From the Trenches World Report
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By Didi Rankovic – Reclaim The Net
Speaking at an event celebrating press freedom, Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Luiz Edson Fachin renewed calls for Congress to craft mechanisms aimed at controlling so-called “fake news” online, a move that amplifies growing pressure for more regulation of digital speech in Brazil. Continue reading “Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Edson Fachin Renews Push for Regulation of Online Speech and “Fake News” Amid Press “Freedom” Forum”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
The future of the “Antisemitism Awareness Act” was thrown into jeopardy on Wednesday after Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey together with Rand Paul’s backing introduced a series of amendments to undermine the bill’s aim of outlawing criticism of Jews and Israel. Continue reading “Antisemitism Awareness Act ‘in Jeopardy’ After Pushback From Democrats and Rand Paul”
While DOGE may have saved $160 billion so far, the Pentagon now ‘needs’ $150 billion of new funding under the guise of supporting various Trump priorities.
Continue reading “House Committee Advances $150 Billion Bill For Top Military Projects”
The 19-year-old suspect accused of setting fire to a Tesla dealership in Kansas City has been released from federal custody after a judge cited the individual’s ADHD diagnosis and limited access to “gender-affirming care” in detention as factors in the decision. Continue reading “Tesla arson suspect released as judge cites DHD, lack of ‘gender-affirming care’ in jail”
Trump is committing genocide for Israel after publicly admitting to being bought and owned by the Adelsons. Continue reading “This Is The Dystopia We Warned About: All Of The Empires Worst Atrocities Are Out In The Open”
By Matt Agorist – The Free Thought Project
On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens.” This directive significantly expands the federal government’s role in local policing, blurring the lines between civilian law enforcement and military operations. It authorizes the transfer of excess military equipment to local police departments, increases federal funding for law enforcement, and provides legal protections for officers accused of misconduct. Critics argue that this move accelerates the militarization of the police and undermines civil liberties. Continue reading “Building the Standing Army: Trump’s New Order Hands Military Power to Local Cops”
Gaza’s Health Ministry said Tuesday that Israeli attacks killed 50 Palestinians and wounded 113 over the previous 24-hour period as US-backed strikes continue to pound the Strip amid a total Israeli blockade. Continue reading “Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 50 in 24 Hours Amid Starvation Blockade”
By Cindy Harper – Reclaim The Net
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced an £875,000 ($1,170M) expansion of his Shared Endeavour Fund, using the tragic mass stabbing and murders in Southport to justify an intensified campaign against what he describes as “online conspiracy theories and misinformation.” Continue reading “London Mayor Sadiq Khan Cites Southport Stabbing to Justify Targeting Online “Conspiracy Theories” and “Misinformation””
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
President Trump is not making good on his pledge to conduct mass deportations, according to a new analysis from Scripps News that dug into deportation numbers Immigration and Customs Enforcement has tried to hide. Continue reading “Scripps: ‘Mass Deportations’ Are Not Happening Under Trump”
Over 100 illegal immigrants were arrested at a Colorado Springs underground nightclub allegedly frequented by members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua (TdA) on Sunday.
Continue reading “Over 100 Illegal Aliens Arrested In Raid Of Underground Nightclub”
By Libby Emmons – The Postmillennial
The Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspended Judge Hannah Dugan after she was arrested last week for facilitating the escape of an illegal immigrant from her courtroom. That man was facing an April 18 pre-trial hearing in her courtroom on domestic violence charges. Continue reading “BREAKING: Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspends Judge Hannah Dugan after FBI arrest”
Tel Aviv has rejected a proposal for a five-year ceasefire in Gaza, which included the return of all detainees, Israeli media reported. Continue reading “Israel Rejects Five-Year Ceasefire Proposal, Seeks to Expand Operations in Gaza”
Sixty-eight people were killed by a US airstrike on a detention facility for African migrants in Yemen’s northwestern Saada province, Yemen’s Al Masirah TV has reported. Continue reading “Sixty-Eight Reported Killed by US Airstrike on African Migrant Facility in Yemen”
By Cindy Harper – Reclaim The Net
The European Union has begun wielding the controversial censorship law, the Digital Services Act (DSA), to intensify its crackdown on what it labels “misinformation” about immunization efforts. Framing the campaign as necessary for safeguarding democracy, the European Commission pointed to the European Democracy Action Plan and a reinforced Code of Conduct on Disinformation as foundational measures. According to the Commission, these initiatives, aligned with the DSA, create a “strong framework” to regulate content across major online platforms and search engines. Continue reading “European Union To Use Digital Services Act to Crack Down on Online Vaccine “Misinformation””
Continue reading ““The masters of the universe are Jews,” former US Senator declares in Israel”
Spanish power distributor Red Eléctrica announced on X early Tuesday that 99% of the country’s power capacity had been restored following a daylong, unprecedented blackout that plunged much of Europe’s Iberian Peninsula into chaos and darkness.
Details of the final days before Virginia Giuffre reportedly committed suicide have been revealed by her lawyer, who has said that the victim of Jeffrey Epstein was “positive” and had plans for her future in the days leading up to her death. Continue reading “Virginia Giuffre’s lawyer says she showed ‘no signs’ of wanting to commit suicide”
US airstrikes on Yemen killed 95 civilians and injured 192 in just one week, from April 16 to April 22, the Yemen Data Project (YDP) said in a new report. Continue reading “Trump’s Bombing Campaign in Yemen Killed 95 Civilians in One Week”
By Didi Rankovic – Reclaim The Net
In case there were any Chrome users who thought Google might put their privacy and security above its own, or the rest of the advertising industry’s business – they might be disappointed to learn that the giant has decided to continue allowing ad tech companies to target users via third-party cookies. Continue reading “Google Reverses Privacy Plans, Will Continue Allowing Third-Party Tracking in Chrome”
Israeli attacks on Gaza killed 167 Palestinians over 72 hours, according to death toll updates released by Gaza’s Health Ministry, as the daily US-backed slaughter continues amid a total Israeli blockade. Continue reading “Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill 167 Palestinians in Three Days Amid Total Siege”