Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-25
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
“Me Too” Comes Back To Congress
Intercept staffers discuss the themes emerging this midterm election season. The post “Me Too” Comes Back To Congress appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
Apr 24, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition
In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 24, 2026 - ms.now
Convicted MAGA Fraudster Should Get 30 Years in Prison, Prosecutors Say
On July 4, 2020, Guo Wengui stood next to Steve Bannon on a bobbing boat in New York Harbor, with the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop, to announce the launch of the “New Federal State of China.” Guo—a...
Mother Jones
Apr 24, 2026 - motherjones.com
The groups backing RFK Jr. are running low on cash
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy this week blasted the MAHA PAC as a “moral and ethical mess.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up
Fault lines over who is in charge of regulation are already emerging, with several frontline Democrats leading the charge on reining in the companies.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
Appeals court rules Trump’s asylum ban at southern border illegal
It’s a blow to a key part of his immigration policy, though asylum cases could stay blocked until the Supreme Court weighs in. The post Appeals court rules Trump’s asylum ban at southern border illega...
MS NOW
Apr 24, 2026 - ms.now
The return of resistance crafting
“Back in 2017, I made a ton of pussyhats,” Catherine Paul told me. “I just knitted pink hats like there was no tomorrow.” At the time, Paul appreciated “the way that craft could be part of a demonstr...
Vox
Apr 24, 2026 - vox.com
‘I've been taking a ton of risk’: Inside Jim Himes’ mission to save a key spy authority
Everybody wants to talk to the top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee. He says few in GOP leadership actually want to work with him to extend an expiring spy power.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
Can a Democratic Dynasty Survive in This Red State?
A race for statewide office in Indiana could chart the way forward for national Democrats.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
The world is searching for oil. This summit is looking to get rid of it.
The gathering in Colombia marks a breakaway effort to accelerate climate action after years of plodding progress under the United Nations.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
Mamdani vetoes one of two protest ‘buffer zone’ bills in escalating beef with NYC Council
The veto, Mamdani’s first, exacerbates tensions with Council Speaker Julie Menin, who may move to override him.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO, helped arrange White House talks amid MAHA backlash
The effort is one of the first and most prominent examples of Kirk helping the Trump administration keep its coalition together in her new role.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
GOP Lawmakers Are Pushing “Alarming” Bills to Shield Big Oil From Climate Liability
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its c...
Mother Jones
Apr 24, 2026 - motherjones.com
Palantir Is Helping Trump’s IRS Conduct “Massive-Scale” Data Mining
Military contractor Palantir has been paid more than $130 million by the IRS to analyze sensitive federal databases. The post Palantir Is Helping Trump’s IRS Conduct “Massive-Scale” Data Mining appear...
The Intercept
Apr 24, 2026 - theintercept.com
Can Mayor Mamdani get Democrats back on track?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani interacts with children during a visit to Learning Through Play Pre-K on April 18, 2026, in the Bronx. | Angelina Katsanis/Pool/Getty Images After a historic victo...
Vox
Apr 24, 2026 - vox.com
Trump can’t negotiate a better Iran deal than Obama did. Period.
The 2015 Iran nuclear deal that Trump scrapped took years of painstaking diplomacy to pull off. His prediction of walking all over Tehran hasn’t panned out. The post Trump can’t negotiate a better Ira...
MS NOW
Apr 24, 2026 - ms.now
As Trump’s Iran war drags on, Republicans urge patience
President Donald Trump has changed his timeline on Iran repeatedly, and Republicans continue to stand by. The post As Trump’s Iran war drags on, Republicans urge patience appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 24, 2026 - ms.now
‘Tillis won’: DOJ drops probe into Powell, Fed renovations
The move likely clears the way for a confirmation vote on Kevin Warsh to become the next Fed chair.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
New York Republicans dig in against Trump’s preferred Stefanik successor
The president’s nod for GOP candidate Anthony Constantino hasn’t shaken support for the establishment favorite.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
White House directs post-Virginia ire at Youngkin
The frustrations follow yet another redistricting setback for the GOP, which has Republicans in Congress and members of the Trump administration blaming one another for not doing enough.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
Nobody is laughing at Donald Trump anymore
Ha ha ha, good one! | Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images When I think of the difference between Donald Trump’s first term and Donald Trump’s second term, the image that stands out most is the presi...
Vox
Apr 24, 2026 - vox.com
Top Democrat says DoJ dropped ‘bogus’ Powell investigation to ‘clear the path’ for Trump Fed chair nominee Warsh – live
Senator Elizabeth Warren says inquiry into current Fed chair Jerome Powell stopped just for ‘Senate Republicans to install Trump’s sock puppet Kevin Warsh’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailWhen Pe...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Unfounded Health Concerns Are Powering a Solar Backlash
The post Unfounded Health Concerns Are Powering a Solar Backlash appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 24, 2026 - propublica.org
Why America’s HIV epidemic hasn’t ended
In theory, it has become miraculously easy to avoid getting HIV in the United States today. | Xinmei Liu for Vox Brenton Williams finally felt he had the proper health insurance to ask his doctor ab...
