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Updated 2025-06-07 21:49
The U.S. Has Dozens of Secret Bases Across the Middle East. They Keep Getting Attacked.
An Intercept investigation found 63 U.S. bases, garrisons, and shared facilities in the region. U.S. troops are sitting ducks," according to one expert.The post The U.S. Has Dozens of Secret Bases Across the Middle East. They Keep Getting Attacked. appeared first on The Intercept.
What Tim Walz Could Mean for Kamala Harris’s Stance on Gaza and Israel
Walz allows for Harris to turn a corner" in her policy on the war in Gaza, said James Zogby, president of Arab American Institute.The post What Tim Walz Could Mean for Kamala Harris's Stance on Gaza and Israel appeared first on The Intercept.
Bitcoin Bros and the MAGA Faithful Converge in Nashville — and Embrace an Alternate Reality
Weeks after neo-Nazis marched through the city, attendees at a bitcoin conference laughed off Trump's racism and authoritarianism.The post Bitcoin Bros and the MAGA Faithful Converge in Nashville - and Embrace an Alternate Reality appeared first on The Intercept.
The Right-Wing Campaign to Purge Women From Women’s Sports
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is the latest athlete deemed insufficiently female by extremists obsessed with the strictest of gender binaries.The post The Right-Wing Campaign to Purge Women From Women's Sports appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S. Sanctions Have Devastated Venezuela. How Does That Help Democracy?
In the chaotic aftermath of Maduro's contested reelection, the case that U.S. policy worked in Venezuela is on shaky ground.The post U.S. Sanctions Have Devastated Venezuela. How Does That Help Democracy? appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel Accuses Hamas of Using “Human Shields” While IDF Embeds Among Civilians at Lebanon Border
As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, Israeli troops are stationed in the villages that dot the country's northern border.The post Israel Accuses Hamas of Using Human Shields" While IDF Embeds Among Civilians at Lebanon Border appeared first on The Intercept.
After Michael Brown’s Killing, Wesley Bell Called for “Accountability on Both Sides” in Ferguson Racism
The AIPAC-backed challenger to Rep. Cori Bush also said the decision not to release Darren Wilson's side of the story was tragic."The post After Michael Brown's Killing, Wesley Bell Called for Accountability on Both Sides" in Ferguson Racism appeared first on The Intercept.
Amid Veepstakes, Minnesota Cops Push Gov. Tim Walz to Back Off Police Violence Cases
Minnesota police want a reform prosecutor off their backs and are asking Walz to intervene.The post Amid Veepstakes, Minnesota Cops Push Gov. Tim Walz to Back Off Police Violence Cases appeared first on The Intercept.
Boycotts Against Israel Are Hurting Starbucks and McDonald’s Sales Worldwide
Both companies posted declines in global sales and profits this week, driven partly by headwinds in the Middle East."The post Boycotts Against Israel Are Hurting Starbucks and McDonald's Sales Worldwide appeared first on The Intercept.
Honduras, 15 Years After the Coup: An Interview With Ousted President Manuel Zelaya
Fifteen years after the 2009 Honduran coup, Zelaya sits down for an exclusive interview with Deconstructed.The post Honduras, 15 Years After the Coup: An Interview With Ousted President Manuel Zelaya appeared first on The Intercept.
Google Planned to Sponsor IDF Conference That Now Denies Google Was Sponsor
Internal Google documents show the company planned to sponsor an Israel Defense Forces tech conference - but its name was erased at the last minute.The post Google Planned to Sponsor IDF Conference That Now Denies Google Was Sponsor appeared first on The Intercept.
Deputy Accused of Killing Sonya Massey Was Discharged From Army for Serious Misconduct
Sean Grayson, who is now charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, was previously discharged from the U.S. Army for serious misconduct - and still hired at six police departments in Central Illinois.The post Deputy Accused of Killing Sonya Massey Was Discharged From Army for Serious Misconduct appeared first on The Intercept.
U.S. Has Never Apologized to Somali Drone Strike Victims — Even When It Admitted to Killing Civilians
The families of civilians killed by the U.S. in Somalia share their ideas of justice in a new report. The Pentagon has no response.The post U.S. Has Never Apologized to Somali Drone Strike Victims - Even When It Admitted to Killing Civilians appeared first on The Intercept.
Netanyahu Insulted and Smeared the Pro-Palestine Protest Movement. Congress Clapped.
Organizers say attacks from the Israeli prime minister, who faces charges of war crimes, showed the strength of their movement.The post Netanyahu Insulted and Smeared the Pro-Palestine Protest Movement. Congress Clapped. appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel Falsely Warned It Would Bomb a Media Office. The Actual Airstrike Killed Journalists on a Nearby Street.
A monthslong investigation unpacks a false warning and an Israeli airstrike in the deadliest war for journalists on record.The post Israel Falsely Warned It Would Bomb a Media Office. The Actual Airstrike Killed Journalists on a Nearby Street. appeared first on The Intercept.
