A September 2023 phone call between UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Benjamin Netanyahu included a specific warning about a major Hamas-led attack. The New York Times has now corroborated reports that the Israeli leader received this intelligence but failed to share it with his own security chiefs.
A federal watchdog audit has exposed a pattern of systemic mismanagement within Immigration and Customs Enforcement, revealing that the agency poured billions into detention initiatives without fundamental planning. The report details millions in taxpayer losses from abandoned projects, unused warehouse acquisitions, and facilities that failed to meet basic federal standards.
Private prison corporations are positioning themselves to capitalize on the Trump administration's immigration agenda, with new documents revealing bids to operate at least six additional detention facilities. The files, secured by the ACLU, detail a sweeping effort to scale up capacity across 10 states as detention stocks climb.
The Campaign Legal Center has formally accused Donald Trump of violating federal campaign finance laws by asserting personal control over the $400 million war chest held by the MAGA Inc. super PAC. Federal regulations strictly prohibit officeholders from directing spending for super PACs, which are required to operate independently.
While Donald Trump insists that American communities should clamor for data centers to avoid becoming "backwards and poor," his own backyard has taken a different stance. Palm Beach County commissioners voted 6-0 on Thursday to impose a one-year moratorium on large-scale facilities, directly challenging the president's pro-industry rhetoric.
Following a private Oval Office meeting, commentator Tucker Carlson claims President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over a potential war with Iran by stating that death is inevitable. The revelation has reignited calls for Cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment, citing the president's apparent disregard for national security.
The US Supreme Court intervened Friday to allow the Trump administration to deploy a controversial database for scrutinizing voter rolls, sparking warnings that thousands of eligible citizens could be wrongfully purged from registration lists just weeks before the November 3 midterm elections.
“Please do not handcuff me in front of my two-year-old daughter,” Meischa Zimmerman pleads in a new campaign ad. Eight months pregnant at the time, Zimmerman recounts being arrested in 2011 after failing to make a $50 medical payment to her obstetrician, current Republican Senator Roger Marshall.
A 30-second television spot featuring Donald Trump has triggered a firestorm of criticism, with lawmakers and watchdogs accusing the administration of using public funds for illegal political propaganda. The ad, which carries a 'Paid for by the US government' disclosure, appeared on major networks shortly before the midterm elections.
As heavy equipment moves onto Columbia Island, critics are mobilizing to halt the construction of a 250-foot Triumphal Arch. Congressman Don Beyer and the watchdog group Public Citizen argue the project bypasses congressional oversight and threatens the historic integrity of the site near Arlington National Cemetery.
On the first anniversary of National Security Presidential Memorandum 7, civil liberties group Defending Rights and Dissent has warned Congress that the directive is being weaponized to target domestic political speech, effectively turning the FBI’s counterterrorism infrastructure against the administration's ideological opponents.
The United Nations human rights office declared Tuesday that Israel-backed humanitarian operations in Gaza amount to a weaponization of food, warning that the militarized distribution system constitutes a war crime as the death toll at aid sites continues to climb.
Gaza is currently enduring the most severe economic crisis on record, according to a new report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. The territory’s productive capacity has been almost entirely erased, leaving the entire population in a state of multidimensional poverty following two years of intense military bombardment.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is framing his upcoming election fight through the lens of anti-imperialism, utilizing a Portuguese adaptation of Bad Bunny’s music to warn voters against what he characterizes as Donald Trump’s colonial ambitions to seize Brazil’s resources and undermine its national sovereignty.
Israel has indefinitely shuttered primary humanitarian entry points into the Gaza Strip, citing the need for security measures following weekend missile strikes by Iran. The decision, which critics label as collective punishment, effectively halts the flow of food and medical supplies to two million Palestinians living in the besieged territory.
Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania cast the deciding vote on Thursday to defeat a resolution aimed at halting the U.S. military campaign against Iran. The 49-50 Senate vote preserved President Donald Trump’s authority to maintain a conflict that has persisted for seven months without explicit congressional authorization.
At least 20 people were killed and more than 450 injured on Wednesday as a second wave of battery-powered device explosions tore through Lebanon. The blasts, which targeted walkie-talkies, smartphones, and solar components, followed a massive pager attack the previous day that left thousands wounded and ignited regional panic.
The International Association of Genocide Scholars has formally declared that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide. Backed by 86% of the organization’s voting members, the resolution cites systemic starvation, deliberate attacks on civilians, and explicit rhetoric from government officials as evidence of genocidal intent.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his United Nations General Assembly address to attack New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, labeling him an antisemite while defending his military campaign in Gaza. The confrontation occurred as dozens of delegations staged a walkout to protest the presence of the ICC-indicted leader.
Artificial intelligence in hospitals is fueling a surge in billing costs without improving patient outcomes, according to a report from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The analysis reveals that AI systems are identifying more lucrative diagnoses to maximize reimbursements, shifting nearly $1 billion in extra expenses onto insurers and patients.
A war powers resolution aimed at forcing an end to President Donald Trump’s unauthorized conflict with Iran failed in the Senate on Thursday, falling by a 49-50 margin. The vote highlights a deepening divide between candidates campaigning against the war and an establishment majority standing by the administration’s military strategy.
The British government’s pledge to restrict weapons transfers to Israel has failed to result in a single additional license suspension or revocation. Despite the touted “double lock” policy aimed at curbing support for the occupation of the West Bank, current disclosures confirm that military exports remain largely unchanged.
Facing mounting international pressure to curb military support for Israel’s campaign in Gaza, the British government has suspended 30 of its 350 active arms export licenses. Foreign Secretary David Lammy cited a clear risk that the equipment could be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law.
Chanting that the Israeli Prime Minister is wanted for genocide, hundreds of demonstrators blocked New York City streets Thursday as Benjamin Netanyahu arrived for the United Nations General Assembly. The protest, led by Jewish Voice for Peace, resulted in over 100 arrests amid mounting criticism of ongoing US military support.
A group of tech moguls with a combined net worth of $2.2 trillion is set to dine with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on Thursday, highlighting the massive concentration of wealth and political influence surrounding the future of artificial intelligence as global competition for dominance over the technology intensifies.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced sharp questioning during a Senate Finance Committee hearing Wednesday over the administration's persistent, mathematically impossible claims that prescription drug prices have been slashed by 600%. Kennedy insisted the president simply employs a unique, non-standard method for calculating percentages.
A new Senate report alleges that Donald Trump fulfilled a 2024 campaign promise to prioritize the fossil fuel industry’s agenda in exchange for $1 billion in political support. The findings suggest the administration systematically dismantled environmental protections to reward donors, effectively transferring the financial burden onto American families.
Senator Bernie Sanders confronted Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump’s nominee for FDA commissioner, during a confirmation hearing Thursday, demanding she verify the president’s assertion that the United States now enjoys the lowest prescription drug prices in the world—a claim experts and data suggest is demonstrably false.
Nearly half of Michigan voters report that soaring health insurance costs regularly force them to sacrifice basic necessities like food and fuel. This financial strain has become a central issue for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who argues the crisis proves an urgent need for a Medicare for All system.
After being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour due to his vocal support for Palestinians, rapper Macklemore is launching his own concert series. The "Free Palestine Tour" aims to generate direct financial aid for civilians in Gaza, marking a significant escalation in the artist’s humanitarian advocacy efforts.
