Trump Sanctioned ICC Officials to Shield Israeli Leaders. Rights Groups Sued.
Supporters of Trump-sanctioned individuals or entities face maximums of $1 million in fines and 20 years imprisonment. TruthOut — August 24, 2026 5:23 PM ET
Bessent Unveils Iran Sanctions Regime He Admits Could “Blow Up” Global Economy
The treasury secretary pledged to “sever every economic lifeline” to Iran and its 92 million residents. TruthOut — August 24, 2026 5:16 PM ET
Documents Reveal Trail of Unreported Millions From Israeli Military to U.S. Universities
Research funding by Israel’s Ministry of Defense and arms manufacturers often fails to appear in national databases intended to track foreign fundin… Drop Site News — August 24, 2026 5:09 PM ET
WaPo Ordered to Rehire Karen Attiah, Who Was Fired for Charlie Kirk Comments
The independent arbitrator also ordered The Washington Post to provide Attiah with full back pay and benefits. TruthOut — August 24, 2026 4:57 PM ET
Israel’s Sponsored Ads on Ted Cruz’s Podcast Raise Questions of Legality
Meanwhile, iHeartMedia has given at least $1,738,000 of “digital revenue” to a pro-Cruz super PAC since 2023. TruthOut — August 24, 2026 4:56 PM ET
El-Sayed’s GOP Opponent Attended 3 AIPAC-Hosted Fundraisers in 1 Day
The Michigan GOP candidate has reportedly asked AIPAC not to openly back his campaign, wary of its image. TruthOut — August 24, 2026 4:15 PM ET
Hedges Report: Former US Army MD’s Congressional Bid
Dr. Adam Hamawy says that to move forward, the Democrats must embrace an anti-war, economically progressive agenda, and abandon the categories of left… Consortium News — August 24, 2026 1:30 PM ET
Gary, Indiana still without power; U.S. to unveil “economic D-day” sanctions against Iran; Israel bombs mosque, desalination plant in Gaza
Drop Site Daily: August 24, 2026… Drop Site News — August 24, 2026 12:22 PM ET
Trump’s Renewed Economic War on Iran Risks Blowback
Ryan Costello, Policy Director with the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), issued the following statement as the Trump administration moves to… Common Dreams — August 24, 2026 12:13 PM ET
Critics Call for Probe of Book-Burning by AI Giants
In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission, a coalition of U.S. civil society groups call AI giants’ mass book buying and destruction an effort to… Consortium News — August 24, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Don’t Coddle For-Profit Insurers; Take Them On!
Dr. Rob Stone, Common Dreams. Or Why Paul Krugman Is Wrong About Medicare For All. As a physician, my life’s goal is to practice medicine in a coun… ScheerPost — August 24, 2026 11:00 AM ET
As a Palestinian From Gaza, I Can Study Abroad in Safety, But Never Visit Home
By Sara Awad This article was originally published by Truthout Our ability to study in safety is tied to a feeling of being emotionally trapped, for w… ScheerPost — August 24, 2026 10:11 AM ET
The Ugliness Of Latin America’s Angry Tide
Vijay Prashad, BreakThrough News. Across Latin America, the angry tide is attempting to transform society itself. Not merely enact this or that legis… ScheerPost — August 24, 2026 10:05 AM ET
NYT Reduces Israel’s Arrest of Ro Khanna to a Politician’s Publicity Stunt  
Robin Andersen FAIR After US Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) was detained in the West Bank, first by Israeli settlers wielding US-made rifles, then by the I… ScheerPost — August 24, 2026 9:40 AM ET
Dollar System In Crisis: The Real Reason The US Bailed Out Japan
 Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. The US intervention to prop up the yen is not just about Japan, but about a crisis in the dollar system. Washingt… ScheerPost — August 24, 2026 9:10 AM ET
How the Media Sells Genocide
Western media, by employing double standards, censorship, deceptive language, amplifying Israeli lies and dehumanizing Palestinians, facilitates the g… The Chris Hedges Report — August 24, 2026 9:06 AM ET
His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws.
The post His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — August 24, 2026 6:00 AM ET
They Rebuilt After Texas’ Devastating Floods. Then Their Home Flooded Again.
