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Akela Lacy
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human @theintercept.com | co-host 🎙️ The Intercept Briefing podcast
Brooklyn, NY | https://theintercept.com/staff/akelalacy/
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Short🧵of @theintercept.com's coverage of NSPM-7 and Trump's secret domestic terrorist list.

NSPM-7 conflates constitutionally protected speech with “domestic terrorism” & specifically targets those that espouse anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, anti-Christianity, and antifascism.
nickturse.bsky.social Nick Turse @nickturse.bsky.social · 1d
SCOOP: Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List

After the DOJ dodged questions for months, Bondi acknowledged in a House Judiciary Committee hearing that she had a list of targets under NPSM-7.

theintercept.com/2026/02/12/p...
Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List
After the DOJ dodged questions for months, Bondi acknowledged in a hearing that she had a list of targets under NPSM-7.
theintercept.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:26 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
Come for me and @jesswash.bsky.social bantering about our week and stay for her incredible interview with the attorney representing 9 of Epstein’s survivors
February 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
NEW: Rep. Jasmine Crockett wants people to know her Senate campaign isn't taking corporate PAC $$. But she *is* using corporate PAC $$ to help fuel her Senate run — by transferring it from her House campaign. 🧵 theintercept.com/2026/02/13/j...
Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign
A Democrat running for Senate in Texas has a complicated history with corporate America and the crypto industry.
theintercept.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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nickturse.bsky.social
SCOOP: Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List

After the DOJ dodged questions for months, Bondi acknowledged in a House Judiciary Committee hearing that she had a list of targets under NPSM-7.

theintercept.com/2026/02/12/p...
Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List
After the DOJ dodged questions for months, Bondi acknowledged in a hearing that she had a list of targets under NPSM-7.
theintercept.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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ansonjtong.com
📸 my photo of @katmabu.bsky.social after her arraignment back in November in this @theintercept.com story by @akelalacy.bsky.social about AIPAC throwing a ton of money into races in IL and @justicedemocrats.com and @votepalpac.bsky.social’s endorsements of Kat today!
akelalacy.bsky.social Akela Lacy @akelalacy.bsky.social · 1d
EXCLUSIVE: Justice Democrats & the new PAL PAC are endorsing Kat Abughazaleh in IL-09. This comes as AIPAC is flooding IL with cash to influence four upcoming races. Abughazaleh is JD’s 12th endorsement this cycle & PAL PAC’s first insurgent candidate theintercept.com/2026/02/12/a...
AIPAC Is Flooding Illinois With Cash. Pro-Palestine Groups Are Backing Kat Abughazaleh
The pro-Israel lobby has made Illinois a top target. Justice Democrats and the newly launched PAL PAC are trying to counter their influence.
theintercept.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
EXCLUSIVE: Justice Democrats & the new PAL PAC are endorsing Kat Abughazaleh in IL-09. This comes as AIPAC is flooding IL with cash to influence four upcoming races. Abughazaleh is JD’s 12th endorsement this cycle & PAL PAC’s first insurgent candidate theintercept.com/2026/02/12/a...
AIPAC Is Flooding Illinois With Cash. Pro-Palestine Groups Are Backing Kat Abughazaleh
The pro-Israel lobby has made Illinois a top target. Justice Democrats and the newly launched PAL PAC are trying to counter their influence.
theintercept.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
Chicago Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth is claiming in an IG post that AIPAC used her image without her permission in mailers sent by Elect Chicago Women in IL-09 & falsely suggested she endorsed state Sen. Laura Fine. Manaa-Hoppenworth endorsed state Rep. Hoan Huynh
February 11, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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wired.com
In a video shared with Palantir employees, Alex Karp did not explain how ICE is utilizing the company's products. Instead, workers were told they can sign NDAs if they want detailed information.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Recorded a Video About ICE for His Employees
In a video shared with Palantir employees, Alex Karp did not explain how ICE is utilizing the company's products. Instead, workers were told they can sign NDAs if they want detailed information.
wrd.cm
February 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
Google handed ICE a student journalist’s bank and credit card numbers theintercept.com/2026/02/10/g... by @jesswash.bsky.social
Google Handed ICE Student Journalist’s Bank and Credit Card Numbers
Amandla Thomas-Johnson didn't know how much information ICE requested in a subpoena now. Google never gave him a chance to fight it.
theintercept.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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NEW: ICE has a plan to lease offices across the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign.

