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Palantir Posts Manifesto Lamenting Post-War âNeuteringâ of Nazi Germany
https://truthout.org/articles/palantir-posts-manifesto-lamenting-post-war-neutering-of-nazi-germany/
Published: April 20, 2026 21:18
The surveillance giant has exploded in value as itâs scored massive contracts from the Trump administration.
Netanyahu Says Israel Is Refuge for Christians After Bombing Countless Churches
Published: April 20, 2026 20:31
Netanyahu called Israel the only country in the Middle East where the Christian âstandard of livingâ is growing.
A Data Center Is Getting a $77 Million Tax Break. It Promises to Create 1 Job.
Published: April 20, 2026 20:15
The type of tax break given to the JPMorganChase data center was designed to attract companies that bring steady jobs.
Top Biden Official Supports Trump Iran Attack, Says Biden May Have Done The Same
Published: April 20, 2026 18:31
Hochstein said Democratic officials simulated attacks on Iran âbecause that may have had to happen under our watch.â
International Law Is Being Used to Restrain Iran, Enable US and Israel
https://truthout.org/video/international-law-is-being-used-to-restrain-iran-enable-us-and-israel/
Published: April 20, 2026 16:51
Western countries condemn restrictions in the Hormuz Strait more than the âclearly unlawful war,â says Maryam Jamshidi.
WI GOP Gov Candidate Mocks Dem Over Her Factual Observations on Climate Crisis
Published: April 20, 2026 16:13
Hailstorms cause millions of dollars in property damage yearly in Wisconsin, mostly to the state's farmland.
Israel Continues to Kill Aid Workers in Gaza Seven Months Into the Ceasefire
Published: April 20, 2026 16:13
The ongoing humanitarian blockade has undermined the work of UNRWA, WFP, WHO, and other UN-affiliated organizations.
Parents of Iranian Children Killed by US Bombing Issue Letter Thanking Pope Leo
Published: April 20, 2026 16:12
The letter praises the Vatican leader for condemning the war on Iran.
As Fuel Protests Sweep Ireland, the Left Points to Imperialism as the Culprit
Published: April 20, 2026 16:11
Activists in Ireland are refusing the co-optation of fuel protests by the far right and demanding government action.
Zionist Doxxing Campaigns Upended Their Lives. Now Theyâre Suing for Damages.
Published: April 20, 2026 16:10
Canary Mission faces a class-action lawsuit under a new Illinois anti-doxxing law.
Israel Intensifies Destruction Across Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
Published: April 19, 2026 16:06
Israeli forces have destroyed over 1,000 homes daily since March 2, according to Lebanonâs scientific research council.
OrbĂĄn is Ousted After 16 Years as Hungarians Reject Authoritarian Rule
Published: April 19, 2026 15:47
A sweeping victory over OrbĂĄn reveals how organizing can defeat entrenched authoritarian power.
Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance
Published: April 19, 2026 15:13
Palestinian digital autonomy has been constrained by settler colonialism bolstered by neoliberal privatization.
Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience
Published: April 19, 2026 14:13
A Brooklyn exhibition in collaboration with Mariame Kaba features paintings about prisons, incarceration, and abolition.
Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.
https://truthout.org/articles/want-to-resist-a-data-center-these-organizers-share-how-they-did-it/
Published: April 19, 2026 14:10
Organizers from Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Arizona share strategies for resisting data centers in other communities.
Texas Doctor Who Led Measles Response Joins CDC Under RFK Jr.
https://truthout.org/articles/texas-doctor-who-led-measles-response-joins-cdc-under-rfk-jr/
Published: April 18, 2026 21:05
Jennifer Shuford joins leadership as agency grapples with internal departures and shifting vaccine guidance.
Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Return as Ceasefire Unravels
https://truthout.org/articles/strait-of-hormuz-restrictions-return-as-ceasefire-unravels/
Published: April 18, 2026 20:37
Tehran tightens control after accusing the US of breaching deal, raising fears of renewed conflict.
Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE
Published: April 18, 2026 19:16
Funding cuts hit clinics as universities partner with immigration agencies, raising fears for students.
