Pro-Liberty Super PAC

The phrase 'political action committee' has become a four letter word to many Americans and thanks to Citizen's United, PACs can throw as much money as they wish into political campaigns. Critics of PACs say money shouldn't control politics and it leaves the average citizen voiceless, but what if you could start your own super PAC? John Ramsey, founder of Liberty for All Super PAC, and Preston ...

Ron Paul going full force to Republican National Convention

Ron Paul is the candidate that continues to be ignored by the mainstream media, but he is still in the game. The Texas congressman and his supporters continue to push towards the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, but many doubt Paul's delegate strategy will give him the GOP nod. So what can we expect from Paul at the RNC? Brian Doherty, senior editor at Reason.com, joins us with...

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Facebook IPO fizzles after hype?

News is always happening and sometimes we can't get to everything on the air. When this happens you can always turn to RT.com/USA. RT's Web Producer Andrew Blake brings us the latest. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Chicago cops start preemptive arrests before NATO Summit?

Over the weekend, thousands of NATO protesters are expected to hit the streets of Chicago. In preparation for the event, the Chicago PD has spent over $1 million on riot gear and sound cannons to blow the protesters away. Reports have surfaced of police raiding the homes of protest organizers, but will their arrests damage the massive protest? Kevin Gosztola, blogger for Dissenter.FireDogLake.c...

Chicago police gear up for clashes with NATO protestors

Over the weekend NATO protests in Chicago, Illinois are expected to bring the city to a standstill. The Chicago Police Department has spent over $1 million dollars to battle the protesters from across the world expected to descend on the Windy City. Anastasia Churkina brings us the latest from Chicago. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Homeland Battlefield: Congress still ok with indefinite detention and torture of Americans

On Wednesday, activists and journalists across America rejoiced in a federal judge's ruling that the National Defense Authorization Act is unconstitutional. The judge sided with the plaintiffs when it came to section 1021 of the act, which allows for the military to indefinitely detain Americans at home and abroad without due process. But now Congress is seeking to create a new NDAA. On Friday,...

NDAA under attack in Congress?

The National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Obama on the eve ofthe New Year has now come to a standstill. Since its genesis, the NDAA has beenconfronted with heavy criticism claiming the act is unlawful and on Wednesday DistrictJudge Katherine Forrest agreed. The section 1021 calls for the indefinite detentionof Americans and as of now is unconstitutional, but late Thursday an am...

Ron Paul: Taking over GOP delegates

The more money you have the easier it is to get to the White House, right? Well not if Ron Paul can help it. Although Paul suspended his active campaign, he is focusing all his attention on slowly taking over the delegate vote. Can the delegate strategy work? Mary Willison, volunteer organizer and Ron Paul supporter, joins us to help answer that question. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitte...

The House to overturn indefinite detention of Americans?

The National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Obama on December 31 has run into a problem: a judge in Manhattan has ruled a section of the act unlawful. Section 1021 was deemed unconstitutional due to the ambiguity of who could be considered a terrorist. Late Thursday, an amendment to the NDAA was presented on the House floor and Representative Adam Smith lead the fight to bar inde...

The Resident -- Does the word 'obese' offend you?

The United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has suggested that the word obese is offensive and derogatory. Lori Harfenist of The Resident hits the street of New York City to ask, is this a case of PC gone mad? See more at http://www.theresident.net

Stars in News Losing their Shine

The mainstream networks have seen the decline of many exorbitantly paid stars in news. Meanwhile, the networks are seeing an exodus of viewers. So what is behind this trend and where are viewers turning to instead? RT explores. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Stars can't save mainstream media

In the span of only a year, CNN lost 50 percent of its total viewers and many are wondering why audiences are abandoning major news outlets in droves. Many big name anchors are paid millions of dollars to deliver the news, but the corporations blame the on-air talent for the decline in ratings. Meanwhile, critics believe the disconnect of content found online compared to whats being talked abou...

