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14 minutes ago

Fetterman Warns the Base of the Democratic Party is Becoming Increasingly Anti-American'

Well, I mean, you know, in 2016, it was much more about the minimum wage and some other very basic kinds of thing. And now that's, that's just turned into much more standing with like Cuba, standing with Venezuela, standing with the Iranian regime and, and turn that into much more becoming more increasingly anti-American for me. So my views really haven't changed that much, Fetterman replied, adding: Things that, that I supported, I was very supported [sic] about gay rights, you know, thing back in 2013, even before you and I, well, it would have been a couple of years.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Scepticism and tight security as Beijing braces for Trump visit

US leaders’ visits to China have lost novelty, while rising nationalism and perceptions of US instability shape how ordinary people view American presidents.
fromThe Nation
11 hours ago

To Build the Anti-War Movement of the Future, We Must Learn From the Past

During a phone call on a warm day in August 2002, the two of us came to an unmistakable conclusion: This bastard is going to take us into war with Iraq! The "bastard," of course, was then President George W. Bush, who was in the midst of an aggressive propaganda campaign about the alleged danger posed by Saddam Hussein's weapons program.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump nominates Kari Lake to be US ambassador to Jamaica

Kari Lake was nominated to be US ambassador to Jamaica, ending her role leading USAGM/VOA after a judge ruled her actions were unlawful.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

In the 1979 hostage crisis, why did Iran free 10 Black Americans before the others?

On 4 November, a student demonstration outside the US embassy in Tehran erupted into an all-out assault on the compound, and 66 Americans were taken hostage. It was the culmination of decades of tension, beginning with the US and Britain's role in installing the Shah of Iran to safeguard energy interests, and ending with a popular uprising that toppled his oppressive regime and drove him into exile.
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fromTruthout
2 days ago

US Surveillance Flights Over Cuba Have Increased Since Early February

U.S. surveillance flights near Cuba increased sharply after Trump escalated threats and sanctions, mirroring patterns seen before operations in Venezuela and Iran.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Is the US empire in the middle of a long decline?

US threats and actions reflect an empire in decline, with people worldwide internalizing the inability to defeat Iran and Americans facing deep economic inequality.
#iran-negotiations
US Elections
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump to Axios: "I don't like" Iran's peace plan response

Trump criticized an Iranian response and said Iran negotiations are his responsibility, while he declined to clarify whether he will continue talks or pursue military action.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'Tethered to a galaxy far, far away': former diplomats doubt Trump's Iran talks can deliver in time | Fortune

Negotiators face skepticism as they attempt to broker a ceasefire with Iran amid high stakes and internal dysfunction.
US Elections
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump to Axios: "I don't like" Iran's peace plan response

Trump criticized an Iranian response and said Iran negotiations are his responsibility, while he declined to clarify whether he will continue talks or pursue military action.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'Tethered to a galaxy far, far away': former diplomats doubt Trump's Iran talks can deliver in time | Fortune

Negotiators face skepticism as they attempt to broker a ceasefire with Iran amid high stakes and internal dysfunction.
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A defeat involving Iran would permanently shift regional power, reduce U.S. influence, strengthen Iran’s allies, and trigger global adjustments.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Senators press US military on Israel's displacement campaign in Lebanon

Democrats questioned whether US involvement in Israel’s evacuation zones in Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran could violate international humane-warfare laws.
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fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Trump's counterterrorism strategy makes targeting drug cartels the top priority

U.S. prioritizes eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere over other global threats
#israel
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fromTruthout
6 days ago

Democrats Demand Answers From Rubio on Number of Nuclear Bombs Owned by Israel

Democrats demand transparency on Israel's nuclear capabilities amid U.S. support for the country in regional conflicts.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Clashes With Van Jones Over Israel's Nuclear Weapons: There's Only One Power in the Middle East That Has a Nuke'

Questions about Israel's nuclear capabilities and policies regarding Iran are critical in the current geopolitical context.
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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Top Biden Official: Israel Committed Genocide, But US Must Still Support It

