The 9/11 Wars
Rep. Pramila Jayapal Forced Vote on Biden’s Strangling of Afghan Economy
By seizing $9.4 billion of the Afghan central bank’s own reserves, the White House has welcomed death and destruction.
Ryan Grim
Ryan Grim is co-founder of Drop Site News and the host of the podcast Deconstructed. He was previously D.C. Bureau Chief for The Intercept and the Washington bureau chief for HuffPost, where he led a team that was twice a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and won once. He edited and contributed reporting to groundbreaking investigative project on heroin treatment that not only changed federal and state laws, but also shifted the culture of the recovery industry. The story, by Jason Cherkis, was a Pulitzer finalist and won a Polk Award.
He has been a staff reporter for Politico and the Washington City Paper and is a co-host of the show Counter Points. He is the author of the books “We’ve Got People” (2019) and “This Is Your Country on Drugs” (2009). His third book, published in December 2023, is “The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution.”
He has been a staff reporter for Politico and the Washington City Paper and is a co-host of the show Counter Points. He is the author of the books “We’ve Got People” (2019) and “This Is Your Country on Drugs” (2009). His third book, published in December 2023, is “The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution.”
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After Forging Ties With Azerbaijan Oil Executives, Rep. Henry Cuellar Pushed Nation’s Agenda in Congress
The Texas lawmaker’s home was raided by the FBI on Wednesday, reportedly in connection with an investigation involving Azerbaijani business interests.
Democrats Dicker in Congress as Biden Flirts With Afghan Genocide
While congressional Democrats argue over conditions for relief, some 20 million Afghan people stand to starve.
Former Ambassador on Haitian President in March: “Put Him Aside” and Embrace “Prime Minister Option”
Four months later, Jovenel Moïse was assassinated and replaced with a U.S.-backed prime minister, fueling suspicion of American involvement.
Origins of Covid
House Republicans Release Text of Redacted Fauci Emails on Covid Origins
A scientist told The Intercept he was advised not to “mention a lab origin as that will just add fuel to the conspiracists” after a call with NIH leaders.
Harry Reid Had the Courage of Obama’s Convictions
The former Senate majority leader's legacy included big wins and a complicated relationship with the party's left flank.
Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum Is Facing a Serious Primary Challenge From the Left
Rep. Ilhan Omar says Amane Badhasso, who just raised $300,000, “truly is one of the most impressive people I have ever met.”
Voices
Joe Manchin for President
Lyndon B. Johnson, a giant of American politics, recognized a political opportunity and reoriented. Manchin would rather be the man riding the bomb to the ground.
Jayapal Defends Breaking From Progressives’ Two-Track Strategy on Build Back Better
Rep. Pramila Jayapal slammed Sen. Joe Manchin’s “lack of integrity.” The Squad saw through it all along.
Josh Gottheimer’s Wild Claims in Rutgers Speech Are Falling Apart
The New Jersey Democrat claimed that a protester screamed “Jew!” at him and that Jamal Khashoggi’s organization has links to Al Qaeda.