The Bombs Have Slowed, But Israel Controls Every Aspect of Our Lives in Gaza
Published: April 18, 2026 14:34
We still find small moments of joy amid the restrictions, proving that we can endure and resist.
US Mining Plan Will Sacrifice Mexicoâs Environment for Weapons and Tech
Published: April 18, 2026 14:13
A new mining agreement provides no benefits for Mexico and fails to address health and environmental impacts.
RFK Jr. Refuses to Acknowledge He Called for âRe-Parentingâ Black Kids in 2024
Published: April 17, 2026 18:53
Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell responded to Kennedy's denial by saying, âI am absolutely not making this up.â
Israel Killed Nearly 100 People in Lebanon in Day Leading Up to Ceasefire
Published: April 17, 2026 18:44
The Lebanese military has also already reported violations of the ceasefire by Israel.
Minneapolis Woman Violently Dragged From Car by ICE Files Claim Against DHS
Published: April 17, 2026 18:13
Aliya Rahman hopes to highlight tools that could âmake mass acts of racial violence seem too expensive for these folks.â
Trump Says Heâs Still Blockading Iran After It Says Itâs Opening Strait
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-says-hes-still-blockading-iran-after-it-says-its-opening-strait/
Published: April 17, 2026 17:28
Trump said that the USâs naval blockade will remain in effect until âOUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE.â
House Judiciary Investigating Jared Kushnerâs Investments From Saudi Arabia
Published: April 17, 2026 16:27
Kushner serves as âSpecial Envoy for Peaceâ while soliciting investments from Gulf monarchies for his private business.
OMB Head Russ Vought Refuses to Provide Financial Estimates on Iran War Costs
Published: April 17, 2026 16:15
One policy expert estimates that costs will likely exceed $1 trillion by the end of the war.
The GOP Just Passed a Resolution to Open Minnesota Wilderness Up for Mining
Published: April 17, 2026 15:24
The Forest Service has warned that mines like the one under consideration could cause âserious and irreplaceable harm.â
Palestinian Prisoners Live on Hope. Israelâs Death Penalty Aims to Destroy It.
Published: April 17, 2026 15:22
On Palestinian Prisonersâ Day, new death penalty law exacerbates a painful reality for those with imprisoned loved ones.
This Isnât Just Trumpâs War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster.
Published: April 17, 2026 15:10
We must recognize Democrats share responsibility with the GOP for creating the climate that made such a war possible.
Palantir Paid No Federal Income Tax in 2025 as It Partnered With ICE, Pentagon
Published: April 16, 2026 21:17
Its $0 tax bill comes despite the company raking in $1.6 billion and landing a $10 billion military contract last year.
Defense Secretary Uses Bible Story to Bash âTrump-Hatingâ Press
https://truthout.org/articles/defense-secretary-uses-bible-story-to-bash-trump-hating-press/
Published: April 16, 2026 20:56
Earlier this week, Hegseth took part in a religious event where he read a fake Bible passage from âPulp Fiction.â
Israel May Be Preparing to Permanently Reoccupy Southern Lebanon
https://truthout.org/articles/israel-may-be-preparing-to-permanently-reoccupy-southern-lebanon/
Published: April 16, 2026 20:40
Negotiations may end up stopping bombs on Beirut, but are unlikely to end Israelâs expanding south Lebanon occupation.
Trump Admin Is Reportedly Laying Groundwork for a Military Operation in Cuba
Published: April 16, 2026 20:07
âWe may stop by Cuba after weâre finished with this,â Trump told reporters in reference to the U.S. war with Iran.
Iran War Powers Vote Fails House By One Vote, With One Democrat Opposed
Published: April 16, 2026 20:01
The Democrat, Jared Golden, announced last year that heâs not running for reelection after a challenge from the left.
Europe Has âMaybe 6 Weeksâ of Jet Fuel Left, Top Energy Official Says
https://truthout.org/articles/europe-has-maybe-6-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-top-energy-official-says/
Published: April 16, 2026 20:00
The head of the International Energy Agency said that war will soon force widespread flight cancellations.
