Drone Wars
How Israeli-Designed Drones Became Russia’s Eyes in the Sky for Defending Bashar al-Assad
Though their alliances ostensibly put them on opposite sides, the Syrian war has paradoxically deepened the relationship between Israel and Russia.
National Security
Justice Department Agrees to Drop Charges in Sleazy Las Vegas Sting “Operation Bo-Tox”
"They came after me in a highly invasive sting," defendant Emile Bouari told The Intercept. "The case would have revealed terrible abuse of power.”
House Says Trump Can’t Go to War With Iran Unless Congress Approves
The vote was a remarkable display of unity for House Democrats on an issue that frequently sparks dissent within the caucus.
Pentagon Document Shows U.S. Knew of "Credible" Reports of Civilian Casualties After Its Attacks in Somalia
U.S. Africa Command claimed no civilians were hurt in its attacks in Somalia — but its own internal assessment shows this isn’t true.
The Threat Within
FBI's Leniency Toward Border Vigilante Contrasts With Harsh Treatment of "Black Identity Extremist"
While militia leader Larry Hopkins remained free to terrorize immigrants, Christopher Daniels was jailed for months, losing his home and his job.
Political Ploy by Mitch McConnell Blocks Attempt to Stop War With Iran
Though the amendment failed to pass, it represented a major bipartisan challenge to Trump’s escalatory Iran policy.
The War on Immigrants
I’m a Journalist but I Didn’t Fully Realize the Terrible Power of U.S. Border Officials Until They Violated My Rights and Privacy
I complacently assumed that CBP’s horrendous treatment of migrants wouldn’t affect me directly, least of all in Austin, the city where I was born.
Ghosts of Guantánamo
In Guantánamo Case, U.S. Government Says It Can Indefinitely Detain Anyone — Even U.S. Citizens
The Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Moath al-Alwi, in which the government has made some eyebrow-raising claims about detention and rendition.
Team of American Hackers and Emirati Spies Discussed Attacking The Intercept
Spies working for the United Arab Emirates discussed the attack with operatives at controversial firm DarkMatter.
Making a Killing
UAE Enlisted Businessman to Spy On Trump White House
Rashid al-Malik reported to UAE intelligence on the Trump administration’s Middle East policy as part of a broader influence effort.