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The National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed that all 64 people aboard American Airlines Flight 5432 were killed Wednesday evening when a U.S. military helicopter collided with the passenger jet, sending both aicraft crashing into the Potomac River as Flight 5432 made its final approach to Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C. All three people aboard the Black Hawk helicopter were killed, as well. Investigators say the helicopter was on […]

USDA Inspector-General Phyllis Fong, a 22-year veteran of the agency, initially refused to leave her office following her termination – symbolizing resistance against President Donald Trump's efforts to "drain the swamp." The White House defended the terminations of Fong and 16 other inspectors general, claiming it was within the president's executive authority and necessary to "put good people in there that will be very good." The dismissals drew criticism from senators on […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: During a White House press briefing Thursday, President Trump said the cause of Wednesday’s midair collision of a U.S. military helicopter with an American passenger jet at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people is still unknown, but Trump proceeded to blame, without evidence, Democrats and federal workplace DEI initiatives for the deadliest […]

Taxpayer-funded censorship: How dark money and government grants fuel biased “anti-hate speech” organizations Two prominent organizations, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and Stop Funding Hate (SFH), have been accused of silencing dissenting voices and promoting censorship under the guise of combating hate speech and disinformation. The CCDH, known for its "Disinformation Dozen" report, has been revealed to receive significant funding from foundations partly financed by taxpayer money, raising […]

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. We turn now to several confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill for President Trump’s Cabinet members, beginning with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who faced a second day of hearings for health secretary. Kennedy has previously campaigned as pro-choice, but during the hearing he repeatedly said he believes, quote, “every […]

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem halts grant funding to NGOs caught facilitating illegal immigration DHS Secretary Kristi Noem halts all grant funding to NGOs aiding illegal migrants. Review to last 90 days to ensure taxpayer dollars are used for border security. Under the Biden regime, NGOs misused millions in federal funds to incentivize illegal crossings. Noem aims to enforce President Trump’s promises on border security and deportation. Noem cuts off funds to NGOs […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: Brian Deer, I want to move on to another issue. You wrote the book The Doctor Who Fooled the World. I want to go right now to another interaction in the Senate, another exchange. This is independent Senator Bernie Sanders questioning RFK Jr. Thursday alongside Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician and key Republican vote. SEN. BERNIE […]

“Off Grid Survival Skills” Episode 6: The lost art of FOOD PRESERVATION without electricity Off Grid Survival Skill Episode 6, airing Feb. 6 and featuring Woniya Thibeault, explores ancient food preservation techniques. Food preservation methods, such as root cellaring, drying and salting, reduce reliance on refrigeration, enhance nutrition and promote sustainability. Thibeault emphasizes how traditional preservation methods help break free from the industrial food system and reduce environmental impact. The presentation will tackle topics like the […]

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. We turn now to two other confirmation hearings that took place Thursday for roles overseeing American intelligence and law enforcement. Director of national intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard faced bipartisan skepticism, while Trump’s pick to head the FBI, Kash Patel, appeared to have the support he needs despite vocal […]