“Me Too” Comes Back To Congress

Intercept staffers discuss the themes emerging this midterm election season, from Epstein accountability to Democrats’ hyperfixation on Hasan Piker.

Europe’s Migration Promises Are Building A Dangerous Expectation Trap

Stricter return rules and border procedures sell reassurance to voters, but the evidence suggests Europe cannot deliver what politicians promise.

“We Knew They Were Paying Informants”: SPLC Donors Reject Trump DOJ Fraud Claims

Southern Poverty Law Center donors said the alleged "fraud" prosecuted in their name was how they hoped the group would spend their money.

Kash Patel Got Arrested for Public Urination After a Night of Drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel wrote that the drinking incidents — including an arrest for public urination — were not his usual behavior.

U. S. Floats Punishing NATO Members for Refusing to Join Iran War

An internal Pentagon email suggests suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands.

Palantir Is Helping Trump’s IRS Conduct “Massive-Scale” Data Mining

Military contractor Palantir has been paid more than $130 million by the IRS to analyze sensitive federal databases.

Can Africa Follow Asia’s Development Model?

An economics writer known for his work on Asia turns his eye toward the fastest-growing continent.

How to Rebuild Hungarian Democracy

Peter Magyar must avoid reproducing the very abuses he seeks to dismantle.