Senate Republicans Thursday blocked a resolution directing Traitor 47 to end the war in Iran. Again. Only three Republicans—Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Rand Paul of Kentucky—crossed the aisle to vote with Democrats to advance the measure. Again. Mitch McConnell didn’t show. Again. And Democratic SenatorContinue Reading
The announcement came six months after the mother of “TODAY” host Savannah Guthrie disappeared., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. The American economy lost some steam this spring as the war in Iran pushed up energy prices. But don’t let that slower growth…Continue Reading
Interviews with political activists in Southern California showed stark differences in how migrants are viewed: either “like us” and deserving of rights or lawbreakers undeserving of social belonging and benefits…Continue Reading
Three-time Paralympian – and 2src16 Paralympic bronze medalist – Mohamed Lahna has achieved quite a remarkable feat: he completed a triathlon totaling approximately 5,3srcsrc kilometers right across the United States. Lahna accomplished this already mind-boggling distance using a leg prosthesis, raising over $166,srcsrcsrc for Save the Children and the Challenged Athletes Foundation in the process…Continue Reading
Thousands crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local authorities to request a national emergency and military support.Continue Reading
Wildfires continue to burn across Spain as crews battle blazes in Castellon and Zamora, with thousands evacuated and aircraft supporting firefighting efforts.Continue Reading
Spain has deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants overwhelmed police barricades., NewsFeed Spain has deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants overwhelmed police barricades. At least nine people are reported dead, and Italy says it supports temporarily tightening immigration controls for all travellers from Spain.Continue Reading
Three dead in violence in Nepal, as authorities enforce curfews and pledge to restore ‘peace and unity’., Three dead in violence in Nepal, as authorities enforce curfews and pledge to restore ‘peace and unity’. Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for calm after clashes between Hindu and Muslim groupsContinue Reading
Immigrants’ rights advocates are calling for a Georgia immigration detention facility to be shut down after a 29-year-old man died of leukemia. Advocates say Immigration and Customs Enforcement failed to provide medical attention while he was detained at the facility. Preicilano Trejo died on July 24 of acute leukemia, accordingContinue Reading
Forget fixing potholes and public parks. New York City could soon be running grocery stores. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to open five government-owned grocery stores to help bring some of his constituents cheaper grocery prices. However, the grocery stores and bodegas already serving the city are challengingContinue Reading
In our previous article, we argued that overwhelming military superiority no longer guarantees strategic success. Today, military and political outcomes have become increasingly disconnected. As Carl von Clausewitz observed, war is fought to achieve political objectives, with military force only one instrument among many in statecraft. Modern professional militaries areContinue Reading
North Korea is strategically closer to Russia and China than any time since the Korean War, while the U.S. does nothing to challenge the growing power of the Axis of Authoritarians (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea). The irony is that North Korea has, since 1994, wanted a normal relationshipContinue Reading