Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-23
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
The Supreme Court will decide if migrants can be sent back to war zones
People attend a funeral ceremony for a policeman at the Notre-Dame du Perpetuel Secours church in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 7, 2025. | Guerinault Louis/Anadolu via Getty Images Imagine that you ar...
Vox
Apr 22, 2026 - vox.com
Tulsi Gabbard’s Dangerous War
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 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Short and Ridiculous Trial of a Protester Arrested in an Inflatable Penis Costume
An Alabama cop who confronted the No Kings protester claimed she posed a risk to public safety. The judge was unconvinced. The post The Short and Ridiculous Trial of a Protester Arrested in an Inflata...
The Intercept
Apr 22, 2026 - theintercept.com
The fight for paid parental leave is more winnable than you think
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. The United States is one of th...
Vox
Apr 22, 2026 - vox.com
Coalition repairs, red-meat speeches and personnel moves: The White House jumps into midterms mode
The dive comes as the president’s poll numbers sag and Republicans grow increasingly concerned about their midterms prospects.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - politico.com
Gas prices are still high. The midterm clock is ticking.
The looming summer driving season — and elections that will determine control of Congress — are putting pressure on the Trump administration.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - politico.com
Florida’s Notorious “Alligator Alcatraz” Can Remain Open, Court Rules
The infamous Florida immigrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” can remain open, an appeals court ruled Tuesday, overturning a lower judge’s decision to close the facility because it vio...
Mother Jones
Apr 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.
If you’re reading this, chances are you care a lot about fighting climate change, and that’s great. The climate emergency threatens all of humanity. And although the world has started to make some pro...
Vox
Apr 22, 2026 - vox.com
Virginia Dems Just Won a Major Battle in Trump’s Redistricting War
Last summer, when Donald Trump began pressuring GOP-controlled states to redraw their congressional maps mid-decade, Republicans had a lofty goal: pick up a dozen or more seats in an effort to fend of...
Mother Jones
Apr 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe; ‘I want to say I’m sorry for misleading people’
In today’s newsletter: Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Democrats’ redistricting victory in Virginia, President Trump’s approval at an all-time low, and more. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe; ‘I wa...
MS NOW
Apr 22, 2026 - ms.now
Capital control: States strip power from cities, counties
Climate change and the energy transition are driving a wave of state laws overriding local governments, with both parties driving their preferred policies.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - politico.com
Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms
Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concernsUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA trio of po...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Immigration officer charged after shoving protester to ground in Colorado
The Colorado charges came days after Minnesota prosecutors charged an ICE officer in an alleged February road rage incident. The post Immigration officer charged after shoving protester to ground in C...
MS NOW
Apr 22, 2026 - ms.now
WATCH LIVE: Senate meets as Republicans try to secure DHS funding through budget reconciliation
The Senate voted on Tuesday to launch a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history. The 52-46 vote was the first step in a budg...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 22, 2026 - pbs.org
Majority Backs Trump Impeachment—Even One in Five of His Own Voters
A majority of American adults say that the US House should vote to impeach President Trump—including one-in-five people who voted for him in 2024. A new poll by Strength in Numbers, a data-based news ...
Mother Jones
Apr 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
New England Has Become a Mecca for Enormous Grid Storage Batteries
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Enormous new batteries keep appearing on the grid, making it devilishly tricky to ...
Mother Jones
Apr 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
Pentagon Erases Wounded U.S. Troops From Iran War Casualty List: “Definition of a Cover-up”
The U.S. government altered its tally of American casualties — inexplicably scrubbing 15 wounded-in-action troops from the count. The post Pentagon Erases Wounded U.S. Troops From Iran War Casualty Li...
The Intercept
Apr 22, 2026 - theintercept.com
What President Trump gets wrong, and probably right, in his latest Supreme Court rant
Trump makes a likely correct prediction that he will lose the birthright citizenship case. The post What President Trump gets wrong, and probably right, in his latest Supreme Court rant appeared fir...
