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House gears up for vote to avoid government shutdown in Johnson’s first big test as speaker
The House of Representatives is gearing up to vote Tuesday afternoon on Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to avoid a government shutdown – the Louisiana Republican’s first big test just three weeks after taking the top…
Obama Laid the Foundation for Trump’s Attack on Bedrock Environmental Law
The Trump administration doesn’t want to consider climate impact when issuing infrastructure permits, but this isn’t a new attack on the environment—it builds on Obama’s legacy of expediting permits for pipelines and fossil fuel infrastructure….
Netflix’s ‘Fauda’ Is a Hit Because of its Islamophobia, Not In Spite of It
‘Fauda,’ an Israeli show about soldiers who disguise themselves as Palestinians, subtly reinforces Islamophobic stereotypes and justifies state violence by promising to humanize both sides of the conflict. Producer: Shir Hever Visual Producer/Video Editor: Cameron…
GOP senator calls on Senate Dems to pass bipartisan House Israel aid bill again: ‘Time is of the essence’
A Republican senator is calling on the Senate Democrats to pass the bipartisan Israel aid bill that the House of Representatives passed earlier this month.Senator Roger Marshall, R-Ks., will urge his Democratic colleagues in the…
Increasing Calls for Warren to Back Sanders to Stop Biden
Joe Biden is a weaker candidate against Trump, argues Roots Action co-founder Norman Solomon. Director/Video Editor: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Audio Engineer: Adam Coley Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar Subscribe to our page and…
DOD says Russia, China will face ‘similar consequences’ to North Korea if illicit aid continues
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is warning that Russia and China are cooperating closely with North Korea to mutually expand military capabilities. Austin spoke Tuesday during a meeting of defense ministers at a summit for U.N….
Biden or Sanders: Who Is More ‘Electable’?
Corporate media and corporate Democrats say Sanders is less electable because of his supposed “radical” views. But is this true? And what about Biden’s electability, given his past support for neoliberal policies? Director/Video Editor: Cameron…
Biden officials rebel against president on Israel-Hamas war, sign dissent letter
Four hundred government officials from 40 departments and agencies within President Biden’s administration signed a letter opposing the president’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war and demanded a cease-fire.The Tuesday letter, first reported by the New…
Want to Build Class Solidarity? Learn to Talk About Race
Journalist Chris Hedges says both Republican and Democratic elites are happy to discuss race, gender, religion, and any politics of identity—as long as you don’t connect it to class divisions. Class: The Little Word the…
Exploring Thailand’s tapestry of tradition, adventure, timeless beauty
Thailand, often hailed as the “Land of Smiles,” beckons travelers with its enchanting fusion of rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty.This travel guide serves as your portal to an unforgettable Thai adventure, navigating through…
Missing Person Charles Rice from the 6th District – Blotter
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. A 54-year-old Charles Rice was last seen on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 1:00 a.m., Jefferson University Hospital (Emergency Room). He is…
Lessons From Super Tuesday: Stop Ignoring Black Voters of Faith!
Super Tuesday stunned progressives, but sustained grassroots organizing in Southern Black communities might have produced better results. Progressive outreach has made the mistakes of avoiding people of faith and ignoring race for years. Producer: Jacqueline…
What Price Would You Pay For Your Principles?
Emily L. Quint Freeman stood up for what she believed in. Her actions impacted thousands, and she paid a high price. Her new memoir “Failure to Appear: Resistance, Loss, and Identity” chronicles her journey and…
UK infant baptized before being forced off life support, father says ‘the devil’ was in the courtroom
Indi Gregory, the 8-month-old infant who was forced off life support by the United Kingdom courts system, was baptized before her death despite her family not originally being religious.Dean Gregory, Indi’s father, said before her…
Harriet Tubman’s Legacy: Hope in the Age of Trump
On Harriet Tubman’s birthday, TRNN revisits the 2017 grand opening of the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center in Cambridge, MD. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
Biden’s Climate Plan Sparks Protests
Activists say adopting clean energy and phasing out on fossil fuels by 2020 is too little, too late. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
Missing Juvenile Isaiah Myers from the 2nd District – Blotter
The Philadelphia Police Department requests the public’s assistance in locating missing endangered person Isaiah Myers. Isaiah is from the 6400 block of Oxford Ave and was last seen on Sunday, October 13, 2023, at 11:18…
Impulsive Saudi Crown Prince Cracks Down, Rattles Global Markets
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrested high-ranking members of his family and launched an oil price war with Russia, tanking the market. Code Pink’s Medea Benjamin says it just demonstrates how impulsive and capricious MBS’s…
RFK Jr scores endorsements from 3 high-profile athletes
FIRST ON FOX: A trio of former professional athletes are throwing their support behind independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take the White House.NBA legend and 1992 “Dream Team” Olympian John Stockton, Green…
Mississippi Prisons Claim 25 Lives in 3 Months
While there’s “no foul play suspected” in most of the deaths, there’s plenty foul about drinking contaminated water and breathing black mold. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This…
Georgia police dispute local Democrat official’s claim she was ‘drugged’ before passing out in the street
A local Georgia Democrat recently found herself in hot water after she passed out in the street outside a sports bar and hurled insults at first responders as she was taken to the hospital in…
Stir Crazy! #5: The Rich Get Richer
Stuck in the house? Social distancing at work? Need a break from the kids? Join Real News’ Andrew Corkery, Kim Brown, Charles Lenchner, and Jaisal Noor as we discuss some of the news stories that…
With 9 weeks to go until the first votes, Trump remains commanding front-runner as GOP field keeps shrinking
It’s a slimmer field, but it’s the same story, as former President Donald Trump remains the commanding front-runner for the Republican nomination with nine weeks to go until the first votes are cast.Sen. Tim Scott’s…
Mother of wrongfully detained American on death row in China calls on Biden to confront Xi: ‘Say Mark’s name’
The mother of an American imprisoned in China for over 10 years and facing execution is calling on President Biden to take action during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi to secure her son’s…
COVID-19 Is The New Cash Cow For Policing
American citizens are facing thousands of dollars in fines and jail time for breaking state-ordered pandemic restrictions. PAR and The Masters Report discuss how profit can still be extracted by police during the coronavirus outbreak….
Vulnerable Dem senator attended Hollywood fundraiser with donor linked to discrimination scandal
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., recently stepped away from his farm to raise money in Hollywood with a high-profile Democrat donor linked to lending discrimination allegations, which comes on the heels of the vulnerable politician also receiving…
A Doctor In Italy Shares Lessons Learned Battling COVID-19
Italian doctors and labor organizers learned painful lessons from the global coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes…
