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Trump Isn’t Just Bullying Journalists. He’s Subverting the First Amendment.
The right attacked Biden for “jawboning” social media. Now Trump is doing it explicitly to control cable news.
Report: Many Middle East US Bases “All But Uninhabitable” Due to Iran Strikes
Military officials have been relocated to offices and hotels, officials say, spurring civilian targeting concerns.
Measles Outbreak in Texas Immigration Jail Spills Into the Public
Emails show El Paso city officials express frustration at a lack of information from federal and facility authorities.
US, Israel Vote Against UN Resolution Condemning Translatlantic Slave Trade
The resolution overwhelmingly passed with 123 votes in favor and only the US, Israel, and Argentina voting against.
Amid War, the Middle East Remains a Key Center of the Global Economy
Damage to the region’s logistical networks and infrastructure will have a big ripple effect down global supply chains.
The US-Israeli War on Iran Is Incentivizing Nuclear Proliferation
As nuclear-armed countries violate international law, others may turn to proliferation as a form of deterrence.
Trump Admits Iran War Is Unconstitutional: “You’re Supposed to Get Approval”
Trump said he's avoiding using the word “war” in reference to the Iran war, even though he's used it many times.
War Is Exacerbating Iran’s “Water Bankruptcy”
In addition to climate change, the war has only increased pressure on Iran’s water and agricultural systems.
Sanders and AOC Introduce Bill to Pause New AI Data Centers Nationwide
This comes as Trump doubles down on speeding up federal permitting for AI infrastructure construction and operation.
Trump DHS Slammed After Data Reveals It Tried to Deport Nearly 300 Veterans
The Trump administration slashed protections for military members, but the military still touts benefits in recruitment.