Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-04
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Trump’s Online Brawler Is Trying to Keep MAGA Cool
Alex Bruesewitz went from volunteer online hatchet man for Donald Trump to his lead impresario. What will he do if pop culture decides MAGA is no longer cool?
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s Holy War Abroad and at Home
Journalist Sarah Posner on how the Christian right’s end times views are shaping U.S. foreign and domestic policies. The post Trump’s Holy War Abroad and at Home appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
Apr 3, 2026 - theintercept.com
Pam Bondi Traded Her Department’s Independence for Loyalty to Trump
President Donald Trump’s dumping of Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday was the kind of shrewd personnel change one might expect from an executive who made a name for himself by firing people. Bond...
Mother Jones
Apr 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s military spending bonanza has Republicans overlooking the debt
President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal seeks a more than 40% increase in defense spending, paired with cuts to medical research, national parks and the TSA. As for the debt? The data’s n...
MS NOW
Apr 3, 2026 - ms.now
Grandmother Faces Trial in Alabama for Wearing Penis Costume to No Kings Protest
When the viral video cooled off, people thought the case against the 62-year-old would be dropped. Prosecutors doubled down. The post Grandmother Faces Trial in Alabama for Wearing Penis Costume to No...
The Intercept
Apr 3, 2026 - theintercept.com
‘Bad idea’: Party-line plan for ICE funding has some fearing a slippery slope
A Trump-blessed plan would use the budget reconciliation process to deliver yearly agency funding without a bipartisan agreement.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
The White House has a war-funding sales pitch the GOP might not buy
The president’s fiscal 2027 budget request calls for Republicans to use a partisan process for enacting billions for the Pentagon.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
Republican Islamophobia Has Reached Shocking New Levels
If you have the good fortune of not spending time on Elon Musk’s X, it is hard to grasp just how blatant the anti-Muslim hate coming from GOP lawmakers—and tolerated by their leaders—has become. Take ...
Mother Jones
Apr 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
A MAGA Crack-up?
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about p...
Mother Jones
Apr 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
DHS Launches Massive “Less Lethal” Chemical Weapons Buying Spree
Federal agents’ indiscriminate use of tear gases and “less-lethal” projectiles has become a mainstay of protest crackdowns. The post DHS Launches Massive “Less Lethal” Chemical Weapons Buying Spree ap...
The Intercept
Apr 3, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump’s partisan AI pitch stalls on the Hill
The White House’s latest effort to block state AI rules faces rising skepticism from key Democrats, undercutting chances for a national AI law this Congress.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
Want to fight fascism? Join a knitting circle.
“Back in 2017, I made a ton of pussyhats,” Catherine Paul told me. “I just knitted pink hats like there was no tomorrow.” At the time, Paul appreciated “the way that craft could be part of a demonstr...
Vox
Apr 3, 2026 - vox.com
State Dept. ‘reforms’ foreign service training to include white supremacist teachings
The Trump administration is planning to train new foreign service employees with the help of overtly racist works. The post State Dept. ‘reforms’ foreign service training to include white supremacist ...
MS NOW
Apr 3, 2026 - ms.now
At the Supreme Court, equal justice and what it means to be an American are at stake
This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter highlights the crucial birthright citizenship hearing, justice and injustice at the high court. The post At the Supreme Court, equal justice and what it means to...
MS NOW
Apr 3, 2026 - ms.now
Trump and the Myth of American Oil Independence
The president says the U.S. can walk away from the Strait of Hormuz. The global market says otherwise.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
Texas Leads the Nation in Wind Energy, So Why Are There No Turbines Offshore?
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Texas state officials have led a successful and concerted effort to prevent...
Mother Jones
Apr 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Team Trump isn’t done pursuing Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony
Years after the former White House aide’s stunning revelations, many Republicans still seem to want to bring her down. The post Team Trump isn’t done pursuing Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony...
MS NOW
Apr 3, 2026 - ms.now
Trump wants the world to buy more US oil. He might regret it.
