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Pentagon Records Missed Almost Half of Troops’ Domestic Abuse Killings: Military service members killed 41 people in domestic and intimate partner violence ...
theintercept.com/2026/10/26/military-domestic-violence-murder-deaths-women/
ICE Agent on Scene of NYC Shooting Was Posing as Construction Worker, Eyewitness Says
theintercept.com/2026/10/08/ice-nyc-shooting-federal-agent/
“The School That Became a Grave”: Jeremy Scahill on U.S Bombing of Minab, Killing 120+ Iranian Kids
democracynow.org/2026/10/2/massacre_at_minab
Local officials are refusing to hand over critical records in the Prairieland “antifa” case that has seen anti-ICE activists hit with terrorism sentences ... Show more
The Intercept Sues Texas City Over Refusal to Release Police Records on Prairieland Protest
theintercept.com/2026/09/29/intercept-sues-police-prairieland-ice-public-records/
Amsterdam’s IDFA Adds Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th,’ Laura Poitras’ ‘They’re Here’: Amsterdam’s 2026 IDFA doc film festival added Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th ...
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/idfa-2026-ava-duvernay-israel-tourists-gaza-devastation-doc-1236713453/
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The letter has gained more than 250 signatories so far, including from actors Javier Bardem and Mark Ruffalo, as well as many prominent figures in the ... Show more
Flock Wants the Most Detailed Map of Its Surveillance Cameras Taken Offline: A new map shows Flock has more cameras in the U.S. than was previously known ...
theintercept.com/2026/09/24/how-many-flock-devices-in-united-states-300000/
US Boat Strikes: UN Expert Sees Grounds for Crimes Against Humanity: US boat strikes: UN expert Ben Saul sees grounds to call the reported 68 attacks and 223 ...
riotimesonline.com/un-expert-us-boat-strikes-caribbean-crimes-2026/
404 Media Sep 18
404 Media x The Intercept Live: How AI Is Used to Surveil and Kill: 404 Media and The Intercept talk about how private companies empower government surveillance ...
404media.co/404-media-x-the-intercept-live-how-ai-is-used-to-surveil-and-kill/
Iran War Has the U.S. Military on the Brink of a “Breakdown”: As the U.S. military faces relentless attacks on its bases, the Iran conflict is “ultimately ...
theintercept.com/2026/09/15/iran-war-us-military-bases/
‘My Undesirable Friends: Part II – Exile’ Trailer: Brave Russian Women Journalists Flee Tyranny In Film From Julia Loktev, EPs Meryl Streep, Laura Poitras
deadline.com/2026/09/my-undesirable-friends-part-ii-exile-trailer-1237101511/
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ICE crackdown laid bare at Venice festival documentary: Oscar-winning filmmaker Laura Poitras said she hopes a new documentary about U.S ...
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Laura Poitras and Rachel Lauren Mueller on Making ICE Doc ‘They’re Here’ Like a “Horror Movie”
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/laura-poitras-rachel-lauren-mueller-ice-doc-theyre-here-1236693668/
Paid articlePaywall Laura Poitras Shares the Desperate Vision Behind Her ICE Documentary ‘They’re Here’: “What’s Happening in the United States Is a Nightmare”
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Vogue Sep 03
The 87 Best Documentaries of All Time: From films by Errol Morris to Orson Welles, Laura Poitras to Les Blank, the Maysles to Wim Wenders and Werner Herzog ...
vogue.com/article/best-documentaries-of-all-time
Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Intercept’s Articles: Trump’s Justice Department filed a brief on behalf of OpenAI in a landmark copyright ...
theintercept.com/2026/09/02/trump-openai-copyright-lawsuit-news-articles/
Meryl Streep, Laura Poitras Join ‘My Undesirable Friends: Part II’ as Exec Producers (Exclusive)
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/meryl-streep-laura-poitras-eps-my-undesirable-friends-doc-1236687914/
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President Trump is being sued for his decision to charge institutions $100,000 per month for advanced access to Truth Social posts ... Show more
thefilmstage.com Aug 13
64th New York Film Festival Adds New Films by Carlos Reygadas, Dan Sallitt, Mariano Llinás, Laura Poitras, Bruno Dumont & More
thefilmstage.com/64th-new-york-film-festival-adds-new-films-by-carlos-reygadas-dan-sallitt-mariano-llinas-laura-poitras-bruno-dumont-more/
American journalist Glenn Greenwald, in an interview with Tucker Carlson, stated that the United States' ban on TikTok was implemented to protect Israel ... Show more
Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Truth Social’s Plan to Charge $100K for Early Access to Trump’s Posts
democracynow.org/2026/8/13/headlines/lawsuit_seeks_to_halt_truth_socials_plan_to_charge_100k_for_early_access_to_trumps_posts
Trump Already Getting Sued for ‘Corrupt’ Truth Social Deal: The Intercept sued President Trump for Truth Social’s $100,000-per-month subscription offering ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-truth-social-suit.html
Key FactsTrump faces suit over paid early access to Truth Social posts
Aug 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- On July 28, Senators Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren asked the SEC to examine potential insider trading and market manipulation, while Jamie Raskin announced a House Judiciary Committee minority inquiry on July 30.
