THE INTERCEPT

JULY 15. 2026

Democrats Are Desperate to Flip an Arizona House Seat. They’re Rallying Around a Former Republican.

Three of the super PACs spending in Arizona have their eyes on different candidates — but they all have ties to AIPAC.

Trump’s Sanctions Against the ICC Are Unconstitutional, Rights Groups Say

The lawsuit came as the Trump administration, which has attacked the International Criminal Court on Israel’s behalf, vowed to destroy the ICC entirely.

JULY 14. 2026

Trump’s Intel Pick Played Key Role in NYT Subpoenas — But Some Democrats Still On the Fence

Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence is still seen by some Democrats as a safer alternative to Trump loyalist Bill Pulte.

ICE Orders Halt Vehicle Stops After Deadly Shootings by Federal Agents

Five ICE officials said orders came down to stop vehicle stops, a go-to tactic that had helped lead to a spike in immigration detentions.

How ICE Arrests Went Quiet — and Got Even More Deadly

After ICE killed two immigrants in one week, Democrats need to commit to abolishing the deportation regime.

JULY 13. 2026

Iran Claims to Kill 3 U. S. Service Members in Kuwait

The Pentagon said there were “zero reports” of deaths over the weekend — then announced a new death on Monday.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Wants to Save Crypto — But Trump Windfall Is a Political Obstacle

Centrist Democrats like Sen. Kristen Gillibrand criticize Trump’s newfound billions, but work to boost the crypto industry that enabled his grift.

JULY 12. 2026

Company That Bragged It Could Track U. S. Spies Hired to Investigate “Havana Syndrome”

American phone-tracking firm Anomaly 6 boasts its technology can pinpoint CIA and NSA officials. Now it’s part of a government “Havana syndrome” task force.

JULY 11. 2026

Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Ro Khanna. He Wants Their Illegal Outposts Demolished.

In an interview, Ro Khanna recounts the fear at being detained and says anyone who visits the West Bank “would conclude that it is apartheid. ”

Rebecca Nagle on the Boomerang of Empire

Rebecca Nagle, host and creator of “First America, ” on the foundational roots of authoritarianism in the United States.

JULY 10. 2026

Maine Senate Candidates Claim They’re Just Like Platner — But Entirely Different

Candidates are desperately trying to appeal to Graham Platner’s base. But they’re keeping Platner himself at arm’s length.

DSA Members Urge Campaigns to Ditch Platner Consultant Who Advised Mamdani

DSA members penned a letter urging candidates to ditch Graham Platner campaign consultant Morris Katz, who advised Zohran Mamdani.

The Trump Administration Is Overhauling Birth Control Access for the Pronatalist Movement

The Trump administration is revamping a program that’s supposed to fund contraceptives to please a far-right movement with roots in eugenics.

JULY 9. 2026

A Government of Trump, by Trump, and for Trump

A very special guest post from Tom Engelhardt.