Daniel Larison

September 28, 2020

From The American Conservative: Priyanka Motaparthy calls attention to the possible expansion of the drone war into Kenya: The U.S. military is seeking new authorities to expand its program of lethal drone strikes into Kenya, in order to target al-Shabab fighters in the region, the New York Times reported last week. The request reportedly comes […]

Craig Murray

September 28, 2020

It is hard to believe, but Judge Baraitser on Friday ruled that there will be no closing speeches in the Assange extradition hearing. She accepted the proposal initially put forward by counsel for the US government, that closing arguments should simply be submitted in writing and without an oral hearing. This was accepted by the […]

Joe Lauria

September 26, 2020

Consortium News’ Joe Lauria presents a live report every day the court is in session during the extradition hearing. Watch his recap of the fourteenth day’s events.

Eric Garris

September 25, 2020

Former Congressman Ron Paul suffered a minor stroke during his live podcast this morning. He was immediately taken to the hospital. Dr. Paul walked to the ambulance on his own. Fox New is now reporting that the good doctor has been “hospitalized for ‘precautionary’ reasons.” “Speaking during her afternoon show on Fox News on Friday, […]

Craig Murray

September 25, 2020

During the hearing of medical evidence the last three days, the British government has been caught twice directly telling important lies about events in Belmarsh prison, each lie proven by documentary evidence. The common factor has been the medical records kept by Dr. Daly, head of the jail’s medical services. There has also been, to […]

Matt Purple

September 24, 2020

The Senate is about to wade neck-deep into a confirmation battle over a Supreme Court nominee. But even as their calendar jams up, they shouldn’t forget another important executive appointment: Will Ruger, nominated by Donald Trump to be the new ambassador to Afghanistan. Ruger is a board member and longtime friend of The American Conservative. […]

Craig Murray

September 24, 2020

On Wednesday the trap sprang shut, as Judge Baraitser insisted the witnesses must finish next week, and that no time would be permitted for preparation of closing arguments, which must be heard the immediate following Monday. This brought the closest the defense have come to a protest, with the defense pointing out they have still […]

Joe Lauria

September 23, 2020

Consortium News’ Joe Lauria presents a live 10-20 minute report every days the court is in session during the extradition hearing. Watch his recap of the twelfth day’s events.

Craig Murray

September 23, 2020

When Daniel Ellsberg released the Pentagon Papers, the US Government burgled the office of his psychiatrist to look for medical evidence to discredit him. Julian Assange has been obliged to submit himself, while in a mentally and physically weakened state and in conditions of the harshest incarceration, to examination by psychiatrists appointed by the US […]

Craig Murray

September 22, 2020

Monday was a frustrating day as the Assange Hearing drifted deep into a fantasy land where nobody knows or is allowed to say that people were tortured in Guantanamo Bay and under extraordinary rendition. The willingness of Judge Baraitser to accept American red lines on what witnesses can and cannot say has combined with a […]