President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a second executive order on elections, this one giving the U.S. Postal Service unprecedented oversight over who is voting […]
Year: 2026
An ancient oracle warned that invading Persia would backfire
Invasions of ancient Persia were always daunting tasks. They often led to disaster. In the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, the Persian empire came to […]
Another Fed rate cut still possible but far from guaranteed
It’s still possible the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates again this year – but don’t count on it. With input prices soaring, interest rates […]
WSJ delivers devastating postmortem as ‘blundering’ Pam Bondi ejected from Trump’s DOJ
The conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board had a blistering assessment of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s record, now that President Donald Trump has given her […]
The disturbing detail about Lewis and Clark legend that history has always glossed over
The Artemis II crew will include Victor Glover, second from left, the first Black astronaut to fly to the Moon. NASA/Frank Michaux Craig Fehrman, Indiana […]
The Historically Unpopular War (The Opposition Report #12)
Welcome to the twelfth issue of The Opposition Report, a monthly offering for our paid subscribers in which we attempt to summarize what has occurred […]
How would a US ground assault on Iran unfold?
Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address from the White House on 1 April promising that the war with Iran would be over “very shortly” while […]
B.C. gang member who fled to Puerto Rico sentenced to 15 years for conspiracy
VANCOUVER — Police say a man involved in British Columbia’s deadly gang conflict who fled to Puerto Rico to dodge murder and conspiracy charges has […]
As War Persists, Trump Calls On Iran To ‘Make A Deal Before It Is Too Late’
The US-Israeli war with Iran has continued following US President Donald Trump’s TV address to the nation, with a series of reported air strikes, defiant […]
Key Bridge In Northern Iran Hit By Strikes
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
Europe up for policing Hormuz — but only if the fighting stops
LONDON — European leaders steered well clear of hard military promises to solve the Strait of Hormuz crisis Thursday — despite Donald Trump ramping up […]
Europe’s airports thirst for jet fuel
BRUSSELS — European airports face a looming shortage of jet fuel as the ripple effect of Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz to most […]
China imports US oil for Asian fuel markets amid Hormuz crisis
China is moving to resume large-scale purchases of United States liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil, as supply disruptions in the Middle East and […]
Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
US President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after reportedly growing frustrated by her failure to pursue his political enemies with sufficient zeal and her handling […]
The Bund Is Back
In a handful of cities across the United States and Europe, Jewish socialists are reviving a storied early twentieth century institution.
Israel Institutes Death Penalty Only for Palestinians
The Israeli Knesset passed a bill on March 30 to institute the death penalty only for Palestinians. The new law mandates military courts to sentence […]
Signs of Strife in Democratic Circles
I don’t know if there’s a fire, but there’s suddenly a hell of a lot of smoke around the Vermont Democratic Party. It’s not a […]
Bye-Bye Bondi: Trump Kicks His Attorney General To The Curb
Pam Bondi has been on the verge of being fired for months. Donald Trump has been very sad that Bondi hasn’t done more to prosecute […]
Trump Proposes Budget Disaster That Would Hand Congress To Democrats
The specifics will be unveiled on Friday, but Donald Trump is about to release a budget document that will be a total disaster for House […]
“We love Pam”: Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi Thursday after a disastrous tenure that saw her oversee the bungled release of files related to the […]