Even Israeli Officials Are Warning That Trump's Moves Against Palestinians May Backfire
The Trump administration's latest move, to cut U.S. funding for basic services to Palestinians, could create more instability, experts warn.
Murtaza Hussain
Murtaza Hussain is a reporter at The Intercept who focuses on national security and foreign policy. He has appeared on CNN, BBC, MSNBC, and other news outlets.
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Will Donald Trump Get in the Way of the Best Chance in More Than a Decade to End the War in Afghanistan?
After a successful June ceasefire, hopes for peace are rising. But Donald Trump's undiplomatic streak will make regional buy-in a tall order.
After a Voicemail Threat Purportedly From ISIS, a Muslim Leader Went to the FBI — Only to Face Harassment From the Feds
Years after Abdel Azim El-Siddig was caught up in the post-9/11 crackdown on Muslim groups, he asked the FBI for help. That’s when they turned on him.
Democracy Dies in the Blinding Light of Day
David Runciman's new book, "How Democracy Ends," demystifies the "Weekend At Bernie's" stages of a dying form of government.
Federal “Countering Violent Extremism” Grants Focus on Minority Communities — Including in Schools
The Brennan Center for Justice examines “CVE” grants focusing on minority communities, which critics say are just a new approach to surveillance.
Making a Killing
U.S. Airstrikes Violated International Law in “War of Annihilation” in Raqqa, Syria, Says Amnesty International
An estimated 1,800 civilians were killed in the U.S.-led campaign to push ISIS from Raqqa. A new report documents the destruction.
New Film “Discreet Airlift” Documents the Struggle to Hold U.S. Officials Accountable for Torture
In North Carolina, a group of citizens are examining their neighbors' roles in the excesses of the War on Terror.
One Teen and Three FBI Operatives: Was the Government Behind a 17-Year-Old’s Terror Plot in Texas?
The teen thought he was signing up with the Islamic State, but all his online interlocutors were working for the FBI.
How Buying Baby Powder Helps Fund the Taliban and Islamic State in Afghanistan
Since the end of 2017, tens of thousands of people have been displaced by battles over the control of lucrative mineral deposits in Afghanistan.
The War on Immigrants
No End in Sight: An Egyptian Man’s Ordeal in ICE Custody and the Plight of Indefinite Immigration Detention
In fiscal year 2015, thousands of people detained by ICE had been held for more than a year, including five for more than eight years.