Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-22
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
The Counterterrorism Czar Without a Counterterrorism Plan
The post The Counterterrorism Czar Without a Counterterrorism Plan appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 21, 2026 - propublica.org
As Fuel Prices Soar, Climate Leaders Urge Democrats to Tie Clean Energy to Affordability
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Democrats should get louder in championing clean energy’s affordability and resili...
Mother Jones
Apr 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
Rival PACs line up to target GOP cosponsors of immigration bill
The Dignity Act, a bipartisan immigration reform bill, has sparked a revolt on the political right.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.com
In California, Israel is emerging as a defining Democratic test
As the war in Iran stretches on, it is inflaming an intraparty rift with ramifications for the midterms and the run-up to 2028.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.com
Mullin: No more money to pay DHS employees as of May
Republicans are trying to put forward a funding package that would fund most of the agencies under the Department of Homeland Security.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Fed chair pick Warsh vows independence at Senate hearing
Democrats challenged the former Morgan Stanley banker over his perceived allegiance to the president, but his nomination depends on two Republicans. The post Trump Fed chair pick Warsh vows independen...
MS NOW
Apr 21, 2026 - ms.now
The 1 question that will dominate Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination hearing
Warsh’s performance on Tuesday could determine whether he can clear the Senate, where he enjoys broad support from the GOP but may get few Democratic votes.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.com
RFK Jr. is in his influencer era
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and podcaster Joe Rogan stand behind President Donald Trump at a White House announcement on psychedelics on April 18, 2026. | Allison Robbert/The Washington Pos...
Vox
Apr 21, 2026 - vox.com
RFK Jr.’s followers will help the GOP in midterms, Kennedy adviser tells POLITICO’s Health Summit
Calley Means said the health secretary and Trump are working in “lockstep.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.com
ICE Is Looking For Parking in New York City — For a 150-Vehicle Deportation Fleet
With its last contract expiring, activists say garage owners should spurn ICE to avoid becoming complicit in Trump’s deportation blitz. The post ICE Is Looking For Parking in New York City — For a 15...
The Intercept
Apr 21, 2026 - theintercept.com
The war in Iran isn’t ending — it’s becoming something new
The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 16, 2026, in the Arabian Sea. | US Navy via Getty Images Are the US and Iran on the verge of...
Vox
Apr 21, 2026 - vox.com
Senate Democrats seize on new allegations against Patel, press DOJ to preserve documents
After making the case that the FBI director “must resign immediately,” Chuck Schumer sent a provocative letter to the acting attorney general about Patel. The post Senate Democrats seize on new allega...
MS NOW
Apr 21, 2026 - ms.now
House Democrat urges federal probes of CPAC after Hungarian leader’s troubling allegation
Rep. Mike Levin of California said alleged payments made by Hungary to the U.S.-based Conservative Political Action Conference could constitute election interference. The post House Democrat urges fed...
MS NOW
Apr 21, 2026 - ms.now
Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s being ‘targeted’ by the Trump administration
FBI Director Kash Patel previously said the bureau was severing ties with the civil rights group. The post Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s being ‘targeted’ by the Trump administration appeared ...
MS NOW
Apr 21, 2026 - ms.now
Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort
If approved, the redistricting effort could deliver Democrats a 10-to-1 seat advantage in Virginia, which amounts to a net pickup of as many as four House seats.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.com
Yet another resignation brings fresh shame to one of the worst Congresses ever
When the number of resignations easily surpasses the number of major bills passed, it’s a reminder of just how embarrassing this Congress has become. The post Yet another resignation brings fresh sham...
MS NOW
Apr 21, 2026 - ms.now
The awful irony in Tennessee’s ‘Charlie Kirk Act’
Tennessee Republicans have advanced the “Charlie Kirk Act,” which severely restricts the ability of college students to demonstrate and to register their dissent with public speakers. The post The awf...
MS NOW
Apr 21, 2026 - ms.now
The Real Reason Tucker Carlson Is Turning on Trump
Tucker Carlson would very much like you to forgive him for backing Donald Trump all these years. “It’s not enough to say ‘I changed my mind’ or ‘this is bad, I’m out,'” Carlson said on his news podcas...
Mother Jones
Apr 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
U.S. Personnel Who Died in Mexico Were Working For the CIA, Sources Say
Two Americans killed in Mexico, previously identified only as “staff from the United States Embassy,” participated in a raid on a drug lab. The post U.S. Personnel Who Died in Mexico Were Working For ...
