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World news
fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Iran war: US strikes key oil export hub, Trump says

President Trump announced US forces obliterated Iranian military targets on Kharg Island and plans to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz while claiming Iran is totally defeated despite ongoing attacks.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 days ago

Hegseth Says Most Intense Day Of Strikes On Iran Under Way

March 10 marked the most intense day of US-Israeli air strikes against Iran, targeting military infrastructure including missiles, production capabilities, and naval assets.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Vague and contradictory Trump says Iran war won', but not won enough'

Trump delivered contradictory statements about the duration and goals of US military operations in Iran, providing no clear strategic vision despite market and ally concerns.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

You Don't Have to Patronize Me': Retired General Gets Testy With Fox's Will Cain, Later Apologizes

The U.S. and Israel conducted extensive bombing of Iran, killing dozens of officials and hundreds of civilians, with the Trump administration providing conflicting justifications for the military campaign.
#iran-conflict
fromThe New Yorker
17 hours ago
World politics

Trump Should Have Seen the Oil Crisis Coming

The Trump Administration lacks clear objectives for the Iran conflict and has failed to address resulting oil market disruptions and global economic consequences.
fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

Trump's flip-flopping gives juice to critics who say he just didn't have a plan for the Iran War | Fortune

Trump administration's shifting rhetoric on war objectives, timelines, and exit strategies creates uncertainty about conflict duration and endgame, while neither side shows signs of conceding.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
17 hours ago

Trump Should Have Seen the Oil Crisis Coming

The Trump Administration lacks clear objectives for the Iran conflict and has failed to address resulting oil market disruptions and global economic consequences.
fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

Trump's flip-flopping gives juice to critics who say he just didn't have a plan for the Iran War | Fortune

#us-cuba-relations
World news
fromThe Washington Post
22 hours ago

Cuba acknowledges secret meetings with U.S. as Trump dials up threats

Cuba's government acknowledges direct talks with the United States to resolve bilateral differences amid sanctions, oil blockade, and threats of regime change.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump threatens Cuba again, says island nation may face friendly takeover'

Trump signals continued US pursuit of Cuban government change amid the island's energy and economic crisis, with Secretary of State Rubio leading negotiations that could involve a 'friendly takeover.'
World news
fromThe Washington Post
22 hours ago

Cuba acknowledges secret meetings with U.S. as Trump dials up threats

Cuba's government acknowledges direct talks with the United States to resolve bilateral differences amid sanctions, oil blockade, and threats of regime change.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump threatens Cuba again, says island nation may face friendly takeover'

Trump signals continued US pursuit of Cuban government change amid the island's energy and economic crisis, with Secretary of State Rubio leading negotiations that could involve a 'friendly takeover.'
#russia-sanctions
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Ukraine, EU allies slam US decision to roll back Russia oil sanctions

Trump administration's partial sanctions rollback on Russia provides approximately $10 billion for Russian military operations, undermining peace efforts and strengthening Russia's position in the Ukraine war.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Republican Accuses Trump White House of Being Weak on Russia': Moral Blindness'

Rep. Don Bacon criticized the Trump administration for lifting oil sanctions on Russia, arguing the move financially supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine and reflects weakness on Russia policy.
fromThe American Conservative
23 hours ago

White House Lifts Some Sanctions on Russian Oil

A Treasury Department general license will allow the sale of about 128 million barrels of Russian oil already loaded onto tankers previously sanctioned by Washington. The authorization lasts 30 days. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move would let countries buy Russian oil "currently stranded at sea" to expand global supply.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

ONE SHEET: MAGA Media War, Trump's Phone Calls, Terror Media Criticism

The MAGA media coalition fractures over Iran war policy, with prominent right-wing figures including Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro, Joe Rogan, and Megyn Kelly publicly attacking each other's positions and credibility.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Strait of Hormuz Gets Even More Dire

Trump administration pursues aggressive Iran policy risking economic disruption, expands ICE detention infrastructure, and implements strategies to influence 2026 elections.
#iran-military-operation
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

They Slaughtered 30,000 People in the Streets': Fox's Martha MacCallum Confronts Biden Alum John Kirby Over Iran

Fox News' Martha MacCallum questioned former Biden spokesman John Kirby about Trump's Iran operation, with Kirby expressing regret over insufficient public debate before U.S.-Israeli strikes while emphasizing national unity behind military action.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox's Doocy Asks Trump to Finally Clarify If Iran Op Is a Little Excursion' or a War'

