A mob of protesters surrounded Rand Paul and his wife as they were leaving the White House, and demanded they join in on a “Say Her Name” chant, referring to Breonna Taylor. Ironically, Paul was the only member of Congress to introduce legislation in her honor…
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After months of pressure from the US, India could be the next ally to cut ties with Huawei by moving to “phase out” equipment after cutting the Chinese tech giant from its 5G trials…
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The United Nations Security Council has voted to reject a resolution submitted by the US that aimed to extend the current arms embargo on Iran indefinitely, as the FBI announces it will help investigate the deadly explosion in Lebanon, and Iran warns about the dangers of Western interference…
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The Trump Administration is justifying its plan to train proxy forces in order to seize Syrian oil by saying it falls under their “Counter-ISIS Train and Equip” Fund—just a few years after the Obama Administration’s failed “Train and Equip” program to work with “moderate” rebels…
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The “I Am Vanessa Guillen” Bill aims to create an independent third party to which members of the US Military can report claims of sexual assault and harassment, as calls to close the Fort Hood Army base where she was murdered increase, amid several suspicious deaths in recent months…
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The US and Australia are planning to ramp up military exercises in the South China Sea—putting them in direct conflict with Beijing—as the Trump Administration calls for its allies to “put pressure” on China…
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Not only have the claims from the New York Times been denied by all sides it alleged were involved, but the article fails to take into account the events that were happening in Afghanistan at the time. If we want to talk about who was actually pursuing peace, there is no debate…
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The Department of Justice is preparing to take on a decades-old provision that shields tech companies from facing lawsuits over the content posted by their users…
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Tensions in the skies appear to be increasing again, as the United States intercepts another fleet of Russian bombers, off the coast of Alaska. But while the US claims the flight was too close for comfort, Russia claims it went according to schedule…
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When it comes to political rivals abroad, the US has shown little mercy. Instead, it seems to use these figures as a symbol to the rest of the world, and to anyone who challenges US sanctions or policies…
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While the US has repeatedly declared its support for Juan Guaido and warned against his arrest over the last year, the Venezuelan government has referred to Guaido as a “fugitive from justice” and accused him of hiding in a diplomatic location…
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Dozens of unmarked guards who have since been identified as Bureau of Prisons employees specializing in prison riots were seen patrolling the streets of Washington DC, dressed like they were preparing to deploy to a war zone…
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While the Trump Administration focused on the violence that has accompanied some protests, the demonstrations we have seen in Washington DC over the last few days have been overwhelmingly peaceful, even in the face of an increasingly militarized police force on the ground…
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In response to calls for stronger police accountability across the nation, lawmakers have promised to introduce legislation to end police court protections, to create a national database for police misconduct, and to end a program that gives local police departments access to military gear…
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During a remote UN Security Council hearing, the US denied accusations that it was behind the latest failed coup in Venezuela and attempted to place the blame on Russia for questioning the Trump Administration’s claims…
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The hearing followed the release of a report, which found that the Treasury Department has spent just $37.5 billion out of the $500 billion Congress allocated in loans for businesses and local governments…
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Two of the countries that have been the subject of rigorous sanctions from the United States are now working together. As Iran ships fuel to Venezuela, the US is reportedly looking for ways to intervene, which could signal a new conflict amid increased tensions…
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The Baltimore Police Department has started a six-month program testing aerial surveillance that covers 90 percent of the city—the technology is provided by a private company and sponsored by private donors…
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A federal judge has ruled that the Baltimore Police Department’s plan to conduct daily aerial surveillance does not violate the privacy rights of its citizens, despite extensive concerns for their civil liberties…
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The judge also ruled that, despite evidence the US Gov’t used soiled diapers from Assange’s children to obtain their DNA, there was no proof the US was trying to harm his family, and his partner’s identity should be made public…
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As the coronavirus spreads across the US, there is increasing concern about how it is impacting low income and minority communities, and whether it will lead to an even deeper divide between the “haves” and the “have-nots.”
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While the largest economic stimulus package in US history included some checks for Americans and loans for small businesses, it does infinitely more for major corporations with no oversight to even attempt to keep them in check…
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Experts are now warning the shutdown from the coronavirus could cause layoffs like the United States has never seen before.
