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Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban
Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban

Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban 06-12-25 S4E13 Two Guys on Politics now broadcast on Detroit Radio on the US Arab Radio Network on WNZK AM 690 radio, as well as on YouTube at TwoGuysonPolitics.com with hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discussing Elon Musk,…

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Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Civil Rights, Commentary, Law, National, News, Opinion, Podcast, Politics, Radio, Videos

Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky
Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky

Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky Chicago, IL – Congressman Danny K. Davis issued the following statement in response to the White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: “The actions of President Trump and his administration continue to undermine America’s credibility on the world stage. Today’s White…

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Video Podcast: Two Guys on Politics: JFK, Ukraine and ICC Arrest Warrants for Putin and Netanyahu

Posted on November 22, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video Podcast: Two Guys on Politics: JFK, Ukraine and ICC Arrest Warrants for Putin and Netanyahu
Video Podcast: Two Guys on Politics: JFK, Ukraine and ICC Arrest Warrants for Putin and Netanyahu

Video Podcast: Two Guys on Politics: JFK, Ukraine and ICC Arrest Warrants for Putin and Netanyahu Co-Hosts Ray Hanania joins former Congressman Bill Lipinski on Two Guys on Politics to discuss Trump’s cabinet appointments and the decision by Matt Gaetz to withdraw as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney and to be replaced by…

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The Maine massacre & gun control, & the election of Rep. Johnson as House Speaker

Posted on October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Maine massacre & gun control, & the election of Rep. Johnson as House Speaker
The Maine massacre & gun control, & the election of Rep. Johnson as House Speaker

The Maine massacre & gun control, & the election of Rep. Johnson as House Speaker Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania discuss the massacre of 18 people by a gunman in Maine this past week and the politicization of “gun control” and the failure to impose harsh penalties for killers of all sorts….

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Right from the Middle: Who are Ukraine’s greatest supporters next to America?

Posted on July 15, 2023February 4, 2024 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Who are Ukraine’s greatest supporters next to America?
Right from the Middle: Who are Ukraine’s greatest supporters next to America?

Right from the Middle: Who are Ukraine’s greatest supporters next to America? By William O. Lipinski The United Kingdom is resolved to spend $2.53 billion in aid to Ukraine, second only to the United States, whose contribution at the present time stands at $25.45 billion. Poland is third with its aid to Ukraine standing at…

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International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers
International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers

International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers Ukrainian schools devastated by Russia’s War need support and a plan to rebuild An international delegation of education officials, led by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and Education International General Secretary David Edwards, traveled to Ukraine today for visits and meetings with…

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America should stand with Ukraine and set aside internal politics

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on America should stand with Ukraine and set aside internal politics
America should stand with Ukraine and set aside internal politics

America should stand with Ukraine and set aside internal politics By Ray Hanania The terrorist regime in Tehran, Iran is providing weapons to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Iran is the same nation that supports terrorist militias that have targeted American soldiers who are fighting to eradicate the ISIS terrorists in Iraq and Syria. And,…

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Biden administration exposes how Iran is aiding Russia in Ukraine war

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biden administration exposes how Iran is aiding Russia in Ukraine war
Biden administration exposes how Iran is aiding Russia in Ukraine war

Biden administration exposes how Iran is aiding Russia in Ukraine war DASD (Middle East) Dana Stroul holds a press briefing on the Department of Defense’s participation in the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Working Group meetings. By Ray Hanania Iran is directly providing weapons to support Russia in its war against the people of Ukraine, a top…

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Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht
Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht

Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht Yacht Previously Seized and One Subject Arrested Today by Spain at Request of United States Two businessmen, Vladislav Osipov, 51, a Russian national, and Richard Masters, 52, a United Kingdom national, are charged in separate…

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Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military
Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military

Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military In Two Separate Cases, Charges Filed Against Two Companies and Half a Dozen Individuals Arrested for Alleged Illegal Sale and Export of Powerful Dual-Use Technologies In separate charges unsealed today in the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Eastern…

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Right from the Middle: America must stand up to China and defend Taiwan

Posted on August 17, 2022October 18, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: America must stand up to China and defend Taiwan
Right from the Middle: America must stand up to China and defend Taiwan

Right from the Middle: America must stand up to China and defend Taiwan By William O. Lipinski How do we handle the challenge presented by the recent visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Taiwan and China? In a previous column [of May26th] I presented what I believed to be a very formidable defense Taiwan now possesses…

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Northwood University to be home to three Ukrainian students this fall

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Northwood University to be home to three Ukrainian students this fall
Northwood University to be home to three Ukrainian students this fall

Northwood University to be home to three Ukrainian students this fall Fundraiser underway to help two incoming freshmen to Midland Michigan university As the war in Ukraine continues, so do efforts from Northwood University to support Ukrainian students, including two student-athletes who seek to leave Ukraine for the safety of Northwood’s Midland campus. In March,…

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Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction

Posted on April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction
Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction

Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to establish a constitutional process for seizing the assets of corrupt Russian oligarchs to support the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.  The Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act directs the federal government to take steps toward…

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Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees

Posted on April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees
Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees

Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees Leaders in the Town of Cicero, and a group of American clergy, are organizing a donation drive to help the victims of Russian aggression in Ukraine. Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero Board and the Cicero Clergy Committee are working with two…

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Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine

Posted on April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine
Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine

Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine In partnership with Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Orland Township will be holding a medical supplies drive for Ukraine at the end of April. With the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Orland Township has partnered with Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, located at…

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Right from the Middle: Strengthening America’s defenses needed now more than ever

Posted on March 31, 2022June 14, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Strengthening America’s defenses needed now more than ever
Right from the Middle: Strengthening America’s defenses needed now more than ever

Right from the Middle: Strengthening America’s defenses needed now more than ever By William O. Lipinski Russia’s invasion of Ukraine requires that we increase our military presence near Russia and increase our military spending in Europe. But, we also must maintain a very close, short and long term focus on our number one rival int…

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McCollum blasts Russia invasion of Ukraine urging community support

Posted on March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on McCollum blasts Russia invasion of Ukraine urging community support
McCollum blasts Russia invasion of Ukraine urging community support

McCollum blasts Russia invasion of Ukraine urging community support Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum  denounces Russian atrocities committed against the civilians in Ukraine and says Congress will continue to support freedom, Democracy and Ukraine’s struggle. In a letter to constituents, McCollum urges Americans who want to help Ukraine to make donations to USAID. Over the past…

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Casten urges ban on Russian oil and more crippling economic sanctions

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten urges ban on Russian oil and more crippling economic sanctions
Casten urges ban on Russian oil and more crippling economic sanctions

Casten urges ban on Russian oil and more crippling economic sanctions Congressman Sean Casten of the 6th District in Illinois calls for a ban on Russian oil, crippling economic sanctions, and additional multilateral actions to end global subsidization of Russian power in face of Ukraine invasion US Congressman Sean Casten called for a ban on…

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