Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-27
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
4 deadlines that could shape Trump’s next 5 weeks
Trump and the GOP have a series of make-or-break moments ahead.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - politico.com
Terror overtakes Trump’s first White House Correspondents’ Dinner as president
Tension was expected to center on First Amendment speech protections. Instead, the night was derailed by gun violence, another growing threat to America’s democracy. The post Terror overtakes Trump’s ...
MS NOW
Apr 26, 2026 - ms.now
Who Killed the Florida Orange?
This story was originally published by Slate and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Quiet fell over the room, which was neither full nor very loud to begin with, and the 202...
Mother Jones
Apr 26, 2026 - motherjones.com
The MAHA revolt threatening the farm bill
Factions of Republican dissenters mean GOP leaders will need to lean on votes from a handful of vulnerable or moderate Democrats to pass a key policy priority.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - politico.com
Marco Rubio’s rising star on the right is a sign of the times
Rubio is growing more popular among Trump voters. It suggests a yearning for pre-Trump political sensibilities. The post Marco Rubio’s rising star on the right is a sign of the times appeared first o...
MS NOW
Apr 26, 2026 - ms.now
5 of your biggest questions about the Iran war, answered
President Donald Trump at a news conference in the White House briefing room on April 6, 2026. | Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily news...
Vox
Apr 26, 2026 - vox.com
House Republicans’ midterm silver lining: Money
Strong fundraising by battleground GOP incumbents means the party won’t be at a financial disadvantage in key races that could decide House control.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - politico.com
‘We are less-than’: Americans fear more cuts to healthcare programs after RFK Jr. hearings
The Trump administration is poised to eviscerate Medicaid access for millions. RFK Jr. offered little to soften the incoming blow. The post ‘We are less-than’: Americans fear more cuts to healthcare p...
MS NOW
Apr 26, 2026 - ms.now
Trump evacuated after gunman breaches security at annual correspondents’ dinner, suspect in custody
The president was uninjured and one officer was wounded after a man with multiple weapons ran through a checkpoint at a D.C. hotel, authorities said. The post Trump evacuated after gunman breaches sec...
MS NOW
Apr 26, 2026 - ms.now
Key question: How did armed man get so close to Trump WHCD event?
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the suspect was likely targeting administration officials.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - politico.com
AI goldrush collides with voter backlash in Georgia
Multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence hubs are beginning to scramble politics in the crucial swing state as voters worry about costs and local control.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - politico.com
Trump and Friends Use Dinner Shooting to Boost Ballroom
President Donald Trump and many of his supporters are using the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday night to promote construction plans for the new White House ball...
Mother Jones
Apr 26, 2026 - motherjones.com
The U.K. banned tobacco products for anyone born after 2008. Here’s what could go wrong.
From black markets to an erosion of civil liberties, history shows how prohibition tends to go sideways. The post The U.K. banned tobacco products for anyone born after 2008. Here’s what could go wron...
MS NOW
Apr 26, 2026 - ms.now
‘Come and make the ask’: Talarico faces a test with Black voters in Texas
Democrats’ hopes of taking Texas ride on the state’s nearly 3 million Black voters, many of whom supported Jasmine Crockett in the primary.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Is Safe After Gunfire Erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump and the first lady were rushed from the stage after gunfire erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night—unleashing a chaotic scene at the annual gatherin...
Mother Jones
Apr 26, 2026 - motherjones.com
CIA Ran MK-ULTRA Experiments on Prisoners of War in U.S. Custody, Declassified Docs Confirm
For the first time, documents confirm the CIA carried out tests on North Korean POWs and planned for much more invasive experimentation. The post CIA Ran MK-ULTRA Experiments on Prisoners of War in U....
The Intercept
Apr 26, 2026 - theintercept.com
New Mexico Becomes the Latest State to End Cooperation With ICE Under New Law
Activists say ending local and state cooperation with ICE is a key way to obstruct Trump’s mass deportation machine.
Truthout
Apr 26, 2026 - truthout.org
Blanche says administration officials were apparent targets at correspondents’ dinner
And the suspect, who is expected to be formally charged on Monday, reportedly called himself the “Friendly Federal Assassin.” The post Blanche says administration officials were apparent targets at co...
