Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-01
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Pete Hegseth went full Bondi
In today’s newsletter: Pete Hegseth’s petulant hearing, what Democratic candidates need to focus on heading into November and more. The post Pete Hegseth went full Bondi appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 30, 2026 - ms.now
RFK Jr. Has Met His Match in This California Congressional Hopeful
Dr. Richard Pan is no stranger to blood. As a pediatrician, he was trained for its inevitability. But unlike your average medical professional—and despite his approachable and buoyant demeanor—he’s ha...
Mother Jones
Apr 30, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘When did it come out?’ Trump remains disengaged as events unfold around him
Too often, the president sounds like someone who just wandered into the Oval Office, blissfully unaware of current events. The post ‘When did it come out?’ Trump remains disengaged as events unfold a...
MS NOW
Apr 30, 2026 - ms.now
Congress ends record-shattering DHS shutdown
The House acted after weeks of delay to fund most Homeland Security agencies, which have gone unfunded for 76 days.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - politico.com
A blue-state governor leans into fights — with Trump and her own party
At 100 days as New Jersey governor, Mikie Sherrill has shown a more aggressive side
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - politico.com
Jeffries lays out more targets for gerrymanders in response to GOP’s renewed push
The House minority leader said Democrats will continue to be aggressive in their gerrymandering counterefforts after the Supreme Court opened the door to more Republican redraws.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - politico.com
Thom Tillis doubles down on his latest Trump personnel ultimatum
The outgoing North Carolina senator is moving from his Fed battle to vetting the next attorney general.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s ‘tortoise’ economy: GDP grows even as Iran challenges loom
In a sign of potential danger, inflation climbed at its fastest rate in four years in March as fuel costs rose, driven by global oil and gas shortages.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s call to reduce US troops in Germany shocks Pentagon
The Defense Department "was not expecting it," a congressional aide said.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - politico.com
The surprising reason why buying guns helps endangered species
Every time someone buys an assault weapon in the US, such as an AR-15, they’re funding wildlife conservation. | Paige Vickers/Vox; Getty Images Here’s a weird fact: Every time someone buys an assaul...
Vox
Apr 30, 2026 - vox.com
‘Seashells’ case was on back burner until Bondi fired as AG, say sources
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gave new life to the investigation of James Comey, directing a new office — and new prosecution team — to seek a second indictment. The post ‘Seashells’ case was ...
MS NOW
Apr 30, 2026 - ms.now
Israel’s center wants Democrats back. It may not have the cards.
The parties that once anchored Israel's ties to Democrats have collapsed electorally — and even a post-Netanyahu government may struggle to win back a Democratic Party that's already moved on.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - politico.com
There’s one word to describe Trump and Hegseth’s approach to the Iran war: incompetence
It’s clear this administration can’t account for the war’s growing costs and has no real plan to get the U.S. out of the ongoing conflict. The post There’s one word to describe Trump and Hegseth’s app...
MS NOW
Apr 30, 2026 - ms.now
Deported ‘Dreamer’ brought back to U.S. by ICE and detained
Jose Contreras Diaz was told he was coming home. His family waited hours at a Texas airport. Instead, ICE sent him to a detention facility. The post Deported ‘Dreamer’ brought back to U.S. by ICE and ...
MS NOW
Apr 30, 2026 - ms.now
‘An unauthorized war’: Democratic senators grill Pete Hegseth on US war with Iran – live
Questions for Trump’s defense secretary fall along partisan lines – Democrats make critical points as Republicans give Hegseth the chance to flaunt war successes Sign up for the Breaking News US email...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Roberts Court Shows Its True Partisan Colors
The Supreme Court’s Republican-appointed majority would have you think that its latest gerrymandering decision is a mere tweak to the legal rules governing political map drawing. No doubt hoping for m...
Mother Jones
Apr 30, 2026 - motherjones.com
What China is learning from the US war in Iran
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier conducts US blockade operations in the Arabian Sea on April 16, 2026. | US Navy via Getty Images Two months into the US-Iran war, the fighting has hardened i...
Vox
Apr 30, 2026 - vox.com
Nicolle Wallace: Voting Rights Act ruling will unleash ‘discrimination and chaos’
The “Deadline: White House” host said the decision was “a complete and utter perversion of the original purpose” of the landmark Civil Rights-era law. The post Nicolle Wallace: Voting Rights Act rulin...
MS NOW
Apr 30, 2026 - ms.now
Why “neighborism” is having a moment
For years, the internet sold us the idea that connection doesn’t have to be local to be meaningful. Your people could live anywhere: in a Discord server, a group chat of far-flung friends, or a TikTok...
