Grand Illusion - Read by Eunice Wong
We are cursed by what the historian Barbara Tuchman calls the “bellicose frivolity of senile empires.”… The Chris Hedges Report — January 16, 2026 6:49 PM ET
Fentanyl Is Killing Americans. The Government Is Targeting the Wrong Country — A CDC Insider Sets the Record Straight
Posted by Joshua Scheer The Trump administration’s assault on Venezuela — marketed under the Orwellian banner of Operation Absolute Resolve — ha… ScheerPost — January 16, 2026 5:30 PM ET
The 'Primary Fetterman' Website Is Now Live
The Pennsylvania Working Families Party rolled out an online "hub" on Friday to support a primary challenger to the state's US senator, John Fetterman… Common Dreams — January 16, 2026 4:20 PM ET
House GOP Bill Would Roll Back Key Protections in US Chemical Safety Law
“This bill is a chemical lobby wish list,” said one critic. TruthOut — January 16, 2026 2:41 PM ET
Immigration Agents Teargas Minneapolis Family’s Car With 6 Kids Inside
The family's 6-month-old baby stopped breathing and was unconscious for several minutes after the attack. TruthOut — January 16, 2026 1:31 PM ET
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Jonathan Cook: A UK Jury’s Right to Defy a Judge
Keir Starmer needs convictions to justify Palestine Action’s proscription as a terrorist group. In the Filton trial, the direct-action group’s bar… Consortium News — January 16, 2026 1:30 PM ET
Mahmoud Khalil: The Trump Administration Aims to “Make an Example Out of Me”
Khalil’s supporters fear a new ruling could pave the way for the Trump administration to rearrest and deport him. TruthOut — January 16, 2026 1:28 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
'Grow a F*cking Spine': Critics Fume as Newsom Backtracks on ICE 'Terrorism' in Ben Shapiro Interview
Amid unprecedented backlash against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom—considered a leading contender for the 2028… Common Dreams — January 16, 2026 1:07 PM ET
Renee Good’s Extrajudicial Killing Escalated the Normalization of State Terror
What happens next will determine whether Good’s killing sets a precedent for more state violence. TruthOut — January 16, 2026 12:55 PM ET
AHA’s Leaders Vetoed Its Members’ Condemnation of Scholasticide in Gaza — Again
American Historical Association members are undaunted by the veto: “We educate. We organize. We have to keep fighting.”… TruthOut — January 16, 2026 12:52 PM ET
JOHN KIRIAKOU: Unabated US Prisoner Abuse
Guards are leaving federal inmates in restraints for hours and even, in dozens of cases, as long as a week. That’s just the latest finding on abuses… Consortium News — January 16, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Babies die of hypothermia in Gaza as Israel blocks shelters
At least 100 children killed during “ceasefire” period. Electronic Intifada — January 16, 2026 10:59 AM ET
Israel escalates deadly strikes in Gaza; U.S. seizes another oil tanker in the Caribbean; ACLU sues Trump admin for racial profiling in Minnesota
Drop Site Daily: January 16, 2026… Drop Site News — January 16, 2026 10:22 AM ET
There’s an Intensifying Kind of Threat to Academic Freedom – Watchful Students Serving As Informants
Restricting academic freedom is often thought of in terms of universities telling professors what they can and cannot do or teach. But that isn’t th… ScheerPost — January 16, 2026 8:55 AM ET
'ICE Kills': Guards Reportedly Choked Man to Death at El Paso Detention Center
A Texas medical examiner is reportedly planning to classify the recent death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enfo… Common Dreams — January 16, 2026 7:42 AM ET
DNC Cavalry
… ScheerPost — January 16, 2026 7:32 AM ET
US Appeals Court Says Judge Had No Jurisdiction in Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil
The ruling revived the possibility that Khalil could again be detained as the Trump administration pursues his deportation. ScheerPost — January 16, 2026 6:25 AM ET
Founders of Deadly GHF ‘Shaping’ New US-Backed Administration for Gaza: Report
Netanyahu’s top military advisor is among those central to the new executive committee, which is due to operate under Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’… ScheerPost — January 16, 2026 6:20 AM ET
Caitlin Johnstone: Just Read Lindsey Graham’s Face
Lindsey Graham’s long face is encouraging. Maybe war with Iran really has been put off for the time being. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin’s Newslett… Consortium News — January 16, 2026 6:05 AM ET
Trump Administration Orders USDA Employees to Investigate Foreign Researchers They Work With
The post Trump Administration Orders USDA Employees to Investigate Foreign Researchers They Work With appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — January 16, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Russia Blasts US at UN Security Council Over Iran
