Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-03
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
When the World Stops Syncing
The global trade war that Donald Trump launched one year ago didn’t just temporarily raise tariffs. It may have also broken the global system that lets technologies like Bluetooth work everywhere.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
Pam Bondi’s ouster makes Trump’s Justice Department even more dangerous
Outgoing Attorney General Pam Bondi “will be transitioning” to a “new job in the private sector,” President Donald Trump announced. | Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images Early in the first ...
Vox
Apr 2, 2026 - vox.com
Why Republicans aren’t rushing to save Trump’s ballroom
A judge has challenged Congress to approve Trump’s multimillion-dollar construction project, but Republicans aren’t showing any immediate interest in the subject.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
By ousting Pam Bondi, Trump made the right call for the wrong reasons
The president ousted the attorney general, not because she corrupted the Justice Department, but because she didn’t corrupt it enough. The post By ousting Pam Bondi, Trump made the right call for the ...
MS NOW
Apr 2, 2026 - ms.now
'What the hell did he just say?' GOP Iran worries build after Trump speech.
Republicans wanted a clear message on the war from Trump. Instead, some feel like they got the runaround.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general
The president had reportedly become increasingly unhappy with Bondi’s performance, including her handling of the Epstein files release. The post Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general appeared firs...
MS NOW
Apr 2, 2026 - ms.now
Pam Bondi out as attorney general
The president announced Bondi’s exit in a post Thursday on Truth Social.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
House Republicans kvetch anew about DHS funding plan
Speaker Mike Johnson will likely have to rely on Democrats to act when the chamber returns April 14.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
A year later, here's where things stand on Trump's manufacturing revival
The president said factories and manufacturing jobs would "come roaring back" thanks to his tariffs.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
Feds raided homes of NYC Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister, mother says
The agents, some with their guns drawn, broke down the door of the Council member’s home to gain access.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
Bernie Sanders Backs Claire Valdez in NYC House Race Dividing Left and Progressives
On Thursday, Sanders waded into the New York City race between progressives and socialists to replace Nydia Velázquez. The post Bernie Sanders Backs Claire Valdez in NYC House Race Dividing Left and P...
The Intercept
Apr 2, 2026 - theintercept.com
Republicans delay an end to DHS shutdown — and to Mike Johnson’s misery
An end to the DHS shutdown may wait until the House returns on April 14, after the chamber passed on a quick “pro forma” vote Thursday. The post Republicans delay an end to DHS shutdown — and to Mike ...
MS NOW
Apr 2, 2026 - ms.now
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Pam Bondi is out
In today’s newsletter: President Trump’s address to the nation on Iran, SCOTUS takes on birthright citizenship case and more. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Pam Bondi is out appeared first ...
MS NOW
Apr 2, 2026 - ms.now
Why Trump’s ‘2 to 3 week’ timeline for the Iran war’s end sounds familiar
The two-week timeline is a favorite refrain of the president’s, but it rarely correlates to reality.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
Georgia's GOP Senate primary is a mess. Republicans are blaming each other.
Their infighting is complicating the party's chances of defeating Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
Why Trump betrayed MAGA, according to Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson attends a meeting in the East Room of the White House on January 9, 2026. | Al Drago/Getty Images After five weeks of muddled messaging, President Donald Trump finally addressed the n...
Vox
Apr 2, 2026 - vox.com
What happened when they installed ChatGPT on a nuclear supercomputer
If there’s anything that makes people more uncomfortable than highly advanced AI or nuclear weapons technology, it’s the combination of the two. But there’s been a symbiotic relationship between cutti...
Vox
Apr 2, 2026 - vox.com
Why We Went Looking for National Defense Areas Along the U.S. Southern Border
The post Why We Went Looking for National Defense Areas Along the U.S. Southern Border appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 2, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump is turning the White House into another tacky development
The president's ballroom plans don't even live up to his own federal standards. The post Trump is turning the White House into another tacky development appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 2, 2026 - ms.now
The Intercept’s Press Freedom Defense Fund Leads Cohort Fighting Trump’s Unconstitutional Media Attacks
A cohort of 42 media organizations and press freedom advocates filed an amicus brief supporting court decisions against Trump’s attempts to censor the press and legal profession. The post The Intercep...
