Liberal Reporting for 2026-03-29
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Trump news at a glance: No Kings rallies draw millions to US streets in protest against president
People joined massive rallies across 50 states to protest Trump’s decision to enter war in Iran, immigration policies and rising living costs. Key US politics stories from Saturday 28 March at a glanc...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘No Kings’ Protests Decry Trump and His Agenda
Thousands of organized demonstrations stretched across the country. Minnesota was a focal point of the protests after a tumultuous immigration crackdown.
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Houthi forces enter Iran conflict with missile attacks on Israeli military sites
Escalation represents dangerous spread of war and brings threat of even more damage to the global economyMiddle East crisis – live updatesParents of Iran school bombing victims describe their worst da...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
No Kings Protests Held Across the U.S.: Photos and Videos
It’s the third time that the coalition behind the “No Kings” movement has organized events to protest President Trump and his policies. In the United States, more than 3,000 demonstrations were planne...
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
A Challenge for ‘No Kings’ Protests, the Third Time Around
Organizers want this to be the largest protest yet. But is hitting a number enough to deliver an effective political movement?
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen performed to crowds.
BBC News
Mar 29, 2026 - bbc.com
With Gaza Still Under Blockade, Recycling Has Become a Matter of Life and Death
As Israel continues to deny essential supplies to Gaza, Palestinians are inventing new forms of creative reuse.
Truthout
Mar 29, 2026 - truthout.org
Record Number of T.S.A. Employees Called Out on Friday
President Trump signed a memo late Friday ordering the Department of Homeland Security to restore pay to airport screeners.
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.
BBC News
Mar 29, 2026 - bbc.com
Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial
Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.
BBC News
Mar 29, 2026 - bbc.com
Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn
After 17 months of campaigning, Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard won its first victory, setting its sights on the future.
Truthout
Mar 29, 2026 - truthout.org
Chicago’s ICE playbook spreads as cities challenge Trump’s crackdown
Blue-state leaders are swapping executive orders, legislative strategies and public warnings.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - politico.com
Congress is back to square one on the DHS shutdown after House GOP rejects Senate deal
The Senate passed a bipartisan deal to end the DHS shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., rejected it and passed a proposal that Democrats have repeatedly rejected. The post Congress is back to square...
MS NOW
Mar 28, 2026 - ms.now
'We love you!’: The MAGA base gives RFK Jr. a rousing welcome
The health secretary, a member of America’s most famous Democratic family, told the audience at CPAC that his father and uncle would have endorsed Trump’s decisions on Iran and Ukraine.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - politico.com
MAGA’s Newest Stans: Iranians
Persians for Trump are here in force. Steve Bannon was broadcasting his War Room show live from the CPAC exhibit hall on Friday morning. A small crowd had gathered around the sound stage, and one of B...
Mother Jones
Mar 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘He’s lied about everything’: Iran war puts Trump on shaky ground with young MAGA men
Their frustrations and anger with the conflict were on full display at CPAC this week.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s overlapping troubles are starting to resemble a set of political Russian nesting dolls
Dismal poll numbers show the president’s mounting domestic issues are only amplified by Iran. The post Trump’s overlapping troubles are starting to resemble a set of political Russian nesting dolls a...
MS NOW
Mar 28, 2026 - ms.now
Israel says it faces an incoming missile from Yemen, the first such launch of the war
The Houthis, a rebel group backed by Tehran, did not immediately acknowledge launching an attack against the country. The post Israel says it faces an incoming missile from Yemen, the first such launc...
MS NOW
Mar 28, 2026 - ms.now
Why some Democrats want to shut off Hasan Piker’s ‘megaphone’
The popular streamer’s rise as a Democratic influencer coincides with the party’s long search for a path out of the wilderness.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - politico.com
‘The alarm bells are going off’: Air travel hits new lows
Trump promised a “golden age” of travel, but as one industry official put it: “If you’re in Houston, and you’re standing in a four-hour line, it doesn’t really feel ‘golden’ at the moment.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - politico.com
Even John Bolton is against this Iran war
How did President Donald Trump lose the Republican Party’s biggest Iran war hawk, John Bolton? And why? | Brandon Bell/Getty Images For the past 20 years, there’s basically been one guy in Republica...
Vox
Mar 28, 2026 - vox.com
Why Every High School Student in Latvia Is Learning to Shoot a Gun
While the U.S. focuses on Iran, Latvia’s gaze is firmly on Russia.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - politico.com
How Trump’s deportation campaign has changed tack after deep unpopularity
Kristi Noem was replaced by Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary and Gregory Bovino was demoted, signally a change in tone even as arrests have continuedThroughout last year, Donald Trump delivered on hi...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE at Airports Trains Us to Accept Being Terrorized in Our Daily Lives
I had an ultimately harmless encounter with ICE at a TSA checkpoint. It was a preview of a new, more sophisticated way to terrorize people. The post ICE at Airports Trains Us to Accept Being Terrorize...
