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“Win, Lose, or Draw,” Pearson Campaign Builds a Progressive Coalition in Rural Tennessee
Will the GOP lose a district redrawn in its favor?
Record Israeli attacks on Palestinian olive groves; Teen shooter kills children at Oregon school; Poland scrambles jets following Russian strikes
Drop Site Daily: October 16, 2026
The wire
Iran war live: Tehran says Netanyahu seeks more war; Yemen fighting flares
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks more war before elections.
Alberta independence referendum: Will separatists survive a loss?
Alberta’s independence movement faces likely defeat, but history suggests losing a referendum may not end the fight.
India’s crackdown on cockroaches, critics and cameras
A government at war with its critics - from young protesters to the media.
Clarence Seedorf calls out genocide in first Corinthians press conference
Clarence Seedorf says football must be kept in perspective while genocides and conflicts continue around the world.
Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘must be brought to an end’, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's president says communication between Washington and Kyiv 'virtually nonstop', despite a spat with Trump.
GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Yemen fighting intensifies
Gulf ministers urge action against Houthis as fighting displaces more than 233,000 people across Yemen.
Guardian reporter filmed masked militants seconds before West Bank attack on French mayor
New video footage of Israeli settler assault on European delegation as Netanyahu attempts to raise doubt Hours after Israeli militants attacked a delegation of European diplomats, French clerics and a visiting mayor in the occupied West…
JERUSALEM DAILY: Settlers attack EU diplomats
Israeli settlers attacked an EU delegation in the occupied West Bank while it was visiting olive harvesters near Taybeh.
Residents recount drone strikes in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region
In Adigrat, a city close to the Eritrean border, residents recall recent drone strikes by Ethiopian forces
US ambassador to Israel calls West Bank settler attack on American photojournalist ‘terror’
Mike Huckabee calls for arrest and prosecution of those responsible as Heidi Levine, 63, recovers in hospital in Israel The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has denounced the settler attack that left the Washington Post…
Trent McCotter Promises FBI Witnesses Contempt
Trent McCotter, the unethical lawyer that Todd Blanche has made Acting Deputy Attorney General, seems to be attempting to set a trap for key FBI witnesses in the Grand Conspiracy case, guaranteeing they'll be held in contempt one way or…
The Rising Islamic State Threat to Europe and the West
The Islamic State’s North African affiliate is building a logistical corridor from the Sahel to Spain.
Jacobin Is International
Jacobin is now publishing in seven languages, with three on the way. Check them out, and support socialist internationalism today.
The Video Game Industry’s Crisis Is a Crisis of Capitalism
Recurring layoffs reveal an industry organized around extracting value while workers bear the cost of crises. In Montreal, game workers are building solidarity and organizing for collective power.
Anwar Shaikh Changed My Life
Economist Anwar Shaikh, who died this month, spent half a century turning Marx’s categories into hard numbers. His first teaching assistant and longtime collaborator remembers the man and the work.
Tax the Rich and Slash the Military Budget
The Left is often asked how it proposes to pay for programs like universal childcare, Medicare or All, and a green jobs program. Here’s how: tax wealth and capital the same way we already tax wages, and slash our bloated and destructive…
The Political Economy of the Restaurant
Political organizer and chef Lewis Bassett’s The Full English offers a firsthand account of how English food has been shaped by industrialization, empire, and class from the vantage point of restaurants across the country.
President Apocalypse
While Trump campaigns for a Nobel Peace Prize, his war on humanity’s only home continues unabated. The post President Apocalypse appeared first on The Intercept .
“Our drummer went to the jungle to fight the junta”
Interview : The Rebel Riot lead singer Kyaw Kyaw talks about his discovery of punk music and experiences of political upheaval in Myanmar The post “Our drummer went to the jungle to fight the junta” appeared first on Freedom Press .
