Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-19
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
How Trump dashed Republicans’ big hope for the midterms
Key Republicans are already acknowledging a party-wide failure to sell last year's tax cuts. The post How Trump dashed Republicans’ big hope for the midterms appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 19, 2026 - ms.now
U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Into Trump Foes
A former lawyer for President Trump’s campaign, Joseph diGenova, is said to be planning to split time between Miami and Fort Pierce, where a grand jury overseen by a Trump-favored judge sits.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Sincere dialogue needed to ease Cuba’s ‘grave humanitarian crisis’, say Mexico, Spain and Brazil
In joint statement, the three countries call for lasting solution to crisis, without explicitly mentioning the US and its oil blockade Mexico, Spain and Brazil have voiced concern about the “dramatic ...
The Guardian
Apr 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mullin faces criticism on both sides less than a month into tenure
Democrats and immigration hardliners are already dissatisfied with some of the DHS chief's decisions.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - politico.com
Poll: Trump’s immigration message changed. Voters' opinions have not.
A new POLITICO poll finds half of Americans — including one quarter of Trump’s 2024 voters — said his mass deportations campaign is too aggressive.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - politico.com
Eric Swalwell Thought He Was Untouchable — Until He Wasn’t
The allegations that ended Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid fit a longstanding pattern of behavior.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - politico.com
Forced out of the military — and into the redistricting wars
Bree Fram's long-shot campaign may hinge on Virginia's redistricting referendum, which could decide whether the trans veteran rocket scientist booted out of the military under Trump stands any chance ...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - politico.com
‘Big sigh of relief’: Republicans finally get some good news. Can it last?
The trick now, Republicans say, is keeping the distractions to a minimum.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - politico.com
How Americans really feel about immigration
Construction crews install panels of the border wall near La Casita-Garciasville, Texas, on November 26, 2024. | Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images Immigration enforcement was once one of President Donal...
Vox
Apr 18, 2026 - vox.com
Grindr’s CEO Has a Favorite in the California Governor’s Race
In a new interview, George Arison talks AI, California politics and where he disagrees with LGBTQ advocates.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - politico.com
As wars throttle gas, Japan is embracing nuclear
The country is rapidly moving to restart reactors as artificial intelligence increases electricity demand and foreign wars choke gas supplies.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - politico.com
Homeland Security’s New Task Force Website Sanitizes Trump’s Deportation Agenda
The Department of Homeland Security just rolled out a new website for its city-occupying task forces that looks, more than anything, like a vibe-coded pitch deck. Launched on Friday, HSTF.gov was firs...
Mother Jones
Apr 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
How Trump’s pursuit of Powell is warping prosecutorial power
The danger is not just what happens to one Fed chair but the precedent set when a criminal investigation is kept alive because it creates politically useful pressure. The post How Trump’s pursuit of P...
MS NOW
Apr 18, 2026 - ms.now
Jamie Raskin’s 25th Amendment push is a distraction. But there’s a better solution.
The 25th Amendment is no substitute for impeachment. A proposed panel of doctors and ex-politicians can’t replace Congress doing its job. The post Jamie Raskin’s 25th Amendment push is a distraction. ...
MS NOW
Apr 18, 2026 - ms.now
Mamdani brings Obama to NYC for meeting
The meeting, held at a child care center in the Bronx, comes after Obama offered to be a “sounding board” for the mayor.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - politico.com
Joe Rogan’s down on Trump and MAGA — but he’s still hardcore MAHA
The influential podcaster continues to spread RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine gospel — and a new poll shows more Americans are growing comfortable with having measles back. The post Joe Rogan’s down on Trump a...
MS NOW
Apr 18, 2026 - ms.now
Jan. 6 mastermind John Eastman has rightly been disbarred
Eastman engaged in the type of conduct that threatens not only the integrity of the legal profession, but also the rule of law itself. The post Jan. 6 mastermind John Eastman has rightly been disbarr...
MS NOW
Apr 18, 2026 - ms.now
ICE deported 174 Daca recipients through most of last year, agency head says in letter
So-called Dreamers – undocumented immigrants who arrived as children – were allowed to stay in US under Obama-era programFrom January through September 2025, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships
The strait is closed until the U.S. blockade is lifted, Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy said Saturday night. The post Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships appeared fi...
MS NOW
Apr 18, 2026 - ms.now
‘A trend that can’t be ignored’: Dems have made up ground in nearly every election since Trump took office
POLITICO’s analysis shows a clear trend in red and blue districts alike.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE
Funding cuts hit clinics as universities partner with immigration agencies, raising fears for students.
