Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-02
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Another Assassination Attempt, More Fertilizer for Conspiracy Theories
Rep. Jamie Raskin responds to his Dana Bash interview, plus journalist Mike Rothschild on the world of political conspiracies. The post Another Assassination Attempt, More Fertilizer for Conspiracy Th...
The Intercept
May 1, 2026 - theintercept.com
Why Elon Musk’s Friend Thinks He’s Wrong About AI
From autonomous weapons to workforce disruption, the stakes around AI are rising. Trump’s AI adviser insists the answer isn’t slowing down.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - politico.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
May 1, 2026 - ms.now
Trump administration’s report on ‘anti-Christian bias’ is ridiculous propaganda
The report references the Biden administration’s investigation of a Catholic extremist and its acknowledgment of Transgender Day of Visibility. The post Trump administration’s report on ‘anti-Christi...
MS NOW
May 1, 2026 - ms.now
What Canadians Are Grudgingly Learning From Trump’s Undiplomatic Ambassador
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has spent a year enraging Canadians. Is a détente now possible?
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - politico.com
8 Things You Should Know About Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections
The post 8 Things You Should Know About Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 1, 2026 - propublica.org
FBI Redirected a Quarter of Staff to Target Immigrants Under Trump's Deportation Push
Over 9,000 FBI personnel were assigned to immigration after Trump returned to office — a massive diversion that experts warn could put national security at risk. The post FBI Redirected a Quarter of S...
The Intercept
May 1, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump says Cuba is “next.” What does that mean?
People on a motorbike watch a damaged car being towed by a tow truck, with a mural in the background depicting the US embargo on Cuba, on a street in Havana on April 28, 2026. | Yamil Lage/AFP via Get...
Vox
May 1, 2026 - vox.com
As Trump focuses on Iran, Europe and Ukraine strengthen ties
The president’s hostility toward NATO allies is accelerating efforts to rely less on Washington.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - politico.com
‘Divided us with a smile’: GOP groaning over Mike Johnson reaches a fever pitch
A chaotic week has heightened complaints about the embattled speaker's leadership style.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - politico.com
National debt crosses a historic threshold, exposing absurdity of Trump campaign promises
In his first term, the president said he’d “easily” reduce the debt, but he delivered the opposite results. In his second term, it’s happening again. The post National debt crosses a historic threshol...
MS NOW
May 1, 2026 - ms.now
Americans remain deeply skeptical of war in Iran, poll shows
Sixty-one percent of U.S. adults said it was a mistake for the U.S. to use military force against Iran in a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll released Friday.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - politico.com
This May Day, Even Organizers Are Cautious, But Hopeful
After last month’s No Kings protest, Indivisible, the group that describes itself as a pro-democracy, anti-authoritarian people-powered movement, joined May Day Strong’s actions to take a page out of ...
Mother Jones
May 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
White House tells Congress Iran war has been ‘terminated,’ skirting 60-day clock
President Trump’s letters come at a key moment on Capitol Hill, where Republican criticism of the conflict has been relatively muted as lawmakers have warily eyed the two-month marker that could force...
MS NOW
May 1, 2026 - ms.now
Welcome to the Insecurity-Industrial Complex
Affordability is the new buzzword. It’s yapped by politicians and pundits across the spectrum. It’s as popular as a new TikTok dance. And it’s genuinely an important and mobilizing concept. But the tr...
Mother Jones
May 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
So You Want to Organize a General Strike
On Friday, International Workers’ Day, tens of thousands of people across the US will walk out of school, skip work, and refrain from shopping as part of a nationwide economic blackout against Preside...
Mother Jones
May 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump tells Congress the Iran war has ‘terminated’ as legal deadline hits
The letter to lawmakers attempts to justify why the president is not seeking congressional authorization after the conflict reaches a 60-day threshold.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - politico.com
Amazon Powers ICE. Its Workers Aren’t Happy.
Matt Multari has been driving for Amazon—and organizing with the Teamsters—for about a year and a half. His days are mostly spent delivering packages. But he thinks of his role as a worker-organizer a...
