Desperate Plea for Last Afghan Detainee at Guantánamo Bay as Health Declines The mother of Mohammad Rahim, the last remaining Afghan national detained at Guantánamo Bay, is making a heartfelt appeal to the Biden administration for her son’s release, citing his deteriorating health and nearly two decades of imprisonment without charge. This case raises critical … Read more
Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion for Iran Conflict, Raising Concerns Over Long-Term Costs March 20, 2026 A request for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support military operations related to Iran has been submitted to the White House by the Pentagon, according to a defense official. This figure represents a fourfold increase over initial estimates and … Read more
Illinois Senate Race: AIPAC’s Influence Flows to Stratton Despite Public Silence March 13, 2026 As Illinois voters head to the polls in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, a complex web of financial support is coming into focus. While the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) remains publicly quiet regarding the open Senate seat, a significant influx of … Read more
U.S. Military Expansion in Nigeria Fuels Concerns Over Escalating Violence A surge in American military personnel deployed to Nigeria coincides with a troubling trend: decades of U.S. assistance have not stemmed, and may have exacerbated, instability and conflict in the West African nation. Approximately 100 U.S. military personnel have already arrived in Nigeria, with plans … Read more