Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-29
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Who Decided to Indict Kilmar Abrego Garcia Over a Years-Old Traffic Stop?
A DOJ prosecutor insists he charged Abrego based strictly on evidence of human smuggling. A federal judge seems skeptical. The post Who Decided to Indict Kilmar Abrego Garcia Over a Years-Old Traffic ...
The Intercept
Apr 28, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump eyes an ICE rebranding effort, mistaking a substantive problem for a PR mess
Whether the president understands this or not, giving ICE a “NICE” makeover won’t fix the agency’s systemic problems. The post Trump eyes an ICE rebranding effort, mistaking a substantive problem for ...
MS NOW
Apr 28, 2026 - ms.now
Why Trump’s Crypto Empire Is in Chaos
One of the Trump family’s biggest crypto plays is in turmoil. Investors are furious. The value of its digital tokens is tanking. And no one seems to know what exactly is going on with its finances. Wh...
Mother Jones
Apr 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘Maybe we ought to stop spending money’
In today’s newsletter: Renewed pushes for the White House ballroom funding, redistricting efforts in Texas and Florida, and more. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘Maybe we ought to stop spen...
MS NOW
Apr 28, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans denounce political violence but can’t shake the events of Jan. 6
For Lindsey Graham and Karoline Leavitt to borrow the left’s script on conflict resolution reflects the latest in a series of failures of self-awareness. The post Republicans denounce political violen...
MS NOW
Apr 28, 2026 - ms.now
The “Age of Electricity” Is Upon Us
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran has caused an unprecedented disr...
Mother Jones
Apr 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump and Kentucky Republicans are uniting against Massie. He could still win.
Frustrated local officials see their best chance to oust Rep. Thomas Massie in over a decade with President Donald Trump's intervention. But even they acknowledge the incumbent's strength.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - politico.com
Renewable energy just broke a 100-year-old streak
The rest of the world is building solar farms and battery plants as fast as the supply chains allow. The United States is trying to run against a market it no longer controls. | Ritesh Shukla/Getty Im...
Vox
Apr 28, 2026 - vox.com
‘There’s a day of reckoning coming’: Energy experts expect another spike at the pump
Trump's jawboning of the markets is sending the wrong signals to oil producers by keeping crude prices artificially low.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - politico.com
Turn on, tune in, cash out … The US right used to fear psychedelics. Now it wants to sell them | Kojo Koram
Hallucinogens have come a long way from the 60s counterculture to Trump’s White House – propelled by veterans’ lobbying and Silicon Valley capitalKojo Koram’s new book, The Next Fix: Winners and Loser...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
He Died in a Florida Jail. The Company in Charge Should Have Sent Him to the Hospital, Experts Say.
The post He Died in a Florida Jail. The Company in Charge Should Have Sent Him to the Hospital, Experts Say. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 28, 2026 - propublica.org
Like some personality cult, State Department eyes plan to add Trump’s image to passports
If you’re an American planning to get a passport and don’t want the president’s face on it, you might want to hurry. The post Like some personality cult, State Department eyes plan to add Trump’s imag...
MS NOW
Apr 28, 2026 - ms.now
In unusual alliance, Mamdani and Menin press Hochul to reduce a tax credit benefitting millionaires
Hochul shot down the proposal, leaving the mayor and Council speaker without a clear path forward for the city budget.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - politico.com
RFK Jr. is holding up $600M in vaccines for poor countries
The distributor of the shots said it would cost tens of thousands of lives.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - politico.com
Republican Senators Push for $400M in Taxpayer Funds to Build Trump’s Ballroom
Democrats criticized the plan, noting many taxpayers are struggling to afford rising grocery and gas prices.
Truthout
Apr 28, 2026 - truthout.org
3 days after correspondents’ dinner, FBI still unsure who shot officer outside ballroom
The Secret Service officer was wearing a bulletproof vest, but sources say investigators haven’t found the fragment that pierced it — and can’t definitively say whether it came from the suspect. The ...
MS NOW
Apr 28, 2026 - ms.now
Federal agents again target Minnesota amid alleged fraud crackdown at daycares
Federal raids unfold in Twin Cities amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota officialsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxFederal a...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s Justice Department Is Moving to Make It Easier to Deport DACA Recipients
Rep. Delia Ramirez speaks about the administration's effort to “weaponize the court system” against immigrants.
