Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-24
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
‘Just do the math’: GOP senators get antsy about Trump Cabinet shakeup
Approving replacements for Donald Trump’s embattled deputies could get complicated, lawmakers are warning.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Has Already Spent at Least $4.7 Billion Attacking Latin America
It’s not cheap to attack Venezuela and capture its president or conduct dozens of strikes on civilian boats. The post Trump Has Already Spent at Least $4.7 Billion Attacking Latin America appeared fir...
The Intercept
Apr 23, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Fight Against Warehouse Detention Has Come to Congress
Laura Spivak, an organizer with Washington County Indivisible, has spent the past few months trying everything to stop the construction of an ICE detention warehouse only five miles from her home. “W...
Mother Jones
Apr 23, 2026 - motherjones.com
Senate Republicans advance $140bn plan to fund Trump immigration crackdown amid DHS shutdown
Bill clears 50–48 vote to boost ICE and CBP funding as Democrats oppose measure and shutdown continuesUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSenate Republica...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘This is the socialism you said you were voting against’
In today’s newsletter: Joe on what the Democratic Party needs to run on, why the stock market keeps surging and more. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘This is the socialism you said you were...
MS NOW
Apr 23, 2026 - ms.now
Mamdani’s affordability agenda hits a fiscal wall
Spending on city-funded rental vouchers is growing at an exponential rate.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats are winning the redistricting war — for now, anyway
"Vote Yes" signage is seen during a Virginians For Fair Elections canvassing event in Woodbridge, Virginia. | Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily...
Vox
Apr 23, 2026 - vox.com
‘All eyes are on Ron DeSantis’: Florida could make or break the GOP’s redistricting edge
The Sunshine State is likely Republicans' last best chance to claw back an edge ahead of November.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats see a war powers shift coming. Republicans say not so fast.
April 29 will mark 60 days since the U.S. first struck Iran. Democrats say that should mean Trump needs an authorization for Iran. The post Democrats see a war powers shift coming. Republicans say not...
MS NOW
Apr 23, 2026 - ms.now
Kash Patel Is Using MAGA’s Favorite Tool to Muzzle the Free Press
By suing The Atlantic for defamation, the FBI director is leveraging one of Trump’s legal tactics to tamp down free speech. The post Kash Patel Is Using MAGA’s Favorite Tool to Muzzle the Free Press a...
The Intercept
Apr 23, 2026 - theintercept.com
Netanyahu may finally be in trouble
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on December 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images Earlier this year...
Vox
Apr 23, 2026 - vox.com
Political inflection point? Trump’s approval rating is cratering
When the favorability numbers begin regularly starting with 3, that is when the wheels are coming off the whole political project. The post Political inflection point? Trump’s approval rating is crate...
MS NOW
Apr 23, 2026 - ms.now
The stock market in Trump’s second term remains jittery but still positive
The market is more volatile than in the past, but it usually settles back down. Yet there’s a bigger risk. The post The stock market in Trump’s second term remains jittery but still positive appeared ...
MS NOW
Apr 23, 2026 - ms.now
‘F–k this coin’: Trump set to attend memecoin conference after 96 percent wipeout
A Mar-a-Lago conference for top investors in Donald Trump’s $TRUMP crypto token featuring the president himself is drawing much less trading than a similar event last year.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - politico.com
Mamdani administration has continued to quietly purge Eric Adams’ allies from NYC government
Despite the bloodletting, at least one prominent ally of Adams remains in the municipal bureaucracy, causing a potential headache for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - politico.com
Warner Bros. shareholders green-light Paramount takeover
Company shareholders voted to approve the $81 billion megamerger with Paramount after being warned for months that such a deal would be too risky. The post Warner Bros. shareholders green-light Paramo...
MS NOW
Apr 23, 2026 - ms.now
Former Trump adviser Carter Page latest to get lucrative Justice Department payout
The member of the president’s 2016 campaign team is the latest beneficiary of the Justice Department’s generosity for those with presidential ties. The post Former Trump adviser Carter Page latest to ...
