would like the Gaza war wrapped up by the time he takes office in January. Fabian weighs in on whether the IDF is in a position to pull back right now -- without Hamas or Hezbollah simply filling the vacuum. New Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday, who conveyed a “sharp” message to his new Israeli counterpart during their first phone conversation, to the effect that Israel risks jeopardizing the ongoing provision of US weaponry for the Gaza war if it does not credibly show that it has improved the supply and distribution of aid to Gazan noncombatants. We hear about new IDF efforts to introduce more aid into the Strip and discuss Katz's challenges in taking on his new role. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at Israel as IDF pounds Lebanon, Syria targets US warplanes hit Houthis' advanced weapons storage facilities in Yemen strikes Israel rejects ‘biased' warning of famine in Gaza, says aid trucks enter war-torn towns Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: People inspect a bridge allegedly damaged in an Israeli strike near the Syrian village of Tall al-Nabi Mando, in the countryside of Qusayr on October 28, 2024. (Louai Beshara / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For review:1. Newly appointed Israeli Defense Minister (Israel Katz) conducts first phone call with American counterpart- US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.2. From US Formal Request: Qatar Directs Hamas to Leave Doha.Qatar told Hamas that it must close its diplomatic office in Doha roughly ten days ago following a request by the US, senior Biden administration officials tell The Times of Israel. Qatar has hosted Hamas officials in Doha since 2012, amid requests from successive US administrations who felt it was important to have a communication channel with the terror group.3. US to Allow American Contractors to Operate in Ukraine.The Biden administration has lifted a ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine to help the country's military maintain and repair US-provided weapons systems, particularly F16 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems.4. Saab (Sweden) develops "Autonomous Ocean Core" program. Integration of this software enables surface and subsurface watercraft to function autonomously on various maritime missions, such as mine detection and clearance, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and rescue missions in remote locations. 5. Switzerland Selects RCH 155mm Mobile Artillery System.The RCH 155 combines the firepower and the range of the operational PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer with an automated and remotely controlled gun module.Increased automation also reduces the crew size to two (driver/operator, commander), which in turn enables a quick “shoot and scoot” capability.6. US Navy extends life of 3 x Cruisers and 12 Destroyers.- The Cruisers: USS Gettysburg (CG-64), USS Chosin (CG-65), and USS Cape St. George (CG-71) will now remain in service up until fiscal year 2029, rather than 2026.- The Arleigh Burke Flight I Guided-Missile Destroyers:One Year: USS Carney (DDG-64) and USS Stethem (DDG-63) will receive one-year extensions.Three Years: USS Barry (DDG-52) USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) will each get extended three years.  Five Years: USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), USS Cole (DDG-67), USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53), USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54), USS Laboon (DDG-58), USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) and USS Stout (DDG-55) will each get extended for five years. 

For review:1.  US Sends B-52s to CENTCOM AOR.US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending additional bomber aircraft and Navy warships to the Middle East to bolster presence in the region, as an aircraft carrier and its warships are preparing to leave.2. US and Israeli Officials continue discussions on ceasefire plans in Lebanon.A US official told The Times of Israel that US special envoy Amos Hochstein and White House Mideast czar Brett McGurk's meetings with top Israeli officials in Jerusalem on Thursday were “substantive and constructive."3. Iran Supreme Leader Orders Retaliation Attack on Israel.Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has ordered plans be drawn up by his Supreme National Security Council, after being briefed on the extent of the damage from the Israeli strikes.4.  Ukraine President: "Zero Reaction" Concerning N. Korean Troops in Kursk.Regarding the reaction to the deployment of North Korean troops, Zelensky said, "Putin is checking the reaction of the West ... And I believe that after all these reactions, Putin will decide and increase the contingent ... The reaction that is there today is nothing, it is zero."5. Turkey and Indonesia collaborate on Armored Personnel Carrier.Manufacturing is set to begin in 2025. Deliveries are expected by the end of 2026, with the timing dictated by the Indonesian Army's specific needs. 6. Japan launches amphibious warship planned for Maritime Unit.The JS Nihonbare (LCU-4151) is an amphibious vessel that can transport a dozen vehicles or containers at speeds of 15.5 knots. 7. Taiwan to procure loitering munitions from the US in deal worth $360 million.The US State Department approved the sale of 291 x Altius 600M-V and 720 x  Switchblade 300 loitering munitions 