Truthout
Apr 18, 2026 - truthout.org
Regime change in Iran remains as necessary as ever
As long as the current regime remains in power, Iran will continue pursuing the same policies it has for decades and remain a threat to the United States. The post Regime change in Iran remains as nec...
MS NOW
Apr 18, 2026 - ms.now
U.S. reverses course, extends Russian oil sanctions waiver
Just days earlier, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. would not be “renewing the general license on Russian oil.” The post U.S. reverses course, extends Russian oil sanctions waiver appear...
MS NOW
Apr 18, 2026 - ms.now
Exposing a Global Surveillance Empire
In June, a sharp-suited Austrian executive from a global surveillance company told a prospective client that he could “go to prison” for organizing the deal they were discussing. But the conversation ...
Mother Jones
Apr 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules
Construction was stopped after suit challenged president’s authority to raze East Wing without congressional approvalThe Trump administration can continue building a $400m White House ballroom at the ...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time
The meeting comes as the New York mayor, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Donald Trump. The meeting comes just over a week after Mamdani...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 18, 2026 - pbs.org
Podcasters, Presidents, and Psychedelics: How Joe Rogan Got Trump Into Ibogaine
President Trump signed an executive order on Saturday calling for the acceleration of research on certain psychedelic drugs as treatments for depression and other conditions. Podcaster Joe Rogan stood...
Mother Jones
Apr 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
America’s Next Moon Mission Depends on Elon Musk, for Better or Worse
Elon Musk has long been in an on-again, off-again relationship with the moon. Though just last year he called it “a distraction”—saying his focus was shifting exclusively to Mars—he now seems to be re...
Mother Jones
Apr 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
FBI chief Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic over report on heavy drinking
But the Atlantic reporter who wrote the explosive story defended her reporting, telling MS NOW, “I stand by every word.” The post FBI chief Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic over report on heav...
MS NOW
Apr 18, 2026 - ms.now
Police use gas and rubber bullets on activists at beagle facility in Wisconsin
Law enforcement rebuffs protesters at breeding and biomedical research farm amid attempt to remove dogsA chaotic scene unfolded Saturday at a beagle breeding and biomedical research facility in Wiscon...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
The simple question that could change your career
Job seekers attend a career fair in Harlem hosted by Assemblymember Jordan Wright on December 10, 2025, in New York City. | Spencer Platt/Getty Images Devon Fritz had his midlife crisis a little ear...
Vox
Apr 18, 2026 - vox.com
Trump signs executive order on psychedelic drugs — with Joe Rogan by his side
“I got a call from a number of people, including the great Joe Rogan, and he said, ‘We have to do something about this.’ And I looked into it.” The post Trump signs executive order on psychedelic drug...
MS NOW
Apr 18, 2026 - ms.now
For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent
Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
New York’s Anti-Rich Current Reaches Apex With Second-Home Tax Plan
With a new tax proposal, the threat of a building workers’ strike and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s shunning of the Met Gala, the city’s wealth gap was on full display.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
Mamdani and Obama Lead Preschool Singalong to Promote Free Child Care
In their first public appearance together, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Barack Obama met up for some joking and singing on Saturday at a Bronx child care center.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
Jon Ossoff calls out ‘Mar-a-Lago mafia’ amid presidential bid rumors
Georgia senator says Americans will pay for Trump’s Iran war, and family’s corruption, with child and health care cutsAt a campaign rally in Augusta, Georgia, on Saturday, the Democratic senator Jon O...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on?
Suspicious wagers on the US-Israel war in Iran are creating huge windfalls and raising concerns among lawmakersSixteen bets made $100,000 each accurately predicting the timing of the US airstrikes aga...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump announces reforms to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments
President signed executive order directing FDA to expedite review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaineDonald Trump on Saturday announced reforms intended to speed up access to medical research and ...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
How a fiery attack on Sam Altman’s home unfolded
Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO’s home comes amid growing discontent against artificial intelligenceIn the early hours of 10 April, a man approached the gate of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s house in ...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Can a new biopic change your mind about Michael Jackson?