NY AG James and CT AG Tong Secure $2.7 Million from Boston Children’s Health Physicians and XTIUM for 2024 Data Breach
NY’s Attorney General and CT’s Attorney General held both a provider and its IT company liable for a data breach. The settlement also includes a corrective action plan to improve data security. New York Attorney General Letitia James and…
Reject: Trump’s Latest Attempt to Be the King
No person claiming to be President of the United States is a king, whose diktats shall be obeyed. Trump cannot declare law shall be disregarded. This is an open thread. The post Reject: Trump’s Latest Attempt to Be the King appeared first…
Immigrants From Ukraine and Sudan Could Soon Lose Their Protected Status
The Trump administration has moved to eliminate legal protections for more than 1 million immigrants that have TPS.
UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
United Arab Emirates will reportedly resume payments to Yemeni forces as gains by Iran-backed Houthi fighters alarm Gulf state rulers Yemen civil war: what sparked latest escalation and who is involved? The United Arab Emirates has agreed…
Dems Have an Opportunity to Force an End to the Iran War. Will They Take It?
With Democrats campaigning on ending the war, advocates want them to put their money where their mouth is and risk a lame-duck shutdown. The post Dems Have an Opportunity to Force an End to the Iran War. Will They Take It? appeared first…
An Underwater Shadow War Is Raging
A new book examines a hugely consequential conflict happening mostly out of sight.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Oct. 10: The Houthis strike Saudi Arabia, Brazil shortens the workweek, and protests rock India.
Washington Post Journalist Hospitalized After Israeli Settler Attack
Netanyahu cast doubt on the journalists’ account of the attack just hours after it happened.
Russian man linked to deadly NHS contractor hack arrested
Joe Tidy reports: German police have detained a Russian man accused of being part of a cyber-crime gang which caused chaos at London hospitals and contributed to a patient’s death. The hack of blood testing company Synnovis in 2024 led to…
Moscow police detain suspected DataSuckers hackers linked to breaches in Ukraine and Russia
Daryna Antoniuk reports: Russian authorities have reportedly detained three suspected members of the DataSuckers hacking group following a cyberattack on a popular restaurant chain that exposed vast amounts of customer information. A…
LeverMind Quiz: Why Is There So Much Money In Elections?
Test your knowledge of midterm spending, Wall Street loopholes, and other issues that really matter.
Chuck Schumer Hasn’t Said a Word About Trump’s Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar
Ethics lawyers say the raid violated the Hatch Act. The Democratic Senate minority leader has been silent.
Committee to Protect Journalists
Pakistan media regulator orders new restrictions on TV coverage of attacks and other ‘unpleasant’ incidents
New York, October 16, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Pakistan authorities to withdraw sweeping restrictions preventing television network broadcasts from airing live coverage of terrorist attacks and other vaguely defined…
Sending Syrian Soldiers to Yemen Would Be a Mistake
Washington and Riyadh risk sacrificing Syrian stability by pressuring Damascus to join their war.
Man Shot by ICE in NYC Last Week Yet to Receive Surgery for Bullet in His Neck
Lawyers for Oscar Belgal have called for his immediate release, citing inadequate care.
I’ve Spent My Life Fighting Corruption. Finally America Is Going To Vote On It.
The 2026 midterms have become a referendum on legalized corruption — and Democrats are finally connecting it to every other crisis.
Committee to Protect Journalists
Broadcast journalist Adrian Loterte shot and killed in the Philippines
Bangkok, October 16, 2026 —Philippine authorities must conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the killing of broadcast journalist Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte, identify and arrest those responsible, and ensure they are brought to…
Moscow police detain suspected DataSuckers hackers linked to breaches in Ukraine and Russia
Russian authorities have reportedly detained three suspected members of the DataSuckers hacking group following a cyberattack on a popular restaurant chain that exposed vast amounts of customer information.