Military can't detain Americans indefinitely. NDAA shot down by Federal judge

Opponents of the the National Defense Authorization Act are celebrating after a judge ruled that the act is unconstitutional. District Judge Katherine Forrest favored a group of activists and journalists who claimed section 1021 could have Americans indefinitely detained without due process only on suspicion of having terrorist ties. For now, the NDAA is blocked and the US government has the op...

Obama to take on fracking?

Last week, President Obama proposed national guidelines on hydraulic fracturing. The technique, known as fracking, extracts natural gas from the ground by pumping fluid into the Earth. At the same time, however, fracking can potentially poison nearby water sources.The Obama administration wants drilling companies to disclose what chemicals are being used and test water wells to assure they aren...

NDAA declared unconstitutional, Indefinite detention of Americans blocked by the court

On Wednesday, District Judge Katherine Forrest ruled the National Defense Authorization Act unconstitutional. Forrest issued a preliminary injunction which restrains the US government from administering section 1021 of the NDAA, a provision that allows for the indefinite detention for Americans with alleged terrorist ties. Carl Mayer, attorney for The Mayer Law Group representing the plaintiffs...

Montreal students' anger over the new fees

The Quebec government announced it would suspend the current semester for many college and university students after around one hundred protesters marched through the hallways of the Université du Québec in Montreal Wednesday morning expressing their anger over the rise of the tution fees. The striking students forced the cancellation of some classes. Some protesters broke into the classrooms a...

Naked students protest in Montreal

Thousands of students took to the streets of Montreal to stage a "naked protest" against tuition hikes on Wednesday, May 16. They were also carrying signs against the policy of tuition fees increase. It's been weeks since the protest began with around 170 000 students involved to stand against plains to raise tuition. To break the deadlock Quebek Premier Jean Charest has promised a ri...

Next Week on RT

Next week on RT we will talk about how money in politics. This year marks an election where presidential hopefuls will be making a run for the White House, but should how much money you have determine if you become president? Plus, we will take a closer look on how one company in Washington, DC is making a profit out of America's embarrassing moments. Finally, we will examine how student debt i...

Or Congress selling out to defense contractors?

In times of austerity, it's the bloated elephant in the room that no one seemsto want to tackle. A new survey by The Center for Public Integrity reveals Americansbelieve the Pentagon is long overdue for some budget cuts, but it seem that Congresshas something else in mind. So why aren't political leader seeing eye-to-eyewith the people of America? Michael O'Brien, author of America's Failure in...

TPP secretly cracking downon Internet freedoms?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is an international trade agreement between ninecountries and not a lot of people have heard of it. Behind closed doors the TPPmakes decision that could affect the cost of medication in America, copyright infringement laws and even impede net neutrality. So why should we care about TPP? Maira Sutton,intellectual property coordinator for EFF, joins us to shine some ...

Commander X: Anonymous infiltrated by the FBI

Love them or hate you've probably heard of the hacktivist collective Anonymous. Government officials have claimed that the next major attack will be implemented through cyber space and Anonymous apparently has become the new al-Qaeda. Recently, an alleged member of the collective claimed the hacker group is the most powerful organization in the world. Commander X joins us to explain his claims....

Anonymous controlling all US classified databases?

An alleged member of the loose-knit hacktivist collective Anonymous has boasted about the group being perhaps the most powerful organization on Earth. A hacker known as "Commander X" has claimed that the group has access to every classified database in the US government. Some critics believe that Anonymous is a made-up organization and its sole purpose is to assist in implementing leg...

TPP: Secret trade agreement expanding drug monopolies?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is an international trade agreement between nine countries that aim to tear down barriers and raise standards across the globe when it comes exchanges and investments. But critics believe these agreements will also pave the way for unsafe products to enter America and may even cause the price of medicine to rise. Melinda St. Louis, international campaigns directorf...

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DHS conducting massive surveillanceon OWS

The Occupy Wall Street movement has been under attack by politicians and even the media. Although the attempts to discredit the movement have failed, new information has surfaced claiming the Department of Homeland Security is working with local law enforcement to conduct massive surveillance. MaraVerheyden-Hilliard, executive director for the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund, joins us to ana...