President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to export more oil to make up for Iran war-induced supply crunches.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
Why it’s hardly reassuring to see Todd Blanche take the reins as the acting attorney general
In the attorney general’s office, we’ve gone from a lawyer who acted like a Trump defense attorney to a lawyer who literally was a Trump defense attorney. The post Why it’s hardly reassuring to see To...
MS NOW
Apr 3, 2026 - ms.now
‘Todd’s sort of lead horse’: Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer ascends DOJ
Todd Blanche will be the first acting attorney general in modern history to have been the president’s personal criminal defense lawyer.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims are rife
California House members tour Otay Mesa center, which has faced allegations of poor conditions and sexual assaultsTwo California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit on Thursday at Immigration and C...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Head of military’s Catholic chaplains rebukes Trump’s war with Iran
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who leads hundreds of Catholic chaplains, said there is no moral justification for the president’s deadly war. The post Head of military’s Catholic chaplains rebukes Trump...
MS NOW
Apr 3, 2026 - ms.now
Democratic House challenger in Arizona pulls in $2.3M quarterly haul
JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), is running in a toss-up district along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
US judge rules against deporting man whose murder conviction was overturned after 44 years in prison
Decision came after hearing in which Subramanyam Vedam, 64, said he didn’t kill Thomas Kinser when he was 19A judge has cleared the way for the potential release of an Indian citizen who was taken int...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats need to have a real debate about Israel, Gaza and the word ‘genocide’
Both centrists and progressives are misusing a word, and driving the Democratic Party apart, when discussing Israel’s brutal war in Gaza. The post Democrats need to have a real debate about Israel, Ga...
MS NOW
Apr 3, 2026 - ms.now
The Trump administration wants banks back in the mortgage business. Banks have other ideas.
Regulators hope getting banks to lend more to homebuyers will unlock more lending and give more insight into brewing risks. Analysts are skeptical.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
RFK Jr. May Reverse a Peptide Ban He Calls “Illegal.” Former FDA Officials Say He Mischaracterized Their Work.
The post RFK Jr. May Reverse a Peptide Ban He Calls “Illegal.” Former FDA Officials Say He Mischaracterized Their Work. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 3, 2026 - propublica.org
Freed After a Year in ICE Jail, Palestinian Protester Leqaa Kordia Speaks Out
“ICE dungeons are systematically ... built to break people mentally,” Kordia said.
Truthout
Apr 3, 2026 - truthout.org
No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics
A movement in the name of democracy must resist imperial ambition done in our name and with our money.
Truthout
Apr 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Eric Swalwell denies Bondi leak, cautions Democrats from celebrating her ouster
The California Democrat said Trump’s new attorney general will likely be someone who can “exercise maximum corruption against his political enemies.” The post Eric Swalwell denies Bondi leak, cautions...
MS NOW
Apr 3, 2026 - ms.now
How a House win in Nebraska could cost Democrats the presidency
The frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd District would have to give up his state senate seat, increasing the risk of a Republican supermajority.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
Pam Bondi’s firing won’t have the effect Trump desires | Moira Donegan
If the idea was to shed some of the liabilities of the Epstein scandal by firing Bondi, the move seems likely to backfireIt was only a matter of time. The writing has been on the wall for months for P...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
What Trump's Iran war means for Republicans ahead of midterms
This is not the run-up to the midterm elections that Republicans wanted.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 3, 2026 - pbs.org
Democracy Now! 2026-04-03 Friday
Headlines for April 03, 2026; Pam Bondi Fired as AG Despite Never Saying No to Trump: Law Prof. David Cole; David Cole: U.S. War on Iran Is “Blatantly Illegal” Under U.S. & Int’l Law; Arizona Sec. of ...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 3, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump’s New Pharma Tariffs Could Drive Up Medical Costs, Patient Advocates Warn
Under a new order, brand-name pharmaceuticals made in other countries could be hit with tariffs as high as 100 percent.
Truthout
Apr 3, 2026 - truthout.org
UAE military involvement in Iran war ‘not necessarily’ off the table
A senior Emirati military official told MS NOW that while the United Arab Emirates is not seeking to join the war, it is prepared to do so. The post UAE military involvement in Iran war ‘not necessari...