- TMTG launched the service on Aug. 1 and says paying subscribers receive prominent accounts’ posts within milliseconds, including updates from Trump’s account, which has 13 million followers.
- The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation brought the case to a New York federal court on Aug. 12 against Trump, Natalie Harp, Daniel Scavino, the Executive Office of the President and the White House Office; TMTG is not named as a defendant.
- The plaintiffs contend that the offering breaches the First and Fifth Amendments and are seeking to stop exclusive official communications on Truth Social for as long as the paid service remains available.
The President’s public statements are for the public, not a wealthy few. Our democracy depends on upholding the Constitution and enjoining Trump’s corrupt scheme,” said Brendan Ballou, a lawyer representing the media entities.— Brendan Ballou, a lawyer representing The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation
The Intercept Sues Trump for Selling Premium Access to Truth Social Announcements
theintercept.com/2026/08/12/trump-media-truthsocial-premium-first-amendment/
The Most Expensive Democratic Senate Primary Has a Winner: Intercept reporters break down Abdul El-Sayed, Donavan McKinney, and William Lawrence’s primary wins ...
theintercept.com/2026/08/05/michigan-missouri-primary-results-el-sayed/
Free Speech Crackdown: Germany Deports Bob Vylan Frontman for Anti-Israel Chants: Allowing the musician into Germany could “radicalise certain segments of the ...
theintercept.com/2026/07/30/bob-vylan-germany-deport-palestine-israel/
ICE Officially Resumes Vehicle Stops — But Imposes All-New Requirements/Conditions?
theintercept.com/2026/07/25/trump-ice-vehicle-stops-policy/
U.S. Website Gave False Approval to Green Card Applicants — Then Blamed Glitch and Took It Away
theintercept.com/2026/07/23/approved-green-cards-uscis-website-glitch/
thefilmstage.com Jul 23
The Venice Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 lineup.
Featuring films by Lee Chang-dong, Julia Loktev, Tsai Ming-liang, Werner Herzog, Lav Diaz ... Show more
Ro Khanna Grilled In Tense Exchange On Drop Site About Palestinians’ ‘Right’ to Kill Isr ...
mediaite.com/politics/ro-khanna-grilled-in-tense-exchange-on-drop-site-about-palestinians-right-to-kill-israelis/
Lindsey Graham “Never Met a War of Aggression He Didn’t Passionately Back”: Jeremy Scahill
democracynow.org/2026/7/13/lindsey_graham_legacy
dropsitenews.com Jul 02
A Third Party Breached The Intercept’s Signal Tip Line and Has Been Soliciting Whistleblowers
dropsitenews.com/p/intercept-signal-tip-line-breach-hack
US News Outlet Sues Trump Admin Over Refusal to Release 'Secret List of Activities'
commondreams.org/news/intercept-foia-lawsuit-dhs
FBI Tried to Flip Anti-ICE Protesters Into Informants: “They were asking me to inform,” said a protester, one of dozens contacted by the FBI ...
theintercept.com/2026/06/20/fbi-ice-delaney-hall-protest-informants/
Israel Asked Facebook to Censor Iran War Content, Internal Documents Show: Company records reviewed by The Intercept show Israel urged Facebook and Instagram to ...
theintercept.com/2026/06/18/israel-facebook-censor-content-moderation-iran-war/
Will Israel Blow Up Trump’s Deal? Jeremy Scahill on Iran Talks, Strait of Hormuz, Nukes & More
democracynow.org/2026/6/15/scahill_trump_iran_deal_israel_lebanon
The Pentagon Is Running an AI Propaganda Mill Targeting Latin America: La Tilde publishes an unusual mix of personal finance guides and articles extolling ...
theintercept.com/2026/06/02/la-tilde-propaganda-latin-america-pentagon/
Laura Poitras, Geeta Gandbhir Sound Alarm Over Paramount-WBD Merger’s Impact on Documentary: “Deeply Problematic on Absolutely Every Level”
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/laura-poitras-geeta-gandbhir-paramount-wbd-merger-1236606773/
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RSVP for The Intercept Briefing Podcast’s Live Conversation on Gaza: Sign up to join us on Tuesday, May 19, at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. Join The Intercept Briefing ...
