The U.S. president would not likely move on the case without some face-saving measure to ward off pressure from the C.I.A. and his own party, writes Joe Lauria.
Biden Would Need His Pound of Flesh From Assange
Category: Analysis
SCOTT RITTER: On Horseradish & Nuclear War
When Vladimir Putin was recently asked about the potential use of nuclear weapons in the context of Ukraine, an understanding of back-alley Russian slang was needed to understand his response.
Chris Hedges: The Imminent Extradition of Julian Assange & the Death of Journalism
Julian Assange’s legal options have nearly run out. He could be extradited to the U.S. this week. Should he be convicted, reporting on the inner workings of power will become a crime.
WATCH: Assange’s Most Critical Moment
Brian Becker interviews CN Editor Joe Lauria about the latest developments in the Julian Assange case.
Assange: An Unholy Masquerade of Tyranny Disguised as Justice
Julian Assange’s persecution has nothing to do with the law. It is a simple demonstration of the crushing power of the state, writes Craig Murray.
Chris Hedges: Requiem for Our Species
The effects of the climate crisis intrude with increasing regularity into our lives and yet we do not act. We are as paralyzed as past civilizations were when facing catastrophic destruction.
Caitlin Johnstone: 15 Reasons Why Media Don’t Do Journalism
There is a much less centralized network of factors which tips the scales of media coverage to the advantage of the U.S. empire and the forces which benefit from it.
Chris Hedges: Why Russiagate Won’t Go Away
Myths make us feel good. Myths demonize those blamed for our self-created debacles. Myths celebrate us as a people and a nation. But it is like handing heroin to junkies.
WATCH: Durham Report a ‘Whitewash’
The final report by Special Counsel John Durham into Russiagate’s origins is full of details but is ultimately a whitewash, says Alexander Mercouris on The Duran channel.
WATCH: CN Live! — ‘Turkish Elections: To East or West?’
Turkey’s presidential election produced no winner, forcing a May 28 runoff. It’s the most pivotal Turkish election in decades. Turkish journalist Aydogan Vatandas joins CN Live! to discuss the main issues at stake. 12pm EDT Thursday.