With the European Union Livid, Congress Pushes Forward on Sanctions Against Russia, Iran and North Korea
Congress tells the EU it doesn't care what it thinks about its Russia sanctions.
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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."
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
Just Following Orders
Journalist Matt Taibbi, former Goldman Sachs executive Nomi Prins, and reporter Sarah Jaffe are this week’s guests on the show.
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.