Kamala Harris and the Dangers of the “Glass Cliff”
It's a familiar story: Women of color get tasked with cleaning up the messes made by white men.The post Kamala Harris and the Dangers of the Glass Cliff" appeared first on The Intercept.
It’s Time for Democrats to Break With Biden’s Addled Gaza Policy
Biden's approach to Gaza isn't just immoral, it's incoherent. A new candidate could break with his confused course for good.The post It's Time for Democrats to Break With Biden's Addled Gaza Policy appeared first on The Intercept.
Supreme Court’s Hand-Picked Advocate Argues in Favor of Killing Richard Glossip
Oklahoma's attorney general believes Glossip's conviction should be overturned. Chief Justice John Roberts chose a former clerk to argue that the AG is wrong.The post Supreme Court's Hand-Picked Advocate Argues in Favor of Killing Richard Glossip appeared first on The Intercept.
Biden Is No Hero for Stepping Aside
President Joe Biden doesn't deserve praise for dropping his reelection campaign. He deserves blame for getting us into this mess.The post Biden Is No Hero for Stepping Aside appeared first on The Intercept.
Biden Should Have Quit Over Gaza, but His Exit Could Be an Inflection Point
Kamala Harris is less burdened by Biden's disastrous support for Israel's war, sparking some hope in pro-Palestine advocates.The post Biden Should Have Quit Over Gaza, but His Exit Could Be an Inflection Point appeared first on The Intercept.
A Well-Connected Veteran’s Congressional Campaign Is Fueled by Out-of-State Donors
Maggie Goodlander's campaign has also been boosted by a super PAC with links to billionaires Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg.The post A Well-Connected Veteran's Congressional Campaign Is Fueled by Out-of-State Donors appeared first on The Intercept.
The ICJ Ruling Confirms What Palestinians Have Been Saying for 57 Years
Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal, a form of apartheid, and must end, says the U.N.'s high court at The Hague.The post The ICJ Ruling Confirms What Palestinians Have Been Saying for 57 Years appeared first on The Intercept.
Trump, Vance, and the New Right at the RNC
Emily Jashinsky of Counter Points" discusses Republican National Convention takeaways with Ryan Grim.The post Trump, Vance, and the New Right at the RNC appeared first on The Intercept.
The List of Conservative Groups Abandoning Project 2025 Keeps Growing
The Intercept keeps finding more conservative groups that were quietly removed from the Project 2025 website. The post The List of Conservative Groups Abandoning Project 2025 Keeps Growing appeared first on The Intercept.
LA City Council Considers Paying Former IDF Soldiers to Patrol Its Streets
Security group Magen Am's staff also includes a former Navy SEAL who posted a video of waterboarding his own child.The post LA City Council Considers Paying Former IDF Soldiers to Patrol Its Streets appeared first on The Intercept.
I Watched Groypers Descend on Detroit — Where They Were No Longer Pariahs Among Mainstream Republicans
For a time, associating with Nick Fuentes was enough to tank a career in GOP politics. Now, it hardly seems to matter.The post I Watched Groypers Descend on Detroit - Where They Were No Longer Pariahs Among Mainstream Republicans appeared first on The Intercept.
Conservative Organizations Are Quietly Scurrying Away From Project 2025
Joining the exodus from Project 2025 is Americans United for Life, a national anti-abortion group. The post Conservative Organizations Are Quietly Scurrying Away From Project 2025 appeared first on The Intercept.
On Abortion, J.D. Vance Is the Bridge Between Trump and Project 2025
Project 2025 and Vance agree: The Dobbs decision is just the beginning." The post On Abortion, J.D. Vance Is the Bridge Between Trump and Project 2025 appeared first on The Intercept.
My Family’s Long and Painful Relationship With the FBI
Decades before the FBI targeted me for my journalism, its treatment of my uncle, an FBI agent, devastated our family.The post My Family's Long and Painful Relationship With the FBI appeared first on The Intercept.
The Local Police Department Responding to Trump Shooting Has No Chief
Amid questions about authorities' actions and coordination, the local Butler Township cops had a leadership vacuum. The post The Local Police Department Responding to Trump Shooting Has No Chief appeared first on The Intercept.
How I Got a Truly Anonymous Signal Account
Yes, you can use Signal without sharing your personal phone number. Here's how I did it.The post How I Got a Truly Anonymous Signal Account appeared first on The Intercept.
How Clarence Thomas Cleared Trump’s Path in Classified Docs Case
Judge Aileen Cannon followed the playbook from Thomas's solo opinion in the Trump immunity case.The post How Clarence Thomas Cleared Trump's Path in Classified Docs Case appeared first on The Intercept.
The Only Kind of “Political Violence” All U.S. Politicians Oppose
The Trump rally shooting reveals a bipartisan consensus about what constitutes political violence - and who should wield it.The post The Only Kind of Political Violence" All U.S. Politicians Oppose appeared first on The Intercept.
