US POLITICS

Pourquoi la croisade de Peter Thiel contre l'antéchrist est loin d’être une lubie inoffensive

3/17/2026, 6:16:29 AM

Tech billionaire and influential investor Peter Thiel has been increasingly vocal in recent years about his belief in the coming of the Antichrist, delivering speeches and public statements on the subject. Far from a harmless eccentricity, his views carry significant weight given his close ties to US Vice President J.D. Vance and his broader influence over Silicon Valley and American conservatism. The article argues that Thiel's apocalyptic worldview is shaping political and technological thinking at the highest levels of power.

Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia

3/17/2026, 2:04:48 AM

President Donald Trump mocked California Governor Gavin Newsom's dyslexia, claiming that presidents "should not have learning disabilities." The remarks drew swift condemnation from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, which said it was "disturbed" by the president's comments. The attack is widely seen as part of Trump's ongoing political targeting of Newsom, a prominent Democratic figure.

Trump asegura que será “un gran honor” para él “tomar Cuba”

3/16/2026, 10:48:00 PM

Donald Trump declared it would be "a great honor" for him to "take Cuba," as US negotiators are reportedly demanding the resignation of President Miguel Díaz-Canel as a precondition for any deal with the island. According to The New York Times, Washington is pushing for regime change as part of any potential agreement. The revelation underscores the aggressive posture the Trump administration is adopting toward Havana.

Un juez frena los planes de Kennedy de recortar los protocolos de vacunación en Estados Unidos

3/16/2026, 10:18:32 PM

A US federal judge has blocked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plans to reduce vaccination protocols, ruling in favour of plaintiffs who argued that lower immunisation rates would harm public health. The ruling can be appealed. The decision marks a significant legal setback for Kennedy, who heads the Department of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration.

צריך צבא גדול וחכם

3/16/2026, 10:10:00 PM

Israel's two-decade doctrine of maintaining a "small and smart army" has proven strategically flawed in light of the wars fought since the October 7 attacks. The article argues that Israel must invest far more heavily in its military, both in personnel and capability. The author contends this shift will yield not only security gains but also significant economic and strategic dividends.

BBC asks US court to drop Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit

3/16/2026, 9:21:54 PM

The BBC has filed a motion in a US court to dismiss Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. The BBC argues that its documentary did not cause sufficient reputational damage to the US President to justify such a large legal claim. The case centers on Trump's allegations that BBC coverage seriously harmed his reputation.

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : Trump isolé ?

3/16/2026, 7:35:57 PM

As the war between Iran, Israel and the United States enters its third week, Donald Trump has threatened NATO allies with serious consequences if they refuse to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Energy and commodity prices have surged since the conflict began. The European Union is now weighing the use of its Aspides naval mission to protect maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.

Guerre, marbre, Ben Laden, rideaux et cancer... La conférence de presse surréaliste de Donald Trump

3/16/2026, 7:27:14 PM

Donald Trump held a chaotic press conference on the 17th day of the Middle East war, delivering rambling monologues on topics ranging from construction projects and marble to Osama bin Laden, curtains, and the undisclosed cancer diagnosis of a lawmaker. The event, which Trump had billed as a formal press conference, was widely described as surreal and incoherent. It underscored growing concerns about the president's communication style amid an active regional conflict.

Trump, power politics, and Russia’s new reality with Washington

3/16/2026, 6:56:51 PM

An analysis published by RT examines how Donald Trump's "America First" strategy is reshaping US power projection and triggering a broader global confrontation. The piece explores Russia's recalibration of its relationship with Washington under the Trump administration's shifting geopolitical priorities. It frames the evolving dynamic as a fundamental reordering of US foreign policy with lasting consequences for the international order.

Trump reproche à certains pays de ne "pas vouloir s'impliquer" dans la défense du détroit d'Ormuz

3/16/2026, 6:12:00 PM

Speaking from the White House, Donald Trump publicly criticized several countries for refusing to contribute to the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Targeting France and the United Kingdom in particular, he argued that the US has been protecting these nations for forty years and that asking them to help with something "very minor" is not unreasonable. The remarks signal growing American frustration with allied burden-sharing on Middle East maritime security.

לסימה מעיריית ת"א אכפת ממני. לנתניהו לא

3/16/2026, 5:38:12 PM

As missiles strike across Israel and roughly a third of citizens lack any form of shelter, a Tel Aviv municipality representative called the author to ask how she was doing — something the national government has failed to do. While the treasury offers no relief for struggling businesses, coalition lawmakers are urgently pushing ahead with judicial overhaul legislation, disconnected from everyday Israelis' fears. The author contrasts this local human touch with the indifference of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

3/16/2026, 5:34:13 PM

European leaders are reluctant to assist the Trump administration in securing the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran, fearing entanglement in a broader conflict. However, they also recognize that standing aside entirely is not a viable option, given the strategic and economic stakes involved. The standoff reflects the deep uncertainty among Washington's allies about how to navigate a crisis that has no easy resolution.