Truthout
Apr 28, 2026 - truthout.org
The numbers on US political violence
An FBI tactical team prepares to enter a house associated with the suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter in Torrance, California. | Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images President Do...
Vox
Apr 28, 2026 - vox.com
Maurene Comey’s lawsuit challenging Trump DOJ firing may proceed, judge says
The daughter of former FBI Director James Comey prevailed over the Justice Department’s attempt to get her wrongful termination lawsuit thrown out. The post Maurene Comey’s lawsuit challenging Trump D...
MS NOW
Apr 28, 2026 - ms.now
Hegseth faces pushback after giving Kid Rock ‘joy rides’ on Apache helicopters
“Why is Pete Hegseth spending your taxpayer dollars to give Kid Rock ‘joy rides’ on Apache helicopters?” one Democratic lawmaker asked. The post Hegseth faces pushback after giving Kid Rock ‘joy rides...
MS NOW
Apr 28, 2026 - ms.now
New DHS chief’s call for quieter immigration enforcement alarms MAGA base
Groups like the Mass Deportation Coalition see Markwayne Mullin’s push to restore confidence in DHS after fatal shootings as a potential betrayal of the president’s promise.
National
Apr 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
How Bernie Sanders convinced Democrats to oppose arming Israel
The Vermont independent’s long-running campaign to block arms sales is demonstrating a sea change in the Senate Democratic Caucus.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - politico.com
Todd Blanche’s bid to join elite private Washington club hits resistance
“I am disappointed that the club’s standards are slipping on so many levels,” says one member of the Met Club.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Tests the Limits of His Most Faithful Supporters
The president’s rhetoric on religion, along with hard-line immigration policies and the U.S. war in Iran, has splintered a coalition of Christian voters who returned him to the White House.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Americans have had no closer friends than the British,’ says Donald Trump at UK royal visit – US politics live
President praises relationship between two nations as he welcomes UK royals on second day of their state visit ahead of king’s speech to CongressSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has ...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
'We don't know what will happen to us': U.S. deportees in limbo in DRC
15 South American migrants and asylum seekers deported from the U.S. to the DRC are now living in uncertainty in a country an with ongoing armed conflict, where they have no ties.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - npr.org
Supreme Court will hear Trump's bid to end legal protection for up to 1.3 million immigrants
Since President Trump returned to office last year, his administration has repeatedly revoked or sought to deny the extension of temporary protections for immigrants from numerous countries.
World & Nation
Apr 28, 2026 - latimes.com
The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families
The post The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 28, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump DOJ brings charges against James Comey a second time
A judge dismissed the former FBI director’s first indictment due to the illegal appointment of the prosecutor who secured it. The post Trump DOJ brings charges against James Comey a second time appear...
MS NOW
Apr 28, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans Brace for Brutal Midterms as Trump’s Popularity Slips
The elections are still six months off, and some within the G.O.P. say there is still time to right the ship.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Texas Democrat Talarico leads senator Cornyn and AG Paxton in Senate race poll
TPOR poll of 1,018 likely voters puts Talarico ahead of John Cornyn by three percentage points and Ken Paxton by fiveUS politics live – latest updatesDemocrats’ hopes of winning control of the US Sena...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I don’t want to be part of a dictatorship’: the Americans queueing up to renounce their citizenship
Severing ties with the US can take more than a year and cost thousands of dollars. But Paul, Ella, Margot and thousands of others feel they have no choiceWhen Margot went to renounce her US citizenshi...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why is Jimmy Kimmel being held to a higher standard than Donald Trump? | Jesse Hassenger
The talkshow host has found himself targeted by the president once again but his jokes fail to have the influence or tastelessness that the right like to claimIn an episode of the classic sitcom Arres...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
US activists plan May Day economic blackout: ‘No school, no work, no shopping’
Actions expected to exceed 3,000 as unions and groups expand protests inspired by Minnesota ICE crackdownLabor unions, democratic organizations and community groups are organizing an economic blackout...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
GM expecting $500m Trump tariff refund, boosting its 2026 earnings outlook
Companies are now seeking refunds on tariffs after supreme court ruled Trump’s emergency levies were illegalSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxGeneral Motors ...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Stuck in limbo: millions of professionals risk losing legal status under Trump pause
Their experiences — of sudden financial insecurity, months of unemployment, and crippling anxiety — come as the administration seeks to restrict legal migration and boost mass deportation.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - npr.org
We Need to Kick Prediction Market Betting Out of Journalism While We Still Can
Treating journalism like a casino will harm reporting — and erode democracy. The post We Need to Kick Prediction Market Betting Out of Journalism While We Still Can appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
Apr 28, 2026 - theintercept.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-28 Tuesday
Headlines for April 28, 2026; Trump vs. Dreamers: Justice Dept. Moves to Make It Easier to Deport 500K+ DACA Recipients; Avi Lewis, New Socialist Leader of Canada’s NDP: “Life Just Doesn’t Have to Be ...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 28, 2026 - democracynow.org
Ron DeSantis Sends Gerrymandered Congressional Map to Florida Legislature
The map is predicted to add four more GOP seats, the latest in a wave of partisan redistricting ahead of the midterms.
