The News with Rick Sanchez - December 20, 2018 (20:00 ET)
Published 21 Dec, 2018 02:09Mattis out: Afghanistan pullout is next – Max Blumenthal
While withdrawing troops from Syria was a pillar of Trump’s presidential campaign, his sudden decision to follow through has been met with backlash from top officials. Does the move anticipate a larger shift in US foreign policy? Author and Middle East expert Max Blumenthal joins Rick Sanchez to discuss.
US throws book at Chinese hackers
The US Justice Department has accused China of trying to trying to surpass the US in science and technology by means of hacking. Two Chinese nationals working in the US are accused of hacking government agencies and 45 companies. The charges span from 2006 to 2018. What does the timing have to do with the US trade war with China? Rick Sanchez explains.
China surpasses US economically; Washington rages
Is China “taking advantage” of economic competitiveness? With the indictment of two Chinese nationals for conspiracy and identity theft, are US officials holding bad actors to account or showing themselves to be desperate for a political solution to an economic problem? RT America’s Michele Greenstein joins Rick Sanchez to discuss.