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"Sell America', Private military contractors in the Gulf, and three elections in Latin America this year." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 12 January 2026, 2111 UTC. Content and Source:  "WPR Daily Review."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBQBKmPqnnLdCVZgNppqrlqrV URL--https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). January 12, 2026 Hello, everyone. Today at WPR, we’re covering the increased use of  private military contractors  by Gulf nations that are reshaping the face of conflict in the region, and a look ahead at  three elections  in Latin America this year. But first, here’s our take on today’s top story: Fed Chair Jerome Powell at a news conference in Washington, Dec. 10, 2025 (AP photo by Jacquelyn ...

"U.S. weighs tough response to Iran." Views expressed in this World and U.S. news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 12 January 2026, 1321 UTC. Content and Source:  "Reuters Daily Briefing." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfBQBKSSgVhqvfSmvPvTFTBqCN URL--https://www.reuters.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). Get full access to Reuters.com for just $1/week.  Subscribe now.   Daily Briefing By Claire Beers The US weighs a tough response to  Iran's crackdown , Trump's team ramps up  attack on Fed's Powell  with criminal indictment threat, and  meet Li Chenggang,  who leads China’s trade talks with the US. Plus, "One Battle After Another" and "Hamnet" claimed the top prizes at  Hollywood's Golden Globes.   Today's Top News   Smoke rises as protesters gather am...