Mother Jones
May 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Musk Warns of Killer AI — While He and the Rest of Silicon Valley Cash In on AI That Kills
In his lawsuit against OpenAI, Elon Musk evoked a “Terminator” scenario. He said nothing about the people AI is already killing. The post Musk Warns of Killer AI — While He and the Rest of Silicon Val...
The Intercept
May 1, 2026 - theintercept.com
What the War Powers Act says presidents have to tell Congress
Trump argues that the ceasefire means he does not need lawmakers’ approval for the war, but the law doesn’t say that. The post What the War Powers Act says presidents have to tell Congress appeared fi...
MS NOW
May 1, 2026 - ms.now
The Folly of Trump Taking a “Wrecking Ball” to a Crucial Science Advisory Board
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Since the start of his second term last year, President Donald Trump has so...
Mother Jones
May 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Hard choices test breakaway climate summit
A first-of-its-kind conference that focused on phasing out fossil fuels now confronts the challenge of turning plans into policy.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - politico.com
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is capitalist art that hates capitalist art
The Devil Wears Prada 2 run on millennial optimism while unearthing new evils. | Macall Polay The Devil Wears Prada is one of the great millennial fairy tales. Released in 2006, the year before t...
Vox
May 1, 2026 - vox.com
‘You seem to really like Joe Biden’: Hegseth needlessly fixates on former president
Over the course of hours of congressional testimony, the defense secretary clearly wanted to focus on the president — but not the current president. The post ‘You seem to really like Joe Biden’: Hegse...
MS NOW
May 1, 2026 - ms.now
‘I’m not giving them anything’: Trump contradicts his own negotiator on Iran policy
How, exactly, are negotiations with Iran supposed to produce an agreement that all parties can trust if Trump’s envoy makes offers that Trump opposes? The post ‘I’m not giving them anything’: Trump co...
MS NOW
May 1, 2026 - ms.now
EU trade official calls Trump tariff threat ‘unacceptable’ after president says trucks and cars will face 25% levy – US politics live
EU official responds after US president accuses EU of non-complianceTrump tears up EU tariff deal and raises some import dutiesSign up for the Breaking News US emailMeanwhile, the White House has said...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
As Iran War Reaches 60-Day Mark, Republicans in Congress Grow Impatient With Trump
Months into the operation and with midterms looming, some lawmakers are calling for Congress to restrain the president’s war power or set terms for bringing the conflict to a close.
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Thousands in US to join ‘no school, no work, no shopping’ May Day protest in economic blackout
Walkouts, marches and other gatherings planned for ‘May Day Strong’ demonstrations across the countryThousands are expected to join an economic blackout for International Workers’ Day , as part of 3,5...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Cuban immigrant dies in Georgia detention center, ICE tells Congress
Denny Adán González, 33, whose death is being investigated as suicide, is 18th person to die in ICE custody this yearA Cuban immigrant died inside an immigration detention center in Georgia earlier th...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Working Americans are taking the streets for May Day. Will Democrats pay attention? | Claire Valdez
Americans are fed up with an establishment that has abandoned the working class. It’s time to organize for changeOn Friday, more than 3,000 May Day protests will take place across the United States – ...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democracy Now! 2026-05-01 Friday
Headlines for May 01, 2026; From Springfield, Ohio, to the Supreme Court: A Pastor’s Fight to Protect TPS for Haitians; “No School, No Work, No Shopping”: Workers, Immigrants to Lead Thousands of May ...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 1, 2026 - democracynow.org
Centrist Democrats beef up affordability message
A New Democrat Coalition-aligned nonprofit will host its inaugural policy forum tackling high costs of living this month.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - politico.com
Why red states are pushing back on Trump administration’s request for voter data
Republican-controlled states cite legal grounds of DoJ’s request, concerns over data security and privacy laws The Department of Justice’s quest to secure sensitive voter data is finding opposition in...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Voting rights groups sue to block Louisiana from suspending primary elections
State’s governor has ordered congressional primary halted until state can redraw districts and dilute Black voteThe American Civil Liberties Union filed a suit on behalf of Louisiana voting rights gro...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Could Santa Marta climate talks mark ground zero in push to ditch fossil fuels?