Congress spares Pentagon budget cuts against Americans' wishes?

According to a new survery by The Center for Public Integrity, a majority of Americans are ready for the Pentagon to go through severe budget cuts. The defense budget cuts are getting support from both Democrats and Republicans, but Congress continues to inflate defense spending. Douglas MacGregor, retired colonel of the US Army, joins us with more. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/...

Illinois ignoring the First Amendment?

The First Amendment was created to give American citizens a voice and provide acheck on powers in the US. With police brutality stepping into the spotlight,many feel that recording police is guaranteed under the First Amendment. In Illinois, however, video taping police and obtaining an audio recording of officers on duty could have landed a felony charges for citizen journalists until only ver...

Go to college and get bankrupt

It's that time of the year when hundreds of thousands of students are graduating college in America. The bleek job prospects in the US are only making it tougher to pay off student loans that have exceeded $1 trillion. So will the student loan bubble burst any time soon? Kyle McCarthy, director of community outreach at Default, joins us to explain the toll that student debt is taking on America...

Super PACS $pending

Money talks. Super PACS are becoming more and more the go-to tool for billionaires to make sure their ideas and their candidates have a voice. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Iranian terrorists are "good" terrorists?

America has declared a full blown war on terrorism and terrorists everywhere but, before 9/11, the US recognized an Iranian terrorist group known as MEK as a threat to the United States. After 15 years of being on America's watch list, President Obama removed the organization that was believed to be responsible for assassinating US citizens. So why would President Obama pardon the organization?...

George Zimmerman to face death penalty in Florida?

Here at RT America we try to give our viewers as much information on currentevents as possible and sometimes our news casts aren't enough. RT Web Producer AndrewBlake joins us with the latest stories on our RT.com/USA. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Louisiana: The world's prison capital

In the US, one out of every 100 citizens is in prison and a bulk of the inmates are minorities. America holds a quarter of the world's prisoners and Louisiana alone has thousands of inmates and is considered by some to be the prison capital of the world. The prison industrial complex has a vested interest in keeping people behind bars because they can bring in billions of dollars in profits. Ra...

White House for the highest bidder?

Money is what makes the world go around and in politics it strongly influences who will take the White House. Without cash, a candidate's campaign could be doomed. As of now there is no limit on how much individuals can invest in a politician's campaign, but should that change? Ben Cohen, editor for the Daily Banter, joins us with his take on PACs. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/R...

Could Ron Paul's delegates ruin Mitt Romney's nomination?

Ron Paulhas been taking slow strides that could lead to gaining the GOP nomination. Manyhave already claimed Romney as the clear winner and the mainstream media hasignored Ron Paul, but lately Paul has claimed a major of delegates in severalstates. Could Ron Paul keep the momentum going and defeat Romney? AustinPetersen, director of production for Freedom Works, gives us his take. Like us and/o...

Pentagon preparing for CISPA-like program?

The Pentagon is in the process of expanding its cybersecurity exchange program and predicts that approximately 1,000 defense contractors may join forces with the US government to fight cyber threats. Allegedly, AT&T and Verizon have already started to assist in the battle against cyber threats, but many fear that customer's classified information maybe compromised. Tim Karr, senior director...

Mitt Romney threatened by Ron Paul's delegates?

There are roughly three months left until the Republican National Convention in Florida and although many have ordained Mitt Romney as the GOP nominee, Ron Paul is still in the race. On Monday, Paul announced that he will invest his time and efforts at winning the delegate vote. Many have doubted the Texas congressman's strategy, but could he pull off the upset and take the GOP nomination? Robi...

Anonymous: the most powerful organization in the world?

Here at RT America we try to give our viewers as much information on current events as possible and sometimes our news casts aren't enough. RT Web Producer Andrew Blake joins us with the latest stories on our RT.com/USA. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

JP Morgan too big to regulate?

Some have called American banks too big to fail and this may be true. Last week, JP Morgan Chase recorded a $2 billion loss which caused the stock market to plummet and over the weekend, Jaime Dimon, Chief Executive Officer of JP Morgan, explained to the media that their practices were a little "sloppy." Many believe that if the US government had tougher regulation on these banks that...

