"Our Allies" Film Highlights the Role of Iranian-backed Militias in America's Anti-ISIS Coalition
Anders Hammer's film "Our Allies" highlights the role of erstwhile enemies, Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, fighting in the U.S.'s anti-ISIS coalition.
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The U.S. Voted Against a U.N. Resolution Condemning Death Penalty for LGBTQ People
The United Nations floated a resolution condemning the use of the death penalty to punish same-sex relations. The Trump administration voted "no."
Donald Trump, the Democrats, and the Illusion of American Greatness
Zephyr Teachout, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Nathan Robinson of Current Affairs, and The Intercept’s Briahna Joy Gray are this week’s guests.
Fire McMaster, Urges Pro-Israel Group Backed by Sheldon Adelson
After purging Iran hawks from the NSC, Gen. H.R. McMaster is coming under fire from right-wing pro-Israel forces backed by Trump’s top donors.
Author of GOP Tax Plan Says Children's Health Insurance Program Is Held Up “Because We Don't Have Money Anymore”
More than 60 percent of Americans say CHIP reauthorization should be a top federal priority, while only 28 percent say tax reform should be.
Top Samantha Power Aide is Now Lobbying to Undermine Opponents of Yemen War
Hagar Chemali, who worked in various Obama administration positions, is paid six figures to shape the debate about the Yemen War at the United Nations.
NSA Document Says Saudi Prince Directly Ordered Coordinated Attack By Syrian Rebels On Damascus
“Light up Damascus," the Saudi prince told Syrian rebels, as they grew increasingly reliant on foreign support.
The New Information Warfare
How social media is leveling the playing field between governments, militants, and ordinary people in the effort to write the narratives of armed conflict.
Saudi Arabia's Government Purge -- And How Washington Corruption Enabled It
The crackdown will test the claims of Saudi Arabia- and UAE-backed Washington think tanks that say they pride themselves on their ability to speak freely.
Here's Why Washington Hawks Love This Cultish Iranian Exile Group
The MEK, an ex-terrorist group pushing regime change in Iran, aligns with D.C.'s most hawkish denizens — and also cuts fats checks for them.