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A new audit from the Defense Department reveals that the Pentagon “lost track” of more than $715 million dollars in weapons and equipment that was meant to be used in the fight against ISIS. But this is not the first time this has happened…
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While the US has allowed Chevron to continue business in Venezuela, the Trump Administration could find itself in an entirely new conflict, as reports claim it is considering sanctions against Russia’s top oil producer for also doing business in Venezuela…
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The US has deployed its first low-yield nuclear warhead, and while the Pentagon claims it will keep Americans safe by making the breakout of nuclear war less likely, critics are warning it could actually do the opposite.
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Trump announced his “deal of the century” for peace between Israel and Palestine—but it is reliant on Israel’s conditions, and no Palestinian representatives were involved in the talks…
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First prosecutors said they lost it, then they claimed they had it, and now they are once again saying the footage from Jeffrey Epstein’s first reported suicide attempt “no longer exists” as a result of technical errors…
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Under the Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war—but the recent spree of bombing campaigns in Iraq is the latest US military action justified by a resolution that was passed more than 18 years ago…
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While Russia’s Foreign Minister held talks with Trump and Pompeo about the breakthrough ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine and the future of global nuclear arms treaties, the mainstream media focused on “election meddling” in 2020…
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As the founder of WikiLeaks fights extradition to the United States, he is also fighting another battle, in which the CIA stands accused of spying on him while he was seeking asylum in London…
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Saudi Arabia is being accused of launching a new crackdown on political dissidents that has specifically targeted journalists, writers and bloggers. Yet officials in the US have remained noticeably silent…
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The US has been very vocal in its criticism of Turkey’s decision to purchase Russia’s S-400 air defense system, threatening both sanctions and a full removal from the F-35 program…
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Around the world, we are seeing an increasing level of unrest as citizens take to the streets to protest the policies of their governments in hopes that they will bring about change.
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Hours after the Pentagon confirmed that it was pulling troops from the border in northern Syria, reports claimed Turkish forces had started targeting Kurdish forces with airstrikes.
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The full complaint from an anonymous whistleblower that sparked a political firestorm surrounding President Trump’s alleged ties to Ukraine has been released, as proof of his rival Joe Biden’s ties to the country are also coming to light.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is launching an impeachment inquiry against President Trump over accusations that he attempted to silence a whistleblower—but she is one of many Democrats who stayed silent when President Obama was targeting leakers at a record rate.
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The trade war with China started out as one of Trump’s campaign promises in 2016, and it has quickly become one of the hallmarks of his presidency.
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The United States is claiming that it could soon be making a peace deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan—the same group it promised to defeat back in 2001.
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It has been nearly 18 years since the United States invaded Afghanistan, with the goal of defeating the Taliban. But now, a new report has revealed that in 2019, the US and its allies have actually killed more civilians than the terrorist group they promised to overthrow.
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South Korea is accusing a Russian military plane of violating its airspace over the Sea of Japan—forcing it to fire hundreds of warning shots. But Russia is denying the claims and accusing South Korea of endangering the security of its pilots with unprofessional maneuvers.
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The temporary fate of Jeffrey Epstein was decided today, when a federal judge in New York denied his request for bail, as he awaits trial for sex trafficking charges.
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The European Union has announced that it is preparing to increase sanctions on Venezuela, as a new report claims the US plans to divert humanitarian aid funding to opposition forces led by Juan Guaido—raising concerns for the civilians in Venezuela.
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Opposition leader Juan Guaido called for another day of protests today, and he is not publicly backing down from pushing for what he called the “Final Phase of Operation Freedom,” despite a lack of support from Venezuela’s military.
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As The United States government continues to push to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from office, representatives for opposition leader Juan Guaido are expected take over the Venezuela Embassy in Washington, DC.
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Opposition leader Juan Guaido is now acknowledging that the possibility of his arrest could soon become a reality as the Venezuelan government revokes his immunity. But several of the countries that have pledged support to Guaido appear to be more concerned about what Russia is doing in Venezuela.
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As the citizens of Venezuela work to gain access to basic resources amid days of ongoing power outages, the opposition could be facing a new legal challenge in its attempt to overthrow the current government.
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Massive power outages continued to hit Venezuela over the weekend, leaving millions in the dark. This comes as the United States and Russia clash over whether the country’s elected president should be overthrown, raising concerns of an increased conflict
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As investigators work to determine what caused two deadly crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max 8, lawmakers are set to question U.S. aviation safety officials for the first time today about why they continued to approve the aircraft, despite reported problems with its software.
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