Chilling Dissent
GOP Rep. Backtracks on Bill That Could Let Marco Rubio Revoke Passports From Israel Critics
The bill alarmed civil liberties advocates who feared Rubio could use it to punish pro-Palestine Americans.
Politics
Kathy Hochul Endorsed Zohran Mamdani. Will Top Democrats Join Her?
The New York governor’s support for Mamdani marked a shift in the NYC mayoral race — but Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries still haven’t weighed in.
Chilling Dissent
New Bill Would Give Marco Rubio “Thought Police” Power to Revoke U.S. Passports
Rubio has already sought to punish immigrants for speech. New legislation might let him do it for U.S. citizens.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Gaza Aid Security Contractor Hired Members of “Islamophobic Hate Group” Biker Club, Dem Rep Says
At least 10 members of the Infidels worked in Gaza for GHF’s security contractor, the BBC reported, with seven in oversight roles.
Voices
Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Is Part of a Trend: Spiking Gun Violence in Red States
It’s not Washington or Chicago but Republican-run, reliably right-wing states that lead the nation in gun violence rates.
Chilling Dissent
The House Just Passed a Bill Punishing “Politically Motivated” Boycotts of Israel
Far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert added an amendment to the Pentagon budget that targets the BDS movement against Israel.
License to Kill
Ilhan Omar Brings War Powers to Block Trump Attacks After Venezuela Boat Strike
The resolution, shared exclusively with The Intercept, is the first measure to address the U.S. strike on a boat leaving Venezuela.
These 59 Companies Fought the Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill in 2016. In 2025, They're Silent.
Companies like TD Bank, American Airlines, and Nike fought North Carolina’s discrimination against transgender people. They aren't doing the same in Texas.
Voices
Nothing Will Stop Trump From Weaponizing Charlie Kirk’s Killing to Attack the Left
Charlie Kirk’s killer has not been identified. That didn’t stop Trump or his acolytes from blaming the “radical left.”
License to Kill
U.S. Attacked Boat Near Venezuela Multiple Times to Kill Survivors
American officials said the repeat drone strikes were carried out by Special Operations Command, and more attacks could come soon.