In the Span of Just 6 Weeks, 6 People Died While in ICE Custody in Texas
A lawyer says civil lawsuits reveal that ICE officials destroyed relevant video footage that would aid investigations. TruthOut — February 19, 2026 3:57 PM ET
Rubio Declared a Return to Brutal Western Colonialism – and Europe applauded
In Munich, the US announced its intent to crush all opposition to its permanent status as imperial top dog, even if that means destroying everything,… ScheerPost — February 19, 2026 3:32 PM ET
Rubio at Munich: No More Guilt for Colonialism
Posted by Joshua Scheer Rubio’s speech isn’t just another round of transatlantic posturing. It marks a moment when a top U.S. official openly refr… ScheerPost — February 19, 2026 3:22 PM ET
Labour Spied On Journalists, Including Me
By Kit Klarenberg Substack An extraordinary political scandal has erupted in Britain, raising the prospect Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s already emb… ScheerPost — February 19, 2026 2:54 PM ET
Democrats Warn of “Grift” in Florida “Trump Airport” Rename Plan
The Trump Organization filed a trademark application on the name “Trump International Airport” last week. TruthOut — February 19, 2026 2:32 PM ET
Leaked Email: Amazon's Ring Says Internally They Plan To Surveil Everyone
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 19, 2026 2:08 PM ET
US Builds Up Air Power Reminiscent of Iraq Invasion as Trump Mulls Iran Attacks
Trump suggested he would make a decision in the next 10 days in remarks at the Board of Peace event Thursday. TruthOut — February 19, 2026 1:58 PM ET
The Incremental Loss of Freedom
Chilling is as unconstitutional as silencing, writes Andrew P. Napolitano. And when the feds conscript private entities to do for them indirectly what… Consortium News — February 19, 2026 1:30 PM ET
Insurer Agrees to Pay Millions for Failing to Fix Errors That Made It Harder for Customers to Get Mental Health Care
The post Insurer Agrees to Pay Millions for Failing to Fix Errors That Made It Harder for Customers to Get Mental Health Care appeared first on ProPub… ProPublica — February 19, 2026 1:25 PM ET
Techno-Fascism Exposed: The Epstein Files and the Naked Ruling Class
Welcome to Scheer Intelligence, in this episode, Robert Scheer sits down with media scholar Nolan Higdon to dissect the explosive revelations emerging… ScheerPost — February 19, 2026 12:56 PM ET
Iran in the Crosshairs: Former Senior U.S. Iran Negotiator Robert Malley on Trump’s Threats to Bomb
Drop Site's Jeremy Scahill speaks to former senior U.S. Middle East diplomat Robert Malley, a lead negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Drop Site News — February 19, 2026 12:55 PM ET
The strict and chaotic order of displacement
Everyday rhythms in Gaza are dictated by water trucks, market sales and fear of famine, making rest impossible. Electronic Intifada — February 19, 2026 12:11 PM ET
Watchdog Group Seeks FEC Inquiry Into Donations Potentially Tied to Trump Pardon
The complaint alleges the donations had a singular goal: to elicit a pardon from Donald Trump. TruthOut — February 19, 2026 12:10 PM ET
Bernie Sanders’ “Billionaire Tax Now”
Posted by Joshua Scheer California’s 2026 election isn’t just another policy fight — it’s a stress test for whether democracy can still regula… ScheerPost — February 19, 2026 12:02 PM ET
Trump’s “Board of Peace” convenes in Washington; Congress to force vote on Iran war; UN finds “hallmarks of genocide” in El-Fasher
Drop Site Daily: February 19, 2026… Drop Site News — February 19, 2026 11:06 AM ET
Judge Slams Trump Admin for Orwellian History
The administration’s claims of power to erase or hide historical accounts “echo Big Brother’s domain in Orwell’s 1984,” ruled Judge Cynthia… Consortium News — February 19, 2026 11:00 AM ET
Firm selling Israel's spy tech woos Europe's cops
PenLink embraced by diplomats despite Meta ban. Electronic Intifada — February 19, 2026 10:34 AM ET
Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime — and Fighting Back
“Getting involved locally is critical,” says journalist Andrea Pitzer. TruthOut — February 19, 2026 9:50 AM ET
EU sanctions German journalist in shocking first over Gaza reporting
“Socio-economic death sentence” makes it illegal to receive even food or medicine from a third party. Electronic Intifada — February 19, 2026 9:13 AM ET
With Andrew Arrested, Mandelson Faces Similar Probe, Plus Questions on Tory Ties to Israel
The disgraced Labour grandee Peter Mandelson appears to have kept ties with Conservatives long after his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein emerged, repo… Consortium News — February 19, 2026 8:08 AM ET
