Faced with the prospect that its proxy armies in Syria will never be able to overthrow the government and rule the country, the US seems to be shifting toward more direct confrontation with the Syrian government and the Russians. Are they going for broke? Also, should we worry about the six or so trillion dollars the Pentagon cannot account for? Be sure to visit http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com for more libertarian commentary. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn57ibjGqV8

The disappearance of a Saudi journalist in Turkey has led to a global outcry against the Saudi government and particularly against crown prince Muhammad Bin Salman. The Senate has sent a letter to President Trump demanding US action. There is a very good reason to break with the Saudis, but it has little to do with a possibly murdered journalist... ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4nyki7NU1E

While each side is jockeying for position in political points, the fact remains that one of the main factors precipitating the coming government shutdown is the insistence by both parties to continue sending money we do not have to a losing war in Ukraine. Also today: McConnell claims sending more money to Ukraine is the "number one priority right now for the United States." Really? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmRzFYtfygc

As Biden's vaccine mandates continue to be smacked down by courts, as the Senate has held a bipartisan vote rejecting mandates, as even Democrats are - according to media reports - "souring" on vaccine mandates, Fauci was asked in a MSNBC interview whether it might be time to back down a bit. Not at all! - was Fauci's response. If people won't take the shots they must be forced to take the shots, he replied. Also today - are UK's ICUs filled with the unvaccinated? Should we change the definition of "fully vaccinated"? Finally - how many Big Apple residents will DeBlasio put on the streets with his vax mandate? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIiKm5jtRVM