ICE Releases New Detention Regulations Benefiting For-Profit Prison Companies
GEO Group asked ICE to make modifications to benefit the company.
Trump’s Ballroom Price Soars to $600 Million — Half of Which Taxpayers Will Fund
Recent polling indicates that Americans oppose the White House ballroom project by a 2 to 1 margin.
Everyone Has a Role to Play in Supporting the Strike at Delaney Hall ICE Jail
The uprising at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, has become a focal point for broader resistance to ICE.
Temporary Blocking of Idaho’s Bathroom Ban Isn’t Actually a Win for Trans Rights
The federal court order means trans people could face arrest if they don’t use single-user facilities when available.
Minnesota Trade Unionists Are Among the Federally Indicted ICE Observers
These federal arrests are part of a broader attack on Trump’s political enemies that he has ramped up in recent months.
New Film Journacide Investigates Israel’s Killing of Reporters in Lebanon
We’re seeing the targeting of and double-tap strikes on journalists that we've seen in Gaza, says filmmaker Seán Murray.
Changes at Education Department Will Leave Many Vulnerable Students at Risk
The Trump administration has taken aggressive new steps this week to shut down the Department of Education.
Feds Charge 15 Minnesotans With Conspiracy for Anti-ICE Protests
Community defense attorney Anna Hall called the charges a “naked political attack on Minnesota.”
Dozens of Women Join Hunger and Labor Strike at Delaney Hall ICE Jail
“We are mothers, daughters, sisters. We are women that are being unjustly imprisoned,” the women said in a video.
The EPA Illegally Terminated Climate Justice Grants, a Federal Judge Rules
But the judge didn’t order the program’s resumption and denied a request to extend the deadline for awarding grants.
For Second Time in 7 Months, Baby Formula Linked to Infant Botulism Is Recalled
The recalls have fueled concerns about the safety of infant formula and the effectiveness of federal oversight.
Corporate Media Covers AI as a Contest of Elites. In That Framing, We All Lose.
Reporting on Elon Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit said it would “shape the future” — but never covered whose futures are at stake.
Trump Admin Admits to Using Grok to Bomb Iran In Federal Lawsuit Backing Musk
The Trump administration is defending Musk’s data center by admitting that it has used its AI to enable strikes on Iran.
Leaked Iran Agreement Contradicts Trump’s Claims About $300B Postwar Aid
The deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz, establishes a reconstruction fund, and halts hostilities for at least 60 days.
Is Affordability a Climate Issue? Philadelphia Hunger Strikers Said Yes.
A recent hunger strike in Philadelphia demonstrated the expanding scope of environmental justice organizing.
“Without Me, There Would Be No Israel,” Trump Says as Israel Remains in Lebanon
Critics say it’s not the first time a president has vented their anger with Netanyahu with no resulting material change.
Trump Administration Drops Effort to Halt Wind Energy Projects Across the US
Clean energy production surges despite a slew of policy, permitting, and procedural hurdles imposed by the White House.
Maersk Still Shipping Weapons Components to Israel, Despite Claiming Otherwise
“Maersk facilitated the transport of bullets Israel used to snipe Palestinian children in the head," said one activist.
Elon Musk Celebrated Imminent Trillionaire Status by Stoking Pogroms in Belfast
Dozens of people have been burned out of their homes after Musk used X to incite anti-immigrant mobs in Ireland.
Nonconsensual Drug Testing Has Criminalized Tens of Thousands of Pregnant People
New York can’t squander another chance to protect pregnant people from criminalization.
DOJ Approves Another Merger Amid Fears Trump Allies Will Tighten Grip on Media
Free press advocate Craig Aaron explains the stakes of billionaire-owned Paramount potentially acquiring Warner Bros.
NY Amazon Driver Fired for Posting Pro-Union Content on Social Media
When Esly Paredes started speaking up in favor of a city council bill that Amazon opposes, the company cracked down.
As Federal Voting Rights Law Is Gutted, Some States Step In to Fill the Gap
In the wake of recent SCOTUS rulings, states are passing their own versions of the Voting Rights Act.
At the Department of Homeland Security, a Culture of Sexual Violence Runs Deep
Dozens of ICE, CBP, and Border Patrol officers have been charged with sexual abuse of women or children.
