THE INTERCEPT

MARCH 9. 2026

U. S. Military Refuses to Endorse Trump Claim That Iran Bombed Girls’ School

“It would be inappropriate to comment given the incident is under investigation, ” CENTCOM told The Intercept.

Israel Destroyed Gaza’s Roads and Transit. Now, We Walk Everywhere.

Israeli bombing left cars in Gaza immobile and roads impassable. The assault on Iran has only spiked prices and worsened conditions.

MARCH 8. 2026

OpenAI on Surveillance and Autonomous Killings: You’re Going to Have to Trust Us

OpenAI says Americans shouldn’t worry about the ethics of its new Pentagon contract. You’ll have to take their word for it .

Columbia Flouted Its Own Policies and Let ICE Into University Buildings

Columbia policy for at least a year is to deny entry without a warrant — but school security keeps letting ICE agents in.

MARCH 6. 2026

Dems Need to Wise Up: ICE Is a Threat to Our Elections

DHS has built a national police force with massive surveillance capabilities — which it could use to interfere with our elections.

Trump’s War to Nowhere

Intercept senior editor Ali Gharib discusses the human and political toll of the Israel–U. S. war on Iran with Séamus Malekafzali.

MARCH 5. 2026

Sources Briefed on Iran War Say U. S. Has No Plans for What Comes Next

“The administration doesn’t have a clue. They do not have an actual, real rationale, endgame, or plan for the aftermath of this. ”

Military Leaders See Iran War as “God’s Divine Plan” — a Chilling Turn for Trump’s Fascism

A military watchdog has been “inundated” with complaints that officials are using end-times Christian rhetoric to justify war.

Congress Is Considering Abolishing Your Right to Be Anonymous Online

The bipartisan push to remove anonymity from the internet is ushering in an era of unprecedented mass surveillance and censorship.

Nida Allam Concedes to Valerie Foushee With Razor-Thin Loss for Progressives in Key Midterm Primary

Democratic primary voters stuck with the incumbent backed by the AI lobby over a challenger running against corporate power and AIPAC.

Federal Agents Are Intimidating Legal Observers at Their Homes: “They Know Where You Live. ”

Immigration authorities in Minnesota have identified legal observers by name and address, and in some cases showed up at their homes.

House Iran War Powers Resolution Could Lose Support to Competing Bill by Pro-Israel Democrat

With Fetterman dooming a Senate bill, a House version of an Iran war powers bill might lose steam to a competitor from Rep. Josh Gottheimer.

MARCH 4. 2026

U. S. Military Joins Drug War in Ecuador: “It Wasn’t Going to Be Just Boat Strikes Forever”

Two government officials told The Intercept that the joint U. S. –Ecuador military action won’t just be a one-off raid.

Dem Candidate for Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Seat Donated to Far-Right Republicans — Including Laura Loomer

Democratic primary hopeful Rakhi Israni, who is running for Rep. Eric Swalwell’s seat, gave to MAGA figures — including Laura Loomer.