Voters more worried about Iran war than immigration or crime: polls
As election day nears, two new polls show the Iran war has emerged as one of the most important issues shaping voters’ midterm decisions. National polls from Fox News and The Associated Press-NORC place the war behind only economy-related…
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Baltimore suburb confirms August data breach after ransomware claims
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, said an intruder stole files from government systems, and investigators are working to assess how much data was exposed.
KR: NHIS Employee Sold Data, Victims Uninformed for Three Months
In today’s reminder of the insider threat, Kim Ji-won reports: A National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) employee was dismissed for illegally selling personal information of health insurance subscribers to external parties, but victims…
Committee to Protect Journalists
American photojournalist Heidi Levine attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Beirut, October 16, 2026 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the Friday Israeli settler attack on American journalist Heidi Levine, which wounded her while she was covering the olive harvest in Abu Fallah, near Ramallah in…
The Kash Patel Impeachment Referral Inside the Employment Lawsuit
Buried inside the employment lawsuit filed by nine FBI Special Agents fired because they investigated Trump's stolen documents is everything Congress would need to impeach Kash Patel for lying to them about why he fired them. The post The…
Brazilian Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Managerial Role in Conspiracy to Launder Tens of Millions of Dollars in Illicit Cash Proceeds
Ygor Fokin Saviolli, 35, a Brazilian national, was sentenced today to 12 years in prison for his role as a manager and supervisor in a money laundering organization that laundered more than $30 million in illicit proceeds, including the…
Romanian Institutions Bought Banned Russian Cybersecurity Software
Procurement records reveal that 83 public entities — including a defense and NATO research contractor — purchased cybersecurity products from the Russian company Kaspersky after it was blacklisted over national security concerns.
DHS Was Designed as a Weapon
Rep. Delia Ramirez and writers Rozina Ali and Will Sommer discuss the ICE raid on Ilhan Omar and the years of “counterterror” surveillance that paved the way for the Trump administration’s abuses. The post DHS Was Designed as a Weapon…
Tim Walz Warns That Democrats Can Win And Still Lose
The Minnesota governor responds to Barack Obama’s claim that government corruption is down, and to Rahm Emanuel’s call to cast out democratic socialists.
Immigration News Today: Green Card Lottery Ordered to Reopen
Plus: The post Immigration News Today: Green Card Lottery Ordered to Reopen appeared first on Documented .
DOJ Is Still Withholding Evidence DHS Entrapped LaMonica McIver
Even as DOJ sets out to frame Democrats in DC and CA, DOJ is still refusing to turn over evidence they did just that on May 9, 2025, when they orchestrated the arrest of first one (Mayor Ras Baraka) and then another (LaMonica McIver) Black…
French student revolt reaches Argentina
Anarchist News Review : Talking more on France and the spread of radical student protests across Europe, with special guest Ben in Montpellier The post French student revolt reaches Argentina appeared first on Freedom Press .
“Devoid of Any Factual Basis”: Again and Again, Judges Have Dismissed Trump’s Voter Data Lawsuits
The post “Devoid of Any Factual Basis”: Again and Again, Judges Have Dismissed Trump’s Voter Data Lawsuits appeared first on ProPublica .
Committee to Protect Journalists
Malta: On 9-year anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder, CPJ, partners say full justice must be delivered
On Friday, the Committee to Protect Journalists and six international media freedom and journalist groups issued a joint statement to mark the ninth anniversary of the killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and insisted…
China’s Strategic Reassessment of India
As China and India have improved their relations in recent months, many observers have attributed this improvement to the end of U.S. strategic altruism toward India. Indeed, in the past year, China has watched India lose its balance and…
Scammers in Timor-Leste Go Straight Back to Work After Being Busted, Police Say
Without cyberfraud laws, police in tiny Southeast Asian country are struggling to combat a surge in scam center operations.
A 23-Year-Old Kazakh Owns Two New State-Backed Universities. He’s the President’s Great-Nephew.