A U.S. official acknowledged Israel's genocide in Gaza, yet emphasized the importance of continued U.S. support for Israel.
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fromTruthout
6 days ago

Democrats Demand Answers From Rubio on Number of Nuclear Bombs Owned by Israel

Democrats demand transparency on Israel's nuclear capabilities amid U.S. support for the country in regional conflicts.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Clashes With Van Jones Over Israel's Nuclear Weapons: There's Only One Power in the Middle East That Has a Nuke'

Questions about Israel's nuclear capabilities and policies regarding Iran are critical in the current geopolitical context.
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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Top Biden Official: Israel Committed Genocide, But US Must Still Support It

A U.S. official acknowledged Israel's genocide in Gaza, yet emphasized the importance of continued U.S. support for Israel.
#trump
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
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Why is the US media silent about Israel's role in Trump's decision to go to war? | Jason Stanley

Netanyahu's influence was crucial in Trump's decision to partner with Israel for military action against Iran.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
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Trump cancels US envoys' trip after Iran's Araghchi leaves Pakistan

Trump cancels envoy trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran, suggesting future discussions should occur over the phone.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

Trump's national security team is reviewing an Iranian proposal but is dissatisfied due to delays in nuclear negotiations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why is the US media silent about Israel's role in Trump's decision to go to war? | Jason Stanley

Netanyahu's influence was crucial in Trump's decision to partner with Israel for military action against Iran.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump cancels US envoys' trip after Iran's Araghchi leaves Pakistan

Trump cancels envoy trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran, suggesting future discussions should occur over the phone.
#iran
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1 week ago

Are They Mean to You?' Marco Rubio Asks LindellTV Reporter if Her Peers Bully Her After Room Erupts in Laughter

Marco Rubio emphasizes the disconnect between the Iranian people and their radical regime, highlighting the suffering of the Iranian populace.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Lindsey Graham Urges Trump To Flood Iran With Guns: Give Them the Weapons'

Sen. Lindsey Graham urged arming the Iranian people to help them overthrow their government amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Terrible Deal': Fox's Hugh Hewitt Trashes Trump Peace Framework After Interviewing Him on Monday

Hugh Hewitt criticized the proposed peace agreement framework with Iran, calling for stricter terms and expressing strong disapproval of the deal.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Lessons from the war: A call for strategic reckoning in West Asia

The Israeli-US war on Iran reveals the dangers of regional dependence on foreign powers and the need for rebuilding trust among nations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

The Operation Is Over': Marco Rubio Says Iran Conflict Moving Onto a New Phase

Iran's conventional military capabilities have been significantly degraded, impacting their nuclear program's concealment.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Are They Mean to You?' Marco Rubio Asks LindellTV Reporter if Her Peers Bully Her After Room Erupts in Laughter

Marco Rubio emphasizes the disconnect between the Iranian people and their radical regime, highlighting the suffering of the Iranian populace.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Lindsey Graham Urges Trump To Flood Iran With Guns: Give Them the Weapons'

Sen. Lindsey Graham urged arming the Iranian people to help them overthrow their government amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US cancels tourist visas for board members of top Costa Rica newspaper

Pedro Abreu, president of La Nacion's board, stated that the visa cancellations are seen as an indirect attack on press freedom, affecting independent media.
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#iran-conflict
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

False Premise': Pete Hegseth Shuts Down Question About Israel Defying Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized President Trump's leadership in U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran, dismissing claims of Israeli influence over American actions.
World politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Graham Says US "Victory" Would Be to Open Strait That Was Open Prior to the War

Sen. Lindsey Graham advocates for U.S. victory in Iran to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which was open before the war.
#iran-nuclear-deal
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself - and Much of the World - Into a Corner

U.S. efforts to escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz may escalate tensions and fail to resolve the global fuel crisis.
World politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

She Was an Architect of Obama's Iran Nuclear Deal. Now She's Watching Trump's War in Horror.

