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Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
21 hours ago

40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel

A record number of Senators supported resolutions to block military sales to Israel, reflecting a shift in accountability for U.S. foreign policy.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Republican Congressman Says U.S. Can't Leave' Iran Until It Puts Boots on the Ground' for a Full-Scale Invasion: I Just Don't See Any Other Way'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
World news

Fox Reporter Confronts Hegseth on Trump Threat to Iran Power Plants: Is There a Way to Do That Without Seriously Harming Civilians?'

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

WATCH: NBC's Kristen Welker Confronts GOP Senator With Clips of Trump Saying US Has Already Won' Iran War

Senator Lankford supports President Trump's claim that the U.S. has won the war with Iran, despite ongoing military presence in the region.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

We Are Losing This War': Seth Moulton Says Trump Is Begging' China To Help Open Iran Strait

The U.S. is losing the war with Iran, lacking a clear strategy and relying on China for assistance.
World politics
fromThe New Republic
2 days ago

Trump Is Waging One Big War Against the Rest of the World

Iran and Venezuela share similarities in being demonized, facing sanctions, and having advocates for regime change, despite diverging paths recently.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Republican Congressman Says U.S. Can't Leave' Iran Until It Puts Boots on the Ground' for a Full-Scale Invasion: I Just Don't See Any Other Way'

Rep. Pat Fallon believes a full-scale invasion is necessary to withdraw from the conflict with Iran.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox Reporter Confronts Hegseth on Trump Threat to Iran Power Plants: Is There a Way to Do That Without Seriously Harming Civilians?'

U.S. military strategy regarding Iran involves negotiations, but military action may be considered if necessary.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Senator Torpedoes Key Trump Talking Point With Simple Question

Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenges President Trump's claims about negotiations with Iran, asserting they are misleading and not indicative of real progress.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

WATCH: NBC's Kristen Welker Confronts GOP Senator With Clips of Trump Saying US Has Already Won' Iran War

Senator Lankford supports President Trump's claim that the U.S. has won the war with Iran, despite ongoing military presence in the region.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

We Are Losing This War': Seth Moulton Says Trump Is Begging' China To Help Open Iran Strait

The U.S. is losing the war with Iran, lacking a clear strategy and relying on China for assistance.
#donald-trump
fromFortune
3 days ago
World politics

Trump has wanted to humble Iran since 1980. He may be humbling the American empire instead | Fortune

US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Heresies of Donald Trump

Trump's attacks on the pope reveal a misunderstanding of Catholic beliefs and a lack of humility, contrasting with the pope's call for spiritual humility.
World politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump has wanted to humble Iran since 1980. He may be humbling the American empire instead | Fortune

Donald Trump's longstanding desire to confront Iran has influenced his foreign policy decisions throughout his career, culminating in military actions during his presidency.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Is Iran Trump's Suez crisis, or just a passing thunderstorm?

Donald Trump's apocalyptic framing of events risks severe consequences for America and has led to chaotic foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding Iran.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Trump's Iran Ceasefire Has Split MAGA Into Competing Camps, and Everyone Seems Pissed

Donald Trump's ceasefire in Iran has created significant divisions among Republicans and conservative influencers, contrasting with initial support for his military actions.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

1979 Is the Year That Explains Donald Trump

Donald Trump's worldview and approach are heavily influenced by the 1980s, reflecting themes of excess, patriotism, and a hawkish stance on foreign policy.
#hungary
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

We were never friends with Orban': Hungary's new era leaves Russia on the back foot

Moscow is cautiously optimistic about Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, and his willingness for pragmatic dialogue despite the loss of Viktor Orban.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

EU calls for clarification after Hungary accused of leaking info to Russia

Hungary's Prime Minister orders an investigation into allegations of wiretapping involving the foreign minister and sharing EU negotiation details with Russia.
#trump
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

