Chris Hedges on Trump, Epstein and the Decline of American Democracy | UpFront
A year into Donald Trump’s return to office, a wave of hardline actions - from volatile ICE raids to political pressure on the media - have raised a… The Chris Hedges Report — February 8, 2026 2:54 PM ET
Collapsing Empire: US Bows To African Revolutionaries
Kit Klarenberg Substack On February 2nd, the BBC published an extraordinary report on how the Trump administration “has declared a stark policy s… ScheerPost — February 8, 2026 12:59 PM ET
Kincora: British intelligence-run sex abuse brothel?
By Kit Klarenberg for The Grayzone Half a century after the public learned that boys at a Belfast group home were sexually assaulted by senior staff,… ScheerPost — February 8, 2026 12:49 PM ET
Saudis to invest Billions in Renewable Power in Turkiye, incl. 2 Gigs of New Solar
By Juan Cole for Informed Comment The Saudi-owned daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat [The Middle East] reports that during a visit of Turkish President Recep T… ScheerPost — February 8, 2026 12:44 PM ET
Indigenous-Led Collectives Are Keeping Minnesotan Communities Safe From ICE
By Theia Chatelle for Truthout A cozy cafe in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has become a staging ground for Indigenous-led patrols working to… ScheerPost — February 8, 2026 12:37 PM ET
CBC Chair Rakes ‘Bigoted and Racist Regime’ as Trump Refuses to Apologize for Obama Ape Post
By Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams As President Donald Trump refuses to apologize for a now-deleted social media post in which former President B… ScheerPost — February 8, 2026 12:13 PM ET
Why I quit Dell over Gaza
I could no longer sell my labor to a company enabling genocide. Electronic Intifada — February 8, 2026 9:50 AM ET
Bystander Footage in Minneapolis and Bearing Witness in Gaza
ICE agents surround Alex Pretti, moments before shooting him. (Screengrab from video posted to X.) ICE agents surround Alex Pretti, moments before sho… CounterPunch — February 8, 2026 1:57 AM ET
Oscar-Nominated The Voice of Hind Rajab Leads the “Watermelon Wave” of Palestine Pictures
Still from Voice of Hind Rajab. Still from Voice of Hind Rajab. Still from Voice of Hind Rajab. Still from Voice of Hind Rajab. Still from Voice of Hi… CounterPunch — February 8, 2026 12:50 AM ET
The toxic legacy of genocide
Israel’s assault on Gaza unleashes long-term environmental nightmare. Electronic Intifada — February 8, 2026 12:10 AM 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
Zapatista Voices w/ Roberto Hernandez, Ana Vázquez & More
In this episode, CounterPunch shares voices from participants in the Zapatistas’ most recent gathering of activists, the “Semillero de Piramides,… CounterPunch — February 7, 2026 3:32 PM ET
Why The Joe Rogan-sphere Can't Figure Out World Politics (Plus Israel's Other Ethnic Cleansing)
New Episode of Unredacted Tonight… Lee Camp Substack — February 7, 2026 3:22 PM ET
Trump’s ICE Invasion Is Upending Daily Life for Minneapolis Children
Parents struggle to explain the occupation to their kids and teachers face empty classrooms as many students stay home. TruthOut — February 7, 2026 2:23 PM ET
More and More Unions Are Joining the Fight Against ICE
As armed federal agents terrorize workers across the US, organized labor is increasingly stepping up to respond. TruthOut — February 7, 2026 2:21 PM ET
Federal Court Rules ICE Can Continue to Imprison Immigrants Without Bond
The decision eliminates the possibility of release for tens of thousands of immigrants detained in inhumane conditions. TruthOut — February 7, 2026 2:20 PM ET
Safe Drinking Water Is a Basic Human Right That Texas Prisons Fail to Respect
Imprisoned people are forced to drink and bathe with water they describe as over-chlorinated, slimy, and foul-smelling. TruthOut — February 7, 2026 2:18 PM ET
Anti-Abortion Groups Try a New Intimidation Tactic: Make Abortion Records Public
Abortion rights opponents want Indiana to use reporting rules to expose abortion providers and recipients to targeting. TruthOut — February 7, 2026 2:17 PM ET
Israeli Settlers, Military Accelerate Violent Expulsion of Palestinians Off Their Land in the West Bank
What was once creeping encroachment by settlers has escalated over the past three years into a state-backed campaign of mass expulsion. Drop Site News — February 7, 2026 1:30 PM ET
Somaliland Is Lobbying for U.S. Recognition Next
