House Hawks Kill Bipartisan Effort to End War in Syria
Matt Gaetz sponsored a resolution in the House, supported by the Congressional Progressive Caucus, to force congressional oversight of the continued U.S. military presence in Syria.
World
U.S. Embassy in Niger Threatens a Pesky American Journalist and Then Backs Down
In Niger, going to jail is often a death sentence, especially if you’re an activist or a journalist.
In Bulldozing Israeli Democracy, Benjamin Netanyahu Could Become the BDS Movement’s Greatest Ally
Capital is beginning to flee Israel in the wake of the prime minister’s judicial overhaul.
The Disturbing Groupthink Over the War in Ukraine
At this dangerous moment, with threats of nuclear conflict looming, we need a vigorous debate about U.S. policy toward Russia and Ukraine.
Hacked Resume Gives Inside Look at Wagner Group Founder Yevgeny Prigozhin
The five-page document mentions a 1993 visit to the U.S. and a fantasy book the Russian mercenary leader co-wrote with his children.
Voices
Hawkish Israel Is Pulling U.S. Into War With Iran
The Biden administration is appearing to endorse Israel's escalations against Iran — a move that would necessitate U.S. involvement in a new Middle East conflict no one wants.
Pentagon Developed Contingency Plan for War With Iran
In January, the U.S. and Israel conducted the largest joint military exercise in history.
Advocates Demand Oversight and Accountability for U.S. Arms Trade
The war in Ukraine has proven that transparency is possible when it comes to weapons transfers. The Arms Sales Accountability Project wants to make it the norm.
Trial of Mexico’s Former Top Cop Neglected U.S. Role in War on Drugs
Genaro García Luna was convicted on Tuesday of accepting millions in cartel bribes. But the information U.S. officials had went mostly unexplored.
Less Than a Mile From Drone Base, Bandits Stole Bags of U.S. Tax Dollars in Broad Daylight
“The Americans have drones, they have planes, they have sophisticated equipment,” a Nigerien activist told The Intercept. “But it’s not helping.”