Democracy Now! — Coverage Tracked by Aletheia
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Greenland approves trilateral deal with Denmark and U.S. following pressure from Trump
Greenland has agreed to a trilateral pact with Denmark and the United States, concluding months of diplomatic negotiations driven by intense U.S. interest in the Arctic territory. The framework aims…
Polls Close in Maine as Democrats Make Final Push to Oust Sen. Susan Collins
Voters across the nation are casting ballots in pivotal congressional races and ballot initiatives, including high-stakes contests such as Maine's Senate race. Coverage highlights a range of Election…
Democrats projected to flip North Carolina as Senate election results roll in
Former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper is projected to win North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Michael Whatley in a crucial pickup for Democrats. The victory is part of a…
Israel’s Arab voters hug their civic rights
Recent Israeli elections yielded record turnout among Arab voters, resulting in increased representation and an absence of a clear governing majority for any bloc. While Prime Minister Benjamin…
Netanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war
Israel is preparing for its first parliamentary elections since the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent war in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intense political competition amid…
Trump and the MAGA enthusiasm strategy
National attention has turned to aggressive Republican legal and political strategies across key Senate and gubernatorial races, including a Department of Justice lawsuit challenging election…
The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections
The Department of Justice has begun notifying county officials across the country of plans to deploy personnel to monitor local polling places. While federal monitoring is a standard procedure…
Clean California’s voter rolls, and show the work
Federal prosecutors in California recently charged 28 green-card holders with unlawfully registering or voting, renewing national debate over voter roll maintenance and election integrity. While…
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy Witkoff
Russia has released 74-year-old American citizen Stephen Hubbard after more than four years of imprisonment. The release occurred following a meeting in Russia between U.S. special envoy Steve…
French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says
Following a weekend of mass demonstrations that devolved into destructive rioting and looting across several French cities, authorities imposed curfews to quell unrest and restore order. Over 2,400…
The Pogrom Inside the Riots
Large-scale demonstrations over rising living costs and public service conditions in France and across Europe escalated into violent clashes, looting, and arson over the weekend. In response,…
Bend, Oregon, shooting: Suspect ID'd, had attended elementary school, police say
A 16-year-old former student opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. The gunman was confronted by a teacher and fatally shot by an armed father who…
Drone strike on ship in Romanian waters raises fear that war in Ukraine is spreading
A drone strike on a vessel off the coast of Romania has sparked urgent rescue operations and heightened concerns that the war in Ukraine could spill into NATO territory. The event coincides with…
What is behind the raid on Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar?
Federal law enforcement agents reportedly executed a search warrant involving Representative Ilhan Omar and issued multiple subpoenas connected to an ongoing investigation. The development has…
Ilhan Omar investigation seeks to denaturalize and deport congresswoman: Report
Recent reports highlight an investigation examining the naturalization history of Representative Ilhan Omar with the potential goal of denaturalization and deportation. The initiative centers on…
Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
Following Houthi strikes that killed at least 13 people and forced the closure of Riyadh's international airport, a Saudi minister vowed that the kingdom would deliver a serious response. The attacks…
UN whistleblower accuses Nobel winner of being ‘complicit in the Uyghur genocide’
South African jurist and former UN human rights official Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her career dedicated to international law and war crime investigations. While supporters…
Byron Donalds says he is not a ‘yes man’ to Trump
Representative Byron Donalds of Florida publicly pushed back against descriptions of him as a mere "yes man" to Donald Trump, asserting his independent judgment. While Donalds remains a prominent…
What we know about Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee's execution of death row inmate Christa Pike failed after she survived two separate doses of lethal injection drugs, leaving her in critical condition under medical care. The state…
Hegseth appoints Musk, Gingrich, Luckey to lead warfare project
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Elon Musk, Newt Gingrich, and Palmer Luckey will lead a new Pentagon warfare modernization initiative during a wide-ranging address to military officers.…
Chuck Grassley doesn’t rule out investigating Trump Jr.’s Russian-funded wedding party