Wendy Sherman emotionally recounted the successful negotiation of the Iran nuclear deal in July 2015, reflecting on a hopeful political era.
World politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Trump rages at Iran war criticism: "Time is not my adversary"

Trump asserts that Iran must never have nuclear weapons and claims his deal will be better than the previous JCPOA.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself - and Much of the World - Into a Corner

U.S. efforts to escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz may escalate tensions and fail to resolve the global fuel crisis.
World politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

She Was an Architect of Obama's Iran Nuclear Deal. Now She's Watching Trump's War in Horror.

Wendy Sherman emotionally recounted the successful negotiation of the Iran nuclear deal in July 2015, reflecting on a hopeful political era.
World politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Trump rages at Iran war criticism: "Time is not my adversary"

Trump asserts that Iran must never have nuclear weapons and claims his deal will be better than the previous JCPOA.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Trump, Merz and Europe's security: EU countries cannot go it alone | Editorial

Donald Trump's administration is increasingly frustrated with European leaders, threatening trade and military support amid declining poll ratings and foreign policy challenges.
#strait-of-hormuz
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: Trump says US to 'guide ships safely' from Hormuz

The US will guide neutral ships safely out of the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Iran War's Ramifications Have Only Just Begun

The Strait of Hormuz has shifted control to Iran, impacting commercial shipping and regional dynamics significantly.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pentagon Reportedly Warned Will Take Six Months to Clear Strait of Hormuz of Iranian Mines

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian mines could take up to six months after the conflict ends.
#arms-sales
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

The US has approved $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies, bypassing Congress due to emergency circumstances amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
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fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

How Bernie Sanders convinced Democrats against arming Israel

Sanders has garnered more support for blocking arms sales to Israel than Schumer has for continuing them.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

The US has approved $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies, bypassing Congress due to emergency circumstances amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
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fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

How Bernie Sanders convinced Democrats against arming Israel

Sanders has garnered more support for blocking arms sales to Israel than Schumer has for continuing them.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Nobody Embodies MAGA's Clownish Menace Like Pete Hegseth

Hegseth isn't the architect of this conflict - that might be Benjamin Netanyahu - but he's the chief cheerleader, the face of the chaos and carnage. He's been unrepentant about the U.S. blowing up an Iranian school, and he refused to walk back a statement that the American military would allow 'no quarter, no mercy for our enemies.'
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal

Ghana would not sign a multi-year deal, reportedly worth around US$109 million, because Ghana would have to waive key aspects of its health sovereignty. This includes sharing control over its health care decisions, data, and resources with US authorities.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Hits Trump With Awkward Side-by-Side Package of King Charles Jabs

King Charles III's speech subtly rebutted President Trump's past statements during a state visit.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

How the US-Israeli war is collapsing the sanctions regime on Iran

The over-reliance on punitive measures has led to their growing ineffectiveness, particularly evident in the context of the US-Israel war on Iran, which may further weaken the impact of US sanctions.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

U.S. offers no help with Iran war's fallout, Thai foreign minister says

Thailand seeks support from Russia and China due to lack of U.S. assistance amid economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.
#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Falklands veteran blasts Trump's threat to withdraw US support a cruel joke'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

How dare they!' Ex-military chief brands Trump's Falklands threat an insult'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical global issues without paywalls.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Falklands veteran blasts Trump's threat to withdraw US support a cruel joke'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

How dare they!' Ex-military chief brands Trump's Falklands threat an insult'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical global issues without paywalls.
#nato
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
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The Guardian view on Germany, Japan and the end of the postwar order: as US alliances crumble, a new world emerges | Editorial

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Germany, Japan and the end of the postwar order: as US alliances crumble, a new world emerges | Editorial

US alliances are under strain as global powers reassess their military strategies in response to unpredictability and authoritarian threats.
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2 weeks ago

Joe Scarborough Cuts Into Pentagon Presser Feed to Torch Obsessed' Hegseth's Hatred' of Europe

Joe Scarborough criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks about European NATO allies during a Pentagon briefing on Iran.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Rutte dismisses speculation about US leaving NATO

