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Thursday, May 07, 2026 • ISSUE 375
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Why Did Project Freedom Fall Apart?
Donald Trump announced the U.S. military’s “Project Freedom” initiative to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. By Tuesday, the effort was over. What changed?
New reporting says the president ditched his plan because Saudi Arabia blocked access to its military bases and airspace. The move stripped America of its ability to fly aircraft through Prince Sultan Airbase, which was critical for Project Freedom’s success. The U.S. could not ensure the security of the stranded vessels without the Saudi facility.
Saudi Arabia’s frustration reportedly stemmed from the White House’s failure to consult America’s Gulf allies before announcing Project Freedom. Like at the beginning of Operation Epic Fury, the administration assumed the rest of the world would bend over backward to accommodate the U.S. and Israel. Similar errors will keep happening as long as our leaders think they run the globe with impunity. America is not the empire Washington thinks it is.
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Past Issues
Monday, May 18th • ISSUE 382
Mon, May 18th
Trump Demands “Bum” Massie’s Removal From Office
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Friday, May 15th • ISSUE 381
Fri, May 15th
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Thursday, May 14th • ISSUE 380
Thu, May 14th
Only 33% of Americans Consider Israel an Ally
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Wednesday, May 13th • ISSUE 379
Wed, May 13th
Trump Says He Does Not Care About Americans’ Financial Suffering
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Tuesday, May 12th • ISSUE 378
Tue, May 12th
French Presidential Candidate Vows to Withdraw France From NATO
He doesn't want France to have to fight Israel's wars.
Monday, May 11th • ISSUE 377
Mon, May 11th
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Friday, May 8th • ISSUE 376
Fri, May 8th
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Wednesday, May 6th • ISSUE 374
Wed, May 6th
U.S. Military to Become “AI-First” Fighting Force
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Tuesday, May 5th • ISSUE 373
Tue, May 5th
Iran War May Push 200,000 UK Homes Into Poverty
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Friday, May 1st • ISSUE 371
Fri, May 1st
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Thursday, April 30th • ISSUE 370
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