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Trump’s Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns in Protest Over Iran War
“I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation,” he said.
Supporters Celebrate Release of Palestinian Leqaa Kordia — But Fight Continues
Kordia can now return to her family after a year in ICE jail, but the Trump administration may continue to target her.
Cuba’s Electrical Grid Has Collapsed as Trump Threatens to “Take” the Island
“Sanctions are literally killing people right now,” says Cuban journalist Daniel Montero, speaking from Havana.
Regulators Didn’t Act on Nearly 600 Oil Wells Operating Illegally in Oklahoma
The wells were injecting wastewater above their permitted pressures or volumes, which can lead to groundwater pollution.
Judge Blocks CDC Childhood Vaccine Changes Made by RFK Jr. Panel Picks
The ruling also places a stay on Kennedy’s appointments to a vaccine recommendation panel within the CDC.
Israeli Forces Killed Parents, 2 Kids in West Bank and Beat Surviving Children
Israeli soldiers also reportedly prevented Red Crescent workers from reaching the family.
As US Bombards Iran, Trump Opines: “Maybe We Shouldn’t Even Be There at All”
“We don’t need it. We have a lot of oil,” Trump said. “It’s almost like we do it for habit.”
Israel Launches “Targeted” Invasions of Lebanon as World Focuses on Iran War
A senior Israeli official told Axios the military is “going to do what we did in Gaza.”
Many Iranians Don’t Just Fear a Prolonged War — But Also What Comes After
The path to a more prosperous and democratic society is not through war, says novelist Amir Ahmadi Arian.
Allies Resist Trump’s Demands to Aid Travel Through Strait of Hormuz
No country has committed to Trump’s demands as the administration scrambles to address rising gas prices.