Vox
Apr 30, 2026 - vox.com
House votes to end partial government shutdown, sending DHS funding bill to Trump to sign
After a record-long lapse in funding, the House passed a bill that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. The post House votes to end partial government shutdown, sending DHS funding ...
MS NOW
Apr 30, 2026 - ms.now
Trump continues broadsides against Germany's Merz over Iran
The president also threatened to reduce U.S. troops in Germany this week.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - politico.com
Partial US government shutdown ends after Congress votes to fund DHS
Congress advances Homeland Security funding after Republicans used procedural tool to pass up to $75bn for ICE and border patrolSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your ...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - npr.org
“We Could See the Largest Drop in Black Representation Since the End of Reconstruction.”
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court dealt a death blow to the country’s most important civil rights legislation, the Voting Rights Act of 1965—the law that defeated Jim Crow. For 100 years, from 1865 to 1...
Mother Jones
Apr 30, 2026 - motherjones.com
AOC Calls on Dems to “Play by Same Rules” Republicans Do on Gerrymandering
“We have to provide balance” to GOP gerrymandering until new redistricting rules are established, Ocasio-Cortez said.
Truthout
Apr 30, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump DOJ could have awkward time explaining this part of its Cole Allen prosecution
The Justice Department says the suspect in the correspondents’ dinner attack was talking about Trump when he referred to a “pedophile, rapist, and traitor.” The post Trump DOJ could have awkward time ...
MS NOW
Apr 30, 2026 - ms.now
A ballroom bunker is a perfect symbol for Trump 2.0 | Jan-Werner Müller
The edifice suggests a Silicon Valley-style desire to protect the president from national crises of his own makingA self-declared “secretary of war” keeps committing war crimes; people are dying in Af...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says Tennessee governor working to ‘give us one extra seat’ as states race to redraw congressional maps – live
President’s social post comes after Louisiana postpones primaries to redraw maps just a day after supreme court ruling guts Voting Rights ActLouisiana postpones primaries as states rush to redraw dist...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
As a Ukrainian journalist, I’ve covered the US for 20 years. I find it increasingly shocking
My country has been under occupation, dogged by corruption and war. Yet even I’ve been bewildered by the way the US seems to be fracturingA version of this piece appeared in the Dial under the headlin...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats say EPA head’s budget cut proposal ‘reads like climate change deniers’ manifesto’
Lee Zeldin claims before Senate that Trump administration plan will make Environmental Protection Agency ‘more efficient’Senate Democrats accused the Trump administration of abandoning the Environment...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘My own contribution’: the Ottawa immigrants learning to retrofit homes and fight the climate crisis
A Canadian social enterprise hopes to help solve the urgent need for retrofits and shortage of skilled workersJohn Mava was looking for work when a construction project started behind his house. When ...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
New Florida Redistricting Map Could Deliver 4 New House Seats to GOP in Midterms
Polls show that a majority of Floridians don’t support the redistricting effort led by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Truthout
Apr 30, 2026 - truthout.org
New poll shows 2-to-1 opposition to Trump’s White House ballroom project
Lindsey Graham recently suggested that 90% of Americans were prepared to support the ballroom idea. He wasn’t even close to being correct. The post New poll shows 2-to-1 opposition to Trump’s White Ho...
MS NOW
Apr 30, 2026 - ms.now
Facing bipartisan opposition, Trump abandons his second surgeon general nominee
The White House is so bad at choosing nominees, even Senate Republicans won’t confirm some of them. Take Casey Means, for example. The post Facing bipartisan opposition, Trump abandons his second surg...
MS NOW
Apr 30, 2026 - ms.now
After Supreme Court Decision, Louisiana Weighs Redrawing House Maps
It was not immediately clear whether Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, would postpone the May 16 primary election for House races after the court ruled the state’s congressional districts unconstitution...