The Life Work of Jesse Jackson
Jackson flatly rejected the notion that Americans had any common cause with the likes of Batista, Diem, Pinochet, the Shah, Somoza, and Marcos. He cal… CounterPunch — February 19, 2026 1:56 AM ET
Cuba: Once Again the Target of the US Government
On Jan. 29, Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on goods and services from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, arguing that aid t… CounterPunch — February 19, 2026 1:55 AM ET
New Bio of Jessica Mitford Recalls Fine Old Conflict Over Civil Rights 
During World War II, the shipyard workforce in Richmond, CA. numbered one hundred thousand—and 20 percent was non-white.  By 1945, Richmond had the… CounterPunch — February 19, 2026 1:55 AM ET
The Ugly Americans
In the classic Cold War film The Ugly American, Marlon Brando plays an American ambassador neck-deep in the kind of covert operations that would late… CounterPunch — February 19, 2026 1:52 AM ET
Trump Tries to Turn Greenland Into Okinawa
In 1648, the Peace of Westphalia established a revolutionary principle that has anchored global order for nearly four centuries: the legal equality… CounterPunch — February 19, 2026 1:51 AM ET
"This is Not a Dress Rehearsal": U.S. Engaged in Massive Military Buildup as Threat To Bomb Iran Grows
“In case we don’t make a deal, we’ll need it,” Trump has said. Iran remains defiant in the face of ultimatums, pledging unprecedented retaliat… Drop Site News — February 18, 2026 4:12 PM ET
Despite Relentless Attacks, Nearly Half a Million Workers Unionized in 2025
New data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows union representation grew by 463,000 in 2025, bringing the total number of worker… Common Dreams — February 18, 2026 2:14 PM ET
Jeffrey Sachs to UN: No US War on Iran
The current threat of an attack by the U.S. did not begin with any failure by Iran to negotiate. On the contrary, it began with the United States’ r… Consortium News — February 18, 2026 2:00 PM ET
NIAC: With “90% Chance” of War on Iran, Congress Must Act Now to Prevent Illegal U.S. Military Adventure
In response to a Trump administration official telling reporters there is now a 90% chance of U.S. military action against Iran in the coming weeks, t… Common Dreams — February 18, 2026 1:33 PM ET
The Israeli Government Installed and Maintained Security System at Epstein Apartment
Security equipment and alarms were installed by the Israeli government at a notorious Manhattan residence frequented by former PM Ehud Barak. Drop Site News — February 18, 2026 12:50 PM ET
Chris Hedges: Attacks Increase on Francesca Albanese
As Israel’s genocide in Gaza grinds on, the persecution of Albanese indicates the escalating lawlessness of the West. By Chris Hedges  ScheerPost… Consortium News — February 18, 2026 12:00 PM ET
U.S. kills 11 in triple vessel strike; Mamdani to control pivotal NYC rent authority; "Voice of Hind Rajab" filmmaker rejects prize in Berlin
Drop Site Daily: February 18, 2026… Drop Site News — February 18, 2026 11:05 AM ET
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Climate Science, Tailpipe Rule Rollbacks
The Center for Biological Diversity and a broad coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Trump administration today over its rollback of… Common Dreams — February 18, 2026 8:32 AM ET
UCS Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful Endangerment Finding Repeal
Today, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) joined a group of environmental, public health and science nonprofits in filing suit against the Trump… Common Dreams — February 18, 2026 8:31 AM ET
350.org urges countries to support Vanuatu's proposed UN resolution
Vanuatu has tabled a draft resolution to the UN to formally endorse last year’s International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate change. D… Common Dreams — February 18, 2026 7:25 AM ET
Amid Mass ICE Arrests, Trump Pardon Recipient Juan Orlando Hernández Given Special Treatment
The post Amid Mass ICE Arrests, Trump Pardon Recipient Juan Orlando Hernández Given Special Treatment appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 18, 2026 5:30 AM ET
Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments
The post Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 18, 2026 5:00 AM ET
The Ticking Time Bomb Looming Over Gaza, And Other Notes
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 17, 2026 9:02 PM ET
The Hidden Assumption Beneath All US Foreign Policy — It Can’t Ever Be Questioned
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 17, 2026 1:39 PM ET
Livestream: The genocide is a "mass disabling event"
