In This Episode
Tommy and guest host Mehdi Hasan break down the Biden administration’s record on Gaza, what should happen next, and how the ongoing violence could hurt Biden in Michigan and beyond. Plus, the latest on House Republicans’ impeachment trainwreck, Donald Trump co-opting Alexei Navalny’s legacy, and Tucker Carlson’s softball interview with Vladimir Putin.
SHOW NOTES
GAZA BIG PICTURE
Guardian: Biden can end the bombing of Gaza right now. Here’s how
NYT: I’m the Mayor of Dearborn, Mich., and My City Feels Betrayed – op-ed by Abdullah H. Hammoud
Detroit News: Tlaib endorses protest vote against Biden in Michigan
NBC: Rep. Rashida Tlaib urges Michigan Democrats to vote against Biden in the primary
The Nation: Michigan’s “Uncommitted” Campaign Is Challenging Biden. It Could Also Save Him.
WaPo: Biden visits Michigan amid Arab community’s anger over Israel-Gaza war (Feb 1)
The Intercept: WITH NETANYAHU THREATENING RAFAH INVASION, BIDEN PREPARES TO SEND ISRAEL MORE BOMBS
Inside Congress: Dems’ Israel divide takes toll on Progressive Caucus
GAZA LATEST
WSJ: Israel Sets Deadline for Rafah Ground Offensive Within Weeks
AP: A UN agency says it can’t deliver aid to northern Gaza because of chaos, and famine fears are rising
WSJ: U.S. Vetoes Proposal for Humanitarian Cease-Fire in Gaza at U.N. Security Council
Reuters | CNN | Axios: U.S. vetoes UN resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Guardian: US urges Israel to drop plans for Rafah ground offensive
Semafor: Pro-Israel group targets Post reporter
Deadline: Joe Biden Returns To Los Angeles Today For Another Round Of Fundraising
Axios: Biden’s colossal cash advantage
RUSSIA/UKRAINE
CNN: Speaker Johnson faces critical decision on Ukraine aid as international pressure grows to act
PBS: Biden emphasizes that majority of Ukraine aid package would be spend in U.S.
The Hill: Senate Democrat: Americans will be next on front lines against Russia if Ukraine aid not approved
BBC: Biden condemns House taking break without passing fresh Ukraine aid
US Dept. of Defense: Official Says Without U.S. Funding, Ukraine’s Defense Will Likely Collapse
The Hill: Trump’s first remarks about Navalny compare Russian’s death to his legal situation
Politico: Israel shouldn’t be compared to Russia, Biden admin says, as civilian deaths soar