Today's Headlines: Russian disinformation efforts have targeted Kamala Harris's campaign, with documents revealing that John Mark Dougan, an American living in Moscow, is working directly with Russian military intelligence. The DOJ has warned Elon Musk's PAC that its $1 million giveaways to voters in swing states could violate federal election laws, hinting at a potential criminal investigation. A CNN investigation uncovered a disturbing scam where elderly Americans, some with dementia, were tricked into donating millions to political campaigns, often through deceptive recurring donation schemes. Meanwhile, McDonald's has pulled Quarter Pounders from 20% of its US locations following an E.Coli outbreak linked to one death and dozens of illnesses. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that North Korea has sent troops to Russia, heightening geopolitical tensions. Finally, the CDC has updated its guidelines, recommending pneumococcal vaccines for all adults over 50 to help prevent serious respiratory illnesses like pneumonia. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WA Post: American creating deep fakes targeting Harris works with Russian intel, documents show NY Times: Justice Department Warns Musk That His $1 Million Giveaway Might Be Illegal CNN: Political fundraisers WinRed and ActBlue are taking millions of dollars in donations from elderly dementia patients to fuel their campaigns AP News: McDonald's tries to reassure customers after E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers Axios: North Korean troops are in Russia, U.S. says AP News: People 50-plus should get pneumococcal vaccine, CDC panel recommends Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For review:1. Top Hamas Leader Killed by IDF Tank Fire.Israel on Thursday night announced that IDF troops had killed Hamas terror chief Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.. A force from the 828th Bislamach Brigade killed Sinwar and the other two terrorists.2. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israeli citizens concerning Sinwar's death.PM Netanyahu: "I stand before you today to tell you that Yahya Sinwar has been eliminated. Today, as we promised we would, we settled accounts with him."3. US Strikes Houthi Targets with B-2 Bombers.US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement that the B-2 bombers targeted “five hardened underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.”4. North Korea Destroys Border Road and Rail Lines Connecting to South.In the 2000s, the two Koreas reconnected two pairs of road and rail links across their heavily fortified border.In response to the explosions, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said its military fired warning shots within southern sections of the border as it bolstered its readiness and surveillance posture. 

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode from the Jerusalem office. The IDF announced the launch of limited raids into southern Lebanon late on Monday night against Hezbollah forces and infrastructure positioned along Israel's northern border. We discuss the strategy here and whether this is a formal declaration of war even as the IDF's 98th Division, an elite formation of paratrooper and commando units, conducted an overnight ground operation. Yesterday, Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the Lebanese government is ready to fully implement a UN resolution that had aimed to end Hezbollah's armed presence south of the Litani River. We ask, what does it mean for Israel to have a weak state on its border and is it time for the west to bolster it? The Biden administration appears to express its support for the raids that the IDF began conducting late Monday night during a call between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Berman weighs in. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: IDF announces launch of limited ground raids on Hezbollah sites across Lebanon border Israel says ‘next phase' beginning in Lebanon, amid global pleas against a ground op Lebanese PM says willing to deploy army south of Litani River, fully implement UN resolution Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Yoel Sigel. IMAGE: Israeli soldiers work on tanks in a staging area in northern Israel near the Israel-Lebanon border, October 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Baz Ratner)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Lebanese media is reporting that in recent days Hezbollah has entirely evacuated its headquarters in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh and last night AXIOS reported that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke last night with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and told him Iran's military preparations suggest Iran is getting ready for a large-scale attack on Israel. What are we hearing about Israel's preparedness? On Saturday morning, after the IDF struck a Hamas and Islamic Jihad command room at the Taba'een school in Gaza City, international media was aflame with damning headlines. Horovitz weighs in. The widely endorsed ceasefire and hostage release deal presented to Israel and Hamas earlier this year is still viable, according to US President Joe Biden, despite the Palestinian terror group's announcement that it would not be sending a delegation to the August 15 confab. During Sunday's cabinet meeting, Justice Minister Yariv Levin reportedly pushed for the renewal of the government's legal overhaul, which has been frozen since October 7. We hear how the judicial overhaul influenced the country last year, leading Borschel-Dan to ask, why make this push now? For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: In reversal, Israel said to now believe Iran plans to attack in next few days Hamas says it won't attend Thursday's ‘last opportunity' talks for hostage-truce deal In cabinet meeting, justice minister said to call to revive judicial overhaul plan Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves.  IMAGE: Vehicles drive past a huge billboard depicting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) and slain Palestinian Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at Tehran's Valiasr Square on August 12, 2024. (Atta Kenare/ AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman and military reporter Emanuel Fabian join host Amanda Borschel-Dan in our Jerusalem offices on today's episode. Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, hours after he attended a swearing-in ceremony for the country's new president Masoud Pezeshkian. No nation has taken credit for the attack. Fabian fills us in on what we know about the means of the attack. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington will help defend Israel if it is attacked, while the White House will also work to reduce tension in the region following Haniyeh's assassination. Berman speaks about the possibilities of a wider war in the Middle East and how other countries are condemning Israel. This morning, Hezbollah issued its first statement on Israel's assassination of the terror group's top military commander Fuad Shukr last night, saying he was present in the building in Beirut when it was struck, but does not confirm his death, which the IDF announced last night. Fabian debriefs on this strike. Berman discusses how these two attacks are an "elegant" solution to the need for respond to the Iranian-made Hezbollah bomb that killed 12 children in Magdal Shams on Saturday afternoon. Is there any speculation that there will be further reprisal? Fabian clarifies that as yet there are no changes to Homefront Command guidelines following the two strikes. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran missile strike IDF kills top Hezbollah commander in Beirut in response to deadly Majdal Shams attack Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves.  IMAGE: People hold up the Palestinian flag and a portrait of assassinated Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, during a rally at Tehran University, in the Iranian capital on July 31, 2024, as Iran declares three days of mourning. (AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For review:1. US-UK Strikes Houthi Rebels with airstrikes.2.  IDF Controls Philadelphi Corridor. Along the corridor, IDF said it has located so far some 20 tunnels that cross into Egypt. 3. IDF finish operations in Northern Gaza city of Jabalya. In addition to destroying 12 kilometers of tunnels, the IDF finds the remains of seven hostages taken and killed by Hamas on 7 October.4. Israel considers development of the M61 Vulcan for counter-drone use.5. Sweden to provide Ukraine military equipment worth $1.3 billion. Includes 155mm artillery rounds, Medium Range Air-to-Air missiles, and PBV 302 Infantry Fighting Vehicles.6. Sweden and Austria to procure 12 each, UH-60M Black Hawks helicopters- in a deal worth $900 million & $1.05 billion respectively.7. Italy to Develop New Armored Fighting Vehicle (Tracked).  Italian Army wants a design by December 2024, prototypes between 2027 & 2028, deliveries starting in 2029. The goal is to build 1,050.8. F35B Crash in New Mexico. Pilot injured.9. US Defense Secretary (Lloyd Austin) meets with Chinese Defense Minister (Dong Jun) in Singapore. 