MS NOW
Apr 22, 2026 - ms.now
Senate Democrats push back against DOJ resistance in Tom Homan probe
A trio of senators made the case that the Homan controversy is “a matter of widespread and exceptional media interest.” The Justice Department disagreed. The post Senate Democrats push back against DO...
MS NOW
Apr 22, 2026 - ms.now
Trump hopes to stifle dissent as war with Iran becomes even more unpopular
If the president thinks bullying and name-calling will silence his critics, he should probably start lowering his expectations. The post Trump hopes to stifle dissent as war with Iran becomes even mor...
MS NOW
Apr 22, 2026 - ms.now
Data center moratorium a fault line in Dem primaries
The push for a nationwide moratorium is gaining traction in some House primaries, putting Democrats at odds over energy and economic growth.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - politico.com
Grindr is on the political rise
The LGBTQ+ dating app has expanded its political presence since Donald Trump’s return to office as it seeks to flex its influence muscles on a range of policy priorities.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats won the redistricting fight in Virginia. Was Trump’s gerrymandering war all for nothing?
The Democratic counteroffensive to GOP efforts to redraw maps sets the stage for Republicans to lose in the midtermsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxMonths ...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Another Trump official exits in scandal
Former Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer departs a Women's History Month event in the East Room of the White House on March 12, 2026. | Al Drago/Getty Images This story appeared in T...
Vox
Apr 22, 2026 - vox.com
Trump weighs consequences for NATO allies on ‘naughty’ list
The effort is the latest sign President Donald Trump plans to make good on his threats against members not deemed “model allies."
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - politico.com
Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID
Trump administration had filed suit against the 2025 law, arguing it would threaten officers’ safety Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAn appeals court has b...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
California Is Rife With Hospice Fraud. But Whose Fault Is It?
The Trump administration and Democratic state leaders are blaming each other for what everyone agrees is a big problem. The president has targeted California and Gov. Gavin Newsom in particular.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
What is May Day Strong, the ‘no work, no school, no shopping’ protests against Trump?
Day of action to support workers set for 1 May – who is organizing May Day Strong, and how can people join?Anyone who attended one of the 3,000 No Kings protests in March might have learned of the lat...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Truth Social CEO Out After $1.1 Billion in Losses
Devin Nunes was not an obvious choice to run a fledgling social media network, but after $1.1 billion in losses, the former dairy farmer and congressman is out as the head of Truth Social. Donald Trum...
Mother Jones
Apr 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump floats pitiful conspiracy theory about Virginia race ahead of midterm elections
The president’s latest nonsense is notable because of the degree to which it’s a sign of things to come. The post Trump floats pitiful conspiracy theory about Virginia race ahead of midterm elections ...
MS NOW
Apr 22, 2026 - ms.now
With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress
Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Middle East crisis live: Iran says it has seized two ships in strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
State media says the ships have been transferred to Iran’s coastTrump announces ceasefire extensionWhy Trump’s erratic commentary is the real block to an Iran dealIf you’re just joining us, here’s the...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds
Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elec...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
WATCH: Bessent testifies on Trump's Treasury Department budget request before Senate committee
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubled down on economic pressures on Iran on Tuesday.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 22, 2026 - pbs.org
On the Brink of Global Recession
The economist Adam Posen on the effect of the war in Iran on the world’s economy and the darkening economic outlook for the United States. Plus: A shifting partisan balance of power and Ask Not: The K...
The Atlantic
Apr 22, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Earth Is Worth Saving. Here’s How We Do It.
As NASA’s Artemis II journeyed into space earlier this month, one of the astronauts took a photo of Earth lit by the moon. Known as “Hello, World,” it’s the first published photograph of our planet ta...