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We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here’s the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Media
theintercept.com/2026/05/12/gaza-media-coverage-israel-bias/
A real estate expo touring Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. was met with protesters at events in New York City. The Intercept reports that least one table at expo ... Show more
“We Knew They Were Paying Informants”: SPLC Donors Reject Trump DOJ Fraud Claims: Southern Poverty Law Center donors said the alleged "fraud" prosecuted in their ...
theintercept.com/2026/04/24/splc-donors-fraud-doj-kash-patel/
Key FactsSPLC Donors Reject Fraud Claims Amid DOJ Indictment
Apr 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theintercept.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theintercept.com
- Over a dozen donors consider the DOJ’s fraud accusations against SPLC laughable, affirming that paying informants aligns with the group’s mission.
- The indictment alleges SPLC funneled money through fake businesses to fund hate groups, charges the organization denies.
- Donors agree that compensating insiders within extremist groups is essential for gathering detailed intelligence featured in SPLC’s projects.
- Civil rights groups have rallied around SPLC, condemning the indictment as a politically motivated attack by the Trump administration.
We knew they were paying informants.— Mary Wynne Kling, an Alabama native and longtime SPLC donor, on the indictment alleging the SPLC paid informants.
“Revelations Break the Cycle of Violence”: Her films about Snowden and Assange made Laura Poitras world-famous. What drives the director?
republik.ch/2026/04/25/laura-poitras-enthuellungen-durchbrechen-den-kreislauf-der-gewalt
The FBI shifted thousands of staff from their regular duties toward immigration enforcement as the second Trump administration began last year ... Show more
ICE Watchers Worry Democrats Are Trying to Co-Opt Their Movements For Votes: Activists accuse Minnesota House candidate Matt Little of "cosplaying" as a ...
theintercept.com/2026/04/29/minnesota-congress-ice-democrats-matt-little/
Swift Swalwell Fallout Suggests the Democrats Have Finally Learned From Epstein: Eric Swalwell’s collapse over sexual assault allegations signals that Democrats ...
theintercept.com/2026/04/14/eric-swalwell-sexual-assault-allegations-midterms-epstein/
Key FactsEric Swalwell’s Fall: Media Influence and Political Reckoning
Apr 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newyorker.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newyorker.com
- Eric Swalwell faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations in 2026 that ultimately ended his political career.
- Social media influencers initially amplified the accusations and connected the accusers with established news organizations like CNN.
- Swalwell denied the most serious claims but admitted poor judgment, suspending his gubernatorial bid and resigning from Congress.
- The situation highlights how modern media ecosystems, combining legacy journalism and digital influencers, can hasten political accountability.
“Me Too” Comes Back To Congress: Intercept staffers discuss the themes emerging this midterm election season, from Epstein accountability to Democrats’ ...
theintercept.com/2026/04/24/congress-me-too-swalwell-democrats-midterms/
Laura Poitras Backs Push Against Paramount-Warner Deal: Opening the industry section of doc festival Visions du Réel, Laura Poitras pointed to collective action ...
variety.com/2026/film/global/laura-poitras-paramount-warner-deal-visions-du-reel-1236725815/
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Laura Poitras praises documentary sector efforts to stand against Paramount-WBD merger
screendaily.com/news/laura-poitras-praises-documentary-sector-efforts-to-stand-against-paramount-wbd-merger/5215793.article
“Casualty Cover-Up”: The Pentagon Is Hiding U.S. Losses Under Trump in the Middle East
theintercept.com/2026/04/01/iran-war-us-casualty-numbers-trump-hegseth/
The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury
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Glenn Greenwald Praises Tucker Carlson’s ‘Herculean’ Effort to Stop Iran War: ‘Sac ...
mediaite.com/media/glenn-greenwald-praises-tucker-carlsons-herculean-effort-to-stop-iran-war-sacrificed-his-relationship-with-trump/
Trump’s Pentagon Is Undercounting Troop Casualties in Middle East : An investigation found that the Department of Defense has sent out outdated statements about ...
newrepublic.com/post/208551/pentagon-iran-troop-casualties-donald-trump
Around 750 US troops have been wounded or killed in the wider regional conflict since October 2023. At least 15 troops were wounded in an attack on a Saudi air ... Show more
Is Trump administration downplaying war losses? Casualty reports face scrutiny
Is Trump administration downplaying war losses? Casualty reports face scrutiny
Glenn Greenwald Predicts an Anti-Israel GOP Presidential Candidate in 2028: ‘I Hope It’s Tucke ...
