House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare

A letter from Democratic lawmakers to VA Secretary Doug Collins cites a recent ProPublica investigation that found hundreds of therapists have left the agency and vets often aren’t getting the help they need.

What Is the Trump Administration Doing With Foreign Aid Money?

The billions of dollars Congress has allocated for foreign aid programs must be spent. One proposal from the Trump administration suggested funding research on crime against Afrikaners in South Africa.

Neutrinos From Deep Inside Earth Provide a New Picture of the Mantle

A global constellation of neutrino detectors is creating a never-before-seen view of the radioactive elements that power Earth’s tectonic heat engine.

In Montana, a controversial $2B pipeline hits a speed bump

After an environmental group filed a complaint on behalf of two Montana residents, state regulators rescinded a crucial waiver.

Congress Might Give ICE the Power to Go After Shoplifters

A bill intended to halt the supposed threat of “organized retail crime” would put ICE in charge of the federal response.

State Department Wants Palantir’s Advice on Free Speech and “Countering Digital Surveillance”

The State Department is asking Peter Thiel’s Palantir for advice on free speech and “countering digital surveillance. ”

The Middle East Tries Its Hand at a NATO-Style Pact

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey pledge mutual defense in the face of aggressive Iranian and Israeli operations.

Latin America’s Second Pink Tide Recedes

The latest leftward shift was shorter-lived and less accomplished than its predecessor.