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It’s Scary As Hell Being Black in America Right Now
The deaths of Nolan Wells and Kohen Wiley are symptoms of a nation retreating from any pretense of equal rights. The post It’s Scary As Hell Being Black in America Right Now appeared first on The Inte…
8h ago
The United States of Betrayal
Turning on our allies has always been the American way. The post The United States of Betrayal appeared first on The Intercept.
1d ago
Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar's Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over $600K
AIPAC bundlers have propped up the Michigan congressman, who has invested millions in campaign funds in crypto. The post Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar’s Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over…
2d ago
Trump’s Formula for Forever Wars
Spencer Ackerman on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s warmongering legacy and the next U.S. forever war in Iran. The post Trump’s Formula for Forever Wars appeared first on The Intercept.
2d ago
In the Wake of Fatal ICE Shootings, Democrats Drag Their Feet
“It feels like we're normalizing it,” said Rep. Delia Ramirez, who expressed disappointment with her colleagues’ lack of action on ICE. The post In the Wake of Fatal ICE Shootings, Democrats Drag Thei…
2d ago
ICE Officers at Maine Shooting Scene Were Wearing Body Cameras. They Were Not Turned On.
ICE officers were wearing body cameras they can’t turn on, four sources said. The Trump administration said there was no footage. The post ICE Officers at Maine Shooting Scene Were Wearing Body Camera…
3d ago
Would-Be Platner Replacements in Maine Rally Around “Abolish ICE” (or Something Close)
After ICE killed Maine father Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, most of the serious candidates to replace Platner called for abolishing or “dismantling” ICE. The post Would-Be Platner Replacements in Ma…
3d ago
Harlan Crow Maxed Out Campaign Donations to John Fetterman
The billionaire Republican megadonor had come under scrutiny for his ties to Clarence Thomas, while the senator drew ire for unconditionally supporting Israel. The post Harlan Crow Maxed Out Campaign…
3d ago
Intel Pick Jay Clayton Won’t Tell Congress Whether Trump Ordered Subpoenas of NYT Journalists
Democrats questioned whether Jay Clayton would be able to stand up to Trump about using public office for retribution. The post Intel Pick Jay Clayton Won’t Tell Congress Whether Trump Ordered Subpoen…
4d ago
Democrats Are Desperate to Flip an Arizona House Seat. They’re Rallying Around a Former Republican.
Three of the super PACs spending in Arizona have their eyes on different candidates — but they all have ties to AIPAC. The post Democrats Are Desperate to Flip an Arizona House Seat. They’re Rallying…
4d ago
Trump’s Sanctions Against the ICC Are Unconstitutional, Rights Groups Say
The human rights groups’ suit came as the Trump administration vowed to destroy the International Criminal Court entirely. The post Trump’s Sanctions Against the ICC Are Unconstitutional, Rights Group…
4d ago
Trump’s Intel Pick Played Key Role in NYT Subpoenas — But Some Democrats Still On the Fence
Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence is seen by some Democrats as a safer alternative to Trump loyalist Bill Pulte. The post Trump’s Intel Pick Played Key Role in NYT Subpoenas — But…
4d ago
ICE Orders an End to Vehicle Stops After Deadly Shootings by Federal Agents
Five ICE officials said orders came down to stop vehicle stops, a go-to tactic that had helped lead to a spike in immigration detentions. The post ICE Orders an End to Vehicle Stops After Deadly Shoot…
5d ago
How ICE Arrests Went Quiet — and Got Even More Deadly
ICE just killed two immigrants in one week. Democrats running for office need to commit to abolishing the deportation regime once and for all. The post How ICE Arrests Went Quiet — and Got Even More D…
5d ago
Iran Claims to Kill 3 U.S. Service Members in Kuwait
The Pentagon said there were “zero reports” of deaths over the weekend — then announced a new death on Monday. The post Iran Claims to Kill 3 U.S. Service Members in Kuwait appeared first on The Inter…
6d ago
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Wants to Save Crypto — But Trump Windfall Is a Political Obstacle
Centrist Democrats in the Senate criticize Trump’s newfound billions, while working to boost the industry that enabled his grift. The post Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Wants to Save Crypto — But Trump Wind…
6d ago
Company That Bragged It Could Track U.S. Spies Hired to Investigate “Havana Syndrome”
Anomaly 6 boasts its phone-tracking technology can pinpoint CIA and NSA officials. Now it’s part of a government “Havana syndrome” task force. The post Company That Bragged It Could Track U.S. Spies H…
Jul 12
Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Ro Khanna. He Wants Their Illegal Outposts Demolished.
In an interview, Khanna recounts the fear at being detained and says anyone who visits the West Bank “would conclude that it is apartheid.” The post Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Ro Khanna. He Wants…
Jul 11
Rebecca Nagle on the Boomerang of Empire
“What we’re seeing in this moment is those arms of our government that we thought could be authoritarian towards some people coming back home and coming back to impact everybody.” The post Rebecca Nag…
Jul 11
Maine Senate Candidates Claim They’re Just Like Platner — But Entirely Different
Candidates are desperately trying to appeal to Graham Platner’s base. But they’re keeping Platner himself at arm’s length. The post Maine Senate Candidates Claim They’re Just Like Platner — But Entir…
Jul 10