AlterNet
Trump’s foreign policy quagmire piles billions onto US debt
Trump's foreign policy ventures cost US taxpayers "billions", with Venezuela operation costing $11 billion annually.
Feb 17, 2026
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Rev. Jesse Jackson dies; Second round of Iran talks conclude amid major U.S. military buildup; 60 killed across Sudan
Rev. Jesse Jackson dies; Second round of Iran talks conclude amid major U.S. military buildup; 60 killed across Sudan
Feb 17, 2026
AlterNet
'Fear' among senior military leaders over purge of top defense officials: Fox News
Secretary Pete Hegseth sparks outrage with purge of top defense officials, including Col. Dave Butler, amid "fear" among senior military leaders. Trump's leadership fuels anger and uncertainty.
Feb 17, 2026
Common Dreams $
As Companies Plot Price Hikes, GOP Congress Urged to End Trump Tariffs
US companies plan price hikes due to Trump tariffs.
Feb 16, 2026
AlterNet
Republicans shift gears to pummel unpopular Trump policy
President Donald Trump faces backlash from Republicans and Democrats over his economically-damaging tariffs, with 3 GOP reps joining Dems to overturn them.
Feb 16, 2026
Responsible Statecraft
US working to expand control over Compact states in the Pacific
The US is quietly expanding control over Pacific island states, with lawmakers like Representative Jared Huffman warning of "a colonial conquest binge" as the Trump administration seeks to strengthen military presence in Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Feb 16, 2026
ScheerPost
US officials boast their illegal sanctions ‘collapsed’ Iran’s economy, causing high inflation and protests
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent boasts of "collapsing" Iran's economy through sanctions, causing high inflation and protests, with 35% official inflation and a 60% currency devaluation.
Feb 15, 2026
Crooks and Liars
Trump's Thugs Want To Create An Airborne Minneapolis In El Paso
Trump vows to launch land strikes on Mexican cartels, sparking invasion fears. President Trump threatens to send US military to Mexico.
Feb 14, 2026
Mother Jones
US Military Strikes Another Boat in the Caribbean Sea, Killing 3
US military kills 3 in 39th boat attack in 6 months, sparking outrage over "extrajudicial killings" in the Caribbean Sea. President Donald Trump's administration faces criticism for targeting civilians without evidence.
Feb 14, 2026
NPR
US military reports a series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria
US military launches 10 airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, killing at least 50 militants, in retaliation for December ambush that killed 2 US soldiers.
Feb 14, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
German Parliament President Klöckner “embedded” in Gaza: Berlin endorses Israel’s genocide
German Parliament President Julia Klöckner visits Gaza "embedded" with Israeli military, endorsing Israel's genocide of Palestinians, with over 70,000 lives lost.
Feb 14, 2026
AlterNet
Republicans quietly fretting as Trump policy worsens 'shaky' economy: report
Trump's tariffs spark anxiety among Republicans, with 6 GOP lawmakers breaking ranks to vote against the policy, citing harm to a "shaky" economy.
Feb 13, 2026
The Guardian US
Six Republicans join Democrats in vote to block Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs - US politics live
Donald Trump warns Republicans of "consequences" as 6 join Democrats to block Canada tariffs.
Feb 12, 2026
Responsible Statecraft
Could the US win a war with a near-peer adversary today?
The US military is unprepared to win a war with a near-peer adversary, with a $38 trillion debt and insufficient manpower, says a new report, citing Winston Churchill's warning against asserting power without capability.
Feb 12, 2026
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'Worst in the world!' Enraged Trump takes another swipe at Canada
Trump blasts Canada as "worst in the world" in a scathing Truth Social post, calling for Republicans to protect his tariff regime.
Feb 11, 2026
Al Jazeera
Struggling to get by: Behind the US underemployment crisis
Trump's tariffs spark US underemployment crisis, leaving millions struggling.
Feb 11, 2026
AlterNet
Ex-Trump national security adviser warns 'incoherent' foreign policy risks disaster
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton slams "incoherent" foreign policy, warning of "disastrous consequences". Trump's approach risks global instability, says Bolton in a scathing Atlantic article.
Feb 10, 2026
The Guardian US
Pentagon to cut ties with Harvard over ‘wokesters’, ending training, programs and fellowships
Pentagon cuts ties with Harvard, citing "woke" culture, ending all military training and programs. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leads the charge.
Feb 7, 2026
Axios
Trump tries gunboat diplomacy after wavering on Iran strikes
Trump sends "big boats" to Gulf as he seeks nuclear deal with Iran for third time.
Feb 3, 2026