Voices
“CBS Evening News” With Tony Dokoupil Is a Right-Wing Show for Absolutely No One
I watched the first two weeks of Bari Weiss’s attempt to reshape evening news. I’m left wondering who it’s even for.
Politics
License to Kill
Congress Votes Against Blocking Venezuela War After Stalling for Tardy GOP Rep
Rep. Wesley Hunt was busy campaigning for a Texas Senate seat, but House Speaker Mike Johnson held the vote open.
Chilling Dissent
White House Doctored Photo With AI to Make It Look Like an Activist Was Sobbing During Perp Walk
An Intercept analysis indicated that the White House used Google AI tools to alter the photo of Minnesota activist Nekima Levy Armstrong.
The War on Immigrants
Even Democrats Who Crafted ICE Funding Compromise Are Questioning It
Fearing primaries for abetting Trump’s crackdown, top Democrats are turning away from a deal they crafted to avoid another government shutdown.
Trump Admin “Deliberately” Tanking Morale to Get Parks Staff to Quit, Official Says in Leaked Tape
A top official told colleagues that a change to a National Park Service employee policy was part of a “reign of terror.”
Chilling Dissent
She Criticized the Mayor’s Support for Israel on Facebook. Then the Cops Showed Up at Her Door.
“This Facebook post was protected speech, and it’s not a close question — not remotely.”
Voices
“Abolish ICE” Is More Popular Than Ever. How Will Democrats Drop the Ball This Time?
Establishment Democrats are rejecting an increasingly popular position by refusing to take a bold stance that happens to be good politics.
Chilling Dissent
Trump Is Helping Right-Wing Groups Target Chicago Teachers Union
Dark-money groups want a look at the Chicago Teachers Union’s finances. The Trump administration could help them get it.
Chilling Dissent
Despite Court Ruling, ICE Can’t Detain Mahmoud Khalil — For Now
Khalil has 45 days to appeal Thursday’s court decision, his attorney told The Intercept.
Voices
FBI Raid on WaPo Reporter’s Home Was Based on Sham Pretext
Pam Bondi’s decision to rescind rules to protect journalists is being used as a cudgel to attack the First Amendment.