The Intercept
Apr 2, 2026 - theintercept.com
Ending birthright citizenship would change the meaning of America | Moira Donegan
The supreme court appears poised to reject Trump’s attack on a foundation of US identity. We must hope it follows throughAmerican opponents of birthright citizenship – the right of all those born on t...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Bypassing Congress, Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security
The DHS funding lapse had seemed likely to stretch into next week as the House is contemplating passing a Senate plan it had previously rejected to fund the bulk of the agency, but not its immigration...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 2, 2026 - pbs.org
What to say to relatives who love to needle you about politics
As someone who has predominantly lived in liberal cities, I am largely surrounded by people who share my political views. Guns, no way. LGBTQ+ rights, yes, of course. Abortion, absolutely. Immigration...
Vox
Apr 2, 2026 - vox.com
Costa Rica strikes deal to accept third country deportees from US
Central American country to receive up to 25 migrants a day expelled as part of Trump’s immigration crackdownSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Costa Rica...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pam Bondi Proves That for Trump, You Can’t Debase Yourself Enough
Of all the rot that flowed from Pam Bondi’s tenure leading the Justice Department under Donald Trump’s second term, the one that will be remembered beyond this political moment is likely to be her Feb...
Mother Jones
Apr 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
These 4 charts show why reopening the Strait of Hormuz is vital for the U.S. economy
“Morning Joe” economic analyst Steve Rattner broke down why Americans should be worried Trump does not have a plan to reopen the key waterway. The post These 4 charts show why reopening the Strait of ...
MS NOW
Apr 2, 2026 - ms.now
‘Everyone is thinking about oil prices’: is Iran using the war to hide a surge in executions?
Regime has long used the death penalty to suppress dissent but now appears to be withholding information on the killing of hundreds of prisoners, say rights groupsIt has been almost three months since...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s Forest Service Upheaval Sows Confusion and Concern
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. On March 31, the US Forest Service announced plans to move its headquarters f...
Mother Jones
Apr 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
Planning commission gives Trump’s White House ballroom plan the green light
The National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday voted to approve President Donald Trump's largely unpopular White House ballroom plans. The post Planning commission gives Trump’s White House bal...
MS NOW
Apr 2, 2026 - ms.now
Pirro complains she can’t get her ‘hands on these kids’ in push to try teens as adults
The U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia said she “misspoke” during a rant to Newsmax: She doesn’t really think they’re even “kids.” The post Pirro complains she can’t get her ‘hands on these ki...
MS NOW
Apr 2, 2026 - ms.now
Nicolle Wallace: Trump’s Iran speech proved this is a ‘war of his choosing’
The “Deadline: White House” host labeled the president’s remarks a “massive political failure.” The post Nicolle Wallace: Trump’s Iran speech proved this is a ‘war of his choosing’ appeared first on M...
MS NOW
Apr 2, 2026 - ms.now
Trump wants the SEC to relax quarterly reporting. Wall Street could be a problem.
Investors' early concerns offer a preview of the fierce lobbying fight that is likely to break out once the SEC releases the proposal.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
Florida’s budget stalemate takes on Cherfilius-McCormick probe-related twist
A January Office of Congressional Conduct report showed the review also looked at funding that went to a foundation led by Freddie Figgers, a telecommunications executive from Broward County with ties...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s surreal speech on Iran shed no light on his goals | Kenneth Roth
The US president couldn’t give a single coherent reason for why this aggressive war of choice must still be prosecutedDonald Trump’s self-congratulatory speech on Iran on Wednesday night was as puzzli...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s White House ballroom wins approval of planning authorities
Blessing from NCPC comes just days after judge ruled work on project cannot proceed without congressional approvalSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Tr...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Coalition of countries discuss ‘every possible measure’ to pressure Iran into reopening strait of Hormuz
Yvette Cooper hosts virtual summit of more than 40 countries to consider coordinated action in face of closure of vital shipping laneMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesMore than 40 countries gath...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
How have Trump’s Iran war aims changed and has he achieved any of them?