MS NOW
Apr 23, 2026 - ms.now
Meet Paolo Zampolli, the Man at the Center of Trump’s Biggest Scandals
Paolo Zampolli epitomizes why so many people hate the Trump administration. Zampolli serves as Donald Trump’s US special envoy for “Global Partnership” and is mired in controversies over this year’s W...
Mother Jones
Apr 23, 2026 - motherjones.com
Hundreds Protest Against Citizens Bank Over Ties to ICE Prison Partners
The bank is the only major institution to keep ties with ICE since 2019, the De-ICE Citizens Bank movement has noted.
Truthout
Apr 23, 2026 - truthout.org
Acting Navy secretary’s record raises eyebrows, including his concerns about ‘witchcraft’
Hung Cao took the reins at the Navy this week, though his record is not without controversy. The post Acting Navy secretary’s record raises eyebrows, including his concerns about ‘witchcraft’ appeared...
MS NOW
Apr 23, 2026 - ms.now
Florida takes its anti-DEI fight to the NFL
A civil rights lawsuit, as the state is threatening, would mount an unprecedented challenge for the nation’s most popular sports league.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - politico.com
No quick rebound from Hormuz disruption, oil execs tell Dallas Fed
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey captured the oil and gas industry’s rising frustration with the Trump administration over the uncertainty and increased shipping costs fomented by the war in Ir...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - politico.com
How to find a career you love – for gen Z and everyone else: ‘You don’t want your life’s compass to be dread’
In her new book, New York Times investigative journalist Jodi Kantor has set her mind to helping young people find their life’s work. What should they, or anyone else who feels lost and overwhelmed ri...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
“A Punch in the Gut”: After Years of Waiting, Many Opioid Victims Will Be Shut Out of Purdue Settlement
The post “A Punch in the Gut”: After Years of Waiting, Many Opioid Victims Will Be Shut Out of Purdue Settlement appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 23, 2026 - propublica.org
ChatGPT Confessed to a Crime It Couldn’t Possibly Have Committed
A renown criminologist’s experiment with ChatGPT demonstrates the destructive power of police to elicit false confessions. The post ChatGPT Confessed to a Crime It Couldn’t Possibly Have Committed app...
The Intercept
Apr 23, 2026 - theintercept.com
Rep. Jason Crow rips Trump’s plan to send Afghan allies who aided U.S. to Congo
The move, first reported by The New York Times, comes after the Trump administration halted the U.S. resettlement program last year. The post Rep. Jason Crow rips Trump’s plan to send Afghan allies w...
MS NOW
Apr 23, 2026 - ms.now
Trump slammed the door shut on 300,000 asylum seekers. What happened to them?
US policy shift leaves migrants in limbo to retrace perilous journeys south, searching for stabilityTwo small scars on either side of his left thigh remind Mario Torres of the worst day he has had dur...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Leading California governor candidates spar in debate as topsy-turvy race heats up
Six candidates clashed over homelessness and cost of living crisis in first debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit – with a clear frontrunner still to emergeSix candidates vying to become the next governor...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir
More than 200,000 have signed petitions urging the government to break contracts amid concerns about the company’s ‘supervillain’ manifestoMore than 200,000 people have called on ministers to break co...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
American Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait acquitted of all charges, lawyer says
The award-winning journalist, who has worked for HuffPost and Al Jazeera, had been detained in Kuwait for nearly two months. The post American Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait acquitted of all charge...
MS NOW
Apr 23, 2026 - ms.now
DOJ inspector general to review compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act
Has the Justice Department fully complied with the law on disclosing materials from the Epstein files? Its internal watchdog intends to find out. The post DOJ inspector general to review compliance wi...
