Targeting Iran
These Middle Eastern News Sites Are Actually U.S. Government Propaganda Operations
Al-Fassel and Pishtaz News publish pro-U.S. coverage about the war on Iran and the Trump administration’s plan to redevelop Gaza.
National Security
Israel’s War on Gaza
Democrats Are Split Over What It Means to Block Israel Weapons Deals
There’s a divide between those seeking to end all U.S. weapons deals with Israel and those who want to allow some exceptions.
Dem Leaders Aren’t Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Trump Domestic Spying Powers
Grassroots opposition to renewing Section 702 of FISA is building, thanks in part to fears about AI used to sort Americans’ data.
License to Kill
The U.S. Is Still Routinely Killing Civilians in Boats
The Trump administration has hit a grim milestone with its 50th strike on a civilian boat in the waters off Latin America.
License to Kill
State Department Tells Human Rights Watchdog to Ignore Trump’s Extrajudicial Killings
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights “lacks the competence” to review Trump’s campaign of deadly boat strikes, a State Department spokesperson said.
DOGE Cuts Left U.S. Unable to Help Americans Stranded in Iran War Zone
Foreign service officers fired in Elon Musk’s workforce purge warn the State Department is unable to help Americans stranded in the Middle East.
Israel’s Lebanon Blitz
“I Want to Occupy”: Inside the Israeli Movement Pushing to Raze and Settle Southern Lebanon
In the communities closest to Israel’s northern border, residents argue the only way to keep themselves safe is to displace their Lebanese neighbors.
Trump Administration Wants to Make It More Difficult to Evade a Military Draft
With automatic Selective Service registration, it would be harder for Americans to dodge a potential military draft.
Voices
The Forever Spoiler: Netanyahu Has Been Blowing Up Diplomacy With Iran for Decades
Israel’s vicious attack on Lebanon emerged as the biggest threat to the Iran ceasefire. That might be intentional.
Targeting Iran
We Called Out the Pentagon for Undercounting U.S. Casualties in Iran. They Keep Doing It.
After we exposed what one source called a “casualty cover-up,” the Pentagon offered another lowball count.