Pope Leo Continues to Criticize War After Trump Attacks Him in Social Media Rant

US Elections
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

The Maggie and Swan JD Vance Fan-Fic - emptywheel

Trump's actions may signify the decline of American hegemony or lead to regime change in the US.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Pope Leo Continues to Criticize War After Trump Attacks Him in Social Media Rant

Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for being weak on crime and foreign policy amid the pope's opposition to the U.S. war in Iran.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Ali Velshi Shocked by Ben Rhodes Claim Trump Has Already Committed A War Crime'

Ben Rhodes claimed President Trump committed a war crime through threats against Iran, impacting the U.S.'s global reputation for generations.
US Elections
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

The Maggie and Swan JD Vance Fan-Fic - emptywheel

Trump's actions may signify the decline of American hegemony or lead to regime change in the US.
#jd-vance
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Vance's bad week: vice-president risks becoming face of two Trump foreign policy failures

JD Vance faced significant setbacks in foreign policy efforts, failing to secure key negotiations and support for allies during a critical week.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Vance's bad week: vice-president risks becoming face of two Trump foreign policy failures

JD Vance faced significant setbacks in foreign policy efforts, failing to secure key negotiations and support for allies during a critical week.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Who is running US foreign policy? Varsha Gandikota and Jeremy Scahill

The conversation reveals that the ongoing conflict raises critical questions about the motivations behind US foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel's role in shaping military strategies.
World politics
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

India watches closely as US, Iran talk peace in Islamabad

India's foreign policy is perceived as weakened by Pakistan's emerging role in international diplomacy.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Josh Shapiro Accuses Trump of Being Bullied' Into Iran War By Netanyahu

Governor Josh Shapiro emphasizes America's interests in foreign policy, criticizing Netanyahu's leadership and the impact on U.S.-Israel relations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Mark Levin Has Lost All Confidence in Mark Levin

Mark Levin's recent comments reveal uncertainty about Trump's Iran policy, contrasting his usual certainty and influence on foreign policy decisions.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

When a Madman Attempts a Madman Strategy

The madman theory of foreign policy is a strategy used by leaders in losing positions to create an illusion of unpredictability.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump's Iran War Is Failing. Fox News Won't Admit It.

The Iran ceasefire leaves key U.S. objectives unmet, with Iran maintaining control and no enforcement mechanisms in place.
#us-iran-conflict
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Top Gabbard counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns in opposition to Iran war

The National Counterterrorism Center director resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the U.S. war was initiated due to Israeli pressure and its American lobby influence.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

What's Behind Trump's New World Disorder?

The U.S. launched a massive three-billion-dollar bombing campaign against Iran, reflecting decades of hostility rooted in the 1979 revolution, with bipartisan political support for military action.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
1 week ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

House Republican Waffles Under Pointed Questioning from ABC's Stephanopoulos On Next Steps In Iran

Ground troops may not be necessary to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Iran's nuclear capabilities are diminished.
#nato
Europe politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN's Table For Five Pundits Laugh At Trump's NATO Rescue Suggestion

Trump's demand for NATO to assist in the Iran conflict highlights frustrations over European involvement and U.S. military capabilities.
Europe politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN's Table For Five Pundits Laugh At Trump's NATO Rescue Suggestion

Trump's demand for NATO to assist in the Iran conflict highlights frustrations over European involvement and U.S. military capabilities.
Venture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Jared Kushner is seeking peace deals in the Middle East. He's also raising money for his own firm | Mohamad Bazzi

Jared Kushner is negotiating foreign policy while seeking investments for his firm, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

AOC vows to block future US military aid to Israel, its Iron Dome and defense

Ocasio-Cortez will oppose all future US military aid to Israel, asserting the country can fund its own defense systems.
#2028-gop-primary
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Glenn Greenwald Predicts an Anti-Israel GOP Presidential Candidate in 2028: I Hope It's Tucker'