In a fascinating exchange US Rep. Matt Gaetz probed US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about the role of the estimated 1,000 US troops involved in building a floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza. Austin insisted that they were not "boots on the ground" although he admitted they would be armed and would respond to incoming fire. Injecting US troops into a warzone requires a Congressional vote, Gaetz warned Austin. Also today: Pro-life activist meets US "justice" system. Finally: Cheating on mail-in ballots? Say it ain't so!

*) Gaza hospital hit in intense Israeli raid for second day Explosions and shootings have once again rocked Gaza's largest hospital, Al Shifa, and its surrounding neighbourhoods as Israeli forces storm through the facility for a second day. This latest raid deals a devastating blow to the already-strained Al Shifa medical complex, which had only partially resumed operations after a destructive Israeli raid in November. Reports indicate that thousands of Palestinian patients, medical personnel, and displaced individuals are currently trapped within the sprawling hospital compound, with heavy fighting raging in the nearby districts. *) Canada to halt future arms exports to Israel — report A Canadian government source revealed that Canada is ceasing its arms shipments to Israel. The decision marks a significant shift as Ottawa has only exported "non-lethal" shipments such as communications equipment to Israel since its war on blockaded Gaza. According to the source, no arms exports have occurred since January. Israel has historically been a major recipient of Canadian arms, receiving over $15 million worth of military materials in 2022 and $19 million in 2021, as reported by Radio Canada. *) US, Israel defence chiefs to meet in Washington Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is scheduled to meet with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin next week in Washington. This confirmation comes from a US defence official speaking anonymously to disclose details not yet public. The meeting's agenda is reported to include discussion of securing the release of hostages, humanitarian aid to Gaza and protecting those in Rafah. *) UN chief alarmed by killings of civilians in Myanmar United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over reports of continued military air strikes on villages in Myanmar's Rakhine state. Locals reported that more than 20 people were killed in these strikes on Monday alone. The clashes in Rakhine state have intensified since November, following an attack by the Arakan Army on security forces, effectively ending a ceasefire established after the military coup in 2021. And finally… *) Japan hikes rates for first time in 17 years Japan's central bank has scrapped its negative interest rate as it finally began unwinding one of the world's most aggressive monetary easing programmes. Implemented in 2013, the unconventional policy aimed to stimulate economic growth and inflation following Japan's prolonged period of economic stagnation, often referred to as the "lost decades." In a historic move, the Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate for the first time in 17 years from -0.1 percent to a range between zero and 0.1 percent.

In this episode: - Israeli airstrikes in Rafah result in the death of at least 50 Palestinians, targeting densely populated areas. - Jordan's King Abdullah leads an aid mission to Gaza, dropping medical supplies via airdrop. - Egypt threatens to suspend a peace treaty with Israel if Israeli forces advance into Rafah. - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hospitalized, raising concerns amidst critical meetings in Brussels. - The US Senate passes a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, facing uncertainty in the Republican-led House. - Former President Donald Trump faces criticism from his party for remarks on NATO defense obligations, sparking backlash from Western officials.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) In the January 10th episode, The Wright Report discusses the implications of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's concealed cancer diagnosis, challenges Biden's claims about white supremacy with new data, anticipates heated debates over the US border crisis, and reveals the Pacific region's vulnerabilities in the US Marine Corps. Bryan Dean Wright also addresses listener queries on Iran and China, and shares positive insights on American education for young men.

