Redacted News War is Coming!
Jan 9, 2026
Ben Freeman, author of The Trillion Dollar War Machine, discusses the implications of the U.S. military budget, revealing how money primarily benefits contractors over troops. He argues that excessive military spending fuels ongoing conflicts. Professor Richard Werner, an economist, addresses European farmer protests ignited by trade deals and economic strain. He highlights the urgent need for policy reform to alleviate farmers' fears over food security and critiques the EU's handling of energy policies, which worsen economic conditions.
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Legal Viewpoint On ICE Shooting
- Lionel recounts legal precedent supporting use of deadly force when a suspect uses a vehicle to threaten officers.
- He asserts federal statutes and Tennessee v. Garner justify the ICE agent's shooting in his view.
Federal Supremacy Limits Local Prosecution
- Federal supremacy often preempts local prosecutions in incidents involving federal agents, limiting local legal remedies.
- Lionel argues DOJ removal and federal jurisdiction make local convictions unlikely in the ICE case.
Military Budget Signals War Posture
- The U.S. military budget proposal to jump from $1T to $1.5T signals preparation for large-scale conflict rather than routine defense spending.
- Ben Freeman warns most new money flows to contractors, not troops or veterans, fueling perpetual war incentives.
