Feds Seek “Unprecedented” Sentence Boost for CIA Leaker, Leaning on His Use of Signal
Asif William Rahman’s lawyers thought they had a deal. Now Trump’s prosecutors are asking for a super harsh sentence.
1,191 posts found for ‘iran’
Trump’s Orwellian Board of Peace Consists Entirely of Human Rights Abusers
An Intercept analysis finds that every single Board of Peace member state has been rebuked for human rights violations.
Democrats Might Save Mike Johnson’s Push to Give Trump Domestic Spying Power
They’re crossing party lines to renew Section 702 of FISA. Jamie Raskin asks, “What could go wrong with that?”
Israel’s Peace Plan: Assassinate the Ceasefire Negotiators
In “a mockery of international law,” per one expert, Israel has bombed the residence of Hamas officials negotiating peace in Doha, Qatar.
U.S. Military Joins Drug War in Ecuador: “It Wasn’t Going to Be Just Boat Strikes Forever”
Two government officials told The Intercept that the joint U.S.–Ecuador military action won’t just be a one-off raid.
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How the Israeli Attack on Iran Could Seed a New World War
A regional Middle East conflict could draw in Russia — and present China with an opportunity to strike out for its own interests.
CIA Leaker of Israel Intel Pleads Guilty Days Before Trump Takes Office
“MUST FIND THE LEAKER!” Trump posted, decrying the damage to Israel when its Iran attack plans were made public.
Trump Said Syria Deserves a “Fresh Start” — But U.S. Troops Aren’t Leaving
Over 1,000 American soldiers are still on the ground in Syria, even as Trump talks about lifting sanctions for its new government.
Israel’s “Limited, Localized” Invasion of Lebanon Is Sparking a Regional War
Iran fired rockets into Tel Aviv in response to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon. What comes next?
Protesting the Smash-and-Grab Presidency With Nikhil Pal Singh
Nikhil Pal Singh on building bigger coalitions and where the opposition goes in this increasingly hostile protest environment.