Truthout
Politics
UK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Are a First Step. They Must Go Further.
The new sanctions may be groundbreaking, but they're also full of loopholes — including for certain weapons exports.
Court Blocks Trump’s “Loyalty Question” on Civil Service Job Applications
Unions sued over the question, which asks job applicants to share how they would further the president's agenda.
Over a Quarter of Voters Say They’re Supporters of DSA, Polling Finds
Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats said they back the socialist group.
25 Years Later, We Still Live in the World the War on Terror Made
The war on terror was not inevitable, nor was the extraordinary violence carried out in its name necessary.
Ethics Complaint Filed Over Trump’s Cash Gifts to Natalie Harp, 3 Other Staffers
The complaint alleges that there is a “legitimate question” whether Trump is paying staffers for their loyalty.
Trump Renews Post-9/11 National Emergency for 25th Year in a Row
The US’s post-9/11 wars have cost the country at least $8 trillion in military costs, research recently found.
Trump Promises Americans $5K Checks If GOP Wins Midterms, Raising Legal Questions
Two federal statutes forbid paying people to vote, and the Constitution lists bribery as an impeachable offense.
In His Trade War, Trump Crossed a Red Line: Canada’s French Language Policies
Canada is united in its defense of its cultural ties to French. Trump was foolish to encroach on language issues.
Trump Paid His Favorite Aide Natalie Harp $45,000 in “Gifts,” Records Show
Trump’s payments to three young loyalist aides amount to about a third of their annual paychecks.
Trump Admin Removes Information on Slavery From Former Confederate Statue Site
The revision comes as members of the Trump administration have indicated plans to restore the statue at the site.