DAY 9: ATTACK ON IRAN
U.S. nuclear command planes in the region; Lindsey Graham doesn’t like the new Iran supreme leader and tells the IDF how to run the war; and an AI f… Consortium News — March 9, 2026 3:48 AM ET
Thinking About the Unthinkable: Iran’s Grand Plan to End U.S. Presence in the Middle East
Iran and Donald Trump have each explained why failure to fight the current war to the end would simply lead to a new set of mutual attacks. Trump anno… CounterPunch — March 9, 2026 2:02 AM ET
Maduro Must Be Released Or the Fascists Win
If U.S. progressives are serious about combating the expansion of fascism domestically, demanding both the release of Venezuela’s president, Nicolas… CounterPunch — March 9, 2026 1:59 AM ET
This is What Accountability Looks Like
America’s accountability problem didn’t begin with Trump. Confederate leaders were generally not punished after the Civil War—even Confederate p… CounterPunch — March 9, 2026 1:59 AM ET
When Tel Aviv Decides, Washington Fights
American taxpayers are still hemorrhaging from the made-for-Israel war in Iraq, a war audaciously offered as one that would “pay for itself.” Inst… CounterPunch — March 9, 2026 1:57 AM ET
AI: A Timely Reminder
Over the past few years people—and governments—the world over have become increasingly enamored of AI. While some view AI as an economic game chan… CounterPunch — March 9, 2026 1:56 AM ET
Caitlin Johnstone: Dead GIs Weren’t Heroes
It’s dangerous to valorize those who die in pointless wars. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin’s Newsletter Reading by Tim Foley The U.S. soldiers who… Consortium News — March 8, 2026 11:30 PM ET
Watching Amazon Prime While The Iranians Burn
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — March 8, 2026 9:06 PM ET
These Women Exposed Prison Sexual Abuse. Now ICE Wants to Deport Them.
Victoria Law for Truthout In November 2022, a long-time permanent resident of the U.S. was released from FCI Dublin, a California federal women’s pr… ScheerPost — March 8, 2026 2:00 PM ET
“AIPAC Is Toxic”: Illinois Races Expose a Shifting Democratic Landscape
Joshua Scheer The shift comes amid growing criticism of the pro-Israel lobby. Senator Chris Van Hollen recently telling a Jewish audience at a J Stree… ScheerPost — March 8, 2026 1:21 PM ET
‘Your Tax Dollars Being Used to Raise Your Gas Prices’: US-Israel Bomb Major Iranian Oil Depots
Jon Queally for Common Dreams In what was described as a “major escalation” of an attack already denounced as an illegal war of choice, the US-Isr… ScheerPost — March 8, 2026 1:05 PM ET
‘Intentional Chemical Warfare’: Toxic Black Rain in Tehran After US-Israel Bomb Oil Facilities
Jon Queally for Common Dreams In the wake of infernos unleashed across portions of Tehran the night before, the people of Iran’s capital woke up S… ScheerPost — March 8, 2026 12:45 PM ET
US-Israel Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots Blanket City in Smoke
“These strikes constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide,” said an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson. TruthOut — March 8, 2026 12:13 PM ET
‘Advocates Know How to Fight Attempts to Repress Black History’: CounterSpin interview with Naomi Bethune on anti-Black history
Janine Jackson for FAIR Janine Jackson interviewed American Prospect‘s John Lewis writing fellow Naomi Bethune about anti-Black history for the Fe… ScheerPost — March 8, 2026 12:09 PM ET
House Bill Could Weaken EPA Oversight of Hazardous Chemicals
Advocates say the proposal could weaken protections for workers and communities exposed to hazardous chemicals. TruthOut — March 8, 2026 11:57 AM ET
US ‘Lets’ India Buy Russian Oil After Iran Attack
Recent statements suggest the U.S. has more control over India’s energy policy than have been previously acknowledged, reports Betwa Sharma. By Bet… Consortium News — March 8, 2026 9:26 AM ET
Fear of ICE Is Driving Patients Away From HIV Care
A Minneapolis clinic reports a more than 50 percent drop in new clients as patients delay or avoid care. TruthOut — March 8, 2026 7:35 AM ET
Massachusetts Unseals Records of Abuse of Disabled People in State Institutions
The state is baring the history of generations of disabled people and the violence many faced while institutionalized. TruthOut — March 8, 2026 7:33 AM ET
These Women Exposed Prison Sexual Abuse. Now ICE Wants to Deport Them.
Federal protections against detention and deportation for sexual abuse survivors have deteriorated under Trump. TruthOut — March 8, 2026 7:31 AM ET
It Is Not Okay For Grown Adults To Believe Infantile Fairy Tales About Iran
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — March 7, 2026 8:30 PM ET
Have the US and Israel misjudged Iran?
