The News with Rick Sanchez - May 17, 2019 (17:00 ET)

Rick Sanchez: Our foreign policy lacks moral authority

How much is too much when it comes to US demands placed on countries throughout the world? Rick Sanchez discusses problems in US foreign policy and whether the role of sole global superpower actually benefits Americans. He reports on the arrest of the pro-Maduro activists at the Venezuelan embassy in Washington, DC, which may have violated international law. Then former US diplomat Jim Jatras joins to help tackle the question of US hegemony.

Israel busted for serial election meddling

Israel has been caught red-handed engaging in systematic election-meddling in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Facebook responded by banning an Israeli company engaged in a “fake news” influence campaign. RT’s Paula Slier reports for the News with Rick Sanchez. 

Rick Sanchez: Am I anti-Semitic for this report?

Human rights activist and author Miko Peled joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the “racist ideology” of Zionism and how accusations of antisemitism are often employed to deflect legitimate criticism of Israel and its disturbing role in US foreign policy.