The News with Rick Sanchez - December 23, 2019 (20:00 ET)

Washington is increasingly vocal in its worries over Beijing’s leadership in the race to 5G – is this why the US government seems determined to ignore the health hazards of wireless technology, including 5G? RT America’s Michele Greenstein (in for Rick Sanchez) reports.

Economist and author Dr. Jack Rasmus joins to discuss last year’s touted 3.1 percent annual rise in US wages. He points out that more than half of US workers got no raise at all last year.

Twelve mercenaries stormed a military base in southeastern Venezuela on Sunday. They admitted that they were plotting to provoke instability in Venezuela, ultimately resulting in foreign “military intervention.” RT producer Dr. Enrique Rivera has the details.

A court in London ruled that UK intelligence agency MI5 can legally authorize its agents to engage in criminal activities such as kidnapping, torture and murder.

RT America's John Huddy reports on the firing of Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenberg and RT America's Natasha Sweatte reports on the increasing popularity of online chess.