Greetings, Operation Freedom listeners and subscribers,

Today’s briefing includes a selection of recent news developments:

1. A federal judge, appointed during the Obama administration, has ordered the release of an El Salvador national who is a convicted sex offender and gang member with multiple illegal entries into the United States.

2. In response to the resignation of Joe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, the Trump administration is working to address a surge of press inquiries following his departure. Kent stepped down publicly, citing his concerns regarding the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.

3. A federal district court has permanently barred several Arkansas public-school districts from complying with state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms.

4. President Donald Trump has delayed his trip to China due to the ongoing conflict with Iran.

5. After appealing for global aid in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, President Trump acknowledged on Tuesday that most NATO nations are choosing not to participate in the U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran.

6. Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin offered a European perspective on the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, as “Operation Epic Fury” enters its third week.

Briefing Provided by: The Operation Freedom Press Corps