Trump characterized the Iran operation as simultaneously an excursion and a war, claiming it prevents broader conflict while asserting military success against Iranian missiles, drones, and mine ships.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

They Slaughtered 30,000 People in the Streets': Fox's Martha MacCallum Confronts Biden Alum John Kirby Over Iran

Fox News' Martha MacCallum questioned former Biden spokesman John Kirby about Trump's Iran operation, with Kirby expressing regret over insufficient public debate before U.S.-Israeli strikes while emphasizing national unity behind military action.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox's Doocy Asks Trump to Finally Clarify If Iran Op Is a Little Excursion' or a War'

Trump characterized the Iran operation as simultaneously an excursion and a war, claiming it prevents broader conflict while asserting military success against Iranian missiles, drones, and mine ships.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California sues over Trump demand for college race, test score and GPA admissions data

California and 16 Democratic states sue the Trump administration over a Department of Education rule requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data including race, gender, and GPA by March 18.
Arts
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

The Chaos of Cancelled NEA Grants: One Year Later

Trump administration canceled NEA grants to Portland arts organizations, forcing theaters, museums, and dance companies to seek alternative funding sources while navigating reduced federal arts support.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

The Trump administration's crackdown on immigrant truckers shifts into higher gear

DACA recipients face potential loss of commercial driver's licenses under proposed Trump administration regulations that could remove approximately 200,000 immigrants from the trucking industry.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

South Africa summons new US ambassador over undiplomatic remarks'

South Africa summoned the US ambassador over claims of white persecution that the government denies, escalating tensions between Pretoria and Washington under Trump's administration.
#iran-us-relations
World news
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Ex-Trump envoy makes case for Iran attack - Harvard Gazette

U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran were justified as a response to accumulated nuclear threats and Iranian aggression, not regime change, according to former State Department official Morgan Ortagus.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

I'd Be All For It': Trump Encourages Iranian Kurds to Go On The Offensive

Trump expressed support for Iranian Kurdish forces conducting a ground invasion inside Iran, stating the U.S. objective would be for them to win, while declining to confirm whether air cover would be provided.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

A Lot of Misreporting!' Karoline Leavitt Smacks Media Over Coverage of Iran Conflict

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Operation Epic Fury against Iran, stating the Trump administration pursued extensive diplomatic negotiations before military action, which Iran rejected through deception and delay tactics.
World news
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Ex-Trump envoy makes case for Iran attack - Harvard Gazette

U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran were justified as a response to accumulated nuclear threats and Iranian aggression, not regime change, according to former State Department official Morgan Ortagus.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

I'd Be All For It': Trump Encourages Iranian Kurds to Go On The Offensive

Trump expressed support for Iranian Kurdish forces conducting a ground invasion inside Iran, stating the U.S. objective would be for them to win, while declining to confirm whether air cover would be provided.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

A Lot of Misreporting!' Karoline Leavitt Smacks Media Over Coverage of Iran Conflict

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Operation Epic Fury against Iran, stating the Trump administration pursued extensive diplomatic negotiations before military action, which Iran rejected through deception and delay tactics.
Environment
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

What crackdown? Trump's EPA enforcement claims don't pass sniff test.

EPA criminal enforcement cases dropped 76 percent in Trump's first year compared to Biden's first year, with only 16 cases filed despite recent high-profile prosecutions and $17 million in criminal fines.
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Blips and Gyrations: The Market Thinking of Trump's Incompetent Advisors - emptywheel

Trump administration officials downplay oil market volatility from Iran conflict as temporary fluctuations requiring sustained data before policy changes.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

Trump's Funding Freeze Has Derailed Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration has not signed any new transit rail contracts under the Capital Investment Grant program, causing state and local rail funding to drop to its lowest level in 15 years.
fromAxios
3 days ago

140 U.S. service members injured in Iran war

Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said eight service members are still listed as severely injured and are "receiving the highest level of medical care." He added that most of the injuries have been minor, and 108 of those wounded have returned to duty.
US Elections
#us-israel-military-coordination
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
World news

Trump Administration Reportedly Asks Israel To Stop Bombing Iran's Oil Facilities

The Trump administration requested Israel cease bombing Iran's energy infrastructure, citing concerns about harming Iranian civilians, future oil cooperation prospects, and potential regional retaliation against Gulf states.
fromAxios
3 days ago
World news

