The inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival, featuring major US comedians, faces backlash for its ties to the Saudi government and human rights abuses. Critics call it a whitewashing of the kingdom's notorious reputation.
On his first day back in Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Epstein survivors, revealing the GOP's struggle for transparency amid mounting pressure to investigate. His emotional response highlights the urgency of addressing past abuses.
In a bold move, President Trump announced a 10% government stake in Intel, revealing shocking ties to Chinese surveillance firms. As Intel faces scrutiny over its partnerships with Uniview and Hikvision, questions arise about human rights and technology ethics.
In a bold move, the Trump administration plans to vet all 55 million foreigners holding visas for travel to the U.S., intensifying efforts to address alleged immigration abuses. Discover how this might impact travelers.
The Trump administration has dramatically altered the U.S. government's human rights report, downplaying abuses by allies while amplifying criticism of adversaries, raising concerns over transparency and integrity.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the U.N. rapporteur investigating human rights abuses in Gaza, amid ongoing tensions and international backlash against Israel's actions.
In a controversial ruling, eight men detained in the US will be deported to South Sudan, a nation criticized for severe human rights abuses. Legal efforts to block this deportation have failed, raising urgent questions about the treatment of immigrants.
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare while giving RFK Jr. sweeping authority over the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, raising concerns about potential abuses of power in health care.
In an unprecedented move, the UK has sanctioned two Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, over their incitement of violence and human rights abuses in Gaza. The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes as the UK seeks to hold them accountable amidst rising tensions.
Legal experts and Democrats are outraged as Trump officials consider unilaterally suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental American right. This move could drastically shift power dynamics between the executive and judicial branches.
