Politics

The congressional effort to rein in the government’s surveillance powers before a March 15 deadline could run up against a new opponent: a new coronavirus.

While Bernie Sanders faces attacks for supporting the Castro regime, it’s his rivals who have long histories of cozying up to dictators.

Perceptics, which sells license plate readers, has tapped Cuellar for favors since 2011. Cuellar faces a competitive primary on Super Tuesday.

The nonprofit told The Intercept its six big contributions totaled $78,289.53 last year, or roughly 4 percent of its revenue.

Rev. Jesse Jackson joins for an interview, and Intercepted producer Laura Flynn and The Intercept’s Aída Chávez report from Nevada.

In India, Donald Trump heaped praise on the nation’s leader, Narendra Modi, and ignored a spasm of violence against Muslims unfolding on the streets.

One judge rebuked Amy Klobuchar’s prosecutor’s office as a “gopher” and “water boy” for immigration authorities.

As more Democrats swear off dark money, at least six races where candidates have the backing of national Democrats are seeing major funding from super PACs.

Little is known about Mike Bloomberg’s personal investments. The Intercept has identified a number of firms backed by the billionaire.

Let’s consider the nonsense that has passed for “reporting,” “commentary,” and “analysis” on Sanders over the past year or so.