ICE · 26 Aug

🚨Federal Agents Secretly Infiltrated Churches, Schools and Private Chats to Surveil Anti-ICE Organizers

Newly disclosed court records reveal the extraordinary scope of a Department of Homeland Security surveillance operation in Minnesota,

26 Aug

Brandi Kruse Says She Takes “Not a Dime.” The Money Trail Is More Complicated.

A Cup of Culture investigation into Brandi Kruse, Future 42, Project 42, Brian Heywood and the campaign-finance investigation surrounding Let’s Go Washington.

25 Aug

An Anti-ICE Protester Is Serving 50 Years. Now She Says the Government Is Making an Example of Her.

AUGUST 25, 2026 | CUP OF CULTURE

Midterms · 25 Aug

We Have 10 Weeks Until the Midterms. Here’s What We Do Now.

Friends, we are officially in the final stretch. The 2026 midterm elections are November 3. And between now

Politics · 25 Aug

Canada Hits Back at Trump With Tariffs on Hundreds of U.S. Products

Canada is escalating its response to Donald Trump’s trade war, preparing retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of American

Elections · 24 Aug

BREAKING: Supreme Court Lifts Block on Trump Mail-In Ballot Restrictions Across 23 States and D.C.

The Supreme Court has handed the Trump administration a significant victory in its effort to impose new restrictions

Morning Cup · 24 Aug

The Morning Cup: Democrats Have Momentum. So Why Are We Meeting With Jared Kushner?

Monday, August 24, 2026

24 Aug

Let’s Go Washington Under Formal State Investigation Over Alleged Undisclosed Brandi Kruse Political Advertising

Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission has opened a formal investigation into conservative political committee Let’s Go Washington

23 Aug

Seattle Mural Honors Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, UW Graduate Killed by Israeli Forces

Seattle is making sure Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi is not forgotten.

Politics · 23 Aug

Hakeem Jeffries Privately Met With Jared Kushner. Democrats Deserve to Know Why

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reportedly met privately with Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and

Seattle · 22 Aug

Who Is Jonathan Choe? The Politics, Homelessness Coverage and Organizations Behind One of Seattle’s Most Combative Reporters

Jonathan Choe says he now needs security while reporting on the streets of Seattle.

Morning Cup · 22 Aug

The Morning Cup: Progressives Beat Big Money, Trump’s Midterm Problem & ICE’s Accountability Crisis

Saturday, August 22, 2026