‘Disgusting’: Republicans Applaud as Trump Brags About Taking Food Aid From Millions
“His Big Ugly Bill ripped food away from hungry moms, kids, and seniors to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans,” said one House Democrat.
Trump Administration Moves to Allow Intelligence Agencies Easier Access to Law Enforcement Files
The moves could violate rules that bar intelligence agencies from gathering information on Americans inside the U.S., some officials said.
ICE Brings the War Home
Immigration Agents Mimic Past U.S. Dealers of Death.
Jeffrey Sachs: President Trump: Give Back the Money and Stop Grabbing More
The White House and Congress can and should provide relief to American families who bore the costs of these illegal tariffs. The administration has the responsibility to design such relief.…
Lies Of Omission As Fresh American War Crimes Loom
Nate Bear Do Not Panic Substack The US has amassed the largest military force in the Middle East since the invasion of Iraq almost 23 years ago and is poised…
‘More Chaos’: Trump Hammered for Plan to Double Down on Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling
“Donald Trump illegally stole your money,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “He should give it back to you.”
Chris Hedges: The Suicidal Folly of a War with Iran
The demands imposed on Iran by the Trump White House are no more acceptable to the regime in Tehran than those imposed on Hamas in Gaza under Trump’s sham peace…
‘Colonial Apartheid Regime’: Jeremy Scahill on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ & Plans For Gaza
“Palestinians are being told that they must completely surrender,” says Scahill.
Trump’s Tariffs Upended By Supreme Court Decision
“The Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote.
‘Extremely Dangerous Situation’: Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict
“Both sides actually believe that a short, intense war may improve their negotiating position.”
US Holds Secret Indictment of Delcy Rodriguez, Top Opposition Journo Claims
A US-funded opposition journalist revealed the Trump DOJ has crafted a secret indictment of Venezuela’s Acting President to “hold it over her head,” and will execute it if she “derails.”
Leading Papers Call for Destroying Iran to Save It
The New York Times and Washington Post offer facile arguments for US attacks on Iran, on the assumption that the US wants to brighten Iranians’ futures.
Michael Brenner: Epstein & The Banality of Evil
It’s the world of power and celebrity whose members are aware of each other, but whose connective tissue is of varying strength and extent.
Killing The ‘Child Independence’ on Its 250th Birthday
Every man’s liberty is in the hands of every petty officer.