The Redoubt

13/07/2026

Exclusive: ICE eyes 1,000-bed detention facilities in foreign countries

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking for private contractors that could help set up "international staging areas" abroad.

10/07/2026

On war, again, with Iran and the pundits who loved Graham Platner

Critical Support examines Trump's never-ending war and why so many people overlooked so many red flags.

08/07/2026

Donald Trump is now talking about his enemies abroad the way he talks about his enemies at home.

The U.S. president is talking about his enemies abroad the way he talks about his enemies at home.

07/07/2026

Before he was accused of r**e, Graham Platner showed himself to be a liar.

The Maine Senate candidate never really apologized, but some pundits forgave him anyway.

29/06/2026

On the smug hypocrisy of Stephen Miller and the pointless cruelty of Donald Trump.

The Trump administration has adopted an explicitly race-based admissions policy. The shame will not soon be forgotten.

26/06/2026

Europe's far right is declaring war on immigrant babies.

Austria's neo-fascist FPÖ is demanding that the government stop helping immigrants start families.

22/06/2026

What is a "tradwife" and why is it all over TikTok? And are any women actually buying into this trend — or is this content actually made for right-wing men?

Salon's Amanda Marcotte explains the delusional history behind the "tradwife" trend.

15/06/2026

The new "Common European Asylum System" comes at a time when immigration is already falling.

The new "Common European Asylum System" comes at a time when immigration is already falling.

14/06/2026

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10/06/2026

Edward Lengel, a White House historian, says Donald Trump is showing "contempt for the founding fathers" — and "hatred for American democracy."

Edward Lengel, a White House historian, says Donald Trump is showing "contempt for the founding fathers."