Scoop: U.S. asks Israel to halt strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure

The U.S. requested Israel limit strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure to avoid harming civilians, disrupting post-war cooperation plans, and triggering retaliatory attacks on Gulf energy facilities.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Administration Reportedly Asks Israel To Stop Bombing Iran's Oil Facilities

The Trump administration requested Israel cease bombing Iran's energy infrastructure, citing concerns about harming Iranian civilians, future oil cooperation prospects, and potential regional retaliation against Gulf states.
World news
fromAxios
3 days ago

Scoop: U.S. asks Israel to halt strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure

The U.S. requested Israel limit strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure to avoid harming civilians, disrupting post-war cooperation plans, and triggering retaliatory attacks on Gulf energy facilities.
#iran-military-operations
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

NBC's Garrett Haake Spars With Karoline Leavitt Over Whether Trump Is Pushing for Regime Change' in Iran

White House Press Secretary Leavitt defended Trump's involvement in Iran's leadership selection as necessary for U.S. security, while NBC's Haake questioned whether this constitutes regime change war objectives.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Tired of the Endless Wars': GOP Congressman Tells CNN Americans Are Right to be Skeptical' of Trump's Iran Operation

Rep. Davidson expresses skepticism about U.S. military operations in Iran, citing lack of classified briefing evidence and contradictory public intelligence assessments regarding imminent threats.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Explains The Worst-Case Scenario' In Iran: We Don't Want That to Happen'

Trump describes military operations against Iran, stating worst-case scenario involves installing a replacement leader as problematic as the previous one.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

NBC's Garrett Haake Spars With Karoline Leavitt Over Whether Trump Is Pushing for Regime Change' in Iran

White House Press Secretary Leavitt defended Trump's involvement in Iran's leadership selection as necessary for U.S. security, while NBC's Haake questioned whether this constitutes regime change war objectives.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Tired of the Endless Wars': GOP Congressman Tells CNN Americans Are Right to be Skeptical' of Trump's Iran Operation

Rep. Davidson expresses skepticism about U.S. military operations in Iran, citing lack of classified briefing evidence and contradictory public intelligence assessments regarding imminent threats.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Explains The Worst-Case Scenario' In Iran: We Don't Want That to Happen'

Trump describes military operations against Iran, stating worst-case scenario involves installing a replacement leader as problematic as the previous one.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

That's a Pretty Big Mistake!' Chris Hayes Scolds Trump Administration Over Deleted Post About U.S. Navy and Iran

The Trump administration claimed the U.S. Navy escorted oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the White House later confirmed this claim was false.
Higher education
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Higher Ed May Never Be the Same

The Trump Administration ruptured the long-standing compact between U.S. universities and government through funding cuts, exploiting widespread public skepticism about elite institutions that had been building for years.
#iran-us-military-conflict
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago
US politics

Trump Can't Decide Whether the Iran War Is Still Going On

The Trump administration has launched a war with Iran without clear objectives, congressional authorization, or internal consensus, while contradicting itself on whether the conflict is complete or ongoing.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
World news

No quick victory leaves Trump scrambling to define success in Iran

Iran rejects immediate negotiations despite US military escalation and Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing, instead preparing for prolonged conflict and deterrence operations.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Trump Can't Decide Whether the Iran War Is Still Going On

The Trump administration has launched a war with Iran without clear objectives, congressional authorization, or internal consensus, while contradicting itself on whether the conflict is complete or ongoing.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

No quick victory leaves Trump scrambling to define success in Iran

Iran rejects immediate negotiations despite US military escalation and Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing, instead preparing for prolonged conflict and deterrence operations.
#iran-military-conflict
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
US politics

"Some people will die ... I guess" Trump says when asked about Iran taking revenge on U.S. soil - LGBTQ Nation

World news
fromAxios
3 days ago

5 scenarios for how the Iran war could end

Trump administration pursues military pressure on Iran while exploring five potential conflict resolution scenarios, ranging from negotiated nuclear deals to regime change modeled after Venezuela.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Senate Democrats ramp up pressure campaign for public hearings on war with Iran

Senate Democrats demand public hearings on the war with Iran, citing the Trump administration's inability to clearly explain objectives, goals, and methods despite classified briefings.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Stephen Colbert on US war in Iran: We're still no closer to learning what the goal is'

