The International Court of Justice ordered Israel on Friday to immediately cease its military offensive in Rafah, citing a failure to protect civilian life. The court’s president, Judge Nawaf Salam, stated that Israel’s current measures are insufficient to mitigate the immense risks facing the population in the Gaza Strip.
The Biden administration is reportedly withholding shipments of two types of Boeing-made precision bombs to pressure Israel, following the start of an offensive in Rafah. While the White House has not formally confirmed the delay, the move signals a potential shift in policy regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The Trump administration is moving to supply Israel with tens of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs, marking a significant escalation in military support. The $2.8 billion package includes 60,000 munitions, including MK-84s and I-2000 penetrator warheads, despite ongoing international scrutiny over the use of such weapons in Gaza and Lebanon.
The Biden administration has quietly approved a massive new shipment of weapons to Israel, including over 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound bombs and 25 F-35A fighter jets. This $2.5 billion package arrives despite mounting international pressure and internal warnings regarding the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza.
A bipartisan coalition of over 150 members of Congress and a massive alliance of advocacy groups are pressuring the Trump administration to abandon plans to cede a portion of Yosemite National Park to a private real-estate developer, citing concerns over corporate influence and the integrity of public lands.
A federal search warrant executed at the Fulton County Election Hub has ignited intense scrutiny over the administration’s strategy for the upcoming 2026 midterms. The raid, which targeted materials from the 2020 presidential election, is being framed by critics as a tactical escalation to challenge state-run election infrastructure.
A heavy federal presence descended on a Fulton County warehouse Wednesday as FBI agents executed a search warrant to seize 2020 election ballots. The site, long a focal point for debunked fraud conspiracies, became the latest battleground in a broader push by the Trump administration to scrutinize local election records.
FBI Director Kash Patel drew sharp rebukes from Democratic lawmakers during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Tuesday, where he repeatedly declined to disavow Donald Trump’s baseless claims regarding the 2020 election results, instead citing ongoing investigations to avoid direct answers.
The U.S. Senate blocked a sweeping cryptocurrency bill on Tuesday, as a bipartisan coalition rejected the legislation over fears it would entrench conflicts of interest for public officials. The 50-49 vote effectively killed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, stalling major industry-backed reform until after the midterms.
Under the banner of protecting traditional family values, the Turkish government has launched a sweeping campaign of arrests and censorship against the LGBTQ+ community. Global human rights monitors and local coalitions are now demanding the immediate release of dozens of activists detained in raids spanning 15 provinces across the country.
As Recep Tayyip Erdogan celebrated his presidential runoff victory on Sunday, human rights defenders, Kurdish citizens, and LGBTQ+ activists expressed profound anxiety. With the Supreme Election Council confirming a 52.18% win, many fear the next chapter of his two-decade rule will deepen existing authoritarian trends and social divisions.
The Congressional Budget Office reported Tuesday that the U.S. military conflict with Iran has reached nearly $40 billion in direct costs. This assessment, which lawmakers warn is likely an underestimate, highlights significant financial strain on the Department of Defense and rising inflationary pressures for American consumers.
A Human Rights Watch report published Thursday alleges that Israel is committing crimes of extermination and genocide by intentionally denying Palestinians in Gaza access to water, a policy the organization claims has directly resulted in thousands of deaths from dehydration and preventable disease over the past year.
Ed Sheeran is navigating a wave of public condemnation following the removal of rapper Macklemore from his US stadium tour. The decision, driven by pressure from NFL venue owners including billionaire Robert Kraft, followed Macklemore’s vocal support for Palestine and his performance of the song "Hind’s Hall."
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has lost the public relations battle in Michigan, according to new polling that shows the influential lobby group is now viewed more unfavorably by voters in the swing state than both the National Rifle Association and former President Donald Trump.
Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, citing a series of high-stakes allegations. The move targets Hegseth’s role in unauthorized combat operations in Iran and Yemen, alongside a controversial campaign of extrajudicial boat bombings that have resulted in hundreds of fatalities.
A federal judge has rejected the Kennedy Center board’s latest attempt to attach Donald Trump’s name to the performing arts facility, dismissing claims that the move was necessary to avert a financial collapse. The ruling reaffirms that any such memorialization requires explicit congressional approval, which remains absent.
A new study in The Lancet argues that a 3% tax on the world’s billionaires provides the most viable path to replacing depleted humanitarian aid. With international development funding cratering following recent policy shifts in the United States, researchers suggest this levy could save nearly 30 million lives by 2030.
A high-stakes showdown in the U.S. Senate arrives Tuesday as lawmakers weigh whether to break the filibuster for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The legislation, which arrives amid a massive industry lobbying push, faces intense scrutiny over whether it provides a structural path for President Donald Trump’s personal enrichment.
A new watchdog analysis reveals that a trio of cryptocurrency bills currently moving through Congress could provide significant financial windfalls for Donald Trump and his family. Critics argue the industry-backed package is designed to bolster the president’s business empire while shielding his digital assets from federal oversight.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced the Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act, positioning the legislation as a necessary firewall against Donald Trump’s control of World Liberty Financial. The move comes as the Senate prepares to vote on a separate GOP-backed crypto bill that Warren argues contains dangerous regulatory loopholes.
Noor Abdalla welcomed her son in New York City on Monday while her husband, Palestinian rights activist Mahmoud Khalil, remained in a Louisiana detention center. Federal authorities rejected an emergency request for a temporary furlough, forcing the father to experience the birth of his first child through a phone call.
Internal documents reveal that the Board of Immigration Appeals fast-tracked the deportation case of Palestinian rights activist Mahmoud Khalil, bypassing standard timelines. The process, marred by the recusal of several judges, has drawn sharp criticism from legal experts who describe the speed and handling of the proceedings as unprecedented.
Mahmoud Khalil walked free from a Louisiana detention center Friday after 104 days behind bars, emerging as a flashpoint in the conflict between federal immigration policy and student activism. The former Columbia organizer, once accused of threatening U.S. foreign policy, vowed to continue his fight against the administration’s targeting of protesters.
Declaring the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence a history-defining moment, U.S. Congressman Greg Casar called on Washington Tuesday to abandon the pursuit of increasingly autonomous technology. Speaking in D.C., the Texas Democrat urged global cooperation to prevent the creation of systems that could ultimately escape human control.
The family of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and former Columbia University student, released footage showing his recent arrest by Department of Homeland Security agents in New York City. The video captures the plainclothes officers forcing Khalil into an unmarked vehicle while refusing to provide identification or a warrant.
A former Columbia University graduate student and the Palestine Working Group filed a federal lawsuit Monday, accusing the institution of fostering a hostile environment that enabled the harassment of pro-Palestinian students. The litigation follows a period of intense campus unrest and the targeted detention of student activists.
Every one of the 27 federal judges appointed by Donald Trump during his second term has refused to directly acknowledge that Joe Biden won the 2020 election or to characterize the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as an insurrection, according to a report by the advocacy group Demand Justice.
At least 22 people have been killed in Nepal as a youth-led uprising against systemic corruption and government impunity spiraled into violence. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday after demonstrators stormed the parliament building and set fire to the homes of several high-ranking officials across Kathmandu.
A sweeping dismissal of senior FBI officials and federal prosecutors on Friday has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department, targeting personnel involved in the investigation of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The move signals a broad administrative effort to overhaul the federal law enforcement ranks under the new Trump presidency.