MS NOW
Apr 26, 2026 - ms.now
White House press dinner shooting suspect could be charged with trying to assassinate Trump, says Blanche
Acting attorney general says suspect was believed to have been targeting top Trump administration officialsWhite House press dinner shooting aftermath – latest updatesThe gunman who tried to breach th...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect wrote about grievances against Trump and targeting administration officials
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner sent writings to family members minutes before the shooting referring to himself as a "Friendly Federal Assassin," according t...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 26, 2026 - pbs.org
A Senator Takes The Justice Department at Its Word. What Could Go Wrong?
On Sunday, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said he would confirm Donald Trump’s nominee for the new Federal Reserve chair after the Department of Justice made “assurances” to him that it would drop its inve...
Mother Jones
Apr 26, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘Pop. Pop. Pop.’: Inside the room at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The annual gathering of journalists, with Trump in attendance, began as it had in years past — until Saturday’s security scare. The post ‘Pop. Pop. Pop.’: Inside the room at the White House Correspond...
MS NOW
Apr 26, 2026 - ms.now
Tillis says he will vote to confirm Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
The outgoing North Carolina Republican's support comes after the Justice Department dropped an investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - politico.com
Pete Hegseth’s Iran war messaging echoes sermons from his extremist church
US defense secretary’s openly Christian nationalist church continues to have growing influence in the White HouseOn 17 April, at a briefing on the Iran war, secretary of defense Pete Hegseth told repo...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Florida is latest US state to enter redistricting war ahead of 2026 election
Special session comes after Virginia voted to redraw maps and as Trump pressures Republicans to protect House majorityFlorida begins a special session on Tuesday in what may be the last front of the r...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
The great energy pivot: US oil and Chinese solar are the winners in Trump’s war on Iran
Exposure of world’s reliance on Middle East supplies accelerates global shift towards new energy superpowersIn the open seas, an armada of empty tankers has quietly turned west. A record number of sup...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Barabak: The congressional landmine stirring fears about the midterm election — and a Trump power grab
A constitutional provision allowing Congress to determine its makeup has some worried a Democratic victory could be nullified. Skepticism abounds, but Trump has repeatedly breached long-standing norms...
World & Nation
Apr 26, 2026 - latimes.com
The Hard Life of an Immigrant Whose Killing Became a Symbol for Trump
President Trump posted surveillance footage of Nilufa Easmin’s brutal killing by another immigrant to advance his agenda. Behind the rhetoric was a more nuanced story.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
Pope Leo has stirred awake a progressive Christianity. It can rise again | Bill McKibben
With his stand against Trump, the pope has shown the far right doesn’t have a monopoly on Christianity. If people of good faith push hard, the future could be redefinedIn the same way that America’s s...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
I’ve covered Trump for a decade. At the White House correspondents’ dinner, darkness came viscerally close
Men in tuxedos and women in dresses dove under tables, like a scene from a dozen Hollywood movies, but now it was happening to meWhite House correspondents’ dinner shooting – latest updatesShocking. U...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran didn’t have a nuclear weapon before this war. But you can see why it would want one now | Simon Tisdall
If lawless aggression by ‘might is right’ nuclear-armed powers spreads unchecked, what other option do middle-ranking countries have?With every bomb dropped, ship seized and blood-curdling threat of a...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Trump and the Washington shooting: political violence and gun culture endanger all | Editorial
Determining the attacker’s motivation may take time. But toxic rhetoric, polarisation and the ubiquity of firearms are a dangerous mixForty-five years ago, John Hinckley Jr attempted to assassinate Ro...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Orbán associates rush to move wealth out of Hungary after election defeat
Incoming PM Péter Magyar accuses Fidesz-linked figures of trying to shield their wealth from accountabilityAlong the banks of the Danube, news that the Viktor Orbán era had come to an end set off an h...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump doubts shooter motivated by Iran war as peace talks on hold
A shooting incident at the White House Correspondent's Dinner took focus away from the war in Iran, as Iran's foreign minister planned to return to Islamabad, the site of previous peace talks.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - npr.org
Colombia hosts talks on exiting fossil fuels as global energy crisis deepens
A gathering in Colombia reflects mounting impatience with the slow pace of global climate negotiations. Countries first agreed at COP28 in Dubai in 2023 to "transition away from fossil fuels," but mad...