MS NOW
Apr 23, 2026 - ms.now
Trump pushes to speed up Iranian minesweeping effort amid uncertain peace talks
The president’s push comes amid Pentagon predictions that it could take six months to root out all the mines in the strait, according to a Washington Post report.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - politico.com
Lockheed Martin CEO sees Trump’s Pentagon as ‘golden opportunity’ for growth
Jim Taiclet spoke in earnings call as company expands contracts with the US government amid the Iran warLockheed Martin’s CEO has called the Trump administration a “golden opportunity” for the company...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s pardons are harming violent crime survivors | Johnny Olszewski
Pardons have reportedly eliminated $113m that would have supported a victims’ fund. I’m advancing legislation to create accountabilityDonald Trump’s aggressive use of the presidential pardon power isn...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s war has backfired spectacularly: Iran is now more influential than ever | Fawaz Gerges
Tehran has shown that its grip over the strait of Hormuz is its most potent deterrent – arguably more consequential than its now defunct nuclear programmeFawaz Gerges is professor of international rel...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
RFK Jr agenda suffers another loss as trans advocates hail ‘huge step forward’
Judge’s repeal of Trump ban on gender-affirming care for children ‘a meaningful win for patients’, experts sayA federal judge overturned the Trump administration’s ban on gender-affirming care for chi...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents major differences from Venezuela and Cuba
Unlike Cuba or Venezuela, Iran choked off a crucial trade route for energy shipments, meaning the longer the standoff persists, the more the global economy will suffer.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 23, 2026 - pbs.org
Democracy Now! 2026-04-23 Thursday
Headlines for April 23, 2026; How Hawkish Democrats, from Schumer to Harris, Paved the Way for War with Iran: Stephen Zunes; The Looming Food Crisis: Why the Strait of Hormuz Is Disrupting Global Agri...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 23, 2026 - democracynow.org
Senate GOP Blocks Sanders Amendment That Would Have Cut Drug Prices by Half
The amendment would have mandated that Americans pay similar prices for medications as people in many wealthy nations.
Truthout
Apr 23, 2026 - truthout.org
What the U.S.-Iran War Means for China
Jonathan Czin, a fellow at the Brookings Institution’s China Center, discusses how the ties between China and Iran have been overstated, and what the conflict might mean for the future of Taiwan.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 23, 2026 - newyorker.com
Mamdani Faces Pressure to Cancel $2 Billion Deal to Expand Hudson Yards
Related Companies struck a deal with Eric Adams to have New York City finance a costly platform to facilitate new housing. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said advancing the deal was not a priority.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - nytimes.com
Why are White House journalists partying with Trump? | Margaret Sullivan
The White House correspondents’ dinner has always been a questionable affair. It’s even more worrying under an anti-press administrationEven in the pre-Trump era, I had reservations about the annual b...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships
US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six monthsMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has again said that the US has “total contr...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s navy secretary ousted over dispute about shipbuilding
John Phelan firing caused by poor relationship with Pete Hegseth and slow movement on shipbuilding, sources sayThe Trump administration fired its top naval official on Wednesday in a move unrelated to...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hung Cao, the former refugee who is Trump’s new acting navy secretary
Vietnam-born Cao stood twice for federal office in Virginia and has called for upgrading of fleet to face new threatsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe ac...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Seth Meyers on Kash Patel: ‘He has resting “run for your lives” face’
Late-night hosts discussed allegations of excessive drinking by the FBI director and Trump’s Iran war frustrationLate-night hosts dug into the allegations of FBI director Kash Patel’s excessive drinki...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
A catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you’ve heard so little about it | George Monbiot
Scientists say a crucial Atlantic system is more likely to collapse than previously thought. But the billionaire death cult that steers humanity’s destiny doesn’t do existential crisesThe poor and mid...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
EU risks fallout with US over Trump-linked Balkans pipeline plan
Exclusive: Brussels seeks to stall awarding of contract to firm fronted by US president’s lawyer in letter seen by GuardianThe EU risks a confrontation with Donald Trump after it sought to stall the a...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration moves to ease federal restrictions on marijuana
Marijuana had the same classification as heroin, LSD and others before being reclassified for lower potential for abuseSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe ...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
4 charts show where money is going in the midterms -- and who has the most cash
The latest campaign finance reports show Democratic enthusiasm in key House and Senate races, but national Republican groups have far more in the bank to potentially spend down the road.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - npr.org
Trump's threats against Iran are a boon for prediction markets, including some backed by his son
Traders flocked to Polymarket this month to bet on whether Trump really was going bomb Iran back to the Stone Age or just call a ceasefire.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 23, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump's post on social media came shortly after the U.S. military seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil, ratcheting up a standoff with Tehran over the str...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 23, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump Voters Like Marco Rubio More and More
And J. D. Vance less and less
The Atlantic
Apr 23, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Shares Racist Podcast Transcript Full of Attacks on Nonwhite Immigrants
Recent polling shows that half of American voters view Trump as a racist.
