THE INTERCEPT

APRIL 3. 2026

DHS Launches Massive “Less Lethal” Chemical Weapons Buying Spree

Federal agents’ indiscriminate use of tear gases and “less-lethal” projectiles has become a mainstay of protest crackdowns.

Iran Shoots Down F-15 Fighter Jet After Trump Bragged They Had No Capability

Iran shot down a U. S. Air Force F-15 fighter jet as Trump threatened the country’s critical infrastructure and destroyed a bridge near Tehran.

Grandmother Faces Trial in Alabama for Wearing Penis Costume to No Kings Protest

The 62-year-old was arrested for wearing a penis costume to an Alabama No Kings protest — then prosecutors doubled down.

Trump’s Holy War Abroad and at Home

Investigative Journalist Sara Posner on how the Christian right’s end times views are shaping U. S. foreign and domestic policies.

APRIL 2. 2026

Mother of the Last Afghan in Guantánamo Bay Begs Trump to Free Her Son

Mohammad Rahim’s mother called it her “most earnest and final hope” to see him again while she’s still alive. He has never been charged with a crime.

The Intercept’s Press Freedom Defense Fund Leads Cohort Fighting Trump’s Unconstitutional Media Attacks

A cohort of 42 media and press freedom advocates, led by The Intercept’s Press Freedom Defense Fund, filed an amicus brief opposing Trump's attempts to censor the press.

Bernie Sanders Backs Claire Valdez in NYC House Race Dividing Left and Progressives

Sanders waded into the New York City race by backing the socialist candidate over Antonio Reynoso to replace Nydia Velázquez.

APRIL 1. 2026

Iranian Americans Have Turned Against the War, New Poll Finds

At the start of the war found Iranian Americans split on the war. Now a NIAC poll found that two-thirds want to see it end.

“Casualty Cover-Up”: The Pentagon Is Hiding U. S. Losses Under Trump in the Middle East

The Pentagon has sent outdated statements on the number of U. S. troops killed or wounded during the Iran War, resulting in undercounts.

Conversion Therapy Gets Speech Protections — But Trans Kids’ Existence Gets No Protection At All

The Supreme Court gave conversion therapy free speech protections — but trans kids’ existence gets no protection at all.

MARCH 31. 2026

Trump's FCC Chief Says His Censorship Protects the Little Guy. It Really Serves One Powerful Man.

When you look at the fights Brendan Carr actually picks, they aren’t local stories at all. They’re tailored for Donald Trump.

Trump Wanted to Replicate His Venezuela “Success” in Iran. What Has It Even Looked Like?

Trump carried out regime change without a change in regime in Venezuela. Time will tell what that means for the country.

MARCH 30. 2026

Two Thirds of People Arrested by ICE in Minnesota Surge Had No Criminal Records, New Data Reveals

The White House had said all the thousands of people arrested by ICE were “dangerous" criminals, but two thirds had no criminal record.

What Would We All Say If Iran Razed MIT Because of Military-Related Research?

Israel and the U. S. are destroying universities in Iran that have ties to military research, but scores of U. S. and Israeli schools do it.