Drop Site News

Sen. John Fetterman accused Drop Site News, an anti-Israel outlet, of supporting Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah during a heated exchange. He contrasted his strong support for Israel with the outlet's stance and questioned its funding sources, while the reporter cited individual donors. Fetterman also criticized Drop Site co-founder Jeremy Scahill for remarks about the Hamas attack on Israel.

A new media ecosystem on the left is reshaping Democratic politics as progressive Americans shift from legacy media to independent platforms like podcasts, social media, and digital news sites. This shift has amplified anti-establishment candidates and commentators, with examples including Drop Site News and candidates like Abdul El-Sayed and Darializa Avila Chevalier.

Progressive Americans are increasingly turning to independent podcasts, social media, and digital news sites instead of traditional media, influencing the visibility of left-leaning candidates. This shift has amplified the reach of anti-establishment figures like Abdul El-Sayed and Darializa Avila Chevalier, who gained traction through platforms like YouTube and MeidasTouch.

Progressive Americans are increasingly turning to independent podcasts, social media, and digital news sites due to perceived bias in mainstream media coverage of the Gaza war. This shift has amplified anti-establishment left-leaning candidates, such as Abdul El-Sayed and Darializa Avila Chevalier, who gain visibility through platforms like Drop Site News and MeidasTouch, bypassing traditional media gatekeeping.

Progressive Americans are shifting from traditional media to independent platforms like podcasts and social media, influencing anti-establishment candidates in Democratic politics. This trend has amplified voices like Ryan Grim and platforms such as Drop Site News, while candidates like Abdul El-Sayed and Darializa Avila Chevalier gain traction outside mainstream coverage.

Israeli settlers established a new outpost at the site of a deadly attack on the Palestinian town of Tel, southwest of Nablus, less than 24 hours after four Palestinians were killed and four others wounded. A UK-sanctioned contractor, Harel Libi, uprooted hundreds of olive trees using 10 excavators, and settlers described plans to expand their presence, including building farms and moving families into the area.

Nika Soon-Shiong, a board member of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), was removed from the board amid a review of journalists killed in Gaza. She questioned the organization's exclusion of certain Palestinian journalists from its death toll, and CPJ stated her five-year term ended in June 2026.

The article discusses the limited prospects for progress between Iran and the US, as highlighted by Jeremy Scahill of Drop Site News. It references Iran, the US, and Israel in the context of a 'Memorandum of misunderstanding.'

Iran employed psychiatric professionals in its advisory team during indirect US talks to assess President Donald Trump's mental state and shape messages. An Iranian official stated that incorporating the psychologists' recommendations improved Trump's reactions. The strategy was implemented after initial talks in Islamabad in April.

Cenk Uygur criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for avoiding a direct endorsement of her former chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti, calling her response a 'Kamala-like word salad.' Uygur argued AOC should have clearly supported Chakrabarti, citing his pivotal role in her 2018 campaign, while contrasting him with his primary opponent, California Sen. Scott Wiener, whom he labeled pro-Israel.