The Intercept
Mar 28, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Epstein class thinks it runs America. Today, No Kings protesters send their response.
Americans are horrified by the Trump administration’s cover-up of the Epstein files and the lack of accountability for the elites who crossed lines. The post The Epstein class thinks it runs America. ...
MS NOW
Mar 28, 2026 - ms.now
Vance Wins CPAC Straw Poll, but Rubio Gains Steam Among MAGA Faithful
Conference organizers presented the poll results as a rebuttal to narratives that Republicans were split over the Iran war and support for Israel.
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
US House passes stopgap DHS funding bill after Republicans reject Senate deal
Bill passes by 213 to 203 votes in move prolonging weeks-long budget standoff that has disrupted travelUS House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Senate deal to temporarily fund the Department of Home...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
No Kings Rallygoers in New York Share Their Biggest Fears—and Greatest Hopes
I’ve covered all the No Kings protests in New York City since the start of Trump’s second presidency. What has struck me about all of them is how they fuse people’s fears with their hopes. The fear is...
Mother Jones
Mar 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
At CPAC, the Shah’s Son Promises to “Make Iran Great Again”
Polls show that the majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Those numbers go even higher when the prospect of boots on the ground is included. The war has even repelled some...
Mother Jones
Mar 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
No Kings Demonstrators Protest Trump Across the Country
From hundreds of people standing on the side of a road in St. Petersburg, Florida, to tens of thousands in Manhattan, the third round of No Kings protests has once again brought out people across the ...
Mother Jones
Mar 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
Third No Kings protest draws millions from across US to push back on Trump administration
Anti-authoritarian rallies, taking place in all 50 states plus 16 countries, are expected to be biggest in US historyLarge crowds protested the Trump administration at more than 3,000 No Kings events ...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across U.S. and Europe as Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration
Large crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump's actions in "No Kings" rallies across the U.S. and Europe, with Minnesota taking center stage.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Mar 28, 2026 - pbs.org
No Kings protests draw crowds, with record number taking place across U.S.
Demonstrators aired grievances about the Trump administration trampling democracy, as the president’s approval ratings hit new lows.
National
Mar 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
CISA drops probe into failed polygraph test opened by former chief
The department accused seven staffers last July of “misleading” the agency’s former acting director into taking a polygraph.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - politico.com
JD Vance leads CPAC poll for next Republican presidential candidate
Vice-president received about 53% of votes at Conservative Political Action Conference held in Texas this yearOne of the biggest conservative gatherings in the US ran a poll showing vice-president JD ...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Could a Democratic triumph in Florida be a bellwether of a blue wave in red state midterm elections?
Emily Gregory’s victory in district that includes Mar-a-Lago has revitalized the party before the crucial November voteSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCan ...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Rifts over Iran, but unity for Trump: Takeaways from CPAC 2026
Members of the MAGA faithful gathered in Texas for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. While tensions over Iran split some attendees, Trump remained the glue holding them together.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - npr.org
'No Kings' protesters pack city streets across the nation as crowds lash out against Trump
Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters turned out. "This administration doesn't serve us. It serves billionaires," said Kent Miller, who protested in Pasadena.
World & Nation
Mar 28, 2026 - latimes.com
The spring break battle over Florida’s tourism image
After years of parties, underage drinking and violent crime, beach cities are hoping to distance themselves from their rowdy reputation.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - politico.com
G.O.P. Rift Leaves Congress With No Clear Path to End the Shutdown
The deadlock that left the Department of Homeland Security shuttered highlighted Republican divisions that are flaring ahead of the midterm elections.
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Is Iran a Political Problem for Trump? Tell Me How Long the War Lasts.
Historically, quagmire abroad and high prices at home are the ingredients of a failed presidency.
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Canadians don’t want to come here any more’: anger over Trump squeezes US border businesses
Shops and restaurants once bustling with tourists now struggle for survival as Canadians think twice about crossing the borderOn a warm March weekend in the American border town of Lewiston, New York,...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground?
