News. Views. Hughes - January 27, 2020 (17:00 ET)

The Taliban is claiming responsibility for a downed US military jet over Afghanistan. The Pentagon acknowledges the loss of the aircraft but refutes the Taliban's claim of responsibility. Meanwhile, the US embassy in Iraq was struck by several rockets on Sunday amid anti-government protests. Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof joins Scottie Nell Hughes to share his insights.

Conservative commentator Steve Malzberg joins Scottie Nell Hughes to react to the mainstream's knee-jerk and gratuitous Trump-bashing.

Jeff and Paulette Carpoff have pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy after they scammed Warren Buffett and others in the course of a $1 billion Ponzi scheme. Investigative journalist Ben Swann joins with the details.