National News – 11-03-2021

Military troops begin to be penalized for refusing COVID-19 vaccine shots

  • For the Air Force Military branch, 40 service members have been discharged along with thousands of others that refused to take the vaccine before the deadline on November 1
  • The Air Force has become the first branch to execute what military leaders consider an essential measure but opponents to the mandate argue that it will undermine America’s ability to defend itself 

US military top officer says China is “clearly” developing the ability to invade Taiwan

  • On November 3, the US military’s top officer warned that China is “clearly and unambiguously” developing the ability to invade Taiwan in the near future
  • Comments from Army General Mark Milley came as the perceived potential for conflict has increased in the past month between the US and China over Taiwan
  • American analysts began to fear that China could undermine US deterrence against Beijing after the country tested a hypersonic missile

Fraternal Order of Police VP shames Austin leaders as more advocate for “defunding the police”

  • On November 3, Fraternal Order of Police National VP, Joe Gamaldi shamed Austin, Texas voters as many rejected a proposal to hire more police officers
  • Gamaldi emphasized the importance of investing in law enforcement in Austin as the crime rate has increased significantly by 88%
  • The Austin Police Department has also seen 350 resignations and retirements in the last year with another 250 to leave within the coming months

Hungary and South Korea commit to being carbon-neutral by 2050

  • The presidents of South Korea and Hungary, Moon Jae-in and Janos Ader met in Budapest, Hungary where they committed to achieving carbon neutrality in their countries by 2050
  • South Korean President Moon Jai-In said relations between the two countries will be elevated to a “strategic partner status” and that he will expand investments manufacturing of EVs and batteries

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