Trump claims control over Venezuelan oil sales after deadly attack and congressional inaction
President says U.S. will seize and sell up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil as lawmakers warn of constitutional violations and political backlash grows.
Trump’s EPA could limit its own ability to use new science to strengthen air...
In government records that have flown under the radar, the EPA is questioning its legal authority to revise pollution rules more than once when new science shows unacceptable health risks.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel rally against military conscription, with one killed after they attack...
Even the proposed legislation restoring exemption from conscription is not worded in a way that it is acceptable to many Haredim, who are therefore peeved at Shas.
CDC sharply narrows routine childhood vaccine guidance under Trump administration overhaul
Medical organizations warn changes bypassed scientific review and could increase preventable illness.
Oil profits and donor interests emerge as US seizes control in Venezuela
Economists and lawmakers point to massive oil rents and well-positioned investors following the abduction of Venezuela’s president.
Legal scholars cite sweeping international law violations in US assault on Venezuela
Legal scholars, UN officials, and U.S. lawmakers cite violations of the UN Charter, Geneva Conventions, and constitutional war powers.
Major US outlets withheld reporting on Trump-approved Venezuela raid
Semafor reports leading newsrooms delayed publication after warnings that coverage could endanger U.S. troops.
How this federal legislation would save veterans’ lives
Marcelo Assis, president of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 12000 at Southern Connecticut Gas, fervently believes the nation needs to do a better job of reaching out to those who served and connecting them to the assistance they earned.
Skyrocketing military spending undermines development aid to world’s poor
Over 100 countries increased their military budgets, with the top ten spenders alone accounting for 73 percent of the total.
Top 5 mistakes Bush made in Iraq that Trump is making in Venezuela
Violation of the UN Charter and the International laws of war.