The U.S. and Israel Killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What Comes Next?
“This tells any potential adversaries of the U.S.: Get nuclear weapons. Hedging is not a strategy.” The post The U.S. and Israel Killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What Comes Next?…
Florida Might Make Its Own Spy Squad. Muslims Think They Have a Pretty Good Idea Who’ll Be Targeted.
An Israeli spyware firm is tracking the GOP legislation, according to lobbying disclosures. The post Florida Might Make Its Own Spy Squad. Muslims Think They Have a Pretty Good…
Made-in-America Guns Are Fueling Death and Destruction in Mexico
The killing of drug cartel kingpin El Mencho has led to retaliatory violence in Mexico — much of it carried out with American-made guns. The post Made-in-America Guns Are Fueling…
Private Prison Falsified Records in Detainee’s Death in ICE Custody
Investigators found GEO Group staff falsely logged visits and failed to meet ICE standards on the morning of a detainee’s death in custody. The post Private Prison Falsified…
Texas Progressives Say Democratic Establishment Is Blowing It In the Rio Grande Valley
Locals think the party overlearned the lessons of Trump’s surprising gains — and should stay out of the way. The post Texas Progressives Say Democratic Establishment Is Blowing It…
Democrats Should Never Again Rise to Trump’s Anti-Trans Bait
Democrats stayed seated as Trump attacked trans kids at the State of the Union. With midterms coming, there’s more where that came from. The post Democrats Should Never Again Rise…
Cuban Border Guards Attacked by Florida Speedboat
Eschewing a U.S.-style double-tap strike, the Cuban government rescued survivors. The post Cuban Border Guards Attacked by Florida Speedboat appeared first on The Intercept .
A Supreme Court Win Didn’t Free Richard Glossip. But This Judge Could.
A year since his legal victory — and after six judges recused themselves — Glossip is asking a new trial judge to release him from jail. The post A Supreme Court Win Didn’t Free…
There's No "Progressive Foreign Policy" Without a Reckoning for Dems Who Supported Genocide
Before Democrats can articulate a more humane foreign policy, they need to reckon with the mortal sin of the genocide in Gaza. The post There’s No “Progressive Foreign Policy”…
Zohran Mamdani Kept Columbia Student in New York — Then Phoned With Trump to Secure Her Release
ICE agents pretended to be New York Police Department officers to get into Columbia housing, a member of the New York city council said. The post Zohran Mamdani Kept Columbia…
Rambling Man: Trump’s State of the Union
Akela Lacy, Jessica Washington, and Jordan Uhl on Trump’s speech and the Democratic Party’s response. The post Rambling Man: Trump’s State of the Union appeared first on The…
Mexico Got Help Killing Drug Lord From Secretive U.S. Campaign Led by FBI and ICE
The U.S. military’s intelligence sharing came as part of a new “counter cartel” task force focused on the U.S.–Mexico borderlands. The post Mexico Got Help Killing Drug Lord From…
Trump Uses the Courts to Intimidate Critics. The Media Must Fight Back.
Federal agencies are using investigations to stifle speech and chill the questioning of those in power. The post Trump Uses the Courts to Intimidate Critics. The Media Must Fight…
Pro-Palestine International Students Have Won in Court. Why Hasn’t Mahmoud Khalil Won His Freedom?
One of Trump’s tricks is to send people to Louisiana where they get harsher treatment. Mahmoud Khalil is pointing out the iniquity of it. The post Pro-Palestine International…
Trump's Iran Attack Was Illegal, Former U.S. Military Officials Allege
“This is an introduction of U.S. forces into hostilities. It absolutely triggers the 48-hour notice requirement.” The post Trump’s Iran Attack Was Illegal, Former U.S. Military…
Trump Demanded El Mencho’s Head. Mexicans Are Paying the Price.
The violence in Mexico is fueled by U.S. guns and money. Killing a cartel boss won’t change that. The post Trump Demanded El Mencho’s Head. Mexicans Are Paying the Price. appeared…
Trump Won’t Stop Trying to Punish Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge must decide whether Abrego is the target of a “vindictive prosecution” by the Trump administration. The post Trump Won’t Stop Trying to Punish Kilmar Abrego Garcia…
Nonprofit Coalition Asks Courts to Prevent Coercive Federal Investigation Tactics
Seventeen organizations filed an amicus brief calling out pretextual federal investigations and arguing for judicial oversight. The post Nonprofit Coalition Asks Courts to Prevent…
Kristi Noem Repeatedly Claimed ICE Deported a Cannibal. It Was “Completely Made Up.”
Law enforcement sources told The Intercept that Noem’s tale about a cannibal was a fabrication. The post Kristi Noem Repeatedly Claimed ICE Deported a Cannibal. It Was “Completely…
What Does Trump Want With Cuba?
The Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign is pushing Cuba into a deeper humanitarian crisis. The post What Does Trump Want With Cuba? appeared first on The Intercept .
More U.S. Troops Are Headed to Nigeria
The Trump administration is sending more troops to a region where U.S. military presence has coincided with increased violence. The post More U.S. Troops Are Headed to Nigeria…
A New PAC Wants to Counter Israel’s Influence. It Also Welcomes Hitler Apologists.
AZAPAC’s Michael Rectenwald wants to fight pro-Israel interests in politics. To do that, he’s courted Nick Fuentes and endorsed white nationalist candidates. The post A New PAC…
Trump Menaces Iran With Massive Armada Capable of Prolonged War
The amount of military forces gathering near Iran dwarfs even the monthslong build-up before the U.S. coup in Venezuela. The post Trump Menaces Iran With Massive Armada Capable of…
Democrats Finally Get Around to Forcing Iran War Powers Vote
With Congress not reconvening until next week, there’s a chance the vote might come after attacks start. The post Democrats Finally Get Around to Forcing Iran War Powers Vote…
Fool Me Twice: The Case for War With Iran Is Even Thinner Than It Was for Iraq
The case for invading Iraq was based on lies. The Trump administration’s case for war with Iran hardly exists at all. The post Fool Me Twice: The Case for War With Iran Is Even…