Will This Make Trump More Popular?
Assassination attempts targeting populist leaders have had a track record of boosting their popularity.The post Will This Make Trump More Popular? appeared first on The Intercept.
Columbia Law Professor Smeared by Israel Supporters Could Lose Her Job
There's a very good chance that they will fire me," said Katherine Franke, a tenured professor who has defended students protesting for Gaza.The post Columbia Law Professor Smeared by Israel Supporters Could Lose Her Job appeared first on The Intercept.
Russia Attacks Hospitals in Ukraine. Israel Does the Same in Gaza. The U.S. Response Couldn’t Be More Different.
The U.S. undermines its criticism of Russia's abuses in Ukraine by making excuses for Israel's assault on Gaza.The post Russia Attacks Hospitals in Ukraine. Israel Does the Same in Gaza. The U.S. Response Couldn't Be More Different. appeared first on The Intercept.
Supporting Palestine Helped the Left Win in France and Britain. Will Democrats Learn From It?
Victories by the left in France and Britain offer powerful examples for U.S. progressives.The post Supporting Palestine Helped the Left Win in France and Britain. Will Democrats Learn From It? appeared first on The Intercept.
“Gay Furry Hackers” Feud With Heritage Foundation Exec
Former Trump administration official: Closeted Furries will be presented to the world for the degenerate perverts they are."The post Gay Furry Hackers" Feud With Heritage Foundation Exec appeared first on The Intercept.
Even Centrists Are Questioning Biden. But the Squad Is Divided.
Several Squad members who were vocal critics of Biden's handling of Israel's war on Gaza have voiced support for the president.The post Even Centrists Are Questioning Biden. But the Squad Is Divided. appeared first on The Intercept.
There’s a Junk Science Crisis in Criminal Convictions. Sonia Sotomayor Calls It Out in Alabama Bite-Mark Case.
While the court refused to review the 1985 case of Charles McCrory, Sotomayor urged states to pass laws to help exonerate people imprisoned on debunked forensic evidence.The post There's a Junk Science Crisis in Criminal Convictions. Sonia Sotomayor Calls It Out in Alabama Bite-Mark Case. appeared first on The Intercept.
Why Biden's Still In: Insights From Democratic Insider Dmitri Mehlhorn
A top defender makes the case for Biden staying in. The post Why Biden's Still In: Insights From Democratic Insider Dmitri Mehlhorn appeared first on The Intercept.
GOP Platform Doesn’t Mention the Word “Climate” Once — Even After Hottest Year on Record
The Trump-led 2024 Republican platform instead calls for an American Iron Dome and the largest deportation operation ever.The post GOP Platform Doesn't Mention the Word Climate" Once - Even After Hottest Year on Record appeared first on The Intercept.
The Companies Making It Easy to Buy in a West Bank Settlement
Real estate firms are touring North American cities marketing homes in Israel - and in illegal West Bank settlements.The post The Companies Making It Easy to Buy in a West Bank Settlement appeared first on The Intercept.
“Gay Furry Hackers” Claim Credit for Hacking Heritage Foundation Files Over Project 2025
The hacker collective SiegedSec says it infiltrated the conservative think tank to oppose its campaign against trans rights.The post Gay Furry Hackers" Claim Credit for Hacking Heritage Foundation Files Over Project 2025 appeared first on The Intercept.
The World War on Asylum
From Mexico to the Mediterranean, rich countries would rather see refugees die than recognize their legal asylum rights.The post The World War on Asylum appeared first on The Intercept.
New York Times Experiments With a New Headline Writer: OpenAI
You are a headline writter [sic] for The New York Times," says a prompt for the paper, which is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement.The post New York Times Experiments With a New Headline Writer: OpenAI appeared first on The Intercept.
Trump's Camp Says It Has Nothing to Do With Project 2025 Manifesto — Aside From Writing It
Trump administration officials and campaign staff helped draft the controversial playbook and appear in its videos.The post Trump's Camp Says It Has Nothing to Do With Project 2025 Manifesto - Aside From Writing It appeared first on The Intercept.
Whether It’s Biden or Someone Else, Gaza Remains Top Priority for “Uncommitted” Voters
Activists who protested Biden's handling of the war during Democratic primaries say they will maintain pressure no matter the nominee.The post Whether It's Biden or Someone Else, Gaza Remains Top Priority for Uncommitted" Voters appeared first on The Intercept.
Understanding Israel’s “System of Domination”
Author Nathan Thrall's recent book tells the story of one Palestinian family living under Israel occupation.The post Understanding Israel's System of Domination" appeared first on The Intercept.
Every Democrat Other Than Joe Biden Is Unburdened by What Has Been
As voters look for another option, alternative Democratic leaders poll similarly or even better than Biden - even without name recognition.The post Every Democrat Other Than Joe Biden Is Unburdened by What Has Been appeared first on The Intercept.
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