A young Kazakh man founded two major educational ventures that went on to receive significant state support. Reporters found that he is the grand-nephew of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Europeans shouldn't throw out the truck with the diesel deal
As the U.S. midterms approach, headlines regarding the Ukraine war are emerging at breakneck pace. But amid the noise and recurring outrage, the fundamental dilemma has not changed: how can the United States build up a self-sustaining…
Eisenkot aims to out-hawk Netanyahu ahead of elections
Gadi Eisenkot, a leading Israeli politician hoping to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in elections later this month, pledged Thursday that he would “destroy Hamas’s military wing” within 18 months of taking office. Eisenkot, a…
IMF-World Bank meetings juggle equal parts relief, dread
The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are being held in Bangkok this year against a backdrop of equal parts relief and dread. In her curtain-raising speech, IMF head Kristalina Georgieva said the global…
In Memoriam: Barry Steinhardt
Barry Steinhardt, a lifelong privacy champion and an early leader in the battle for digital civil liberties who served as EFF’s president in 1998-99, died last week at age 73. A Connecticut native, Steinhardt led the Vermont and…
A Tale of Two Elon Musk Fights
Musk and his Starlink internet service face geopolitical pressures in Ukraine and India.
Encircled by War, Yemen's Taiz Residents Brace for Fighting and a Renewed Siege
Ansarallah now controls all entry points to Taiz, tightening a siege on Yemen’s third largest city and causing skyrocketing fuel prices, food shortages, and panic among residents.
Our Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration’s Social Media Surveillance Moves Forward. Here’s What the Court Said.
No one should have to choose between speaking freely and protecting their immigration status. Yet that’s precisely the choice the Trump administration’s mass surveillance of online speech forces on noncitizens living in the U.S. Last fall,…
ICE Is Fast-Tracking a Nationwide Domestic Spy Program Across Dozens of Cities
The agency plans to contract with around 142 agents to take part in domestic spying operations.
The Encampment Movement against Evictions and Gentrification : A Report from Madrid and Barcelona
Our correspondents in Madrid and Barcelona offer a view from within the movement against evictions and gentrification.
Panama removed from EU’s tax haven ‘blacklist’ a decade after the Panama Papers
Ten years after ICIJ’s investigation exposed the country as a corporate haven, regulations and checks have been put in place to deal with the reputational damage.
Displaced Civilians Sifting for Gold in Sudan Killed in Bloody Drone Strike
The Rapid Support Forces were accused of the attack, which killed over 30 children, women, and elders.
Debunking DHS Secretary Mullin’s Claims After the ICE Shooting in Marble Hill
Secretary Markwayne Mullin claimed Governor Kathy Hochul offered to “assist” his agency in immigration enforcement after the ICE shooting in Marble Hill. Hochul’s office says that is “inaccurate.” The post Debunking DHS Secretary Mullin’s…
Knives Out! Habba versus Grenell and Zampolli versus Landau and Guilfoyle versus Everyone and Everyone versus Wiles
Between Trump's corrupt flunkies trying to take out rival vultures and other corrupt flunkies trying to get ahead of the midterms scapegoating, we're getting an unprecedented flood of infighting among a lot of contemptible people. The post…
Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks of Hosting U.S. Military Bases?
Since the end of World War II, the United States has maintained hundreds of military installations abroad. While U.S. forces have faced some objections to their presence, many allies and partners have seen U.S. bases and other facilities…
The $430 Million War Against Taxing The Rich
Ultrawealthy donors have spent nearly half a billion dollars trying to convince voters to keep their taxes low via the ballot this November.
Committee to Protect Journalists
Report: Israeli ad-tech firm enables spyware targeting of at least 45 Al Jazeera devices
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Israeli and other relevant authorities to investigate and hold to account those responsible for reportedly infecting Al Jazeera news network devices with spyware delivered via online ads, and…
Wall Street Wants Your Vote on Autopilot
Exxon, Tesla, and Goldman Sachs are turning passive investors into an automatic voting bloc built to crush corporate dissent.
