A Forensics Company Tells Cops It Can Use DNA to Predict a Suspect’s Face. Scientists Worry the Tool Will Deepen Racial Bias.

Jordan Smith

Parabon NanoLabs sells police composite images of suspects built on DNA. Critics say the product is snake-oil science fiction that can exacerbate problems in the criminal legal system.
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A Well-Connected NYU Parent Is Trying to Get Students Deported

Akela Lacy

The founder of Mothers Against College Antisemitism says her 62,000-member Facebook group is influencing NYU policy.
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The Democratic National Committee Is Undemocratic. That’s by Design.

Sunjeev Bery

With the Democratic Party reeling from its losses, the DNC is voting on a new chair. Will it choose to reform its top-down model?
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Army Helicopter Accidents Are Occurring at Near Record Rates

Nick Turse

In 2024, the Army recorded more Class A flight mishaps — the most serious type of aircraft accidents — than it has in a decade.
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Tulsi Gabbard Refused to Back Down on Edward Snowden. It Could Tank Her Nomination.

Matt Sledge

Facing more than a dozen questions about her views on the NSA leaker, Gabbard held her ground at her DNI confirmation hearing.
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Trump’s Nightmare Plan for Gaza

The Intercept Briefing

Trump’s recent executive orders show unwavering support of Israel and the further dehumanization of Palestinians.
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