Colombia hosted nearly 60 countries at pivotal time on world stage for fight to transition to a clean energy futureLooking out to sea from the grey sandy beaches of Santa Marta, on Colombia’s Caribbea...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
4 takeaways from Hegseth's hearings on historic defense budget request, Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before Congress at a pair of hourslong hearings this week for the first time since the Trump administration went to war against Iran, with the Pentagon chief fa...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
An Unreleased Lyme Disease Vaccine Is Already Sparking False Conspiracy Theories
In April, the MAHA Mom Coalition, an organization that claims it advocates for “parental rights, holistic health, clean food & water, and medical freedom,” put out an unusual call. They wanted to talk...
Mother Jones
May 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Administration Pushes Forward With Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Laws
Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Conservative justices actually consider race – except in correcting inequality
In Louisiana v Callais, the supreme court has openly considered white Republicans in partisan redistrictingIn 1989, Thurgood Marshall, the first Black justice of the supreme court of the United States...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Trump has three wars going on right now – Iranians, Ukrainians and comedians’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump pressuring ABC to fire Kimmel, the US’s war with Iran and the US supreme court decision that guts voting rightsLate-night hosts reacted to yet another call by Donald T...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
James Comey’s re-indictment is the product of a twisted justice department | Lawrence Douglas
Amid Trump’s unrelenting assault on the rule of law, it is drearily unsurprising to see the ex-FBI director targetedConsider the following screed: “If any other President had the ability, foresight, o...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s New Medicaid Work Requirements Are Here
On Friday, Nebraska became the first state to enact Medicaid work requirements, mandatory for states with Medicaid expansion due to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Notably, the state did it seven ...
Mother Jones
May 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky
A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries.
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
In the Oregon Governor’s Primary, Voters Choose the Future of the Republican Party
Oregon’s Democratic governor is likely to win re-election, but how voters pick from the ideological array of Republicans challenging her could offer a glimpse at the party post-Trump.
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Why Mayor Mamdani Didn’t Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Royals
Zohran Mamdani studiously avoided the type of red-carpet welcome most mayors would prepare for a royal visit, reflecting his upbringing but also drawing some criticism.
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations amid financial struggles and high oil prices
Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSpirit Airlines is prepar...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Push for state-level voting rights acts renewed after supreme court ruling
Nine states have a version of voting rights act and 11 more, including several in the south, have introduced bills to protect voters in absence of federal protectionsAfter the US supreme court essenti...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Charles tamed Trump while rebuking Trumpism in ego-flattering masterstroke
King skillfully appeals to Republicans fond of Britain and Democrats anxious about rules-based order in state visitFor his last trick, the king revealed a bell that hung from the conning tower of a Ro...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
King Charles has saved the special relationship – for now | Ted Widmer
The king charmed Americans – including the president – while artfully asserting his views on climate and executive powerIn the end, it was a royal triumph, as King Charles and Queen Camilla managed to...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
How LNG interests are seeking to disrupt global talks on decarbonising shipping
Observers say pressure on IMO negotiations appears to be linked to countries that have invested heavily in gasAbout a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passed through the strait...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fema employees who criticized Trump cuts reinstated after months on leave
Workers wrote ‘Katrina declaration’, warning that funding cuts made US dangerously unprepared for natural disastersFourteen employees with the US Federal Emergency Management Agency returned to work t...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
60 Minutes journalist decries ‘spread of corporate meddling and editorial fear’ at CBS News
Sharyn Alfonsi, whose report on Cecot prison was pulled by Bari Weiss, admits uncertainty over her future at networkThe veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi expressed concern about “the spr...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guide #241: Wintour isn’t coming … and her Devil Wears Prada absence is for the best
In this week’s newsletter: Fans expecting the Vogue matriarch to pop up in Miranda Priestley’s latest outing have been disappointed – but as Hollywood history shows, guest appearances don’t always go ...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I’m hoping people get inspired’: what can we learn from the godfather of community organizing?