Ron Paul off the campaign trail, pocketing Romney's delegates

There are approximately three months left until the Republican National Convention and on Monday, presidential hopeful Ron Paul announced that he will suspend his campaign efforts. The Texas congressman plans on focusing his efforts on winning the delegate vote. Raven Clabough, senior writer for WideAwakeNews.com, joins us with more on Ron Paul latest move. Like us and/or follow us: http://twit...

JP Morgan $2 billion mistake costing tax payers?

Last week, JP Morgan Chase announced that they had lost $2 billion and over the weekend, Jaime Dimon, Chief Executive Officer of JP Morgan, explained on Meet the Press that his company's practices have been a little "sloppy." Members of Occupy Wall Street have been outspoken about the big banks strategy's and are tired of the US government bailing out these too big to fail banks. Jess...

Minnesota cops drugged Occupy Minneapolis?

Last week a documentary featuring police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota allegedly handing out drugs to members of the Occupy Wall Street movement was released and now that same film has led to paid leave of a Mineesota state trooper. Also the allegedly program that was handing drugs out to teens has been suspended. Dan Feidt, journalist and OWS activist, joins us with more on the latest in ...

AT&T and Verizon hand over classified customer information to Pentagon?

Cyber threats seem to be the new boogie man and the US government is teaming up with major telecommunication companies to help battle the alleged threats. The Pentagon has sought the help of AT&T and Verizon to gain access of what's happening on the web. Aaron Swartz, founder and executive director of Demand Progress, joins us to discuss how these companies handing over classified informati...

Ron Paul ends campaigning, focuses on delegate strategy

On Monday, presidential hopeful Ron Paul announced that he will no longer spend money on active campaigning and will solely focus on his delegate strategy. This isn't the end for the Texas congressman, though - Paul plans on snatching the delegate vote that originally belonged to Mitt Romney. Wayne Allyn Root, author of The Conscience of a Libertarian, joins us with Ron Paul's latest move. Like...

JP Morgan $2 billion fallout

Last week, JP Morgan Chase announced that they had lost $2 billion on risky bets. Over the weekend, Chief Executive Officer Jaime Dimon of JP Morgan appeared on Meet the Press and admitted they have been sloppy about their investments after the $2 billion loss. Max Fraad Wolff, senior analyst of Greencrest Capital, joins us for more. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http:...

Viktor Bout: US law enforcement fabricate crimes

Read full script http://on.rt.com/n292xh Russian air cargo businessman Viktor Bout convicted of alleged arms trafficking by the US says in an exclusive interview with RT that his case is purely political - and exposes America's justice system as one of a police state close to dictatorship. RT correspondent Anastasiya Churkina interviewed Viktor Bout by phone. Subscribe to RT! http://www.youtube...

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Russia is ramping up its rhetoric when it comes to the US missile defense system in Eastern Europe and have gone as far as saying they will preemptively attack if their security isn't addressed. We will bring you more on the story. Plus, the Michigan State Department of Natural Resources has outlawed feral pigs. They say that the now-illegal swine are considered invasive and, as of April 1, the...

TSA - the most hated profession in America?

The Transportation Security Administration has been criticized for frisking toddlers and the elderly and many Americans feel the TSA is just a waste of tax payer's money. One American decided to do something about the inadequate agency. Jonathan Corbett, president of Fourten Technologies, put the $87 million body scanners to the test and they failed to detect metal objects in his pockets. He jo...

The Resident -- Why isn't anyone talking about global warming?

This year America went through its fourth warmest winter on record and Lori Harfenist of The Resident takes to the street of New York City to ask, why is no one talking about the perils of climate change anymore? See more at http://www.theresident.net

America - the painkillers nation

Approximately 100 million working American are uninsured in the US and lack of health care ranks as the seventh cause of death. President Obama has attempted to reform healthcare, but has only fallen short. Many critics believe Obama forcing people in America to obtain healthcare is a power grab fro pharmaceutical companies. Doctor Darcy Smith, a licensed clinical social worker, joins us to dis...