A Tucker Carlson-like figure may gain support in the 2028 GOP primary by opposing Israel.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Reportedly Getting A Lot More Positive Feedback' About Rubio Than Vance for 2028

Trump receives more positive feedback about Secretary of State Marco Rubio than Vice President JD Vance for potential 2028 GOP leadership, partly due to Rubio's higher profile in foreign policy matters.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Reportedly Getting A Lot More Positive Feedback' About Rubio Than Vance for 2028

Trump receives more positive feedback about Secretary of State Marco Rubio than Vice President JD Vance for potential 2028 GOP leadership, partly due to Rubio's higher profile in foreign policy matters.
fromABC7 Chicago
2 weeks ago

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

The resumption of operations at U.S. Embassy Caracas is a key milestone in implementing the president's three phase plan for Venezuela and will strengthen our ability to engage directly with Venezuela's interim government, civil society, and the private sector.
Washington DC
#iran-war
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Laura Ingraham Pushes Back on House Republican Who Called for U.S. Soldiers in Iran: It's Not Venezuela'

Laura Ingraham and Rep. Pat Fallon discuss the necessity of U.S. military involvement in Iran for achieving war objectives.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Laura Ingraham Pushes Back on House Republican Who Called for U.S. Soldiers in Iran: It's Not Venezuela'

Laura Ingraham and Rep. Pat Fallon discuss the necessity of U.S. military involvement in Iran for achieving war objectives.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

PM launches Labour's local election campaign with focus on cost of living

Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes Labour's commitment to reducing the cost of living amid global conflicts affecting household bills.
World politics
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

America's Bookend Wars for Oil - emptywheel

The invasions of Iraq and Iran signify the collapse of American hegemony and an increase in global autocratization.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

India news: Loni is world's most polluted city, reports says

Loni in Uttar Pradesh was the world's most polluted city in 2025, while New Delhi was reported as the most polluted capital city globally, according to IQAir.
World politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

American Conservative Co-Founder Urges Vance to Oust Trump With 25th Amendment

Scott McConnell urged JD Vance to support a 25th Amendment transition against Trump, proposing Chris Murphy as vice president.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Donald Trump's young voters are not happy with him - LGBTQ Nation

Young voters who supported Trump in 2024 are now expressing regret over his foreign policy and rising discontent with his administration.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Mass Prague rally hits Babis over democracy concerns

"We're here to clearly stand against dragging our country onto the path of Slovakia and Hungary," said Mikulas Minar, the head organizer from the Million Moments for Democracy group.
Europe politics
fromThe American Conservative
3 weeks ago

Veterans Have Earned The Right To Ask. It's Time We Did.

We Americans who will protect our flag should have a voice in where it is flown. Despite his unimpeachable record of heroism and patriotism, he was disparaged and mocked by his government and the corporate press.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Slovenia heads to polls with diverging views on Israel in focus

The election will also decide which direction the Alpine nation will take on foreign policy, especially given the wildly divergent views on Israel and Palestine.
Europe politics
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Democrats Are Exorcising the Ghost of Iraq

Barack Obama's 2002 anti-Iraq war speech significantly influenced his presidential campaign and contrasted sharply with Hillary Clinton's pro-war stance.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Sanders Mounts New Push to Block Sales of Over 20,000 Bombs to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders plans to force a vote on legislation blocking $659 million in arms sales to Israel, consisting of 22,000 bombs of various sizes.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

In Case It Wasn't Clear, Joe Kent Is a Wingnut

Joe Kent's resignation as National Counterterrorism Center head reveals deep divisions within the Trump administration and MAGA movement over Netanyahu's influence on U.S. foreign policy.
World politics
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Getting Iran Wrong, to the Nth Power

Trump's military action against Iran represents a strategic blunder driven by fundamental misunderstandings of the regime's motivations, which stem primarily from justified Iranian fears of United States aggression.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Spending more on defence and less on aid does not mean walking away from our values and responsibilities here's why | Yvette Cooper

