November 11, 2026 at 6:53 PM EST
OpenAI Fooled by Russian Pranksters Into Thinking They Were Speaking to Ukrainian Official

OpenAI Fooled by Russian Pranksters Into Thinking They Were Speaking to Ukrainian Official A Russian internet comedy duo tricked three of OpenAI's highest ranking military and national security staff into a candid conversation about arming Ukraine. The online pranksters posed as officials from Ukraine's government, according to a recording of the meeting posted online. The Russian comedy duo known as Vovan and Lexus have pulled off a long string of prank telephone calls to famous figures since 2011, with victims ranging from Elton John to John McCain. The group, whose pranks have often aligned with Russian foreign policy priorities, have been accused of working in league with its government, a charge they deny.

November 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM EST
Pentagon, Inc.

Pentagon, Inc. Self-styled War Secretary Pete Hegseth narrowly avoided impeachment for "high crimes and misdemeanors" on Tuesday. That failed effort sets Hegseth up for a reckoning in the new year. Congressional committees have broad investigative powers, including the authority to subpoena administration officials to testify under oath and compel them to turn over documents.And many Democrats -- fresh off an electoral rout of the GOP -- are spoiling for a fight.

November 10, 2026 at 7:23 PM EST
Hegseth Survives Impeachment Attempt

Hegseth Survives Impeachment Attempt Self-styled Secretary of War Pete Hegseth narrowly avoided impeachment Tuesday night, as solidarity from House Republicans blocked a bill introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., charging Hegseth with "high crimes and misdemeanors." Though Democrats overwhelmingly joined Massie's effort following their midterm election landslide, the House voted 211 to 204 to refer the charges to a committee, allowing Republicans to slow the process.With 11 Democrats absent, they lacked the numbers. Massie, however, dismissed the impact of Democratic absences to The Intercept. "No, there were enough Republicans to rally to get here," he said.

November 10, 2026 at 1:47 PM EST
Debunking Pete Hegseth's Bullshit Impeachment Defense

Debunking Pete Hegseth's Bullshit Impeachment Defense On the eve of a House impeachment vote, self-styled Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made a rare appearance before the Pentagon press corps. Over half an hour, he declared every military operation he has overseen "lawful" and claims of civilian harm "slander." He said the Iran war was a great victory and only 18 Americans have died in the conflict. He also claimed that the effort to impeach him was a stunt by just "one disgruntled congressman."

November 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM EST
Arizona Town's Probe on Sex Abuse Claims Could Block Prison Firm Building New ICE Camp

Arizona Town's Probe on Sex Abuse Claims Could Block Prison Firm Building New ICE Camp This story was published in partnership with LOOKOUT News. An official from Marana, Arizona, is seeking clarification from the private prison giant Management and Training Corporation about its handling of sexual abuse allegations at the former state prison in the town, following an investigation from LOOKOUT and The Intercept.

November 10, 2026 at 12:35 PM EST
Kalshi Is Cozy With Trump -- But It's Ramping Up Dem Hires and Campaign Spending

Kalshi Is Cozy With Trump -- But It's Ramping Up Dem Hires and Campaign Spending Since the start of the year, the prediction betting site Kalshi has two hired former officials from Joe Biden's White House as a policy adviser and a top lobbyist. The company's co-founders have also spent nearly $1 million on donations to federal candidates, with more than a third, or $377,000, going to Democrats like Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., according to a new report.

November 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM EST
Impeachment Vote Looms for Hegseth

Impeachment Vote Looms for Hegseth Calls for self-styled War Secretary Pete Hegseth's ouster have grown louder on Capitol Hill as a possible impeachment vote looms this week. At the same time, Hegseth has shored up support at the White House and among MAGA faithful, according to dismayed Pentagon officials. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced articles of impeachment on the House floor Monday afternoon, charging Hegseth with "high crimes and misdemeanors." Top Democrats have indicated a desire to join Massie's effort since their midterm election landslide. "I am a hard yes on the Hegseth resolution," Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, who is poised to be the next House speaker, told ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., the current House Oversight Committee chair, told Newsmax on Friday it is "very possible" the votes exist to impeach Hegseth.

November 9, 2026 at 6:05 AM EST
Tons of "Bunker-Buster" Bomb Parts for Israel Go Through JFK Airport

Tons of "Bunker-Buster" Bomb Parts for Israel Go Through JFK Airport An Israeli airline shipped thousands of pounds worth of parts for controversial "bunker-buster" bombs through John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York during the height of the Israeli-U.S. war against Iran, according to a new investigation by a left-wing research group. Challenge Airlines, a cargo hauler based in Israel, made three flights this spring carrying the bomb casings for BLU-109s -- a 2,000-pound munition that has been tied to numerous mass-casualty attacks on civilian neighborhoods in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Iran in recent years -- according to open-source data obtained by the Movement Research Unit and reviewed by The Intercept.

November 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM EST
The Pressure on LA's First Socialist Mayor

The Pressure on LA's First Socialist Mayor On paper, the second-largest city in the country has its first democratic socialist mayor. Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman declared victory on Thursday over the embattled incumbent Karen Bass, joining a list of socialist mayors who have risen to power in recent years, including Zohran Mamdani in New York; Seattle's Katie Wilson; and most recently Janeese Lewis George in Washington, D.C., who won in a landslide this week.

November 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM EST
How a Socialist Can Govern a City Under the Thumb of the Trump Administration

How a Socialist Can Govern a City Under the Thumb of the Trump Administration Socialists will soon govern three of the United States' most influential cities: Los Angeles, New York City, and the District of Columbia. Janeese Lewis George joins Zohran Mamdani and Nithya Raman as part of a new wave of socialist local executives. But unlike Mamdani and Raman, Lewis George will govern a city under federal rule.

November 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM EST
Republicans Are Desperate to Pretend They Never Supported the War With Iran

Republicans Are Desperate to Pretend They Never Supported the War With Iran Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during a midterm campaign rally at JRJ Construction on Oct. 29, 2026, in Weatherford, Texas.Photo: Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images To say that Americans were pissed off is an understatement. On Tuesday, Democrats didn't just seize control of both houses of Congress. They redrew the American political map, capturing offices that had remained reliably Republican for generations, from the Deep South to Kansas and Texas. The Lone Star State alone, with its 40 Electoral College votes, now raises the possibility of a seismic shift in the calculus of future presidential elections.

November 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM EST
Pentagon Officials Float Names of Hegseth's Replacement

Pentagon Officials Float Names of Hegseth's Replacement Replacements for embattled War Secretary Pete Hegseth are increasingly being discussed at the Pentagon, according to current and former defense officials. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is at the top of many lists. Mike Waltz, the disgraced former national security adviser at the center of the 2025 Signalgate messaging scandal and currently U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, has also been mentioned.