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Trump’s Monroe Doctrine 2.0 Outlines Imperial Intentions for Latin America
The administration's National Security Strategy signals a return to more outwardly interventionist policies.
Palestinians in Gaza Are Watched, Tracked, and Targeted by Israeli Surveillance
Reporter Mohammed Mhawish describes the surveillance, from cameras at checkpoints to drones flying into people’s homes.
House Passes Bill to Undo Trump Order to End Federal Workers’ Bargaining Rights
The bill passed with 20 Republicans joining all Democrats in voting “yes,” in a rare rebuke to Trump.
Senate Filibuster Derails Dual Efforts to Prevent Massive ACA Premium Increases
Tax credits to help families afford insurance premium costs on ACA marketplaces will expire this month.
A New Domestic Violence Hotline Aims to Stop People From Doing Harm
“Being able to talk someone off the ledge, I think it would prevent a lot of cases like mine,” one man said.
Trump Order Threatens States That Enact AI Laws the Admin Deems “Excessive”
The order threatens to withhold federal funding from states or sue states that implement AI regulations.
Ecuador Ordered to Pay Amazon-Polluting Chevron $220 Million
The oil giant was awarded hundreds of millions in compensation thanks in part to an international arbitration system.
2024 Eurovision Winner Returns Trophy to Protest Israel’s Inclusion in Contest
Eurovision has been “used to soften the image of a state accused of severe wrongdoing,” said Swiss artist Nemo.
Israel Leaving Palestinians in Gaza to Freeze in Winter Storm, UN Expert Says
Winter Storm Byron slammed Gaza on Thursday, causing widespread flooding. An eight-month-old has died.
Anti-Maduro Leader Accepts Nobel Peace Prize as US Campaign Escalates
Alejandro Velasco, a historian of modern Latin America, discusses the latest Venezuela developments.