Truthout
Apr 23, 2026 - truthout.org
Prolonged Closure of Strait of Hormuz May Lead to Global Hunger Catastrophe
A global food crisis is unfolding amid “the worst debt crisis on record” for developing countries, says Adam Hanieh.
Truthout
Apr 23, 2026 - truthout.org
Yes, you need “me time.” Here’s how to do it right.
The ideal amount of solitude is unique to each individual. | Lena Yokoyama for Vox This story was originally published in The Highlight, Vox’s member-exclusive magazine. To get access to member-excl...
Vox
Apr 23, 2026 - vox.com
The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans
Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - nytimes.com
An Independent Senate Hopeful Tries to Scare Off Montana Democrats
Seth Bodnar, an independent, could have the best chance of breaking the Republican stranglehold in Montana, but the state’s Democrats are choosing to fight.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - nytimes.com
And Then There Were None, Trump Administration Edition
Normal language is inadequate and precedents are irrelevant when it comes to appraising the senior administration officials of the president’s second term.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - nytimes.com
Sex, drugs and going Maga: what does Netflix’s Hulk Hogan series tell us?
The four-part docuseries Hulk Hogan: Real American shows the almighty rise and bleak fall of a one-time wrestling hero who became closer friends with Donald TrumpIt’s an interesting move that Netflix ...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
US justice department watchdog to review release of Jeffrey Epstein files – live
Watchdog to ‘evaluate the DOJ’s processes for identifying, redacting, and releasing records in its possession as required’ by lawSign up for the Breaking News US emailYou’ve likely seen that the Senat...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Worth a thousand words’: Trump photo obscuring women’s tennis team sparks backlash
Georgia players celebrated championship at White HousePresident shakes hands of men, not women in videoFormer tennis star Navratilova leads criticismA White House photo celebrating a champion women’s ...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
The no-go zone paradox: Chornobyl’s wildlife thrives amid pro-nuclear shift
World’s worst nuclear disaster leaves mixed legacy of nature’s resilience amid serious contamination, as wars increase lobbying for energy supplyForty years on from the world’s worst nuclear disaster,...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Lawrence is karma’: the gangster who became an icon of Modi’s India
Lawrence Bishnoi has been in high-security custody for more than a decade. During that time, he has been linked to multiple high-profile killings, both in India and as far afield as Canada. What expla...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup
Special envoy to Donald Trump suggested the idea‘Firstly not possible … secondly not appropriate’The Italian sports minister, Andrea Abodi, has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at ...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be headlined by a mentalist instead of a comedian. Oz Pearlman tells NPR he hopes to unify, delight and puzzle the crowd — but can't reveal how.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - npr.org
Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here's what to know
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is immediately moving medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which includes drugs like ketamine, Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - npr.org
The U.S. seizes another oil tanker as peace talks with Iran remain in limbo
President Trump says he ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill any boat" putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. ramps up minesweeping there.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - npr.org
Three men guilty of 'callous' Brighton beach rape
The men, who are all asylum seekers, had denied targeting the woman in the early hours of October 4.
BBC News
Apr 23, 2026 - bbc.com
Exposed: The High Street Crime Crisis
From illegal cigarettes to cocaine - we go undercover on Britain's high streets.