Truthout
Apr 28, 2026 - truthout.org
MAHA wellness culture is coming for teens. Grown-ups aren’t ready.
For years, the “Make America Healthy Again” movement was driven by moms. Concerned about the safety of childhood vaccines and about chemicals in the food their kids were eating, they helped propel Do...
Vox
Apr 28, 2026 - vox.com
Jon Stewart was built for this moment
The chaos of an assassination attempt aside, the event provided Stewart with rich material to point out the increasingly fraught and bitter friction we’re seeing play out between the Trump White House...
MS NOW
Apr 28, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against James Comey
The new case stems from a photograph of seashells on a North Carolina beach.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Falsely charged with a crime, no way to fight it: inside Oregon’s court crisis
An attorney shortage has left thousands trapped in criminal cases without lawyers. One wrongfully accused woman had no choice but to waitCorshelle Jenkins was charged with a crime she didn’t commit – ...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on the politics of central Europe: in search of a new left | Editorial
Social democratic parties are suffering an almost total wipeout, as rightwing nationalism flourishes on the EU’s eastern flankPéter Magyar’s historic defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary’s recent electio...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations
High fuel prices and passenger delays as result of EU’s EES entry-exit system leading to problems, says trade bodyBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s smaller airports may not survive if jet fuel sh...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pressure over AI regulations mounts for Florida lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top Republicans are ramping up pressure on the state House in hopes of spurring it into considering the AI bill of rights proposal.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - politico.com
Government Accountability Office to investigate Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files
The GAO will review how the DOJ determined what to redact and who was involved in the decision-making process.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - politico.com
U.S. Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Beginning of War in Iran
The jump on Tuesday of 1.6 percent was the highest percentage increase in more than a month.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Adopting Trump’s Voice, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed
The court filing links the security breach at the White House correspondents’ dinner to the lawsuit over President Trump’s ballroom project.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Justice department files new criminal charges against ex-FBI director Comey
Subject of charges remains unclear, after earlier case over congressional testimony was dismissedUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe justice departmen...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Stole a charity’: Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of betrayal in courtroom showdown
Trial is culmination of a years-long feud between Musk and Altman that has become increasingly viciousThe trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman and OpenAI began in earnest on Tuesday with opening...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
UAE quits Opec in win for Trump as oil cartel weakened
US president has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil pricesThe United Arab Emirates has quit the Opec oil cartel after 60 years of membership, in a heavy blow ...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Press dinner shooting conspiracy theories spread in era of fractured politics
Neither political party is immune to conspiracy theories in a time of intense distrust in government and media, experts sayAfter an armed man attempted to breach the ballroom where Donald Trump was se...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jon Stewart on White House correspondents’ dinner: ‘We can’t even pull off a dinner that shouldn’t have existed in the first place’
Late-night hosts react to White House press dinner shooting as Trump and Melania call for Kimmel to be firedLate-night hosts responded to the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting and Donald and...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Asian mothers, bad feelings: notes on an all-conquering stereotype
A certain image of the tiger mom – strict, cold and demanding – is ubiquitous in popular culture. Why?In January 2011, the English-speaking world was introduced to a new kind of villain. She arrived i...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Is Tucker Carlson eyeing a 2028 presidential run? | Arwa Mahdawi
He has said he is ‘tormented’ by his previous support for Donald Trump – and some suggest the former Fox News host is positioning himself for the GOP nominationA few years ago, Tucker Carlson was slee...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
If it feels like the world is rejecting science and truth, here are five ways to fight back | Helen Pearson
All of us can choose to consider facts, not vibes, in our next decision. One simple hack is go and look up some easily accessible peer-reviewed studiesHelen Pearson is an editor for Nature and author ...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say
US generated more power from renewables including solar and wind than gas last month in a firstDonald Trump has wielded the full might of his administration to crush the progress of clean energy, whic...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
One year after Spain’s blackout, its shift to renewables and grid evolution power on
Though solar was initially incorrectly blamed for crisis, renewables have helped insulate Spain from gas price rises caused by war in Middle EastOne year ago today, all of Spain, and much of Portugal,...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
George Clooney condemns Washington shooting and calls on citizens to ‘truly make America great again’
Star tells awards ceremony: ‘I disagree with everything that this administration stands for, but there’s no place for the kind of violence we saw two nights ago’In the wake of the shooting at the Whit...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation
Positions ‘terminated, effective immediately’, says email to scientists sent on president’s behalf, in move labelled ‘dangerous attack’ on US innovationThe Trump administration has fired members of an...