American Agitators is a rousing new documentary about Fred Ross Sr, who spent more than 50 years fighting against divisive and destructive forces in the US“Community organizing” is a phrase that’s tak...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
The devil wears Primark: is the romcom reporter about to get the sack?
Glamour? Money? Hope? They’re so last season. With fashion magazines on their knees, where does that leave The Devil Wears Prada 2 – and its famously relatable heroine?Runway magazine is collapsing. M...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week
This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job!
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - npr.org
WATCH: Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect seen running through security in surveillance footage
Federal prosecutors released a video Thursday showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and attempt to kill ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
What to know about May Day as workers face rising costs due to Iran war
Activists worldwide gathered for May Day rallies and street protests Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinkin...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
DOJ case threatens Southern Poverty Law Center's mission monitoring California hate groups
For years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been one of the few groups monitoring activity by far-right extremists in California. But the organization was recently charged with fraud and money laun...
World & Nation
May 1, 2026 - latimes.com
Poll Shows Most See Iran War as “Mistake,” Earlier Than With Iraq, Vietnam
The war has almost no constituency outside of Donald Trump's biggest fans.
Truthout
May 1, 2026 - truthout.org
‘Crypto king’: How Trump has nearly tripled his net worth since retaking the White House
“Morning Joe” economic analyst Steve Rattner breaks out his charts to show how Trump’s net worth has skyrocketed largely thanks to one industry: crypto. The post ‘Crypto king’: How Trump has nearly tr...
MS NOW
May 1, 2026 - ms.now
The lights go out at Alex Jones’ Infowars
The longtime conspiracist host aired the last episode this week, and still owes more than $1 billion to the Sandy Hook families. The post The lights go out at Alex Jones’ Infowars appeared first on MS...
MS NOW
May 1, 2026 - ms.now
Trump ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran’s Proposal on Ending War
The details of the latest plan were unclear, and President Trump did not specify his objections.
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Profitable Business of Peace
The Trump administration is turning diplomacy into an asset to be leveraged.
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through
The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Stocks and Oil Prices Sent Conflicting Signals in April Amid Havoc of Iran War
Energy markets remained disrupted by turmoil in the Middle East, while the S&P 500 posted its best month since November 2020.
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Jury Convicts Florida Ex-Rep. David Rivera in Conspiracy Trial
The nation’s state-run oil company hired David Rivera’s consulting firm for $50 million to influence members of Congress and the White House.
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Voting Rights Act
We explain the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision.
NYT > Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Hope is contagious and science is king: 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel era
At world-first Santa Marta climate meeting, delegates say it was ‘euphoric’ to finally be focusing on concrete solutionsAfter a landmark climate meeting in Santa Marta, Colombia, where nearly 60 count...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran offers new peace proposal to US but Trump ‘not satisfied’
Tehran reportedly passed proposal to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday night, though its contents are not yet clearIran has passed a new proposal to Pakistani mediators in the latest effort to end the...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why has the world lost sight of the suffering of Palestinians? - The Latest
In the six months since a ceasefire was announced in Gaza, more than 800 civilians have been killed and living conditions have remained dire. Meanwhile, Palestinians in the West Bank face a surge in v...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘When I watched the girls loving this man, I felt sick’: the woman who exposed a polygamous paedophile
Without Christine Marie, Samuel Bateman might never have been jailed for his crimes among the Mormon community of Short Creek. What drives the heroine of Netflix’s hit documentary Trust Me: The False ...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
I tried to live for 24 hours without using oil-based products. It was ridiculously impossible
The world’s economy is completely dependent on petrochemicals. Is there any way to avoid them?The US-Israel war on Iran has brought into sharp focus our reliance on petroleum and natural gas. Petroche...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
The supreme court’s voting rights decision wasn’t about law – it was about politics | David Daley and Eric J Segall
This court has impaled one of the most important laws in American history, with disastrous consequences for multiracial democracyThe supreme court justices John Roberts, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Ali...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Video shows moment shooter tried to storm White House dinner, officials say
Footage posted on social media by federal prosecutors includes captions claiming Cole Tomas Allen shot firstFederal prosecutors released footage Thursday of the moment officials say Cole Tomas Allen t...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Uganda copying Russia and China with new bill designed to crush dissent, say critics
New law proposes up to 20 years in prison for promoting ‘foreign interests’, and restricts those who work with or are funded by overseas partnersUgandan opposition figures, human rights organisations ...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Out of tune: why does Hollywood struggle to capture pop stardom?
