US Assisted Israel in Defense Against Iran, Officials Say

According to three U.S. officials, the United States provided support to the Israeli military, shooting down some of the missiles launched by Iran in retaliation for Israel’s unprecedented attack Friday morning that targeted Iran’s nuclear program and killed top military leaders and prominent scientists. President Donald Trump says he does not what the U.S. dragged into another war, but in an interview with NBC News … Continue reading US Assisted Israel in Defense Against Iran, Officials Say

Caribbean Matters: Focusing on Vieques, as US military cleanup continues

 Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. June 14 is an important date in U.S. and Puerto Rican history which is too often overlooked: 24 years ago, the Bush administration announced a decision to end the bombing … Continue reading Caribbean Matters: Focusing on Vieques, as US military cleanup continues

Americans get a chance to fight back against Trump—and his dumb parade

Opponents of President Donald Trump are planning to flood the streets of hundreds of cities on Saturday, countering his birthday blowout and military parade with protests collectively dubbed “No Kings Day.” The mass mobilization lands on June 14—Flag Day, the Army’s 250th birthday, and Trump’s 79th birthday. What was once billed as a modest, patriotic celebration is now shaping up to be another taxpayer-funded ego … Continue reading Americans get a chance to fight back against Trump—and his dumb parade