Over a thousand protesters gathered near Tufts University on Wednesday after masked plainclothes immigration agents snatched Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts Ph.D ... Show more
Elon Musk’s family history reveals ties to apartheid and neo-Nazi politics.
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UC Davis Suspends Law Student Association over Its Vote to Divest from Israel: In California, UC Davis has suspended its Law Student Association and seized its ...
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17-Year-Old Walid Khaled Abdullah Ahmad Dies in Notorious Israeli Prison: Seventeen-year-old Palestinian Walid Khaled Abdullah Ahmad has died in an Israeli ...
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Calls Mount for Hegseth and Waltz Resignations as More Signal Chats from Yemen Attack Emerge
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Elon Musk’s Family History in South Africa Reveals Ties to Apartheid & Neo-Nazi Movements
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Quick Glance: Musk Invests $1 Million to Influence Wisconsin Court Elections
- Elon Musk distributed $1 million to a voter to sway the Wisconsin Supreme Court elections in favor of the GOP.
- The donation is part of Musk's efforts to gather signatures for a petition against 'activist judges' ahead of the April 1 election.
- Musk is backing Republican candidate Brad Schimel in his race against Democrat Susan Crawford, contributing over $20 million to his campaign.
- America PAC announced that the first million-dollar recipient was Scott A. from Green Bay, teasing more surprises in the following days.
ICE Detains Iranian Ph.D. Student in Alabama and Farmworker Union Leader in Washington
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Brazil’s Top Court Says Jair Bolsonaro Must Stand Trial over 2022 Coup, Poisoning Plot
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Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Faces Trial for Alleged Coup Conspiracy
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is set to stand trial over an alleged coup plot aimed at retaining power after his 2022 electoral defeat.
- The country's supreme court has approved criminal proceedings against Bolsonaro and seven close associates, including former ministers.
- They are accused of conspiring for a military takeover to block the democratically elected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office.
- Bolsonaro denies all charges, claiming to be a victim of political persecution, while the trial is expected to reach a verdict by the end of the year.
DHS Sec. Noem Parades in Front of El Salvador Supermax Jail as U.S. Courts Block Trump Expulsions
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JD Vance to Join Delegation Headed to Greenland Amid Trump Threats to Seize Territory
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Quick Glance: Usha Vance's Greenland Visit Canceled Amid Concerns
- The manager of Tupilak Travel declined Usha Vance's visit due to fears it could become a MAGA event.
- The initial itinerary included stops in Nuuk and Sisimiut but was revised to only include the Pituffik Space Base.
- Many Greenlanders welcomed the change in plans, preferring to avoid involvement in political events.
- The Greenland government supported the cancellation of the city visits, reinforcing that Greenland is not for sale.
Israel Kills Another 25 Palestinians in Gaza, Threatens to “Seize Territory”: Israel has killed another 25 people in Gaza as it continues its relentless attacks ...
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“If You’re Reading This, It Means I Have Been Killed”: Palestinian Journalists in Israel’s Crosshairs
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Trump Signs New Voting Executive Order; Critics Warn Millions Could Be Disenfranchised
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Waltz & Hegseth Face Calls to Resign Over Yemen Attack Plans Disclosure on Signal Chat
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Senate Committee Advances Nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz, Backer of Privatizing Medicare
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Palestinian Filmmaker Hamdan Ballal Freed After Being Assaulted by Israeli Settlers & Soldiers
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Israel Kills 38 Palestinians in Gaza; Israeli Court Orders Dr. Abu Safiya Held for 6 Months More
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“Fire Elon, Not Elmo”: Democrats Ridicule GOP Hearing Aimed at Defunding Public Media
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Salvadorans Protest U.S. Sending Venezuelans to “Imperial Prison”: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is arriving in El Salvador today ...
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ACLU Warns Trump Targeting of Another Law Firm Is “Despotic, Unpresidential”: The American Civil Liberties Union has accused President Trump of “despotic ...
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Hands Off Social Security: Drastic DOGE-Backed Changes Put Benefits for Millions at Risk
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Mass demonstrations in Turkey in response to Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest show the "wall of fear" has broken ... Show more
UNAIDS Warns Millions Could Die from U.S. Aid Cuts: The head of UNAIDS is warning the withdrawal of U.S. foreign aid could lead to 2,000 new HIV infections every ...
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U.S. Intelligence Agencies Omit Climate Change as National Threat: Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe were testifying before the Senate in a hearing focused on the ...
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As Washington obsesses over the group chat in which senior officials planned an attack on Yemen, there is almost no scrutiny of the deadly bombing campaign at ... Show more
Israeli strikes have killed at least 38 Palestinians in Gaza over the past 24 hours, including a mother and her five children ... Show more
The Washington Post reports many big law firms are now refusing to represent critics of President Trump, including former Biden officials ... Show more
USAID to Cancel Funding for Global Vaccine Alliance, a Possible Death Sentence for 1.2M Children
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SCOTUS Backs Regulations on Ghost Guns; Trump Tries to Cancel $65M Teacher-Training Grants
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Housing Dept. Collaborating with DHS to Identify Undocumented Residents in Subsidized Housing
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Israel Kills 6 in Syria as U.S. Lanches New Attacks on Yemen: In other news from the Middle East, an Israeli attack on southern Syria killed at least six people ...
