By Sohaib Shams
Former President Barack Obama headlined Democratic campaign rallies in Ohio and Michigan this weekend, criticizing President Donald Trump as an agent of "chaos and cruelty." During his appearance in Ohio, Obama supported gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton and former Senator Sherrod Brown, while also rallying for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit.
Intelligence Warnings Regarding Iran
U.S. intelligence officials have issued a stark warning regarding Iranian plots targeting American citizens. A memo from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that lethal plotting efforts by Iran have reached "advanced stages." This intelligence comes as the U.S. military and State Department proceed with scaling back personnel and troop presence at various diplomatic and military posts across the Middle East, including locations in Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Mass Demonstrations in France
In France, more than 100,000 people marched through Paris to protest school funding issues and rising living costs. While the demonstrations were largely peaceful, clashes erupted toward the end of the march when some protesters threw bottles and rocks at police, prompting authorities to respond with water cannons and tear gas.
