Trump on Afghanistan
Duterte Declares Martial Law in Philippines ; Corbyn vs the Press ... and More Picks
PICKS are stories from many sources, selected by our editors or recommended by our readers because they are important, surprising, troubling, enlightening, inspiring, or amusing. They appear on our site and in our daily newsletter. Please send suggested articles, videos, podcasts, etc. to picks@whowhatwhy.org.
VIDEO: Jeremy Corbyn and the Press: A Shaggy Dog Story (Trevin)
London School of Economics and Political Science analysis detailing the number of ways Corbyn — the leader of the largest opposition party in the UK — was delegitimized by the British media.
Duterte Proposes Martial Law in Philippines to Combat Terrorism (Dan)
The announcement comes a day after the terror attack in Manchester. An example of how two countries, albeit on different continents, seek to combat the terror threat.
InfoWars Receives WH Press Briefing Credentials
Alex Jones is now pro-government?
Trump Admin Split on More Afghanistan Troops (Dan)
Again the rift in the administration between the Pentagon and Steve Bannon-wing stymies a decision.