THE INTERCEPT

JANUARY 21. 2026

FBI’s Washington Post Investigation Shows How Your Printer Can Snitch on You

Investigators identified a suspect, Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones, because his employer could view the contents of files printed at its facility.

JANUARY 20. 2026

She Criticized the Mayor’s Support for Israel on Facebook. Then the Cops Showed Up at Her Door.

She criticized the Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner’s “blind support for Israel. ” Then the cops showed up at her door.

JANUARY 19. 2026

DOGE Cuts “Unexpectedly and Significantly Impacted” Critical Pentagon Unit

Staffing problems caused by DOGE resulted in the Defense Information Systems Agency warning of “extreme risk for loss of service” across the military.

JANUARY 18. 2026

“Abolish ICE” Is More Popular Than Ever. How Will Democrats Drop the Ball This Time?

Establishment Democrats are refusing to take a bold stance by accpeting the increasingly popular position of "Abolish ICE. "

JANUARY 17. 2026

Inside the Somali-Led Resistance to Trump’s Assault on Minneapolis

Somali Minneapolis residents are fighting back with foot patrols on the lookout for ICE and homemade sambusas for protesters.

JANUARY 16. 2026

Trump Is Helping Right-Wing Groups Target Chicago Teachers Union

Dark-money groups want a look at the Chicago Teachers Union’s finances. The Trump administration could help them get it.

ICE Agents Are Even Worse At Being Cops Than You Think

Videos of agents falling down and dropping their guns feel beyond parody. But under-trained law enforcement officers are a real danger to the public.

Trump’s War on America

“It’s not just clashes between protesters and ICE; it’s an attack on basic rights that we’ve taken for granted, ” says Minnesota Public Radio reporter Jon Collins.

JANUARY 15. 2026

Despite Court Ruling, ICE Can’t Detain Mahmoud Khalil — For Now

Mahmoud Khalil has 45 days to appeal Thursday’s decision, his attorney told The Intercept.

FBI Raid on WaPo Reporter’s Home Was Based on Sham Pretext

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to rescind rules protecting journalists are being used as a cudgel to attack the First Amendment.

New Bill Would Put Basic Limits on ICE Use of Force After Minneapolis Killing

Rep. Delia Ramirez called her bill “the bare minimum” to rein in ICE while Democratic leadership remains resistant to abolishing the agency.

JANUARY 14. 2026

After Trump Bullies GOP Senators Into Flipping, Vote to Block Venezuela War Fails

Five Republican senators had advanced a war powers resolution to block war with Venezuela. After Trump went berserk, the final vote failed.

Federal Agents Keep Invoking Killing of Renee Good to Threaten Protesters in Minnesota

In apparent references to Renee Good, multiple agents have asked protesters: “Have y’all not learned from the past couple of days? ”

Danish Forces Are Mandated to Fire Back if U. S. Attacks Greenland

Trump says Greenland is defended by dog sleds . But under royal decree, Denmark’s small military presence must put up a fight if attacked.