Congenital Syphilis Skyrockets as US Has Shortage of Drug That Treats It
“We’re talking about the US not being able to make the drug penicillin. Which is ridiculous,” said one expert.
Trump Demands GOP-Controlled House Expel Dem Lawmaker Jamie Raskin
The president and his allies are also reportedly working on a resolution to “expunge” his past impeachments.
US Is Terrorizing Its Own Citizens With “Less-Lethal” Weapons, Victim Says
Human rights experts condemn the increasing use of weapons like tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber bullets.
FIFA Proposes Opening Match Between Israel and Palestine for Youth Tournament
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has long been accused of currying favor with Trump and other autocrats.
Did Optics Prevent Invoking of Insurrection Act and Suspension of Habeas Corpus?
“Public pushback, agitation, and outcry can work. Even now. Keep it up,” said law professor Leah Litman.
Under Trump, Corruption and Governance Have Become Indistinguishable
We need a movement to take back what has been stolen and make it impossible for so few to steal so much again.
FDA “Study” on Mifepristone Revealed Weeks After SCOTUS Blocks Restrictions
Some reproductive rights defenders have questioned the timing of the study's announcement.
Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Restrictions, Orders Restart of Asylum Processing
The ruling strikes down Trump's freeze on processing for immigrants from 39 countries, which left many in legal limbo.
Scared of ICE, Angry at Trump, and Facing Red Tape, Many Are Skipping World Cup
Hotel bookings lag in all US host cities, and in several a majority of hotel owners say the tournament is a “non-event.”
Lawyers Are Building a New Infrastructure to Fight Trump’s Deportation Machine
Lawyers and activists are organizing “habeas projects” to file petitions on behalf of unlawfully detained immigrants.
Trump-Deported Migrants Remain Locked Up in Eswatini, Where They Have No Ties
The African country agreed to receive up to 160 people removed from the US in exchange for $5.1 million.
UK to Sanction Israel Over Settlement Project That Would Cut West Bank in Half
The settlement project would make a two-state solution, which the UK and other European countries support, impossible.
As Censorship Expands, Autonomous Libraries Are Springing Up to Fill the Gaps
From California to Illinois to Oregon, flourishing anarchist libraries are spreading knowledge and building community.
Hunger Strikers in Adelanto ICE Jail Moved to Solitary After Meeting Congressmen
People are “risking their own well-being just to have their voices heard,” said one advocate.
House Rejects Ro Khanna’s Effort to Block US-Israel Military Integration
Khanna introduced an amendment to strike down the proposal on Thursday, but was met with widespread opposition.
As Anti-LGBTQ Censorship Expands, These Cities Have Cancelled Pride This Year
With red states cracking down on LGBTQ+ events, groups in several cities say organizing Pride is dangerous.
Everybody Hates Data Centers
Anarchists, union activists, Indigenous organizers, and disgruntled Trumpists find themselves side by side in the fight.
Lawsuit Challenges Legality of Trump’s UFC Event at White House Next Week
The “UFC Freedom 250” event is slated to take place on June 14.
3 of RFK Jr.’s Favorite Anti-Vax Studies Are Being Retracted or Scrutinized
Kennedy has responded to outbreaks of measles and whooping cough in the US by pushing disinformation about vaccines.
Outrage Mounts at Assaults of Journalists and Hunger Strikers at Delaney Hall
Press freedom groups and hunger strikers detail abuses and retaliation by ICE agents, police, and GEO Group staff.
An “ICE Chaser” Describes Being Targeted With Rubber Bullets
Journalist Amanda Moore spent months following Gregory Bovino and covering immigration crackdowns around the US.
Trump’s Ex-Border Patrol Chief Joined Portugal Far Right Mass Deportation Summit
Ahead of the event, Gregory Bovino cited Nazi Germany’s lead general, Erwin Rommel, as an inspirational figure.
Trump Moved to Eliminate Chemical Safety Board Before Deadly Spill Killed 11
New polling shows even 82 percent of Trump supporters want stronger federal protections from toxic pollution.
Senate Bill to Fund ICE and CBP Contains Zero Reforms to ICE
This rewards agencies “that have terrorized communities across the country,” said Amnesty International.
