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Trump Administration’s Controversial Boat Strikes: Acknowledging Civilian Casualties and Legal Ambiguities

Officials acknowledged they don’t know the identities of the people they’re killing and can’t meet the evidentiary burden to prosecute survivors.

The post Trump Administration Admits It Doesn’t Know Who Exactly It’s Killing in Boat Strikes appeared first on The Intercept.

Dark Money Fuels State-Level Anti-China Legislation Amid Free Speech Concerns

A spate of state-level legislation purports to curb Chinese influence but could spur a “second Red Scare” that ensnares ordinary businesses.

The post Dark Money Drives Anti-China Crackdown Across State Legislatures appeared first on The Intercept.

Senator Paul Investigates University Ties to TSA Watchlist Amid Controversy

Sen. Rand Paul is investigating whether George Washington University’s Program on Extremism had an unduly close relationship with the TSA.

The post Did TSA Rely on Controversial “Counter-Extremism” Group to Put Names on a Secret Watchlist? appeared first on The Intercept.

Unveiling the Air Force Suicide Crisis: Alarming Data Exposes Hidden Tragedies

The first published detailed breakdown of Air Force suicide data shows that the crisis is particularly acute among aircraft mechanics.

The post Newly Released Data Reveals Air Force Suicide Crisis After Years of Concealment appeared first on The Intercept.

Military’s Longstanding Desire for Direct Action in the Drug War Revealed

The Obama-era document called for “direct military action.” Today, the authors are questioning Trump’s approach.

The post Internal Report Shows the Military Always Wanted to Join the Drug War appeared first on The Intercept.

Admiral’s Sudden Retirement Sparks Turmoil at Southern Command Amid Controversial Military Operations

The sudden departure of Adm. Alvin Holsey has caused dismay in the U.S. Southern Command.

The post Admiral’s Mystery Retirement Amid Secret War Leaves Key Command in Turmoil appeared first on The Intercept.

Survivors of U.S. Boat Strike Mark First Detainees in Trump’s Narcoterrorism Campaign

The two survivors of a U.S. attack on a boat in the Caribbean are now being held on a Navy warship.

The post Two Boat Strike Survivors Become First Known Prisoners in Trump’s War on “Narcoterrorists” appeared first on The Intercept.

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