World & Nation
Apr 26, 2026 - latimes.com
What Our Reporter Saw During the D.C. Shooting
Our reporter was with President Trump at the White House correspondents’ dinner when a gunman breached security. He describes the frantic scenes that unfolded.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
California Man Identified as Cole Tomas Allen in Custody After Shooting at Dinner Attended by Trump
Shots were fired at the hotel hosting the White House correspondents’ dinner. Authorities said the attack was carried out by a lone gunman who was brought down by the Secret Service.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
After Shooting, Trump Demands Approval for His White House Ballroom
An incident involving an armed man at the White House correspondents’ dinner has the president to renewing his push for a project slowed by litigation.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Trump Administration Has Changed Almost Every Aspect of Food Stamps
Legislation and regulatory tweaks enacted over the past year have altered who is eligible, what recipients can buy and how much some receive in benefits, among other changes.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes in Lebanon, as Iran Talks Remain on Hold
Cease-fires in Lebanon and Iran are on shaky ground, with military attacks flaring and direct talks between Washington and Tehran to end their war stalled.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
Bad movies, good business: how sanitised biopics became a Hollywood staple
As interest in the lives of celebrities has intensified, we have become acclimatised to them curating and mercilessly monetising their imageLast month, Ryan Gosling addressed an audience about to see ...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Washington in shock after White House press dinner shooting: ‘an angry, polarized nation’
Questions raised about political violence, security and gun control after brazen attack at event attended by top officialsWhite House press dinner shooting aftermath – latest updatesA stunned Washingt...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield
Deepening sense of deadlock despite regional diplomacy as Washington and Tehran show no signs of compromiseHopes of a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US faded further on Sunday, amid...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Musk and Altman’s bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court
Tesla chief believes Altman broke company’s founding agreement – and legal battle promises to be explosiveThe bitter rivalry between two of the tech world’s most powerful men arrives in court this wee...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Teen arrested in Louisiana shooting got ride from scene from grandmother
No indication grandmother knew what Markel Lee, 17, was suspected of doing, and she later identified him to policeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA 17-year...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Gunfire at the White House correspondents’ dinner is another grim sign of our times | Robert Reich
A Washington DC event descending into panic and fear after gunshots is, sadly, of a piece with the chaotic tragedy of our timesFor as long as I can remember, the White House correspondents’ dinner was...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
UFC president Dana White says experience at press dinner shooting was ‘awesome’
UFC president says events were ‘pretty crazy’Man in custody after chaotic scenes in Washington DCWhile many of those present during the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner were shocked ...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pitched as a uniting force, the 2026 World Cup has been anything but | Jules Boykoff
The original plans for this summer’s tournament could scarcely sound much different than what we seem to have in storeSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterWhen Fifa announced that the United...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A sudden gap’: poorest to suffer from Trump’s drive to stop Cuba sending doctors to its neighbours
People across Latin America and the Caribbean find themselves without care as countries bow to US pressureNovlyn Ebanks, 73, had been due to receive the eye surgery she needed free of charge at St Jos...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Suspect in custody after Trump evacuated in shooting incident at White House correspondents’ dinner
US president and first lady were unharmed and suspect is being charged with two counts of felony firearms and assault chargesWhite House correspondents’ dinner shooting – latest updatesSign up for the...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ryanair to shut Berlin base as it blames rise in German aviation tax
Trade union criticises airline’s plan to halve passenger numbers to the city as ‘purely profit-oriented’ Ryanair is to shut its Berlin operating base and cut its winter schedule to the German capita...
The Guardian
Apr 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy
Police in Virginia used a technique called geofencing to tap into Google's databases to find out who was near the scene of a bank robbery. The Supreme Court will consider whether it is constitutional....
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - npr.org
Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner
President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.
