Reflections on a low, dishonest decade
And nearly 100 Essays for TomDispatch.
Trump threatens Iran with military retaliation as protest deaths rise amid economic collapse
As Iranian authorities kill dozens of protesters and cut internet access, Donald Trump renews warnings of force while US officials point to sanctions-driven economic pressure.
Hugo Chávez predicted this
This war on Venezuela has been two decades in the making.
The power play president
For Trump, peace negotiations and military operations are simply different means to the same end: total control.
Elements behind Trump’s war on Venezuela are fourfold
The question for the Congress, the people of the United States and the world now becomes: will this violation of all tenets of U.S. and international law finally lead to the removal of this madman from the White House?
Rubio confirms US effort to buy Greenland as White House keeps military option on...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers the Trump administration is seeking to purchase Greenland, even as Greenland, Denmark, NATO allies, and members of Congress reject threats of annexation and warn against the use of force.
Trump cuts billions in federal childcare funds for Democratic-led states after Minnesota fraud scandal
Administration cites welfare fraud allegations as advocates and state leaders warn of political retaliation and sweeping harm to working families.
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.
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.