US: Masked Federal Agents Undermine Rule of Law
United States federal immigration enforcement agents now commonly operate masked and without visible identification, compounding the abusive and unaccountable nature of the The Traitor administration’s mass deportation campaign, Human Rights Watch said today. The indefinite and widespread nature of these practices is fundamentally inconsistent with the United States’ obligations toContinue Reading
Somalia’s 2026 election risks a legitimacy crisis
Unilateral reforms and elite deadlock threaten the country’s fragile settlement., For the past 25 years, Somalia’s political transitions have not succeeded by accident. They were sustained through international engagement, pressure, and mediation aimed at preserving fragile political settlements. Today, however, Somalia stands at a dangerous crossroads. The federal government’s unilateralContinue Reading
Norway’s green transition is putting Sami culture at risk
Wind farm expansion is threatening Sami land rights, livelihoods and an Indigenous way of life., I am a Sami reindeer herder from northern Norway. My family and I have herded reindeer for generations. It is not just our livelihood, but an integral part of Sami culture – a way ofContinue Reading
WATCH LIVE: Officials provide update on Brown University shooting investigation
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The Downside to Mission Focus: Why the Intelligence Community Should Not Forget to Look Inward
OPINION — Not long ago, I was talking to an old friend and China analyst about the need for Intelligence Community (IC) analysts to spend significantly more time looking at themselves and their own agencies, processes, procedures, habits, biases, etc.—in other words, to be more introspective. I thought this anContinue Reading
Terrifying New Photos Emerge From the Jeffrey Epstein Estate
The latest photo dump from Democrats in the House Oversight Committee includes more famous men and upsetting Lolita quotes written on a woman’s body.Continue Reading
Mystery drones may be forcing Europe to choose: defend at home or arm Ukraine
European states appear spooked by the growing trend of drone sightings in their territories, which many are attributing to Russia. More countries are raising spending and creating task forces to counter these machines. The latest reaction came from Germany, which has created a Joint Drone Defense Center in Berlin. DaysContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1394: Ukraine’s drones devastate Russian air defenses and oil infrastructure as EU debates seizing Kremlin billions
Exclusives Three days after Ukraine’s drone blast, Russia’s missile sub still hasn’t moved. Why hasn’t the Russian submarine “Kolpino” moved in 3 days? Possibly because she’s damaged, and can’t move. Ukraine could save up to €100m a year on transfers. If parliament approves, Ukrainians could save €70-100mn annually on cross-borderContinue Reading
Headlines for December 18, 2025
House Rejects Resolutions Seeking Congressional Approval for Boat Strikes or Attack on Venezuela, Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Record $901 Billion Military Spending Bill, Israeli Army Shells Gaza Residential Area in Latest Violation of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, House Passes Healthcare Bill That Does Not Address Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums, House Advances Bill That WouldContinue Reading
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/18/2025
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Fact Check Search Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, weContinue Reading