Blogger proves TSA body scanners are useless

The Transportation Security Administration has frisked toddlers and put kids on the no fly list in America. Many Americans feel the TSA is obsolete and feel their tax money could be better spent on other things. One blogger was able to sneak items through the body scanners that are supposed to protect Americans from another terror attack. Anthony Randazzo, director of economic research at the R...

Chicago police spend $1 million to battle NATO protesters

Here at RT America we try to give our viewers as much information on current events as possible and sometimes our news casts aren't enough. RT Web Producer Andrew Blake joins us with the latest stories on our RT.com/USA. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Internet news saved forever?

Newspapers have been around for centuries, but now with news being available online, how would we be able to archive current events? Past Pages, a program created by Ben Welsh, has found a solution to archiving digital data and he joins us with more about his website. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

UK denying access to Britain on the eve of the Olympics

The British government has been gearing up its security for this year's Olympics. The code red level security has denied individuals' access to England and Parliament could soon pass an anti-terrorism plan similar to the American Patriot Act, which would give the government access to it citizens' emails, text messages, phone calls and online activity. So are the security measures being taken to...

Blogger tricks TSA body scanners

The Transportation Security Administration has received a lot of negative press for feeling up passengers and blacklisting toddlers from flying in US sky. Some believe the agency created after the 9/11 attacks is now more of a farce security theater than an actual security authority. One blogger was able to find flaws in the screening system and smuggled different items through the security sca...

Congress ignoring America's deteriorating infrastructure?

While the US continues to spendingbillions of dollars in matters abroad, roads and bridges across America are inneed of desperate repair. This week Congress took up a transportation bill thatmany critics believe won't go anywhere. Dan Holler, communication director forthe Hertiage Foundation, joins us for more. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAm...

Viktor Bout slams President Obama

In 2008 Viktor Bout was arrested in Thailand for allegedly selling weapons to a Colombian rebel group. In April, a judge sentenced the Former Soviet military officer Bout to 25 years behind bars. Anatasia Churkina brings us the latest on Bout. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Cashing in on Clooney

President Obama will have plenty of extra cash after the largest single fundraiser in presidential election history. The exclusive party at actor George Clooney's house is expected to raise $15 million and is just part of what will be a record spending election year. But while a few major donors spend millions to influence politicians, it is those without the cash, who are feeling the pain of o...

FBI wants more surveillance power

On Wednesday, US Federal Bureau of Investigation Director, Robert Mueller addressed Congress in hopes of amending a law that allows the wiretapping of phones and expanding the surveillance tactics to the Internet. The agency hopes to get the help of Google and Facebook to be able to gain user information to prevent another potential attack on the US. Barrett Brown, founder of Project PM, joins ...

Brutal killing program implemented in Michigan

In Michigan pig farmers are being forced to kill their pigs or face felony charges. The Michigan State Department of Natural Resources has made it illegal to raise feral pigs and if your animal meets one of the nine characteristics it must be eliminated. The new regulations are hurting many farmers who raise pigs as a source of income. So what's behind the brutal regulation? Matt Rice, director...

Pentagon teaching soldiers to wage war on Islam

Here at RT America we try to give our viewers as much information on current events as possible and sometimes our newscasts aren't enough. RT Web Producer Andrew Blake joins us with the latest stories on our RT.com/USA. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Piggycide? Farmers Considered Felons in Michigan, Forced to Mass Slaughter their Healthy Pigs

In the heart of Western Michigan are picturesque rural towns that are now a backdrop to a raging battle between farmers and the government. The Department of Natural Resources in Michigan has deemed a certain type of pigs an invasive species. Farmers have been ordered to slaughter every last one of their pigs and piglets and farmers that don't comply are now faced with jail time and a felony. B...

US infrastructure crumbling in the hands of Congress

Congressmen don't always see eye-to-eye when it comes to many issues and earlier this week Congress took up a transportation bill that many critics believe won't go anywhere. Across America there are many roads and bridges that are in need of repair, so why can't Congress come to terms with improving America's infrastructure? Wilmer J. Leon, political science professor at Howard University, hel...