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley declined to rule out an investigation into reports that a Russian oligarch helped fund aspects of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding party. The comments…
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines
President Trump delivered a combative address at the UN General Assembly defending the war with Iran and threatening severe consequences if a deal is not reached. Simultaneously, U.S. envoys and…
G7 foreign ministers demand Iran stop arming Houthis in Yemen
Ahead of the UN General Assembly, G7 foreign ministers issued a joint demand for Iran to immediately halt weapons shipments to Houthi rebels in Yemen. The international coalition condemned recent…
Trump’s address kicks off jam-packed day at UNGA
President Trump's address at the United Nations General Assembly coincides with significant controversy over the White House's decision to ban reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW. The credential…
Europe prepares for wider war as Russia ramps up ‘hybrid threats’ beyond Ukraine
European governments are heightening defense preparations amid growing concerns that Russia is expanding hybrid warfare and provocations beyond Ukraine's borders. Incidents involving maritime and…
UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
A UN-backed fact-finding mission reported reasonable grounds to believe that U.S. airstrikes in Iran, including deadly attacks on a primary school and a sports facility, may constitute war crimes.…
Work has stopped on system that was key to Trump effort to limit mail voting, USPS chief says
The U.S. Postal Service has halted development on a specialized system designed to regulate mail-in voting following a Supreme Court ruling that rejected an executive order from Donald Trump. The…
Karl Rove outlines his case against Bo French: ‘GOP’s stables need a cleaning’
Former Bush adviser and Republican strategist Karl Rove explained his decision to vote for a Democrat over Republican nominee Bo French in the Texas Railroad Commission race, citing French's…
Trump pushes back as AI leaders fuel calls to rein in rapidly advancing technology
Industry leaders like Anthropic's CEO have called for a slowdown and increased oversight in artificial intelligence development, citing rapid advancements and potential risks. In response, President…
9/11 then and now: Photos show how the World Trade Center area has changed
Media coverage surrounding the milestone anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks reflects on the long-term physical, cultural, and political transformation of the nation. Reports…
A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing
One year after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, media outlets across the spectrum are reflecting on the aftermath of the event. Coverage ranges from debates over free speech…
Trump says he would ‘probably’ be able to make deals with Democrats
Former President Trump stated that he could 'probably' negotiate deals with Democrats if they win control of Congress, while also pledging to act as a 'blocker' against their broader policy agenda.…
US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships. The strikes reflect an ongoing cycle of maritime confrontation in the Strait…
Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail voting restrictions as midterms loom
Ahead of the midterm elections, the Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to implement new rules restricting mail-in voting while pursuing citizenship lists to determine voter…
Remembering Gloria Steinem and her trailblazing fight for women's rights
Gloria Steinem, the renowned feminist activist, journalist, and co-founder of Ms. magazine, has died at age 92 at her home in New York City. Tributes have poured in from political leaders, cultural…
Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that a redistricting referendum will remain on the November ballot, overturning a lower court's block on the measure. The high court ordered the ballot question to be…
Prolonged Iran war creating major dent in global economy, Cliff Kupchan says
Recent exchanges of strikes between the United States and Iran have disrupted a fragile lull in the six-month conflict, raising concerns about potential blockades in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts…
Trump implores Iranians to ‘rise up and fight’ as he shrugs off ‘worthless’ talks
Following recent U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets and tankers, President Trump urged the Iranian public to 'rise up and fight' while rejecting diplomatic negotiations as ineffective. The…
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana after overstaying his U.S. visa. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed…
Rubio says US strikes on Iran paused ‘for the time being’ in lieu of economic war
U.S. officials have indicated that potential military strikes against Iran are currently paused as the administration shifts focus toward intensified economic sanctions aimed at Tehran and its major…
"Unbought & Unbossed": Angie Nixon on Winning Democratic Senate Race in Florida, DSA Membership & More
Progressive Florida state Representative Angie Nixon defeated establishment-backed Alexander Vindman in the state's Democratic Senate primary. Her victory underscores the rising influence of the…