Matt Gagnon discussed the approval of Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence and the closure of the federal government’s buyout program, which affected 75,000 workers. He highlighted ongoing budget battles in Congress, with conservatives pushing for deeper cuts. Gagnon also discussed the challenges in the Palestinian situation, emphasizing the deep-seated hatred towards Israel and the lack of functional institutions in Gaza. He compared the post-war reconstruction of Japan and Germany to the current situation in Gaza, arguing that without established institutions, rebuilding efforts are unlikely to succeed.
Matt speaks with Security Analyst Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official. Josh Filler works with law enforcement and other public safety agencies across the country on homeland security and emergency preparedness issues.
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government after a monthlong shutdown, breaking with majority Republicans who have long opposed such a move.
Multiple people who had been allegedly plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend were arrested Friday morning in Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post.
he U.S. stock market is pulling back from its record heights as Wall Street sifts through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.