Global instability requires increased UK defence spending, yet international development remains essential for national security and moral responsibility despite budget constraints.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Trump started a war with no clear end in sight. They rarely end well for presidents

Prolonged military conflicts without clear victory damage presidential approval ratings and political standing, as demonstrated by historical precedent from Truman through Bush.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
4 weeks ago

Ted Cruz Is the Republican Kamala Harris

J.D. Vance faces emerging 2028 primary competition from neoconservative-aligned candidates like Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, who are positioning themselves as pro-interventionist alternatives to his restraint-focused foreign policy approach.
#iran-conflict
Left-wing politics
fromPBS News
1 month ago

Who is Joe Kent, the counterterrorism official who resigned over the Iran war?

Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center director, resigned in protest, disputing Trump's claim that Iran posed an imminent threat and arguing the conflict serves Israel's interests rather than America's.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

'We started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby:' Trump's National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war | Fortune

National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigned, opposing the Trump administration's Iran war as unjustified and driven by Israeli pressure rather than genuine security threats.
Left-wing politics
fromPBS News
1 month ago

Who is Joe Kent, the counterterrorism official who resigned over the Iran war?

Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center director, resigned in protest, disputing Trump's claim that Iran posed an imminent threat and arguing the conflict serves Israel's interests rather than America's.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

'We started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby:' Trump's National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war | Fortune

National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigned, opposing the Trump administration's Iran war as unjustified and driven by Israeli pressure rather than genuine security threats.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Cautionary Tale of Joe Kent

Joe Kent's resignation letter portrays Trump as manipulated by Israeli officials and media rather than acknowledging Trump's decades-long hawkish stance toward Iran and consistent escalation during his presidency.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns in Protest Over Iran War

Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned in protest of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the conflict resulted from Israeli pressure.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Rewarding loyalists,' punishing critics: How Trump's Treasury sanctions foreigners

Trump's Treasury Department has used sanctions against foreign critics in ways that diverge from historical precedent, targeting individuals based on political opposition rather than genuine national security threats.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Did You Follow That?' CNN's Kasie Hunt Plays Side-By-Side Recording Of Trump Contradicting Himself on Iran

If we ever needed help, they won't be there for us. I've just known that for a long period of time... We have some that are really enthusiastic. They're coming already... My attitude is, we don't need anybody. We're the strongest nation in the world. We have the strongest military by far in the world we don't need them.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JD Vance Accuses Reporter of Trying to Drive a Wedge' Between Himself and Trump Over Iran

Vice President Vance defends military action against Iran, stating he trusts President Trump's leadership and distinguishes current operations from past foreign interventions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Tucker vs. Trump Takes the MAGA Civil War to Weaponized DOJ Territory

Tucker Carlson faces potential criminal referral from CIA officials to the Justice Department regarding communications with Iranian contacts, while Senator Ted Cruz publicly attacks him as a traitor, marking a significant rupture within the Trump movement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump wages war on Iran his own way: commander-in-chaos

The tumultuous style that Trump brings to election campaigns, dealing with Congress and global trade relations has now been imported to the theatre of war. For as the conflict with Iran enters its third week, impacting nearly every corner of the Middle East and causing economic tremors around the world, Trump has emerged as America's commander-in-chaos.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

You're Trying to Bait Me!' GOP Pollster Laughs Off Idea MAGA Doesn't Back Trump in Iran

There is no doubt that there is a swath of the American public that is a typically younger piece of the puzzle that is very skeptical of the American projection of power abroad. Younger Republicans tend to look more askance at it. They don't remember the Cold War. They don't think as highly of what America could do abroad.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Is J.D. Vance Feeling Left Out of Trump's Big New War?