Adam Hamawy, Doctor Who Served in Gaza During Genocide, Wins New Jersey Primary
Hamawy called for “health care, not bombs; to abolish ICE; and to unrig this economy.”
Trump Admin Moves to Denaturalize 17 Americans in Attack on Legal Immigration
“The government has used this power in the past to target people it views as political opponents,” said a law professor.
British Politicians Accuse Elon Musk of Stoking Racist Violence in Belfast
Musk encouraged his base to take to the streets shortly before rioters stormed immigrant neighborhoods in Belfast.
Trump Admin Is Turning Ocean Into a Gas Station and Garbage Dump, Expert Says
Along with dismantling vital sea monitoring, Trump aims to expand deep sea mining and loosen fishing regulations.
Experts Warn Trump Order Would Effectively End the Ability to Vote by Mail
Congressional Democrats and all 23 Democratic state attorneys general are urging courts to block the order.
Google’s New AI-Fueled Search Bar Threatens to Further Upend Journalism Industry
Independent journalism needs a lifeline to survive as Google urges readers toward AI summaries instead of article links.
SpaceX IPO May Help Fuel Reach of Musk’s Racist Far Right Politics
Elon Musk wants government “to be the site of injection for new services from Silicon Valley,” says Quinn Slobodian.
Mamdani’s City-Run Clinic Will Deny Gender-Affirming Care to Patients Under 19
A planned New York City clinic for trans patients adopts an age limit used in Trump’s anti-trans executive orders.
Israel Moves Gaza Hospital Director Hussam Abu Safiya to Solitary Confinement
Abu Safiya was “one of the most prominent voices of Gaza’s decimated healthcare sector,” according to Amnesty.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s $100K H-1B Visa “Fee” as Unlawful
US District Judge Leo Sorokin found that the “fee” Trump imposed on the visa program was actually an unlawful tax.
San Diego Mosque Shooting Follows Decades of State-Enabled Anti-Muslim Violence
Seeking safety from state institutions that enact anti-Muslim violence is a contradictory strategy.
Trump Admin Urges Legal Aid Groups to Give Up Migrant Children’s Sensitive Data
If the federal government is handed confidential data about children’s legal defense, their cases could be undermined.
Fired Journalist Says Bari Weiss Pushed to Air Propaganda on CBS News
“Bari Weiss is not a journalist. She is an asset of the Trump administration,” said progressive group Our Revolution.
Higher Education Must Not Become a Research Arm of Militarized Power
Universities risk becoming agents of militarized socialization rather than sites of democratic education.
Under Mamdani, New York Will Open a Free Child Care Center for City Workers
The center could be a model for other cities exploring ways to make life more affordable for workers.
Judge Blocks Trump From Holding Food Aid Hostage to Force His Agenda on States
Hundreds of thousands have already lost federal food assistance since the passage of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Texas Universities’ Crackdown on LGBT Courses and DEI Is Getting Worse
As pressure intensifies, universities have restructured, fired faculty, cancelled classes and limited discussion topics.
Pennsylvania Communities Are Beating Back a Wave of Water System Privatization
As corporations angle to squeeze profits out of water systems throughout Pennsylvania, towns are fighting back.
Trump’s Controversial Sale of Arctic Drilling Rights Draws Almost No Interest
"Oil and gas companies ... know that drilling in the Arctic Refuge is a losing proposition,” said a critic of the sale.
Pentagon Hires Convicted January 6 Rioter to Counterterrorism Role
The 24-year-old Trump loyalist was hired for a Defense Department role on “irregular warfare and counterterrorism.”
The New School Investigates Student Leaders Who Voted to Strip Hillel of Funding
“This is extremely worrying when we made a very basic case about international law,” said the student senate chair.
Israeli Military Kills 7-Month-Old Palestinian Baby in West Bank
Israel has killed at least 240 Palestinian children in the West Bank since October 2023.
Can States Mitigate the Damage From Trump’s New Medicaid Work Requirements?
States can hire navigators to help people manage the reporting requirements and remain enrolled in Medicaid.
GOP Praises Pulte While Dems Point Out He May Not Even Legally Qualify
Federal law requires the director of national intelligence to “have extensive national security expertise.”