WATCH: Russia blasted the U.S. for running a “regime change” operation in Iran, while the Iranian envoy said “any act of aggression, direct or i… Consortium News — January 16, 2026 4:42 AM ET
The Absurdity and Barbarity of the “Immigration Debate”: Breaking Free of the “Colonial Framework”
Andrew Jackson led armed forces into what is now Alabama on a homicidal mission against Creek Indians. Refusing to discriminate between the armed and… CounterPunch — January 16, 2026 2:00 AM ET
The Dog That Didn’t Bark
The attack on Venezuela was premediated and unsurprising except in one, significant respect: U.S. officials, most notably the garrulous president, did… CounterPunch — January 16, 2026 2:00 AM ET
Roaming Charges: What a Fool Believes
It's revolting, but hardly surprising, that a woman (Kristi Noem) who thought bragging about the time she shot her puppy in the head for disobeying a… CounterPunch — January 16, 2026 1:59 AM ET
What is the True Death Toll in Gaza?
According to the latest figures released by the Gaza Ministry of Health (GMoH) on December 23rd 2025, Israel had killed at least 70,937 Palestinians a… CounterPunch — January 16, 2026 1:59 AM ET
A Black Teen Died Over a $12 Shoplifting Attempt. 13 Years Later, Two Men Plead Guilty in His Killing.
The post A Black Teen Died Over a $12 Shoplifting Attempt. 13 Years Later, Two Men Plead Guilty in His Killing. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — January 15, 2026 9:10 PM ET
Encouraging News: Lindsey Graham Looks HEARTBROKEN About Iran
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — January 15, 2026 8:19 PM ET
The CRAZY Truth About US Coups in Latin America!
New episode of Unredacted Tonight! Lee Camp Substack — January 15, 2026 7:00 PM ET
There are no Benefits to Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan”
Today, President Donald Trump unveiled a healthcare plan which his administration claims will lower drug costs and insurance premiums.Public Citizen H… Common Dreams — January 15, 2026 6:11 PM ET
Her Daughter Died After Taking a Generic Version of a Lifesaving Drug. This Is What She Wants You to Know.
The post Her Daughter Died After Taking a Generic Version of a Lifesaving Drug. This Is What She Wants You to Know. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — January 15, 2026 3:30 PM ET
ACLU Sues Federal Government to End ICE, CBP’s Practice of Suspicionless Stops, Warrantless Arrests, and Racial Profiling of Minnesotans
The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Minnesota, Covington & Burling LLP, Greene Espel PLLP, and Robins Kaplan LLP filed a class-action laws… Common Dreams — January 15, 2026 3:22 PM ET
Chopping Down Laws
Trump rejects the obligation to execute his job faithfully, writes Andrew P. Napolitano. His loyalty is to himself, not to the words or the values und… Consortium News — January 15, 2026 2:00 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
Winter Cold and Collapsing Buildings Kill Palestinians in Gaza as Israel Blocks Shelter Supplies
A family of three was killed while they slept by a collapsing wall. A one-year-old baby died from the cold. Over 30 Palestinians in Gaza have died fro… Drop Site News — January 15, 2026 11:43 AM ET
Senate Republicans block effort to limit further U.S. action in Venezuela; Witkoff announces "Phase Two" of U.S. plan for Gaza
Drop Site Daily: January 15, 2026… Drop Site News — January 15, 2026 10:58 AM ET
The Flotillas to Gaza Are the World’s Conscience
The numerous attempts by activists in flotillas, to break the siege on Gaza, are a potent reminder that hope comes through acts of resistance and that… The Chris Hedges Report — January 15, 2026 9:48 AM ET
Livestream: US-led aggression from Gaza to Venezuela
We talk to Justin Podur about imperialism and collaborators and US “victories.” Palestine’s resistance salutes Venezuela. Ali Abunimah wins a co… Electronic Intifada — January 15, 2026 4:56 AM ET
New wall threatens thousands of Palestinian families
The Israeli military has begun the first stretch of a $1.7 billion project to build a wall running from the occupied Golan Heights to Eilat, slicing t… Electronic Intifada — January 15, 2026 4:38 AM ET
On "Leftists" And "Anarchists" Who Cheer For Regime Change In Iran
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — January 14, 2026 8:31 PM ET
Deconstructing Trump's Gaza 'Peace' Plan (w/ Norman Finkelstein) | The Chris Hedges Report
The resolution, Finkelstein points out, annuls decades of precedent established under international law on Palestine — erasing its entire legal hist… The Chris Hedges Report — January 14, 2026 8:01 PM ET
Everyone Wants Peace Until They Get Hit With The War Propaganda
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — January 14, 2026 7:44 PM ET
Has New York really ended Betar's campaign of Zionist terror?