Inside ICE, Officials Question String of Trump Admin “Midterm Panic Moves”
One ICE official said the timing of the raid on Ilhan Omar’s home was “politically motivated.” The post Inside ICE, Officials Question String of Trump Admin “Midterm Panic Moves” appeared first on The Intercept .
Algeria’s New Bid for Regional Influence
A sharp break with the UAE underscores the North African country’s ambitions to reassert its presence on the international stage after decades on the periphery.
Ukraine resumes Russian refinery strikes; U.S. sends troops to Latin America; EU-Gulf summit postponed amid Saudi airport strikes
Drop Site Daily: October 15, 2026
Jaguar Trafficking in Latin America Persists Through Bone Paste and Pet Smuggling
An investigation by the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) found that an opportunistic, small-scale trade persists across seven countries, while documenting specific international connections involving Peru and Suriname.
Interpol Operation Nets 95 Arrests for Child Abuse
An international operation coordinated by Interpol has resulted in the arrest of 95 individuals suspected of producing and distributing child sexual exploitation and abuse material. According to a Thursday statement , the six-month…
Why Spain Is Standing Up to Trump
Foreign Minister Albares: “We believe in international law.”
ChatGPT Ads Target Your Phone Number, Email
OpenAI's ads targeting is pretty creepy, and new research confirms spyware companies are delivering potent malware through advertising networks.
Data Centers Are War Targets Now
"Why have we gotten to the point where we have permitted militaries of various states to use civilian commercial data centers for their military purposes?"
Committee to Protect Journalists
CPJ, partners condemn Turkish authorities for seizing control of pro-opposition Halk TV
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday joined 12 local and international partner organizations in a joint statement condemning Turkish authorities’ decision to seize control of pro-opposition broadcaster Halk TV and block its…
Justice Department Sues State of California over Voter List
The Justice Department, working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), today filed a complaint against the State of California over its voter list after determining that more than 20,000 people who are likely aliens are registered…
Mother Sues ICE Contractor for Jailing Her and Her Baby in a Hotel Room
The lawsuit alleges that the contractor MVM Inc. and the hotel chain Sonesta detained the family for profit. The post Mother Sues ICE Contractor for Jailing Her and Her Baby in a Hotel Room appeared first on The Intercept .
Worried About Public Charge? How to Assess Your Risk Before Getting Services
Since the federal government changed its interpretation of the “public charge” rule, some immigrants in New York City may be reconsidering whether to use federal, state, or local public benefits that can reduce the costs of food, housing…
Chaos in Tirana: Violent Student Protests Surge
Tens of thousands of students join the “Flamingo Revolution,” escalating a months-long environmental and anti-corruption campaign into a grueling street battle demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Satellite Images Show Extent of Trump Admin’s Tree-Felling at DC Golf Course
Sign up here to receive Bellingcat’s biggest investigations by email as soon as they are published. Satellite imagery obtained by Bellingcat lays bare the extent of tree-felling at a Washington DC golf course that President Trump is…
Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency.
The post Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency. appeared first on ProPublica .
Postcard from Montpellier
As ‘Act V’ of the French student uprising begins, the demonstrations remain the largest in years, with little sign that the momentum is slowing The post Postcard from Montpellier appeared first on Freedom Press .
Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected
The post Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected appeared first on ProPublica .
UK Freezes £30 Million Mansion Linked to Alleged Senior Prince Group Associate
British authorities target central London mansion owned by Hu Xiaowei, in further action against the alleged senior associate of the Cambodia-based conglomerate accused of being one of Asia's largest crime organizations.
