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The suspect in the targeted shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers, a brutal attack that left two dead and two others critically injured, was captured Sunday evening following an intense manhunt. Continue reading “BREAKING: Suspected Minnesota assassin Vance Boelter arrested near his home”
Unusually far-right even in the generally far-right Israeli cabinet, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu has sparked some new controversy today in a speech to an ultra-nationalist youth conference, where he called for Israel to have full control over both Syria and Lebanon, on top of annexing Gaza and the West Bank. Continue reading “Israeli Minister Calls for Israeli Control Over Syria and Lebanon”
By Chip Gibbons – The Dissenter
As United States embassies and military bases across the Middle East braced for a potential Israeli strike against Iran, friends and family of Asif Rahman gathered inside the Albert V. Bryan U.S. Courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, for his sentencing. Continue reading “CIA Analyst Sentenced To Prison For Releasing Documents On Israel’s Plans To Strike Iran”
By Jim LobeKelley Beaucar Vlahos – Responsible Statecraft
Last night President Donald Trump acknowledged that his administration knew about the Israeli attacks on Iran. This morning on Truth Social he suggested that it was part of a plan to get Tehran to accept a nuclear deal and if they do not comply now, “it will only get worse.” Continue reading “Trump knew about Israel attacks, already threatening ‘next’ ones”
Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli forces killed 103 Palestinians and wounded 427 over the previous 24-hour period as Israeli troops continued to shoot people seeking aid, and airstrikes and artillery pounded the Strip. Continue reading “Israeli Forces Kill 103 Palestinians in Gaza, Including 21 Aid Seekers”
By Kyle Anzalone – Antiwar.com
A senior Israeli official told the Jerusalem Post that Tel Aviv and Washington worked together to convince Tehran that diplomacy was still possible after Israel was ready to attack Iran. Just hours before Israel’s massive assault began, President Donald Trump maintained he was still committed to talks. Continue reading “Official: US-Israeli Deception Gave Iran False Security Ahead of Attack”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Israel launched preemptive strikes against Iran on Thursday, bombing Iran’s nuclear sites and targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders for assassination in Tehran — all while the US was claiming to pursue “diplomacy” to avoid a war. Continue reading “Israel Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites, Targets IRGC Commanders and Scientists for Assassination”
Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Wednesday that Israeli forces slaughtered 120 Palestinians and injured 474 over the previous 24-hour period as IDF troops continued to shoot aid seekers and Israeli strikes continued to pound targets across the Strip. Continue reading “Israeli Forces Slaughter 120 Palestinians in Gaza, Including Dozens Near Aid Site”
Updated on June 11, 2025, at 9:59 pm EST
The US is on high alert in the Middle East and is anticipating a potential Israeli attack on Iran, The Washington Post has reported. Amid the anticipation, the US is reducing the presence of non-essential personnel in the region. Continue reading “US Anticipating Potential Israeli Attack on Iran”
By Cindy Harper – Reclaim The Net
A Liberal Party senator is pushing for a legislative comeback of a contentious online speech bill that once stalled in Parliament, opening the door to renewed debates over censorship and state control of digital platforms in Canada. Continue reading “The Censorship Bill That Wouldn’t Die Returns to Haunt Canadians”
By Kit Klarenberg – The Grayzone
Continue reading “Secret British plans to ‘defeat entire Russian Black Fleet’ revealed in leaks”
Boeing shares are down 7.5% in premarket trading in New York after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff — marking what appears to be the first fatal accident and hull loss involving any Boeing 787 variant since the aircraft’s debut in 2009.
By Katie Daviscourt and Ari Hoffman – The Postmillennial
Eight people were arrested after fireworks and rocks were thrown at police during anti-ICE riots on Wednesday night in Seattle, Washington. The events took place outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle. Continue reading “8 arrested after rioters throw rocks, fireworks at Seattle cops during anti-ICE riot at federal building”
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday night that he would deploy the National Guard “across the state” as anti-ICE protests hit major cities. Continue reading “Greg Abbott To Deploy National Guard Amid Texas Anti-ICE Protests”
Washington, D.C. — Today, Indivisible and a coalition of pro-democracy partner organizations announced the NO KINGS Nationwide Day of Defiance on Flag Day (June 14). The actions are set to take place during Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14. Instead of allowing this military parade to be the center of gravity, activists will make action everywhere else the story of America that day. Continue reading “Indivisible And Partners Announce ‘NO KINGS’ Nationwide Day of Defiance on Flag Day, During Trump’s Birthday Parade”
US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said in a press release on Tuesday that its forces launched an airstrike in northeast Somalia’s Puntland region on June 4 as the Trump administration continues to bomb the country at a record pace. Continue reading “US Launches Airstrike in Somalia’s Puntland Region, Says ISIS Targeted”
At least seventeen Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire as they were on their way to a US and Israeli-backed aid distribution site in central Gaza on Tuesday, Reuters reported, citing local health officials. Continue reading “Seventeen Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces Near Aid Site in Central Gaza”
By Ken Macon – Reclaim The Net
A controversial digital identity venture backed by OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman is preparing to establish a physical presence in the United Kingdom, starting with London on June 12, 2025. Continue reading “Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Empire Touches Down in London”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
You must bake the cake and you must serve the coffee. Continue reading “DOJ Sues Coffee House for Allegedly ‘Refusing to Serve Jews Coffee’”