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The Vast Majority of US Adults are Stressed about Grocery Costs, an AP-NORC Poll Finds
The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost of groceries, a new poll finds, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain widespread. About half of all Americans say the cost of groceries is a “major” source of stress in their…
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US Launches Airstrikes Against al-Shabaab During Major Battle in Somalia
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) US Africa Command has announced that its forces launched airstrikes against al-Shabaab during fighting in southern Somalia on Friday, the same day the African Union’s (AU) mission in the country, AUSSOM, reported a major battle. AFRICOM offered no details about the strikes other than saying they were launched in support of the…
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Israeli Forces Kill 104 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Sunday that Israeli forces killed 104 Palestinians and wounded 866 over the previous 24-hour period as US-backed Israeli strikes and the killing of aid seekers continue. The Health Ministry said that the bodies of 15 Palestinians killed in previous Israeli attacks were also recovered. “A number of…
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Abbott Orders House Democrats to Return to Austin or be Removed from Office
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) After Texas House Democrats left the state on Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered them to return to Austin or said he would take action to have them removed from office. He also said several of them may have committed felonies. Several House Democrats posted videos of themselves Sunday appearing to…
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China Pushes Back at US Demands to Stop Buying Russian and Iranian Oil
U.S. and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach a trade deal and avert punishing tariffs, but they remain far apart on one issue: the U.S. demand that China stop purchasing oil from Iran and Russia. “China will always ensure its energy supply in ways that serve our national…
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Israel Preparing To Escalate Military Offensive in Gaza
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The Israeli military is drawing up plans to escalate its genocidal war in the Gaza Strip that will soon be presented to Israeli political leadership, Haaretz reported on Sunday. An Israeli official said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “is pushing for the release of hostages as part of a military resolution,” and…
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Ukraine Calls for US To ‘Strangle’ Russia’s Economy
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) A senior advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling on the US to “strangle” the Russian economy by imposing tariffs on Moscow’s trading partners, though the US measures are unlikely to hurt Russia. “The [Russian] economy, geared for war, cannot withstand the pressure and is holding on only through the sale…
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Texas Democrats Arrive in Illinois to Block Vote Back Home on Redrawn House Maps Sought by Trump
(Headline USA) A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump sharply escalated Sunday when dozens of Democratic legislators left the state to block a vote, followed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott warning them that he will seek their removal from office if they don’t return. The revolt by Democrats,…
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Boeing Workers Who Build Fighter Jets Plan to go on Strike
(Headline USA) Boeing workers who build fighter jets are planning to go on strike Monday at midnight. About 3,200 workers at Boeing facilities in St. Louis; St. Charles, Missouri; and Mascoutah, Illinois, voted to reject a modified four-year labor agreement with Boeing, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said Sunday. “IAM District…
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Former US Soldier Suspected of Killing 4 in Montana Remains at Large
(Headline USA) The former U.S. soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar was still at large early Sunday and may be armed after escaping in a stolen vehicle containing clothes and camping gear, officials said. Authorities believe 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown killed four people on Friday morning at The Owl Bar in…
