The End of Roe
Veterans Are “Guinea Pigs” in Trump’s First National Abortion Ban Experiment
“They’re testing what they want to do with the rest of the country on us,” one veteran told The Intercept.
Jessica Washington
Jessica Washington is a political reporter for The Intercept covering the intersection of politics and identity, and co-host of The Intercept Briefing podcast. She has words in The Guardian, the Washington Post, The Root, Teen Vogue, Jezebel, Mother Jones magazine, and other notable publications.
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The War on Immigrants
Guess Who’s Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness: New ICE Agents
Thanks to the Supreme Court and the Trump administration, student loan forgiveness is out of reach for many — unless you work for ICE.
The End of Roe
Trump Prepares to Revoke Lifesaving Abortion Care for Veterans
A pending VA rule appears designed to strip crucial health care from hundreds of thousands of veterans in states with abortion bans.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Israeli Parliament Votes for Making Apartheid Official. Fetterman: “I Haven’t Been Following It.”
Israel’s Parliament voted in favor of annexing the West Bank. Other Democrats interviewed by The Intercept condemned the move.
The War on Immigrants
Trump Admin Prepares to Kick Mixed Immigration Status Families Out of Public Housing
A pending HUD rule mirrors an old Trump proposal that would force families with undocumented members to leave their homes or be separated.
The End of Roe
SCOTUS Gives States a Path to Strip Poor Patients' Planned Parenthood Access
In a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court allowed South Carolina to bar over 1 million people from accessing health care.
Congress Has One Way to Stop Trump From Going to War With Iran
A War Powers Resolution would prohibit the “United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
Chilling Dissent
Josh Hawley Blames Nonprofits for “Bankrolling Civil Unrest” in LA Without Evidence
The Republican senator accused groups supporting immigrant communities of planning “astroturf” protests.
The End of Roe
Trump Puts Lives at Risk by Revoking Emergency Abortion Guidelines for Hospitals
The Trump administration revoked EMTALA guidance for emergency rooms to provide abortions when pregnant patients’ lives are in danger.
The Futile Quest to Build a “Liberal Joe Rogan”
Experts question Democrats’ $20 million plan to make content with an “aspirational vision of manhood that aligns with Democratic values.”