Golden Dome Is Technologically and Financially Infeasible
For as long as nuclear-armed, intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles have existed, strategists and engineers have pursued a seductive idea: a shield effective enough to diminish — or even block — a…
How Sudan Became a Laboratory for Drone Warfare, Thanks to Abu Dhabi
In June 2026, I visited Khartoum, my hometown, for the first time since the war broke out in Sudan in April 2023. I left the city to seek safety with my family after the war spread into civilian neighborhoods. I never imagined I would…
China’s Military Expansion in Southeast Asia Masks a More Complicated Reality
The Chinese Ministry of Defense’s announcement of a “joint support and training center” at an airport in Ban Keun, Laos, on Sept. 29 drew attention to the People’s Liberation Army’s growing footprint in Southeast Asia. Although China does…
By pursuing a big 'win' in Iran, Trump is destined to lose
President Donald Trump, seeing the success of the U.S. Navy’s operation in the Strait of Hormuz in blocking most of Iran’s imports and oil exports while restoring some of the non-Iranian oil trade through the strait, evidently does not…
Marco Rubio’s Visit to Athens Raises Questions About Western Democracy
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Athens to tout democracy and tighten ties with Greece’s right-wing government, igniting protests over mounting militarization and fears the country could be dragged into foreign conflicts. The…
After Ashley Moody Epstein Probe, Donors Linked to Him Poured Money Into her Senate Campaign
As Florida Attorney General, Ashley Moody came up empty handed investigating the work-release program abused by Jeffrey Epstein.
We’re Asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to End Warrantless ALPR Searches
Today, EFF joined the ACLU of Wisconsin in filing a petition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, asking it to rule that the state’s constitution requires a warrant for retrospective searches of ALPR databases used by law enforcement in four…
ICE Had No Valid Warrant Ahead of Shooting, Attorneys Allege, as Belgal is Held in Solitary
Attorneys for Oscar Belgal filed a court petition claiming he was unlawfully shot by an ICE agent in Marble Hill and is currently being held in solitary confinement without adequate medical care. The post ICE Had No Valid Warrant Ahead of…
Pulling Out Teeth Just to Live: How Israel Has Devastated Dental Care in Gaza
Along with other medical supplies, dental materials have not been allowed into Gaza for the past three years, forcing patients to choose between unaffordable treatment, extraction, or painkillers.
DHS Inspector General Finds That TSA is Not Properly Safeguarding Passenger Facial Recognition Data
EFF legal intern Gabrielle Ladun was the principal author of this post. The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG) has published a summary of findings from its audit of the Transportation Security…
Leaked files reveal how Deloitte Cyprus helped Roman Abramovich hide $10B fortune
The sanctioned oligarch’s financial advisors in Cyprus falsified financial records in a yearslong a ploy for him to evade taxes, a new investigation by ICIJ’s media partners found.
The Paradox of Victory: When Winning in Ukraine Raises the Nuclear Stakes
In 2022, Jeremy Shapiro warned in “We Are on a Path to Nuclear War” that the war between Russia and Ukraine was heading toward nuclear escalation. Four years into the war, we asked him to revisit that argument.Image: Vyacheslav Argenberg…
Republicans say they don't like the war but not how they'll stop it
The Iran war was a central point of tension in Senate debates Tuesday night. As the issue becomes harder to avoid, Republican candidates in Iowa and Maine have signaled a break with President Donald Trump and his war. Now, they are being…
Midterm Madness: Is Kalshi Betting On Bonta?
Earlier this year, the California attorney general said he was still in touch with his former chief of staff-turned lobbyist, who now leads Kalshi’s public affairs in the Golden State.