FBI pleads Congress for more surveillance power

On Wednesday, US Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert Mueller urged Congress to grant the agency widespread surveillance powers. With the recent foiled terror plots, the FBI is seeking to have websites alter their code so that they can access users' personal information therefore preventing another potential terror attack. Declan McCullagh, chief political correspondent for CNet, wei...

Michigan farmers considered felons for raising feral pigs

The Michigan State Department of Natural Resources has banned raising feral pigs. Many farmers have been harvesting pigs for decades and the practice is their sole source of income. In an effort to have a clean criminal record some have slaughtered their animals, but others refuse to comply with the state's regulations. Health Ranger Mike Adams joins us with his take on the matter. Like us and/...

Democrats tired of Obama?

According to the latest Gallup poll, President Obama's approval ratings are at 48 percent,but at the same time 46 percent disapprove of his job in the White House. Obamais doing all he can to gain steam going into the 2012 election, but in the WestVirgina Democratic primary a convicted felon almost pulled off a victory over Obama.Keith Judd, who is serving a 17 and a half year prison sentence, ...

US tax payers supporting ex-presidents?

As many American struggle financially, ex-US presidents have been living rather comfortably. The presidential perks go well beyond their term in office and continue until the day they die. Abby Martin takes a closer look on how much tax payers pay to support their lifestyles. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Convicted felon trails Obama in West Virginia primary

In the past the deceased have won elections, but in West Virgina a convicted felon trailed President Obama in the state's Democratic primary. Keith Judd, who is serving a 17 and a half year prison sentence, took 41 percent of West Virginia's democratic primary votes, but couldn't beat Obama's 59 percent. Ann Larson, activist for Occupy Student Debt Campaign, joins us for more on Obama. Like us ...

Ron Paul tells Congress abandon Israeli aid

Here at RT America we try to give our viewers as much information on current events as possible and sometimes our news casts aren't enough. RT Web Producer Andrew Blake joins us with the latest stories on our RT.com/USA. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Sibel Edmonds: US government needs to keep the fear factor alive

The Obama administration has the worst track record when it comes to prosecuting whistleblowers. Obama once claimed he'd work hard to have a transparent government, but many have faced retaliation for revealing controversial government information. Sibel Edmonds, who is a whistleblower, waited 340 days for FBI clearance of her memoir but finally released it on her own. Edmonds, founder of the N...

Video of Kelly Thomas beating to bring cops to justice?

The brutal beating of Kelly Thomas has two Fullerton, California police officers potentially facing second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter charges. Thomas, a homeless schizophrenic man, was brutally beaten to death by officers Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli in July of 2011. Thomas died five days later after he was taken off life support and much of the evidence against the two office...

The Resident -- Is an elite secret society running the world?

Lori Harfenist of The Resident takes to the streets of New York City to ask, do you believe a secret elite is running the world? People from around the globe share their concerns. See more at http://www.theresident.net

Obama pulls off slim victory over convicted felon in West Virginia

In West Virgina, a convicted felon managed to give President Obama a run for his money in the state's Democratic primary. On Tuesday, Keith Judd, who is serving a 17-and-a-half year prison sentence, received support from 41 percent of West Virginia's democratic primary voters, while President Obama pulled off a victory with 59 percent of the vote. Pamela Brown, an activist for the Occupy Studen...

Will Obama lose his presidency over the economy?

We've seen around the world what an ailing economy can do to a country, from France to Greece people are growing tired of their countries' financial troubles and have ousted their leaders over the matter. In a recent study, approximately one fourth of Fortune 500 companies paid less than 10 percent income tax, so will that affect President Obama's chances for the 2012 election? Liz Wahl tells u...

Spy blimps in US skies?

In America blimps are often seen in the air at sporting events, but soon the US Air Force will be using these aircraft as drones. These spy blimps can be equipped with cameras, radar and even missiles and have been used in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since the war on terror is coming to an end, will we see these blimps flying domestically? Marcy Wheeler, author and blogger for EmptyWheel.Net, joins u...

