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Homeland Security employees warned to watch out for blowback

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“The memo recommends numerous safety precautions, including not displaying work badges in public, being careful with public conversations and using caution on all social networks. It also recommends DHS employees ‘always keep doors and windows locked’ and ‘be aware of unexpected changes in and around your home.'”

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/homeland-security-memo-today-increased-threats-2018-06-23/

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End the Wars to Halt the Refugee Crisis

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“Politicians should honestly confront the question: what are the reasons that lead millions of people to leave their homes? And fashion equally honest and humane solutions.”

Read more: https://www.counterpunch.org/2018/06/22/end-the-wars-to-halt-the-refugee-crisis/

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How US policy in Honduras set the stage for today’s mass migration [2016]

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“Clinton supported a highly questionable election aimed at legitimating the post-coup government.  Strong military ties between the U.S. and Honduras persist: several hundred U.S. troops are stationed at Soto Cano Air Base (formerly Palmerola) in the name of fighting the drug war and providing humanitarian aid.”

Read more: https://theconversation.com/how-us-policy-in-honduras-set-the-stage-for-todays-mass-migration-65935

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Microsoft Removes Glowing Mention of ICE Contract After Protests

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“Microsoft Corp. scrubbed an online reference to its work for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the agency faces criticism for its role in separating families at the U.S.-Mexican border.”

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-18/microsoft-removes-mention-of-cloud-work-for-ice-after-protests

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Russia cuts Treasury holdings in half as foreigners lose appetite for US debt

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“Finding buyers for government debt has become increasingly important since the Federal Reserve halted its bond-buying program in October 2016 after swelling its holdings to more than $4.2 trillion.”

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/18/russia-cuts-treasury-holdings-in-half-as-foreigners-start-losing-appetite-for-us-debt.html

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Politicians fear for safety as threats against Congress skyrocket

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“Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia bought body armor. Rep. Gregg Harper hired armed security guards for events back home in Mississippi. And Rep. Dan Dovonan fortified his Brooklyn and Staten Island offices with security cameras and buzzer systems.  This is the new normal for members of Congress.”

Read more: https://nypost.com/2018/06/11/politicians-fear-for-safety-as-threats-against-congress-skyrocket/

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Ron Paul: Why Is Washington Backing Saudi Starvation Policy In Yemen?

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“As the Saudis attack the Yemeni port town of Hodeidah, the stated goal is to starve the residents into opposing the Houthi forces controlling the city. The US is actively participating in what is clearly a war crime against civilians. Why?”

 

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U.S. soldiers killed in Somalia after reports of civilian deaths in May

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“Trump approved expanded military operations against al-Shabab in early 2017, leading to an increase in U.S. military personnel to more than 500 and the launch of dozens of drone strikes. ”

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/09/1-us-soldier-killed-4-wounded-in-somalia-attack.html

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What Was the Point of Regime Change in Iraq?

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“This is the unintended output of regime change, of toppling a tyrant and attempting to socially engineer a foreign society. Once the war begins, once society is destabilized, the chips fall where they may.”

Read more: http://nationalinterest.org/feature/what-was-the-point-regime-change-iraq-26135?page=show

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Mexico next to fire back in Trump’s trade war against U.S. allies

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“The list includes whisky, cheese, steel, bourbon, and pork.  Analysts say the tariffs are designed to hit US Republican strongholds ahead of mid-term elections in November.  Mr Trump last week levied tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Mexico, Canada and the European Union, riling key US allies.”

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-44378660

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