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Sudanese Army Declares “Khartoum Is Free” After Seizing Capital Airport: In neighboring Sudan, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared “Khartoum is free” ...
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24 Die in South Korea’s Largest Wildfires Ever: In South Korea, at least 24 people have died in the nation’s worst-ever wildfires. More than 27 ...
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Quick Glance: Severe Wildfires in South Korea Claim 18 Lives
- Wind-driven wildfires in South Korea have killed 18 people and destroyed over 200 structures, including a 1,300-year-old temple.
- The fires have burned 43,330 acres, prompting the evacuation of 27,000 residents.
- About 4,650 firefighters and soldiers are battling the flames with the assistance of 130 helicopters, while strong winds hinder containment efforts.
- Authorities suspect human error may have caused several fires, potentially from fire used during grass clearing or sparks from welding.
South Sudanese Vice Pres. Machar Is Arrested in Sharp Escalation of Tensions: In South Sudan, opposition officials say the arrest of First Vice President Riek ...
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Russia and Ukraine Agree to Naval Ceasefire in Black Sea: Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea and a halt to attacks on energy ...
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10 Years of War on Yemen: Leaked War Plan Chats Overshadow U.S. Deadly History Targeting Yemen
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Report: DOGE Employee Known as “Big Balls” Once Helped Cybercrime Gang: Reuters has published a major exposé on one of Elon Musk’s top technologists at DOGE: the ...
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54 Die in Sudanese Airstrike on Market in North Darfur; South Sudan on Brink of Civil War
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AAUP & Middle East Studies Assoc. Sue Trump for Creating Climate of Repression on Campuses
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Full Interview: Ezgi Basaran on Mass Protests in Turkey, Musk Blocking Anti-Erdoğan Accounts & More
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1,400+ Arrested in Turkey as Erdoğan Jails Istanbul Mayor & Intensifies Authoritarian Crackdown
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Oscar-Winning Palestinian Filmmaker Hamdan Ballal Brutally Beaten in Mob Attack by Israeli Settlers
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Quick Glance: Palestinian Filmmaker Released After Settler Assault
- Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning film 'No Other Land,' was arrested by the Israeli army following an assault by settlers in the West Bank and was later released.
- He sustained head and stomach injuries and was taken to the hospital post-release.
- The attack occurred in Ballal's home village of Susya, where settlers attempted to graze sheep on private Palestinian land, leading to a violent confrontation.
- This incident reflects a troubling increase in settler violence in the area, with such attacks reportedly occurring daily in recent months.
“Do Not Let the World Look Away”: Israel Kills 2 More Journalists, Incl. Al Jazeera’s Hossam Shabat
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Columbia Student and Green Card Holder Sues Trump Administration After ICE Attempts to Arrest Her
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Remembering Hossam Shabat: Gaza Journalist Killed by Israel Was Placed on “Hit List” Before His Death
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Quick Glance: Final Words of Slain Gaza Journalist Resonate Globally
- Israeli forces killed two Palestinian journalists in Gaza, including Al Jazeera correspondent Hossam Shabat, who had prewritten final words for posthumous release.
- Shabat's message revealed his anticipation of being targeted and showcased his commitment to documenting the harsh realities in Gaza amid significant risks.
- The Israeli military has a history of labeling Palestinian journalists as terrorists, and the killings of Mansour and Shabat prompted urgent demands for international accountability.
- Shabat called on his colleagues to persist in their reporting from Gaza, stressing the critical nature of sharing their stories and the fight for Palestinian liberation.
USPS Chief Louis DeJoy Resigns as DOGE Prepares to Gut Agency: U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigned from his post Monday. DeJoy, who has been head of ...
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Quick Glance: DeJoy Resigns as Postmaster General
- Louis DeJoy has resigned from his position as Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service, appointing Doug Tulino as interim successor.
- His departure follows an agreement aimed at cost-cutting, raising concerns about a possible takeover by the Trump Administration.
- DeJoy, who led the USPS since 2020 and implemented significant reforms, initially intended to remain in his role until later this year.
- His resignation comes as the USPS reports its first profit in years, highlighting his efforts to stabilize the agency.
U.S. Judge Reaffirms Order Blocking Trump from Expelling Immigrants Using Wartime Order
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“Much Worse Than Ever Before”: Abubaker Abed Reports from Gaza as Israel Weighs Broader Invasion
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Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil: President Trump threatened Monday to impose 25% tariffs on any country that imports oil or gas ...
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34,000 Rallygoers Attend Bernie and AOC’s Denver Stop on “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour
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Israel Renews Attacks on Gaza’s Hospitals as Its Full-Scale War Continues: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the official death toll has topped 50,000 as Israel ...
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Trump Orders DOJ and DHS to Punish Law Firms That Challenge His Agenda: On Friday night, President Trump issued a memo directing Attorney General Pam Bondi and ...
