Why Daniel Ellsberg Wants the U.S. to Prosecute Him Under the Espionage Act
In an exclusive interview, Ellsberg explains why he hopes the courts take on the law used to crack down on whistleblowers.
National Security
One Man's No-Fly List Nightmare
Ashraf Maniar was surveilled and harassed at home in the U.S., and detained by a foreign government, after being placed on the terrorism watchlist.
Microwave Weapon Concerns Spread to Department of Homeland Security
A memo obtained by The Intercept reveals that CIA-bred fears of “Havana Syndrome” have reached the department that houses ICE and CBP.
Congress Sought Details About Biden's Pledge to End U.S. Support for Yemen War. They Got a "Non-Answer."
The State Department's letter — which finally arrived Wednesday, more than two months late — contains no new information.
Pentagon Plans to Monitor Social Media of Military Personnel for Extremist Content
The military has previously balked at surveilling service members for extremist political views due to First Amendment protections.
After Slamming Trump, Lawmakers Silent on Biden Drone Export Policy
The door is open for drone sales to authoritarian countries like the United Arab Emirates.
Pentagon List of Extremism Experts Includes Anti-Muslim and Conservative Christian Groups
The Pentagon’s Countering Extremism Working Group has circulated a list of prospective partners that includes individuals associated with anti-Muslim group MEMRI.
Drone Whistleblower Daniel Hale Jailed Ahead of Sentencing
It’s unclear precisely why Hale was arrested, and court documents show that his lawyers objected.
Voices
"Woke" CIA Ad Is No Reason to Throw Out the Language of Liberation
Opponents of "wokeness" want to declare anti-racist struggle dead, but co-optation doesn't determine the radical usefulness of a concept.
Border Police Wants a Bite of Burgeoning Anti-Drone Industry
Citing threats from drug cartels to migrants, CBP’s interest dovetails with a $487 million effort by the U.S. government to counter small drones.