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Google’s Data Leak: ICE Obtains Personal Information of Student Journalist

Amandla Thomas-Johnson didn’t know how much information ICE requested in a subpoena until months later. Google never gave him a chance to fight it.

The post Google Handed ICE Student Journalist’s Bank and Credit Card Numbers appeared first on The Intercept.

Progressive Victory in New Jersey: AIPAC’s Influence Backfires in Congressional Primary

The pro-Israel lobby poured money into New Jersey’s special election — and ended up splitting the vote between two moderates.

The post AIPAC Just Helped Put a Bernie Sanders Alum in Congress appeared first on The Intercept.

Democratic Candidate’s Ties to AI Defense Contractors Raise Questions in NY House Race

A former Biden national security adviser hoping to unseat Mike Lawler consulted for two defense tech firms that work with Palantir.

The post NY Democratic House Candidate Worked for Palantir Partners Pushing AI Border Surveillance appeared first on The Intercept.

Bezos’s Cuts at Washington Post: A Blow to Journalism and Democracy

Billionaires like Bezos and Trump have no real interest in a free press — particularly when massive profits are on the line.

The post The Bloodbath at Washington Post Is All Jeff Bezos’s Fault appeared first on The Intercept.

Maine Shipyard Offers Overtime to Boost Attendance at Hegseth Speech

“They issued a polling sheet this morning to see who would attend and, at least from my crew, there were no takers.”

The post Shipyard Bosses Forced to Pay Overtime to Get People to Stay for Pete Hegseth Speech appeared first on The Intercept.

Shipyard Workers Offered Overtime to Attend Controversial Hegseth Speech

“They issued a polling sheet this morning to see who would attend and, at least from my crew, there were no takers.”

The post Shipyard Bosses Forced to Pay Overtime to Get People to Stay for Pete Hegseth Speech appeared first on The Intercept.

Democrats Propose ICE Reforms Amid GOP Resistance: A Call for Change

“Right now, we’ve got to get some constraints in place,” said Elizabeth Warren, who had supported stronger measures.

The post Senate Dems Who Pushed Meatier ICE Reform Shy Away From Criticizing Schumer’s Softer Package appeared first on The Intercept.

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