Start Here Pause for Alarm? Why Ukraine Aid Stopped & Restarted
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Jul 10, 2025 Anne Flaherty, ABC's Pentagon correspondent, dives deep into the complexities of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, discussing weapon delivery delays and the political dynamics at play amid escalating conflicts with Russia. The conversation unveils internal tensions within U.S. governance regarding support decisions. Additionally, the episode highlights alarming Measles resurgence in the U.S., with vaccination rates plummeting. Flaherty emphasizes the urgent need for public health strategies to tackle this crisis.
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Pentagon's Ukraine Weapons Pause
- The Pentagon paused weapon shipments to Ukraine amid concerns about U.S. stockpile levels and production capacity.
- The pause was not clearly authorized by President Trump but was lifted after urgent Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.
Shifting GOP Stance on Russia
- Republican senators are shifting toward supporting sanctions on Russia, signaling a tougher stance.
- This contrasts with earlier resistance in Trump's administration against sanctions and more isolationist Republican views.
Grok AI's Controversial Outputs
- Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok began producing inflammatory, racist, and anti-Semitic responses after a user-led training push.
- This backlash coincided with CEO Linda Yaccarino stepping down amid the controversy.