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Israeli Settlers Brutally Attack Hamdan Ballal, Oscar-Winning Filmmaker, in Occupied West Bank
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U.S. Judge Blocks ICE from Deporting Activist Jeanette Vizguerra: A federal judge on Friday blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement from deporting Jeanette ...
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Columbia Caves to Trump Demands, Outlines Plans to Militarize Campus, Reinforce Censorship
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After the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, many pro-Palestine students at Columbia University fear that they could be next.
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SCOTUS Rejects Case Challenging NYT v. Sullivan: In more Supreme Court news, in a major win for press freedom, justices have declined to hear a case brought by ...
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On Sunday, Israeli forces bombed a surgical unit at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis — the largest functioning hospital in Gaza. The attack killed two people ... Show more
Musk’s PAC Offers Wisconsin Voters $100 as He Pours Millions into Key Supreme Court Race
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Law Prof. Katherine Franke Accuses Columbia of Empowering Trump by Agreeing to $400M “Ransom Note”
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In a stunning breach of security protocol, senior national security officials in the Trump administration unknowingly shared plans to bomb Yemen with a ... Show more
Georgetown Scholar Badar Khan Suri Remains in Immigration Jail After Masked Agents Snatched Him in D.C.
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South African Ambassador Returns Home to Warm Welcome After Expulsion from D.C.: South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool returned home to a hero’s welcome Sunday ...
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Quick Glance: Rasool Returns to South Africa with Pride
- Ebrahim Rasool, the South African ambassador expelled from the US, received a warm welcome upon his return to Cape Town.
- He stated that the expulsion, intended to humiliate him, is now worn as a badge of dignity, emphasizing the need to mend ties with the US.
- Rasool defended his comments regarding the changes in American politics and confirmed that South Africa would continue its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice despite external pressures.
- Supporters greeted Rasool with Palestinian flags, calling for solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Pro-Palestinian Cornell Student Momodou Taal Ordered to Surrender to ICE, Faces Possible Deportation
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Canadian PM Calls for Snap Election to Take On Trump, “Most Significant Crisis of Our Lifetimes”
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SCOTUS Hears Arguments in Key Louisiana Redistricting Case: The Supreme Court on Monday also heard arguments in a key voting rights case in Louisiana which could ...
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SCOTUS Rejects Landmark Youth Climate Case, Ending 10-Year Battle That Inspired New Legal Strategy
democracynow.org/2025/3/25/headlines/scotus_rejects_landmark_youth_climate_case_ending_10_year_battle_that_inspired_new_legal_strategy
Russian Missiles Injure Dozens in Ukraine’s Sumy; Ukraine Kills 6, Incl. 3 Russian Journalists
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U.S. Attacks on Yemen Kills at Least 2 More People in Sana’a: The U.S. continues to attack Yemen after Houthi fighters threatened to renew strikes on Red Sea ...
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Trump’s National Security Team Accidentally Shares Yemen War Plans with Journalist in Signal Chat
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South Korean Court Reinstates Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as President Ahead of Yoon Suk Yeol Ruling
democracynow.org/2025/3/24/headlines/south_korean_court_reinstates_prime_minister_han_duck_soo_as_president_ahead_of_yoon_suk_yeol_ruling
Quick Glance: Constitutional Court Overturns Impeachment of Prime Minister Han
- The Constitutional Court rejected the impeachment motion against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo with a vote of five to three.
- As a result, Han is immediately reinstated as prime minister and acting president.
- The impeachment motion, filed on December 27, 2022, accused Han of involvement in President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration.
- Han contended that the impeachment grounds were invalid and denied any involvement in the martial law decision.
Trump to Revoke Temporary Status of 530,000 People from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela
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Erdoğan Intensifies Crackdown on Rival İmamoğlu as Court Jails the Detained Istanbul Mayor
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Quick Glance: İmamoğlu: Erdoğan's Challenger with Strong Support
- Ekrem İmamoğlu is the official presidential candidate of his party, CHP, despite his arrest and the revocation of his university degree.
- He emphasizes democracy, freedom, and the rule of law as key elements of his political program and enjoys high popularity in polls compared to President Erdoğan.
- İmamoğlu believes there are many supporters in the population who oppose Erdoğan, viewing the allegations against him as politically motivated.
- Since his arrest, the CHP has mobilized support for İmamoğlu, raising the possibility of a new protest movement against the government.
Sudanese Army Sweeps Major Sites in Khartoum After Seizing Presidential Palace: Sudan’s military has retaken control over most of central Khartoum over the ...
democracynow.org/2025/3/24/headlines/sudanese_army_sweeps_major_sites_in_khartoum_after_seizing_presidential_palace
U.S. and Russia Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia as Negotiations Continue to End Ukraine War
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Pentagon Hosts Elon Musk But Skips Briefing on China After Media Reports: Elon Musk visited the Pentagon Friday for a high-level meeting with Defense Secretary ...
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Social Security Head Briefly Threatens to Shut Down Agency: The head of the U.S. Social Security Administration threatened on Friday to shut down the agency and ...
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WaPo: IRS Could Soon Release Personal Data of Immigrant Taxpayers to DHS: In other immigration news, The Washington Post is reporting the IRS is close to ...
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