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 14 Dead, 427 Wounded – Yet the Pentagon Hides Iran Combat Injuries

 14 Dead, 427 Wounded – Yet the Pentagon Hides Iran Combat Injuries

Does the Pentagon hides Iran combat injuries?  Yes. Friday's Iranian strike killed two U.S. soldiers, left another missing in Jordan, but not the first attack on U.S. forces.  In fact, Iran launched three separate strikes earlier that week, injuring dozens of U.S. troops and damaging military helicopters. What now becomes a major Pentagon headache is that those incidents were never publicly acknowledged then.  U.S. officials familiar with operations said the Pentagon chose not to reveal attacks or damage extent, citing operational concerns. On Monday, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell disclosed nearly 100 American. service members injured in Iranian attacks since July…
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Shutdown Fears, Climate Crisis, and Voter Disillusionment: Trump’s Domestic Policies Spark Chaos

Shutdown Fears, Climate Crisis, and Voter Disillusionment: Trump’s Domestic Policies Spark Chaos

In today's political climate, the Trump administration faces the stark reality of a looming Department of Homeland Security shutdown, caused by Washington gridlock and bitter legislative standoffs. In this volatile atmosphere, Trump’s Domestic Policies Spark Chaos, particularly as congressional Democrats reject the latest funding bill and demand sweeping immigration reforms. Legislative consensus collapsed, ensuring that DHS funding expired at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and triggered widespread institutional uncertainty. This impasse represents not mere partisan disagreement, but a profound failure of executive leadership compounded by Trump’s refusal to compromise or craft workable legislative solutions. Republicans failed to attract the votes needed…
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Déjà Vu: U.S. Imperialism Returns to Latin America—Trump’s Abduction of Maduro Is About Venezuelan Oil

Déjà Vu: U.S. Imperialism Returns to Latin America—Trump’s Abduction of Maduro Is About Venezuelan Oil

In the early days of January 2026, a shocking U.S. military raid in Caracas resulted in the capture, transfer, and detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on U.S. soil—a move that has ignited global outrage. Trump’s abduction of Maduro is about Venezuelan oil and now carries the added dimension of explicit threats to Venezuela’s interim leader, with the U.S. president warning of further consequences if she refuses cooperation.This development resurrects the darkest memories of Cold War–era interventions and challenges what it means for the United States to champion international law. How Trump Tore Up International Law in…
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America Must Resist Another War: On the Eve of a Possible War with Venezuela, Trump’s Popularity Collapses

America Must Resist Another War: On the Eve of a Possible War with Venezuela, Trump’s Popularity Collapses

As a proud grandfather and veteran of the first Gulf War, I have witnessed the costs of conflict firsthand. I believe the moment demands deep reflection on the signs of political instability, as well as on current geopolitical and moral risks. On the eve of a possible war with Venezuela, Trump’s popularity is collapsing, heightening anxiety across households, communities, and nations alike. Recent polls reveal a sharp erosion of support among Republicans, independents, and the wider public. This decline raises profound moral questions: can the use of force ever be justified when weighed against human lives? In this article, I…
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A Faustian Pact: How the Saudi Prince Bought His Redemption at the White House

A Faustian Pact: How the Saudi Prince Bought His Redemption at the White House

The visit of the notorious Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (also known by his initials, MBS) to Washington the week of November 18, 2025, will go down in the annals of realpolitik as a masterclass in cynicism. In the opulent setting of the Oval Office, President Donald Trump offered a leader implicated in the brutal murder of a journalist the most precious gift: a public absolution. This carefully choreographed spectacle—fighter jets in formation a red carpet, warm handshakes—was anything but conventional diplomacy. It was the central transaction in a fool's bargain where Saudi Arabia, portrayed as America's cash cow,…
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