US Politics

How Scott Bessent's 'economic statecraft' aims to justify US coercion

The treasury secretary has made a candid admission: Washington intends to write one set of rules for itself, and another for the rest of the world

How Zohran Mamdani is the Daredevil of a new generation

Hamid Dabashi

Pro-Palestine immigrant ousts 30-year veteran in Colorado Democratic primary

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship

For Gen Z voters, Gaza was a defining issue in the New York Democratic primaries

US-Iran agreement amounts to 'conditional surrender', analyst says on Tucker Carlson's show

America's 'independence' celebrates 250 years of jingoism and genocide

Joseph Massad

A battle of narratives emerges as Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York primaries

Biden appoints Rob Malley as Iran envoy despite backlash from hawks

US's plans to restore aid to Palestinians 'fully comply with law,' Biden team says

The myth of the 'lesser evil': Why US progressives back Biden

Joseph Massad

NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang doubles down on anti-BDS remarks

Incoming US envoy Thomas-Greenfield vows to 'stand with Israel' at UN

US court issues summons for MBZ over hacking of Al Jazeera anchor via Twitter

After Trump, coronavirus could deliver the final blow to neoliberalism

Joe Gill

Malley as Iran envoy: Hawks and progressives spar over possible nomination

US eyes new military bases in Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions with Iran

Activists press Biden to end support for Saudi-led war in Yemen

Trump administration eased sanctions against Israeli billionaire during final days

Biden administration vows to consult with Israel on 'all' regional issues