MS NOW
Apr 3, 2026 - ms.now
One pilot rescued after fighter jet crash in Iran
The second crew member’s fate is unknown.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats vow to fight Trump’s ‘morally bankrupt’ request for billions in additional defense and DHS spending– live
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer says that his party ‘will make sure it never passes’Trump announces ‘fraud’ crackdown in Democratic statesSign up for the Breaking News US emailA reminder that my ...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines
Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.
BBC News
Apr 3, 2026 - bbc.com
A Wisconsin mosque president was detained by ICE agents. Supporters say he was targeted for speaking out against Israel
Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States, was taken into custody by nearly a dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who surrounded his car on Mond...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 3, 2026 - pbs.org
Iran Shoots Down F-15 Fighter Jet After Trump Bragged They Had No Capability
“We are unstoppable as a military force," Trump boasted before Iran shot down one U.S. plane and another crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The post Iran Shoots Down F-15 Fighter Jet After Trump Bragg...
The Intercept
Apr 3, 2026 - theintercept.com
CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities
A new facility celebrated by Gov. Gavin Newsom will disrupt prisoner-led programming and normalize our captivity.
Truthout
Apr 3, 2026 - truthout.org
The Neighbor Who Has No Problem Fighting With Mayor Mamdani
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council speaker, Julie Menin, both live on the Upper East Side. They are sparring over different approaches to balancing a $5.4 billion deficit.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure?
International law experts ‘seriously concerned’ about ‘strikes on schools, health centres and homes’ in contravention of Geneva conventionsDonald Trump, other senior US officials and their cheerleader...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
How sheltered really is the US from the Gulf oil supply crisis?
As Trump suggests Middle East oil disruption is not his problem, experts say talk of US ‘energy independence’ is a smokescreen – with consumers paying the priceA month has passed since the US and Isra...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Colbert on Trump’s Iran speech: old news ‘delivered by a narcotized turtle’
The late-night host reacted to Trump’s prime-time address on the war and his firing of attorney general Pam BondiWith most late-night hosts on holiday, Stephen Colbert recapped Donald Trump’s prime-ti...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can’t save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan
Decisions on the White House ballroom, public media and journalists’ access to the Pentagon are heartening. But restoring our institutions is up to usIn another one of those strange and unprecedented ...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported
Employers added 178,000 new jobs in March and unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, ahead of economists’ predictionsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US labor ...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing appointed president after ‘sham’ election
Min Aung Hlaing seized control five years ago and plunged Myanmar into conflict and economic chaosMin Aung Hlaing, the military general who plunged Myanmar into conflict and economic chaos when he too...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump's ballroom fight sheds new light on an underground White House bunker
The status of a decades-old bunker beneath the now-demolished East Wing is unclear, but the Trump administration has cited security concerns in its legal filings in favor of continuing construction.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - npr.org
Trump budget seeks $1.5 trillion in defense spending alongside domestic program cuts
In his annual budget, President Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - npr.org
NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been holding a series of "rental rip-off hearings" for disgruntled tenants to air their complaints about bad landlords.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 3, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending
The White House is releasing details of President Donald Trump's 2027 budget, including a $1.5 trillion defense spending request. That's the largest of its kind in decades.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 3, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump's 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending
The proposal from Trump's Office of Management and Budget includes several key changes to climate and environment programs that would help further the administration's efforts to thwart the so-called ...
World & Nation
Apr 3, 2026 - latimes.com
Freed from ICE Jail, Leqaa Kordia Likens Yearlong Detention to Israel's Treatment of Palestinians
Part 2 of our conversation with Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia, who was freed on March 16 after spending more than a year in an ICE jail in Texas. She was arrested in 2025 as part of the Trump admi...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 3, 2026 - democracynow.org
ICE Arrests Palestinian Activist Who Leads Wisconsin’s Largest Islamic Group
Supporters of Salah Sarsour, who was brutalized by Israeli police as a teen, say his arrest is politically motivated.
Truthout
Apr 3, 2026 - truthout.org
The Western US is already running out of water — and summer is still months away
A section of the Central Arizona Project, a series of aqueducts and tunnels designed to bring water from the Colorado River to Arizona, runs through a subdivision in Gilbert, Arizona. | Rebecca Noble/...