The post They Rebuilt After Texas’ Devastating Floods. Then Their Home Flooded Again. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — August 24, 2026 5:00 AM ET
ICE Wants Americans’ Emails
The federal government does not possess a general police power to investigate people because of what they think, believe, say, read, write or post, wr… Consortium News — August 24, 2026 2:00 AM ET
It's Obnoxious For Westerners To Criticize The Targets Of The Western Empire
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — August 23, 2026 11:02 PM ET
Top Democrat denounces Trump’s fake anti-Semitism probes but erases Palestine
Justice Department whistleblower reveals officials predetermined findings, targeted Muslim professors and used federal funding to blackmail universiti… Electronic Intifada — August 23, 2026 11:44 AM ET
The Corporate Comedy That Mocks Trump Actually Solidifies US Imperial Aims
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — August 22, 2026 12:56 PM ET
WATCH: TWTW — Neo-Israelites vs. Neo-Ottomans
Tensions soar between Tel Aviv and Ankara over their designs on Syria; would Trump nuke Iran? And the killing goes on in Ukraine and Gaza. Ray McGover… Consortium News — August 22, 2026 11:57 AM ET
Our Entire Civilization Is Run By Oligarchs And Empire Managers — And Other Notes
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — August 22, 2026 5:25 AM ET
‘Barclays 5′ Palestine Activists Won’t Be Tried as Terrorists
A U.K. judge ruled Friday that the damage protesters caused at a bank branch was not enough to merit terrorism sentencing, Dania Akkad reports. Senten… Consortium News — August 21, 2026 2:00 PM ET
From Lionel Messi, Kanye West to Taylor Swift: Celebrities are “Protected” By Israeli Security Teams
From Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian to Jennifer Aniston and Lionel Messi, celebrities across the world are hiring teams of Israeli bodyguards made up… MintPress News — August 21, 2026 12:45 PM ET
FTC Must Investigate AI Book Burning
On Friday, Demand Progress Education Fund and a coalition of civil society advocates asked the FTC to investigate AI companies like Anthropic and Amaz… Common Dreams — August 21, 2026 12:13 PM ET
U.S. imposes new Cuba sanctions; Progressive wins California special election; Congo Ebola outbreak “growing exponentially”
Drop Site Daily: August 21, 2026… Drop Site News — August 21, 2026 11:47 AM ET
Israel murders children, police in Gaza
Israeli soldiers detain and then mark Palestinians in occupied West Bank with numbers on their faces and arms. Electronic Intifada — August 21, 2026 10:51 AM ET
Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment
The post Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — August 21, 2026 6:00 AM ET
Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret.
The post Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — August 21, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Be Quiet, Be Quiet: We Are All On the Decoy Plane Now
Not to alarm, but everything in America - our economy, military, education, environment, health, moral fiber - is being decimated by a petty, fragile,… Common Dreams — August 20, 2026 10:20 PM ET
"What Radicalized You?"
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — August 20, 2026 9:24 PM ET
Trump’s food assistance cliff
Polygraph | Newsletter n°349 | 20 Aug 2026… Polygraph — August 20, 2026 8:00 PM ET
The Israeli Siege of Palestinian Families in Qusra Is Part of an Escalating Tactic
Israeli settlers and soldiers are increasingly targeting Palestinians in Area B of the occupied West Bank to force them from their homes. Drop Site News — August 20, 2026 3:48 PM ET
Irish government under fire over Palestinian student visa rejections
More student hopefuls are rejected as critics question different outcomes from last year for “almost identical” applications. Electronic Intifada — August 20, 2026 12:48 PM ET
U.S. national debt tops $40 trillion; Russian strikes kill 16 in Ukraine; Ecuador’s intelligence chief killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Drop Site Daily: August 20, 2026… Drop Site News — August 20, 2026 11:21 AM ET
This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching?