President has said US will shortly achieve its objectives – but it is not clear what exactly those objectives areMiddle East crisis – live updatesIn his address to the nation on Wednesday evening Dona...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Oil price jumps and markets slide after Trump warning to Iran
Brent crude rises 8% as US president vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ over coming weeksBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have soared after Donald Trump vowed in a televised speech to hit Iran ...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Civil rights groups sue Trump administration over order to limit mail-in voting
The coalition of organizations says Trump’s executive order restricting who can receive mail ballots is unconstitutional Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Appeals court orders resentencing of ex-Colorado clerk jailed for election interference
Tina Peters, an election denier, was found guilty in 2024 of allowing unauthorized access to county’s voting equipmentSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA Col...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Rationale for Iran war questioned after Trump says ‘I don’t care’ about regime’s uranium stockpiles
US president’s apparent decision to leave highly enriched uranium in hands of regime creates a more risky scenario than before the war began, experts sayMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump h...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval despite judge's ruling halting work
President Donald Trump's White House ballroom won final approval from a key agency on Thursday, days after a federal judge ordered a halt to construction unless Congress allows what would be the bigge...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump fires Bondi as attorney general
President Donald Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department's culture of independence from the White House, ove...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 2, 2026 - pbs.org
'None of this existed five years ago': New York's new weed czar seeks market stability
Cannabis policy veteran John Kagia takes over amid growing pains for the industry.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
War With Iran Clarifies Trump’s Spending Priorities: The Military, Not Child Care
As the White House prepares to release its 2027 budget, President Trump said military protection, not social programs, took precedence.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
In Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Case, Trump’s Likely Loss May Not End the Fight
The justices gave respectful consideration to what was once a fringe theory and could rule against it on grounds that would allow Congress to return to the question.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Will Have Prison Sentence Reconsidered
Ms. Peters, a former county clerk, received a nine-year sentence after being convicted of tampering with voting machines. An appeals court overturned the sentence but did not immediately free her from...
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
The anti-Maga talkshow: after 70 years, PBS’s The Open Mind still has it
For decades, the TV programme has made a quiet case for depth, civility and political conversation that doesn’t insult your intelligenceIn December 1973 the public television current affairs programme...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump warns Tehran ‘more to follow’ after strike destroys Iran’s largest bridge
Eight people reported killed in attack on newly completed suspension bridge after strike splits structure in halfMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump claimed responsibility for destroying Ira...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
How a lush Miami park was designed to keep flooding at bay – in pictures
As the climate crisis intensifies the storms lashing south Florida, it is imperative to design spaces that soak up the water. The 19.4-acre Bayshore Park is an example of how to design spaces that pro...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Stephen Colbert on Trump attending birthright citizenship hearing: ‘That’s mob-boss-level intimidation’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump becoming first sitting president to attend supreme court oral arguments, for a bombshell case on birthright citizenshipLate-night hosts tore into Donald Trump’s intimi...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
To a world at a loss as to how to handle Trump, I say this: the only answer may be to wait him out| Simon Jenkins
A great effort will be needed to undo the damage once the US president has gone. But with the constitution unable to bring him to order now, that is what we must doThe US is extraordinary. One day it ...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
The US-Israel war on Iran is accelerating de-dollarization and America’s decline | Ahmed Moor
De-dollarization promises to reorder the world, reducing American power globallyThe US-Israel war on Iran is expensive. It’s expensive in terms of human lives, first of all. It’s expensive too, in pur...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
JD Vance thinks space aliens are ‘demons’. Who can blame him? | Dave Schilling
Of course the vice-president is obsessed with extraterrestrials – look how bad things have gotten on EarthI can’t fault anyone for looking around at the state of things on the planet Earth and ponderi...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Ready to be exploited’: amid rust, weeds and power cuts, Venezuelans hope for a new oil boom
The infrastructure is crumbling and the government shaky, but memories exist of an industry that once thrived off Venezuela’s vast reserves of crude – and could do again, despite the climate crisisAt ...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war
The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.
BBC News
Apr 2, 2026 - bbc.com
Volatility hits Wall Street and U.S. oil tops $110 a barrel
The unsettled trading follows a national address late Wednesday from President Donald Trump, where he vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the c...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots
The lawsuit marks the second round of battles over the president's power to control elections.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump speech on Iran war, recent remarks on oil, NATO, daycare costs land with a thud
Trump's meandering speech did little to assuage U.S. allies and world markets concerned about the conflict's ongoing disruptions to the global oil supply.
