Drone Wars
A Massive U.S. Drone Base Could Destabilize Niger — and May Even Be Illegal Under Its Constitution
The U.S. is building a $110 million drone base in Niger that threatens to undermine the country's economy and its fragile political system.
Special Investigations
Trump and Russia
Is Donald Trump a Traitor?
Americans must live with the uncertainty of not knowing whether Trump has the best interests of the United States or those of Russia at heart.
Blowback
Blowback: How Torture Fuels Terrorism Rather Than Reduces It
Key figures in Al Qaeda were tortured before turning to violent extremism. Even U.S. military officials admit that torture is counterproductive.
The War on Immigrants
For Immigrant Students on Long Island, Trump’s War on Gangs Means the Wrong T-Shirt Could Get You Deported
Teens are being detained by ICE after dubious claims of gang affiliation make their way from school officials to immigration authorities.
Bad Chemistry
The U.S. Military Is Spending Millions to Replace Toxic Firefighting Foam with Toxic Firefighting Foam
The U.S. military is spending billions to clean up drinking water contaminated with toxic firefighting foam while continuing to use dangerous new formulas.
Death and Dereliction
Arizona Prosecutors Double Down on Murder Theory as the Evidence Crumbles Around Them
Medical experts testified that Rachel Gray’s fatal injury could not possibly have occurred within the window presented at trial.
Blowback
Blowback: How a CIA-Backed Coup Led to the Rise of Iran's Ayatollahs
In the latest episode of Mehdi Hasan's series on blowback, how the CIA's toppling of Mohammad Mossadegh led to the Islamic revolution in Iran.
The Film the NFL Doesn't Want You to See
The new film "Concussion Protocol" shows the violence done to NFL players on the field.
Trump's New Immigration Crackdown Has Private Prison Investors Salivating
Executives for prison companies and border security contractors are telling investors they are bullish on the Trump agenda.