בגלל הגבלות על החינוך העצמאי: החרדים איימו לא לתמוך בהגדלת תקציב הביטחון

3/16/2026, 5:33:20 PM

Israel's coalition delayed a vote on increasing the defence budget after ultra-Orthodox parties threatened to withhold support over restrictions on independent religious education. The crisis was eventually resolved with an agreement to continue negotiations, decoupling the issue from the defence budget and linking it to other legislation instead. In the background, Yesh Atid party members filed petitions and MK Merav Michaeli requested an investigation into coalition funds, with opposition leader Lapid accusing the government of looting public money.

REPLAY - Détroit d'Ormuz : Trump reproche à certains pays leur manque "d'enthousiasme"

3/16/2026, 5:20:25 PM

US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized certain countries for their lack of "enthusiasm" regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping chokepoint. His remarks, directed at the press, signal growing frustration within the Trump administration over allied support amid heightened tensions in the region. French journalist Antoine Mariotti and Washington correspondent Matthieu Mabin provided analysis of the statement.

Trump Says He Predicted 9/11 A Year Before It Happened: Here's The Truth

3/16/2026, 5:17:30 PM

US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that he had warned about the September 11 terror attacks more than a year before they occurred. The claim, made publicly by Trump, has been disputed and fact-checked by media outlets. NDTV examines the evidence behind Trump's assertion and what he actually said at the time.

"أيباك".. كيف يتحكم اللوبي الإسرائيلي في مفاصل القرار بواشنطن؟

3/16/2026, 5:01:32 PM

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) holds deep-rooted influence over Washington's decision-making circles, according to analysts. With a history spanning seven decades, the lobby has shaped the American political landscape in ways that continue to draw scrutiny. The article explores how AIPAC exerts control over key political levers in the US capital.

טראמפ הודיע: ראש סגל הבית הלבן סוזי וויילס חלתה בסרטן

3/16/2026, 4:49:46 PM

President Trump announced that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the first woman ever to hold the position, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Trump said the cancer was caught at an early stage and that her prognosis is good. Reports also indicate that Wiles has been troubled by the fallout from the war on Iran and has sought to signal that an end to hostilities is near.

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : Donald Trump veut enrôler ses alliés dans le détroit d’Ormuz

3/16/2026, 4:22:34 PM

Donald Trump is pressing allies and China to help secure oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blockaded. Major economies began tapping their strategic petroleum reserves on Monday to head off a potential oil shock. However, the UK and Germany ruled out any NATO-led mission to restore freedom of navigation in the strait.

EU losing credibility – ex-foreign policy chief

3/16/2026, 4:11:38 PM

Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has warned that the European Union is undermining its own credibility by failing to push back against the United States. The veteran Spanish diplomat suggested the bloc must assert itself more forcefully on the international stage. His remarks reflect growing debate within Europe over the degree of strategic autonomy the EU should exercise in its relationship with Washington.

Détroit d'Ormuz : les navires envoyés seraient dans "un danger immédiat"

3/16/2026, 3:52:32 PM

The UK and Germany on Monday rejected the idea of a NATO mission to restore maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing back against a call by Donald Trump who had asked allies and China to help unblock the strategic waterway. The strait, through which a significant share of global oil passes, has been under threat, with ships reportedly in "immediate danger." The divergence highlights growing transatlantic tensions over burden-sharing and the role of NATO in out-of-area operations.

"برسائل نصية".. أنباء عن عودة الاتصالات بين ويتكوف وعراقجي

3/16/2026, 3:15:32 PM

Conflicting reports have emerged about renewed contact between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with American sources confirming communication via text messages while an Iranian official denied it. The contradictory accounts highlight the fragile and opaque nature of US-Iran diplomatic back-channels. The development comes amid ongoing efforts to revive nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

אין ביטחון: לא מהקליעים ולא מהטילים

3/16/2026, 2:20:24 PM

An Israeli op-ed argues that Arab citizens face a dual insecurity: both from bullets (gun violence within Arab communities) and from missiles (war). The author calls on pro-democracy parties to genuinely commit to the security of Arab society — combating racism, internal violence and war threats — not merely to court Arab votes. With elections expected after the war ends, the piece warns that parties acting like Netanyahu and Ben Gvir will not earn Arab support.

Moscow issues warning over Trump’s Golden Dome plan

3/16/2026, 12:31:33 PM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that Donald Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile defense system poses a serious threat to global nuclear security and risks militarizing outer space. Moscow views the initiative as a destabilizing move that could upset existing strategic balances. The warning signals growing Russian concern over the US plan to build a comprehensive national missile shield.