Late-night hosts criticized Trump's undeclared Iran war for unclear objectives, $6 billion first-week costs, and contradictory statements about military goals and completion.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Israeli President Has No Plans to Send Troops to Iran and Doesn't Expect USA To Send Troops, Either

Israeli President Herzog states Israel and the USA have no plans for ground troops in Iran, dismissing such claims as fear-mongering tactics.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Some people will die ... I guess" Trump says when asked about Iran taking revenge on U.S. soil - LGBTQ Nation

Trump acknowledged potential domestic attacks from pro-Iranian forces in retaliation for U.S. military strikes, stating casualties are expected in war while administration officials justify strikes as necessary to prevent Iranian nuclear development and regime change.
US politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump's immigration crackdown is backfiring by hurting the U.S.-born workers it was meant to help, data shows | Fortune

Despite aggressive immigration enforcement reducing foreign-born workers by over one million since March 2025, U.S.-born labor force participation declined from 61.4% to 61%, contradicting the administration's goal of boosting native-born employment.
#middle-east-conflict
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
World news

US warns today will be most intense day of strikes against Iran; British Airways cancels all Abu Dhabi flights until 'later this year'

World news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

US warns today will be most intense day of strikes against Iran; British Airways cancels all Abu Dhabi flights until 'later this year'

Trump predicts Middle East war ending soon while Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei consolidates power with hardliner support and vows continued military resistance.
World news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Trump says war won't end this week but 'very soon' as he vows to protect oil shipping to maintain world supply

Trump predicts Middle East war ending soon while Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei consolidates power with hardliner support and vows continued military resistance.
World news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Trump declares 'the war is very complete, pretty much' as Iran rallies behind new hardline leader

Trump predicts Middle East war ending soon while Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei consolidates power with hardliner support and vows continued military resistance.
#us-iran-conflict
fromFortune
4 days ago
US politics

Trump calls war in Iran 'a little excursion ... to get rid of some evil,' predicting end to hostilities soon | Fortune

fromFortune
4 days ago
US politics

Trump calls war in Iran 'a little excursion ... to get rid of some evil,' predicting end to hostilities soon | Fortune

World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Trump says U.S. will expand Iran targets after Tehran apologizes to neighbors

Trump threatens expanded military targets against Iran while Iran's president rejects surrender but conditionally pledges to halt attacks on neighboring countries.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

No deal with Iran except unconditional surrender,' Trump says

Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender as a condition for any deal, rejecting compromise while the conflict spreads across the Middle East with rising casualties and regional destabilization.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Washington Roundtable on the Iran War

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran lack clear strategic objectives, goals, and defined endpoints, raising questions about the conflict's purpose and regional consequences.
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year

Ukraine offered low-cost interceptor drone technology to the U.S. to counter Iranian Shahed drones, but the Trump administration did not pursue the proposal despite acknowledging the threat.
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Digest: Retail and Grocery Brands Dominate ChatGPT Ads Trial; Walmart to Phase Out Vizio Accounts; New US AI Guidelines Challenge EU Regulation

As OpenAI advances with trialling an advertising model on its flagship chatbot, retail and grocery ads are dominating. A month into the trial, app analytics provider Sensor Tower revealed that 44% of ad impressions served on ChatGPT fell under these categories. Retailers involved in the testing include Target, Sephora, and Wayfair, among others.
E-Commerce
#iran-leadership-succession
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran projects defiance

Donald Trump opposes Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as Iran's new supreme leader and predicts his tenure will not last long.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 days ago

Cracks In Iranian Leadership? Apology, Then More Regional Attacks

Iran faces internal divisions over leadership succession while the US and Israel escalate military threats, with Trump demanding influence over Iran's next supreme leader.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Worst-case scenario': Trump weighs replacing Khamenei as leader of Iran

Trump expressed concern about Iran's post-Khamenei leadership, fearing a successor equally hostile to US interests, while dismissing certain opposition figures as viable alternatives.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump set to hold a press conference as U.S.-Israel-led Iran war enters second week

Iran has "no navy, no communications, they've got no air force. Their missiles are down to a scatter. Their drones are being blown up all over the place, including their manufacturing of drones," Trump said, describing Iran's military degradation following US military strikes.
US news
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Former Air Force secretary endorses decorated trans retired colonel running for Congress in Virginia

Retired Space Force Colonel Bree Fram, ousted under Trump's transgender military ban, launches congressional campaign focused on veteran rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and responsible foreign policy.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to 'join wars after we've already won'

The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. That's OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don't need them any longer - But we will remember. We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!
UK politics
World news
fromFortune
6 days ago

Trump says he ruled out having Kurdish forces join Iran war | Fortune

Trump has instructed Kurdish forces not to participate in military operations against Iran to avoid escalating the conflict further.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

What's Trump's plan for the U.S. security initiative called, 'The Shield of Americas'?

