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Pete Hegseth vows to reinstate members of the military discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccinations Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth pledged to reinstate thousands of military personnel discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, restoring their ranks and providing back pay, aligning with President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises. Over 8,400 troops were discharged under the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, with the Marine Corps experiencing the highest number of dismissals at 3,717 troops discharged. Hegseth’s […]

Ceasefire Mediators Say Deal Is Closer Than Ever as Israel Continues Its Genocidal Campaign in GazaReporter Ahlam Al Nafed, Who Reported from Gaza's Besieged Indonesian Hospital, Is Killed by IsraelICJ President Nawaf Salam Named New Lebanese Prime MinisterL.A. Could See "Explosive Fire Growth" as High Winds ReturnJack Smith: Enough Evidence to Convict Trump for Election Subversion If He Weren't ReelectedSenate Committee Holds Hearing for Trump Defense Nom, Accused Rapist Pete […]

Police departments are turning to AI-powered facial recognition technology – leading to a rise in WRONGFUL ARRESTS Police departments are increasingly turning to AI-powered facial recognition technology to identify and arrest suspects. Many departments are making these arrests without doing additional basic police work to verify evidence, leading to a rise in wrongful arrests. There have been at least eight documented cases of wrongful arrests made due to facial recognition errors. Many […]

Israel Continues to Pound Gaza as Cabinet Votes on Ceasefire DealIsraeli Forces Continue Raids on Occupied West Bank, Including Hospital in Nablus"How Does It Feel to Have Your Legacy Be Genocide?": Max Blumenthal Confronts Outgoing BlinkenTrump Nominees for Treasury, Interior, EPA Face Senate HearingsRon DeSantis Names Trump Loyalist, Florida AG Ashley Moody to Fill Marco Rubio's Senate SeatGiuliani Holds On to NY, FL Properties as He Settles with Defamed Georgia […]

61% of Americans view Biden’s presidency as a failure, with his approval rating at a record low of 36%. Key issues like immigration, the economy, and foreign policy fueled widespread dissatisfaction. Biden’s favorability rating dropped to 33%, with 58% holding an unfavorable view of him. Allegations of censorship and Hunter Biden’s corruption scandals further damaged his legacy. Public optimism shifts to Trump’s 2024 return, with hopes for economic recovery and stability. As President Joe […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show on the long-awaited ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel’s security cabinet has just voted to recommend the full Cabinet approve the proposed ceasefire and hostage release agreement. A government meeting intended to grant final approval will be convened possibly even as we broadcast this program. If approved, the ceasefire is expected […]

Washington Democrats introduce legislation prohibiting child care workers from reporting illegal immigrants to federal authorities Washington state Democrats have introduced House Bill 1128, which establishes the Washington State Child Care Workforce Standards Board to improve conditions in the childcare industry. The legislation sets new minimum wages, benefits and working conditions for childcare workers, addressing longstanding issues such as low pay and high turnover. A controversial provision in the bill prohibits childcare […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, “War, Peace and the Presidency.” I’m Amy Goodman. In the weeks after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the November election, he posted to Truth Social, quote, ”EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND!!!” as he was met by a steady stream of billionaires visiting him at his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort, some of […]

Muslim cleric with Hezbollah ties to deliver benediction at Trump’s inauguration President-elect Donald Trump has invited Husham Al-Husainy, the imam of the Karbala Islamic Educational Center, to deliver a benediction at his inauguration on Jan. 20. Al-Husainy has been criticized for his alleged extremist views, including his refusal to label Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and his alleged wish for Saudi Arabia's destruction. Despite his controversial history, Al-Husainy has expressed support […]