The CIA now supports the theory that the coronavirus pandemic may have originated from an accidental lab leak in China. According to a New York Times report, the CIA’s shift toward favoring the theory is not based on new intelligence but on a reassessment of existing evidence. The report indicated the agency’s analysis includes a […]...
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized President Donald Trump for firing up to 15 independent inspectors general. Schumer called the dismissals a “chilling purge” and accused Trump of showing a “lawless approach” to governance. The firings, which affect key federal agencies, may violate federal law requ...
President Donald Trump, who withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) soon after his inauguration last week, said he may reconsider rejoining the global body. Speaking at a rally in Las Vegas, Trump criticized the funding imbalance, noting the U.S. paid $500 million annually while China contributed only $39 million. Trump justified the...
President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan is defending his decision to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE raids in schools, hospitals and churches. Speaking on ABC’s “This Week” with Martha Raddatz, Homan addressed the administration’s mass deportation plans. Raddatz questioned the policy change that ends the restriction on...
Dozens were arrested in a major raid by the Drug Enforcement Agency near Denver targeting the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua or TdA gang. The raid took place at a secret “invite-only” nightclub in Adams County. Nearly 50 people, described as “illegal aliens,” were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE. Authori...
Colombia has agreed to all of President Donald Trump’s demands on deporting illegal migrants from the U.S., the White House has announced. The deal follows a diplomatic row sparked by Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s earlier refusal to allow deportees on U.S. military aircraft. Trump responded with threats of tariffs, a travel ban, and fina...
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza are returning home through the Netzarim Corridor. This marks their first journey back north since the Israel’s genocide began in 2023. Videos show vehicles and carts loaded with belongings queuing near the al-Rashid road checkpoint along Gaza’s coastline. Hamas called the return “a victory” a...
President Donald Trump has announced the delivery of 1,800 MK-84 bombs to Israel. The Pentagon lifted the hold on the 2,000-pound munitions last week after informing Israeli officials. The weapons were delayed under former president Joe Biden’s administration. Biden had paused the shipment in May, citing concerns over civilian casualties duri...
President Donald Trump’s suggestion for Egypt and Jordan to absorb millions of Palestinian refugees from Gaza has drawn widespread global criticism and confusion. Over the weekend, Trump proposed relocating Gaza’s 1.5 million people, calling the region “a mess.” The proposal faced immediate rejection from Egypt and Jordan. Jordania...
By Dr. James J. Zogby There are two realities that must be confronted in any consideration of “What’s next for Gaza?” The first is that it would be naïve and risky to put too much faith in this current cease-fire. The second is that failing to understand the true human toll of this war is […]