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

Intercept staffers discuss the themes emerging this midterm election season, from Epstein accountability to Democrats’ hyperfixation on Hasan Piker.
Stricter return rules and border procedures sell reassurance to voters, but the evidence suggests Europe cannot deliver what politicians promise.
Southern Poverty Law Center donors said the alleged "fraud" prosecuted in their name was how they hoped the group would spend their money.

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

An internal Pentagon email suggests suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands.
Military contractor Palantir has been paid more than $130 million by the IRS to analyze sensitive federal databases.
An economics writer known for his work on Asia turns his eye toward the fastest-growing continent.
Peter Magyar must avoid reproducing the very abuses he seeks to dismantle.