The News with Rick Sanchez - January 17, 2020 (15:00 ET)

Trump calls generals ‘dopes,’ foreign policy in turmoil (Full show)

Are members of the US military establishment lying or confused? Why can't President Trump and his generals get their stories straight? US Central Command admitted that 11 US soldiers were flown out of Al Assad Air Base in Iraq for injuries sustained during Iran’s January 8 missile attack, dubbed “Operation Martyr Soleimani.” This contradicts earlier claims that “no Americans were harmed.” Earlier this week, US officials admitted that dozens of US service members were treated for concussions in the aftermath of the attack. RT America’s John Huddy reports. Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof joins Rick Sanchez to share his expertise.

We examine the Nazi occupation of Poland as the world marks the 75th anniversary of Warsaw's liberation by Soviet forces. “Boom Bust” host Christy Ai discusses the economic impact of the ‘phase one’ US-China trade deal, signed into law on Wednesday. 

RT America’s Michele Greenstein discusses the coming cashless society and whether it is inevitable. Plus, RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca and Steve Christakos join Rick Sanchez for “Jock Talk.”