U.S. military bombed an elementary school in Iran. Then they bombed it again.

Paramedics and survivors say the bombing of a girls’ school in Minab, Iran that killed around 175 people — most of them children — was a deliberate double-tap strike. The second bomb hit the prayer hall where students had been moved for safety. WARNING: Some of the witness accounts are…

Serena Zehlius member of the Zany Progressive team
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The CIA is arming Kurdish forces to ignite an uprising inside Iran

The CIA is working to arm Kurdish fighters along the Iraq-Iran border to spark an uprising inside Iran. It’s a familiar American playbook — and the people who will pay for it aren’t the ones making the calls.

Serena Zehlius member of the Zany Progressive team
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EU freezes trade deal amid Trump’s threat to cut off Spain

The European Parliament has frozen ratification of its trade deal with the U.S. amid Trump’s threat to cut off all trade with Spain over military base access.

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James Talarico wins Texas Democratic Senate primary as voter suppression causes chaos

James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate primary as GOP voting location changes cause mass confusion in Dallas and Williamson Counties, disenfranchising voters.

Serena Zehlius member of the Zany Progressive team
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Democrats demand probe into DHS use of warrantless location tracking

Data taken from “Location tracking is extremely sensitive, and can reveal someone’s religion, their political views, medical conditions, addictions, and with whom they spend time.”

Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams

Republicans unload on Noem over Minneapolis operation, FEMA delays

Kristi Noem was questioned by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Tom Tillis unloaded on Noem over ICE actions in Minnesota and her leadership at DHS.

Ariana Figueroa
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U.S. Commanders are telling troops that Iran war is “God’s divine plan” and “Trump is anointed by Jesus”

U.S. military commanders told troops the Iran war is “God’s divine plan” and Trump was “anointed by Jesus” to trigger Armageddon. Over 110 complaints filed. Here’s how Christian Zionism became the operating theology behind American foreign policy.

Serena Zehlius member of the Zany Progressive team
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Minnesota County launches investigation into Grev Bovino’s conduct during ‘Operation Metro Surge’

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty launched the Transparency and Accountability Project, investigating 17 incidents of potential unlawful conduct by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, including Greg Bovino’s use of chemical agents on residents.

Serena Zehlius member of the Zany Progressive team
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ICE posed as police officers, used fake missing child story to arrest a Columbia student without warrant — Case Dismissed

ICE posed as police and used a fake missing child story to enter a Columbia University building and arrest student Ellie Aghayeva without a warrant. Days later, the case was dismissed. Here’s what happened and why it matters.

Serena Zehlius member of the Zany Progressive team

Trump goes on Truth Social posting spree to dodge blame for his own war

As the U.S. and Israel bomb Iran, President Trump spent Monday night on a Truth Social posting spree. He blamed Obama, thanked himself in the third person, and announced plans for a dinner party.

Serena Zehlius member of the Zany Progressive team

Death toll tops 555 as U.S. and Israel escalate bombing campaign in Iran

“This is carpet-bombing, which has struck everything from playgrounds, to an emergency services HQ, schools, media buildings, and medical facilities,” said one observer, as the death toll climbs.

Serena Zehlius member of the Zany Progressive team
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Whistleblowers: Advertising agencies are fueling online hate and the climate crisis

An anonymous group of senior executives say major advertising agencies are “enabling harm rather than doing good.”

TJ Jordan, DeSmog
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