Mother Jones
Apr 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
A 60-Day Deadline Could Pressure Trump on Ending the Iran War
A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Tucker and Trump’s marriage of convenience heads for divorce court
Conservative host says he’s ‘tormented’ by previous support for Trump – could this presage his own run for president?He can’t live with him and can’t live without him. But, finally, the conservative p...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
RFK Jr faces intense questions in US Senate on measles and flu deaths
Health secretary says ‘I had nothing to do with the measles outbreak’ and claims to support measles and MMR vaccinesThe health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, faced intense questioning from several US...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Should Barron Trump be drafted – or left alone to keep building his $150m fortune? | Arwa Mahdawi
Prominent Maga bros have suggested the 20-year-old son of the US president should be called up this year. Why does this seem so vanishingly unlikely?It can’t be easy being the youngest son of a man wh...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on the Vatican v the White House: Pope Leo is carrying on Francis’s good work | Editorial
The pontiff’s criticisms of Donald Trump’s illegal war in Iran indicate a welcome resolve to follow in his predecessor’s footsepsOne year after the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican this week hosted ...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Federal judge blocks Trump administration restrictions on wind and solar projects
The injunction pauses policy giving senior Trump official direct sign-off on federal clean energy projectsA federal judge in Massachusetts on Tuesday struck down several Trump administration actions s...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr. testifies on Trump's HHS budget request before Senate committees
Sen. Bill Cassidy's roles as a lawmaker, a doctor and a political candidate will collide on Wednesday as he questions Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in two high-stakes Senate hearings.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 22, 2026 - pbs.org
Workers protest at Carl's Jr. in North Hollywood for protection from violent customers
North Hollywood Carl's Jr. workers detailed violent interactions with customers, including robberies and physical assaults, and said the company refused to provide safety training.
World & Nation
Apr 22, 2026 - latimes.com
How a Trump-endorsed Republican could become California's next governor
Steve Hilton's sudden rise in California politics comes a decade and a half after he pitched the U.K. Conservative Party with a very different idea: Britain could learn a lot from the Golden State.
World & Nation
Apr 22, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump’s Enormous Gerrymandering Blunder
The Republican redistricting effort backfires.
The Atlantic
Apr 22, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Howard Lutnick dodges Epstein questions during Senate budget hearing
Sen. Chris Van Hollen grilled Trump’s commerce secretary about why he hasn’t responded to a letter about his ties to the late convicted sex offender. The post Howard Lutnick dodges Epstein questions d...
MS NOW
Apr 22, 2026 - ms.now
Rep. Scott, first Black person to chair Agriculture Committee, has died
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the Georgian a trailblazer who was “fiercely committed to getting things done” for constituents. The post Rep. Scott, first Black person to chair Agricultu...
MS NOW
Apr 22, 2026 - ms.now
Police say Justin Fairfax killed his wife and himself. Here’s what I’d say to their kids.
Every report of a domestic violence murder-suicide — and there have been many — reminds me of the story of my parents. The post Police say Justin Fairfax killed his wife and himself. Here’s what I’d s...
MS NOW
Apr 22, 2026 - ms.now
5th Circuit allows Texas to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
The ruling sets up a likely Supreme Court battle over whether the Texas law violates the constitutional separation of church and state.
National
Apr 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
In Virginia Redistricting Win, Democrats Play Hardball to Thwart Trump
“We cannot bring a stick to a knife fight”: Democrats are increasingly open to extreme measures, including gerrymandering, when the stakes are high.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, Has Tough Task Shedding ‘Sock Puppet’ Label
Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel doubts that he would yield to President Trump’s demand for lower rates.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Administration Nears Loan Deal to Rescue Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal with the struggling company, which is in its second bankruptcy in two years.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘The Rich Don’t Play by the Rules. So Why Should I?’