Secretary of state Marco Rubio repeats administration’s belief that US can achieve its aims without a ground warAmid tentative White House efforts at diplomacy to end the war in Iran, US troops have a...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Michigan student disciplined for protesting against war on Gaza reaches settlement with school
Teenager alleged she faced racism from teacher who told her to ‘go back to her country’ for refusing to stand for pledge of allegianceA Palestinian middle school student in Michigan who was publicly a...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Officials at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ must give attorneys access to clients, judge rules
Authorities must also provide detainees access to free and private legal phone calls and allow lawyers to visit unannouncedA federal judge ruled on Friday that officials at Florida’s state-run immigra...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Two Sudanese men face court in Greece after at least 22 people die off Crete coast
Survivors tell coastguard smugglers ordered victims to be thrown overboard after six days adrift in boat from LibyaTwo Sudanese men, believed by Greek authorities to have been behind a smuggling opera...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
20 fabulous family spring days out in the UK
Join the Famous Five in Dorset, relive Springwatch in the Peak District … our selection of Easter treats will keep all the family entertainedSpring has arrived at Wicken Fen, one of Europe’s most impo...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Used to measure chilli peppers, what are SHU? The Saturday quiz
From blackjack and knobkerrie to a ‘shivering’ footballer, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which 1970s TV hit was based on the writings of Suetonius and Tacitus? 2 Which footballer tradema...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
What to know about Trump's executive order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines
President Donald Trump's executive order on Friday instructed the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately, although it's unclear when the impact of that move will start to be f...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Mar 28, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s Mixed Messages About Iran
Panelists joined to discuss the president’s shifting answers to how the conflict could end.
The Atlantic
Mar 28, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Houthis Strike Israel, Expanding Trump’s Illegal War on Iran
Experts say Yemen’s Houthis could escalate pressure by targeting Red Sea routes and key infrastructure.
Truthout
Mar 28, 2026 - truthout.org
The contradiction at the heart of OpenAI
OpenAI announced plans to invest substantial amounts of money in AI-related causes this year through its nonprofit, increasing its philanthropic efforts months after restructuring with a new for-profi...
Vox
Mar 28, 2026 - vox.com
Nexstar-Tegna deal on ice after judge issues temporary restraining order
President Donald Trump has previously voiced his support for the now-stalled merger.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - politico.com
Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?
The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Thousands march against far right in London in biggest ever multicultural protest
More than 100 charities, campaign groups and trade unions marched in a show of unity against far right politicsTogether Alliance march – live updatesTens of thousands of people have gathered in London...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
In an Istanbul market, I found an old German phrase book – and a reminder of how not to speak to migrants | Carolin Würfel
Turkish immigrants to Germany in the 60s were seen as temporary labour, not people. Today’s government in Berlin is at risk of repeating the mistakeA few weekends ago, I went to the flea market in Bom...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘They feel true’: political deepfakes are growing in influence – even if people know they aren’t real
AI images of people – such as women in military contexts – are making money and serving as propaganda, researchers sayOnline content creators are not just building fake images and videos of prominent ...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
US embassy in Mexico prompts outrage with AI video promoting ‘self-deportation’
AI-generated footage depicts group of men performing a corrido, singing phrases including ‘return to your roots’An AI-generated video from the US embassy in Mexico encouraging migrants to “self-deport...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.
BBC News
Mar 28, 2026 - bbc.com
Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea
Poor weather and a lack of food and water contributed to the deaths, the Greek coastguard says.
BBC News
Mar 28, 2026 - bbc.com
Meet the Artemis crew on NASA's first moon mission in more than half a century
This first Artemis crew includes a woman, a person of color and a Canadian, products of a more diversified astronaut corps.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Mar 28, 2026 - pbs.org
As oil prices rise, airfares are surging and some airlines might not survive
United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby said the hike in jet fuel prices triggered by the conflict in Iran could put some airlines out of business.
World & Nation
Mar 28, 2026 - latimes.com
Scientists Just Discovered an Amazing New Superfamily of Creatures Deep in the Ocean
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Beneath the neon lights of a laser-scanning microscope, newly classified sp...
Mother Jones
Mar 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Art Trump Doesn’t Want and the Artists Left Behind
Last year, arts organizations and cultural institutions across the US received an alarming message: Their federal grants had been canceled. The letters said their projects no longer aligned with new f...
Mother Jones
Mar 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
European Progressives Have Chance to Turn Far Right Losses Into Long-Term Defeat
While the far right remains a formidable electoral threat, progressive coalitions are starting to push back.
Truthout
Mar 28, 2026 - truthout.org
Courts are finally punishing Big Tech for harming kids. Here’s the catch.
This week, juries in California and New Mexico dealt a pair of landmark verdicts against America’s social media giants. In Los Angeles, jurors awarded $6 million to a young woman who alleged that In...
Vox
Mar 28, 2026 - vox.com
A ‘Love Story’ that feels more like an invasion of privacy
Ryan Murphy set the bar for scripted stories based on actual celebrities. But it has become harder to argue these fictionalized versions of the truth serve a noble purpose. The post A ‘Love Story’ th...
MS NOW
Mar 28, 2026 - ms.now
The ICEBlock App Has Helped People Avoid Immigration Agents. Is It Legal?
ICEBlock was meant to be an early-warning system to help people avoid immigration enforcement—the Trump Administration claims that it endangered the agents of its mass deportation campaign.