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Navigating Chaos: Protests and Resistance in Trump’s Second Term

Nikhil Pal Singh on building bigger coalitions and where the opposition goes in this increasingly hostile protest environment.

The post Protesting the Smash-and-Grab Presidency With Nikhil Pal Singh appeared first on The Intercept.

Escalating Conflict: The Human Cost of the Israel-U.S. Military Campaign in Iran

Intercept senior editor Ali Gharib discusses the human and political toll of the Israel–U.S. war on Iran with Séamus Malekafzali.

The post Trump’s War to Nowhere appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump’s State of the Union: Dissecting the Dark Humor and Controversial Rhetoric

Akela Lacy, Jessica Washington, and Jordan Uhl on Trump’s speech and the Democratic Party’s response.

The post Rambling Man: Trump’s State of the Union  appeared first on The Intercept.

Cuba’s Humanitarian Crisis: Unraveling the Impact of U.S. Sanctions and Political Turmoil

The Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign is pushing Cuba into a deeper humanitarian crisis.

The post What Does Trump Want With Cuba appeared first on The Intercept.

Epstein Files Controversy: AG Pam Bondi Faces Scrutiny Over Justice Department’s Handling of Victims

The Trump Justice Department is protecting the powerful at the expense of Epstein’s victims, says an attorney representing nine of his accusers.

The post Attorney for Epstein Survivors Warns That Justice Is Impossible With Bondi as AG  appeared first on The Intercept.

Federal Agents Block Local Investigations into Fatal Shootings of U.S. Citizens in Minnesota

Mary Moriarty on steps local officials are taking to collect and preserve evidence despite federal obstruction, and Jill Garvey on how to document ICE safely.

The post Even the Top Prosecutor in Minneapolis Doesn’t Know the Identity of the Agents Who Killed Alex Pretti appeared first on The Intercept.

Iran’s Uprising: A Struggle for Democracy Amidst Brutal Crackdown

Hooman Majd on the Iran protests and the government’s brutal response, and Lois Parshley explains the financial and tech interests in Greenland.

The post Protests and Power Plays: From Tehran to the Arctic Circle appeared first on The Intercept.

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