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
US court refuses to hear Trump’s appeal of E Jean Carroll $83m defamation case
Decision from federal appeals court comes almost 18 months after Trump appealed following 2024 election winSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA federal appeal...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: politicising a generation of researchers | Editorial
By attacking the basic settlement between scientists and the state, the US president has proved that experts can’t avoid these fightsDonald Trump’s war on science has been vicious and hugely damaging,...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
House approves bill to fund Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, and sent the bipartisan package to President Donald ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 30, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH LIVE: Senate considers FISA extension, latest Iran war powers resolution
The Republican-controlled House approved a three-year reauthorization of a divisive U.S. surveillance program ahead of its expiration on Friday. The law's renewal still faces an uncertain path to pass...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 30, 2026 - pbs.org
Why We Are Suing the Department of Education
The post Why We Are Suing the Department of Education appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 30, 2026 - propublica.org
Democracy Now! 2026-04-30 Thursday
Headlines for April 30, 2026; Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act in “Devastating Blow” to Democracy & Civil Rights: Maya Wiley; Maya Wiley: Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment Is Part of Trump’s ...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 30, 2026 - democracynow.org
‘We are limited by the US in every aspect’: the young people behind Puerto Rico’s independence movement
Popular sentiment has been growing since 2017, when the US failed in providing disaster relief after Hurricane Maria“Mandarin hotel! Out of Puerto Rico!” was the refrain of dozens of demonstrators on ...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Activists paid for the Voting Rights Act in blood. The supreme court has undermined it | Sophia Lin Lakin
I was a lead attorney in the Callais case. The court’s decision will silence the voices of communities of colorThe supreme court on Wednesday paved the way for racial discrimination in voting, 60 year...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Family of New Zealand woman detained by ICE pleads for government help to secure her release
Everlee Wihongi, 37, holds a green card but was detained upon her return to Los Angeles due to an issue with a historic conviction for marijuana possessionThe family of a New Zealand woman detained by...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 30, 2026 - pbs.org
Commentary: Fox loses it when Elmo learns Arabic, but can't find the words for Saudi prince's stake in U.S. media
Muslims are conservative media's go-to bogeymen, until they finance MAGA. Fox News, like the Republican administration, is cherry-picking what parts of Islam it'll tolerate.
World & Nation
Apr 30, 2026 - latimes.com
The New Frontiers of Aging
Daniel Reilly takes 19 pills in the morning and 13 at night. He lives with hemophilia and HIV, which he contracted in the 1980s. No one expected him to live this long. In most respects, that’s a bless...
Mother Jones
Apr 30, 2026 - motherjones.com
42 House Democrats Join GOP in Passing Warrantless Mass Surveillance Bill
Rep. Ilhan Omar warned that “this bill has no meaningful reforms" to prevent abuses.
Truthout
Apr 30, 2026 - truthout.org
Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, setting up Platner to face Collins
The shocking move shakes up one of the year’s most important Senate races and is a blow to Chuck Schumer.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - politico.com
How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China
If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it viewed as unnecessary.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
U.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices
Gross domestic product expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, a period including first weeks of conflict in the Middle East.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
Behind Powell’s High-Stakes Decision to Stay at the Fed
Jerome H. Powell will remain a governor at the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends, in a bid to guard against a further incursion by the Trump administration on the central bank’s independenc...
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
Mamdani Suggested UK Should Return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond. Here’s the Back Story.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York suggested that Britain should return the gem, a symbol of colonial plunder. Here’s the back story of the famed jewel.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
The conservative supreme court justices behind the dismantling of the Voting Rights act
Latest ruling is culmination of Justices Roberts and Alito’s campaign to slowly but surely strangle efforts to protect democratic rights of Black and other minority AmericansThe ruling from the US sup...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
US reinstates ‘gun show loophole’ amid rollback of firearms restrictions
DoJ announces changes including ‘loophole’ that allows people to buy guns at shows without background checkThe US justice department has rolled back several significant restrictions on guns, including...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Seth Meyers on Trump’s ballroom push: ‘How is this their biggest priority?’
Late-night hosts discussed the funding of Trump’s $400m ballroom and King Charles’s light roasts of the presidentLate-night hosts responded to King Charles’s roasts of Donald Trump during his visit to...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
New York officials return more than 650 antiquities valued at $14m to India
Move comes after mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke of return of the Koh-i-noor diamond after UK royals’ visit to New YorkHundreds of antiquities valued at $14m have been returned to India by New York authori...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran's supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
Iran's supreme leader vowed Thursday in a defiant tone to protect the Islamic Republic's nuclear and missile capabilities, which U.S. President Donald Trump has sought to curtail through airstrikes an...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 30, 2026 - pbs.org
Louisiana congressional primaries suspended after Supreme Court ruling, state officials say
Early voting had been scheduled to begin Saturday in advance of the May 16 primary.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 30, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Hegseth and Caine face 2nd day of questioning on defense budget, Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic lawmakers in Congress for a second day Thursday, rejecting senators' accusations that the Iran war was launched without evidence of an imminent t...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 30, 2026 - pbs.org
Food Recalls Are Good, Actually
Over the last few months, Trader Joe’s has pulled thousands of cases of focaccia bread and frozen fried rice from its shelves for potentially having fragments of metal or glass, respectively. If that ...
