Russia’s 2018 Presidential Election by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) It’s scheduled for March 18, multiple candidates expected to compete, including Vladimir Putin if he seeks reelection. As yet, he hasn’t announced either way. Kremlin sources close to him suggest he’ll run as an independent candidate. He’s overwhelmingly popular, easily able to […]

Trump Expected to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Rumors have been circulating for weeks. In late November, Mike Pence said he’s “actively considering” recognition.  He commented at an event, marking the 70th anniversary of the UN vote, partitioning Palestine, Jerusalem declared an international city under a […]

Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Islamphobic Travel Ban by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Trump imposed a travel ban on six predominantly Muslim countries, a presidential proclamation adding two more. Targeted nations include Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, plus North Korea and Venezuela. None of these countries or their citizens threaten […]

Escalated Israeli Aggression on Syria: Begging for War by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Despite significant progress toward defeating US-supported terrorists in Syria, conflict resolution is far from achieved – not as long as Washington and Israel want war and regime change. On Monday evening, for the second time in three days, […]

No Money for Needy Children’s Healthcare in America by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) A previous article discussed the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) – covering healthcare for around nine million children and hundreds of thousands of pregnant women from low-income families – too high to qualify for Medicaid. CHIP expired on […]

Saudis Propose Palestinian Statehood Without Sovereignty by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) How is that possible? Only by offering statehood in name only, not the real thing, an offer even longtime Israeli collaborator Abbas can’t accept. According to the New York Times, he met with Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) […]

The Abominable House and Senate Tax Cut Bills by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) It’s worse than you think. The final version following House and Senate reconciliation will show the full extent of harm done to ordinary Americans – so corporate predators and super-rich ones benefit hugely at their expense. A congressional […]

Former Yemeni President Killed: The Price of Betrayal by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Ali Abdullah Saleh ruled Yemen despotically from May 1990 until ousted in February 2012 – earlier ruling North Yemen from 1978 to 1990. He sided with Houthi fighters against Saudi Arabia until betraying them – shifting his allegiance […]

Trump’s National Security Strategy (NSS) by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) It’s a work in progress, yet to be released. Prepared by Trump’s national security team, it’s nearing completion, expected out soon. It’s designed as a blueprint for administration foreign policy. Sources familiar with it call it “hard-nosed” and “realistic.” Reportedly, it’ll […]

Sino/Russian and US Policies World’s Apart on North Korea by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Beijing and Moscow urge the world community unite against war on the Korean peninsula, going all-out to resolve contentious issues diplomatically. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang, “China and Russia have a common stance on […]