The ‘rules-based order’ has failed in its mission – helping the West do whatever it wants

3/16/2026, 11:48:51 AM

An RT opinion piece argues that the Western-championed "rules-based international order" was never a neutral framework but a tool serving Western geopolitical interests. The article uses Ursula von der Leyen's recent acknowledgment that the EU can no longer rely on traditional international rules as a springboard to criticize the double standards embedded in that order. The author contends that the system is now unraveling precisely because it was built on selective enforcement benefiting the West.

3/16/2026, 10:10:00 AM

Donald Trump has long aligned himself with sports seen as culturally coded for the right, such as MMA and professional wrestling, but his enthusiastic embrace of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — co-hosted by the US — presents a cultural paradox. Soccer has traditionally been viewed with suspicion by parts of the American right as a foreign, cosmopolitan sport, at odds with MAGA identity. Analysts question whether Trump can leverage his political brand to shift his base's attitude toward a game he now champions.

Trump threatens media with treason charges over Iran war coverage

3/16/2026, 6:27:37 AM

President Donald Trump has accused US media outlets of disseminating AI-generated Iranian disinformation related to the ongoing war with Iran, threatening them with treason charges. The move signals a dramatic escalation in Trump's confrontation with the press during wartime, raising serious concerns about press freedom. Critics warn the threat could be used to suppress critical coverage of US military operations.

3/16/2026, 12:31:48 AM

American anti-abortion organisations are exporting their tactics and funding to the United Kingdom, fuelling a new generation of activists seeking to challenge Britain's broadly pro-choice public consensus. The movement was galvanised in part by the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, which became a rallying point for a transatlantic campaign against abortion rights. The article examines whether these US-backed efforts can meaningfully shift attitudes and policy in a country where support for abortion access has long been entrenched.

I’m worried about Tucker Carlson’s safety – John Kiriakou

3/15/2026, 9:07:11 AM

CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou has expressed concern over the safety of US journalist and commentator Tucker Carlson. Kiriakou, who previously served prison time for leaking classified information, suggested that Carlson may be in danger. The remarks were published by RT, the Russian state-backed media outlet.

Marc Abrahams, fundador de los ‘Nobel de broma’: “Los científicos en EE UU están muy enfadados. La gente está despertando”

3/15/2026, 4:30:01 AM

Marc Abrahams, founder of the Ig Nobel Prizes — the prestigious parody science awards — has announced he is relocating the ceremony from the United States to Switzerland, saying he can no longer guarantee the safety of winners on American soil. Abrahams warned that scientists in the US are "very angry" and that "people are waking up" to the current political climate. The move reflects growing anxiety among the scientific community about the environment for researchers and international visitors under the current US administration.

La soledad de Europa no es una condena, es una liberación

3/15/2026, 4:30:00 AM

As the United States and Russia push the world in a direction at odds with European values, the EU finds itself increasingly isolated on the global stage. Even figures like European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are seen as flirting with the new wave of imperialism rather than resisting it. The article argues that this solitude is not a weakness, but an opportunity for Europe to reassert itself as the last line of defence against an authoritarian and proto-fascist drift.

Las guerras de Trump quieren imponernos un mundo de incertidumbre económica y política

3/14/2026, 4:45:00 PM

The article argues that while the current Middle East conflict driven by Trump's policies will not trigger an economic crisis on the scale of the 1970s oil shocks, it will disproportionately harm the world's most vulnerable nations. The author warns that Trump's geopolitical agenda is imposing widespread political and economic uncertainty on the global order. Other countries are urged to develop an alternative model to preserve Western democratic values against this destabilising influence.

Judge blocks subpoenas in US Justice Department probe of Fed chief

3/14/2026, 12:52:43 PM

A US federal judge has blocked Justice Department subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which were reportedly linked to political pressure over interest-rate decisions. The ruling shields Powell from a DOJ probe that critics viewed as an attempt to undermine the Fed's independence. The case has raised broader concerns about executive branch interference with the central bank.

‘We voted for walls, not wars’: Did strikes on Iran just break MAGA?

3/14/2026, 9:48:08 AM

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered a significant backlash within the MAGA movement, with America-First supporters accusing the Trump administration of betraying its anti-interventionist mandate. The slogan "we voted for walls, not wars" has emerged as a rallying cry among isolationist MAGA voices who feel the military action contradicts core campaign promises. The episode is exposing a deep fault line between hawkish neoconservative allies and the populist non-interventionist base that propelled Trump to power.

Latin American nation warns Trump against building empire

3/13/2026, 4:00:50 PM

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has issued a sharp warning to the United States against pursuing imperial ambitions in Latin America. His remarks come in response to the detention of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's inner circle and escalating US threats against Cuba. Petro called on regional nations to resist what he described as Washington's growing interventionism.

US deports more migrants to Africa

3/13/2026, 12:23:25 PM

Eswatini has confirmed the arrival of four third-country migrants deported from the United States to the landlocked southern African kingdom. The move signals a continued expansion of Washington's deportation strategy beyond Latin America to include African nations. It is unclear where the deported individuals originally came from.