Short Take Politics
More hostages released
Both sides in the Israel/Hamas conflict have been honoring a truce and releasing hostages daily. We can hope the end is near. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-releases-israeli-thai-hostages-under-temporary-truce-2023-11-26/
Ship rescued from Pirates
The waters off Yemen and Somalia are not safe. The US Navy rescued a chemical tanker attacked by pirates. Missiles were fired from Yemen in the general direction of a couple other US ships. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/armed-individuals-seize-israeli-managed-oil-tanker-gulf-aden-us-official-2023-11-26/
President asks for $105 billion
Then aid would assist Ukraine, Israel, bolster US Indo/Pacific interests and stiffen security at the Mexican border. https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/20/politics/us-israel-ukraine-aid-package/i…