Sudan War Enters Year 4 as Civilians Face Violence and Growing Fuel Shortages
Published: April 16, 2026 19:56
Sudanese analyst Kholood Khair says both the RSF and the SAF are attacking civilians to undermine calls for democracy.
Trump Admin Cuts $11 Million in Grant Funds to Catholic Org Amid Feud With Pope
Published: April 16, 2026 19:02
The funds went to an organization that provides shelter and other resources to unaccompanied migrant children.
40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel
Published: April 16, 2026 18:54
Sen. Sanders's measures still failed to pass, but they document a historic shift in Democratic consensus on Israel aid.
US Carries Out Fifth Boat Strike in Under a Week, Bringing Death Toll to 177
Published: April 16, 2026 18:54
Trump's "supposed armed conflict with ânarco-terroristsâ appears to be entirely make-believe,â said one expert.
Todd Blanche Says Americans âShould Be Happyâ With Trumpâs Weaponization of DOJ
Published: April 16, 2026 15:59
Directing the DOJ is "what being the commander in chief is about,â said interim Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Repair Is a Survival Skill Under Fascism
https://truthout.org/audio/repair-is-a-survival-skill-under-fascism/
Published: April 16, 2026 13:31
Too much urgency to resolve conflict can close us off from what repair really requires, says Kelly Hayes.
52 Senators Vote Against Reining In Trumpâs War on Iran Despite Genocidal Threat
Published: April 15, 2026 21:18
The vote failed despite Trumpâs threat to Iran last week that âa whole civilization will die.â
UN Experts Call for Global Halt to Arms Transfers to Israel Amid Lebanon Attacks
Published: April 15, 2026 19:53
âThis is not self-defence. It is a blatant violation of the UN Charter,â the group said of Israelâs Lebanon attacks.
âAlligator Alcatrazâ Guards Allegedly Beat Prisoners for Requesting Phone Access
Published: April 15, 2026 19:26
The ACLU told a judge that guards were obstructing her March order to provide phone access in the jail.
Big Oil Brings in Extra $30 Million an Hour in Windfall Profits Due to Iran War
Published: April 15, 2026 19:12
The oil and gas industry brought in an additional $234 billion in profits in the first month of Trumpâs war on Iran
Swalwell, Gonzales Resignations Could Point to Pattern of Misconduct In Congress
Published: April 15, 2026 19:12
Congress âshouldnât see these resignations as the end of the story,â gender justice expert Fatima Goss Graves says.
Facing Heckler, Vance Brags About Gaza âCeasefireâ That Groups Say Is a Failure
Published: April 15, 2026 18:39
Vance was heckled by a protester who said: âJesus Christ does not support genocide.â
Dems Submit Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth
https://truthout.org/articles/dems-submit-articles-of-impeachment-against-pete-hegseth/
Published: April 15, 2026 18:10
The articles of impeachment cite the âunauthorized war against Iranâ and many other grievances.
War Pollutants May Be Poisoning a Generation of Mothers and Their Babies in Gaza
Published: April 15, 2026 17:20
The impact of war goes beyond immediate destruction, quietly shaping the health of future generations.
As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying
Published: April 15, 2026 17:19
Lobbying from private carriers has helped limit USPS expansion into new services like postal banking.
Raskin Proposes New Health Panel for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment
Published: April 15, 2026 15:48
The bill would make it easier to remove US presidents from office for reasons related to physical or mental health.
Van Hollen Says Ending Iran War Is âMy Top Priority,â Joining War Powers Push
Published: April 14, 2026 20:59
Six senators have joined a group of six other senators committing to forcing votes to end the war.
OrbĂĄnâs Defeat in Hungary Signals Far Rightâs Weakness, Not the Leftâs Strength
Published: April 14, 2026 20:50
Magyar's win is a significant loss for the far right, but he has not provided a vision for a progressive future.