Donald Trump making his case in court and not ruling out violence if his cases move ahead. Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb joins. This as polls show GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is making up ground in New Hampshire. Plus, federal investigators are looking for four bolts crucial to securing the door plug that blew off that Alaska Airlines plane. But, were they ever on the door in the first place? Also, the Pentagon is finally revealing what sent US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to the hospital twice even as the president and his own deputy was in the dark.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel is unleashing deadlier, more frequent, air raids against Iran-linked targets in Syria. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalizations is creating a political headache for Joe Biden. Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea is likely to push up prices for consumers. Plus, with less than a week to go before the first primary of the 2024 presidential race, the top three Republican contenders are intensifying attacks on one another.  Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's program.Tom talks about "missing" US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who as it turns out was hospitalized, but that information was kept secret, even from President Biden.  Tom also talks about the College Football Championship game in which Michigan defeated Washington 34-13.Tom also talks about Tracy Kasper resigning as President of the National Association of Realtors due to "blackmail", Boeing 737 Max 9 Jets and the problems found by United Airlines, and pre-filed bills by State legislators in preparation for the upcoming session. See pre-filed bills at https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Prefile/33Majority Leader Representative Dan Saddler from Eagle River calls in to talk about the upcoming legislative session, the bills he pre-filed, and some of his goals for this session.Colt Coady from the Chugiak Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department calls into talk about the history of the department, the services they provide, the recent grant they received from Mayor Dave Bronson's office, and ways you can help.  Find more information and donate at CVFRD.com.Colleen Sullivan-Leonard from the Wasilla City Council calls into to talk about her political background, the Wasilla airport expansion, the Arctic Winter Games coming to Wasilla, and what is happening and coming up on the Wasilla City Council.

The big story today is the mysterious hospitalization of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. His hospitalization was so secretive that not even Joe Biden, the Commander in Chief of the US Armed Forces, knew that his defense chief was hospitalized for days. Let's start at the beginning of this usual story and follow the timeline.Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 01/08/2024Watch this FULL show exclusively on Faith & Valueshttps://members.faithandvalues.com/posts/pentagon-mystery-what-was-sec-lloyd-austins-secret-surgeryJoin the leading community for Conservative Christians! https://www.FaithandValues.comYou can partner with us by visiting https://www.TruNews.com/donate, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 690069 Vero Beach, FL 32969.Now is the time to protect your assets with physical gold & silver. Contact Genesis Gold Today! https://www.TruNewsGold.comGet high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!https://www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!https://www.amazon.com/Final-Day-Characteristics-Second-Coming/dp/0578260816/Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/final-day-10-characteristics-of-the-second-coming/id1687129858Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today.https://www.sacrificingliberty.com/watchThe Fauci Elf is a hilarious gift guaranteed to make your friends laugh! Order yours today!https://tru.news/faucielf

Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright.Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen border-free zone by air and seaSummary: Now that Austria has dropped a 2022 objection it raised due to concerns about more illegal immigration coming into Europe, Romania and Bulgaria are set to join the European Schengen Zone—which allows free movement between Schengen countries for people living in the Zone—following more than 10 years of attempting to do so.Context: About 400 million people live in Schengen countries and can thus travel around the Zone without needing passports or having to pass through additional security checkpoints that are often required for folks visiting from international locales; these two new entrants to the Zone will only have air and sea passage for the time being, with talks about opening land borders continuing into 2024, and this addition means Ireland and Cyprus are now the only EU countries that aren't also part of the Schengen Zone.—BBC NewsOne Sentence News is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.US grounds some Boeing MAX planes for safety checksSummary: Following an emergency landing necessitated by a piece of fuselage tearing off the side of an Alaska Airlines jet on Friday, US regulators have temporarily grounded 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets for safety inspections.Context: Remarkably, no one was seriously injured when a chunk of the plane tore off mid-flight, though the jetliner did lose pressurization and several passengers suffered minor injuries as a consequence; everyone with a stake in this matter, from Boeing to Alaska Airlines to the FAA have announced investigations into what happened and how to keep it from happening again, and this is just the most recent grounding of Boeing MAX jets—a design that has been plagued with issues since its introduction, including a global grounding for 20 months in 2019 and 2020 that followed a pair of crashes that killed 346 people.—ReutersRepublicans erupt over secrecy in defense secretary's hospitalizationSummary: Republican lawmakers have expressed deep concern and anger about a delay in being notified about the hospitalization of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.Context: What seems to have happened is Austin went in for an elective medical procedure of some kind, there were complications, and he was then admitted to the hospital on January 1; the issue is that people who are meant to be kept in the know about vital military matters, like Congress and the President, don't seem to have been made aware of this, even though the Deputy Defense Secretary was reportedly made ready to act in Austin's place, if need be—though she was on vacation in Puerto Rico at the time; so while Austin has said in a statement that he's on the mend and takes responsibility for any transparency issues that might arise from his decision not to make a more complete disclosure about his hospitalization, some folks on the Republican side of the aisle are chalking this up to bad communication practices in the Biden administration, while others are saying Austin needs to be held accountable for this insufficient disclosure.—AxiosManufacturing capacity spending in the US has been on a wild tear since the introduction of the CHIPs Act and Infrastructure Law a few years ago (and were further augmented by the Inflation Reduction Act), and this has both supported the economy in the short-term and (ostensibly at least) bulwarked it in the longer-term as the US pivots away from tight ties with China and attempts to bring some of those offshored production jobs (especially in security-related industries, like microchips) back to North America.—Axios216,000Number of new jobs US employers added in December (on a seasonally adjusted basis) according to a new report from the US Labor Department.That's higher than most experts expected, and it's making an anticipated (and by investors at least, hoped-for) March-ish initial drop in interest rates less likely, as it suggests the economy is still hot enough to handle the additional downward pressure for longer.—The New York TimesTrust Click Get full access to One Sentence News at onesentencenews.substack.com/subscribe