Why petty theft might be the new political protest.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - nytimes.com
Democrats demand FBI director, Kash Patel, take alcohol abuse test
Amid growing congressional scrutiny of his conduct, Patel has claimed he has ‘never been intoxicated on the job’US politics live – latest updatesHouse judiciary Democrats have launched a formal inquir...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s FCC weighs whether to flag shows with trans or non-binary ‘programming’
Statement on TV ratings system says disclosure is needed for children’s programs that include ‘gender identity issues’The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching a new inquiry into the TV...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
White House close to deal of up to $500m to rescue ailing Spirit Airlines
Rising costs have continued to plague the company, now facing soaring fuel costs due to the war with IranSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe White House is...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Billionaire sues digital currency venture co-founded by Trump and sons for illegal account freezing
Justin Sun alleges World Liberty Financial installed tools to prevent sale of his tokens after they became tradeableBillionaire crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Tuesday sued World Liberty Financial, ...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump extends Iran ceasefire: can a deal be made? - The Latest
Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the US ceasefire with Iran after talks looked increasingly uncertain between both sides. Trump said he would ‘extend the ceasefire until such time as [Iran’s] pr...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Iran negotiations: ‘His word is as good as the gold commode he sits on’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s ‘indefinite’ ceasefire with Iran as peace talks over the unpopular war stall.Late-night hosts reacted to Donald Trump’s indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire as...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Petro-masculinity’ is destroying the planet. Can eco-masculinity help save it? | Andrew Boyd
It’s crucial to understanding how gender is affecting our ability to rally behind a shared ecological visionFeminist influencer Liz Plank opens her groundbreaking book For the Love of Men with a bold ...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump taught us to prioritize our own wallets. Now he’s paying the price | Jamil Smith
The reckless Iran war shows up for most Americans as a number at a gas pump, not as images or moral reckoningThe airport in Las Vegas last Friday afternoon was what you might expect for a WrestleMania...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
The rush to appease Trump led Keir Starmer into this ethical void | Rafael Behr
Peter Mandelson’s flaws were mistaken for credentials to represent Britain in the court of a rogue presidentYou can’t kill something that is already dead. New details about Peter Mandelson’s disastrou...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Anthony Fauci makes acting debut in Oedipus the King play reading in DC
Fauci was joined by actor Jesse Eisenberg and top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer in reading for DC Climate WeekWhen Anthony Fauci put on a pair of sunglasses, the hall erupted in cheers and applause. “...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
TikTok, an AI sitcom and clowns: how Hacks and The Comeback nail the humiliations of modern celebrity
No indignity is too great for the leads of these darkly funny shows as they pursue a comeback at any costIn the fifth and final season of sitcom Hacks, the legendary comedian Deborah Vance has once ag...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Balusters review – a Pulitzer-winning playwright returns with mixed results
Samuel J Friedman Theatre, New YorkRabbit Hole writer David Lindsay-Abaire takes on a list of modern American conflicts in a fun, if ultimately underdeveloped, comedy dramaPlaywright David Lindsay-Aba...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Reparations take many forms’: what the UN’s landmark vote on enslavement means for restorative justice
As the United Nations recognises the transatlantic slave trade as a crime and calls for reparations, a growing ‘global diasporic movement’ is pushing for action• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to y...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why Trump’s pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s ‘central casting’, has a long road ahead of convincing board members to lower interest ratesDonald Trump’s fate is to be frustrated by monetary policy.Even assuming he gets his wa...
The Guardian
Apr 22, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iranians are leaving the country just to access the internet
Iran has cut off its access to the global internet. To find an internet connection, some Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey — even just to make video calls and then go back home.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - npr.org
Iran says it seized ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade continues amid ceasefire
Three vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump extended the ceasefire but kept the blockade.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - npr.org
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
BBC News
Apr 22, 2026 - bbc.com
Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison
The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.
BBC News
Apr 22, 2026 - bbc.com
A state-by-state look at the narrowing redistricting battle for the U.S. House
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment authorizing a Democratic redistricting plan that could help the party win several additional House seats in this year's elections. Next u...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 22, 2026 - pbs.org
Redistricting and Revenge
Republicans are very upset about gerrymandering.
The Atlantic
Apr 22, 2026 - theatlantic.com
An Extra-Embarrassing White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Why is Donald Trump breaking bread with the “enemy of the people”?