🗣 A Victory for Freedom of Speech Online | EFFector 38.18
No one should have to think twice before criticizing the government online. But a mass surveillance program known as "Catch and Revoke" was created to make millions do just that. EFF and other defenders of free speech are fighting back. In…
Five Arrested in 1 Million Euro Fraud Against NATO
European authorities arrested five people in Norway and raided properties in Germany and Romania as part of an investigation into a company suspected of defrauding NATO member countries of more than 1 million euros ($1.11 million),…
Why Trump is likely to join Saudi war against Houthis
For myriad obvious reasons, President Donald Trump has so far resisted calls from Saudi Arabia to assist in its fight with the Houthis, even as the militant group has been striking — literally — at the heart of the Kingdom's oil and…
Iranian mine sinks ship in Hormuz; Trump pardons two at Alaska rally; Congo Ebola cases top 9,000
Drop Site Daily: October 14, 2026
Mexican Citizens Charged in a Fraudulent Tax Scheme
An indictment was unsealed today in the Northern District of Georgia charging two brothers and a third man with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, all arising out of a $74…
These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.
The post These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead. appeared first on ProPublica .
New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.
The post New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them. appeared first on ProPublica .
The birth of revolutionary syndicalism
120 years since the Charte d’Amiens, the syndicalist programme for workers' day-to-day struggle and the ultimate abolition of capitalism The post The birth of revolutionary syndicalism appeared first on Freedom Press .
High on wins in Tigray, Ethiopia now has Eritrea in its crosshairs
On Friday, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos wrote to the U.N. Security Council, citing Article 51 of the U.N. Charter, to say Eritrean troops had advanced up to 38 miles into Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region and that Ethiopia…
Jake Lang’s Tour of American Courtrooms Continues
White supremacist agitator and violent J6er Edward Jacob “Jake” Lang Zoomed into a court hearing in St. Paul on Oct. 9 as the Minnesota state government argued its case against him for kicking over an ice sculpture reading “Prosecute ICE”…
Mike Rogers’s Wife Raked in Lucrative Government Security Contracts While Rogers Served as Intel Chair
Before his second marriage, according to financial disclosures, the Michigan Senate candidate had few assets to his name and little wealth. That would soon change as the taxpayer dollars flowed.
Democrats for Mike Rogers Coalition Is Powered by Right-Wingers
Several self-proclaimed Democratic supporters of Mike Rogers have either broken with the Democratic Party or historically supported Republican politicians.
Destruction of Gaza Court System Strips Women of Their Rights
As they struggle to survive a genocide, Palestinian women in Gaza face seemingly insurmountable legal and bureaucratic obstacles to secure rights to inheritance, divorce, alimony, property and more.
Ansarallah threatens to strike Aramco; Elon Musk pours $276 million into midterms; Russia violated Trump’s “energy ceasefire,” Zelenskyy says
Drop Site Daily: October 13, 2026
Scammers Are Stealing Millions From Food Stamp Recipients. Congress Could Fix It — but Won’t.
The post Scammers Are Stealing Millions From Food Stamp Recipients. Congress Could Fix It — but Won’t. appeared first on ProPublica .
Don’t Stop at ICE, Says Progressive Dem: Abolish the Department of Homeland Security
Rep. Delia Ramirez is bringing a bill to eliminate DHS a day after the raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. The post Don’t Stop at ICE, Says Progressive Dem: Abolish the Department of Homeland Security appeared first on The Intercept .
He Waited Nine Years in Prison for His Lawyer to File a Single Brief. In This State, There’s No Rule Against It.
The post He Waited Nine Years in Prison for His Lawyer to File a Single Brief. In This State, There’s No Rule Against It. appeared first on ProPublica .
Greek Trials Turn Migrants Into ‘Smugglers’ and Minors Into Adults
Crete’s courts are convicting shipwrecked people on the move as “smugglers” in trials lasting minutes, with lawyers documenting minors registered as adults and sentences reaching hundreds of years. The post Greek Trials Turn Migrants Into…
ICE Raid on Ilhan Omar Shows How Dangerous Two Years of Flailing Trump Could Get
With his popularity tanking and his grip on power growing tenuous, Trump is becoming a decrepit tyrant — and the checks to stop him are failing. The post ICE Raid on Ilhan Omar Shows How Dangerous Two Years of Flailing Trump Could Get…
Susan Collins-Aligned Super PAC Buys Attack Ads in Portland... Oregon
The group Defending Main Street, long associated with Susan Collins, spent thousands attacking Troy Jackson in the wrong state. The post Susan Collins-Aligned Super PAC Buys Attack Ads in Portland… Oregon appeared first on The Intercept .