America's next generation -- tale of 2 childhoods

As 1 in 4 children in America struggle with hunger every day, there are also those who have extremely lavish lifestyles even at a young age. RT's Anastasia Churkina takes a look at the lives of the faces behind the statistics -- and what economic despair and extreme wealth of today mean for America's future.

Police beat up a homeless to death

WARNING: this video contains graphic images Manuel Ramos, a police officer from Fullerton, California, has been charged with second degree murder for allegedly beating a homeless person to death last year. His co-worker, Officer Jay Cicinelli, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force. This video from a surveillance camera shows Kelly Thomas, the victim, pleading for ...

Occupy Wall Street: The album

On May 15, the Occupy Wall Street movement is releasing an album completely done by people involved with the protests. The producers of the 99-track compilation will contribute all proceeds to the movement in an effort to spread their message. Jason Samel, executive producer and founder of Music for Occupy, and George Martinez, a US representative candidate, joins us with the latest venture by ...

FBI wants access to your Facebook

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is on a mission to wiretap the Internet. With more people communicating through the Internet, traditional land-line communication is slowly becoming obsolete. The FBI is seeking to have websites alter their codes to gain access to users' personal information, but the notion has posed a challenge and could cause a "going dark problem." David Seama...

Police beat up a homeless to death

WARNING: this video contains graphic images Manuel Ramos, a police officer from Fullerton, California, has been charged with second degree murder for allegedly beating a homeless person to death last year. His co-worker, Officer Jay Cicinelli, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force. This video from a surveillance camera shows Kelly Thomas, the victim, pleading for ...

FBI framing members of Occupy?

Many government agencies and Wall Street would like to see the end of Occupy Wall Street. Since September of last year, the movement has been challenging the business as usual attitude that many blame for the US economic crisis. Last week, the Cleveland Five, self-proclaimed anarchists, were arrested by the FBI for allegedly planning to blow up a bridge in Ohio. Law enforcement and the mainstre...

Is Ron Paul electable?

There are two Republican candidates left in the GOP nominee race and the delegate count seems to be shifting in Ron Paul's favor. Mitt Romney has been declared the front-runner by the mainstream media, but are you really getting the whole story? The Texas Congressman has taken the majority of delegates in Nevada and Maine, but many still claim Paul is unelectable. Shelly Roche, a political anal...

OWS being discredited by the US government?

The Cleveland Five, a group of five men who are self-proclaimed anarchists were caught by the FBI after allegedly planning to blow up a bridge in Ohio. The plot which was intercepted on May Day, the day of Occupy Wall Street's resurgence, has the media quickly connecting the five individuals to the Occupy movement. Lynne Jackson, co-founder and president for Project Salam, helps us take a close...

American drones sold to undisclosed countries

Here at RT America we try to give our viewers as much information on current events as possible and sometimes our news casts aren't enough. RT Web Producer Andrew Blake joins us with the latest stories on our RT.com/USA. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Ron Paul wins more delegates

From the beginning of the GOP presidential nominee race, Ron Paul claimed he had things under control. While Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney came out victorious in several primary elections, the Texas Congressman adopted a strategy of winning the delegate vote. So can Paul keep it up to the Republic National Convention? Austin Petersen, director of production for Freedom Works, joins us to give s...

OWS being dubbed 'domestic terrorists'?

Last week, the FBI thwarted a plan of five self-proclaimed anarchist who were plotting to blow up a bridge near Cleveland, Ohio. The mainstream media has been on a campaign to associate the five individuals to the Occupy movement and are now questioning the entire movement. An undercover FBI agent allegedly sold the group explosives and many critics believe the government is attempting to discr...

US surrounding Russia with missile defense system?

The US missile defense shield based in Eastern Europe has been under heavy criticism from Russia. The shield - which is being put in place to protect NATO countries - has Russian officials questioning the United State's intentions. Russia believes the US defense system is aimed at their missiles and said the US must address their concerns or they will be forced to launch a preemptive strike to ...