The Intercept
Apr 21, 2026 - theintercept.com
Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year
The El Gamal family, including two 5-year-old children, reportedly faced severe medical neglect in the Dilley facility.
Truthout
Apr 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Journalists push for ‘forceful defense of freedom of the press’ at dinner attended by Trump
It is, shall we say, awkward that this president will attend an event that is supposed to honor and celebrate the free press in this country. The post Journalists push for ‘forceful defense of freedo...
MS NOW
Apr 21, 2026 - ms.now
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘I would have won Vietnam very quickly, if I were president’
In today’s newsletter: GOP outraising the Democrats, FEMA cuts and more. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘I would have won Vietnam very quickly, if I were president’ appeared first on MS NOW...
MS NOW
Apr 21, 2026 - ms.now
Oz unveils nationwide plan to tackle Medicaid fraud at POLITICO Summit
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will have to audit states “more aggressively” if they don't take the request seriously, Administrator Mehmet Oz said.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.com
What do we lose when we erase ugliness?
This story was originally published in The Highlight, Vox’s member-exclusive magazine. To get access to member-exclusive stories every month, become a Vox Member today.We’re in a moment of cultural fa...
Vox
Apr 21, 2026 - vox.com
Hegseth takes another step backward, scraps Pentagon policy on flu vaccines
For nearly 250 years, U.S. military leaders have prioritized inoculating the troops. It’s a lesson the current defense secretary hasn’t learned. The post Hegseth takes another step backward, scraps Pe...
MS NOW
Apr 21, 2026 - ms.now
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress following House ethics violations
The Florida Democrat is facing allegations that she stole $5 million worth of federal disaster relief funds to finance her campaign. The post Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress fol...
MS NOW
Apr 21, 2026 - ms.now
Mark Cuban is moving on from Kamala Harris
The billionaire investor who supported the former vice president in 2024 isn't planning to in 2028.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.com
Trump wants $1.5tn for the Pentagon – and cuts to healthcare and housing | Steven Greenhouse
The president’s proposed $445bn increase in military spending would batter popular domestic programs as millions struggleWith Americans focused on Donald Trump’s deeply unpopular war against Iran, far...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Deaths in ICE Custody Surge in 2026, Averaging 1 Every Week
Advocate Setareh Ghandehari says rampant medical neglect and abuse are largely responsible for the rise in deaths.
Truthout
Apr 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.
Iranian leaders fear being burned again by President Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Middle East crisis live: US-Iran talks in doubt as JD Vance’s Pakistan trip reportedly on hold
Officials say US vice-president has not yet left Washington for Islamabad after Donald Trump said he did not want to extend ceasefireTrump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears endJ...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s Fed chair pick says he’ll maintain independence – but won’t say president lost 2020 election
Kevin Warsh says ‘we need to take politics out of monetary policy’ as Elizabeth Warren calls him Trump’s ‘sock puppet’US politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s nominee for US Federal Reserve cha...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented by it’
Podcaster admits he ‘misled’ supporters as his rift with the US president deepens over the Iran warUS politics live – latest updatesTucker Carlson, a conservative podcaster, has said he is “tormented”...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Terrible poll ratings would bother some politicians. Donald Trump isn’t one of them | Arwa Mahdawi
A low approval rating will not cause the US president to hang his head in shame. He’s more likely to dig inYou’ll know the famous quote, bastardised from a 1926 column by the Baltimore journalist HL M...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Requests for US legal aid linked to Palestine activism far surpass pre-2023 levels
Civil rights group logs 300% yearly rise from before war and says ‘authoritarian repression … went into overdrive’A civil rights group dedicated to the defense of pro-Palestinian speech said that requ...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
WATCH: Kevin Warsh testifies in Senate Banking confirmation hearing for Fed chair
President Donald Trump's nominee to chair the Federal Reserve said Tuesday that he never promised the White House that he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the cent...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 21, 2026 - pbs.org
Democracy Now! 2026-04-21 Tuesday
Headlines for April 21, 2026; Deaths in ICE Custody Skyrocket: 2026 Toll Reaches 17, on Average One a Week; Caught in the Crackdown: Cases Against Arrested Anti-ICE Protesters Keep Falling Apart; Anim...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 21, 2026 - democracynow.org
Is it wrong to send your kid to private school?
Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. It’s based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has multiple values that ar...
Vox
Apr 21, 2026 - vox.com
This is how Democrats say Oversight Republicans are trying to quash the Epstein investigation
The committee chair has started hosting frequent “roundtables,” where his members can’t force subpoena votes.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.com
Trump threatens more US strikes in Iran as ceasefire deadline looms
The president said he is unwilling to extend a three-week ceasefire again, even if progress is made in peace talks.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.com
What to Know About Virginia’s Redistricting Fight
The election on Tuesday is part of a coast-to-coast fight between Republicans and Democrats ahead of the midterms.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Virginia votes on new congressional map with control of House at stake
Backed by Abigail Spanberger, the measure could boost Democrats and counter Donald Trump’s redistricting pushUS politics live – latest updatesVirginia voters will decide on Tuesday whether to adopt ne...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Carney names broad team to advise on tense US-Canada trade talks
Conservatives and former provincial premiers among those PM names to advisory committee on economic relationsCanada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, says his new advisory committee on economic relations...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why is the Maga project teetering? Because not even Trump supporters voted for this dysfunction | Moira Donegan
The president’s fixation on culture-war grievances is a colossal misreading of voters who just want prices to come down. He has forgotten why he was re-electedIn a carefully coordinated publicity stun...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Here is the biggest problem Washington faces: Iran sees no need to compromise | Sina Toossi
The US has failed to bomb Iran into submission. Now, from the strait of Hormuz to nuclear concessions, Tehran senses its position strengtheningIran’s delegation to the first round of post-ceasefire ta...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
See You on the Other Side by Jay McInerney review – the clumsy finale of a classic New York series
The bright young things of 1992’s Brightness Falls are now in their 60s in this verbose, clunky novel that seems more interested in lifestyle than inner livesMore than 40 years ago, Jay McInerney’s de...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Here are 3 takeaways as Trump's pick to lead the Fed faces a confirmation fight
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve went before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - npr.org
Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a DOJ criminal probe over paid informants
The Alabama-based civil rights organization made the announcement Tuesday, saying President Donald Trump's administration appears to be preparing legal action against it or its employees.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 21, 2026 - pbs.org
Another Trump Cabinet Member Departs in Scandal
Lori Chavez-DeRemer was supposed to take the GOP in a more worker-friendly direction. Instead she joins a group of dismissed administration officials.
The Atlantic
Apr 21, 2026 - theatlantic.com
There Are Eric Swalwells Across State Governments
Two lawmakers—Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales—resigned from office last week amid unrelated House Ethics Committee investigations over alleged sexual misconduct. And yesterday, the Committee stated th...
Mother Jones
Apr 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
Southern Poverty Law Center Says It Is Under Investigation by Justice Dept.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating hate groups, has been accused by Republicans of unfairly targeting conservative and Christian organizations.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Virginia Redistricting Referendum: What to Watch
Republicans have built a small advantage from the gerrymandering clash so far, but Virginia voters could change that.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Redistricting War Has Come to Virginia
Voters in Virginia are deciding whether to adopt a new gerrymandered congressional map that benefits Democrats. Nick Corasaniti, a politics reporter, explains the role Virginia’s new map is playing in...
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Why are respected film-makers suddenly embracing AI?
From Soderbergh to Aronofsky, esteemed Hollywood directors are starting to find ways to include artificial intelligence in the production of their filmsIn Steven Soderbergh’s beguiling new movie The C...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon village
Israel Defense Forces say the ‘soldiers’ conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and value’Two Israeli soldiers have been removed from combat duty and sentenced to 30 days in jail after one used a...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Two US officials who died after Mexico drug raid reported to be CIA agents
Mexico to investigate possible breach of its constitution and assess US’s role in anti-drug operation near ChihuahuaMexico has launched an investigation into a possible breach of its constitution as i...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s latest border wall plans to slice through Big Bend national park: ‘Our lives are being upended’
The rural Texas region, long spared, is being fast-tracked for the border wall amid bipartisan oppositionTractors suddenly appeared at the entrance to Chispa Road near the US-Mexico border in rural Bi...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jon Stewart on Trump’s strategy in Iran: ‘Malignant narcissism and impulsivity’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s inability to articulate a coherent war aim and a new report on Kash Patel’s drinkingLate-night hosts examined Donald Trump’s incoherent strategy on Iran and a new bo...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Nine lessons for the US from Viktor Orbán’s defeat | Kenneth Roth
As US elections approach, the Hungarian prime minister’s loss is a reminder that history does not march relentlessly toward autocracyViktor Orbán’s electoral loss was a slap in the face for Donald Tru...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
NFL draft questions: what should the Jets do at No 2, is Love worth it and will the Cowboys trade up?
