The Intercept was founded in 2014 by journalists Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras, and Jeremy Scahill, with backing from eBay founder Pierre Omidyar. It was created as a platform for investigative journalism, with a focus on transparency, government accountability, and civil liberties, often publishing stories that challenge state power and corporate interests. Based in the U.S., *The Intercept* covers a wide range of topics including politics, national security, technology, environmental issues, and social justice. Known for its groundbreaking reports, such as the Edward Snowden NSA revelations, *The Intercept* is owned by First Look Media and continues to provide in-depth, fearless journalism.