Pro-Israel extremists perpetrated violence, intimidation and harassment targeting Palestinian, Arab, Muslim activists, state finds. Electronic Intifada — January 14, 2026 5:28 PM ET
“Praise Allah, There Are Still People Like You”: Jeffrey Epstein Nurtured Israel-Emirates Ties Before Abraham Accords
Epstein leveraged his friendship with the chief of DP World to pitch Israeli logistics infrastructure and cybersecurity investments to the UAE. Drop Site News — January 14, 2026 1:42 PM ET
Detained but disappeared
No information offered about Awad Nofal, a father of seven with a heart condition who was captured by Israeli forces in January 2024. Electronic Intifada — January 14, 2026 11:38 AM ET
UNICEF: Over 100 children killed in Gaza since “ceasefire”; Mass funeral in Iran; ICE arrests dozens of refugees in Minnesota
Drop Site Daily: January 14, 2026… Drop Site News — January 14, 2026 10:13 AM ET
Yay! Let's Watch The Propaganda Yet Again — This Time Aimed At Iran
New Column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — January 14, 2026 9:30 AM ET
You Know They're Lying About Iran
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — January 14, 2026 8:16 AM ET
A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion.
The post A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — January 14, 2026 5:30 AM ET
After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources
The post After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — January 14, 2026 5:00 AM ET
La Elite Narcotraficante Está Lista Para Dirigir a Venezuela (con Moe Tkacik) | The Chris Hedges Report
Los vínculos personales de Marco Rubio con el narcotráfico subrayan una profunda ironía en los intentos de la administración Trump de utilizar la… The Chris Hedges Report — January 13, 2026 8:01 PM ET
We're Always Told That Everyone In The Empire-Targeted Nation Hates Their Government
And Other Notes… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — January 12, 2026 8:02 PM ET
Trump Won't Stop Unless We Stop Him
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — January 12, 2026 10:34 AM ET
America is a Gangster State - Read by Eunice Wong
The United States' kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro signals the latest embrace of a world without laws and an era bent on rule through unabashed brute fo… The Chris Hedges Report — January 12, 2026 9:02 AM ET
My New Stand-Up Comedy Half Hour!
Thanks for supporting my work… Lee Camp Substack — January 11, 2026 9:23 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
Venezuelan Journalist Diego Sequera Destroys Trump’s Monroe Doctrine
As Washington kidnaps Venezuela’s elected president, independent journalist Diego Sequera explains why Trump’s escalation is backfiring at home an… MintPress News — January 9, 2026 8:28 AM ET
America's Rigged Elections / Venezuela / Sudan Crisis
New episode of Unredacted Tonight! Lee Camp Substack — January 8, 2026 6:30 PM ET
Maduro on Trial & Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’
From the courtroom to the newsroom, Nicolás Maduro’s trial exposes how U.S. force is laundered through media language and legal theater, reviving a… MintPress News — January 7, 2026 11:15 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
1 in 10 voters want a bigger military budget, 8 in 10 senators voted for one
Polygraph | Newsletter n°329 | 19 Dec 2025… Polygraph — December 19, 2025 6:37 PM ET
Senate votes on military spending vs. arms industry cash
Polygraph | Newsletter n°328 | 18 Dec 2025… Polygraph — December 18, 2025 5:47 PM ET
Congress ignores public opinion, approves $901 billion military bill
Polygraph | Newsletter n°327 | 12 Dec 2025… Polygraph — December 12, 2025 8:00 PM ET