President Trump launched the Shield of the Americas initiative to increase military intervention against drug cartels in Latin America while countering Chinese influence in the region.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump convenes Shield of Americas' summit with 12 Latin American leaders

Trump convened Latin American leaders at a Miami summit to form a counter-cartel coalition targeting drug trafficking organizations, particularly in Mexico, similar to the anti-ISIS coalition.
US politics
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Pete Buttigieg rallies Americans to fight the White House: "Tr*mp can be forced into defeat" - Queerty

Kristi Noem's removal demonstrates public pressure can influence Trump, but systemic problems at Homeland Security require sustained congressional pressure and electoral action to prevent continued cruelty and lawlessness.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump's shifting stance on ending the Iran war: From openness to talks to demanding unconditional surrender'

Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender and suggests regime change, stating no deal is possible except under these terms, while the White House clarifies this means eliminating Iran's threat to U.S. interests.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

I Wouldn't Put Words in My Mouth': House Republican Scolds Jake Tapper For Suggesting He Agrees With WH Spox

Russia and Iran have been in cahoots for far too long. Russia has relied on Iranian drones in their war against Ukraine. And so, from my vantage point, as you see what is happening, we are decimating Iran's military capabilities. You've seen, very quickly, over seven days, their ability to fire off ballistic missiles has declined precipitously.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Six Days of War, 10 Rationales

The reason for war, he said, is to eliminate "imminent threats" from the Iranian regime-threats that "directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas, and our allies throughout the world." Also, he said, the objective is to ensure that the regime "can never have a nuclear weapon." Also, he added, the objective is to "ensure that the region's terrorist proxies can no longer destabilize the region or the world."
Right-wing politics
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

In a bid to counter China, Trump hosts a summit for Latin America leaders

Trump administration seeks to counter China's economic dominance in Latin America through diplomatic engagement and promised economic incentives at the Shield of the Americas summit.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Over 200,000 deaths": Police arrest 13 HIV activists protesting Trump PEPFAR cuts - LGBTQ Nation

HIV/AIDS activists were arrested protesting Trump administration cuts to PEPFAR, a program that has saved 26 million lives since 2003.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

White House puts red state AI laws under scrutiny

The Trump administration is targeting state AI laws as 'onerous' and referring them to the Justice Department, pressuring states to abandon AI regulation until federal frameworks are established.
US politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week ago

Trump Calls On Iran Forces To Lay Down Arms, Civilians To Revolt

Trump calls on Iranian military and security forces to defect, promising total immunity and threatening death for those who resist, while claiming significant degradation of Iran's military capabilities.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump voices support for possible Kurdish offensive in Iran

Trump publicly supports a potential Kurdish ground offensive against Iran and indicates US willingness to facilitate internal destabilization of the Iranian government.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Smart businesses don't adapt to crony capitalism

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took the unprecedented step of designating a U.S. firm-Anthropic-as a supply chain risk. Anthropic's crime? It refused to violate industry-wide protocols against using AI for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Hegseth's designation, which has until now been reserved for foreign firms, bars U.S. military contractors from doing business with the company.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

US reportedly considering sweeping new chip export controls | TechCrunch

U.S. regulators have allegedly drafted rules that would require U.S. government approval to ship AI chips anywhere outside the U.S., according to Bloomberg, citing sources. This would give the U.S. significantly more control over companies like AMD and Nvidia.
European startups
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump says he fired Anthropic like dogs' as negotiations with Pentagon reportedly restart

Trump ordered the federal government to cease using Anthropic's technology, but Pentagon-Anthropic negotiations have resumed despite the public severance and OpenAI's competing military contract.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump says 'I have to be involved' in choosing next Iran leader, 'like with Delcy in Venezuela' | Fortune

Trump claims involvement in selecting Iran's next supreme leader as U.S. and Israel continue military strikes against Iran, escalating regional conflict affecting 14 countries.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US urges Latin America to use military against drug cartels

