Chris Hedges: The Empire Self-Destructs
We share the pathologies of all dying empires with their mixture of buffoonery, rampant corruption, military fiascos, economic collapse and savage state repression.
Patrick Lawrence: All the Gloves Come Off in Gaza
At this fraught moment, we cannot use Trump to hide ourselves from ourselves, as many Americans, especially their purported leaders, are very prone to doing.
How Zionism Went From Protecting Jews to Threatening Them
“The slogan ‘never again’ has to mean never again, including to Palestinians."
Tom Brady & Snoop Dogg’s Super Bowl Ad Isn’t What You Think—Here’s Who’s Behind It
A billionaire-backed effort to equate criticism of Israel with hate speech is rolling out during the Super Bowl—here’s who is behind the effort and why.
Where Does the Money Go? A Look at USAID Spending in Haiti
Since October 2023, USAID has obligated $368 million in contracts and grants for activities in Haiti, according to an analysis of data from USASpending.gov.
Austrian Police Detain Richard Medhurst; Accuse Him of Being Hamas Member; UK Extends Probe Against Him
The British journalist said he was accused by Austrian agents of encouraging terrorism, disseminating propaganda and being involved in organized crime, reports Joe Lauria.
Let Us Find Our Lost Diamonds
Since returning to office, Trump has made clear his intentions of ushering in a new Golden Age of imperialism. With NATO at his disposal, what will this new hyper-imperialism mean…
Trumps Says Israel Will Hand Gaza to US at the ‘Conclusion of Fighting’
The president claimed the US could control Gaza without deploying troops.
The Chris Hedges Report: Arab Regimes and the Betrayal of Palestine (w/ Farah El-Sharif)
Farah El-Sharif examines the forces that lead Muslim leaders to stand by and witness the slaughter of their own people in exchange for “petty crumbs” from Western powers and the…
US Officials Backtrack on Trump’s Illegal Gaza Gambit
A widespread international and domestic outcry to Donald Trump’s plan for the U.S. to take over and cleanse Gaza of Palestinians has led U.S. officials to say he really didn’t…
LA Fires Didn’t Discriminate in Their Destruction—But Recovery Efforts Could
Amid rent gouging, land speculators and insurance woes, the cost of rebuilding may exceed working people’s means.
Under Trump’s Orders, Pentagon Draws Up Plans for ‘Permanent Withdrawal’ From Syria
Defense officials cited in US media say the potential withdrawal could take 30, 60, or 90 days.
Head of Largest Federal Worker Union Urges Senate to Block Russell Vought
Meanwhile, leading Democratic senators held the upper chamber floor in opposition to his nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
Reactions to Trump’s Plan for U.S. Control In Gaza
By Talia Mullin / Original to ScheerPost Numerous international and domestic leaders reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement, made during a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…
Trump Wants US to Take Over & Ethnically Cleanse Gaza
The president stunningly said Gaza should become a U.S. territory, and be turned into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” minus 1.8 million Palestinians. Hamas will have something to say…