The Guardian
Apr 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts
Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's nuclear program as the two main points of conte...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - npr.org
The MAHA movement is mad about the weedkiller glyphosate and Trump's EPA
The coalition focused on making Americans healthier is frustrated with the Trump administration's stance on environmental toxins and most recently, its support of the company that makes the pesticide....
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - npr.org
US regulator to review Disney broadcast licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".
BBC News
Apr 28, 2026 - bbc.com
LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case on Cisco's alleged role in China's persecution of Falun Gong
The Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco's bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company's technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 28, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Trump welcomes King Charles to the White House on his day of diplomacy in Washington
Under gray, drizzly skies, President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House in a ceremony on the South Lawn, with the president quipping that it was a "beautiful Briti...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 28, 2026 - pbs.org
Calling Trump a Tyrant Is Not a Call to Violence
Conservatives want to police how we talk about Trump—while excusing how the president talks about everyone else.
The Atlantic
Apr 28, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Pentagon May Not Be Telling Trump the Full Picture About the War
Vice President Vance is worried that the U.S. is running low on weapons.
The Atlantic
Apr 28, 2026 - theatlantic.com
What Happens if Trump Seizes AI Companies
The administration could exert much greater control over the industry—but just how far would it go?
The Atlantic
Apr 28, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Florida Is Poised to Make Opting Out of Vaccines Way Easier
Today, the Florida Legislature will vote on a bill that would make it significantly easier for parents to skip their children’s routine childhood vaccinations. The bill would allow exemptions “based o...
Mother Jones
Apr 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
UAE Says It’s Leaving OPEC, in Major Blow to the Cartel
The change is a major blow to the oil cartel that has long dominated the oil market.
Truthout
Apr 28, 2026 - truthout.org
How Putin and Zelensky View the War in Iran
The war’s ripple effects have exacerbated conflicts, economic insecurity, and regional tensions around the world, including in Ukraine.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 28, 2026 - newyorker.com
Hill Republicans lack a clear path to get Trump his ballroom
Only one Democrat so far has come out in favor of passing legislation that would continue construction of the stalled project after the Saturday night security breach.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 27, 2026 - politico.com
The Odd Bedfellows Protesting the Roundup Weed Killer Case
On Monday, the US Supreme Court heard arguments over Bayer AG’s efforts to shut down the thousands of lawsuits alleging its product Roundup, a weed killer containing glyphosate, causes people to devel...
Mother Jones
Apr 27, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Endorses Rebranding ICE as NICE
At 11 p.m. Sunday night, Donald Trump endorsed a conservative influencer’s suggestion that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be renamed National Immigration and Customs Enforcement (NIC...
Mother Jones
Apr 27, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Supreme Court seems a bit nervous about letting the police track you with your phone
Chief Justice John Roberts and Michael Fischer, Pennsylvania chief deputy attorney general, are displayed on a smartphone during oral arguments before the Supreme Court in 2020. | Andrew Harrer/Bloomb...
