The war economy at the border
While Venezuela reunites families, the US invests USD 131 billion into building a border-war machine
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.
US Senate will vote on whether to block some weapons shipments to Israel
As soon as Wednesday, the US Senate will vote on several “Joint Resolutions of Disapproval,” against selling offensive weapons to Israel
Congress failed to allocate relief funding ahead of Hurricane Helene, then skipped town early due to the storm
Volunteers in the US South contend with the massive devastation and inadequate relief efforts, as climate change ensures that the worst is yet to come
Jordanians protest US complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Sit-ins and protests against the US administration’s support to Israel have intensified within the United States and globally, particularly during Netanyahu’s current visit to Washington DC
Artists, trade union leaders, academics, journalists, and politicians unite against Netanyahu
Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to US Congress has drawn together a broad spectrum of forces in opposition
House passes bill to define antisemitism as criticism of Israel
The House vote comes as police across the country brutalize student protesters staging peaceful protests in solidarity with Gaza
The US political establishment has remained complicit in Israel’s crimes every step of the way
Since October 7, US Congress has passed numerous resolutions condemning Hamas, reiterating its support for Israel, and approving multi-million dollar “emergency military aid” packages for Israel
Support for a ceasefire grows in US Congress
In the country that provides the most material and political support for Israel, members of congress cannot ignore the growing movement for Palestine
US House of Representatives censures only Palestinian-American member of Congress
A House resolution accuses representative Rashida Tlaib of defending “brutal rapes, murders, beheadings, and kidnapping”
Attacks on student loan forgiveness threaten millions in the US
Congress is spearheading an effort to force millions student debtors deeper into financial despair
TikTok on trial: The latest front in the US tech war on China
Make no mistake: the TikTok hearings had nothing to do with the baseless threat of Chinese surveillance and everything to do with maintaining the dominance of US capitalism.
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- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
