The Trump administration has escalated its bid to protect the oil industry from costly climate litigation — even after its earlier efforts faced decisive setbacks in federal court.

In a recent podcast interview with The New York Times, political science Professor Robert Pape pointed out that acceptance of political violence is today higher than it’s been in generations. Tens of millions of Americans, his research shows, are now accepting of things as extreme as assassination as a way to change politics.

Fresh attacks and rising tensions are putting a fragile ceasefire at risk, with fears growing that the conflict could escalate once again.

Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz spark fears of a prolonged conflict, as military actions and warnings escalate across an already fragile region.

President Donald Trump is continuing to hurl personal and racist attacks at U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., calling for the Democratic leader of the House of Representatives to be impeached for his remarks criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Putin called Trump last Wednesday and they talked for almost two hours; fewer than three days later, America announced we’re pulling 5,000 US troops out of the NATO forces in Germany, accomplishing a 60-year-long Russian goal. Trump also ended sanctions on Russian oil, handing the Putin regime billions in revenue, while continuing to block US weapons delivery to Ukraine.

Tensions surge after new military actions in the Gulf, raising fears of renewed conflict, disrupted oil flows, and wider global consequences.

A new U.S. naval move in the Strait of Hormuz is raising tensions and global concern, with critics warning it could escalate conflict and impact energy markets.

Rich Republicans can ignore price rises, as they are not affected.

Hawaii is poised to become the first state to use its long-dormant legal authority to drain corporate money from its elections.

Dr. Bandy Xenobia Lee is an American psychiatrist and specialist in public health approaches to violence prevention. She and Thom discuss the kinds of danger Donald Trump present to himself, to our nation, and to the world.

Another US ally insulted. When will it ever end?

Which will Trump choose?

Congressman Tom Kean Jr. voted to cut billions of dollars in federal funding from Medicaid, which could jeopardize health care coverage for New Jersey’s seniors, children, individuals with disabilities, and families.

In an email signed on behalf of the president, every member of the National Science Board was terminated - all 24 members.