The Galaxy Brains of the Trump White House Want to Use Tariffs to Buy Bitcoin
Critics on the right and left say the bitcoin reserve is a pointless industry handout — and using tariff revenue is even dumber.
Matt Sledge
Matt Sledge is a political reporter. He has written previously for the Houston Landing, Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, and HuffPost.
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- sledge@theintercept.com
- @sledge.41 on Signal
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How Much Did Congress Make Off Market Turmoil and Why’re They Allowed to Make Anything at All?
Questions about who profited from Trump’s tariff flip-flop revived the push to ban members of Congress themselves from trading stocks.
Progressives Push to Assert Congress Power Over Yemen War
Going beyond their critique of the infamous Signal chat, progressives demanded to know the White House’s legal justification for its Yemen strikes.
What Could Progressive Tariffs Actually Look Like?
The U.S. moved toward tariffs that protected U.S. workers, industry, and the environment, says one expert. Trump is undoing it all.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Trying to Block Arms to Israel, Bernie Sanders Denounces AIPAC’s Massive Election Spending
Republicans need to worry about getting bullied by Elon Musk, and Democrats need to worry about AIPAC, Sanders said.
Police Across the Country Are on High Alert Over Tesla Protests
Intelligence reports warn law enforcement about “acts of violence against electric vehicles” and the danger of battery fires.
Trump Just Pardoned ... a Corporation?
In what may be an American first, President Donald Trump pardoned a company sentenced to $100 million in fines for breaking money laundering laws.
GOP Leaders Said Don’t Do Town Halls. This Indiana Republican Did — and Got an Earful.
“Do your job!” the crowd chanted, urging Rep. Victoria Spartz, one of the most outspoken DOGE supporters, to rein in Elon Musk.
Crossing the U.S. Border? Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Searches of phones and other electronics are on the rise for those entering the U.S. Take these steps to help secure your devices.
The War on Immigrants
ICE Is Erasing Rules That Protected Trans Immigrants
Records reviewed by The Intercept show that ICE altered contracts with immigration detention centers to cut transgender care requirements.