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Pentagon Swears Secrecy on Yemen War After Senators Press Admin on Civilian Harm
Civilian casualties of US strikes have skyrocketed amid the Trump administration’s assault on Yemen.
7 in 10 Democrats Say US Should Restrict Aid to Israel, Poll Finds
An embargo in support of Palestinian rights wins out over continuing to send weapons by a 50-point margin.
Republicans Release Plan to Further Boost Pentagon Spending by $150 Billion
The proposal comes as the Trump administration pursues a $1 trillion military budget for the next fiscal year.
Pope Francis Refused to Be Silent on Gaza. Will His Successor Follow Suit?
Even from his hospital bed, Pope Francis continued his near-daily video calls in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Dems Press Hegseth Over Scores of Civilians Killed in US Attacks on Yemen
This March saw the highest monthly civilian casualty count in Yemen in nearly two years, with 162 dead.
Israel’s Expanding Ground Invasion in Gaza Is a Nightmare I Can’t Wake Up From
As I walked through Gaza’s Al-Rimal neighborhood, the street erupted with panicked families fleeing the invasion nearby.
From Fighting to Facilitating Fascism: Historian Explores Latin American History
Greg Grandin also discusses the legacy of the late Pope Francis, US-Latin American relations under Trump, and more.
Sudan Faces “World’s Worst Displacement Crisis” After 2 Years of War
The Sudanese army, the Rapid Support Forces “and their funders need to be held accountable,” says Emtithal Mahmoud.
US Has Killed 123 in Yemen Since Bombing Planned on Signal, Health Officials Say
Five children were killed or wounded in a US strike on a ceramics factory on Sunday.
Why Does “National Security” Always Mean More War, Not More Health Care?
We already have the money for social programs. We just choose to spend it on war instead of on people.