Pentagon chief Hegseth convened a cartel-focused security conference with conservative Latin American allies, pledging aggressive military action against drug trafficking organizations and warning that the US will act unilaterally if necessary.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Top Trump Pentagon Official Says He's Not The Right Person' to Ask If the US Is At War

The Trump administration uses inconsistent terminology regarding military action against Iran, with officials avoiding formal war declarations while the president and Defense Secretary describe operations as war.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

South Africa's president calls Trump's policy to offer refuge to white Afrikaners racist'

South African President Ramaphosa criticizes Trump's refugee policy for white Afrikaners as racist, citing Trump's false claims about white genocide and land seizure in South Africa.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding

Minnesota sued the Trump administration for withholding approximately $250 million in federal Medicaid matching funds, alleging political punishment amid fraud investigation claims.
World news
fromAxios
1 week ago

Scoop: Trump officials broker massive U.S.-Venezuela gold deal

The U.S. has facilitated a gold extraction deal between Venezuela's state company Minerven and commodities trader Trafigura for 650 to 1,000 kilos of gold, with U.S. refineries processing the gold under government arrangement.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Venezuela's president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member

US Interior Secretary Burgum met with Venezuela's interim President Rodriguez to advance oil and mineral production, with plans to reform Venezuela's mining laws and expand US corporate access to natural resources.
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

Florida revives a long-dormant probe into Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of exile group's plane

When this came to my attention, we reactivated the files. So yes, that investigation will be ongoing. I can't really say too much more at this point, but we are going to continue this investigation. I know a lot of members of the state legislature and other people here in Florida would like to see some resolution and ideally account.
Miami
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

RFK Jr. blasts Dunkin' as Healey replies, 'come and take it'

We're going to ask Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks, 'Show us the safety data that show that it's OK for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it,' Kennedy told the audience in Austin, Texas. 'I don't think they're gonna be able to do it.'
Boston food
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 week ago

'They're terrible': Trump threatens to cut all trade with Spain over Nato and Iran

Spain has been terrible. So we're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain. I have asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off all dealings with Spain. I could tomorrow stop -- or today, even better -- stop everything having to do with Spain, all business. I have the right to... do anything I want with it.
World politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Here's Why Trump Posted About Iran 'Stealing' the 2020 Election Hours After the US Attacked

Iran tried to interfere in 2020, 2024 elections to stop Trump, and now faces renewed war with United States. The post linked to an article on Just the News, a conspiracy-filled, pro-Trump outlet that offered no explanation for its claim beyond the vague assertion that Iran operated a sophisticated election influence effort in 2020.
US politics
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 week ago

Trump's War on Law Firms Fizzles Out; His War in Iran, However, Is Still Going; DC Lifts Potomac Water Advisory - Washingtonian

Area school systems open on two-hour delay due to icy roads; rainy day expected with high of 46 degrees; Michael Shannon performs R.E.M.'s 1986 album tonight; DOJ drops appeals defending Trump's executive orders against law firms.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Erik Prince Tells Steve Bannon Trump Should Bomb a Few More Targets and Be Done' In Iran

Erik Prince recommends Trump declare victory against Iran, conduct additional strikes on IRGC targets, then withdraw while threatening economic infrastructure destruction if Iran retaliates.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Senator Hits Tucker Carlson On CNN: He Doesn't Speak' for Trump Or The Republican Party'

Sen. Mullin criticized Tucker Carlson's opposition to U.S. strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, stating Carlson does not represent Republicans or Trump's position.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
1 week ago

Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days' notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities

A federal judge temporarily suspended a Trump administration policy requiring congressional members to provide seven days' notice before visiting immigration detention facilities, ruling it likely exceeds government authority.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth sets the tone for Trump's politically incorrect war on Iran

The Trump administration frames military intervention in Iran as anti-political correctness warfare, contradicting Trump's stated opposition to Middle East entanglement while risking regional escalation and mission creep.
fromKqed
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San Francisco Immigration Court's Death by a Thousand Cuts | KQED

San Francisco's immigration courts are being hollowed out by the Trump Administration, with plans to close one of the courts downtown by the end of the year. Mission Local's Clara-Sophia Daly explains how day to day operations - including asylum hearings - have changed.
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New York City Hospitals Fold to Trump. Will Zohran Mamdani Defend Trans Care?

Young people who relied on the clinic for counseling, puberty blockers, and hormones found themselves without care. Families scrambled to find alternatives before their children's medications ran out. Hospital leadership shrugged; the "current regulatory environment," they told reporters, had forced their hand.
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