BBC News
Apr 23, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Highlights of Pope Leo's trip to Africa
History's first American pope visited Africa against the backdrop of his calls for peace that have sparked a feud with U.S. President Donald Trump over the war in Iran.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 23, 2026 - pbs.org
The Posting Will Continue Until Morale Improves
Trump’s Iran messaging seems desperate.
The Atlantic
Apr 23, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Protest Targets Capital One to Demand Bank Ends Loans to Israeli Weapons Company
Activists are urging the bank to not extend additional credit to Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer.
Truthout
Apr 23, 2026 - truthout.org
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 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.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 wide-ranging fallout from the Supreme Court’s new terrorism decision, explained
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas appears before swearing in Pam Bondi as US Attorney General in the Oval Office at the White House on February 5, 2025, in Washington, DC. | Andrew Harni...
Vox
Apr 22, 2026 - vox.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
Trump team backs away from gasoline price promises
Administration officials on Wednesday softened their predictions of an end to the Iran war and its turbulent effects on energy prices.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - politico.com
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
Navy secretary is out amid Pentagon infighting
John Phelan sparked tensions within the department over his support for a new battleship.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - politico.com
House lawmakers get a chilling demo of ‘jailbroken’ AI
A DHS counterterrorism office presented research on how to override safeguards built into popular artificial intelligence tools.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 22, 2026 - politico.com
Pope Leo calls for better prison conditions during Equatorial Guinea visit at end of Africa tour
Leo's stop, at the end of his four-nation African tour, took on added significance after it emerged that Equatorial Guinea was one of several African nations that have been paid millions of dollars in...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 22, 2026 - pbs.org
4 takeaways from Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s gauntlet of congressional hearings
In his testimony to various committees in the Senate and the House over multiple days, Kennedy was tasked with defending President Donald Trump's proposed 2027 budget, which would boost defense spendi...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 22, 2026 - pbs.org
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
GOP Senator Suggests Trump Should “Finish” Iran With Nuclear Bomb
The senator, Roger Marshall, said Trump has to “take everything into consideration” if ceasefire progress stalls.
Truthout
Apr 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s cruel plan for Afghan refugees, briefly explained
A US soldier directs Afghan refugees at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, on August 20, 2021. | Sgt. Jimmie Baker/US Army via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you...
Vox
Apr 22, 2026 - vox.com
Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. talks remain uncertain
Iranian forces attacked and seized at least two ships in the contested Strait of Hormuz as a standoff over when or whether to return to negotiations continued. The Trump administration said it did not...
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
US Expands “Economic Fury” Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire
Relief from devastating sanctions is a key provision for Iran in the ceasefire negotiations.
Truthout
Apr 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Pentagon Assessment Contradicts Trump’s Claims on Iran as Public Opposes War
Seven in 10 Americans want the war in Iran to end “as quickly as possible,” a new poll shows.
Truthout
Apr 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Media replaces Nunes as Truth Social CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions
The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as the leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse that wiped out billio...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 22, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump maintains blockade as Iran's factions struggle to unite
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, only hours after President Trump announced he would extend a tentative ceasefire with Iran.
World & Nation
Apr 22, 2026 - latimes.com
The Trump Family’s Crypto Venture Is Being Sued by Its Own Billionaire Backer
The Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial is being sued by one of its billionaire investors, who claims the company froze his token holdings. In the lawsuit filed Tuesday, Just...
Mother Jones
Apr 22, 2026 - motherjones.com
Heritage Foundation Wants to “Save the Family” by Further Undermining Child Care
Child care was already hard to access in the US. Right-wing ideology is making it even harder.
Truthout
Apr 22, 2026 - truthout.org
Democrats Demand Answers From Patel Over Drinking Allegations, Security Risks
The lawmakers cited an Atlantic article, as well as Patel chugging beers at the Olympics, to justify their demands.
Truthout
Apr 22, 2026 - truthout.org
2 US Officials Who Died After Mexico Drug Lab Bust Were CIA Operatives
The US ambassador to Mexico 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.