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Federal Courts Order Trump to Reverse Spending Freeze and Restore Foreign AidMusk Adds to Federal Workers' Confusion with New Ultimatum21 DOGE Staffers Quit, Refusing to "Dismantle Critical Public Services"House GOP Narrowly Approves Budget Framework Allowing Massive Cuts to MedicaidTrump Says Ukraine's Zelensky Will Visit White House to Sign Deal on MineralsGaza Schoolchildren Return to Classes for First Time Since October 2023Israel Bombs Syria After Interim Government Demands Israeli WithdrawalICC Prosecutor […]

Greece erupts in protest as thousands demand justice on anniversary of deadly train crash Hundreds of thousands protested in Greece, demanding justice for the 57 victims of the 2023 Tempi train crash, the deadliest in the nation’s history. The tragedy, blamed on systemic infrastructure failures and government negligence, sparked nationwide strikes and violent clashes with police. Protesters in Athens and Thessaloniki honored victims, with emotional tributes and calls for accountability, while […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: President Trump is holding his first Cabinet meeting today. The White House has confirmed attendees will include Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who’s expected to talk about DOGE, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, which is working to dismantle the entire U.S. government agencies and reduce government services. Earlier this week, 21 staffers at DOGE […]

Hamas returned the bodies of four Israeli hostages, while Israel released 620 Palestinian prisoners, concluding the first phase of a fragile ceasefire. The exchange was mediated by Egypt and conducted privately to avoid public controversy. Hamas signaled willingness to discuss the second phase, involving the release of remaining hostages and a lasting truce, but mistrust remains high. Israel faces internal pressure to resume military action, while Hamas demands a permanent ceasefire and an […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman, with Juan González. We look now at a rare victory for a death row prisoner before the U.S. Supreme Court. On Tuesday, three of the court’s conservative justices joined with the three liberals to throw out the conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma death row prisoner Richard Glossip, […]

“Cancer Decoded” on BrightU: Detoxification is essential for preventing and reversing chronic diseases like cancer Episode 4 of "Cancer Decoded" highlights detoxification as essential for reversing diseases and improving quality of life, emphasizing the overwhelming toxic burden from environmental pollutants, contaminated water and processed foods. Experts link toxin accumulation to the cancer epidemic, with pollution causing 7 million deaths annually. Sedentary lifestyles, mold exposure and poor bowel movements further hinder […]

U.S. Judge Says Trump & Musk's Mass Firings Are Illegal as New Wave of Layoffs Hits NOAATrump Cuts USAID's Contracts by 90%, Gives Staffers 15 Minutes to Clear DesksFDA Vaccine Panel Meeting to Discuss Flu Shot Is CanceledTrump Vows to Go Ahead with Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Next WeekTrump Softens Rhetoric on Ukrainian President Zelensky Ahead of White House MeetingTalks Underway for Next Phase of Tenuous Ceasefire as […]

“Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy” reexamines the evidence regarding the JFK assassination The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, remains a controversial topic. The Warren Commission concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, but this finding has been widely contested, with new theories and evidence continuously challenging the official narrative. Oswald's history, including his defection to the Soviet Union, his time in the […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: President Trump is meeting at the White House today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to sign a deal to give the United States access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals. But details of the deal remain unclear, including what Ukraine gets in exchange. Today’s meeting comes just over a week after Trump accused Zelensky of being a […]