A strategy built on shock, decapitation and regime collapse may already be unraveling. Electronic Intifada — March 7, 2026 1:11 PM ET
WATCH: The World This Week w/Ray McGovern
IRAN – A week that changed the world, perhaps forever.  Ray McGovern and Patrick Lawrence discuss it on The World This Week. 8pm EST Saturday.  Gu… Consortium News — March 7, 2026 9:40 AM ET
DAY 8: ATTACK ON IRAN
A declassified assessment says major U.S. war “unlikely” to topple government; Trump ludicrously says Iran has “surrendered” after Iranian pre… Consortium News — March 7, 2026 9:26 AM ET
Can Israel & the U.S. Sustain Iran's Military Power? (w/ Alastair Crooke) | The Chris Hedges Report
The Iran War has just begun — but already, Iran’s military prowess, and America’s and Israel’s impulsive imperial hubris, is on full display. The Chris Hedges Report — March 6, 2026 10:10 PM ET
The US Soldiers Killed In This War Were Not Heroes, And Other Notes
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — March 6, 2026 8:42 PM ET
Did Israel drag Trump and the US to war with Iran?
President abandons anti-war pledge. Electronic Intifada — March 6, 2026 6:25 PM ET
Corporate Media Go All Out To Support The US-Israeli War on Iran
Across the West, corporate media have employed the same tactics of using the passive voice and not naming the perpetrator when describing U.S./Israeli… MintPress News — March 6, 2026 3:57 PM ET
Swiss federal court rules in favor of Ali Abunimah
Ban lacked evidence that journalist’s speech violated the law or that he posed any threat to Switzerland. Electronic Intifada — March 6, 2026 3:11 PM ET
New York Attorney General is Investigating Columbia for Allowing Predatory Doctor to See Patients Despite Warnings
The post New York Attorney General is Investigating Columbia for Allowing Predatory Doctor to See Patients Despite Warnings appeared first on ProPubli… ProPublica — March 6, 2026 1:10 PM ET
Social Security and the “Millionaires Day” Milestone
A new analysislysis from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) finds that this coming Monday (March 9) is the day that million-dollar ear… Common Dreams — March 6, 2026 12:30 PM ET
Iran Denies Asking Trump to Talk; Official Says No Negotiations Will Be Considered Until a New Supreme Leader Is Named
A senior Iranian official told Drop Site that despite U.S. claims that Iran’s military capacity is decimated, Tehran is expanding its retaliatory st… Drop Site News — March 6, 2026 12:04 PM ET
The US Ambassador Said Israel Can Take The Entire Middle East!
New episode of Unredacted Tonight… Lee Camp Substack — March 6, 2026 11:14 AM ET
U.S.-Israeli bombardment of Iran enters 7th day; Hundreds of thousands displaced in Lebanon amid Israeli assault; Trump fires Noem
Drop Site Daily: March 6, 2026… Drop Site News — March 6, 2026 10:48 AM ET
Israel punishes Gaza as it attacks Iran
Two Palestinian men shot and killed by rampaging settlers in occupied West Bank. Electronic Intifada — March 6, 2026 10:45 AM ET
Labor Market Plummets as Trump Fuels Economic Turmoil
The latest jobs report shows the United States lost 92,000 jobs in February 2026, with prior months revised down by 69,000 jobs. The unemployment rate… Common Dreams — March 6, 2026 10:34 AM ET
ProPublica Wins Lawsuit Over Access to Court Records in U.S. Navy Cases
The post ProPublica Wins Lawsuit Over Access to Court Records in U.S. Navy Cases appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — March 6, 2026 5:00 AM ET
This Is Even Dumber And Crazier Than The Iraq War
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — March 5, 2026 7:24 PM ET
New Letter Calls on CFTC to Investigate Suspicious Bets on Iran Attack
Public Citizen sent a letter today calling upon the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to investigate highly suspicious bets placed on the ou… Common Dreams — March 5, 2026 6:28 PM ET
Dozens Killed and Thousands Displaced in Growing Pakistan-Afghan Border Conflict
Amid the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, Pakistan's recent assertiveness against the Taliban also serves as a message to the West. Drop Site News — March 5, 2026 5:07 PM ET
Commonwealth Summons Pakistan's Leadership to Answer for Authoritarian Measures
Leaked letter: The Commonwealth will ask Pakistan about the use of military courts, the neutering of the judiciary, restrictions on speech, and the co… Drop Site News — March 5, 2026 4:32 PM ET
US Radars Destroyed: Iran writes handbook for Modern War with Empire | Interview: Sharmine Narwani
While CNN censors reports of failing Israeli interceptors, Iran is writing the handbook for how to defeat the US - Israeli empire. From destroyed US F… MintPress News — March 5, 2026 2:19 PM ET
February Beige Book Shows Trump’s Price Hikes Continue to Create Struggles for Consumers, Businesses
