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US Is Sending Thousands More Troops to Middle East, Reports Say, in Escalation
New polling this week found the majority of Americans say the war benefits Israel more than it does the US.
General Says US Would Create “Camp” at Gitmo for Cubans Fleeing Trump Blockade
“The way these military goons jump right in to ‘accommodate’ atrocity is beyond the pale,” said a critic.
Critics Blast Decision to Mint Trump Coin for US 250th Anniversary Celebration
The US Mint is generally prohibited from producing coins featuring living public figures or presidents.
Iran’s Retaliation Reignites Discontent With US Military Bases in Middle East
The US spent decades building an empire of military bases throughout the Middle East. Now they’re under attack.
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Lebanon Amid Fears of an Imminent Ground Invasion
People don’t feel like anywhere is safe in an unpredictable war that has no limits, says reporter Kareem Chehayeb.
Switzerland Says It’s Halting Weapons Exports Licenses to US, Citing Neutrality
The country said it hasn’t issued new weapons licenses to the US since the start of US bombardments on February 28.
SCOTUS Case on Munitions in Guam Could Set Precedent for Indigenous Rights
The ruling on the fate of a CHamoru beach may have major implications for federal power across US territories.
Georgia Woman Charged With Murder After Attempted Abortion
“It’s mind-blowing that she got charged with that over something like this,” a friend of the woman said.
19-Year-Old Royer Perez-Jimenez Dies in ICE Jail Known for Abuse
Perez-Jimenez is at least the 49th person who has died in detention since Trump returned to office in January 2025.
Eid in Gaza Displays Palestinians’ Profound Loss — and Continued Resilience
With 1,109 out of Gaza’s 1,244 mosques destroyed, we are celebrating Eid amid rubble, mourning those who are missing.