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Former Trump official Joe Kent, who resigned in protest of the Iran war, is pushing a MAGA anti-war coalition to potentially hijack the GOP or back a new political vehicle, gathering Carlson, Massie and Greene to map a path—though the viability of any third-party or GOP-reset option remains uncertain as the war drags on and polls show mixed support for Trump.
A Pskov court sentenced veteran opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in prison for 'discrediting' the Russian military and spreading 'fake news' about the war, combining wartime penalties with a prior 2025 foreign-agent conviction. Shlosberg rejected the charges as politically motivated, and independent outlets cited procedural irregularities in the trial amid broader political crackdown in Russia.
Lev Shlosberg, a prominent anti-war politician and deputy head of Yabloko, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for allegedly discrediting Russia’s armed forces and spreading false information about them. The verdict comes as Yabloko faces a ban from September’s parliamentary elections, underscoring a wider crackdown on dissent ahead of the vote, with the party planning an appeal.
Boris Nadezhdin, a longtime anti-war Russian politician, fled Russia after a summons from the Investigative Committee and a government crackdown that briefly barred him from leaving the country; now in Paris, he says opposition voices are growing and Putin’s popularity is slipping, but he remains uncertain about a durable peace as authorities intensify repression, including blocking the liberal Yabloko party from the ballot.
A Moscow court barred Yabloko, Russia's sole liberal anti-war party, from the upcoming parliamentary elections after a suit by pro-Kremlin Rodina alleging extremism and copyright violations, expelling a key opposition candidate as dissent is increasingly suppressed ahead of a vote many expect to favor the Kremlin.
A Russian anti-war candidate from the Yabloko party, Kirill Rumyantsev, says he and his family have received death threats and calls to withdraw ahead of the September State Duma elections; he has filed a police report and plans to remain in the race.
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled Russia after Moscow labeled him a 'foreign agent.' He posted a video from Paris noting he is alive and free. Nadezhdin had been barred from running for president over flawed signatures and was later prevented from participating in parliamentary elections, highlighting the Kremlin's crackdown on opposition figures amid Russia's political restrictions and the ongoing Ukraine war.
The article frames Michael Cacoyannis' 1971 adaptation of Euripides' The Trojan Women as a timely anti-war companion to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, praising its performances and universality, and notes it can be streamed for free via Kanopy with a library card, while suggesting the Trojan War narrative remains relevant and ripe for new adaptations.
Russia intensified its crackdown on dissent: blogger Ilya Remeslo was remanded for two months on charges of spreading false information about the military, while former anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin was convicted of extremist-symbol offences, barring him from collecting signatures for September’s parliamentary elections.
Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old activist, climbed the 168-foot Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC on Friday to protest the U.S. war on Iran and what he calls the rapid spread of artificial intelligence, staying atop the bridge into Saturday as traffic was restricted. He urged an immediate, nonviolent end to the war and warned of AI risks, while Congress debated War Powers resolutions that have stalled under a Trump-backed administration.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, praised Pope Leo for speaking out against injustice and war after a private Vatican meeting and invited him to visit the UK, saying they were united in prayer for justice and peace. The Pope has recently warned that the world is ravaged by tyrants and has criticized the costs of war, and he pledged to continue speaking out against war and promoting peace.
Joe Kent’s resignation as the U.S. counterterrorism chief over Iran policy exposes a growing GOP split between anti-war populists and the hawkish establishment, with Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens amplifying dissent while the White House frames the issue as fringe; the factions’ clash could redefine the party’s direction ahead of elections and test whether populist sentiment can override the Trump-era foreign-policy consensus.
Joe Kent’s resignation as Trump’s director of the National Counterterrorism Center, railing against the Iran war and charging Israeli and media pressure, signals a rising MAGA counterculture that questions Trump’s foreign policy. The Bulwark argues younger, smaller MAGA figures are splitting from the Trump line, suggesting a divided MAGA could reshape the coalition. A separate Churchill-focused piece contends Trump is no Churchill and argues for alliance-building and the rule of law. The article also notes related political dynamics, including AIPAC lobbying tactics and congressional oversight moves.
At the 98th Academy Awards, Javier Bardem presented the Best International Feature winner while wearing a 'No a la Guerra' pin and declaring 'No to war and Free Palestine,' a moment that sparked online backlash accusing him of anti-Israel bias and prompting questions about why he was on stage. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about politics at the Academy Awards and aligns with Bardem’s past anti-war activism and recent advocacy surrounding Gaza and Israel relations.
The documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin, about a teacher who opposed the Ukraine war, wins the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2026 Oscars in Los Angeles.