The breakaway territory, recently recognized by Israel and supported by GOP think tanks, hired a lobbying firm with ties to the Trump administration. Drop Site News — February 7, 2026 12:38 PM ET
WATCH: The World This Week – Episode 4
Hiding Epstein’s ties to Israel; new nuclear danger as New START ends; Palestine Action acquitted in London, poised to protest Herzog in Sydney, The… Consortium News — February 7, 2026 7:25 AM ET
The Plutocrats Who Rule Our World Aren't Even Enjoying Themselves
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 6, 2026 7:57 PM ET
Dreaming of Ending Trump’s $1.5 Trn ‘Dream Military’
Not only is Donald Trump’s colossal military spending bad for the country, but it’s bad for the military and may well wreck what’s left of U.S. Consortium News — February 6, 2026 3:20 PM ET
Report From Sudan: In Besieged City, Massive Numbers of Displaced Find Little Shelter or Food
"The security and living conditions have become unbearable.”… Drop Site News — February 6, 2026 3:07 PM ET
AIPAC Coordinates Donors in Illinois House Primaries
Three Democratic candidates are benefiting from dark-money super PACs, and they share hundreds of donors who have previously given to AIPAC and its su… Drop Site News — February 6, 2026 12:28 PM ET
PayPal Blocks Grayzone Over Iranian’s $40 Donation
The Grayzone investigated the suspicious PayPal ban by interviewing the small donor flagged by Paypal. What Grayzone Editor Max Blumenthal learned “… Consortium News — February 6, 2026 12:00 PM ET
The Trump Regime BRAGS They Created The Iran Protests. (And here's why)
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 6, 2026 10:30 AM ET
Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums Take “Chilling” Political Turn Under Trump
The post Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums Take “Chilling” Political Turn Under Trump appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 6, 2026 10:30 AM ET
AIPAC faceplants in New Jersey; U.S. strikes another boat in the Pacific; Cuba on the brink
Drop Site Daily: February 6, 2026… Drop Site News — February 6, 2026 10:12 AM ET
German media ignores allegations that Israel raped German journalist
International activists with the Freedom Flotilla say they were abused, assaulted and humiliated in Israeli detention. Electronic Intifada — February 6, 2026 9:42 AM ET
The US Keeps Openly Admitting It Deliberately Caused The Iran Protests
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 6, 2026 7:28 AM ET
The Clear Labels Act Would Change What You Know About Your Prescription Medication
The post The Clear Labels Act Would Change What You Know About Your Prescription Medication appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 6, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Three Days in Minneapolis
During the three days I spent in Minneapolis, a week after the ICE murder of Alex Pretti forced the Trump administration to yank Border Patrol command… CounterPunch — February 6, 2026 2:05 AM ET
The Story of Juan Hernández
For the past 20 years, Juan Hernández has run his own tree-trimming company. He has his own crew. He pays them more than minimum wage and provides in… CounterPunch — February 6, 2026 2:00 AM ET
Craig Murray: Acquittals Demolish Lies About Palestine Action
Despite the U.K. government taking every possible precaution to ensure that the state got its convictions in this show trial, the jury refused to find… Consortium News — February 5, 2026 9:43 PM ET
Palestine Action Protesters Found Not Guilty
Pro-Palestinian campaigners claim ‘huge blow’ to U.K. government after landmark prosecution of the direct action group fails, report Phil Miller a… Consortium News — February 5, 2026 8:55 PM ET
Morgan McSweeney: the man running Britain and his ties to Israel
The prime minister's top man is funded by the Israel lobby. Electronic Intifada — February 5, 2026 3:45 PM ET
New Report Exposes MAHA’s Corrupting Influence in HHS and Beyond
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has gained significant influence over the US health care system, according to a new report by Public Ci… Common Dreams — February 5, 2026 2:06 PM ET
New Trump Administration Policy Politicizing Federal Workforce Endangers Federal Operations, Largest Federal Employee Union Says
At a moment when the American people are watching government up close, and demanding competence, stability, and professionalism, the Office of Personn… Common Dreams — February 5, 2026 2:02 PM ET
