Month: November 2023
Jewish groups sue University of California for ‘longstanding, unchecked spread of anti-Semitism’ at Berkeley
Jewish groups are suing the University of California Regents, President Michael Drake and other school officials for what they assert is the “longstanding, unchecked spread of anti-Semitism” on UC Berkeley’s campus.In a 36-page complaint filed…
Trump’s Latest Iran Sanctions Show an Unraveling of US Foreign Policy
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson says unilateral sanctions against Iran are illegal, and show the ascendancy of John Bolton; they intensify tension with China and threaten our international position Subscribe to our page and support our work…
Nikki Haley, bolstered by a major endorsement, is having a moment on the campaign trail
DERRY, N.H. – In front of a standing room only crowd on a chilly late autumn evening in the state that holds the first primary in the Republican presidential nominating calendar, Nikki Haley was making…
The Untold Story of the Nation’s Biggest School Cheating Scandal (2/3)
In part two, authors Shani Robinson and Anna Simonton discuss the role real estate developers and corporate interests played in the destruction of Atlanta’s black neighborhoods Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
Former Indiana lawmaker pleads guilty to casino corruption charge
INDIANPOLIS (AP) — A former Indiana lawmaker pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting a bill favoring a casino in exchange for promises of lucrative employment.Sean Eberhart, 57, was charged with conspiracy to commit honest services fraud….
U.S. Hoped Putin Would be a ‘Sober Yeltsin’ – RAI with Stephen Cohen (3/5)
After the fall of the Soviet Union, a dysfunctional and pro-American Russian President Yeltsin presided over the chaos of the 1990’s; when Putin came to power, the West was very disappointed at the independent and…
Veterans Affairs lawyer faces call to resign after mocking Israelis
A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs attorney is under investigation after posting a video to social media to mock Israelis as they plead for the return of their hostages taken by Hamas-led terrorists.Shekeba Morrad, an…
‘Mafioso Capitalism’ and the Suicide of Peru’s President
Prof. Gerardo Renique discusses the three other ex-presidents already in jail over the Odebrecht scandal, and Alan Garcia’s death, just as he was about to be arrested for corruption Subscribe to our page and support…
Former NH lawmaker facing felony, misdemeanor charges linked to out-of-district move
A former New Hampshire lawmaker who kept his seat for a year after moving out of his district was charged Tuesday with multiple crimes related to his change of address.Troy Merner, a Republican, won a…
Who’s Behind the Attacks in Sri Lanka?
Muslim-Christian Conflict in Sri Lanka is unprecedented, so who is behind the attack? We discuss the horrific attack with Sri Lankan journalist Sunanda Deshapriya Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Tennessee Gov. Lee pushes for school voucher expansion, removal of income cap
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee endorsed a plan to expand a three-county school voucher program Tuesday.Lee expressed interest in expanding the program, currently open to low-income students in Davidson, Hamilton and Shelby counties — home…
Rising Expenses and Stagnant Incomes Squeezes Middle Class Everywhere
A new study by the OECD shows that particularly millennials and the US middle class is being squeezed by expenses that rise faster than their incomes, but the phenomenon is taking place in all developed…
Ramaswamy swipes ‘GOP Establishment’ in Iowa for supporting CO2 pipelines as part of climate ‘hoax’
FIRST ON FOX – Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is taking the “GOP establishment” in Iowa to task, specifically calling out Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds over support of the CO2 pipeline he argues negatively impacts…
Sudan Protests Intensify Demands for Civilian Government
Khalid Medani speaks to Eddie Conway about Sudanese opposition to al-Bashir and the sit-in that continues through Ramadan Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
Texas judge Lina Hidalgo slapped with criminal abuse of office complaint day after visit with VP Kamala Harris
More legal issues continue to plague Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo as a criminal complaint has been filed and referred to the Texas Rangers for investigation just a day after meeting with Vice President Harris.The…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says top campaign fundraiser whose home was raided no longer in role
New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed Tuesday that Brianna Suggs, his top campaign fundraiser, is no longer serving in her role, according to reports.In early November, the FBI raided the 25-year-old campaign consultant’s home, and…
Trump Up in Polls; Who Benefits From Economic Growth?
GDP growth up, stock market up, will the economic expansion continue and who are the winners? Dean Baker and Randall Wray join host Paul Jay Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
‘Squad’ votes on Israel’s right to exist, condemning Hamas reveal division in far-left group
The House of Representatives’ Tuesday votes on reaffirming Israel’s right to exist and condemning the terrorist group Hamas revealed division among members of the far-left “Squad.”Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich, and Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., were…
CodePink’s Medea Benjamin: Venezuelan Embassy’s Power Cut
DC’s power company, PEPCO, cut the electricity to the Venezuelan Embassy Wednesday evening, even though the bill was paid in full. Secret Service and opposition protesters continue to harass the Embassy Protection Collective, which is…
Schumer to give major address on antisemitism ‘crisis’ in US
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to give a major address on Wednesday addressing soaring antisemitism in the U.S. amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. In a Tuesday afternoon post on X, formerly…
Col. Wilkerson: US Would Face a Unified Venezuelan Military in an Armed Intervention
Col. Larry Wilkerson describes the limits of a ‘gringo invasion’ and warns of repeating the failures of Vietnam and Iraq Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content…
Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh chosen to host the 2030 World Expo
ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh was chosen Tuesday to host the 2030 World Expo following its bid that focused on shaping a prosperous and sustainable future, beating out Rome and the South…
Trump’s China Tariffs: A Misplaced Strategy for the US Economy
Instead of imposing additional tariffs, which will hurt the Chinese and U.S. economies, the U.S. should have its own research and development strategy, says Richard Vague, author of The Next Economic Disaster Subscribe to our…
Electric vehicle demand falls short of manufacturer and dealership expectations
Electric vehicle sales have risen significantly over the years. That trend is expected to continue with the market on track to surpass 1 million sales for the first time ever this year. Those numbers, however,…
State Capture Crisis Grips South African Elections
Widespread corruption, unemployment, inequity and disillusionment hovers over South African elections. We must have higher expectations from a national liberation movement says Professor Rasigan Maharajh Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
California to pay millions to clear homeless camps, state senator says residents being gaslighted
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said the state will make nearly $300 million available to local municipalities to clear out homeless encampments and move the homeless into housing.The funds will go to the California…
Fear Mongering and Capitalism: A Recipe for Fascism? (1/2)
The effort to sell security to the people of the US is based on stoking irrational fears, something Trump has taken to new extremes, but which Democrats are guilty of as well, explains Charles Derber,…
