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What is NATO Good For?
As foreign ministers gathered in Washington to celebrate NATO’s 70th anniversary and deliberated about its further extension, prominent peace activists also gathered to present a critique of NATO. Carmen Russell reports from DC Subscribe to…
Biden touts domestic green energy agenda by promoting foreign company
President Biden traveled to a wind turbine factory operated by a foreign-owned green energy firm in central Colorado on Wednesday to tout his “Bidenomics” and climate agenda.Biden delivered remarks at South Korea-based CS Wind’s site…
Does Socialism Make People Lazy?
In our series responding to viewer mail, Paul Jay joins Taya Graham to give his views on questions raised by viewers Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
Deutsche Bank sought to ‘whale’ of a client in Trump, continue relationship, former executive testifies
A former Deutsche Bank executive testified Wednesday that the bank viewed Donald Trump as a “whale” of a client, and sought to do additional business with him, while praising the Trump Organization for taking its…
Scandal Grows But Baltimore Mayor Won’t Resign
City Council considers systemic reform in the wake of the “Health Holly” scandal ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) **
Views on China as ‘enemy’ of the US grow, majority support military action to defend Taiwan: survey
EXCLUSIVE: The number of Americans who view China as an “enemy” of the U.S. is growing, while a majority support a buildup of American military personnel to deter a potential invasion of Taiwan, the annual…
Decrease set for exorbitant Maine electricity costs
Electricity rates are set to drop in Maine, which historically has had some of the nation’s highest energy costs.Next year’s standard offer rates will drop 35% for Central Maine Power customers and 24% for Versant…
Gore Vidal on the Cold War (1/7)
When Julian Assange was arrested in London, he carried a copy of our book, Gore Vidal: History of the National Security State. Vidal interviews carried out by Paul Jay between 2005 and 2007. To purchase…
Good Tidings and Cheer
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) may have a few new lyrics to add to the holiday season staple “The 12 Days of Christmas.”On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…A partridge…
Gore Vidal on ‘The Emperor’ (2/7)
When Julian Assange was arrested in London, he happened to be carrying a copy of our book, Gore Vidal: History of the National Security State To purchase the book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Vidal-History-National-Security-State/dp/1494887991/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1 The great message…
US-China space race for moon mining heats up
As China, the U.S. and other countries work to expand mining and production of rare earth elements, the race to mine in space is growing more competitive.”We see China keeping their foot on the accelerator,”…
Gore Vidal on Liberty (3/7)
When Julian Assange was arrested in London, he happened to be carrying a copy of our book, Gore Vidal: History of the National Security State (edited) To purchase the book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Vidal-History-National-Security-State/dp/1494887991/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1 Subscribe to…
Mayorkas meets with Border Patrol agents falsely accused of whipping migrants, but no apology
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday met privately with the horseback agents who were falsely accused of “whipping” Haitian migrants in 2021 – but sources say there was no apology from Mayorkas for the…
Gore Vidal on US Media and Society (4/7)
When Julian Assange was arrested in London, he was carrying a copy of our book, Gore Vidal: History of the National Security State Gore Vidal discusses taboo subjects in the media and society, and says…
More Americans than ever think US headed in wrong direction, Congress’ approval near rock bottom: survey
EXCLUSIVE: More Americans than ever say the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction as Congress’ approval rating remains near rock bottom, the annual Reagan National Defense Survey has found.According to the survey, just 25%…
Assange and Manning Under Arrest: Trump Admin Goes All Out Against Whistleblowers (Pt 1/2)
Shortly before Assange’s arrest in London Thursday morning, we spoke to former National Lawyers Guild president Marjorie Cohn about Manning’s refusal to testify against Assange and the precarious situation Assange is in Subscribe to our…
Judge to review new settlement in Maine ACLU’s public defender case
State officials and a civil rights group have reached a new settlement to present to a judge for improving Maine’s system for providing attorneys for residents who cannot afford them, officials said Wednesday.The same judge…
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dead at 100
Henry Kissinger, the German-born American diplomat, academic and presidential adviser who served assecretary of state for two presidents and left his stamp on U.S. foreign policy for decades died Wednesday atthe age of 100.A statement…
Assange and Manning Under Arrest: Trump Admin Goes All Out Against Whistleblowers (Pt 2/2)
Shortly before Assange’s arrest in London Thursday morning, we spoke to former National Lawyers Guild president Marjorie Cohn about Manning’s refusal to testify against Assange and the precarious situation Assange is in Subscribe to our…
Emirati-designated COP28 leader forcefully denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals in summit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks forcefully denied Wednesday a report alleging his nation planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas…
Gore Vidal on the Democrats and Religion (5/7)
When Julian Assange was arrested in London, he happened to be carrying a copy of our book, Gore Vidal: History of the National Security State To purchase the book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Vidal-History-National-Security-State/dp/1494887991/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1 The Democratic Party…
DuPont Co., spin-off firms to pay Ohio $110M in ‘forever chemical’ settlement
The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay $110 million to the state of Ohio to settle a lawsuit over environmental threats from toxic chemicals used at a former DuPont facility in neighboring West…
No Church No Jesus?
Recently Mike Edwards posted something on facebook saying: “There is no such thing as a “relationship with Jesus†apart from a connection to the local church.” We decided to invite him on and discuss with…
Hamas frees 16 more hostages, including one Israeli-American, on sixth day of cease-fire with Israel
Hamas on Wednesday handed over 16 more hostages — including 12 Israelis — on the last day of an extended cease-fire with Israel.The latest round of hostages included a group of 10 Israeli women and…
Gore Vidal on the Future (6/7)
When Julian Assange was arrested in London, he was carrying a copy of our book, Gore Vidal: History of the National Security State Vidal: “I was born 80 years ago in a country called the…
Panama’s high court declares mining contract unconstitutional. Here is what happens next
Panama (AP) — In a historic ruling, Panama’s Supreme Court this week declared that legislation granting a Canadian copper mine a 20-year concession was unconstitutional, a decision celebrated by thousands of Panamanians activists who had…
Gore Vidal Interview Series with Paul Jay (7/7)
When Julian Assange was arrested in London, he was carrying a copy of our book, Gore Vidal: History of the National Security State On the sixth anniversary of the death of Gore Vidal, and the…