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Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship restriction amid claims of executive overreach The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 15 regarding Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, challenging interpretations of the 14th Amendment and presidential authority. The policy denies automatic citizenship to children born to non-citizen parents lacking permanent residency. The administration argues the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” excludes children of undocumented or temporary residents, claiming past […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. Fatma Hassona was a 25-year-old photographer and artist from Gaza who documented the devastating impacts on Israel’s war on Gaza. She’s also the subject of a new documentary called Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk. On Wednesday morning, Fatma was killed […]

DOJ takes over Maine Title IX case as battle over trans athletes in girls’ sports escalates The Department of Justice (DOJ) is poised to take legal action against Maine after a Department of Education (DOE) investigation found the state violated Title IX by allowing biological males to compete in girls' sports. Maine refused to comply with a federal directive banning transgender athletes from women's sports by the April 11 deadline, […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: We begin today’s show with the emerging constitutional crisis, as U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg said Wednesday he found, quote, “probable cause” to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt after its willful disregard of his order last month to halt flights transferring immigration detainees from the U.S. to El Salvador, where they ended up […]

John Virapen, a former pharmaceutical executive, exposes systemic corruption in Big Pharma, detailing how companies prioritize financial gain over public health, including concealing dangerous side effects and manipulating data. Virapen argues that pharmaceutical companies prioritize profit by focusing on managing symptoms rather than curing diseases, ensuring a continuous revenue stream from chronic conditions. He also criticizes the medicalization of everyday experiences to create new drug markets. The book provides an insider's perspective […]

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 Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: We turn now to Sudan, which is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis as it enters its third year of a devastating civil war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF. Tens of thousands of have died, and […]

Greenland’s strategic tensions: A tug-of-war over sovereignty, strategy and alliance Greenland’s geopolitical significance — its location between North America and Europe, rich resources and military value—has long attracted U.S. interest, especially as China and Russia increase their Arctic influence. U.S. military access stems from a 1951 NATO-era defense agreement with Denmark, permitting bases like Thule. Past U.S. attempts to purchase Greenland, including Trump’s 2019 bid, were rejected by Denmark and […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.NERMEEN SHAIKH: Well, we also want to ask Jan Egeland, since you’ve recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, you know, what the situation on the ground there is. President Trump’s senior adviser for Africa has just finished a tour of several East African nations, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, where he discussed a […]

The CDC may shift its COVID-19 vaccine strategy to prioritize high-risk individuals while allowing personal choice for others. Advisors showed growing support (76%) for a risk-based approach over universal recommendations. Some experts worry about downplaying COVID risks, while others argue against broad mandates in favor of informed consent. New guidance could align the U.S. with global policies emphasizing protection for vulnerable groups. Final recommendations will be decided in June, potentially reducing pressure on healthy […]