World & Nation
Apr 2, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump’s Iran Speech Offered Zero Answers and Backfired
Donald Trump’s first national address since launching his war in Iran with Israel on Wednesday night tremendously backfired. The speech, reportedly designed to reassure Americans that all of his admin...
Mother Jones
Apr 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-02 Thursday
Headlines for April 02, 2026; “This War Is Already Lost”: Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on Trump’s Iran Debacle; “Born in the U.S.A.”: Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Trump’s Birthrigh...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 2, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into “Stone Ages,” Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing
The US will bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages, where they belong,” Trump said of the country with 93 million people.
Truthout
Apr 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Slashed Medicaid. Now He Says US Can’t Fund It Because of His War on Iran.
The president's comments come as the Pentagon seeks $200 billion to continue funding the unpopular, destructive war.
Truthout
Apr 2, 2026 - truthout.org
The Woman Who Made the Machine That Made Zohran Mamdani
Tascha Van Auken helped turn the D.S.A. into an electoral force. What will she do inside City Hall?
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 2, 2026 - newyorker.com
Trump Hails Destruction of Iranian Bridge, Warning ‘More to Follow’
Fars, a semiofficial news agency, said eight people had been killed in the attack and dozens wounded.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Says He’ll End the Iran War in Weeks. What If He Can’t?
President Trump faces the possibility that at the end of his own two-to-three week window for wrapping up the war in Iran, nothing much will have changed.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
In the Birthright Citizenship Hearing, a Story of Asians Fighting for Rights
In the Supreme Court’s oral arguments, lawyers and justices cited a litany of cases reflecting how long it took for Asians to win the right to be American.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
A President, the Supreme Court and a Landmark Citizenship Order Collide
The justices seems poised to rule against the president’s birthright citizenship plan. He is already furious over their decision rejecting his tariffs program.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Lawsuit Challenges Warrantless Searches and Forced Entries by ICE
A coalition of legal groups claims the Homeland Security Department adopted an unconstitutional policy allowing its agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘The Drama’ Review: Her Secret Is His Crisis
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a couple upended when one confesses to coming close to committing a horrific crime.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Pam Bondi says she will ‘continue fighting’ for Trump after president fires her as attorney general - live
Bondi reacts to her ouster by Trump – who was reportedly frustrated with her handling of the Epstein files; Todd Blanche to serve as acting attorney generalTrump fires Pam Bondi as attorney generalSig...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
War without a plan?: What Trump’s latest speech revealed – The Latest
Donald Trump’s primetime address on Wednesday evening provided little clarity on the US’s strategy in its war against Iran. Trump said that, while military action has made Iran ‘no longer a threat’, t...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
US supreme court’s ‘conversion therapy’ ruling opens ‘can of worms’. What’s next?
The court ruled 8-1 against a Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for youths. What does it mean for other states, and why did two liberals side with conservatives?The US supreme court ruled 8-1 ...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Killer rabbits, bunny boilers and the holy hand grenade of Antioch: Easter bunny movies – ranked!
From Watership Down and Fatal Attraction to Bambi and Python’s Holy Grail, rabbits are an unlikely constant in film – and often with sinister intentions. Here are the 20 best leporine movie momentsThe...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
AOC vows to block future US military aid to Israel, including for defensive systems
Ocasio-Cortez says Israel can fund its own defense and she will oppose any new US aid amid human rights concernsUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAlexan...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Drive slower, work from home and ditch the tie: the world responds to Iran war energy crisis
Oil crisis triggered by blockade of strait of Hormuz prompts emergency measures to protect supply and halt rising pricesShrinking fuel stocks and soaring prices are leading countries around the world ...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
US government sues Illinois, alleging unlawful efforts to regulate prediction markets
Booming prediction market sites, such as Kalshi and Polymarket, face scrutiny from states and CongressSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US government sue...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘People are exhausted by Blackpink and BTS’: the DIY Chinese bands redefining corporate ‘idol’ pop
Since the regime quashed China’s version of the K-pop industry in 2021, an underground ‘alt-idol’ culture has emerged, championing freedom and experimentationOver the past decade, “idol” culture has t...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran continues strikes across the Persian Gulf despite Trump's warning
Iran continued to target Gulf countries with ballistic missiles and drones Thursday as the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert warning of attacks by Iran-backed militias.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - npr.org
Have Trump's tariffs worked? This is where things stand a year after 'Liberation Day'
It has been a year since President Trump announced double-digit tariffs on imports from around the world. So far, those levies have not produced the economic boom the president promised.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - npr.org
'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.