We talk with Alex Mitov about why he quit Dell over Gaza. We also discuss whistleblowers at the Committee to Protect Journalists and wins for Palestin… Electronic Intifada — February 17, 2026 9:23 AM ET
More Shockingly Honest Confessions From The Empire Managers
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 16, 2026 8:36 PM ET
The Increasing Attacks on Francesca Albanese Presage a New Dark Age
Full Text:… The Chris Hedges Report — February 16, 2026 12:20 PM ET
Laughing in the face of oppression
Despite Israeli crackdown, Palestinian stand-ups use comedy as a tool of resistance and decolonial practice. Electronic Intifada — February 16, 2026 4:22 AM ET
How a Planned Disney World Vacation Turned Into Four Months in Immigration Detention
The post How a Planned Disney World Vacation Turned Into Four Months in Immigration Detention appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 14, 2026 5:00 AM ET
What Meetings Among Trump Lawyers Reveal About the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
The post What Meetings Among Trump Lawyers Reveal About the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 13, 2026 11:50 AM ET
INTERVIEW: Corrupt, Filthy, Degenerates (MOATS w/ George Galloway)
Trump is mentioned 38,000 times in the Epstein Files, yet FBI Agents have redacted millions of documents. The Chris Hedges Report — February 12, 2026 1:24 PM ET
Trump Fast Tracks The End of The US Empire — Most People Haven't Noticed
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 12, 2026 11:23 AM ET
The Last Election - Read by Eunice Wong
The presidential election in 2024 may be the last free vote taken in the United States. Dictatorships only hold elections with predetermined outcomes… The Chris Hedges Report — February 11, 2026 5:49 PM ET
Our Leaders Couldn't Fix Our Problems If They Wanted To (And They Don't Want To)
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 10, 2026 8:28 PM ET
A Super Bowl Ad Accidentally Showed The Horrific Future of America
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 10, 2026 11:44 AM ET
Noam Chomsky, Jeffrey Epstein and the Politics of Betrayal - Read by Eunice Wong
This article is read by Eunice Wong. The Chris Hedges Report — February 10, 2026 4:05 AM ET
In Australia The Police Beat You Up For Opposing Genocide
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 9, 2026 9:19 PM ET
The US Military Aided Mass Child Rape in Afghanistan. Now Its Soldiers Are Committing This Crime At Fort Bragg
There is an epidemic of child sex crimes in and around Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Since 2021, and the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, dozens of… MintPress News — February 9, 2026 12:58 PM ET
Democratic leaders offer ICE reforms — and record funding
Polygraph | Newsletter n°335 | 9 Feb 2026… Polygraph — February 9, 2026 7:31 AM ET
13 Ways You Know Epstein Worked For Israel — Or Else Loved To Look Like He Did
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 9, 2026 6:30 AM ET
Noam Chomsky, Jeffrey Epstein and the Politics of Betrayal
I don’t expect much from politicians, corporate tycoons, the presidents of prestigious universities, billionaire philanthropists, celebrities, royal… The Chris Hedges Report — February 8, 2026 8:40 PM ET
If You Think Our Rulers Do Bad Things In Secret, Wait Til You See What They Do Out In The Open
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 8, 2026 7:51 PM ET
The Chomsky-Epstein Files: Unravelling a Web of Connections Between a Star Leftist Academic & a Notorious Pedophile
Analyzing over 3800 emails and texts involving the academic, MintPress News has uncovered a deep, years-long friendship between leftist intellectual N… MintPress News — February 7, 2026 9:01 PM 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
Israel Backed Rioters fail regime change operation – Interview with Dr. Mohammad Marandi 
Western media sold Iran’s protests as a democratic uprising. Behind the scenes, US-funded NGOs, Israeli intelligence claims, and recycled regime cha… MintPress News — January 23, 2026 1:54 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
The Regime Change Machine Is Turning on Iran Again
From NGO casualty counts to diaspora propaganda, the same forces that destroyed Iraq and Syria are exploiting unrest inside Iran. The post The Regime… MintPress News — January 16, 2026 1:18 PM ET
Revealed: The CIA-Backed NGOs Fueling The Iran Protests
Alan MacLeod uncovers how HRANA and U.S.-based “human rights” NGOs fuel unrest in Iran, supplying Western media with explosive casualty claims bac… MintPress News — January 15, 2026 1:40 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