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“It all comes down to those four,” said an advocate, “and if they are going to continue to try to hand Trump warrantless surveillance.” The post Meet the Four Democrats Who’ll Decide If Trump Gets His Domestic Spying Law appeared first on The Intercept.

Our successor to This Week in the Guardian, This Week in the New Normal is our weekly chart of the progress of autocracy, authoritarianism and economic restructuring around the world. 1. CBDCS JUST KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ With war and Trump and Epstein et al. dominating the headlines, we’ve stopped getting our regular updates on the …

For the first time, documents confirm the CIA carried out tests on North Korean POWs and planned for much more invasive experimentation. The post CIA Ran MK-ULTRA Experiments on Prisoners of War in U.S. Custody, Declassified Docs Confirm appeared first on The Intercept.

Despite recent setbacks, the WHO is still alive and kicking and seeking to impose their global biosecurity agenda on the world. So, what should we do about it? Today on Solutions Watch, James talks to members of the International Health Reform Project about their new report on The Right to Health Sovereignty and lays out …

The shortest war with the longest payoff June 12 to June 24, 2025, global media staged a nonstop spectacle, breathlessly narrating the scripted “12-day war” between Israel and Iran as if it were an unfolding geopolitical cataclysm. According to the standard timeline, Israel opened hostilities with “Operation Red Wedding,” targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and senior IRGC leadership in what …

The FBI director was arrested twice in his youth for alcohol-related incidents that he said were “not representative of my usual conduct.” The post Kash Patel Got Arrested for Public Urination After a Night of Drinking appeared first on The Intercept.

Twenty donors to the Southern Poverty Law Center said the alleged “fraud” being prosecuted in their name was exactly how they hoped the group would spend their money. The post “We Knew They Were Paying Informants”: SPLC Donors Reject Trump DOJ Fraud Claims appeared first on The Intercept.

Military contractor Palantir has been paid more than $130 million by the IRS to analyze sensitive federal databases. The post Palantir Is Helping Trump’s IRS Conduct “Massive-Scale” Data Mining appeared first on The Intercept.

Intercept staffers discuss the themes emerging this midterm election season. The post “Me Too” Comes Back to Congress appeared first on The Intercept.

Earlier today, Iranian state media channels published a video of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commandos seizing a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. I think we should talk about it. It can teach us a lot. Iranian state TV aired a video of the IRGC seizing container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran …

By suing The Atlantic for defamation, the FBI director is leveraging one of Trump’s legal tactics to tamp down free speech. The post Kash Patel Is Using MAGA’s Favorite Tool to Muzzle the Free Press appeared first on The Intercept.

It’s not cheap to attack Venezuela and capture its president or conduct dozens of strikes on civilian boats. The post Trump Has Already Spent at Least $4.7 Billion Attacking Latin America appeared first on The Intercept.

A renown criminologist’s experiment with ChatGPT demonstrates the destructive power of police to elicit false confessions. The post ChatGPT Confessed to a Crime It Couldn’t Possibly Have Committed appeared first on The Intercept.

Yesterday evening, the UK’s High Court ruled in favour of the Metropolitan Police in a legal challenge pertaining to the use of Live Facial Recognition Technology (LFR) across London’s transport network. The case had been brought by Silkie Carlo of Big Brother Watch and Shaun Thompson, a youth worker who was previously misidentified by the …

An Alabama cop who confronted the No Kings protester claimed she posed a risk to public safety. The judge was unconvinced. The post The Short and Ridiculous Trial of a Protester Arrested in an Inflatable Penis Costume appeared first on The Intercept.

The U.S. government altered its tally of American casualties — inexplicably scrubbing 15 wounded-in-action troops from the count. The post Pentagon Erases Wounded U.S. Troops From Iran War Casualty List: “Definition of a Cover-up” appeared first on The Intercept.

Hi all – just fyi OffG will be offline for a while today April 22, 9pm BST (4pm Eastern US time), for a couple of hours while we do some maintenance. So, if you can’t get to us – no cause for alarm. Thanks

About two weeks ago, I started  noticing a lot of anecdotes popping up on my social media feeds about just how dawg-gone awesome China was. Stuff like this, which I saw not ten minutes ago… A round-trip flight from New York to Shanghai next month starts around $1,039, a 5-star hotel averages about $124–$138 a …

Two Americans killed in Mexico, previously identified only as “staff from the United States Embassy,” participated in a raid on a drug lab. The post U.S. Personnel Who Died in Mexico Were Working for the CIA, Sources Say appeared first on The Intercept.

With its last contract expiring, activists say garage owners should spurn ICE to avoid becoming complicit in Trump’s deportation blitz. The post ICE Is Looking for Parking in New York City — For a 150-Vehicle Deportation Fleet appeared first on The Intercept.