Trump’s Attack on Medicaid Will Harm Children’s Long-Term Health, Doctors Warn
Critics say the new rule will also harm people with serious illnesses such as cancer and HIV/AIDS.
Families of Victims Who Died From Heat in Prison Fight to Prevent More Deaths
Over 200,000 incarcerated people face deadly summer heat in California and Texas.
Amazon Is Using AI to Disempower Workers. The US Labor Movement Must Fight Back.
Amazon is using AI in terrifying ways to disempower workers. We must fight back.
Netanyahu Pushes Congress to Adopt a New Structure for US Military Aid to Israel
As opposition to Israel grows, the system would make US aid less transparent and more deeply embedded in supply chains.
House Votes to Roll Back Food Aid for Women and Children Amid Rising Food Prices
The proposed cut is estimated to strip modest fruit and vegetable benefits from nearly 5.4 million WIC participants.
FIFA Is Legitimizing Israeli Clubs That Play in Illegal West Bank Settlements
The football governing body promised to investigate illegal Israeli settlement clubs — but then allowed them to play on.
Trump Storms Off After “Meet the Press” Host Asks for Proof of “Rigged” Races
Election officials are “crooked just like you’re crooked, your press is crooked," Trump told a reporter.
Trump Told Netanyahu Not to Bomb Iran — But Israel Did Anyway
Iran and Israel exchanged fire overnight in the most serious escalation since a nominal truce was reached in April.
US Helicopter Downed Over Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Further Escalation
Two US officials told CNN that the Apache helicopter was brought down by an Iranian drone.
Trump’s Cabinet Praises Him Once Every 6 Sentences, Analysis Finds
Historians have ranked Trump's cabinet as one of the worst in U.S. history.
Trump Claims NBA Finals Crowd Cheered Him After “Thunderous” Booing
Trump's appearance led to the closure of streets and the cancellation of a popular outdoor viewing event of the game.
New York’s Iconic Queer Beach Faces Looming Privatization Scheme
Queer New Yorkers are fighting for Riis Beach as a developer with Israeli government ties plans a private beach club.
Trump Plan Would Give Political Appointees More Control Over Federal Grant Money
The rule would also prohibit distribution of federal grants to organizations that “promote anti-American values.”
What I’ve Learned From 25 Years of Covering the Global War on Terror
In his farewell column, Tom Engelhardt outlines how US imperialism came home in the form of Donald Trump.
Over 160 Years After Abolition, Anti-Black Racism Still Structures US Economy
Scholars Michelle Holder and Jeannette Wicks-Lim share their analysis of the formation of US anti-Black racism.
New Cafés in Gaza Can’t Conceal Tent Cities and Mountains of Rubble
Gaza desperately needs reconstruction. Instead, Israel’s blockade has given rise to an unjust economy.
Dem Lawmakers Condemn Trump’s Attempts to Influence Upcoming Colombian Elections
Trump endorsed far-right candidate Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged to “disembowel the left.”
The US May Not Have Troops on the Ground, But Venezuela’s Government Is Occupied
As Delcy Rodríguez capitulates to US demands, the Venezuelan left is calling for resistance.
Israeli Firm Accused of Launching Smear Campaigns During US, European Elections
The smear campaigns reportedly targeted left-wing and pro-Palestine candidates in Scotland, New York, and France.
DOJ Targets Michigan Palestine Solidarity Activists With Federal Charges
The charges follow escalating repression by the University of Michigan against pro-Palestine students since 2024.
New Billionaire Jared Kushner Is Mired in Conflicts of Interest as “Peace Envoy”
Jared Kushner, like the rest of the Trump family, uses the White House for personal enrichment.
Nearly 100 Billionaires Donate to Collins in Race That May Decide Senate Control
The donors’ net worth is $888 billion, nearly nine times Maine’s entire 2025 economic output. None are Maine residents.
The New School Guts Faculty and Staff as Higher Ed Intensifies Austerity
“If this kind of austerity can happen at The New School, it can happen everywhere,” says professor Jeremy Varon.
10 Years After Pulse, Protecting Queer Spaces Is Critical for Liberation
LGBTQIA+ bars are places to dance and drink, but they are also sites for building our futures.