Trump Reports More to Netanyahu Than to the US on Iran War, Lawmaker Says
Published: April 14, 2026 20:25
Netanyahu said that JD Vance updated him on Sunday âin detail, as this administration does every day.â
Trumpâs War on Iran Risks Plunging World Into Global Recession, IMF Says
Published: April 14, 2026 20:05
âThe global outlook has abruptly darkened following the outbreak of war in the Middle East,â the IMF report stated.
Trump Admin Isnât the First to Push Back on Antiwar Stances From Catholic Church
Published: April 14, 2026 19:39
Reagan, in an attempt to control the energy of the movement against abortion rights, treated the church as an enemy.
Mass Action Targets Schumer and Gillibrand Ahead of Senate Vote on Israel Aid
Published: April 14, 2026 19:03
The Senate is poised to vote on resolutions that would block over $650 million in weapons sales to Israel.
Kuwait Has Detained American Journalist Who Shared US Warplane Crash for 6 Weeks
Published: April 14, 2026 18:57
Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin had shared a video of a US fighter jet crashing over Kuwait a day before his arrest.
Former US and Iranian Negotiators Discuss Trumpâs Failed Iran War Talks
https://truthout.org/video/former-us-and-iranian-negotiators-discuss-trumps-failed-iran-war-talks/
Published: April 14, 2026 18:00
As Trump vows to blockade Iranian ports, the diplomats say his âmercurialâ approach makes peace talks challenging.
Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Lawsuit Leads to Trump Admin Reversal
Published: April 14, 2026 17:41
âThe Pride flag belongs at Stonewall,â a lawyer for LGBTQ groups suing the administration said.
New Federal Data Reveals 1 in 3 US Households Struggle to Afford Energy Bills
Published: April 14, 2026 17:09
The current reality is likely far worse, as the data was collected before the Iran war caused a spike in energy prices.
MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping
Published: April 14, 2026 17:06
Federal agents were filmed taking ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures wearing only his underwear.
Trump Admin Report: Pre-Iran War Gas Prices Wonât Return Until After 2027
Published: April 14, 2026 15:31
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans describe rising gas costs as âextremelyâ or âveryâ concerning, a new poll found.
Trump Says Jesus Photo Shows Him as Red Cross Doctor â a Group Bombed in His War
Published: April 13, 2026 21:23
The Iranian Red Crescent Society says four of its workers have been killed by the US-Israeli aggression.
As Trump SAVE America Act Stalls in Congress, Red States Pass Their Own Versions
Published: April 13, 2026 20:31
Trump's federal voter suppression efforts are being aided by restrictive new elections laws in several GOP-run states.
Global Oil Prices Jump After US-Iran Negotiations Fail in Less Than 24 Hours
Published: April 13, 2026 20:30
Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports and Iran threatened to strike other Gulf ports in retaliation.
Massive New Louisiana Natural Gas Plant Is Slated to Be USâs Most Polluting Yet
Published: April 13, 2026 19:52
Accelerating greenhouse gas emissions threaten Louisiana with rising sea levels and more extreme hurricanes.
Trump Threatens Iran With Same Killing âSystemâ After US Kills 5 in Boat Strike
Published: April 13, 2026 19:49
This brings the total number of people killed in the USâs illegal boat strike campaign to 168.
Failure to Stop Israelâs Genocide in Gaza Has Allowed It to Expand Into Lebanon
Published: April 13, 2026 19:44
Israel is also perpetrating war crimes and crimes against humanity in Lebanon.
Trump Administration Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of ĂztĂźrk, Mahdawi
Published: April 13, 2026 19:09
Over 100 immigration judges have been fired by the administration thus far in Donald Trumpâs second term.
Pope Leo Continues to Criticize War After Trump Attacks Him in Social Media Rant
Published: April 13, 2026 18:54
In a Truth Social screed, Trump accused the Pope of being âWEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.â
Trumpâs Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops
Published: April 13, 2026 16:53
US soldiers have a rich history of questioning the wars theyâre told to wage abroad.
Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalistsâ Access to Pentagon
Published: April 13, 2026 15:58
The policy sought to revoke journalistsâ access to the inside of the Pentagon building.