The Federal Reserve released its February 2026 Beige Book, providing an updated snapshot of economic conditions across all 12 Federal Reserve District… Common Dreams — March 5, 2026 12:36 PM ET
X Users Find Their Real Names Are Being Googled in Israel After Using X Verification Software “Au10tix”
A wide range of anonymous X (Twitter) users have reported that their real names are suddenly being Googled in Israel shortly after they began criticiz… MintPress News — March 5, 2026 11:15 AM ET
Trump Admin. Say They're In A Holy War — To Bring Jesus Back
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — March 5, 2026 10:33 AM ET
Over 1,300 strikes recorded by Iranian Red Crescent; Senate blocks war powers resolution on Iran; 66,000 displaced in Afghanistan-Pakistan fighting
Drop Site Daily: March 5, 2026… Drop Site News — March 5, 2026 10:18 AM ET
The US War Machine Is Run By Deranged Armageddon Cultists
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — March 5, 2026 8:14 AM ET
Operation Epstein Fury: A Holy War With Shitty Toilets
Our latest senseless illegal war against brown people, born of ever-shifting lies and fought by the sons of the blithe un-rich, is Trump's ultimate Wa… Common Dreams — March 5, 2026 5:34 AM ET
Documents Reveal a Web of Financial Ties Between Trump Officials and the Industries They Help Regulate
The post Documents Reveal a Web of Financial Ties Between Trump Officials and the Industries They Help Regulate appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — March 5, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Explore Financial Disclosures From President Trump and 1,500 of His Appointees
The post Explore Financial Disclosures From President Trump and 1,500 of His Appointees appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — March 5, 2026 4:55 AM ET
The Media’s Capitulation to Power (w/ Ahmed Eldin) | The Chris Hedges Report
Chris Hedges and Ahmed Eldin discuss the propagandistic purpose the corporate media serves in the age of the American-Israeli project of genocidal col… The Chris Hedges Report — March 4, 2026 8:26 PM ET
Dr. Mohammad Marandi Interview: Khamenei Assassination, Strait of Hormuz Closure & Betrayal of Arab Nations
In this week's MintCast podcast hosted by Mnar Adley, she is joined by Dr. Mohammed Marandi -- a professor of Orientalism and history at the Universit… MintPress News — March 4, 2026 4:02 PM ET
Ten Epstein Revelations You Might Have Missed
Many of the DOJ files have been heavily redacted in order to protect Epstein’s powerful clients. Still, they have exposed a massive elite nexus revo… MintPress News — March 4, 2026 3:37 PM ET
Kristi Noem Misled Congress About Top Aide’s Role in DHS Contracts
The post Kristi Noem Misled Congress About Top Aide’s Role in DHS Contracts appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — March 4, 2026 10:15 AM ET
Livestream: Trump misjudged Iran
The US buildup before the war, Muhammad Shehada on Trump’s cruel Gaza fantasies, EU censorship and more. Electronic Intifada — March 4, 2026 9:13 AM ET
The Ever-Shifting Bullshit Reasons For Attacking Iran
New 2-min column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — March 3, 2026 2:22 PM ET
Livestream: Iran Strikes Back / US Might Run Out of Interceptors / More
A recording from Lee Camp's live video… Lee Camp Substack — March 2, 2026 4:50 PM ET
Going to War, Again, for Israel
Blood Brothers - by Mr. The Chris Hedges Report — February 28, 2026 5:08 PM ET
The US Is Ruled By Psychopaths — The Real Reasons They Just Bombed Iran
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 28, 2026 10:09 AM ET
The Voice of Hind Rajab: The Film They Don’t Want You to See
Reaper Madness - by Mr. The Chris Hedges Report — February 26, 2026 5:09 PM ET
Epstein, Chomsky, & The Politics of Betrayal (Chris Hedges w/ Briahna Joy Gray)
Chris Hedges returns to Bad Faith to engage in a spirited debate about how to act now that liberal incrementalism has led to incremental fascism. The Chris Hedges Report — February 25, 2026 9:02 AM ET
Democratic leaders offer ICE reforms — and record funding
Polygraph | Newsletter n°335 | 9 Feb 2026… Polygraph — February 9, 2026 7:31 AM ET
Biden sold Israel $22 billion in weapons. US taxpayers paid for most of them
Polygraph | Newsletter n°334 | 3 Feb 2026… Polygraph — February 3, 2026 12:12 PM ET
House boosts military budget as Pentagon extends failed audit streak to 30 years
Polygraph | Newsletter n°333 | 23 Jan 2026… Polygraph — January 23, 2026 2:36 PM ET
How much aid has the US given Israel?
Polygraph | Newsletter n°332 | 20 Jan 2026… Polygraph — January 20, 2026 6:49 PM ET
War is Trump’s answer to the affordability crisis
Polygraph | Newsletter n°331 | 9 Jan 2026… Polygraph — January 9, 2026 1:13 PM ET