Vox
Apr 24, 2026 - vox.com
Trump’s case against Jerome Powell collapses, proving the value of fighting back
The president went after the Fed chair with a vengeance, trying everything to get Powell to yield. But he didn’t. The post Trump’s case against Jerome Powell collapses, proving the value of fighting b...
MS NOW
Apr 24, 2026 - ms.now
Trump says a bit too much in his weird rant about the Southern Poverty Law Center
The Justice Department’s critics have suggested the SPLC case was cooked up for political reasons. The president just bolstered the accusations. The post Trump says a bit too much in his weird rant ab...
MS NOW
Apr 24, 2026 - ms.now
“We Knew They Were Paying Informants”: SPLC Donors Reject Trump DOJ Fraud Claims
Twenty donors to the Southern Poverty Law Center said the alleged “fraud” being prosecuted in their name was exactly how they hoped the group would spend their money. The post “We Knew They Were Payin...
The Intercept
Apr 24, 2026 - theintercept.com
Judge rejects DOJ bid to delay Anthropic appeal in Pentagon dispute
The ruling gives the government four weeks to compile records, as the administration signals a potential thaw with the AI firm amid the ongoing legal fight.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
The 1980s sex scandal that explains TMZ’s move to DC
Colorado Sen. Gary Hart acknowledges the crowd of volunteers gathered at the official opening of "The Friends of Gary Hart" national campaign office in Denver on February 2, 1987. | Bettmann Archive/G...
Vox
Apr 24, 2026 - vox.com
Ask Jordan: Is there a double standard with Justices Sotomayor and Thomas?
“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues. The post Ask Jordan: Is there a double standard with ...
MS NOW
Apr 24, 2026 - ms.now
With just one approval, Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ program is off to an embarrassing start
It appears the vaunted White House initiative is off to a slow start, which is problematic for a couple of key reasons. The post With just one approval, Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ program is off to an embarr...
MS NOW
Apr 24, 2026 - ms.now
Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show
Exclusive: Emails and internal memos reveal concerns immigration enforcement is interfering with police workLaw enforcement and local government officials across the US have over the last year express...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Europe is in a profound state of crisis. Luckily, we know what to do | Nathalie Tocci and Anu Bradford
We assembled a group of the continent’s leading thinkers to assess the threats: their warnings are stark, but the remedy is within reachCaught between Vladimir Putin’s Russia, Donald Trump’s US and Xi...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
DHS starts deportation of woman whose loved one died in the Baltimore bridge collapse
The mother's story is a stark example of how immigration policy can change drastically with each administration — and transform the lives of immigrants.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - npr.org
Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal, appeals court says
A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that immigration laws give people the right to apply for asylum at the border, and the president can't cir...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 24, 2026 - pbs.org
The most successful health campaign in modern history
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. How old am I? Old enough to ha...
Vox
Apr 24, 2026 - vox.com
Team Trump turns on contractor after it failed to bolster election conspiracy theory
The more the evidence tells the president’s team that 2020 election theories are wrong, the deeper it digs in against reality. The post Team Trump turns on contractor after it failed to bolster electi...
MS NOW
Apr 24, 2026 - ms.now
The Guardian view on Germany, Japan and the end of the postwar order: as US alliances crumble, a new world emerges | Editorial
Developments in Berlin and Tokyo show how far the strategic environment has shifted in response to authoritarian threat and American unpredictabilityWhen Donald Trump hosted Sanae Takaichi, the Japane...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in U.S.
The memo arrives at a time when China is challenging U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence, an area where the White House says the U.S. must prevail to set global standards and reap economic and m...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 24, 2026 - pbs.org
Kash Patel Got Arrested for Public Urination After a Night of Drinking
The FBI director was arrested twice in his youth for alcohol-related incidents that he said were “not representative of my usual conduct.” The post Kash Patel Got Arrested for Public Urination After a...
The Intercept
Apr 24, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump DOJ drops probe of Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell
The decision removes an obstacle to Senate confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Powell, Kevin Warsh. The post Trump DOJ drops probe of Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell appeared f...
MS NOW
Apr 24, 2026 - ms.now
US official: No hope for global carbon tax
A U.S. negotiator warned other countries in a closed-door meeting that efforts to rein in climate pollution from ships has "no prospect" of success.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
Who’s Getting a Tariff Refund?
Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony R...