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced a new maritime task force intended to protect commercial vessels travelling through the Red Sea from attacks by Houthi militants. The countries involved in the new task force — dubbed Operation Prosperity Guardian — include the US, the UK, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, the Seychelles and Spain. (2) The Bank of Japan offered little for rate-hike bulls as it stuck with the world's last negative interest rate and kept guidance unchanged on future policy in a decision that pared some of the yen's recent gains. (3) Apple will stop selling the latest versions of its smartwatch in the US due to a patent dispute, taking some of its best-selling devices off the market during the busy holiday season. Engineers at the company are racing to make changes to algorithms on the device that measure a user's blood oxygen level — a feature that Masimo has argued infringes its patents.  (4) Nippon Steel has defended the whopping 142% premium it's paying for United States Steel, as the Japanese company seeks to reinforce its position as a global titan to counter a weak domestic outlook. (5) The UK government has lost close to £300 million ($379 million) on the £1.14 billion portfolio of start-up investments it made during the pandemic to prop up struggling young businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Donald Trump is being criticized for his attacks on undocumented immigrants as we head towards the 2024 presidential primaries. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Israel today. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost power as storms batter the East Coast. A manhunt is underway in Texas for an escaped sexual offender. And, the government hits Southwest with a record fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Middle East as tensions grow over shipping security in the Red Sea. He's calling for an expanded maritime protection force to address the growing number of attacks on commercial ships by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The escalation in such incidents has prompted major companies to suspend use of the route for their vessels. Janice Petersen is speaking to Associate Professor Sal Mercogliano, from Campbell University in North Carolina.

Speaking at the Reagan Library over the weekend, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (a former executive in the military-industrial complex) blamed chaos, bloodshed, and terrorism worldwide on Americans who oppose the US global military empire. Non-interventionists are the real enemy, said Austin. Also today: Shipping woes in the Middle East may lead to war explosion. Finally: They lost the J6 deposition tapes? Incompetence or something more sinister?