BBC News
Apr 2, 2026 - bbc.com
Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place
Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.
BBC News
Apr 2, 2026 - bbc.com
Refugee's death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicide
The determination does not imply intent to cause harm or death or indicate criminality.
BBC News
Apr 2, 2026 - bbc.com
Colorado court orders resentencing of Tina Peters for election fraud scheme
A Colorado appeals court ruled Thursday that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that sought to prove fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced because a judge wrongly puni...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated
Iran's attacks on Gulf states along with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the world's energy supplies with effects far beyond the Middle East. That has proved to be Iran's greatest...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 2, 2026 - pbs.org
4 takeaways from Trump's address on the Iran war
President Donald Trump sought Wednesday to explain his rationale for the war against Iran at a pivotal moment at home and abroad, but he offered few new details as he amasses extraordinary executive a...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 2, 2026 - pbs.org
In major speech, Trump says Iran war will be over 'shortly' but offers little clarity
Trump's remarks were his first formal address to the nation since the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28.
World & Nation
Apr 2, 2026 - latimes.com
Pam Bondi Couldn’t Possibly Succeed
She did what Donald Trump wanted her to do. That turned out to be part of the problem.
The Atlantic
Apr 2, 2026 - theatlantic.com
How the Left Accidentally Bolstered the Nativist Right
By dismissing the distinction between legal and illegal immigration as bogus, advocates signaled that they would not defend it.
The Atlantic
Apr 2, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Maybe Trump Should Not Have Given This Speech
His address raised more questions than it answered about the war in Iran.
The Atlantic
Apr 2, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Has the US Already Lost the War on Iran?
Trump's televised speech was an admission of “defeat in the war of narratives," says scholar Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi.
Truthout
Apr 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Buffalo’s Rohingya Community Demands Accountability After Disabled Refugee Dies
The Erie County Medical Examiner has ruled Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s death a homicide.
Truthout
Apr 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Christian Nationalists in US Government Push Attacks on Iran as Holy War
With Pete Hegseth leading the Department of Defense, the line separating church and state is increasingly blurred.
Truthout
Apr 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Rupture and Repair Under Fascist Conditions
“Disagreement can be a beautiful, beautiful thing,” says Tanuja Jagernauth.
Truthout
Apr 2, 2026 - truthout.org
How a capybara took over the Scholastic Book Fair
This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. The Scholastic Book Fair is a big deal at my older kid’s school. A couple o...
Vox
Apr 2, 2026 - vox.com
How to make the most of your alone time
On any given Saturday, you might find Morgan Quinn Ross, an assistant professor of emerging media and technology at Oregon State University, deep in the mountainous woods, sans phone, on a solo run. “...
Vox
Apr 2, 2026 - vox.com
NFL plans to keep Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG’s threats
After Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier targeted the rule, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the measure aimed at encouraging diverse hiring. The post NFL plans to keep Rooney Rule, despit...
MS NOW
Apr 2, 2026 - ms.now
Donald Trump’s Case for War Fails to Mention How to Win It
The President poses an existential question: Can everything be going according to the plan with Iran if there is no plan?
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 2, 2026 - newyorker.com
Death of refugee left in parking lot by Border Patrol ruled a homicide
The autopsy results for Nurul Amin Shah Alam sparked fresh calls to investigate the circumstances surrounding the visually impaired refugee’s death, which provoked outrage in Buffalo.
National
Apr 2, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Is this the beginning of the end of the war in Iran?
US President Donald Trump during a prime-time address to the nation in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. | Alex Brandon/AP Photo/Bloomberg via Getty...