BBC News
Apr 26, 2026 - bbc.com
Shooting raises questions about Trump security
The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.
BBC News
Apr 26, 2026 - bbc.com
National parks brace for summer surge as Trump administration proposes more staff cuts
The push to cut the park system even further has underscored ongoing questions about how smoothly parks can operate as warm weather and summer vacations draw tourists.
World & Nation
Apr 26, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump rushed off stage after shooting at White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner
The president was hurried out of the room and his security detail responded with weapons drawn after a disturbance at the event in Washington. Trump said he is safe and, according to the Secret Servic...
World & Nation
Apr 26, 2026 - latimes.com
Iranian Group Files US-Israeli War Crimes Evidence to International Criminal Court
US-Israeli strikes have destroyed civilian homes, hospitals, universities, and bridges.
Truthout
Apr 26, 2026 - truthout.org
Donald Trump’s Spring Cleaning
The exact reasons are often left vague and the successors to be determined, but people are leaving the Administration—including three Cabinet secretaries.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 26, 2026 - newyorker.com
Suspect sprinted 60 feet, reached staircase to correspondents’ dinner ballroom
The alleged gunman at the White House correspondents’ dinner raced through a magnetometer before being apprehended, a Post analysis of visuals reveals.
National
Apr 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Inside the Ballroom: Chaos and Confusion
One wonders if the surreal events of Saturday night might make it hard to return to the familiar conception of the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - politico.com
Can Sam Altman be trusted? Elon Musk wants a jury to answer Big Tech’s hottest question.
Musk’s lawsuit against Altman asks jurors to dig into grievances that stretch back to OpenAI’s founding.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 26, 2026 - politico.com
The Truth About the Trump Plan to Bring Back Execution by Firing Squad
The US Department of Justice announced Friday that it plans to revive the firing squad as a method of killing in federal capital cases. In a 52-page memo, the department expanded the ways it can apply...
Mother Jones
Apr 25, 2026 - motherjones.com
Egyptian Family Re-Arrested Following 10 Months in ICE Detention
The mother and children describe rotting food, unsafe water, and disrespect toward their Muslim faith.
Truthout
Apr 25, 2026 - truthout.org
DNC chair says releasing full 2024 election autopsy would cause ‘navel-gazing’
“I’m not here to protect anyone, right? What I’m here to do is win elections,” Ken Martin told MS NOW. The post DNC chair says releasing full 2024 election autopsy would cause ‘navel-gazing’ appeared ...
MS NOW
Apr 25, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans Race to Advance Trump’s Federal Reserve Pick
Kevin Warsh nears Fed chair role while refusing to acknowledge Trump’s 2020 defeat.
Truthout
Apr 25, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump cancels U.S. officials’ trip to Pakistan for Iran negotiations
Steve Witkoff, a U.S. special envoy, and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, were set to travel Saturday to Pakistan’s capital for peace talks. The post Trump cancels U.S. officials’ trip to Pakistan f...
MS NOW
Apr 25, 2026 - ms.now
A suspect identified in correspondents' dinner shooting
A suspect has been identified in the Saturday night shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner. President Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 25, 2026 - npr.org
WATCH: D.C. officials share updates on the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
The suspect in a shooting incident at Saturday's correspondents' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and other senior U.S. officials was carrying guns and knives and was believed to be acting al...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 25, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Trump holds news conference after shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Trump said the suspect was armed with multiple weapons before stopped by Secret Service. One officer was shot, but he was protected by a bulletproof vest.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 25, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump unharmed after security incident at White House Correspondents' Dinner
A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders on Saturday night. The president was u...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 25, 2026 - pbs.org
Analysis: 'Just war' has guided Catholic thinking on conflict for centuries – including criticism of Iran war
A growing choir of Catholic voices has criticized the Iran conflict by invoking the concept of "just war" – an evolving tradition that has guided Christian thinking about war and peace for 1,500 years...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 25, 2026 - pbs.org
Texas Is Lousy With Podunk Oil Wells, Creating Headaches for Landowners
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Some Texas oil wells gush hundreds of barrels of oil a day. But many are li...