Today, @wired.com is publishing dozens of those locations. Many are near schools, medical offices, and places of worship.

Vital work from @leahfeiger.bsky.social that I'm proud to publish.
ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next
ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
www.wired.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:13 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
Quick rundown of what’s happening in IL-07: we reported in November that Jason Friedman had received $ from 35+ AIPAC donors though the group hadn’t formally endorsed in the race. Today AIPAC’s super PAC United Democracy Project went up w/ ads for one of his opponents, Melissa Conyears-Ervin
February 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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NEWS: I’m hearing from multiple sources that AIPAC’s super PAC, United Democracy Project is going up with $500k in ads in IL-07 for Melissa Conyears-Ervin. AIPAC donors have already flocked to the campaign for her opponent Jason Friedman…story TK
February 10, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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nickturse.bsky.social
The U.S. killed two more civilians in a boat strike today. A survivor will likely die at sea.
February 10, 2026 at 1:41 AM
akelalacy.bsky.social
spotted in #IL07 filings -- Josh Gottheimer's leadership PAC gives a little boost to Jason Friedman, who has attracted dozens of AIPAC donors to the race
February 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
Conley campaign sent this email in response to our story -- suggesting Rep. Lawler is spreading misinfo about her campaign. She disclosed her own work for these companies to the House in August disclosures-clerk.house.gov/public_disc/...
Friends, You may have recently seen articles published by The Intercept and Politico Pro that deliberately misrepresent my counterterrorism and national security work. Let me make one thing abundantly clear: the lies and attacks are starting because Mike Lawler is scared. He is spreading deceptive misinformation to stop the momentum we are building because he knows that if I am on the ticket in November, his political career will c o m e t o a n e n d . Unlike Mike Lawler and his MAGA GOP cronies, I am beholden to the truth. Here is the truth: I advise two start-up companies focused on national security to help keep American families and American critical infrastructure-like sports stadiums, hospitals, our water supply, and our energy grid-safe from terrorist attacks. My work focuses on how to counter violent tactics used by terror groups and drug cartels. Period. There is zero connection with ICE and its domestic immigration enforcement. The companies I consult for do not have any involvement with ICE and its domestic immigration enforcement. And although Mike Lawler has tried to spin up this lie, I do not work with Palantir. I spent 16 years putting my life on the line in the military to protect Americans, deploying six times overseas, including to combat zones like Iraq and Afghanistan, to hunt down terror groups. Since leaving the military, I have worked with a range of private and public sector entities, at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and as a consultant, to help keep American families and American critical infrastructure safe from terrorist attacks. I have been and will continue to be an outspoken critic of this Administration's weaponization of the executive branch. I am running to hold ICE accountable for breaking the law and violating the Constitution to protect the rights of Americans. Secretary Noem must step down or be impeached. Congress must pass legislation ensuring ICE operates lawfully like local law enforcement, including banning masks and requiring judicial warrants for arrest, and sending CBP back to the border where it belongs. The federal agents involved in the killing of Americans must be fully and independently investigated, and any leaders who oversaw or enabled these abuses of power should be placed on administrative leave until investigations are completed. I will never back down from this fight. The fact that Mike Lawler is so scared of the momentum our campaign is building that he stoops to lies and misinformation just reaffirms that what we are doing is working. The fact that he is trying this hard and this early shows you how scared he is to face me in November. We will never bow down to his lies or intimidation. This campaign will keep up the fight honorably and with dignity. I am proud to be in the arena with each and every one of you. With gratitude and fire, Cait Conley PAID FOR BY CAIT FOR NEW YORK CAIT CONLEY IS AN ARMY COMBAT VETERAN. ANY USE OF PHOTOS OR RANK DO NOT IMPLY THE ENDORSEMENT OF THE U.S. ARMY OR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE If you would like to unsubscribe, click here. Cait for New York PO Box 96 Ossining, NY 10562
February 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
SCOOP: NY-17 candidate Cait Conley worked defense contractors looking to help the feds use AI for border surveillance and military projects -- PrimerAI & Hidden Level. Her campaign did not answer questions about if she's still working for either firm theintercept.com/2026/02/09/n...
NY Democratic House Candidate Worked for Palantir Partners Pushing AI Border Surveillance
A former Biden national security adviser hoping to unseat Mike Lawler consulted for two defense tech firms that partner with Palantir.
theintercept.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
I just saw Marty supreme and guys…. what was that
February 8, 2026 at 3:58 AM
akelalacy.bsky.social
The DNC deleted this press release from its website
Aaron Black (@AaronBlake) posted a screenshot on Twitter of a DNC press release: "Not sure I've seen a national party committee prematurely congratulate a candidate like this before. Malinowski is now trailing his opponent by nearly a percentage point with 91% reporting." Image of the press release: D DEMOCRATS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2026 DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Tom Malinowski on His Victory in NJ-11 Special ElectionPrimary Tonight, Democrat Tom Malinowski clinched victory in the New Jersey District 11 special election Democratic primary. The seat was formerly held by Governor Mikie Sherrill, who made history last November when she became the first Democratic woman governor in New Jersey history after running a campaign focused on affordability and handily beating Trump's hand-picked candidate. While Republicans continue to hemorrhage support as Trump's deeply unpopular policies raise costs on New Jersey families, the DNC is all-in to support Malinowski, who will protect health care, lower costs, and build a more affordable New Jersey archive.ph webpage showing the url: https://democrats.org/news/dnc-congratulates-democratic-nominee-tom-malinowski-on-his-victory-in-nj-11-special-election-primary/ page displays: "Oops! We could not find the page you were looking for."
February 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
and every step taken before actually posting the video was ... also erroneous?
premthakker.bsky.social Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 7d
UPDATE: Asked the White House how it could defend Trump’s racist post of the Obamas as just showing “Democrats as characters from The Lion King" given it has no gorillas.

