US soldiers killed in drone strike. UN's role in illegal immigration. Costs of Trump's legal cases. Fallout of defamation case against Trump. Political implications and the general election.
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The recent drone attack on a U.S. base in Jordan by Iranian-backed militias marks a major escalation in the conflict, with growing calls for a more decisive response.
The UN's involvement in funding and encouraging illegal immigration, revealed in a budget document allocating over $1.7 billion to assist migrants in Latin American countries, raises questions about the UN's role in driving the crisis.
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US soldiers killed in drone attack, escalating conflict in the Middle East
Three American soldiers were recently killed in a drone attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, marking a major escalation in the conflict. The attack was carried out by Iranian-backed militias in Syria, and it is the first time that American troops have been killed since Iran's terror network began targeting U.S. installations. The Biden administration has condemned the attack and promised to hold those responsible accountable, but there are growing calls for a more decisive response, including direct strikes on Iran.
Record-breaking illegal border crossings and UN's role in facilitating mass migration
December witnessed a record number of migrant encounters at the U.S. southern border, with over 300,000 encounters reported. A new report sheds light on the UN's involvement in funding and encouraging illegal immigration. The budget document reveals that the UN allocates more than $1.7 billion to assist migrants in 17 Latin American countries, including funding their journeys to the United States. The UN partners with numerous NGOs in the region to facilitate mass migration. This information has raised questions about the UN's role in driving the crisis.
Costly legal cases against Trump and $83 million judgment
Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83 million to writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation case. The jury's decision, which far exceeded Carroll's initial demands, has sparked allegations of political targeting. The massive penalty includes $65 million in punitive damages. Legal scholars believe the amount may not hold up on appeal. Trump's lawyer condemned the ruling, arguing that he was denied the opportunity to present a defense. The case and mounting legal fees present an additional challenge for Trump as he navigates potential political pursuits.
Three U.S. soldiers are killed in Jordan-area drone strike, border encounters spiked in December as we learn the UN is playing a key role in illegal immigration, and costs of Trump's legal cases mount. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.