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Cubans Hopeful and Cautious, as New Constitution Passed
After months of debate, millions turned out in a historic vote on a new constitution for Cuba. The Real News Network was on the ground to hear from Cubans about the vote and the process,…
“No War for Oil” as Thousands March Against US Intervention in Venezuela
As part of an international day against US intervention in Venezuela, a mobilization in Washington, DC with speakers Daniel Ellsberg and Jill Stein emphasized that Trump is only interested in Venezuela’s resources, not in its…
Trump and GOP Steeped in Corruption, as Corp. Dems Push Cold War Fever
Our weekly roundup panel looks at the fracture lines in the Republican Party and the corporate Democrats continue their frenzy about Russia – with Jacqueline Luqman, Jeff Cohen and host Paul Jay Visit https://therealnews.com for…
Is Corbyn’s Socialism Possible Within the EU? – Lapavitsas and Jay
With the Conservative Party in disarray, can the Labour Party take advantage of the “Brexit moment”– Costas Lapavitsas joins host Paul Jay Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at…
38 Years Prison and 148 Lashes for Iranian Human Rights Defender
Nasrin Sotoudeh defended political prisoners and worked to abolish Iran’s death penalty. Human rights groups are worried her sentence could signal increased repression of peace activism in Iran under a judiciary with a history of…
The Attack on Ilhan Omar and Pelosi’s Unconditional Support for Israel
Nancy Pelosi pledged support for Israel “even if the Capitol crumbles”, as major Democratic Party funder and pro-Israel advocate Haim Saban looked on – our panel discusses anti-Semitism, Israel and the Democratic Party with Jacqueline…
Venezuela Tops CIA’s Agenda for Brazil’s President
On his first visit to the U.S., President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro eagerly receives his instructions from the CIA and Trump’s foreign policy team. Alex Main of CEPR analyses the visit. Visit https://therealnews.com for more…
Brazilian Left’s Free Lula Campaign Highlights Miscarriage of Justice
Left forces met in Sao Paulo to relaunch the Free Lula campaign. Members of grassroots movements and political parties were there, saying that Workers Party leader Lula da Silva was unjustly imprisoned Visit https://therealnews.com for…
Admissions Scandal Exposes the Fraud of Meritocracy
Bribery and corruption is the real problem in college admissions, not affirmative action, says historian Gerald Horne–With host Paul Jay Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Canceling India’s Preferential Trade Status with the US Would Backfire
Washington says India has been the world’s largest beneficiary of preferential trade status. If trade benefits are abolished, the country will have to pay customs duties on products worth 5.6 billion US dollars that were…
Puerto Rico’s Government Was Warned Climate Catastrophe Was Coming, But Didn’t Listen
Environmental activist Juan Rosario says that, after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico must do more to transition to renewable energy Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Venezuela and Socialism – mailbag with Paul Jay
Trump says socialism has proven a failure – Paul Jay joins Taya Graham to discuss viewer comments and questions Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
As Pugh Resigns, Is a Better Baltimore Possible?
Baltimore’s powerful mayor resigned amid corruption allegations. Three activists ask if the city charter can be amended to limit mayoral power and create a more just city Subscribe to our page and support our work…
Cop Charged with Making Multiple False Arrests
Baltimore Police Sgt Ethan Newberg is facing 32 counts of false imprisonment and assault for using illegal arrests to intimidate the community, prosecutors allege. Please join Taya Graham and Stephen Janis for this important episode…
Baltimore police discuss arrest in tech CEO Pava LaPere’s murder | full video
Baltimore police provided an update on the arrest made in the murder of tech CEO Pava LaPere on Thursday. Jason Billingsley, a convicted felon and registered sex offender, was arrested late Wednesday night, police said….
Government shutdown deadline looms, GOP donors push for Youngkin 2024, more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushing his divided colleagues to get behind a short-term spending bill and avoid a government shutdown, some of the country’s biggest Republican donors ramping up efforts to…
House Republicans hold first hearing on Biden impeachment inquiry | full video
House Republicans held the opening hearing Thursday in their impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The chairmen of the Oversight, Judiciary and Ways and Means committees outlined the factual and legal basis for the inquiry and…
Biden honors late Sen. John McCain’s legacy in Arizona speech | full video
President Biden delivered remarks in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday to honor the late Sen. John McCain and speak about strengthening our democracy. #news #biden #mccain CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming…
Police announce arrest in Tupac Shakur’s murder | full video
Las Vegas police on Friday announced a suspect has been arrested in the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur. Duane “Keffe D” Davis was charged in the 1996 killing, police said. #news #tupac #livenews…
Biden honors Gen. Mark Milley at Armed Forces farewell tribute | full video
President Biden delivered remarks Friday at an Armed Forces farewell tribute for Gen. Mark Milley, who will step down as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at midnight Saturday. #news #biden #politics CBS…
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90 | full coverage
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings during more than 3 decades in the Senate, has died at 90. Feinstein died at her Washington, D.C., home Thursday night, her office said in a statement Friday….
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters as government shutdown nears | full video
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy held a news conference on Friday, days before a possible government shutdown. McCarthy also offered his condolences to the family, colleagues and staff of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died at…
Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell address Dianne Feinstein’s death on Senate floor
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are addressing the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein in speeches on the Senate floor. The trailblazing California senator died at her Washington, D.C., home…
House rejects McCarthy-backed short-term spending bill as government shutdown looms | full video
The House on Friday rejected a shot-term spending bill backed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with a group of hard-right Republicans handing the speaker yet another defeat in his efforts to avoid a government shutdown. Watch…
Reactions to Dianne Feinstein’s death pour in from both sides of the aisle
Tributes to Sen. Dianne Feinstein poured in Friday after news of her death shook Washington. Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings during her more than three decades in the U.S. Senate, died at the age of…
White House holds briefing after Congress averts government shutdown over the weekend | full video
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a briefing on Monday two days after Congress passed a 45-day stopgap spending bill to keep the government open just hours before the shutdown deadline. During his remarks…
Trump arrives at New York court for start of civil fraud trial | CBS News
Former President Donald Trump arrived at a New York courthouse to attend the opening of his civil fraud trial. Trump, three of his children — Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump — several other company…
