News with Ed -- December 18, 2017

Intelligence-sharing 101

Russian authorities were able to prevent a terrorists attack because of US intelligence, prudently shared between the countries. President Trump described the success as “the way it’s supposed to work” while Russian officials said they would respond in kind if they ever become aware of an imminent attack on the US, RT America’s Manila Chan reports.

‘America First’ report is ‘a bunch of neocon garbage’ – fmr US diplomat

US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley called the United Nations out, saying the role the organization plays “does more harm than good.” This comes as the UN Security Council condemns the US for the decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. RT America’s Ed Schultz is joined by former US diplomat Jim Jatras to discuss.

Pentagon spent millions to study UFOs

The Pentagon poured millions of dollars into investigation unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in a years-long secret government program. The Defense Department has finally acknowledged the spending, but claims to have ended the program and denies plans to reinstate it.