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Letters from Trump aide Natalie Harp to Donald Trump are drawing renewed scrutiny over a relationship that appears to go beyond the workplace—and revelations surrounding Harp’s prolonged inability to obtain a security clearance are raising serious questions about national security, access, and accountability.

Meanwhile, DSA-backed candidates are scoring major victories, challenging the Democratic establishment and re...

The political establishment has spent years insisting that bold progressive candidates are simply too radical to win—especially in the Rust Belt. But Michigan may have just shattered that argument.

In recent Michigan primary victories, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Donovan McKinney, and William Lawrence emerged victorious despite facing enormous financial disadvantages and opposition from establishment-backed forces.

Outspent nea...

There was a time when the international community promised that genocide and crimes against humanity would never be tolerated again. After the horrors of the 20th century, new international laws, tribunals, and institutions were created to hold perpetrators accountable.

Today, many people question whether those promises are being upheld.

Why do some leaders face prosecution while others appear immune? Have political interests...

Donald Trump's latest address to the American public reignited many of the same false claims about the 2020 election that have been repeatedly rejected by courts, election officials, and independent reviews. Two of the three major broadcast networks declined to carry the speech live, while CBS aired fact-checks disputing Trump's election fraud claims.

The video also examines renewed concerns about Trump's rhetoric surrounding fu...

In this podcast, we examine the political reaction following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and why leaders from both parties are praising one of the most polarizing figures in modern American politics.

We explore Graham's record on Israel and Gaza, his defense of Donald Trump, his role during Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, and the broader questions surrounding bipartisan establishment politics.

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Did government agencies fail the American people yet again?

In this podcast, we examine reports surrounding the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, after DHS and ICE faced intense scrutiny over their initial public account of what happened. We break down what officials have acknowledged, what remains disputed, and why transparency matters.

We also explore the growing food safety concerns following reductions to parts of the fede...

Trump's Independence Day celebrations were meant to showcase American strength—but the weekend quickly became overshadowed by controversy.

In this video, we break down:

• The America250 kickoff celebration and criticism surrounding the event.

• Reports and accusations regarding the presence of extremist or white nationalist supporters.

• Severe weather that interrupted festivities as attendees sought shelter.

• Questions a...

Today's political landscape delivered another reminder that America's biggest battles aren't just between Democrats and Republicans—they're happening inside the parties themselves.

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville sparked fresh controversy after arguing that voters who back democratic socialist candidates are moving outside the Democratic Party's traditional identity. Is this a warning about electability, or ev...

Was the White House UFC event a bold display of political power—or a spectacle that distracted from more pressing issues?

In this video, we examine the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's UFC-themed White House event, including criticism over its symbolism, the condition of public spaces, reactions from political opponents, and broader questions about leadership and priorities. We also explore claims about public opinio...

Political commentator Danielle Moodie joins Wajahat Ali to break down one of the most chaotic weeks in American politics.

From the latest controversies surrounding Donald Trump and Elon Musk to growing public frustration over economic inequality, foreign policy, Gaza, and the influence of powerful lobbying groups, Americans are increasingly questioning whether the political system is serving ordinary people.

Waj and Danielle ...

In a stunning national television moment, Trump abruptly walked out of an NBC Meet the Press interview after being challenged on election claims, creating one of the most talked-about political clips of the weekend. Meanwhile, tensions between Israel and Iran continued to escalate as missile strikes resumed across the region and concerns grew about a wider regional war. Trump also made headlines with his planned appearance at Game ...

Was this the week that exposed growing cracks in Trump's political agenda?

In this video, we examine a series of setbacks and controversies that have fueled debate across Washington and beyond. From questions surrounding the SAVE Act and disputes over funding priorities, to backlash involving the Kennedy Center and broader concerns about economic hardship, immigration enforcement, and U.S. foreign policy, critics argue that seve...

America's decline isn't just about politics—it's about a growing pattern affecting nearly every part of daily life.

From contaminated water systems and crumbling infrastructure to shrinking airline services, rising corporate profits, AI-generated political propaganda, aggressive responses to public protests, and the explosive growth of energy-hungry data centers, many Americans feel like the quality of life is deterioratin...

A federal judge just temporarily blocked what critics are calling a billion-dollar Trump slush fund designed to reward political allies — while ordinary Americans are drowning under rising costs, layoffs, debt, and economic anxiety.

At the same time, some Republicans are pushing bizarre proposals like putting Donald Trump on the $250 bill as corporations report record profits and working families continue to struggle. With...

As Donald Trump attempts to navigate rising tensions with Iran while continuing to emphasize security concerns after past assassination threats, Americans are facing a deepening sense of economic instability at home. Inflation, debt, housing costs, and widening inequality are pushing many to question whether the system still works for ordinary people.

At the same time, Israel is facing growing international scrutiny after recent...

The battle over voting rights in America has entered a new era.

Following key Supreme Court decisions that weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act, multiple states across the South have faced accusations of aggressive partisan and racial gerrymandering. Tennessee’s redistricting fights, along with legal battles in states like Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, and North Carolina, have reignited a national debate about representation...

Shots rang out at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner — and within 24 hours, the story spiraled into something much bigger.

A gunman breached security and got dangerously close to the ballroom where Donald Trump and journalists were gathered, triggering chaos, evacuation, and a major security response.

Then came the media aftermath.

In a tense interview on 60 Minutes, Trump lashed out after being confronted ...