Trump Administration Illegally Seeks to Cancel Millions in Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging, Again
Yesterday, the New York Post reported that the Trump administration is targeting elimination of over $900 million in federal funding from the Charging… Common Dreams — February 5, 2026 1:01 PM ET
The Biggest Epstein Revelation Goes Unsaid
Column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 5, 2026 11:41 AM ET
New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: The System Is Working Exactly As Intended
The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. As with all my work, everything conta… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 5, 2026 8:00 AM ET
“You’re Not Going to Investigate a Federal Officer”
The post “You’re Not Going to Investigate a Federal Officer” appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 5, 2026 6:00 AM ET
After Years of Silence, Texas Medical Board Issues Training for Doctors on How to Legally Provide Abortions
The post After Years of Silence, Texas Medical Board Issues Training for Doctors on How to Legally Provide Abortions appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 5, 2026 5:30 AM ET
The Dramatic Rise of Farm Labor Contractors Has Led to Rampant Abuses. Here’s Why Regulators Have Failed to Stop Them.
The post The Dramatic Rise of Farm Labor Contractors Has Led to Rampant Abuses. Here’s Why Regulators Have Failed to Stop Them. appeared first on Pr… ProPublica — February 5, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Jenin and Tulkarm refugees fear permanent displacement – again
Forcibly removed from their camps in the northern West Bank, twice-over refugees fear for their internationally mandated rights. Electronic Intifada — February 5, 2026 4:36 AM ET
We Are Here: Courts Join the Furious Chorus
Predictably, the exit of mini-Nazi Bovino did little to staunch ICE abuses - kids gassed, women dragged, skulls fractured, observers facing guns - whi… Common Dreams — February 5, 2026 2:52 AM ET
Political Maturity Is Realizing The Commies Were Correct
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 4, 2026 9:19 PM ET
What Will the Future Look Like in the ‘New World Order?’ (w/ John Mearsheimer) | The Chris Hedges Report
Donald Trump believes that U.S. economic and military might are all he needs to become a benign dictator and achieve unilateral control over America's… The Chris Hedges Report — February 4, 2026 8:28 PM ET
ACLU Calls On UN to Investigate Trump Administration's Gross Violations of Human Rights in Minnesota
The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Minnesota sent an urgent submission late last night to the United Nations Committee on the Eliminat… Common Dreams — February 4, 2026 3:38 PM ET
How To Win Every Debate About Police
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 4, 2026 12:56 PM ET
Please Understand That Nothing Will Be Done About The Epstein Files
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 3, 2026 8:18 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
The Epstein Files Just Got CRAZY!
New Livestream Episode… Lee Camp Substack — February 3, 2026 10:01 AM ET
Is the 'New World Order' Really New? (w/ Yanis Varoufakis) | The Chris Hedges Report
Trump’s Board of Peace is an intricate play to maintain hegemony in the face of China’s rise, sparking talk of "a new world order" — but is the… The Chris Hedges Report — January 27, 2026 7:20 PM ET
Imperial Boomerang [VIDEO]
The murders of unarmed civilians on the streets of Minneapolis, including the killing today of the intensive-care nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti, would not… The Chris Hedges Report — January 25, 2026 8:44 PM ET
Imperial Boomerang
The murders of unarmed civilians on the streets of Minneapolis, including the killing today of the intensive-care nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti, would not… The Chris Hedges Report — January 24, 2026 8:50 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
From Noriega to Maduro: The Long US History of Kidnapping Foreign Leaders
Kidnapping heads of state is not a Trump innovation. It is American tradition. The post From Noriega to Maduro: The Long US History of Kidnapping Fore… MintPress News — January 9, 2026 9:02 AM ET
Trump’s war for oil has bipartisan backing
Polygraph | Newsletter n°330 | 4 Jan 2026… Polygraph — January 4, 2026 8:01 AM ET