In life, the singer’s image was shaken by abuse allegations. In death, he is a billion-dollar businessIn December 1993, Michael Jackson’s genitals were photographed by the Santa Barbara county sheriff...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Who’d have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution? | George Monbiot
The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable. Environmentalists are now being seen for the pragmatists that they areDonald Trump has done more to accelerate the energy trans...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Péter Magyar’s real coup was winning over loyal Orbán voters – not preaching to the converted
He is no progressive but unlike the old opposition, the Tisza leader listened to Orbán’s rural baseThe international audience observing the Hungarian election result is likely to settle on a view that...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Venezuela’s Machado to hold Madrid rally as opposition frozen out after Maduro capture
Exiled leader to revive push for change amid US backing of Delcy Rodríguez and delays to democratic transitionVenezuela’s opposition leader, María Corina Machado, will seek to revive her push for poli...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Young Bulgarians hold out for change in eighth election in five years
Voters broadly split along generational lines as pro-Russian former president leads in pollsAnna Bodakova’s days tend to be rather hectic at the moment. Hopping between meeting voters on the street, p...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Arizona midterms begin with spotlight on largest county's controversial election system
Much of the political spotlight this election year in Arizona has been focused on the office that runs elections in Maricopa County, the state's largest. Republican Justin Heap is overseeing elections...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 18, 2026 - pbs.org
Crypto Critic Maxine Waters’s New Primary Foe Got Over Two-Thirds of Money From Crypto
Maxine Waters, the scourge of crypto, could become Financial Services Committee chair if Democrats win the House in midterm elections. The post Crypto Critic Maxine Waters’s New Primary Foe Got Over T...
The Intercept
Apr 18, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump Signs Executive Order to Loosen Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs
The president’s executive order is intended to accelerate research into the compounds’ efficacy in treating mental health disorders like severe depression and PTSD.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk’: Why This Student Group Moved On
Students at the University of Arkansas disagreed with Turning Point’s direction, pointing to challenges ahead for the conservative group.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
U.S. Officials Visited Havana to Lay Out Proposals for Cuban Reforms
The delegation told Cuba’s leadership that it had only a narrow window of time to make the economic and political changes demanded by the Trump administration.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility
Some 1,000 protesters tried to storm a private breeding and lab facility in Wisconsin in an effort to steal thousands of beagles that are bred for medical experimentation.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’
IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait during brief window when shipping lane had reopenedAnalysis: Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards pea...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pope Leo says he was not ‘trying to debate’ Trump over US attack on Iran
Pontiff says that despite ‘certain narrative that has not been accurate’, he will continue to preach message of peaceSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPope L...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
War isn’t a ‘moral’ issue – at least not for the Trump administration | Dave Schilling
The US president’s grudge match with the pope underlines how religion really functions in American politicsI’m not a particularly religious person, even though everyone tells me how cool believing in ...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Is Meghan Markle really the most trolled person in the world? | Arwa Mahdawi
I have a lot of sympathy for Meghan but, at times, I do think that the Duchess of Sussex could do with putting her trials and tribulations in perspectiveIran may have reopened the strait of Hormuz, bu...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Ignorance and cruelty’: former USAID official details devastation inflicted by Doge cuts
Nicholas Enrich was an eyewitness to the dismantling of the US foreign aid organization by the Trump administrationSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxNicholas...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Father of man who inspired Super Mario was also named Luigi, researcher finds
Elisabeth Zetland, a senior researcher at MyHeritage, found that the actual Luigi had immigrated to US from ItalyGaming enthusiasts have known for years that Nintendo named its mustachioed, superhero ...
The Guardian
Apr 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end
Iran's military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has "returned to its previous state." The announcement came after President Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 18, 2026 - npr.org
Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.
BBC News
Apr 18, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump signs order to hasten review of psychedelics
Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government's most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs. But the administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spu...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 18, 2026 - pbs.org
The President and the Pope
Panelists joined to discuss Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV for his comments about the war in Iran.
The Atlantic
Apr 18, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Texas Doctor Who Led Measles Response Joins CDC Under RFK Jr.
Jennifer Shuford joins leadership as agency grapples with internal departures and shifting vaccine guidance.
Truthout
Apr 18, 2026 - truthout.org
Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Return as Ceasefire Unravels
Tehran tightens control after accusing the US of breaching deal, raising fears of renewed conflict.
Truthout
Apr 18, 2026 - truthout.org
The Bombs Have Slowed, But Israel Controls Every Aspect of Our Lives in Gaza
We still find small moments of joy amid the restrictions, proving that we can endure and resist.
Truthout
Apr 18, 2026 - truthout.org
J. D. Vance’s Bumpy Ride
It wasn’t the first time that Trump had debased someone who serves him. It wasn’t even the first time that Vance had had to downplay a blasphemy-themed A.I. image.