Trump’s Tough Week, Ansarallah Advances Again, Iran Tightens Control on Strait Of Hormuz
War Brief: Episode 4
Pentagon Finally Counts an Iran War Death — Six Months Late
After months of questions from The Intercept, the U.S. military finally acknowledged the March death of Maj. Sorffly Davius. The post Pentagon Finally Counts an Iran War Death — Six Months Late appeared first on The Intercept .
Trump Wanted Minnesota 15 Case to Be Another Prairieland. Instead, Twin Cities Rallied Behind Anti-ICE Activists.
The mainstream of Minnesota’s left-of-center politics — including unions, the backbone of Democratic power — are behind the radical left. The post Trump Wanted Minnesota 15 Case to Be Another Prairieland. Instead, Twin Cities Rallied…
India Uses Overwhelming Force to Quell Delhi Protests
India has launched an unprecedented crackdown on demonstrators after the election commission purged over 130 million people from voter rolls.
What it takes for voters to be resilient against AI misinformation
A conversation with political scientist Thessalia Merivaki
As Trump’s Wall Closes in, DHS Intimidates a Border Tribe With Surveillance, Masked Agents and Drones
The post As Trump’s Wall Closes in, DHS Intimidates a Border Tribe With Surveillance, Masked Agents and Drones appeared first on ProPublica .
Watch: Inside Our $22K Sports Betting Experiment
The post Watch: Inside Our $22K Sports Betting Experiment appeared first on ProPublica .
Drones and Death: Families Reel from the UAE’s “Catastrophic” Strikes in War on ISIS
A little-known UAE military base is fueling a drone war in the Al-Miskaad mountains.
New York Plans Stronger Sports Betting Regulation to Curb Gambling Addiction
The post New York Plans Stronger Sports Betting Regulation to Curb Gambling Addiction appeared first on ProPublica .
The Pentagon Gave $350 Million in Contracts to a Firm Closely Tied to a Senior Defense Department Official
The post The Pentagon Gave $350 Million in Contracts to a Firm Closely Tied to a Senior Defense Department Official appeared first on ProPublica .
Child killed in Gaza every 71 min for 3 years; Pentagon to livestream firing squad; Human rights jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Drop Site Daily: October 9, 2026
Tunisian court dismisses case to dissolve publisher of ICIJ partner Inkyfada
Despite the court victory, Inkyfada and its parent company Al Khatt still struggle to recover funds frozen by authorities.
Ken Paxton’s Security for Travel Cost Taxpayers Millions. Just 1 in 6 of His Trips Had a Stated Business Purpose.
The post Ken Paxton’s Security for Travel Cost Taxpayers Millions. Just 1 in 6 of His Trips Had a Stated Business Purpose. appeared first on ProPublica .
An Arizona County’s “Housing Hub” Is a Dead End for Many Homeless Families
The post An Arizona County’s “Housing Hub” Is a Dead End for Many Homeless Families appeared first on ProPublica .
We’re Investigating Prior Authorization. Help ProPublica Understand Your Health Insurance Denial.
The post We’re Investigating Prior Authorization. Help ProPublica Understand Your Health Insurance Denial. appeared first on ProPublica .
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American Academy of Pediatrics Renews Call for Ban on Raw Milk
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Homeless Shelters Around Phoenix Are Full. His Phone Is the Unofficial Hotline for Struggling Families.
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I’ve Covered Death Row Cases for Nearly a Decade. What Happened to Christa Pike Wasn’t an Anomaly.
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Groups Associated With India’s Far-Right Receive Millions Through US Donor-Advised Funds
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