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FBI Tried to Flip Anti-ICE Protesters Into Informants

“They were asking me to inform, ” said a protester, one of dozens contacted by the FBI, who was arrested while playing the cello at ICE’s Delaney Hall.

YESTERDAY

Chud the Builder Fantasized About “Race War. ” Now He’s Charged With Attempted Murder.

Dalton Eatherly already faced charges stemming from a racist stream at a Nashville restaurant before a courthouse shooting.

The Performative Ceasefire in Gaza

As Iran–U. S. reach a deal, Tariq Kenney-Shawa and Jonah Valdez discuss what’s happened since Israel’s October 2025 “pseudo-ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip.

Trump-Loving Crypto Super PAC Finally Backs a Democrat: Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres, the only Democrat boosted by cash from the conservative Fellowship PAC, has no serious competition in his House race.

JUNE 18. 2026

Undercover Cops Infiltrated Delaney Hall ICE Protest to Spy and Make Arrest

A complaint by Newark police didn’t mention that ICE led the ambush on a protester and made the initial arrest.

Police Chased the Wrong Man, Then Shot Him and Watched as He Bled Out

Sheriff’s deputies in Michigan fired 27 shots at John Jenuwine, even though “he was not the guy that they were supposed to be chasing. ”

Israel Asked Facebook to Censor Iran War Content, Internal Documents Show

Company records reviewed by The Intercept show Israel urged Facebook and Instagram to take down posts supportive of Iran.

ICE’s Unseen Toll in Minneapolis: Suicide Helpline Calls More Than Doubled During Surge

ICE’s crackdown in Minneapolis left deep scars on the besieged city, says a new Human Rights Watch report.

Senate Democrats Aren’t Happy About Trump’s Spy Law Ultimatum

Before Trump paused Jay Clayton’s nomination, Senate Democrats thought they were on a “glide path” to renewing FISA.

JUNE 17. 2026

Trump’s Spaghetti-Against-the-Wall Indictment Against ICE Protesters — and How to Fight It

Trump’s indictment against ICE protesters in Minneapolis is part of an attempt to criminalize organizing as a “conspiracy. ”

How Did the Feds Get Into Anti-ICE Activists’ Signal Messages?

ICE investigators leaned on Signal communications to build their case against protesters. Take these steps to keep your chats safe.

Are Jeffies and Schumer Getting Ready to Greenlight Domestic Spy Power for Trump?

Democratic leaders Jeffries and Schumer balked at handing Bill Pulte surveillance powers. So Trump appointed Jay Clayton as spy chief.

Once a Target of TrackAIPAC, Ro Khanna Gains Its Endorsement

With endorsements and a new pledge for lawmakers, TrackAIPAC is flexing its growing influence on the Capitol.

JUNE 16. 2026

U. S. Casualties in Iran Are Still Rising

The official count of U. S. personnel hurt or killed in the war on Iran inched up, but it still omits hundreds of known casualties.