Intercepted Podcast: The Lyin’, the Rich, and the Warmongers
A mercenary, a torturer, and a conspiracy theorist walk into the White House. In the Trump administration, that’s called “Tuesday.”
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Republican Attacks on Robert Mueller Are Absurd. But the GOP Has Been Lawless for Decades.
From Vietnam to Watergate, Iran-Contra and the Clinton impeachment, the Republican Party has proved itself an awesome force of lawlessness.
Trump’s Attacks on the Iran Deal Are Driving Allies Away From the U.S.
Pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal could undermine U.S. influence and credibility in international affairs.
For Presidents Day, Here's One Vicious, Ghastly, and/or Fascinating Fact About Every U.S. President
There’s a conscious effort to drain all human interest out of America's incredible, gross, terrifying past. Let's fight back by remembering it.
A Rare Look at Yemen’s War, Where Children Starve and Hospitals Are on Life-Support
Photojournalist Alex Potter chronicles the suffering of Yemenis after three years of fighting and near famine.
Assad Agreed to Local Cease-Fires in Syria — But War Crimes Worsen in Eastern Ghouta
Civilians are paying the price for the Syrian government's cease-fire violations.
Saudi Arabia’s Incompetence Would Be Comical If It Weren’t Killing So Many People
Saudi Arabia has all the advantages in its rivalry with Iran — and still falters at every step.
How U.K. Spies Hacked a European Ally and Got Away With It
A British spy agency secretly hacked a company in Belgium then evaded an extraordinary police investigation.
As Democrats Shift Left on Palestine, 2020 Contender Kamala Harris Gives Off-the-Record Address to AIPAC
As most 2020 contenders skipped the D.C. conference of pro-Israel lobby AIPAC, Kamala Harris attended an off-the-record meeting there.
Jared Kushner's Real-Estate Firm Sought Money Directly From Qatar Government Weeks Before Blockade
Jared Kushner's firm made a direct pitch to Qatar’s minister of finance in April 2017 in an attempt to secure investment in a critically distressed asset.