Category: Politics
Trump Admin Uses Iran War Oil Shock to Push Drilling in Alaskan Wilderness
The five-year plan is expected to cause 4,000 additional oil spills and the destruction of fragile ecosystems. …
NATO military chief presses UK to accelerate defence pledges
Nato’s military chief has urged Britain and other allies to speed up the delivery of their defence pledges. Admiral Giuseppe Cavo…
Ministers back SNP probe as Sturgeon refuses to apologise for Murrell
Two top government ministers have backed an inquiry into the SNP after its former chief executive Peter Murrell admitted to embezzling…
Key Mandelson file withheld by Cabinet
The Cabinet Office will not release a key document linking to Peter Mandelson’s vetting following police warnings that it could derail…
Congress Is Poised to Integrate US and Israeli Militaries More Closely Than Ever
A new provision would fuse the US and Israel’s military-industrial complexes while moving them further from public view. …
Appeals Court Revives Texas Immigration Law Allowing Arrests on Suspicion
Civil rights groups warn the immigration law could lead to racial profiling and family separations. …
ICE Agent Arrested in Texas, Charged With Lying About Minneapolis Shooting
“Nobody is above the law,” said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, “including agents of the federal government.” …
Trump’s Loyalty to Fossil Fuel Companies Is Driving Up Inflation
The sooner we transition off fossil fuels, the healthier we — and our wallets — will be. …
Disability Rights Are at Risk as 7 States Back Case Attacking Key Protections
Advocates for disability rights are fighting the lawsuit, which would push more people to be warehoused in institutions. …
Trump yet to make ‘final determination’ on Iran war despite discussions
US president Donald Trump is yet to make his ‘final determination’ on the war in Iran, despite holding a meeting with…