mediaite.com/media/podcasts/glenn-greenwald-predicts-an-anti-israel-gop-presidential-candidate-in-2028-i-hope-its-tucker/
Jeremy Scahill says President Trump's claim that Iran "gifted" the United States by opening the Strait of Hormuz to eight oil tankers ... Show more
The most powerful Oscar nominee you didn’t see: The most powerful Oscar nominee you didn’t see
salon.com/2026/03/14/the-most-powerful-oscar-nominee-you-didnt-see/
Federal Agents Are Intimidating Legal Observers at Their Homes: “They Know Where You Live”
theintercept.com/2026/03/05/ice-cbp-minnesota-surveillance-intimidation-observers/
The Israeli army headquarters in Tel Aviv “is a military target,” said Jonathan Conricus, a retired lieutenant colonel and spokesperson for the Israeli army on ... Show more
‘Classic Democrat’: Glenn Greenwald Fumes At Elizabeth Warren Applauding Trump on Iran
mediaite.com/politics/classic-democrat-glenn-greenwald-fumes-at-elizabeth-warren-applauding-trump-on-iran/
Kristi Noem Exposed for Inventing Bonkers Cannibal Deportation Story : Noem claimed in June that a man on a deportation flight tried to “eat his own arms.”
newrepublic.com/post/206918/kristi-noem-made-up-ice-deport-cannibal
Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List: After the DOJ dodged questions for months, Bondi acknowledged in a hearing that she had a list of ...
theintercept.com/2026/02/12/pam-bondi-domestic-terror-list-nspm-7/
Marine Detained in Minneapolis Says Feds Copied His Phone Without a Warrant: He was observing after Alex Pretti’s killing. Feds detained him at gunpoint ...
theintercept.com/2026/02/12/minneapolis-federal-agents-phone-surveillance-alex-pretti/
Laura Poitras to Be Special Guest at Visions du Réel Industry Program: U.S. filmmaker Laura Poitras will be the Special Guest at the opening of the 24th edition ...
variety.com/2026/film/global/laura-poitras-visions-du-reel-industry-program-cover-up-1236653313/
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Cover-Up Director Laura Poitras on American Power and Surveillance Show more
"The US doesn't have the right to steal resources."
BAFTA nominated filmmaker Laura Poitras tells Mishal Husain that US action in Venezuela ... Show more
Cover-Up Director Laura Poitras on American Power and Surveillance
Cover-Up Director Laura Poitras on American Power and Surveillance
These Patches Are Clues to Identifying Immigration Agents: We built a guide to patches worn by ICE and CBP to help the public determine which federal agents are ...
theintercept.com/2026/01/28/ice-cbp-patches-guide-to-identifying-immigration-agents/
Meghan McCain Roasted for Calling Mr. Rogers Apolitical: McCain’s comment was an effort to make a dig at early childhood educator and content creator, Ms. Rachel ...
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/meghan-mccain-roasted-for-calling-mr-rogers-apolitical/
U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says
theintercept.com/2025/12/16/trump-domestic-attack-dtos/
U.S. Military Killed Boat Strike Survivors for Not Surrendering Correctly: Before ordering a second strike on their boat, Adm. Frank Bradley sought legal advice ...
theintercept.com/2025/12/23/boat-strikes-venezuela-hegseth-bradley-legal/
Video of U.S. Military Killing Boat Strike Survivors Is Horrifying, Lawmakers Reveal
theintercept.com/2025/12/04/boat-strike-survivors-video/
Secret Boat Strike Memo Justifies Killings By Claiming the Target Is Drugs, Not People
theintercept.com/2025/11/14/boat-strikes-immunity-legality-trump/
Jeremy Scahill on Gaza “Ceasefire,” Talking to Hamas & Israel’s Doctrine of Dehumanizing Palestinians
democracynow.org/2025/10/27/jeremy_scahill_gaza_ceasefire
Key FactsGaza Faces Ongoing Crisis Amid Ceasefire Challenges
Nov 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israeli strikes have caused 236 Palestinian deaths since last month.
- Hamas handed over three captives’ remains while Israel demands the return of 45 Palestinian prisoner bodies.
- Blocked aid deliveries and medical shortages worsen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis amid ongoing destruction.
- With winter approaching, displaced Gaza families resort to rudimentary shelters due to lack of building materials.
We’re just trying to survive the cold and the hunger. Ceasefire or not, Gaza is still under attack.— Khalid al-Dahdouh, a father of five, who is trying to build a small mud shelter for his family.
Trump Administration Admits It Doesn’t Know Who Exactly It’s Killing in Boat Strikes
theintercept.com/2025/10/31/trump-venezuela-boat-strikes-unprivileged-belligerants/
