THE INTERCEPT

JUNE 29. 2026

Abdul El-Sayed Becomes First Senate Candidate Backed by Pro-Palestine Jewish Group

The political arm of Jewish Voice for Peace, known for protesting the genocide in Gaza, is endorsing El-Sayed for Senate in Michigan.

The Businessman Who Helped Peter Thiel Kill Gawker Wanted to Save Journalism. Then His Site Went Dark.

Aron D'Souza launched Objection AI with Peter Thiel’s backing to adjudicate media claims. Then the site went dark.

JUNE 28. 2026

Online Age Verification Law Could Kill Whistleblowing

The KIDS Act, ostensibly aimed at protecting children, will raise the risk for journalists, dissidents, and whistleblowers.

JUNE 27. 2026

Keir Starmer’s Downfall Is the Only Reward for Simpering Centrism

As head of Labour, Starmer served his role ignobly: weeding out the Left and paving the way for the far right.

JUNE 26. 2026

30-Year Sentence for Transporting Zines Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Free Speech

Daniel Sanchez Estrada’s 30-year sentence for moving a box of pamphlets is likely just the start for criminalizing possession of information.

JUNE 25. 2026

Trump Claimed to Run Venezuela. After Earthquakes, He’s Walking That Back.

In January, Trump said “we’re in charge” of Venezuela. Amid a humanitarian crisis, they’re merely “our new and great friends. ”

The Democratic Party Gets Its Populist Takeover

How democratic socialists, boosted by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, swept the Democratic establishment in Tuesday’s primaries.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades Into Tennessee Primary, Endorsing Justin J. Pearson

The congresswoman has a strong track record of backing winners this cycle, though she stayed out of key races in her home state.

Cops Warn CEO Bodyguards That Luigi Mangione Fever Could Spark Class War

A police intel document warned corporate bodyguards that “challenges faced by the middle and lower classes” might spur attacks on wealthy CEOS.

Establishment Democrats to the Dustbin of History

It’s increasingly clear that the energy is with the left wing of the Democratic Party — not the centrists, not the establishment.

JUNE 24. 2026

The Left Is Unstoppable, According to Republicans

Socialist victories in New York inspired a mixture of panic among some on the right, while Trump delighted in the downfall of Rep. Dan Goldman.

The Intercept Sues to Uncover Secretive Government Anti-Protester Database

The Department of Homeland Security refuses to comply with FOIA requests over its unlawful efforts to stifle the First Amendment.

Socialists Are Setting the Agenda in New York City

Claire Valdez and Brad Lander won their primaries Tuesday night, sending a sign of strength for an NYC left led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

JUNE 23. 2026

Prairieland Defendant Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Moving a Box of Antifascist Zines

Anti-ICE activists received lengthy prison terms — including a 100-year sentence — in the first major trial of the NSPM-7 era.