'We May Do Another Little Epic Fury,' Trump Says After Claiming Not to Know About Possible Strike on IranWhen President Donald Trump landed in Florida for a Friday campaign rally, he dismissed comments from one of his own ambassadors that the US could strike Iran this weekend as part of his illegal nearly eight-month war—but once the commander-in-chief took the stage, he changed his tune, threatening more bloodshed. In an interview with online commentator…Common Dreams16h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
Social Security Agency Accused—Once Again—of Illegally Using Federal Resources to Praise TrumpThe US Social Security Administration on Friday was accused yet again of unlawfully using federal resources for the overtly political purpose of celebrating President Donald Trump—this time less than two weeks out from the midterm elections. On Thursday, SSA—headed by Trump nominee Frank Bisignano—sent out an email praising the "historic tax cut" that…Common Dreams18h agoWhole story →HealthFood
'Hunger Disaster Unrolling Before Our Eyes': Alarm Grows Over Trump Food Aid EviscerationAn analysis published Thursday showed that millions of Americans have lost critical food assistance since President Donald Trump signed last year's massive Republican tax giveaway for the superrich, with soaring grocery prices and cuts to school meals exacerbating the crisis. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), approximately…Common Dreams18h agoWhole story →FoodSecurity
Jayapal, Sanders Question Zuckerberg Over Alleged Meta Interference in Brazilian ElectionOver a dozen US lawmakers, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Sen. Bernie Sanders, wrote to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday to demand answers about the social media giant's alleged interference in Brazil's presidential runoff election. Leftist Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing far-right Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former…Common Dreams22h agoWhole story →JusticeTechnology
Research Shows Meta Algorithm 'Actively Boosting' Bolsonaro Ahead of Brazil ElectionMeta has insisted that its social media algorithms treat Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro equally, but research published Friday shows that Instagram is "actively boosting" Bolsonaro and conservative content in the days ahead of the country's high-stakes runoff election. To test whether Meta was…Common Dreams22h agoWhole story →EducationTechnology
'Act of Collective Punishment': Netanyahu Condemned Over 'Full Lockdown' of Occupied West BankPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he has ordered the Israel Defense Force to "immediately impose a lockdown on Hebron and prepare for a full lockdown of the entire" illegally occupied West Bank following a gun battle that reportedly left two Palestinians dead and at least five Israeli soldiers wounded. Following an emergency meeting with…Common Dreams1d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnology
