Transcript: Evelyn Farkas on "Intelligence Matters"
This week, on "Intelligence Matters," Morell speaks with a former top Pentagon official, an expert on Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, who has decided to run for Congress in New York.
China
Hundreds more Americans evacuated from virus epicenter in China
Beijing will let an international team of experts, including Americans, into the country to help fight the virus that has now infected more than 24,000 people.
Doctor told to keep quiet after sounding alarm on coronavirus
Li Wenliang was threatened by his government to stop "making false comments."
European Union criticizes Trump's change to U.S. landmine policy
EU foreign policy chief calls the move "a direct contradiction" to other U.S. policy, and says it "negatively affects the international rules-based order."
Macau shutters casinos over coronavirus fears
The suspension in the world's largest gambling center will impact casinos owned by Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands.
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China admits "shortcomings" as deadly virus spreads
There have now been 2 deaths outside of mainland China, and Beijing has agreed to let an international team of experts into the country to help fight the virus.
Traveled to China lately? Forget going on a cruise
Cruise lines are banning guests and crew members who have been to China within the past 14 days over virus concerns.
Twitter bans Zero Hedge for coronavirus conspiracy post
Finance blog published article pushing misleading idea that a Chinese researcher might be to blame for outbreak.
Dow sinks 600 points as coronavirus fears mount
Financial markets tumble as jittery investors try to gauge economic impact of global health emergency.
Farm bankruptcies up 20% in 2019, even with billions in aid
Nearly 600 family farms went bust last year, despite federal funds to blunt impact of U.S. trade war with China.
Hong Kong to New York flight sells for $186 – with a Wuhan stopover
Wuhan is the Chinese city at the center of the global coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. seen taking economic hit as coronavirus spreads
Although infection is centered in China, the country's growing economic might spreads the pain far and wide.
More airlines suspend flights to China on virus fears
Airlines including Delta, United, Air Canada, Air France and British Airways are suspending or cancelling flights.
UC Berkeley deletes post saying xenophobia is "common reaction" to coronavirus
The school's University Health Services posted on Instagram that about how to "manage fears and anxiety" about coronavirus, saying xenophobia is a "common reaction."
Pilots sue American Airlines to stop flights to China
American operates 56 flights a month between Dallas/Fort Worth and China. Pilots seek halt until coronavirus contained.
China coronavirus causing chaos for U.S. companies
Automakers have suspended production, restaurants are closed and banks are making employees work from home.
Trump creates task force to lead U.S. coronavirus response
The 12-member task force, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, is leading the Trump administration's efforts to monitor and mitigate the spread of the virus.
Americans "jovial" to leave Wuhan amid coronavirus scare
The passengers are staying at an air reserve base near Los Angeles voluntarily for up to 14 days to be checked out.
Searches for "corona beer virus" jump amid coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus and Corona beer are not connected.
Banks and tech firms tell employees to avoid traveling to China
From Facebook to Goldman Sachs, big companies are taking measures to limit employees' exposure.
Should Americans worry about coronavirus?
The CDC issued its strongest travel warning, urging Americans to cancel all non-essential trips to China.
U.K. to let China's Huawei supply some equipment for 5G network
Decision is the 1st by a major U.S. ally in Europe, and follows intense lobbying from both D.C. and Beijing as they vie for technological dominance.
Wisconsin family trapped in Wuhan amid coronavirus outbreak
The United States will evacuate some Americans in Wuhan on a flight out of the quarantined city Wednesday morning.
Major cruise lines cancel operations in China
Royal Caribbean, MSC and other cruise operators have halted trips in China because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Stocks fall as coronavirus cases appear in U.S.
Wall Street saw its worst day in months, with shares of health care and travel companies taking big hits.
The night Jeffrey Epstein claimed his cellmate tried to kill him
New internal documents reveal details of an incident that left Jeffrey Epstein injured and on suicide watch days before his death.
White House shares plan to "save" TikTok, says Beijing is on board
"We feel confident that China has approved the deal," a senior White House official told reporters.
Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Loopholes in hospital charity care programs stick patients with bills
Even if people qualify for financial help with their hospital bills, the care they receive may not be covered.
4 soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash identified by Army
Andrew Cully, Andrew Kraus, Donavon Scott and Jadalyn Good were part an elite team that does nighttime missions.
Maps show the forecast track of Hurricane Gabrielle
After growing into a hurricane, Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining steam, but is not expected to make landfall.
Zelenskyy seeks "robust action" at U.N. as Putin's war tests NATO borders
Ukraine's leader to push for "robust action" against Russia at U.N. gathering, as America's NATO partners accuse Putin of dangerous incursions, and lies.
Boat destroyed by U.S. held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they have confiscated cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy.
14 killed in prison clashes in Ecuador as some inmates escape
Ecuador has seen violence spiral in recent years as enemy gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels vie for control.