Negotiations for the release of Hamas' hostages are underway. Negotiators say they are optimistic about the possibility of releases within days, as sticking points inch closer to being resolved. Plus, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes a surprise visit to Kyiv announcing on social media the US will stand with Ukraine against Russia, “both now and into the future”. And, the former head of Open AI has landed a new job just three-days after the company he co-founded ousted him. Microsoft has hired Sam Altman to lead its new artificial intelligence research team. Also this morning: Happy Birthday to President Biden - but not so happy poll numbers, and, celebrating Rosalynn Carter - the former First Lady and mental health advocate dies at the age of 96. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN's podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Senior analyst Haviv Rettig-Gur and Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren join host Anne Gordon for today's podcast. The holiday of Sukkot is often heralded as a time to celebrate all of the nations of the world -- Israel has parades and performances to that effect. It therefore seems fitting to discuss an important element of Israel's foreign affairs -- specifically, the possible defense pact between Israel and the United States. Both Israelis and Americans have mixed feelings about the potential treaty, and US involvement may now be complicated further, in light of US Rep. Keven McCarthy's departure from his position as speaker of the House of Representatives. Goren and Rettig Gur unpack what it all means. And a new development on the home front too -- Israel's political party, Yesh Atid, which is the party of Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, will be holding primary elections -- and Lapid is being challenged for the leadership, at least officially. Goren and Rettig Gur consider why this shift in approach. Discussed articles include: Gallant to meet US counterpart in Washington, after Netanyahu's sit-down with Biden ‘Basic framework' in place for Israel-Saudi normalization, US says In first, Yesh Atid to hold leadership election; MK Ram Ben Barak to challenge Lapid Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.   IMAGE: Defense Minister Yoav Gallant greets US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at Ben Gurion Airport, March 2023. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collaboration and dialogue are needed to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, and major powers need to act responsibly, the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore was told this weekend.Speakers at the 20th Asia Security Summit held from Friday to Sunday looked at many security issues and said they hoped that stakeholders such as ASEAN, Australia, China, India, Japan, Russia and the United States can work out diplomatic solutions to problems and avoid confrontation, including disastrous conflict.The President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Jose Ramos-Horta, said on Sunday that while strategic competition is inevitable, the US-China partnership "should outweigh differences in other areas of competition and rivalry between the two superpowers to help peace in the region".Just as the prosperity of the region has always been driven by shared opportunity, "the stability of our region can only be secured through collective responsibility", Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a keynote speech at Friday's opening of the dialogue."We have held to the common understanding that we achieve far more together than we do alone."The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Kao Kim Hourn, speaking on Saturday, underscored the importance of the centrality of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the regional architecture, saying that ASEAN engages all its partners through its inclusive brand of multilateralism.Loren Legarda, a senator in the Philippines, cited the role of the regional bloc that allowed Southeast Asian countries to engage all major powers to discuss strategic issues and provide a common vision in resolving economic, political and security issues.US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin referred to ASEAN centrality while expounding on US military leadership in the region and expansion of drills with allies and partners, but failed to respond effectively to a question on the implied contradiction between US leadership and ASEAN centrality.Yet he stressed that the US "does not seek a new Cold War", and that opening lines of communication with China is essential, especially between the two countries' defense and military leaders.While he and Canada's Defense Minister Anita Anand accused China's military of intercepting US and Canadian military aircraft and warships recently, other participants said both countries should not be provocative while flying warplanes and sailing destroyers thousands of kilometers to approach China's coastline.Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen said conflicts in Europe and Asia will be "disastrous" to the future generation, and leaders must do all they can to avoid this "nightmarish scenario".The China-US relationship is "central to stability", he said, and added that Singapore and other ASEAN members "are not disinterested bystanders".Military spending worldwide has risen over the past 20 years, he said, reaching $2.2 trillion last year, and it is expected to continue rising over the next 10 years.Responding to a question on Japan, he said: "The single most important thing that Japan can do for the stability of ASEAN and Asia is to improve relations with China."Prosperity as goalCambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense General Tea Banh said that all the organizations should be congratulated if they are created for peace, security and prosperity in the region, yet if they "negatively affect stability in the region, we will have to find ways in order to discuss".Indonesia's Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, in a proposal to end the conflict in Ukraine, called for a cease-fire and for a demilitarized zone to be established.The zone could be observed and monitored by a peacekeeping force deployed by the United Nations, he said, and proposed that "the Shangri-La dialogue find a mode of …voluntary declaration urging both Ukraine and Russia to immediately start negotiations for peace".Prabowo stressed that compromise and diplomacy are essential to peace and stability, citing numerous cases across continents.Sagala Ratnayaka, Sri Lanka's Chief of Staff to the President and National Security Adviser, voiced his worry about increased tensions in the Indian Ocean region. "It is crucial for all stakeholders in the Indian Ocean region to prioritize the constructive dialogue in the pursuit of shared interests," he said.Pio Tikoduadua, Fiji's Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, stressed the unity among Pacific island nations. Amid tensions and conflicts around the world, Tikoduadua said small island developing states like Fiji "need to consider our own security and development first".Summit英 /ˈsʌmɪt/美 /ˈsʌmɪt/n. 峰会Stability英 /stəˈbɪləti/美 /stəˈbɪləti/n. 稳定性Stakeholder英 /ˈsteikhəuldə/美 /'stekholdɚ/n. 利益相关方Centrality英 /sen'trælətɪ/美 /sɛn'træləti/n. 中心

Mass protests in Israel are now impacting the trips of foreign leaders...US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has had to cut his upcoming trip to Israel short due to hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets. Amos Guiora joins Boyd from Israel with the latest on what's happening on the ground, the government's judicial overhaul, and why it matters to the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security and Michael Herson of American Defense International. Topics: — Deliberations to avoid a US debt default as worries mount over full-year continuing resolution and prospect of defense cuts — New committee leadership assignments and members, as well as move by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to oust three prominent Democrats from panels — Washington approves M1 tanks for Ukraine, clearing the way for Germany to export Leopards — Concern that Russia might capture US M1s prompts Army to seek new build tanks without top secret armor protection rather than pull existing vehicles from inventory — What the public wrangling over weapons for Ukraine signals, and whether the alliance is still moving too slowly to equip Kyiv as Moscow prepares another offensive — Implications of White House move to designate Russia's Wagner mercenary group as transnational terror organization — Turkey vows to block Sweden from joining NATO after man burns copy of Koran in from of Turkey's embassy in Stockholm, complicating Sweden and Finland's accession as Budapest signals reluctance to support the alliance's expansion — What it will take to win over Ankara and Budapest — NATO Secretary General visits South Korea and Japan as US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin prepares to visit Seoul and Manila — Update on AUKUS effort to equip Australia with nuclear powered submarines as AUKMIN convenes — Palestinians stage mass demonstrations in wake of Israeli raid on suspected militants that killed nine

Summary: US military raid captures top ISIS leader in Syria; US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says Ukraine is facing a “pivotal moment” in its war with Russia, as Ukraine struggles to maintain control of the Donbas while awaiting more heavy weaponry; stock market reacts after Fed reserve's rate hike announcement, but some stocks to consider despite current conditions. 

