Summary
In this week’s wrap up, Eddie begins by addressing the Gaza conflict, drawing attention to a report warning that the proposed U.S. post-war plan could enforce unlawful collective imprisonment against the Palestinian population. He then focuses heavily on the actions of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, strongly condemning the illegal bombing of boats off Venezuela’s coast and characterizing the military escalation as an example of renewed 19th-century American imperialism. Furthermore, Eddie criticizes the administration’s broader use of white nationalist rhetoric, citing racist comments directed at Somali Americans, and warns of a systemic assault on democracy via actions like the Supreme Court’s recent clearance of the Texas gerrymandered map despite alarming national economic distress.
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UN urges investigation into deadly Israeli attack on Gaza after ceasefire ends
Survivors of boat strike were actively continuing drug mission, admiral to tell lawmakers
Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors
Trump confirms video of deadly Venezuelan drug boat strike will be shared with Congress
Trump and Hegseth provide new details on controversial strikes on alleged drug boat
White House Confirms and Defends 2nd Strike on Boat, Contradicting Trump
The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing ‘fog of war’
Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ as US reportedly targets Minnesota community
Trump’s ‘garbage’ rhetoric about Somalis draws cheers as administration maintains silence
Rep. Omar says Trump attacks Somali immigrants to deflect attention from scrutiny
Supreme Court allows Texas to use congressional map drawn by Trump ally
Kagan warns of constitutional violation in Supreme Court’s Texas map ruling
Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms
Black Friday surge in consumer spending fuels hope for US economy
