Way, allowing the official, a federal transition to begin with government funding and classified intelligence briefings. Its a team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure. Its a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world. Not retreat from it. Once again, sit at the head of the table ready to confront our adversaries and not reject our allies ready to stand up for our values. She have a chance he has more on bidens cabinet choices from wilmington, delaware, much being made off. For example, the new u. N. Ambassador nominee is an africanamerican woman, the nominee for the palm home. Unsecured 3 is a cuban immigrant. And the person who is, who was nominated for the be director of National Intelligence is a woman so much talk of diversity and fresh thinking. Having said all of that, its pretty clear that all of these, all of these nominees are a stablish moment, washington Foreign Policy blog figures with a return to be obama administration.
That the troops were being reduced in light of the growing capabilities of Iraqi Security forces to address terrorism in the country. And of course, eisel was officially declare defeat in 2017. But the coalition has still been engaged in fighting an insurgency and trying to contain sleeper cells that remain operational in that country. But of course, its much more complicated than that. If we go back to earlier this year, there was this Parliament Vote to oust all foreign troops. And that vote came in response to the u. S. Killing of iranian general custom, some in money and other iraqi officials here in baghdad. And weve also seen a surge in rocket attacks on u. S. Interests, and it was in that context that the 2 sides renegotiated u. S. Military presence, beginning the drawdown from 1st 5000. 00 troops earlier this year to 3000. 00 troops as of september. So this additional drawdown is not that significant in light of the reductions that have already taken place. But what remains to
A legal saga that really has overhauled with the trumpet ministration. The allegations of russian meddling in u. S. Political processes of corruption and of other untoward possibly treasonous behavior by members of the trumpet ministration, as well as by some of trumps outside supporters. U. S. President elect joe biden has delivered a thanksgiving message. The urged americans to come together and stop the spread of coronavirus. He said the grim season of division would soon give way tonight. This is the moment we need to steal our spines. Redouble our efforts and recommit ourselves to the fight. Lets remember, were all in this together. Sounds trite to say. Were all in this together. For so many of us, its hard to hear. This fight isnt over. We still have months of this battle ahead of us. The football world is mourning argentinian legend. Diego maradona, whos died of a heart attack at the age of 64. 00, captained to argentina, to victory in the 1986, world cup is regarded as one of t
Of alleged unlawful killing of 39 people by 25 a strategy and special forces personnel predominantly from the special air service regiment, gauges in canberra with more. This already has been a 4 year investigation, but this is really the beginning because this process has been administrative only within the defense force. It is not a criminal investigation. So all of these matters are still just allegations, but this report will no doubt be shocking. And extremely confronting to many people, it details dozens of allegations against at least 9 tain, special forces soldiers, who were in afghanistan between 2005 and 26, dana and some of the stories are quite confronting, including allegations of unlawful killing of civilians thats outside of the heat of battle, and also what was known as bloody. The report contains allegations that some younger soldiers were asked by them or say new soldiers to kill unlawfully kill people in afghanistan as a 1st kill. And some of those did do that in the
This debate is happening live but as usual things will look a little different these days. Our panelists are in studio, wmur anchor Jennifer Vaughn and political reporter john distaso will ask most of the questions today. The candidates are in a different city are separated by several feet as part of our covid19 precautions. We look forward to a robust debate. Lets look at the candidates background. And incumbent governor planning and management face life or death tests this year. Sununu good results are a result of the tough decisions we had to make. The Youngest Senate majority leader in New Hampshire history known for pushing for progressive reforms. Fighting for working people and working families every step of the way. This years candidates for governor offered two different approaches for protecting and empowering granite stators. Republican governor chris sununu has spearheaded much of the states response to covid19 and moved forward on a number of major issues, Police Reform us