Vox
Apr 3, 2026 - vox.com
Joe Scarborough: America’s enemies ‘delighted’ over Hegseth’s political purges at Pentagon
The “Morning Joe” co-host accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of “weakening the United States military.” The post Joe Scarborough: America’s enemies ‘delighted’ over Hegseth’s political purges at P...
MS NOW
Apr 3, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Seeks $152 Million to Begin to Turn Alcatraz Back Into a Prison
The plan faces significant local political opposition and the dilapidated state of the site poses considerable logistical challenges.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
March Jobs Report Shows Stronger U.S. Market Than Expected With 178,000 New Positions
Payrolls expanded and unemployment dropped last month after a health care strike ended and a harsh winter abated.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier
Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
House Democrat Wages a Lonely Legal Fight Testing Congress’s Power
Representative LaMonica McIver is facing crushing legal fees and prison time as she seeks to get the Justice Department assault case against her dismissed, citing her legislative prerogatives.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Six Senate Races to Watch as Democrats Grow Bullish Ahead of Midterm Elections
It’s still a tall task for the party to win back control. Here’s the latest.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Food security timebomb’: a visual guide to the Gulf fertiliser blockade
UN says record numbers of people could face acute hunger if conflict continuesThe world has become well versed in the importance of the strait of Hormuz to the world’s energy flows, but attention is i...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Middle East crisis live: one crew member rescued from US fighter jet shot down by Iran as its army claims it downed second US plane
US forces searching for second crew member after jet shot down by armed forces this morning; another US plane reportedly crashed in a separate incident and its pilot was rescuedUS F-15E jet confirmed ...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran
Officials say other remains missing in first downing of US fighter plane since start of warMiddle East crisis – live updatesOne US service member has been rescued after a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump announces ‘fraud’ crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California
US president makes baseless claims about fraud in blue states and says JD Vance will lead clampdown as ‘fraud czar’Donald Trump announced a fresh crackdown on “fraud” in Democratic states and tapped J...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hospital visit fuels speculation about Samuel Alito’s future on supreme court
Veteran justice, 76, was treated for dehydration in March; a retirement would give Trump new chance to shape courtUS supreme court justice Samuel Alito was reportedly taken to a hospital after becomin...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
LA drivers get creative as surging gas prices threatens love affair with the car
Shop around, coast downhill, band together – drivers tell of how they’re dealing with the costliest gas in the USJack Nooney has pretty much made peace with the traffic since moving to Los Angeles fiv...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
It’s the silver lining from this terrible age of Donald Trump: he is pushing Britain closer to the EU | Gaby Hinsliff
Ten years after the Brexit vote, Trump’s disdain and insults are fuelling the belief that the UK should renew ties with EuropeGoing anywhere nice this summer?No, me neither, judging by the warning fro...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Digested week: I don’t often feel sorry for Charles, but he must be dreading this US trip
Starmer should just admit we’re being held to ransom by Trump – but instead he’s making the king go on a state visitDonald Trump has suggested that the war with Iran will be over in two to three weeks...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on the US and Europe: the UK tried to be a bridge, but Trump likes to burn them | Editorial
The president’s outbursts on allies and Nato were further confirmation that Europe cannot wait to bolster security – and Britain must play its part“She had no more surprises for him; the unexpected in...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Justin Baldoni’s lawyer says defendants are ‘very good people’ as Blake Lively lawsuit narrows
Judge threw out 10 of Lively’s 13 claims against her It Ends With Us director and co-star on Thursday as trial nearsJustin Baldoni’s lawyers have responded after most of Blake Lively’s claims against ...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Firm backed by Trump sons tries to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran
Drone-maker backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr tries to win contracts with Gulf countries protected by USA drone-maker backed by Donald Trump’s two oldest sons is trying to sell to Gulf countrie...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Your Friends & Neighbours season two review – Jon Hamm was made for this moreish crime caper
The star returns as wealthy neighbourhood thief Coop in this rich dessert of a show. But as he tackles middle-age malaise, there’s a lot of heart – plus a guest appearance by James MarsdenDoes Your Fr...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pope Leo’s first Easter: one year in, what do Catholics think of the new pontiff?