Mother Jones
Apr 30, 2026 - motherjones.com
Releasing Full 2024 Election Autopsy Would Be “Navel Gazing,” DNC Chair Says
Reporting earlier this year found that the autopsy says that Gaza played a major role in Kamala Harris’s defeat.
Truthout
Apr 30, 2026 - truthout.org
House Passes DHS Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown
Republicans were forced to use a special maneuver to steer around opposition in their own party and speed the measure to the floor, relying on Democrats to push it through.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Plan to Maintain Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish “new legal frameworks” for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would retain its nuclear capabilities.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump May Pull Troops From Germany. That Isn’t as Scary as It Once Was.
Germany has hugely increased its military spending, aiming to be less dependent on Washington. Its support for U.S. attacks on Iran may also give it leverage.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
Oil Price Hits Wartime High Above $120 a Barrel as Iran War Standoff Continues
The longer the disruption to Middle East fuel supplies lasts, the risk grows that higher energy costs will feed into broader inflation that could dent economic growth.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
How the Voting Rights Decision May Block the Rise of Young Black Leaders
Black Democrats in the South already face steep challenges when seeking political office. But the Supreme Court’s ruling could be felt for a generation.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
Chief Justice Roberts Played the Long Game on Voting Rights
Since his early days as a lawyer and in his first years on the bench, the chief justice has worked to limit the force of the Voting Rights Act.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
Smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City? The E.P.A. Is Blaming Asia.
The Trump administration says the cities shouldn’t be penalized for unhealthy air because pollution can blow in from abroad. Some experts say that’s preposterous.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Making the scarlet letter into my career’: my life as a sex writer
I thought my mother was ashamed of my taboo profession. Then I realized our experiences were more similar than I thoughtMy first viral personal essay was titled: “In Defense of Casual Sex”.It was 2008...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump withdraws nomination of Casey Means for US surgeon general
US president said he was instead nominating radiologist and Fox News contributor Dr Nicole Saphier for the postSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump on Thursday pulled his nominee for US ...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash
Mills cites lack of funds to face off against Graham Platner in race to unseat Republican Susan CollinsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxJanet Mills, the Mai...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Musk faces third day of questioning in contentious trial over OpenAI’s founding
Trial continues after heated back-and-forth during OpenAI’s cross-examination of the Tesla CEO on WednesdayElon Musk’s court case against Sam Altman continues on Thursday, after a day of contentious e...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Gianni Infantino tells Fifa congress that Iran will play at World Cup in US as planned
Iran’s participation was in doubt following US/Israel attacksTeam scheduled to play in Los Angeles and SeattlePotential round of 32 match v US could happen in DallasFifa president Gianni Infantino sai...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
FCC chair denies ABC license review is related to Kimmel controversy
Brendan Carr claims agency’s renewal order is strictly related to investigation into network’s DEI initiativesBrendan Carr, the Trump-picked chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), de...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump tells Merz to ‘fix his broken country’ in new attack on German chancellor
US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a ‘possible reduction’ in US troops in GermanyWhy does the US have military bases in Germany – and will Trump follow through on his threat...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
The supreme court’s voting rights decision is a death knell for American democracy | Moira Donegan
The US was not a true democracy before the Voting Rights Act. Wednesday’s decision has essentially destroyed the lawIs America a democracy? The term implies an equality of rights and dignity among cit...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jimmy Kimmel’s quip about Melania Trump is protected speech, and Disney must stand tall | Margaret Sullivan
Americans don’t want the government to decide what TV comics can and can’t sayA few days before the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump last weekend, one comic’s joke on his late-night show ...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
PM vows to act against people ‘venerating the murder of Jews’ as terror threat level raised
Keir Starmer pledges crackdown on protesters chanting or displaying antisemitic slogans as terror attack is assessed to be ‘highly likely’ Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on those “venerating t...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
US economic growth rebounds 2% as consumer spending slows amid Iran war
First quarter output, driven by AI investment and government spending, rose as oil shock fuels inflation fearsUS gross domestic product (GDP) accelerated to an annual rate of 2% in the first three mon...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Protecting lions and people: the biologist dedicated to tackling human-wildlife conflict
Moreangels Mbizah has blazed a trail in Zimbabwe as the first black African woman to found a conservation organisation in the country The turning point for Moreangels Mbizah came in 2014. The conserva...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘You are the machine that kills hate’: Woody Guthrie’s protest anthems strike a chord with a new generation
A timely exhibit at NYU celebrates the anti-fascist folk artist – despite the university’s recent suppression of campus protestsBea Esteves Mendez knew as much about Woody Guthrie as most people her a...
The Guardian
Apr 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing
Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts venue for t...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 30, 2026 - npr.org
Interest rates held at 3.75% as Bank of England hints at future rises over Iran war
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.
BBC News
Apr 30, 2026 - bbc.com
US House votes to end partial government shutdown after 76 days
The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.
BBC News
Apr 30, 2026 - bbc.com
U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, but Iran war clouds outlook
"This is a split-screen economy."
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 30, 2026 - pbs.org
News Analysis: Mexico's dilemma -- Extradite officials to U.S. or risk angering Trump
The U.S. indictment of 10 current and former Mexican officials leaves President Claudia Sheinbaum with few good options on how to respond.
World & Nation
Apr 30, 2026 - latimes.com
All the Sad Young Chinese Professionals
China’s urbanites are learning the price of prosperity.
The Atlantic
Apr 30, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Who Is the Real Base of the Democratic Party?
Jamal Simmons on lessons from the 2024 election, how Democrats can win in 2028, and who the real base of the Democratic Party is. Plus: why the White House Correspondents’ Dinner feels so out of touch...
The Atlantic
Apr 30, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Miranda Priestly Hangs Up Her Own Coat Now
The Devil Wears Prada 2 finds the magazine industry in a much less glamorous place.
The Atlantic
Apr 30, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Sam Altman’s ChatGPT Couldn’t Stop Obsessing Over Goblins
OpenAI admitted it had to develop a specific instruction in the code of its latest model of ChatGPT to stop it from repeatedly referencing “goblins, gremlins, and other creatures.” In an explanation p...
Mother Jones
Apr 30, 2026 - motherjones.com
Congress Is in Chaos Over a Surveillance Law—But the Full Story Is Classified
Increasingly desperate negotiations. A plea from the president himself. An eleventh-hour sleight of hand, followed by a surprise vote in the dead of night. Over the past month, chaos has unfolded on ...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
ICE Watchers Worry Democrats Are Trying to Co-Opt Their Movements For Votes
Minneapolis activists are accusing a local House candidate of “cosplaying” as a protester, blurring the line between solidarity and opportunism. The post ICE Watchers Worry Democrats Are Trying to Co-...
The Intercept
Apr 29, 2026 - theintercept.com
Mike Johnson Used Crypto Catnip to Get Freedom Caucus Support for Domestic Spy Law
A provision unrelated to domestic spying got the hard-right GOP members on board — but it won’t work in the Senate. The post Mike Johnson Used Crypto Catnip to Get Freedom Caucus Support for Domestic ...
The Intercept
Apr 29, 2026 - theintercept.com
Hegseth to Congress: We Have No Iran Plan, But Give Us 1.5 Trillion Anyway.
For the first time since the US began bombing Iran two weeks ago, our military leadership testified before a congressional committee today. The main takeaway: there is no real plan for ending this war...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Hegseth Brags of a Deadlier War Machine as U.S. Unleashes “Devastating Civilian Harm Globally”
While testifying to Congress on Wednesday, War Secretary Pete Hegseth lobbed threats and brushed off queries about civilian harm. The post Hegseth Brags of a Deadlier War Machine as U.S. Unleashes “De...
The Intercept
Apr 29, 2026 - theintercept.com
Supreme Court leans in favor of Trump's bid to end protections for Syrian, Haitian migrants
Trump's lawyers say Congress gave the Department of Homeland Security, not judges, the power to end Temporary Protective Status granted earlier.
World & Nation
Apr 29, 2026 - latimes.com
Supreme Court Just Made It Harder to Investigate Anti-Abortion Crisis Pregnancy Centers
In an outcome that was widely expected, the US Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that New Jersey’s efforts to investigate an anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center for allegedly misleading consumers violat...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Conservative SCOTUS Ruling Completely Demolishes Voting Rights Act, Kagan Says
The Voting Rights Act is now essentially a “toothless law,” one legal expert said of the ruling.
Truthout
Apr 29, 2026 - truthout.org
Hundreds of Incarcerated Migrants Go on Hunger Strike in Remote Michigan Prison
Migrants at the GEO Group-run facility demand their right to due process, edible food, and an end to sleep deprivation.