Rand Paul vows to fight TSA

Republican Senator Rand Paul has vowed to call attention to the Transportation Security Administration. Paul has released a statement saying, "the American people shouldn't be subjected to harassment, groping and other humiliation simply to board an airplane." The Senator is no stranger to the TSA; agents requested Paul to submit to a hands-on search earlier this year before boarding ...

The Resident -- Are we living in the second great depression?

Lori Harfenist of The Resident takes to the street of New York City to ask, Are we living in the second great depression and just don't know it? People from around the world share their concerns. See more at http://www.theresident.net

New York judge rules an IP address is not a person

A judge in New York has ruled that Internet searches and downloads and other activities done on your personal computer do not mean you are the person behind them. This ruling could cause a problem when it comes to CISPA. In this case, an individual allegedly downloaded an adult film illegally and the judge's ruling has made many Internet freedom advocates happy. Mitch Stoltz, a staff attorney f...

Max Keiser: Unemployment numbers are 'propaganda'

The first Friday of every month new US jobs numbers are released. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, America's unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent in April. Non-farm employers added 115,000 jobs, but at the same time 342,000 people left the labor force. Max Keiser, host of The Keiser Report, joins us with his take. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://ww...

The RIAA and the US Labor Dept: America's big liars

Sometimes we aren't able to get all the daily news to our viewers on the air. For those of you wanting more, RT Web Producer Andrew Blake joins us with the latest stories on our RT.com/USA. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica

Police offering drugs to Occupy Minneapolis?

Some police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota are being accused of handing out drugs to members of the Occupy movement. A documentary called MK Minnesota sheds light on the alleged happenings and showcases teens who claim that cops offered them illegal substances. Many of those allegedly targeted by police are Occupy Minneapolis members and some believe the police are doing this to infiltrate ...

Could The Pirate Bay suffer the same fate as MegaUpload?

Internet freedom has suffered another blow. In the United Kingdom, The Pirate Bay website was blocked to millions of users. A UK high court ruled that the country's leading Internet Service Providers had to censor the site, claiming that both the Bay and its users were breaking copyright laws. David Seaman, journalist and host of The DL Show, joins us to take a closer look at the case. Like us ...

Political Correctness gone mad

RT's Anastasia Churkina reports on the latest examples of political correctness gone wild in the U.S. Cases, that could be on their way to making the country of the free - the United States of "I'm sorry".

PC screwed?

News networks have gone on air to apologize for comments that aren't viewed as politically correct. It seems that many viewers can't take a joke when it comes to certain topics. The New York Department of Education has explored the idea of banning 50 offensive terms like dinosaur, birthday and divorce to satisfy those that find them offensive. TJ McCormack, radio host for LATalkRadio.com, joins...

Peter Schiff: We aren't that far behind Greece

The new jobs numbers are out and the unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in April 115,000 non-farm jobs were added, but at the same time 342,000 people left the labor force. In February the unemployment rate was 8.3 percent. At this rate will the US ever climb out of the jobs crisis? Peter Schiff, president of Euro Pacific Capital, joins us to ...

US and NATO starting a new arms race?

On Thursday, Russian officials reiterated the deadlock on the US missile defense system needs to end. According to the Russian government, the US and NATO haven't taken their national security concerns seriously and have said a pre-emptive strike maybe needed to put an end to the defense system. Here is the latest. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/...

Obama administration implements abstinence only program

The issue of contraception is a big topic in American politics. Usually it's the Republican right that promote abstinence only and believe that any form of contraception is wrong. Now, the Obama administration has implemented a program called "Heritage Keepers Abstinence Education" and the program is believed to prevent pregnancy by promoting heterosexual marriage as the only healthy ...

FBI provokes domestic terror plot

On Tuesday, the FBI thwarted a plan of five self-described anarchist who were planning to blow up a bridge near Cleveland, Ohio. It turns out the FBI played an instrumental role in helping the Cleveland Five plan the alleged scheme. Stephen Webster, senior editor of Raw Story, joins us with more. Like us and/or follow us: http://twitter.com/RT_America http://www.facebook.com/RTAmerica