The Atlantic
Apr 22, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-22 Wednesday
Headlines for April 22, 2026; AI Data Center Resistance: Maine Passes Nation’s First Statewide Moratorium — Will Gov. Mills Sign It?; “Colossus Failure”: Elon Musk’s Data Centers Face Lawsuit for Poll...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 22, 2026 - democracynow.org
Two US Officials Who Died After Mexico Drug Lab Bust Were CIA Operatives
The US’s ambassador initially claimed that the people killed were US embassy staff.
Truthout
Apr 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Admin Sued for Approving First BP Project in Gulf Since 2010 Disaster
The explosion on the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig killed 11 people and led to the worst spill in US history.
Truthout
Apr 22, 2026 - truthout.org
The best thing you can do for the planet on Earth Day
It’s Earth Week, and these days, it’s become hard to know just what to do with this holiday. Is it a reminder to start composting, ditch fast fashion, or donate to climate causes? Or does nothing we d...
Vox
Apr 22, 2026 - vox.com
Once accused of election fraud, former small-town mayor leaves court to applause
Joe Ceballos, a green card holder from Mexico and former mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, pleaded guilty to misdemeanors but avoided jail time for voting as a noncitizen.
National
Apr 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
The redistricting wars are almost over. Here’s the score.
Signage during a special election in Arlington, Virginia, on April 21, 2026. | Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images Voters have once again handed President Donald Trump a loss in one of the def...
Vox
Apr 21, 2026 - vox.com
‘The GOP should’ve done more’: Virginia Republicans point fingers after gerrymandering loss
They are frustrated the party didn’t spend extensively and are putting pressure on Florida to give them back an edge.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 21, 2026 - politico.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
Federal Judge Calls RFK Jr. an “Unsafe” Leader in Order Protecting Trans Youth Health Care
In a scathing ruling describing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as an “unserious” and “unsafe” leader, a federal judge in Oregon issued an order that will protect doctors and...
Mother Jones
Apr 21, 2026 - motherjones.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
Why the Pentagon is dropping a flu vaccine mandate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 16, 2026. | Alex Wong/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay in...
Vox
Apr 21, 2026 - vox.com
Fed nominee Warsh questioned on independence from Trump and personal wealth
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, was on Capitol Hill facing a slew of lawmaker questions on his monetary policy and independence from Trump. But the president's pressur...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 21, 2026 - pbs.org
Locked Up by Israel at 15, Palestine Activist Is Now Jailed by ICE
Doxxed by Canary Mission and jailed by ICE, Salah Sarsour calls on his Wisconsin community to challenge injustice.
Truthout
Apr 21, 2026 - truthout.org
WATCH: Trump addresses NCAA Collegiate National Champions at White House
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for Congress to pass legislation that would rein in college sports at a time athletes are allowed to move freely from school to school and command s...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 21, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump extends Iran ceasefire as talks to end war stall
President Trump said late Tuesday he would extend the ceasefire with Iran as negotiations over the next round of talks seem to be at an impasse. Trump said Pakistani mediators asked him to extend the ...
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
And Then There Was Mills
At the start of last week, there were four members of Congress at risk of expulsion due to allegations of severe misconduct. Two of those members, Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Eric Swalwell (D-Ca...
Mother Jones
Apr 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
AOC Renews Call to Oust Trump After Report on His Exclusion From Situation Room
“In some ways, you kind of want this guy on a golf course more,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lamented.
Truthout
Apr 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Appeals court rules Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in class
Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 21, 2026 - pbs.org
News Wrap: DOJ announces criminal charges against Southern Poverty Law Center
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Justice Department announced criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups, the Pentagon reveale...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 21, 2026 - pbs.org
In rare interview, top Hezbollah leader rejects disarmament, calls for Israeli withdrawal
Representatives from the governments of Lebanon and Israel will meet again this week in Washington for peace talks. But Hezbollah is not involved. The full disarmament of the Iran-backed group is a ce...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 21, 2026 - pbs.org
Germany, Italy Block Measure to Suspend EU’s Trade Relationship With Israel
“Europe’s credibility is at stake,” said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares of the measure.
Truthout
Apr 21, 2026 - truthout.org
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 predecessor, Viktor Orbán.