They repeated the defense … and then blamed it on an unnamed staffer who "erroneously made the post."

"It has been taken down."
BREAKING: Madman President Promotes Racist Video of the Obamas as Apes
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both.
zeteo.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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premthakker.bsky.social
UPDATE: Asked the White House how it could defend Trump’s racist post of the Obamas as just showing “Democrats as characters from The Lion King" given it has no gorillas.

They repeated the defense … and then blamed it on an unnamed staffer who "erroneously made the post."

"It has been taken down."
BREAKING: Madman President Promotes Racist Video of the Obamas as Apes
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both.
zeteo.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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phillewis.bsky.social
Civil rights activist Medgar Evers was shot in the back by a Klansman in 1963.

The National Park Service has removed visitor brochures from Evers' museum and reportedly plans to remove references that call his murderer a “racist"
Medgar Evers’ killer was a Klansman, but Trump administration says stop calling him a racist - Mississippi Today
Among anticipated changes to a new visitor brochure for the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is no longer using "racist" to describe the killer of the civil rights leader.
mississippitoday.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
AIPAC donors are flooding the NJ-11 special election with last-minute cash. A spox for AIPAC's super PAC explained their strategy: "Tom Malinowski talks about conditioning aid to Israel. That’s not a pro-Israel position and he knows it." theintercept.com/2026/02/04/a...
AIPAC Donors Flood Last-Minute New Jersey House Pick With Cash
A fundraising push from the Israel lobby pits two moderates, Tahesha Way and Tom Malinowski, against each other in New Jersey’s special election.
theintercept.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
SCOOP: AIPAC donors flooded Lt. Governor Tahesha Way's campaign with >$50,000 in the final weeks of the race for NJ-11. Amid news of UDP ads against Malinowski and Way' late DMFI endorsement, the pro-Israel lobby appears to be backing one moderate to pick off another theintercept.com/2026/02/04/a...
AIPAC Donors Flood Last-Minute New Jersey House Pick With Cash
A fundraising push from the Israel lobby pits two moderates, Tahesha Way and Tom Malinowski, against each other in New Jersey’s special election.
theintercept.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:10 PM
akelalacy.bsky.social
Missed this: Illinois Playbook reporting something I’ve been hearing — that AIPAC is behind the new ads today for Donna Miller in IL-02, Melissa Bean in IL-08 and Laura Fine in IL-09 run by two PACs, Elect Chicago Women and Affordable Chicago Now www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Illinois Playbook
Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln
www.politico.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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andrewperez.bsky.social
Susan Collins raised more money from AIPAC donors last year than small donors.

When we asked her campaign spokesperson about it, he hung up.

New w/ @minnahfarshad.bsky.social @premthakker.bsky.social @zeteo.com zeteo.com/p/susan-coll...
Susan Collins Is Getting More Money From AIPAC Than Small Donors
As oysterman Graham Platner handily outraises Republican Susan Collins, the pro-Israel lobby collected nearly 20% of her donations for her.
zeteo.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM