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What Drives US Foreign Policy Towards Israel?
Andrew Levine says that Cold War strategic thinking about the Middle East is no longer relevant.
As Activists Gear Up for People’s Climate March, Rep. Jim McDermott Pushes Carbon Tax
We talk to Rep. Jim McDermott about his bill, the Managed Carbon Price Act, that aims to reduce air pollution in the US by establishing a federal price on …
US Ground Troops Back in Iraq? General Hints Broader Military Effort May Be Needed to Fight ISIS
A week after Obama vowed not to send ground troops into Iraq to fight IS, Gen. Martin Dempsey, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, admitted ground troops may …
Israel Facing Major Economic Consequences for 50 Day War on Gaza
The 50 day war on Gaza has cost the Israeli economy tremendously from various aspects.
Special Report: Scots in Their Own Words on Independence
The people of Scotland head to the polls on Thursday to vote on whether to get independence from the United Kingdom.
The Federal Reserve Makes “Effort” to Rein in Big Banks
Federal Reserve is proposing a new rule to rein in big banks that are too big to fail.
Who Pays the Pro-War Pundits? Conflicts of Interest Exposed for TV Guests Backing Military Action
A new report finds many talking heads who have been fanning the flames of war in the news media have ties to Pentagon contractors.
FBI Targets Minority Communities in Mortgage Fraud Investigations
Former bank regulator Bill Black says Attorney General Eric Holder must stop targeting minorities and instead focus on the mortgage fraud of banksters.
Is There a Diplomatic Solution to ISIS Crisis? US Could Turn to Aid, Arms Embargo and Engaging Foes
An international summit on combating militants from the Islamic State has opened in France, bringing together around 30 countries from a US-led coalition.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: It May Take a Disaster for the US to Switch to Green Energy, and More
In today's On the News segment: Apparently, it's going to take a disaster in our nation to get the US to make the switch to green energy, and more.