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
It’s no surprise Trump has met his match in Pope Leo – the US president represents the polar opposite of Christianity | Jonathan Freedland
Name the deadliest of sins – cruelty, deceit, avarice – and Trump will both exhibit them and celebrate themIt’s no accident that the figure emerging as the global challenger to the might of Donald Tru...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to resume talks on Iran war
White House says its Middle East envoys will meet Tehran’s foreign minister in IslamabadMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump is sending his Middle East envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner ...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
US justice department to allow firing squads as federal death penalty method
Trump’s DoJ says it is taking steps to ‘strengthen the federal death penalty’ in opposition to Biden-era policiesThe US justice department announced on Friday that it is taking steps to “strengthen th...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
U.S. launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator
U.S. officials have announced a sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberscam operations as part of what U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro characterized Friday as a "new theater of war" launched by the Tr...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 24, 2026 - pbs.org
Why Activists Went on Hunger Strike Over a Trash Incinerator
When Nazir Khan picked up the phone on Wednesday, he was a bit delirious. Hours earlier, he’d had his first bites of food after a twelve-day hunger strike. Alongside two other Minneapolis community or...
Mother Jones
Apr 24, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-24 Friday
Headlines for April 24, 2026; Lebanese Journalist Amal Khalil Killed in Israeli Strike, Medics Blocked from Saving Her Under Rubble; NYC Councilmember Chi Ossé Calls for End to “Deed Theft” After Arre...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 24, 2026 - democracynow.org
King Charles to meet New York Mayor Mamdani in New York
The unlikely duo will both attend a wreath laying at the 9/11 memorial in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - politico.com
As Trump Officials Pushed Health Savings Accounts, RFK Jr. Aide Ran Wellness Company Poised to Benefit
Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
A New Worry for Republicans: Latino Catholics Offended by Trump
In 2024, the president made significant inroads with Hispanics. But in a competitive Arizona congressional district, voters now express dismay at his feud with the pope.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump psychedelics order largely symbolic, analysts say
Executive order to speed access to psychedelic treatments likely to have limited legal impact despite high-profile pushThe Trump administration issued an executive order earlier this month to accelera...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump: ‘A delicate snowflake with the thinnest fat skin of any human being ever’
Late-night hosts looked forward to Trump attending his first White House correspondents’ dinner as presidentLate-night hosts imagined an alternative White House correspondents’ dinner roast and recapp...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Three disasters in three years: Brazil’s deadly floods show women are ‘the first to die’ when extreme weather hits
The climate crisis is accelerating the frequency of devastating events across the world, displacing millions and disproportionately affecting womenThe water mark on Naira Santa Rita’s wall told the st...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
India voices anger after Trump shares comments calling it a ‘hellhole’
Foreign ministry calls remarks of rightwing podcast host shared by Trump ‘uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’The Indian government has denounced a social media post shared by Donald Trump tha...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo
Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran warUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street has been forced to insist that Britain...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
WATCH: Trump dispatching Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new Iran talks, White House says
The talks planned for Saturday come as much of the world is on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, clouded the global economic picture and left thousa...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 24, 2026 - pbs.org
Congress keeps holding all-nighters. Lawmakers say it's a symptom of dysfunction
It's a scenario that is playing out again and again as the House and the Senate fracture and careen from one crisis to the next.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 24, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s Venezuela, Boat Strike Campaign Have Cost Nearly $5 Billion So Far
The figure could be even higher if costs for the Trump administration’s CIA operations were included, researchers said.
Truthout
Apr 24, 2026 - truthout.org
Afghans Stranded in Qatar Express Betrayal at Trump’s Push to Send Them to DRC
Trump’s assault on refugees is coming for Afghans left stranded in Qatar since the 2021 US withdrawal.
Truthout
Apr 24, 2026 - truthout.org
The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too
The Pentagon is the world’s largest fossil fuels consumer, with a larger carbon footprint than most countries.
Truthout
Apr 24, 2026 - truthout.org
How Kevin Warsh Could Shrink the Fed’s Footprint in Financial Markets
President Trump’s nominee to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve wants to overhaul the central bank, including its more than $6 trillion balance sheet.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Todd Blanche Targets Trump’s Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead DOJ
Mr. Blanche’s actions are meant to demonstrate progress on the president’s priorities, chief among them payback.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty
The Justice Department also reauthorized the use of a death penalty drug, and will seek to shorten the length of some legal appeals.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
EU leaders look to little-known mutual assistance pact amid Trump Nato jibes
Members to plan how to assist each other in event of attack as transatlantic alliance faces worst crisis in its historyBrussels officials will draw up a plan on how to use the EU’s little-known mutual...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Death of the gatekeeper: Devil Wears Prada 2 depicts a revolution in the fashion world
Film sequel reveals how luxury brands have turned the tables on once-dominant magazine editorsThe National Gallery was the grand setting for the party that followed The Devil Wears Prada 2’s London pr...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels
‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh pathThe world’s first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference, co-hosted by ...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
What is a ‘super El Niño’ and what might it mean for the global climate?