The US is not leaving NATO, and its nuclear protection of Europe will continue, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Europe politics
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Can Trump Actually Quit NATO? We May Soon Find Out | The Walrus

Trump's consideration to withdraw the US from NATO raises constitutional and diplomatic concerns amid tensions over military support for Iran.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo

The UK maintains a steadfast claim over the Falklands, emphasizing sovereignty and self-determination despite US reassessment proposals.
#iran-war
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2 weeks ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Calls BS on Trump Rant Over War Reporting: Quite Clearly Not the Case'

Jake Tapper challenged President Trump's claims about U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Iran war.
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fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Can the U.S. and Iran Avoid Going Back to War?

Trump extended the Iran War cease-fire to allow more time for peace negotiations amid ongoing tensions and military actions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

What the F*ck Are We Doing?!' Joe Rogan Goes Off On Trump's Iran War

Joe Rogan expressed deep concern over the ongoing war with Iran and the lack of a clear plan from the U.S.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Dem Senator Cops to Bad Tweet After Being Confronted On Fox News Over Appearance He Was Cheering For Iran

Sen. Chris Murphy faced backlash for a sarcastic post about Iran, clarifying it was misunderstood and criticizing the nature of discourse on Twitter.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of better' terms?

The US withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018, seeking a better nuclear deal with Iran amid new demands and ongoing negotiations.
#cuba
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

US gives Cuba two-week ultimatum to release high-profile political prisoners

The U.S. demands Cuba release political prisoners Luis Manuel Otero and Maykel Osorbo within two weeks as part of negotiations.
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fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Scoop: Inside the historic U.S.-Cuba negotiations in Havana

Cuba faces imminent societal collapse, prompting U.S. officials to urge reforms and express concerns over national security threats.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

US gives Cuba two-week ultimatum to release high-profile political prisoners

The U.S. demands Cuba release political prisoners Luis Manuel Otero and Maykel Osorbo within two weeks as part of negotiations.
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fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Scoop: Inside the historic U.S.-Cuba negotiations in Havana

Cuba faces imminent societal collapse, prompting U.S. officials to urge reforms and express concerns over national security threats.
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fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

The Strokes Close Coachella Set with Video Denouncing U.S. Foreign Intervention

The Strokes condemned U.S. foreign interference during their Coachella performance, showcasing a video montage highlighting historical CIA actions and recent conflicts.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Trump has already endorsed the Monroe Doctrine. Now he needs to endorse the Truman Doctrine | Fortune

The Iran War has created opportunities for Russia, necessitating a strong U.S. response to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Venezuela's Machado to hold Madrid rally as opposition frozen out after Maduro capture

Maria Corina Machado aims to revive political change in Venezuela amid challenges from Delcy Rodriguez and U.S. support for her rival.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

US extends waiver allowing purchase of Russian oil

The Trump administration renewed a waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil at sea for one month, despite previous plans to end sanctions relief.
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fromThe Village Voice
3 weeks ago

When the Pentagon Screened 'The Battle of Algiers' - The Village Voice

The Iraq War began in 2003 under the premise of WMDs, leading to significant casualties and a prolonged conflict despite early declarations of victory.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins, but tensions remain high with ongoing U.S. naval blockades on Iran.
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fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump's Authoritarian Project Starts to Take on Water

JD Vance's campaign efforts in Hungary to support Viktor Orbán ended in failure, marking a significant setback for global far-right forces.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Stephen Miller Suggests Trump Could Extend Iran Blockade Indefinitely'

President Trump is a man of peace. President Trump wants peace. President Trump wants stability. But President Trump has also been clear. America will not be trifled with. America will not be bullied, and America never, ever, be threatened by a nuclear-armed Iran. Not now. Not ever.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Trump administration pushes nations to sign 'trade over aid' declaration

The Trump administration promotes 'trade over aid' to reshape global assistance and enhance U.S. business opportunities, rejecting traditional humanitarian support.
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fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.
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