Senator Murphy: Trump's Iran War Would Be 'Only Thing People Care About'
Senator Chris Murphy told Newsweek that "the intelligence does not say Iran is taking action unilaterally without regard to previous American decisions."
Iran Military Leader: 'This Is Most Decisive Moment for Islamic Revolution'
Major General Hossein Salami, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, warned that his country was nearing "a full-scale confrontation with the enemy."
Trump Administration Has Little International Support for U.S.-Iran War
As The Century Foundation's Dina Esfandiary argued, however, "I don't think they're worried about not having international support."
Venezuela's Guaidó Requests U.S. Military Support vs. Maduro and Allies
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó's U.S. envoy "welcomes the support of the United States and confirms our government's willingness to begin discussions regarding the cooperation that has been offered."
Arizona Legislature Declares Porn a Public Health Crisis; Experts Disagree
"What anti-porn activists tend to do is look at a thing in society that most of us agree is a bad thing" and attribute it to porn, Marty Klein said.
Venezuela Says Russia May Send More Military, U.S. Warns Potential Action
Venezuela's top diplomat said Moscow may send more military personnel to the leftist-led Latin American country as his U.S. and Russian counterparts discussed the crisis.
U.S. Claims Venezuela's Maduro Was Ready to Go, but Russia Told Him to Stay
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "had an airplane on the tarmac" but changed his mind on the advice of Russia.
Bolton Calls for Venezuelan Officials to Defect Amid Uprising
The White House national security adviser claimed three top Venezuelan officials have defected, but none have announced a switch.
Gunshots, Tear Gas and a Vehicle Attack in Venezuela Uprising
Venezuela's Bolivarian National Guard clashed with opposition forces in what appeared to be the greatest challenge to President Nicolás Maduro's ruling United Socialist Party since a previous coup attempt in 2002.
U.S. Threatens Supporters of Venezuela's Maduro
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "is leaving" even as supporters such as China, Cuba, Iran and Russia continue to back him.
Flint 2016 Promises Fell Flat, Will 2020 Be The Same?
"We've come to the conclusion that talk is cheap," Representative Dan Kildee told Newsweek.
Pelosi 'Almost Treasonous' on Immigration: Texas Lt Gov
Texas Lieutenant Governor Patrick slammed "soft-spoken Nancy" and invited Democrats to come and see the "crisis" at the border with their own eyes.
Russia Defends Troops in Venezuela, Says U.S. 'Nervous'
Russia said "it would be nice to know" what U.S. military advisers were doing in Colombia and why President Donald Trump wants Venezuela's other neighbor, Brazil, to join NATO.
Bernie Sanders: Sacklers' Greed 'Killing Americans'
The Sackler family's Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, has settled a case brought by Oklahoma for $270 million but is facing 1,600 lawsuits and criticism from public figures like Sanders.
Flint Mayor to Receive Controversial Pay Raise
"A $34,000 raise to the mayor? That's more than what the city of Flint residents make in a year."
Venezuela Crisis Explained: Safety, Economy, Politics
Venezuela, once boosted by Hugo Chávez, suffers one of the world's worst economic crises amid a political row between President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó.
Mike Pence Warns 'Swift Response,' Venezuela VP Reacts
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. would not tolerate "any threats, violence or intimidation" against opposition leader Juan Guaidó, but his Venezuelan counterpart railed against Western intervention.
Opioid Crisis and Mass Incarceration Intimately Linked
We can begin to curb both of them if we give inmates the medical care and support programs that they need.
Venezuelan Migrant Explains Fleeing Crisis
"We had to be in lines every day, and there was less and less food until there was nothing," said Venezuelan Ana Carina Palacio, who entered legally into Colombia in 2018 with her young son.
China Praises Venezuela, Joins Russia Against U.S.
China said that "the Venezuelan government has maintained calmness and restraint and has spared no effort to maintain domestic peace and stability and to effectively avoid large-scale bloody conflicts."
John Oliver: 'There Is Zero Actual Emergency at Border'
"He then responded to this newly declared emergency by, just hours later, flying off to Florida for the weekend where he's apparently been photographed waiting at an omelette bar."
Will U.S. Send Troops to Colombia? Trump: 'You'll See'
Last month, President Donald Trump's national security adviser was spotted with a notepad that said, "5,000 troops to Colombia."
Russia Accuses U.S. of 'Unheard of' Moves in Venezuela
A leading Russian senator said that Moscow was committed to "protecting the sovereign right of the people of Venezuela to determine their fate."
GOP Lawmaker Wants Porn Declared Health Crisis
Representative Michelle Udall believes porn impacts health and encourages violence.
Millennials Never Recovered From Financial Crisis
Meanwhile, baby boomers are receiving wages higher than they did before the financial crash.
Trump Attacks Nations Supporting Him on Venezuela
President Donald Trump called Guatemala and Honduras a "disgrace," despite the fact they were supporting his recognition of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó.
Maduro to U.S.: Stop Trump From War in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro told U.S. citizens not to believe the media because "a campaign has been prepared to justify a coup d'état" against his rule.
Venezuela Crisis Can Produce More Refugees than Syria
I had a chance to witness the human stories behind this crisis first-hand. The U.S., governments across South America and international donors must step up to help.
Trump Is 'the Crisis in Our Country,' Says Tom Steyer
"The sooner you're gone, the better," Need to Impeach founder Tom Steyer said in a video he posted to Twitter.
France Summons Italian Envoy Over Migration Accusations
In an inflammatory rally, populist Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio of Italy blamed France for the migration of Africans to Europe and demanded that the European Union impose sanctions on the country.