Fernando Mendoza is a lock to go No 1, but what happens after is less certain. From a difference-making running back to a polarizing QB, we look at the biggest questions entering draft nightThe draft ...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Muslim kids are really underrepresented’: the animated movie where medieval maths meets eager young minds
Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their ...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fifteen years after Steve Jobs, Tim Cook leaves a dramatically different Apple
Cook exported the smartphone revolution from the US to the world and turned Apple into one of the most powerful and profitable companies on EarthAfter 15 years, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s to...
The Guardian
Apr 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Talks with Iran are in doubt as Vance delays his trip without word if Iran will join
The U.S. and Iran were expected to begin a new round of talks in Pakistan this week, but there's increasing uncertainty about when or if they will happen.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - npr.org
She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job
Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - npr.org
Trump administration's rollback of regulations frustrates some in MAHA movement
A major concern for the Make America Healthy Again movement is the harmful effects of chemicals and toxins, but the coalition is growing increasingly frustrated by the Trump administration's actions.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - npr.org
The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.
BBC News
Apr 21, 2026 - bbc.com
Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.
BBC News
Apr 21, 2026 - bbc.com
A timeline of Trump's shifting statements about how long the Iran war will last
Since the U.S. and Israel launched the strikes against Iran Feb. 28, President Donald Trump has made contradictory statements about the timeline to end the war. He has repeatedly declared victory and ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 21, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump will participate in marathon Bible-reading event with other top Republicans
The America Reads the Bible event — with each participant reading a passage aloud — is being livestreamed this week from the Museum of the Bible in Washington and other locations.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 21, 2026 - pbs.org
Retail sales up a sharp 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war
Excluding gas prices, the growth was a slim 0.6%, helped in part by government tax refunds and warm weather.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 21, 2026 - pbs.org
An Extra-Embarrassing White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Why is Donald Trump breaking bread with the “enemy of the people”?
The Atlantic
Apr 21, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Effort to Force Hospitals to Halt Trans Youth Care
The judgment overturns the Kennedy Declaration, which has forced 40 hospitals to drop gender affirming care for minors.
Truthout
Apr 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Hungarian Prime Minister-Elect Says Country Will Arrest Netanyahu If He Visits
Peter Magyar said the country will halt its withdrawal from the ICC that was initiated by his successor, Viktor Orbán.
Truthout
Apr 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Administration Is Using Christianity to Justify Murder and Empire
There is no love of the stranger in Trump, Vance, and Hegseth's embrace of imperial Christianity.
Truthout
Apr 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Why millennials are feral for chicken Caesar wraps
For most Americans who have ever eaten lunch, a chicken Caesar wrap is simply a tortilla-wrapped tangle of lettuce, grilled chicken, and creamy dressing. But aficionados see this midday meal item as e...
Vox
Apr 21, 2026 - vox.com
Trial begins in Kabul airport attack; defense says U.S. ‘got the wrong man’
Federal prosecutors allege Mohammad Sharifullah helped orchestrate the 2021 bombing by scouting out a potential route for the suicide bomber on behalf of ISIS-K.
National
Apr 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Chavez-DeRemer stepping down as Labor secretary
The scandal-ridden secretary is the latest member of President Donald Trump's Cabinet to exit.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 20, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s “Petro-Imperialism” Is Pushing the US and Iran to the Brink
Petro-imperialism is back in a big way. On Monday, Iran’s military vowed to execute “necessary action” against US forces after it fired at and seized an Iranian-flagged ship the day before—destroying ...
Mother Jones
Apr 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Is a Catch-22
“If it works, it’s not great for the US. And if it doesn’t work, it’s also not great for the US.” That’s what Jeff Colgan, a political science professor and director of the Climate Solutions Lab at th...
Mother Jones
Apr 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Corporations Are Getting Tariff Refunds. Americans? Not So Much.
The Trump administration has officially begun the process of repaying up to $175 billion in illegally collected tariffs, following a February Supreme Court ruling. It’s the biggest such repayment prog...
