THE INTERCEPT

JUNE 24. 2025

Trump Appointee Prosecuting LA Protesters Defended Jan. 6 Suspects

Bill Essayli once warned January 6 prosecutions would “criminalize political differences. ” Now he’s throwing the book at anti-ICE protesters.

How Andrew Cuomo Could Become NYC Mayor — Even if Zohran Mamdani Wins

The democratic socialist has closed in on the former governor ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Cuomo is running in the general election either way.

JUNE 23. 2025

Hakeem Jeffries Said Trump’s Attack on Iran Was Unconstitutional. What’s He Going to Do About It?

Democratic leaders say they don’t want war with Iran. So why won’t they sign onto a war powers resolution?

U. S. Military Under Attack Again for Joining Israel’s Wars

There were no reports of casualties from the attack on a base in Qatar, as the base was evacuated in advance.

Trump Says Iran’s Nuke Sites Are “Obliterated. ” The Military Isn’t So Sure.

Defense officials say his claims are “overblown” — and the intelligence community said Iran wasn’t building a bomb.

JUNE 22. 2025

Self-Proclaimed “Peacemaker” Drags U. S. Into Another War

Heeding the request of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump dispatched U. S. warplanes to bomb Iran.

JUNE 21. 2025

Community Defense Groups Take the Last Stand Against ICE in LA

Community defense organizers argue that LA’s sanctuary laws aren’t enough to keep their immigrant neighbors safe.

JUNE 20. 2025

Mahmoud Khalil Won His Freedom Despite the Best Efforts of ICE’s Intelligence Unit

Homeland Security Investigations once targeted human traffickers and cartels. Now it’s leading the charge against student protesters.

Oklahoma Seeks New Conviction of Richard Glossip Using Old Evidence

After the Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip’s conviction, prosecutors claimed to have “a plethora of evidence, ” while offering none.

The Disinformation Machine After a Murder

Taylor Lorenz and Akela Lacy on how bots, influencers, and political actors distort real-world violence before facts emerge.

A Harvard Commencement Speaker Mentioned Gaza. The School Refused to Publish Her Speech.

Divinity School insiders said Harvard’s practices are at odds with the public perception that the university is fighting Trump.

JUNE 19. 2025

How Democratic Party Leaders Quietly Support Trump's March to War With Iran

Some Democrats are fighting to stop Trump's Iran war, but leaders like Chuck Schumer are quietly acquiescing or, worse, supporting an attack.

Children Are Starving in Gaza, as Soldiers Kill People Looking for Food

Doctors trying to save starving children and parents trying to feed their families spoke with The Intercept.

JUNE 18. 2025

Tucker Carlson Outdid the Mainstream Media — But Still Missed This Crucial Point

Tucker Carlson stood out for challenging Sen. Ted Cruz’s brainless warmongering. That doesn’t mean we have to hand it to him.