Voices
The Spirit of “Party Unity, My Ass” Is Back and Coming for the DSA (and El-Sayed)
Centrist Democrats’ calls to fall in line behind the party’s nominee only ever seem to cut one way — and fall apart when their candidate loses.
Midterms 2026
The Intercept Briefing
The Intercept Live in Conversation With Robert Reich
Inequality Media co-founder Robert Reich and The Intercept’s Akela Lacy break down the most pressing issues of the midterm elections.
Giant Crypto Super PAC Funnels Big Money to Former Trump Official’s Firm to Support… Democrats?
The Fellowship PAC routed more than half a million dollars in support of Democrats through a firm co-founded by former Trump crypto adviser Bo Hines.
Mike Rogers Spent $100K on Private Jets and Luxury Travel Last Quarter
The Republican running for Senate in Michigan is directing campaign funds toward chartered flights, a Miami car service, and BMW repairs.
Lockheed Martin Showered Susan Collins With Cash as F-35 Program Hit Turbulence
Collins received tens of thousands from Lockheed during a two-month period surrounding a critical 2023 watchdog report.
Chilling Dissent
Inside ICE, Officials Question String of Trump Admin “Midterm Panic Moves”
One ICE official said the timing of the raid on Ilhan Omar’s home was “politically motivated.”
Susan Collins-Aligned Super PAC Buys Attack Ads in Portland... Oregon
The group Defending Main Street, long associated with Susan Collins, spent thousands attacking Troy Jackson in the wrong state.
The Intercept Briefing
Prediction Markets Have a Lock on the Midterms
As Kalshi and Polymarket dodge state regulations, prediction markets are upping the ante on next month’s elections.
The Intercept Briefing
The Blueprint for Democrats to Win Back Voters
After suffering major losses last election cycle, Justice Democrats resurrected itself, helping put democratic socialism on the map. So what changed?
They Trained to Protect Immigrants From ICE. Now They’re Prepping to Defend the Midterm Elections.
ICE-watchers-turned-poll-watchers are preparing for the worst, as the Trump administration hints at potential strategies to disrupt the midterm elections.