Mother Jones
Apr 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Infowars’ Endless Afterlife
“I thought we’d be shut down last year,” Alex Jones marveled on-air in January. “I thought we’d be shut down last month,” he continued, exhorting his audience to consider buying one of the fundraiser ...
Mother Jones
Apr 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Palantir Wants to Bring Back the Draft
On Sunday afternoon, Palantir, the defense-tech company that sells software to clients like ICE, the US military, and the Israeli military, decided to give us all a piece of their mind. The company’s ...
Mother Jones
Apr 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Progressive Group Founded by Bernie Sanders Endorses Billionaire for California Governor
Our Revolution is hoping to rally Democrats to Tom Steyer to prevent a Republican from taking the governor's mansion. The post Progressive Group Founded by Bernie Sanders Endorses Billionaire for Cali...
The Intercept
Apr 20, 2026 - theintercept.com
How the Lebanon Ceasefire Could Make It Harder to End the War on Iran
The deal is a welcome reprieve from Israel’s bombing — but separating Lebanon from the ceasefire with Iran sets a dangerous precedent. The post How the Lebanon Ceasefire Could Make It Harder to End th...
The Intercept
Apr 20, 2026 - theintercept.com
WI GOP Gov Candidate Mocks Dem Over Her Factual Observations on Climate Crisis
Hailstorms cause millions of dollars in property damage yearly in Wisconsin, mostly to the state's farmland.
Truthout
Apr 20, 2026 - truthout.org
The lucky few who can apply for tariff refunds
A press conference by President Donald Trump on tariffs is displayed on a television as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during on February 20, 2026. | Michael M. Santiago/Gett...
Vox
Apr 20, 2026 - vox.com
Top Biden Official Supports Trump Iran Attack, Says Biden May Have Done The Same
Hochstein said Democratic officials simulated attacks on Iran “because that may have had to happen under our watch.”
Truthout
Apr 20, 2026 - truthout.org
California Dems want to quickly fill Swalwell’s seat. They’re hitting a snag.
Some Dems hope rallying around a single candidate would ensure that person wins an outright majority in the primary and could be quickly sworn in.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 20, 2026 - politico.com
Trump signs memos to boost US fossil-fuel production for ‘defense readiness’
President claims ‘inadequate’ supply presents security threat and orders expansion of oil, coal and gas productionDonald Trump on Monday released a series of memos that doubled down on his support of ...
The Guardian
Apr 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Aides Keeping the President in the Dark
Donald Trump’s advisers are treating him like he can’t handle the reality of the war in Iran. They might be right—but that fact is a danger to the constitutional order.
The Atlantic
Apr 20, 2026 - theatlantic.com
DOJ’s First ‘Weaponization’ Report Is a Bust
The document purports to show bias under the Biden administration—and fails spectacularly.
The Atlantic
Apr 20, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Palantir Posts Manifesto Lamenting Post-War “Neutering” of Nazi Germany
The surveillance giant has exploded in value as it’s scored massive contracts from the Trump administration.
Truthout
Apr 20, 2026 - truthout.org
As Fuel Protests Sweep Ireland, the Left Points to Imperialism as the Culprit
Activists in Ireland are refusing the co-optation of fuel protests by the far right and demanding government action.
Truthout
Apr 20, 2026 - truthout.org
Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025
Output from solar farms rose by a third while electricity from fossil fuels fell, research from thinktank revealsUK shifts older wind and solar farms to fixed-price deals to reduce price shocksAll of ...
The Guardian
Apr 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is insider trading corrupting Trump's White House?
And will new claims about FBI Director Kash Patel’s behaviour get him fired?
BBC News
Apr 20, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Next round of U.S.-Iran talks in doubt as tensions rise ahead of ceasefire deadline
An American delegation, led by Vice President Vance, will soon leave for Pakistan to resume talks with Iran over the nearly two-month-long war. Iranian officials have been noncommittal about attending...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 20, 2026 - pbs.org
A Data Center Is Getting a $77 Million Tax Break. It Promises to Create 1 Job.
The type of tax break given to the JPMorganChase data center was designed to attract companies that bring steady jobs.
Truthout
Apr 20, 2026 - truthout.org
Supreme Court to review Catholic preschools’ bid for LGBTQ exemption
The Colorado schools say they’re being excluded from funding because of their denial of enrollment to children of LGBTQ parents, which the state deems discriminatory.