US to cut military presence in Niger + Pentagon lied to Congress

The Pentagon reportedly plans to pull out some of its troops from the African country

The US has begun “repositioning” the troops it has in Niger and plans to cut their number “nearly in half” over the next several weeks, Politico reported on Friday citing two Defense Department officials.

US to cut military presence in Niger

Related:

Pentagon Misled Congress About U.S. Bases in Africa

Rand Paul: Why do we still have troops in Niger?

New Zealand: Waking Up to a Disturbing Reality!

New Zealand was once the beacon of independent policymaking, but recent intel suggests a seismic shift towards the U.S-led AUKUS military alliance. New documents unearth a looming war shadow, with Wellington pushing Kiwis towards a volatile stand-off with China. What’s driving this dramatic pivot? Are we on the brink of the unimaginable?

New Zealand: Waking Up to a Disturbing Reality! via Geopolitical Trends, w/Dr. David Oualaalou

Sources:

Unease Over New Zealand Overtures to US in Pacific

The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior

New Zealand says it will set China policy, not US-led Five Eyes

Yellen Says US Will Send $10 Billion in Economic Aid to Ukraine

Yellen Says US Will Send $10 Billion in Economic Aid to Ukraine

The US has already provided about $13 billion in budgetary aid to Ukraine, which pays for government services, pensions, and healthcare

“In the coming months, we expect to provide around $10 billion in additional economic support for Ukraine,” she said.

Additional aid will be pulled from the $45 billion Congress authorized to spend on Ukraine in December. So far, the US has approved $113 billion in spending on the war, which includes military aid, training, funds for the Pentagon to replenish stockpiles and pay for troop deployments, and economic assistance.

Inflation, Fiscal Conservatives?! *crickets*