THE INTERCEPT

JUNE 10. 2026

ICE Rushes to Deport Palestinian Grandpa Despite Judge’s Order to Free Him

A judge rebuked the government’s unlawful detention of the infirm 77-year-old. Then ICE seized him again.

Momentum Builds to Rein In Domestic Spying Law — Whether or Not Bill Pulte Survives as Intel Chief

“I have been doing this a while, ” Sen. Ron Wyden told The Intercept. “And I’ve never had this kind of bipartisan support. ”

Top Pentagon Official Admits Boat Strike May Have Killed Victims of Human Trafficking

If this boat was running drugs, why was it loaded with so many people?

In California, a Former Biden Official and Fox News Personality Will Face Off for Governor

A billionaire running as a progressive failed to defeat Steve Hilton, a Republican who will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in November.

JUNE 9. 2026

Graham Platner Tests the Power of Anti-Establishment Anger in Maine

As voters head to the polls in Maine, some are worried about Senate candidate Graham Platner’s scandals. Others dismiss them as establishment meddling.

Democratic Socialist Overcomes GOP-Funded Opponent to Advance in Los Angeles Mayor Race

City Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November general election.

JUNE 8. 2026

Congress Is Trying to Permanently Integrate U. S. and Israeli Defense Tech

A controversial proposal to entwine U. S. and Israeli tech in AI and autonomous systems closely resembles a pro-Israel bill that died earlier this year.

They Were Serving the Longest Federal Sentence of Any 2020 BLM Protester. Then They Vanished in Prison.

Malik Muhammad's attorneys believe they were transferred for helping other incarcerated people advocate for their legal rights.

JUNE 7. 2026

Daughter of 2028 Olympics Chair Dreams of Competing in LA — for Israel

Stella Wasserman, daughter of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics chair Casey Wasserman, dreams of riding horses for Israel in the Summer Olympics.

JUNE 6. 2026

Anthropic Says We Must Stop Authoritarian AI. But What About Its Authoritarian Investors?

Anthropic wants to keep AI away from repressive regimes. But what about its part-owner, the repressive dictatorship of Abu Dhabi?

JUNE 5. 2026

“Warehousing Human Beings”

Former immigration judge Andrea Sáenz and American Immigration Council’s Aaron Reichlin-Melnick on the conditions at Delaney Hall and other ICE detention centers across the U. S.

JUNE 4. 2026

Trump Administration Tries to Shift Blame for Ebola Response

After cutting its support for front-line healthcare workers in Central Africa, the Trump administration is pointing fingers.

House Dems Coming Around on Iran War — But Won’t Vote to Stop Israel’s Destruction of Lebanon

Rep. Rashida Tlaib was pushing a bill to block U. S. support for Israel’s assault on Lebanon, but Democratic leaders wouldn't support it.

The Real “Divide” Among Democrats Over Israel Is Between Party Leadership and Voters

Supporting Israel is now a fringe position among Democratic voters. Why does the media keep covering it like a 50/50 issue?