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Spain has denied the use of its military bases to U.S. forces involved in the joint U.S.-Israel war on Iran, including for refueling, objecting to unprovoked attacks that Spanish officials say are a violation of international law. bit.ly/4u3zJ62
Truthout is grateful to open submissions for the sixth annual Keeley Schenwar Memorial Essay Prize. The prize is awarded for essays authored by currently incarcerated and formerly incarcerated writers. bit.ly/KeeleyPrize
On Tuesday night, Trump is slated to deliver a State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, in which he’s expected to give himself and his administration glowing praise. Viewers at home will largely disagree with his rosy assessments. bit.ly/3OysmU7
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced legislation to recognize Israel’s genocide of Palestinian people in Gaza and call for the U.S. to take concrete actions like an arms embargo to end the slaughter. “The Israeli government’s genocide in Gaza has not ended, and it will not end until we act.” bit.ly/3JEtWll
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday, marking a historic win for the left over a high-powered, moneyed coalition of establishment forces that came together in hopes of defeating him. Read more: bit.ly/3WB0AqR
Further update: Leavitt says, “The administration is fully complying with the court order,” after a journalist questioned whether the administration was complying with a court order to expend the full amount of SNAP contingency funds.
Update: Trump posted that the administration would defy the court order and withhold all SNAP funds.
“I hope I don’t get deported for winning a debate,”Uygur said.“If Princess Snowflake is going to enter the arena, she has to understand there’s no crying to mommy. If she asks her husband to deport everyone she loses a debate to, we’re going to start running out of people.” Read more: bit.ly/3X6BaS2
“The U.S. has now murdered 57 civilians in attacks on 14 civilian boats,” said the UN Special Rapporteur for the protection of human rights. “A systematic attack on civilians is a crime against humanity under international law. When will other governments speak out?” Read more: bit.ly/3L8OTFr
Trump told reporters that he wanted to work with Democrats on an alternative to Obamacare, omitting that many of it's problems stem from decisions his own administration have made. “We have to fix health care, because Obamacare is a disaster.” Read more: bit.ly/4hEiD9l
“I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever,” Trump told reporters Read the full story: tinyurl.com/9ukyra8r
Israel bombed the tallest block in Gaza, as well more tower blocks and other buildings. It said it was destroying “towers converted into military infrastructure,” while providing no evidence to support these claims.
"I just want to say, go birds, fuck ICE and free Palestine," "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder at the Emmys.
Javier Bardem at the Emmy’s: “Here I am today denouncing the genocide in Gaza… Free Palestine!”
Elizabeth Warren on whether Democrats should tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."
Nancy Mace to reporters on Charlie Kirk: “Democrats own what happened today.” When asked if that means Republicans “own” the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers she says “Are you kidding me?”
AOC reacts to the killing of Charlie Kirk. “We are in a position where the American people are looking to us to do something about it. And every single day people are dying due to gun violence in America.”
Trump vowed to “protect” prayer in public schools and “bring back religion” to the U.S., repeating claims that America is a Christian nation under attack. Critics say he’s pushing a false narrative for political gain.
Remembering Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned prize-winning TV journalist, who has died at 91.
The DHS posted on X citing a tweet from Lander, regarding President Donald Trump’s conviction in 2024, to explain why he was arrested, alleging that he had acted violently toward ICE officials. Video of the incident merely shows Lander attempting to continue to stay arm-in-arm with the defendant.
Greta Thunberg and three other members of the Madleen crew have been deported from Israel after being kidnapped in international waters while they attempted to deliver aid to Gaza.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "The vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. They pay taxes and are good neighbors...may I ask you to have mercy Mr. President on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away."
@mayaschenwar.bsky.social and @neginowl.bsky.social sat down to discuss how @truthout.org and other independent news organizations will be affected by a Trump administration that seeks to crack down on left and progressive civil space. Watch the full interview here: truthout.org/video/heres-...