Vice President J.D. Vance has remained largely sidelined during the Iran conflict despite his anti-interventionist views, while his rival Marco Rubio gains prominence as the administration's chief Iran policy spokesman.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Even With Iran, Trump Still Has His Coalition

Trump maintains political coalition support through ambiguous messaging about Iran intervention, allowing supporters with conflicting views to interpret his statements according to their preferences.
#drug-trafficking
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The 'Shield of the Americas' logo turns foreign policy into Trump's personal brand

Trump launched 'Shield of the Americas,' a multilateral military coalition with 17 nations targeting drug trafficking and cartels throughout the Western Hemisphere, with operations beginning in Ecuador.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The 'Shield of the Americas' logo turns foreign policy into Trump's personal brand

Trump launched 'Shield of the Americas,' a multilateral military coalition with 17 nations targeting drug trafficking and cartels throughout the Western Hemisphere, with operations beginning in Ecuador.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Has Handed the Democrats a New Winning Issue for the Midterms

Affordability has been, understandably, the watchword for Democratic candidates over the last year. After downplaying inflation under Joe Biden, the party learned a brutal lesson when Donald Trump rode the cost-of-living crisis back to the White House in 2024. In 2025, Zohran Mamdani put affordability at the center of his own campaign and surged from the back of the pack to City Hall.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How Marco Rubio Went From Neocon "It" Boy to Top MAGA Lieutenant

Marco Rubio's transformation into a Trump loyalist demonstrates how neoconservative internationalism has been absorbed into MAGA ideology rather than moderating it.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

When Did Lindsey Graham Become Our President?' Megyn Kelly Rips Senator for Acting Like Commander-in-Chief, Threatening 4 Countries in 24 Hours

Sen. Lindsey Graham threatened multiple countries including Spain, Lebanon, Cuba, and Saudi Arabia within 24 hours, prompting criticism for acting beyond his senatorial authority.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

America's "Exquisite Class" Weapons Shortage

President Trump met with major U.S. defense contractors to quadruple production of advanced weaponry while simultaneously pursuing military interventions in Venezuela and Iran instead of diplomatic solutions.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

This Presidential Pitfall Ensnared Wilson, Bush, and Biden. Now Trump's Falling Into It Too.

Trump's extensive focus on foreign policy—including wars, summits, and military operations—mirrors a historically costly pattern where American presidents neglect domestic economic concerns that voters prioritize.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Joe Scarborough Predicts Disaster' If US Gets Drunk on Militarism' After Lindsey Graham Warns Cuba is Next'

Joe Scarborough warns that aggressive military interventionism, exemplified by Senator Graham's Cuba rhetoric, represents dangerous Wilsonian adventurism that weakens America rather than strengthens it.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cooper rejects Blair's call for UK to have backed Trump's strikes on Iran

Yvette Cooper rejected Tony Blair's call for UK support of Trump's Iran airstrikes, arguing Britain must learn from Iraq mistakes and act independently in its national interest.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump's Iran War Is As Unpopular As He Is

A military conflict against Iran launched by Trump and Netanyahu is historically the most unpopular war at its inception, with majority American opposition and approval ratings significantly lower than previous conflicts.
US Elections
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Caitriona Perry: Iran war leaves Donald Trump with a lot of explaining to do as midterms loom

Trump administration claims success in Iran operations while lacking clarity on war objectives, justification, and exit strategy despite campaign promises to end endless conflicts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer too scared' after by-election loss to support war in Iran, Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch accuses Prime Minister Keir Starmer of avoiding Iran intervention due to fear following Labour's by-election loss to the Green Party in Gorton and Denton.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

ANALYSIS | Do Carney and Poilievre have different visions for the Canada-U.S. relationship? | CBC News

Conservative Leader Poilievre argues Canada-U.S. relations remain fundamentally stable and inseparable, contrasting with PM Carney's assertion that the traditional relationship has ended.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Candace Owens Calls on US Troops to Quit the Military: Trump Has Betrayed America'

Do not join or remain in the United States Military. Trump has betrayed America and expects you to die for Israel. There is no honor in being led by dishonorable men to your death.
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