Vox
Apr 27, 2026 - vox.com
FDA May Finally Make It Illegal to Shock Autistic Kids as Punishment
In March 2024, the Food and Drug Administration under President Joe Biden introduced a new rule that would have banned, after decades, the use of electric shocks on disabled children as a form of puni...
Mother Jones
Apr 27, 2026 - motherjones.com
8 in 10 Posts by Trump Calling Someone “Low IQ” Target a Person of Color
One communications expert described the term as “a racist dog whistle with a long history in the US.”
Truthout
Apr 27, 2026 - truthout.org
How Trump’s America Produces Normie Assassins
The only extremism would-be assassins like suspect Cole Tomas Allen share is an extreme response to Trump’s deranging politics. The post How Trump’s America Produces Normie Assassins appeared first on...
The Intercept
Apr 27, 2026 - theintercept.com
Builder of Trump Ballroom Given $17M for Project Biden Admin Said Would Cost $3M
“They just took the cover page of my estimate and just added a bunch of money,” the original cost estimator said.
Truthout
Apr 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Supreme Court Upholds Gerrymandered Texas Congressional Map
The map aims to give Republicans up to five more seats in Congress, drawing major controversy ahead of the midterms.
Truthout
Apr 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Boat Strike Death Toll Approaches 200 as Trump Administration Continues Murders at Sea
Experts compared Trump to Rodrigo Duterte, whom the ICC is prosecuting for a similar killing spree in the Philippines.
Truthout
Apr 27, 2026 - truthout.org
What Trump wants out of the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House on April 25, 2026, in Washington, DC. | Al Drago/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you st...
Vox
Apr 27, 2026 - vox.com
Accused Correspondents' Dinner gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump
The suspect who attempted to storm a press gala this weekend in Washington has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Trump and other federal weapons charges. If convicted, he coul...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 27, 2026 - pbs.org
Torrance man charged with attempt to assassinate Trump; records detail alleged 'manifesto'
The suspect in the White House correspondents' dinner shooting faces numerous counts related to his alleged attempt to assassinate numerous Trump administration officials.
World & Nation
Apr 27, 2026 - latimes.com
Supreme Court wary of barring police from phone searches to find crime suspects
A divided Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the police use of phone tracking data violates the Constitution's protection against "unreasonable searches."
World & Nation
Apr 27, 2026 - latimes.com
The Girls Are Fighting, AI Edition
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are set to square off in court over OpenAI’s mission. In his lawsuit, Musk accuses Altman of illegally transforming OpenAI from a nonprofit into a massive for-profit organizat...
Mother Jones
Apr 27, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Administration Moves to Bring Back Firing Squads in Effort to Ramp Up Executions
“His first instinct almost always seems to be demonize someone as an enemy," said Sister Helen Prejean.
Truthout
Apr 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Uses Correspondents Dinner Shooting to Push for Ballroom Construction
The White House Correspondents' Dinner traditionally takes place outside of the White House.
Truthout
Apr 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Administration Covering Up “Extensive” Damage Done to US Bases by Iran
Meanwhile, Germany’s chancellor has said that the US “is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership.”
Truthout
Apr 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Liz Landers and Lisa Desjardins describe chaos at Correspondents' Dinner shooting
White House correspondent Liz Landers and Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins were at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the chaos in the room that nigh...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 27, 2026 - pbs.org
Fact-checking misinformation about the Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Shots fired inside the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by President Donald Trump caused immediate confusion about the suspect and what transpired at the April...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 27, 2026 - pbs.org
U.S.-Iran talks at impasse over nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. said it's discussing a new Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but pause all negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, Lebanon marked the deadliest day since the frayin...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 27, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump Calls for ABC to Fire Kimmel Over Joke He Made Days Before WHCD Shooting
The joke was likely a reference to the president's declining health, not a call for violence.
Truthout
Apr 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Top Biden Official: Israel Committed Genocide, But US Must Still Support It
The official admitted in an interview that the US has aided in Israel's genocidal slaughter in Gaza.
Truthout
Apr 27, 2026 - truthout.org
US and Israel Claimed to Be Fighting for Iranian Minorities — While Bombing Them
Already marginalized, Iran’s religious minority communities are overlooked victims of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Truthout
Apr 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Donald Trump’s Lose-Lose Negotiations with Iran
How the President’s insistence on Tehran’s unconditional surrender made it impossible to make a deal.