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J Street Urges Democrats: Support Gaza War Resolution or Risk Losing Endorsement

Once a “pro-peace” Israel lobby alternative, J Street is pushing a hawkish resolution on Israel that ignores Palestinian civilians.

The post J Street to Democrats: Back Resolution Supporting Gaza War or Lose Endorsement appeared first on The Intercept.

GOP Measure Blocks Pentagon Aid to Pakistan

The defense budget amendment would cut off funds to Pakistan amid an ongoing crackdown by the military establishment and its civilian allies.

The post New GOP Measure Would Bar Pentagon Assistance to Pakistan appeared first on The Intercept.

Saudi Arabia’s Loss-Making U.S. Investments: Buying Influence

Following Saudi Arabia’s purchase of the PGA Tour, a new Senate report revealed the dictatorship’s ballooning share of the American economy.

The post Saudi Arabia’s Huge U.S. Investments Lose Money — but Buy Influence appeared first on The Intercept.

ICE Defied Biden’s Order on Trump’s Deportation Policy

A third of ICE enforcement actions during Biden’s first year in office targeted people who posed no threat to public safety.

The post ICE Disobeyed Biden’s Order to Drop Trump’s Blanket Deportation Policy appeared first on The Intercept.

Oakland Reform District Attorney Recall Campaign Initiates

Oakland District Attorney Pamela Price is the target of a recall campaign, joining a slew of reformist prosecutors in California and elsewhere.

The post Campaign to Recall Oakland Reform District Attorney Gets Rolling appeared first on The Intercept.

FBI Hires Social Media Surveillance Firm Labeling Black Lives Matter Organizers as “Threat Actors”

A new Senate report calls out the FBI for lying to Congress about its social media monitoring, pointing out the FBI’s hiring of ZeroFox.

The post FBI Hired Social Media Surveillance Firm That Labeled Black Lives Matter Organizers “Threat Actors” appeared first on The Intercept.

“DeSantis Appointee Organizes Fundraiser in The Villages”

The $13,200-per-couple fundraiser yet again blends official state business and corporate influence with Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign.

The post DeSantis State Government Appointee Holds DeSantis Fundraiser in The Villages appeared first on The Intercept.

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