We Deserve Better War Propaganda

Hezbollah historically has fit in an unusual position in Lebanese politics, being a substantial Shi’ite political party as well as a substantial Shi’ite militia that was centered on resisting Israeli military intervention on Lebanese territory. Those statuses are coming into focus again as Israel ramps up its latest war against Lebanon. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf […]

Israeli airstrikes against Lebanon continued throughout Friday, with the casualty toll announced by Lebanon’s Health Ministry soaring to 217 killed and 798 wounded since Monday. Up until today, there had been relatively few reports of Hezbollah successfully inflicting casualties on the Israeli side. A rocket fired on an Israeli Army position along the border Friday […]

Somali Fallout: US Treasury Will Pay Snitches Up To 30% On Fraud, Money Laundering Prosecutions On the heels of all that Somali fraud in Minnesota, the US Treasury Department on Friday launched a new portal where people can report suspected fraud, money laundering and sanctions violations.  Snitchin' Bubbles from The Wire According to officials, tips should be submitted with supporting documents. "FinCEN’s Office of the Whistleblower is accepting tips involving violations and conspiracies related to the Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. sanctions programs, and several other laws critical to safeguarding the U.S. financial system...