The deal is a welcome reprieve from Israel’s bombing — but separating Lebanon from the ceasefire with Iran sets a dangerous precedent. The post How the Lebanon Ceasefire Could Make It Harder to End the War on Iran appeared first on The Intercept.

Our Revolution is hoping to rally Democrats to Tom Steyer to prevent a Republican from taking the governor's mansion. The post Progressive Group Founded by Bernie Sanders Endorses Billionaire for California Governor appeared first on The Intercept.

Flight records show that Los Angeles police dispatched drones 32 times over last month’s No Kings rally. The post LAPD Deployed Drones to Spy on No Kings Protest appeared first on The Intercept.

Al-Fassel and Pishtaz News publish pro-U.S. coverage about the war on Iran and the Trump administration’s plan to redevelop Gaza. The post These Middle Eastern News Sites Are Actually U.S. Government Propaganda Operations appeared first on The Intercept.

So, you’re a super-wealthy well-connected, possibly old-blooded member of the club of agenda-creators and you now feel that the only way forward for humanity is for you and those like you to completely control the 99%. In other words to do the following – remove all privacy from their lives outlaw access to real information, …

There’s a divide between those seeking to end all U.S. weapons deals with Israel and those who want to allow some exceptions. The post Democrats Are Split Over What It Means to Block Israel Weapons Deals appeared first on The Intercept.

One cannot begin to comprehend the motives of the Uber-Bankers by what their tools, our misleaders, say and do, but the effects of their actions likely betray the true plan. We are meant to despise Trump for the brutality of ICE, nabbing the Venezuelan president, diverting energy to AI data centers, bombing a girls’ school in Iran, …

Maxine Waters, the scourge of crypto, could become Financial Services Committee chair if Democrats win the House in midterm elections. The post Crypto Critic Maxine Waters’s New Primary Foe Got Over Two-Thirds of Money From Crypto appeared first on The Intercept.

In Lebanon, an unprecedented campaign of DNA tests is being used to identify mangled bodies left trapped under rubble by Israel’s blitz. The post Israel’s “Black Wednesday” Massacre Leaves Lebanese Families Giving DNA to ID Loved Ones’ Remains appeared first on The Intercept.

It is now clear that Thomas Matthew Crooks was not acting alone last Saturday when he shot President Trump at the Butler Farm Show Grounds in Connoquonessing Township, Butler County PA. Since there are almost no lone gunmen that conclusion should not terribly surprising. It’s also clear that in a reprise of the assassination of

Every poll published so far in the British General Election campaign has shown Labour well in the lead, with margins of between roughly 15 and 25 per cent over the hapless Tories. Some of these have been MRP mega-polls with over 20,000 people contacted. The Tories are in full retreat, restricting campaigning to seats with

Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel? Shakshuka is an African-inspired dish with a rich history as it spread its influence to another country a long time ago, Israel. The Ottoman Empire and other North African nations enhanced the original influence of the traditional shakshuka recipe. North African Jewish immigrants that came

Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack In the exciting world of online casinos, few are as alluring and intriguing as blackjack. Known for its blend of skill and chance, this thrilling card game has enthralled players for centuries. While mastering the basic rules and strategies of blackjack is essential, understanding how to manage your bets

How to Identify GI Bill Fraud   The US government offers incentives and benefits for veterans who have served their country. Many of these benefits, including those under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, are tied to higher education and the costs associated with pursuing a degree. These benefits are designed to help veterans continue to advance

«You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you say, “The Lord is my refuge”, and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent». (Holy Bible – Psalm 90) by Fabio Giuseppe Carlo Carisio UPDATE ON JULY,

According to unconfirmed reports, yesterday Israel sent troops into Ukraine to fight the Russians for Zelensky’s army; both soundly defeated in short order. This kind of action seems to be a hopeless endeavor as the Russian Federation’s apparent complete weapons superiority (so far) seems to assure RF victory in the Ukraine.

Shipping to Poland from the US: Navigating Customs Clearance A few key steps are crucial When ensuring your international shipment reaches Poland without a hitch. First, pack your items carefully and accurately label them with the recipient’s address. It’s also vital to verify that what you’re sending isn’t on the list of prohibited items. Completing

The battle doesn’t always end when our soldiers return home. For many US veterans, the transition back to civilian life brings with it a new kind of warfare – one against addiction. This silent struggle often goes unnoticed, yet it is as real and challenging as any faced on the battlefield.   In a society

The return home for veterans, often portrayed as a hero’s welcome, is a journey of complexities and challenges. As they transition from the structured life of military service to the civilian world, veterans face myriad adjustments that can be both daunting and disorienting.   This article delves into the realities of life for veterans returning