Some would like Leo to be more vocal on world conflict, but others say he uses his influence discreetlyAs Leo marks his inaugural Easter as pontiff, almost a year after his predecessor’s death, some C...
The Guardian
Apr 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs
The U.S. job market perked up last month as employers added 178,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, mainly because the number of people seeking work declined.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 3, 2026 - npr.org
International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.
BBC News
Apr 3, 2026 - bbc.com
'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge
President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.
BBC News
Apr 3, 2026 - bbc.com
Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
BBC News
Apr 3, 2026 - bbc.com
Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran
The sales drive by Florida-based Powerus – which announced a deal last month to bring aboard Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. – positions the company to potentially benefit from a war that their father...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 3, 2026 - pbs.org
Georgia lawmakers fail to settle voting machines conflict before end of annual session
The Georgia General Assembly ended its annual session early Friday without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state's voting system by a July deadline, plunging into doubt the future of election...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 3, 2026 - pbs.org
AP report: U.S. launches rescue operation after Iranian state TV claims fighter jet went down
It would mark the first time the U.S. has lost aircraft in Iranian territory and marks a dramatic escalation in the war since it began five weeks ago.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 3, 2026 - pbs.org
U.S. rescues pilot who ejected after fighter jet was shot down by Iran, officials say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has maintained for weeks that the U.S. has crippled Iran's air defense systems.
World & Nation
Apr 3, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump’s Stone Age Threat Will Lead to Tragedy
America and Iran are playing different games.
The Atlantic
Apr 3, 2026 - theatlantic.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 3, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Pope Leo Condemns “Imperialist Occupation” as He Urges Trump to End War on Iran
“Neither in the pastoral sphere nor in the social and political spheres can good come from abuse of power,” he said.
Truthout
Apr 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Hegseth Says He’s Ending Ban on Troops Carrying Personal Firearms on Bases
The change in policy comes amid low morale among military members due to anxieties over the US’s war on Iran.
Truthout
Apr 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Turning Point USA Throws Weight Against Clean Energy in Local Arizona Election
“It’s effectively feudal,” a clean energy advocate says of a utility board election in which only landowners can vote.
Truthout
Apr 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s Warped Vision of the Iran War
The two men might wish that they lived in a world where whoever dropped the most bombs got whatever he wanted. But the war has shown that this isn’t true.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 3, 2026 - newyorker.com
Searching for Iran’s Disappeared Prisoners
Families are doing ad-hoc forensics to confirm the whereabouts of their detained loved ones, who have been transferred to undisclosed locations, and are at risk of abuse or execution.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 3, 2026 - newyorker.com
Trump weighs more Cabinet changes after Bondi ouster
Pam Bondi was ousted from her post as attorney general on Thursday, but Trump is said to be considering also removing others.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 2, 2026 - politico.com
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
Mother of the Last Afghan in Guantánamo Bay Begs Trump to Free Her Son
The mother of Mohammad Rahim said it was her “most earnest and final hope” to see him again while she’s still alive. He has never been charged with a crime. The post Mother of the Last Afghan in Guant...
The Intercept
Apr 2, 2026 - theintercept.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
President of Wisconsin’s largest mosque detained by US immigration agents
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born US green card holder, say he was targeted for criticizing IsraelSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe preside...
The Guardian
Apr 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Asylum-seekers stuck in limbo as U.S. orders them to countries they've never been to
More than 13,000 immigrants who were living legally in the U.S., waiting for rulings on asylum claims, have faced so-called third-country deportation orders, destined for countries where most had no t...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s Purge May Be Just Beginning
After Pam Bondi’s ouster, other top administration officials could be in jeopardy.
The Atlantic
Apr 2, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Austria Becomes Latest EU Country to Deny US Military Use of Its Airspace
The country’s defense minister said it’s denied military airspace requests from the US since the outset of the war.
Truthout
Apr 2, 2026 - truthout.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.