The post This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching? appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — August 20, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Why This Former U.S. Army Physician is Running for Congress (w/ Dr. Adam Hamawy) | TCHR
Dr. Adam Hamawy says that to move forward, the Democrats must embrace an anti-war, economically progressive agenda, and abandon the categories of left… The Chris Hedges Report — August 19, 2026 10:19 PM ET
Today In Dystopia: Burning Books For Israel, Burning Books For AI
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — August 19, 2026 8:44 PM ET
Trump Announces Hormuz Is US Territory / Ukraine Landlocked & Out of Steam
Lee Camp's livestream for Wed, Aug 19… Lee Camp Substack — August 19, 2026 5:38 PM ET
Reproductive Freedom for All Slams Trump Tapping Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner Nominee
Today, news outlets reported that Donald Trump plans to nominate White House Domestic Policy Deputy Director Dr. Heidi Overton — an anti-abortion ex… Common Dreams — August 19, 2026 2:00 PM ET
The Sears Home Reimagined: A Plan to Deliver 500,000 Affordable, Move-In Ready Starter Homes to Working Families
More than a century ago, American families could flip through a Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog, pick out a house, and have nearly everything they need… Common Dreams — August 19, 2026 12:15 PM ET
Hezbollah Take Out 3 Israeli Elite Soldiers As Iran Issues Final Ultimatum
Hezbollah have repelled another Israeli attempt to seize the strategic Ali al-Taher Hills in southern Lebanon as Iran issues a threat that it will not… MintPress News — August 19, 2026 12:10 PM ET
Crushed but defiant: The grape growers of Gaza
Once the home to Gaza’s vineyards, Sheikh Ajlin has now “been taken over by crows and stray dogs.”… Electronic Intifada — August 19, 2026 9:49 AM ET
Michigan 8 case is part of a broader pattern of repression
Violently assaulting and arresting the students the university ostensibly exists to serve is seen as preferable to divesting from military occupation… Electronic Intifada — August 19, 2026 5:21 AM ET
Today In Dystopia: "We Have Cameras Everywhere In That Town"
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — August 18, 2026 10:22 PM ET
The Dead - Read by Eunice Wong
The last act of death is not mortality but the erasure of memory. The Chris Hedges Report — August 18, 2026 5:40 PM ET
US Meddling In Brazilian Elections, Preparing For Possible Military Intervention
The United States is interfering in the Brazilian presidential elections, pressuring the Brazilian electorate into voting for right-wing candidate Fla… MintPress News — August 18, 2026 12:29 PM ET
Iran’s Covert Offensive Averts The Collapse Of Lebanon – US Aircraft Carriers Inbound
Tehran has imposed a series of equations on the US-Israeli alliance, using covert and asymmetric warfare tactics, that may have just set in motion a s… MintPress News — August 18, 2026 11:30 AM ET
Livestream: Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty / Huckabee Said WHAT? / Local Police Using Autonomous Drones
Lee Camp's livestream video… Lee Camp Substack — August 17, 2026 4:55 PM ET
Iran Eliminates US Strategic Targets As Yemen’s Shock Offensive Dismantles Israeli Scheme
Yemen’s Ansarallah led government’s forces have expanded their offensive in an attempt to retake strategic areas occupied by Saudi-proxy forces, r… MintPress News — August 17, 2026 12:01 PM ET
The Dead
The last act of death is not mortality but the erasure of memory. The Chris Hedges Report — August 17, 2026 7:15 AM ET
How Trump’s Iran War Is Bringing Down the American Empire
Six months into the catastrophic US-Israeli war on Iran, Washington's stockpiles are severely depleted, oil and food prices are spiraling globally, an… The Chris Hedges Report — August 16, 2026 1:58 PM ET
Israel Manipulates AI Answers — And Most People Don't Know It
New column + video by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — August 16, 2026 11:18 AM ET
The Actual, Hidden Reason Europe Wants War With Russia
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — August 14, 2026 5:02 AM ET
ICE is sitting on $100 billion
Polygraph | Newsletter n°348 | 10 Aug 2026… Polygraph — August 10, 2026 7:04 AM ET
Why 98 Democrats ignored voters and opposed an Israel aid cut
Polygraph | Newsletter n°347 | 25 Jul 2026… Polygraph — July 25, 2026 8:31 AM ET
What will end up in the GOP’s $95 billion reconciliation bill?
Polygraph | Newsletter n°346 | 18 Jul 2026… Polygraph — July 18, 2026 8:03 AM ET
US spent $103 billion on the Iran War in four months
Polygraph | Newsletter n°345 | 13 Jul 2026… Polygraph — July 13, 2026 7:02 AM ET