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart, General Wei Fenghe discussed pressing issues at the Shangri-La Dialogue, such as US influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Could the heated nature of this dialogue setback US talks on lifting its tariffs on China? Moreover, last month's massacre at a Texas elementary school has sparked demonstrations in Washington and across the US. This week on the Washington Report, we speak to Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, The Straits Times about these headlines. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter. Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtics beat the Nets last night and are one win away from ending the Net's season. Ukraine's President Vlodomyr Zelensky announced he will meet today in Kyiv with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Two dozen fires are burning in the Southwest, most being in New Mexico. 5 minutes of news that will keep you in The Loop.

Ukraine's President says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Kyiv on Sunday. A new court filing reveals that former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows was warned that Jan. 6 could turn violent. The EU is set to adopt a sweeping set of regulations aimed at reigning in Big Tech. The Democratic Republic of Congo declares an Ebola outbreak. And an Iowa man is $1 million richer after a lottery ticket printing mistake. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As a trucker convoy heads to DC to protest issues including vaccine mandates and domestic oil production, the US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has approved the mobilization of 700 National Guard members to manage possible traffic obstructions. Attorneys for Michigan school shooter, Ethan Crumbly, are requesting that he be moved to a children's facility arguing that isolation is bad for his mental health. San Francisco's DA is dropping property crime charges against a woman who was identified based on DNA collected from her rape kit 5 years prior. Listeners comment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*) US will not discipline troops for strike that killed Afghan civilians No US troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved recommendations for improvements in strike operations which did not include disciplinary action, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said. A Pentagon review in November found flaws in communication and identification of the target of the bombing, which killed 10 civilians, including seven children. *) Iran accuses Western parties to 2015 nuclear deal of ‘blame game' Iran has accused Western parties to its 2015 nuclear deal of "blame games" after European diplomats warned the accord was at risk of losing any real meaning. Iran's top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani defended Tehran, saying it "proposed ideas early and worked constructively". On Monday, British, French and German diplomats said major powers and Iran had yet to get down to business at talks on rescuing the nuclear deal, which will very soon become "an empty shell" without progress. *) Canada apologises to victims of military sex misconduct Canadian political and military leaders have officially apologised to victims of military sexual misconduct. The apology followed the government's 468 million dollar settlement with tens of thousands of current and ex-Armed Forces members who experienced abuse. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is also facing questions over a failure to investigate criminal sexual misconduct among some of the military's top leaders. *)Tunisia president vows to call referendum, elections next year Tunisia's President Kais Saied has prolonged the suspension of parliament and announced a constitutional referendum, almost five months after dismissing his government and granting himself sweeping powers. The referendum on political reform will take place on July 25, 2022, both Tunisia's Republic Day and when Saied took on executive powers this summer. Saied also extended the suspension of parliament until elections in December 2022. Critics have called Saied's measures a “coup d'etat”. And finally … *) Larry Nassar victims reach $380M settlement The victims of sexual abuse by former US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar have reached a 380-million-dollar settlement with USA Gymnastics. A court in Indianapolis on Monday approved the agreement between USA Gymnastics and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the more than 500 victims. More than 300 victims were abused by Nassar, with the remaining victims abused by individuals affiliated with USA Gymnastics in some capacity.

Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss Eastern Europe. Tensions are mounting as NATO forces increase their provocations on the Russian border. Also, the Pentagon is asking Russia to explain the movements of troops on Russian soil, and fearful experts are calling for dialogue to avoid an accidental war with Russia.Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News analyst, joins us to discuss Venezuela. Opposition parties participated in the latest round of elections in Venezuela as President Maduro's popular ruling party appears headed for another sweeping victory. Also, Nicaragua is leaving the OAS due to countless instances of election interference and US-sponsored regime change attacks in the Global South.Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss unemployment. Bruce Bossardy has written an interesting article in which he argues that the metrics used to calculate employment statistics in the United States are flawed and intentionally misleading. He also posits that the issue of job quality is ignored, even though it is critical to understand the problems experienced by the working class.Max Rameau, Haitian-born political theorist, author and organizer with Pan-African Community Action, joins us to discuss Haiti. We discuss the resignation of the US envoy to Haiti, Daniel Foote. On its face, Foote's resignation and subsequent statements about US interference appear to be positive acts that move the impoverished nation closer to independence. However, our guest's deeper dive reveals a more sinister version of this seemingly positive event. Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, joins us to discuss the Middle East. In his latest round of boisterous and aggressive speeches, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin continued with the debunked claim that Iran is seeking nuclear weapons and that the US will stop them at all costs. Indicating that military action is possible, Austin stated that “if Iran isn't willing to engage seriously, then we will look at all of the options necessary to keep the United States secure.”Marjorie Cohn, Professor Emerita of Law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, joins us to discuss the Ahmaud Arbery case. She has a new article in which she discusses the Arbery murder case in detail. Marjorie argues that the defendants are using arguments that hearken back to the legacy of slave patrols in pre-Civil War America.Jim Kavanagh, writer at thepolemicist.net and CounterPunch and author of "Danger in Society: Against Vaccine Passports,” joins us to discuss Julian Assange. The Grayzone has exposed new files that demonstrate the Australian government's knowledge and complicity in the persecution of Julian Assange. The files show that Canberra was aware of the CIA plot to kidnap and kill Assange. Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss censorship. Rainer Shea has written a brilliant article in which he argues that the US's supposed war against "foreign meddling and misinformation" is really a thinly veiled attempt to quell the inevitable uprisings by the ever-growing groups of marginalized people inside of its borders.

