Democrats Dicker in Congress as Biden Flirts With Afghan Genocide
While congressional Democrats argue over conditions for relief, some 20 million Afghan people stand to starve.
Politics
The 9/11 Wars
Starving Afghans Use Crypto to Sidestep U.S. Sanctions, Failing Banks, and the Taliban
NGOs looking to provide emergency aid to Afghanistan are turning to cryptocurrency.
Congressional Democrats Join Republicans to Undermine Biden Administration’s Surprise Medical Billing Rule
Worried an aggressive new rule could cut into providers’ earnings, key members of Congress including Rep. Richie Neal are helping private industry weaken the administration’s position in federal court.
Voices
2021’s Inflation Proves How Incredibly Valuable Social Security Is for Americans
Social Security is inflation-adjusted, so benefits are going up 5.9 percent to keep the purchasing power of retirees the same.
Making a Killing
UAE Adviser Illegally Funneled Foreign Cash Into Hillary Clinton's 2016 Campaign
George Nader also cultivated key Trump advisers on behalf of his Gulf clients, prosecutors say.
Jerome Powell Calls Fed’s Role in Addressing Climate “Limited”
Powell’s reappointment is threatened by Democrats calling for more aggressive action by the Federal Reserve on climate.
Former Ambassador on Haitian President in March: “Put Him Aside” and Embrace “Prime Minister Option”
Four months later, Jovenel Moïse was assassinated and replaced with a U.S.-backed prime minister, fueling suspicion of American involvement.
Origins of Covid
House Republicans Release Text of Redacted Fauci Emails on Covid Origins
A scientist told The Intercept he was advised not to “mention a lab origin as that will just add fuel to the conspiracists” after a call with NIH leaders.
Why Civil Rights Groups Boycotted Biden's Speech on Voting Rights in Georgia
Joe Biden made history by calling for changes to the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation. Activists and civil rights groups aren’t having it.
Harry Reid Had the Courage of Obama’s Convictions
The former Senate majority leader's legacy included big wins and a complicated relationship with the party's left flank.