THE INTERCEPT

JANUARY 8. 2026

ICE Agent Who Shot Renee Nicole Good Identified as Jonathan Ross

Identifying the shooter in Minneapolis, The Intercept found a photo captioned “Jon Ross in Iraq” posted by a man noted in public records as his father.

After Undercounting Boat Strike Killings, U. S. Military Updates Death Toll

After questions from The Intercept, U. S. Southern Command updated its count of civilians killed in boat strikes to 123.

Five GOP Senators Vote to Move Forward Bill Blocking Future Trump Attacks on Venezuela

Far-right Sen. Josh Hawley joined four other Republicans to advance a war powers resolution that would block Trump from future attacks on Venezuela.

The U. S. Desperately Wants Back in the Business of Empire With Venezuela

America has carried out a coup in Venezuela to plunder the country’s resources. But Latin Americans will have the last word.

Chicago Woman Shot by Border Patrol Reacts to Minneapolis ICE Killing: “Of Course This Happened”

“Unfortunately, it is going to continue to happen, ” said the lawyer of Marimar Martinez, another woman who was shot by a federal agent in October.

JANUARY 7. 2026

This Isn’t the First Killing by ICE — and It Won’t Be the Last

ICE shot a woman point-blank in Minneapolis. The agency’s raids and impunity were always going to lead to death.

Video Shows ICE Agent’s Fatal Shooting of Civilian in Minneapolis

Video from the scene of the Minnesota ICE shooting contradicts DHS’s narrative that locals were rioting and threatening agents’ lives.

The U. S. Is Leaving Boat Strike Survivors to Drown

The Coast Guard called off its search for people who jumped into the sea after watching the U. S. military destroy another ship.

Congrats to Donald Trump on Starting the Least Popular War in Recent Memory

Americans usually love a new war, but polls show Trump’s attack on Venezuela is deeply unpopular.

JANUARY 6. 2026

Three Cheers for Hilton Hotel Workers Who Banned ICE — Until Their Corporate Bosses Stomped Them Out

Big businesses like Hilton will always side with fascistic forces like ICE, so we need to stand up for the workers who push back.

The List of Countries Trump Is Threatening With War Keeps Growing

President Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of getting out of foreign wars. He keeps talking about starting more of them.