In this week’s newsletter: Experts are predicting a stronger version of the weather pattern this year, which could supercharge extreme events and see temperature rises breach 1.5C• Don’t get Down to E...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Britain should seek to rejoin EU, says civil servant who led Brexit department
Philip Rycroft says promises on issues from economics to immigration have not lived up to expectationsBritain should start talking about rejoining the EU, according to a former senior civil servant wh...
The Guardian
Apr 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why Trump wants to spend $1 billion on Great Salt Lake
Utah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 24, 2026 - npr.org
WATCH: Hegseth calls U.S. war in Iran a 'gift to the world'
Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping will continue "as long as it takes" to accomplish America's "bold and dangerous" missio...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 24, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s Truth Social Posts Upended Iran War Negotiations — Report
The arrival of the USS Bush is the first time three US carriers have been in the Middle East since the Iraq War.
Truthout
Apr 24, 2026 - truthout.org
Hegseth Says US Military Should Win Nobel Peace Prize “Every Single Year”
Just a minute before, Hegseth bragged that soldiers are empowered to enact “maximum violence” under his leadership.
Truthout
Apr 24, 2026 - truthout.org
Soldier Involved in Maduro Abduction Arrested for Profiting Off Polymarket Bets
The charges come as watchdogs and legal experts point to unprecedented corruption within the Trump administration.
Truthout
Apr 24, 2026 - truthout.org
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
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
Acting Navy secretary, once a political lightning rod, finds surprising support
Hung Cao, known as a partisan firebrand, has built credibility inside the Pentagon.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 23, 2026 - politico.com
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
Arizona GOP Bill Permits Prison Sentences for Protesters Who Damage Property
A state senator who attended the January 6 attack is proposing a change to the legal definition of a riot.
Truthout
Apr 23, 2026 - truthout.org
Tlaib Introduces Bill to Ban ICE From Using Warehouses to Detain Immigrants
“We do not want ICE cages in our communities,” said the Michigan lawmaker.
Truthout
Apr 23, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s War on Immigrants Has Shifted From Spectacle to Bureaucratic Blitz
In recent months, Stephen Miller has been deploying bureaucratic weapons to make life more difficult for immigrants.
Truthout
Apr 23, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s big marijuana move
Donald Trump in the Oval Office after signing an executive order on marijuana rescheduling on December 18, 2025. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter ...
Vox
Apr 23, 2026 - vox.com
What RFK Jr. Doesn’t Get About Paid Family Care
While testifying in support of the Department of Health and Human Services’ budget before Congress this week, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attacked home-and community-based services, a Medicaid...
Mother Jones
Apr 23, 2026 - motherjones.com
The US Military Is 3D-Printing Warheads
The US Army announced this week that it has successfully 3D-printed a drone-based warhead prototype, and successfully used that weapon to make something explode. In a press release, the military calle...
Mother Jones
Apr 23, 2026 - motherjones.com
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
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 saySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe Trump administration fired its top n...
The Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Voters Like Marco Rubio More and More
And J. D. Vance less and less
The Atlantic
Apr 23, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Envoy Says Italy Should Replace Iran in World Cup
Iran qualified for the World Cup, and intends to send its players to the tournament this summer.
Truthout
Apr 23, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Shares Racist Podcast Transcript Full of Attacks on 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
Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.
BBC News
Apr 23, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
WATCH: Trump announces Israel and Lebanon have agreed to 3-week ceasefire extension
President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 23, 2026 - pbs.org
Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for betting on their own elections
Three congressional candidates wagered on the outcome of their own elections on Kalshi, according to the prediction market, which said Wednesday that it fined and suspended the men from their platform...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 23, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump in no rush to set deadline on Iran ceasefire extension
Two days after President Trump extended his two-week ceasefire with Iran, the prospect of talks is giving way to more tensions and brinksmanship from both sides. Iran released video of forces taking c...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 23, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower its drug prices for Medicaid
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a deal with drugmaker Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products as part of the White House's signature drug pricing initiative.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 23, 2026 - pbs.org
Work Rules for SNAP Benefits Don’t Lower Unemployment, Researchers Say
Analysts cite the debilitating impacts of hunger and the scarcity of jobs as key explanations.
Truthout
Apr 23, 2026 - truthout.org
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
Trump and the Iran Deal That Wasn’t
It’s tough to reach an agreement with a President whose word is not his bond.