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The US drive to war with Iran

As Israel escalates attacks, Trump and the US military make preparations for potential entry into the conflict

Israel’s strikes on Iran spark growing dissent in Congress Israel’s strikes on Iran spark growing dissent in Congress

Members of Congress are being forced to choose: follow the AIPAC money and the old playbook – or listen to their constituents.

Were Canadian elections existential in the context of US-Canada tensions? Were Canadian elections existential in the context of US-Canada tensions?

Interview with Arnold August, writer, political commentator, and analyst of the North American continent, on the political situation in Canada and its relationship to the US.

Mass marches against Trump take place across US on “No Kings Day”

Thousands took to the streets across the US to protest unpopular Trump policies including ICE raids and social program cuts

Trump administration refuses to release Mahmoud Khalil

Trump administration barred Khalil’s release in spite of a judge’s order barring the detention of Pro-Palestine activist and Columbia graduate

ICE detainees at Delaney Hall stage uprising over inhumane conditions

The uprising follows multiple days of insufficient food, scalding hot undrinkable tap water, and lack of staff – organizers report facility to be evacuated

The People Want Peace and Progress, Not War and Waste The people want peace and progress, not war and waste

As NATO’s secretary general urges member nations to “shift to a wartime mindset”, now more than ever it is clear that this aggressive alliance poses a threat to peace on a global scale.

Wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US to face Trump admin indictment Wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US to face Trump admin indictment

Trump’s Department of Justice accuses Abrego Garcia “of conspiracy to unlawfully transport illegal aliens for financial gain” and “unlawful transportation of illegal aliens for financial gain”

Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will save rich trillions, and kick millions off Medicaid

Oppositions mounts from all sides of the political spectrum against the Republican leadership’s legislation

Movement against ICE raids spreads to cities across the US

“Our communities are being kidnapped and disappeared,” say activists protesting ICE raids throughout the country

Activists launch “Freedom ride” caravan in defense of immigrant rights

Dozens of artists, activists, and faith leaders set off on a “Freedom Ride” caravan in response to the Trump administration’s broad attack on democratic rights

Militarized raids against migrants spark mass protests in Los Angeles

In response to mass protests against violent arrests of immigrants, US President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of the National Guard to repress protests.