Mehdi Hasan

The Associated Press faces criticism for an interview with far-right activist Laura Loomer, with critics accusing the news agency of overlooking her history of anti-Muslim rhetoric and conspiracy theories. The backlash follows Loomer's recent visit to Ukraine and her stated shift in stance on Ukraine's political landscape.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's allies demanded an on-air apology from 'The View' host Sara Haines for her remarks about Democratic congressional nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier, which they called antisemitic. Mamdani's team cited parallels to progressive media's growing influence and criticized mainstream outlets for perceived bias.

The article discusses the debate over whether Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, running in Michigan's Democratic primary, should be called a physician despite lacking a valid state medical license. It contrasts El-Sayed's medical credentials with the medical backgrounds of current and former senators, emphasizing the distinction between holding a medical degree and being licensed to practice medicine.

Left-wing host Mehdi Hasan questioned Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about his use of the term 'physician' without a valid state medical license in New York or Michigan. El-Sayed defended his public health record but avoided directly addressing Hasan's concerns about honesty, while Hasan emphasized the importance of truth in political claims.

Mehdi Hasan debates David Des Roches on whether the Iran war was a success or disaster. The discussion involves Hasan, a journalist, and Des Roches, a former Pentagon official.

The US is celebrating its 250th anniversary while Donald Trump turns 80. The article examines the state of the president and the country as these milestones approach.

The article discusses the upcoming 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and Donald Trump's 80th birthday. It contrasts past presidents' efforts to promote national unity with Trump's plans for a cage fight event, suggesting a focus on divisive rhetoric over unity.

The article critiques politicians in the UK and US who previously championed free speech but now suppress it when discussing Palestine. It references past free speech movements like 'Je suis Charlie' and the Satanic Verses controversy, highlighting a perceived hypocrisy as principles of free expression become 'negotiable' in the context of Gaza.

The article criticizes Mehdi Hasan, an Oxford-educated journalist, for making arguments against Israel's right to exist, calling them transparently foolish. It questions the rationale behind his controversial statements.