FBI Raids Ohio Voting Rights Organization
Ohio Organizing Collaborative board member Prentiss Haney accused the feds of using “straight-up intimidation tactics.”
Critics View Trump’s New DNI Pick Jay Clayton as Unqualified, Picked for Loyalty
Like Trump's pick for “acting” DNI Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton does not have an “extensive” national security background.
Conservation Groups Sue to Block SpaceX Land Deal in Texas Wildlife Refuge
The groups argue SpaceX's test launches send rocket debris into the area, which is home to an endangered ocelot.
Trump Has Said Iran War Deal Is Close at Least 38 Times Since Start of Conflict
New polling shows that two-thirds of Americans do not view Trump as an effective negotiator to end the war.
Trump Attacks GOP Lawmakers After House Passes Bipartisan Iran War Resolution
Despite Trump calling the vote “unpatriotic,” nearly 7 in 10 Americans back ending the war in Iran as soon as possible.
Trump Says a Ceasefire in the Middle East Means “Shooting in a Moderate Manner”
Trump’s comments excuse his failure to end the Iran war, and justify Israel’s violations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Iran’s Soccer Team Says US Revoked Its Ticket Allocation Ahead of World Cup
The US has posed numerous obstacles for Iran’s soccer team, and is now restricting other participants.
A Montana Firm Run by a Trump Donor Receives Billions in Border Wall Contracts
Barnard Construction Company, Inc., has received $4.54 billion in awards from Customs and Border Protection alone.
Anti-Austerity Protests Rock World Cup Kick-Off in Mexico
The mothers of disappeared people have also been protesting, trying to reach the stadium, says José Luis Granados Ceja.
Somali Referee Denied US Entry for World Cup Gets Hero’s Welcome Back Home
The Trump administration baselessly accused the award-winning referee of having “terror” ties.
US Turnaround on International Vaccines Comes Too Late for Hundreds of Thousands
The State Department finally overruled RFK Jr.’s defunding of a group that vaccinates 60 percent of children globally.
Construction Companies May Be Aiding and Abetting Israel’s War Crimes in Lebanon
“This trail of destruction across southern Lebanon has rendered entire areas uninhabitable,” said an Amnesty director.
This Transportation Bill Provision Could Shield Uber and Lyft From Lawsuits
Uber currently faces thousands of class-action lawsuits for rampant sexual assault cases and other accident injuries.
With SpaceX Set to Go Public, Elon Musk Could Soon Become the First Trillionaire
Critics warn SpaceX’s initial public offering may be a threat to market stability and Americans’ retirement savings.
No Abandonment, No Bunkers: Preparing for Disaster Together
“Preparedness isn’t just about having stuff,” says Kelly Hayes.
Artists Celebrate Removal of Trump’s Name From Kennedy Center as a Step Forward
But workers are still being fired in violation of their union contract, says the co-founder of Hands Off the Arts.
Trump Calls Iran Deal “Complete” as Questions Linger Over Its Terms
The “deal” with Iran would actually be a 60-day ceasefire and is not yet a permanent agreement, critics point out.
“We Will Be Taking Kharg Island” — Trump Threatens Invasion of Iran
Trump threatened to hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” then announced hours later he had “cancelled the scheduled strikes.”
Rubio Signs Sports Diplomacy Deal With UFC Ahead of Weekend Fight at White House
Partnerships between the White House and UFC have raised a bevy of ethical concerns and legal questions.
Trump Justifies War by Citing Nuclear Promise Iran Already Made Before It Began
“Iran will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon,” Iran's foreign minister said before the war began.
Obama Casts Doubts on Any Trump-Negotiated “Deal” to End Iran War
Obama also criticized Trump's foreign policy strategy of trying to “bully our way” to solutions.
Trump Says “I Love Inflation” as Americans Face Highest Rate in 3 Years
Trump claims ending the Iran War will curb inflation, but several questions remain — including when the war will end.
US Bombs Water Facilities in Iran, a Possible War Crime Violation
Deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure are considered a war crime under international law.
Iran’s Soccer Team Forced to Return to Mexico Immediately After First Game
Iran’s soccer team is “the most oppressed” of the teams participating in the World Cup, said the team’s head coach.