A logistical success, but a strategic failure.That's how top US generals described the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, in the second day of hearings on Wednesday on Capitol Hill, this time before the House Armed Services Committee.A lot of the most intense questioning dealt with intelligence failures and how the US could have missed signs pointing to the rapid collapse of the Afghan government. Related: Gen. David Petraeus: The US has a 'moral obligation' to help those left behind in AfghanistanUS Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tried to answer for these failures in his opening statement: "We need to consider some uncomfortable truths; that we did not fully comprehend the depth of corruption and poor leadership in their senior ranks; that we did not grasp the damaging effect of frequent and unexplained rotations by President [Ashraf] Ghani of his commanders; that we did not anticipate the snowball effect caused by the deals that the Taliban commanders struck with local leaders in the wake of the Doha agreement." Related: Afghan UN employees worry about their safetyAuthor Sarah Chayes, who served as a special adviser to the US military in Afghanistan and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after a decade on the ground in Kandahar, has been watching the hearings closely. Her most recent book is called "On Corruption in America and What is at Stake." Chayes joined The World's host Marco Werman to share her reaction to these military testimonies and to fill in the blanks on who else may need to testify on US failures in Afghanistan. Marco Werman: What do you make of that explanation for the lack of military intelligence?Sarah Chayes: It's just stunning to me, but in a way, not surprising. So much US intelligence was focused on who we should kill instead of being focused on the degree of corruption, not just in the ranks of the Afghan military, but throughout the government, and the effect that that would have on the willingness of Afghan citizens to take mortal risks for their own government, you know? I mean, that information was being hammered on successive US administrations for years. I was one of the hammerers and not at all alone. And so, I find that very distressing. And then — this snowball effect of the local deals. I think this is another really significant failing on the intelligence and military side — is misunderstanding how Afghans wage war. Afghans rarely fight as units to the death. Fighting is much more a kind of psychological exercise. That's why it's often quite violent. So, you have the combination of the Taliban, who were making battlefield victories, a Doha agreement that essentially conferred sovereignty on them, and then they went to work on the ground, as you said. How could the United States government have missed that context?Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Mark Milley tried to provide an answer for how the US failed to predict the Afghan government's collapse: "We can count the trucks and the guns and the units and all that. We can watch that from different techniques, but we can't measure a human heart from a machine. You've got to be there to do that. And I think that was probably one of the most significant contributing factors to missing the deterioration in the morale of the Afghan army." What do you make of Gen. Milley's comments? We were there for 20 years. We were on the ground for 20 years, and we still missed that type of psychological and social intelligence. We never got close enough to ordinary people.Related: How the Taliban might finance their new Afghan government Well, you spoke earlier about the lack of understanding of how Afghans wage war. I mean, Gen. Milley at one point questioned why the US had tried to build an Afghan army in our own image. What was he getting at? He put his finger on what you really can hang around the military's neck, is why would you create, in an environment of very difficult terrain, where wars are constantly being won by ill-armed, ill-equipped insurgents, why would you create a conventional army that looks like ours, that requires highly technical equipment that people need to maintain, that seems to require air support (although the Taliban never seem to need air support). And that, again, was going on for 20 years. And I think we really have to ask ourselves as a country, why? What was the incentive structure behind building that type of top-heavy, equipment-heavy military? And were economic interests not involved here? I mean, is this not the type of equipment and contractor support that is delivered by very high-end military contractors whose executives have been building fancy mansions around Washington, DC, for the last decade?So, the starting point for the hearings this week seems to be that the problems with the US project in Afghanistan were fundamentally military. And that's why generals were brought before lawmakers today and called to task. But weren't a lot of the fundamental problems also civilian?Well, exactly. Thank you, Marco. And I hope that civilian officials will be called soon. And first and foremost, for me, it would be Zal Khalilzad, [special envoy for Afghanistan], who is responsible for the actual terms of the Doha agreement. ... He's an Afghan American who conducted these negotiations at President [Donald] Trump's behest in Doha. Those negotiations, as far as I know, were conducted in Pashto without any member of the US government who spoke the language present — other than the ambassador — and they essentially conferred sovereignty on the Taliban. How would we expect an Afghan government not to be demoralized under those conditions?This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. 

Collapse into chaos. The Biden administration is in damage control as the Taliban seizes power in Afghanistan, the military racing to evacuate Americans and our Afghan allies left behind. ABC "This Week" co-anchor Martha Raddatz sits down exclusively with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, asking is the Pentagon was prepared -- and could the mission expand? Also, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has what you need to know about COVID-19 booster shots.