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Ex-Colombian President Tied to US-Backed Paramilitaries Given House Arrest
Uribe, a staunch US ally who ruled Colombia from 2002 to 2010, had been found guilty of witness tampering and bribery.
Trump Has Shielded 165 Companies From Federal Enforcement Actions Since January
Tech giants have been the chief beneficiaries of the administration's decision to drop lawsuits and investigations.
Federal Court Allows DOGE Access to Sensitive Data on Millions of Americans
A federal appeals court tossed out a lower court’s order temporarily barring DOGE’s access to people’s information.
As Trump Turns DC Into a Fascist Laboratory, We Must Mount Our Own Defenses
Facing militaristic consolidation in US cities, it is up to all of us to define the politics of opposition.
As Hindu Supremacists Seek Influence in US, Liberal Deference Paves the Way
An Indian national’s targeting of Mamdani in New York’s mayoral race marks a new phase for the US Hindutva movement.
Trump’s Claims on Illinois Bail Reform, DC Crime Shown to Be False
Contrary to President Trump’s claims, eliminating cash bail has made Illinois safer, advocates say.
Starvation Has Long Been Used as a Weapon of War Against Indigenous People
Settler colonizers in the US and Canada destroyed Indigenous food systems in their bid to acquire land.
Norway’s Wealth Fund Divests From 11 of 61 Stakes in Israeli Companies
Norway’s top newspaper revealed last week that the fund is invested in an Israeli jet parts provider.
Trump to Send National Guard Troops Into DC and the Military “If It’s Needed”
Despite official data that shows crime in DC is at record lows, Trump says the city is overrun with violence.
Trump’s War on Big Law Firms Is Hampering Efforts to Fight His Administration
Some of the nation's largest firms are refusing to work for groups that seek to hold the government to account.