On COI #455, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest on US government surveillance, Russia, China, and Palestine.

Connor breaks down a report from the White House recommending the renewal of a controversial law which enables Washington to spy on foreign nationals and the American people. Connor also talks about a recent op-ed on Military.com arguing in favor of conscription as a solution to the military’s recruitment crisis.

Kyle details Australia’s “firm” demands that the charges against Julian Assange be dropped, as well as how the US is desperately seeking more artillery ammo for Kiev, tensions between Poland and Belarus, and further Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow.

Connor discusses the latest on the Israel lobby’s reaction to the split between the White House and Tel Aviv over the Judicial overhaul, and the latest Israeli attacks and murders of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.