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Trump’s Crypto Windfall: A Political Hurdle for the Clarity Act

Centrist Democrats in the Senate criticize Trump’s newfound billions, while working to boost the industry that enabled his grift.

The post Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Wants to Save Crypto — But Trump Windfall Is a Political Obstacle appeared first on The Intercept.

Private Surveillance Firm Tapped for U.S. Military’s Havana Syndrome Investigation

Anomaly 6 boasts its phone-tracking technology can pinpoint CIA and NSA officials. Now it’s part of a government “Havana syndrome” task force.

The post Company That Bragged It Could Track U.S. Spies Hired to Investigate “Havana Syndrome” appeared first on The Intercept.

Revolutionizing Media: The Rise and Fall of a Controversial AI Fact-Checking Platform

Aron D’Souza sees the media as in peril. His solution is an AI-powered tribunal to adjudicate the facts of reporting.

The post The Businessman Who Helped Peter Thiel Kill Gawker Wanted to Save Journalism. Then His Site Went Dark. appeared first on The Intercept.

Online Age Verification Law Threatens Anonymity and Press Freedom

A House bill ostensibly aimed at protecting children will raise the risk for journalists, dissidents, and whistleblowers.

The post Online Age Verification Law Could Kill Whistleblowing appeared first on The Intercept.

Crypto Super PAC Shifts Gears: Backs Democrat Ritchie Torres in Surprise Move

Torres, the only Democrat boosted by cash from the conservative Fellowship PAC, has no serious competition in his House race.

The post Trump-Loving Crypto Super PAC Finally Backs a Democrat: Ritchie Torres appeared first on The Intercept.

Israel’s Censorship Requests to Meta: Impact on Iran War Discourse

Company records reviewed by The Intercept show Israel urged Facebook and Instagram to take down posts supportive of Iran.

The post Israel Asked Facebook to Censor Iran War Content, Internal Documents Show appeared first on The Intercept.

Feds Access Anti-ICE Activists’ Signal Chats: What You Need to Know

ICE investigators leaned on Signal communications to build their case against protesters. Take these steps to keep your chats safe.

The post How Did the Feds Get Into Anti-ICE Activists’ Signal Messages? appeared first on The Intercept.

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