Trump folds again on census, Acosta resigns, Mueller testimony delayed, ICE raids, and more

By Robert A. Vella Reality is a funny thing.  The more you deny it, the more it will slap you Continue reading →

Investigative bias, Trump loses, Nominee withdrawals, Comey memos, nuke option, guilty plea, and more

By Robert A. Vella Investigative bias There have been five major political scandals over the last half century involving U.S. Continue reading →

“Fractured Lands: How the Arab World Came Apart”: NYT Examines Region Since 2003 (VIDEO)

As conflicts from Iraq to Syria have forced a record 60 million people around the world to flee their homes Continue reading →

The Guardian identifies 14 key points from the scathing Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq War

By Robert A. Vella Today, The Guardian identified 14 key points from the Chilcot Inquiry which scrutinized the U.K.’s involvement Continue reading →

Four Blackwater guards sentenced in Iraq shootings of 31 unarmed civilians

A federal judge Monday sentenced a former Blackwater Worldwide security guard to life in prison and three others to 30-year Continue reading →

C.I.A. Cash Ended Up in Coffers of Al Qaeda

WASHINGTON — In the spring of 2010, Afghan officials struck a deal to free an Afghan diplomat held hostage by Continue reading →

Blackwater guards found guilty in Iraq shootings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four former Blackwater security guards were convicted Wednesday in the 2007 shootings of more than 30 Iraqis Continue reading →

America’s newest and most important ally against ISIS is already balking

By Robert A. Vella In the U.S. fight against the Islamic State (a.k.a. ISIS), no other ally – or partner Continue reading →