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The United States and Iran are nearing a potential military confrontation as diplomacy falters and military preparations intensify. A significant US military buildup in the Middle East, coupled with Iran's fortification of nuclear sites, raises fears of a major escalation. Despite ongoing talks, key gaps remain, and Washington is weighing…

The Pentagon is bashing Anthropic while holding high-stakes negotiations with its rivals

Patience is running out.

There's still time for the U.S. and Iran to work out a solution.

Trump administration has cut off the flow of subsidized oil to Cuba in an attempt to pressure the country to make economic and political changes

Like the Iraq War, the planned war with Iran is built on false premises. Unlike the Iraq War, there hasn’t even been a real public debate.

The Trump administration has suggested federal agents possess "absolute immunity" from state-led prosecutions.

For centuries, the Black church has been more than a place of worship — it's been a headquarters for resistance.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in secret discussions with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, grandson of Cuba's leader, bypassing official channels. These talks focused on Cuba's future amid unprecedented US pressure, with the administration viewing the younger Castro as a key figure for potential rapprochement.