The Parole System Is Broken
In the state of Maryland, prison inmates serving life sentences can only be granted parole by final decree from the governor. Even for elderly inmates at high risk of COVID-19 infection, as well as inmates…
Why was Kevin McCarthy ousted as House speaker, and what happens next?
Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz’s motion to vacate the House speaker’s chair proved successful in a historic 216-210 vote on Tuesday. Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he would not run again for the position. Why was…
At the Derek Chauvin murder trial, the defense’s secret weapon is exposed
Dr. David Fowler stunned the world when he testified that Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was not responsible for the death of George Floyd. But this is not the first time Fowler has taken a…
Senators to visit China amid growing tensions
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators will travel to China next week. The visit comes amid a time of persistent disagreement over policies concerning Taiwan, the South China Sea and what the U.S. calls genocide…
Is the Chauvin verdict a sign of change, or the policing system saving itself?
Derek Chauvin’s defense used every tool at its disposal to keep him from being held accountable for killing George Floyd last May, including David Fowler, former chief medical examiner for the state of Maryland, whose…
Hamas trying to sneak injured fighters out among civilian evacuees: US official
Hamas is attempting to sneak militants out of the Gaza Strip among evacuating civilians.A senior U.S. official confirmed that wounded Hamas combatants were quietly placed on evacuation lists alongside injured Palestinian civilians.This revelation has complicated…
He refused to follow a cop’s illegal order and police have made his life hell ever since
Police demanded that a visually impaired passenger show them his identification, even though he was just sitting in a car. His refusal led to probation, monitoring, a $50,000 bail, and a relentless legal battle. But…
Kevin McCarthy says he won’t run for House speaker again
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he would not run for the leadership position again after he was ousted from the role. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion unpacks McCarthy’s comments. Plus, MIT political…
Hutchinson booed for over a minute after claiming ‘significant likelihood’ Trump will be found guilty
GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson was booed Saturday when he told a Republican summit that there is “significant likelihood” that former President Trump will be found guilty of a felony next year.The former Arkansas governor…
Is freedom possible in the digital era?
A livestream panel discussion and Q & A co-produced by TRNN and Project Censored, which we will host from 8-9:30 pm EST on Wednesday, April 28. The utopian dream that digital technologies would make us…
Kevin McCarthy announces he won’t run for House speaker again after historic vote | full video
California Rep. Kevin McCarthy spoke to reporters for the first time after the House removed him as speaker in a historic vote on Tuesday. McCarthy said he won’t run for speakership again, saying he leaves…
Another police killing in rural America, another case without accountability
(Content warning: Some images and details in this episode are graphic and disturbing.) The horrifying body camera footage of Chico, California, police killing 31-year-old Tyler Rushing is another troubling example of why police violence is…
Looming migrant caravan re-ignites Republican demands for changes at the border: ‘Brace for the impact’
Tom Homan: Biden’s border crisis is ‘by design’ Former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan reacts to reports of a terror suspect allowed to stay in the U.S. for two weeks before being arrested and discusses…
Beyond Putin and Navalny: Is there a left alternative for Russia?
Read the full edited text transcript of this interview here: https://therealnews.com/putin-navalny-and-the-left-the-coming-political-crisis-in-russia. Alexei Navalny has been celebrated in the West as the democratic savior of Russia, but are things that simple? New TRNN contributor Radhika Desai…
Unpacking Kevin McCarthy’s removal as House speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his leadership position in a historic vote on Tuesday after a far-right revolt over his reliance on Democrats to pass funding to avert a government shutdown. Political advisers…
Mother of Richard Risher, killed by LAPD, speaks out against BLM leaders
A number of parents of Black children slain by police, including the mothers of Tamir Rice and Richard Risher, have accused the Black Lives Matter Global Network and certain BLM leaders of raising money from…
Is Kevin McCarthy’s ouster a win for Matt Gaetz?
Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as House speaker after a vote in the chamber. CBS News’ Zak Hudak and Scott MacFarlane have the latest. Plus, political advisers Jonathan Kott and Maura Gillespie join “America Decides”…
Seeing (and fighting) fascism beyond twentieth-century Europe
The “F” word has been thrown around a lot in the age of Donald Trump. From President Trump’s “Muslim ban,” to bipartisan support for migrant-filled concentration camps, to the failed insurrection at the Capitol building…
Fall foliage across the U.S. #shorts
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Can democracy exist in the digital era?
From viral police brutality videos shot by citizen journalists to whisper networks and remote organizing during the pandemic, digital technologies have empowered people around the world to advance their struggles for justice, accountability, democracy, and…
Republican Party of Florida hosts 2024 presidential contenders at Florida Freedom Summit
Republican presidential candidates will deliver remarks at the Florida Freedom Summit at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, Saturday.Hosted by the Republican Party of Florida, the 2024 cattle call will feature most…
Striking Alabama coal miners are prepared for a long fight
In this installment of “Battleground Brookwood,” new TRNN contributor Kim Kelly reports on the ground in Alabama from a UMWA rally held on Wednesday, April 21, in support of striking miners. Help us continue producing…
Trump is back in court for Day 2 of fraud trial as he slams “sham” case
Before heading into the courtroom for his second day in court, former President Donald J. Trump continued his attacks on New York Attorney General Letitia James, calling the civil case against him a “sham.” CBS…
Taharka Bros: Ice cream with a side of worker ownership
The pandemic wiped out 70% of their business, but Baltimore’s Taharka Bros’ worker-owners successfully pivoted to delivery, saving their company and offering insight into how co-ops were able to weather COVID-19. This report has been…
Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein in Senate | full video
Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the next California senator, replacing Dianne Feinstein, who died Thursday night at the age of 90. Butler was appointed to the Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. #news #livenews…
How prisoners expanded the civil rights movement
“From Attica to the Texas work strike of 1978 to the most recent nationwide prison strikes in 2016 and 2018,” Robert Chase, Associate Professor of History at Stony Brook University, writes, “prisoners have offered a…
Paris suffering severe bedbug outbreak
The City of Love has turned into the city of bedbugs. Paris is enduring a bedbug infestation just 10 months before it’s set to host the 2024 Olympics. CBS News’ Ian Lee has more on…
