THE INTERCEPT

MARCH 4. 2026

Trump’s Iran War Is Dividing Republicans. Pro-Palestine Groups Want Democrats to Exploit the Rifts.

A pro-Palestine group launched a $2 million ad buy aiming to exploit Republican divides over Israel. They hope Democrats will take note.

Will James Talarico Really Fight for Justice in Texas?

The race between Talarico and Rep. Jasmine Crockett emphasized style over substance. Now local organizers want concrete promises.

Tennessee Wants to Let Schools Ban Immigrant Kids, Threatening to “End Public Education as We Know It”

A Tennessee bill would take the right to education away from undocumented children. The Heritage Foundation is pushing it in other states.

MARCH 3. 2026

Rubio Admits That America Is Fighting Israel’s War

Israel’s plan to strike Iran would put American lives at risk, Rubio said. Rather than confronting Israel, the U. S. joined their war.

CNN Could Be Next Up for a Right-Wing Reboot Thanks to the Ellisons

With Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN could be the next media property slated for a right-wing turn.

MARCH 2. 2026

Democratic Leaders Avoid Criticizing Trump’s Iran War. Now Voters Will Have a Say.

Top Democrats close to AIPAC stick to criticizing Trump’s process failures — but primary candidates are calling for a referendum on the war itself.

The Regime Change President Who Won’t Actually Change Any Regimes

The Iran war shows that Trump is loving his military interventions — but they are regime adjustments, not regime-change wars.

Trump’s Orwellian Board of Peace Consists Entirely of Human Rights Abusers

An Intercept analysis finds that every single Board of Peace member state has been rebuked for human rights violations.

MARCH 1. 2026

Trump's Iran Attack Was Illegal, Former U. S. Military Officials Alleges

“This is an introduction of U. S. forces into hostilities. It absolutely triggers the 48-hour notice requirement. ”

Texas Progressives Say Democratic Establishment Is Blowing It In the Rio Grande Valley

Texas progressives like Ada Cuellar think Democrats overlearned the lessons of Trump’s surprising gains in the Rio Grande Valley.

The U. S. Killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What Comes Next?

“This tells any potential adversaries of the U. S. : Get nuclear weapons. Hedging is not a strategy. ”

FEBRUARY 28. 2026

Fool Me Twice: The Case for War With Iran Is Even Thinner Than It Was for Iraq

The Trump admin can't seem to settle on a reason for war with Iran. That hasn't stopped them from planning a war without a "why. "

Made-in-America Guns Are Fueling Death and Destruction in Mexico

The killing of the cartel leader El Mencho in Mexico has led to violent retaliation — much of it carried out with American-made guns.

FEBRUARY 27. 2026

Trump Uses the Courts to Intimidate Critics. The Media Must Fight Back.

Federal agencies are using investigations to stifle speech and chill the questioning of those in power.