Pop psychodrama Mother Mary might look and sound the part but it’s the latest failed attempt to turn the life of an arena-touring singer into a compelling movieFor anyone with even the slightest inter...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Kneecap: Fenian review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Heavenly)With strong words for Keir Starmer, the Irish rave-rap trio remain unbowed by the controversy around them – and yet this is a more ruminative record than you might expectFive tracks into Fen...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Omelette dresses and political statements: the most unforgettable Met Gala looks
Fashion’s Oscars - aka the Met Gala - arrives this Monday. But before we see this year’s outfits, our writers revisit the looks that still spark debate, delight and the occasional memeThe first Monday...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - npr.org
Trump repeats that he is 'not happy' with Iran as deadline to seek approval for war looms
President Trump said on Friday that said a deal has been hard to reach in part because Iranian leadership was "very confused".
BBC News
May 1, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.
BBC News
May 1, 2026 - bbc.com
Whisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit
Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump's announcement on the tariffs deal.
BBC News
May 1, 2026 - bbc.com
Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
But Alex Davies-Jones says further restrictions must be balanced against the "fundamental right" to protest.
BBC News
May 1, 2026 - bbc.com
War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release
Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.
BBC News
May 1, 2026 - bbc.com
Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Derek Tran faces five challengers
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran, who won by just over 600 votes in 2024, faces five Republican challengers to represent this Orange County district.
World & Nation
May 1, 2026 - latimes.com
Recycled plastics industry gets unexpected boost from Iran War
Conflict in Iran has raised the cost of oil and downstream products like virgin plastic. That's a boon for recycled plastic, which is now cost competitive.
World & Nation
May 1, 2026 - latimes.com
All the Sad Young Chinese Professionals
China’s urbanites are learning the price of prosperity.
The Atlantic
May 1, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Delays in US Visa Program Threaten Arrival of Doctors in Underserved Areas
The delay may send hundreds of doctors back to their home countries.
Truthout
May 1, 2026 - truthout.org
Palestinians Observe May Day Amid a Deepening Crisis for Workers
Years of war and genocide have devastated our labor market and living standards.
Truthout
May 1, 2026 - truthout.org
Megan Thee Stallion says her boyfriend cheated. But to the manosphere, she’s the problem
The entertainer is being shamed for daring to be an openly sexual woman who has fallen in and out of love. The post Megan Thee Stallion says her boyfriend cheated. But to the manosphere, she’s the pro...
MS NOW
May 1, 2026 - ms.now
How 2,000 beagles set the animal rights movement on fire
Activists collided with a heavy police presence at Ridglan Farms, a company that breeders dogs for biomedical research, outside Madison, Wisconsin, on April 18. | Yash Mangalick/Coalition to Save the ...
Vox
Apr 30, 2026 - vox.com
Trump’s next redistricting targets
President Donald Trump at the White House on April 30, 2026, in Washington, DC. | Samir Hussein/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about ...
Vox
Apr 30, 2026 - vox.com
More Details Emerge of Trump’s Secret Use of ICE to Spy on Critics
Privacy groups are pushing Big Tech to notify users about federal surveillance after anonymous ICE critics were exposed.
Truthout
Apr 30, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Bulldozed a 1,000-Year-Old Archeological Site to Make Room for a Second Border Wall
DHS was in talks with the wildlife refuge that hosts the ancient site to make sure it was protected, a local archeologist said. The post Trump Bulldozed a 1,000-Year-Old Archeological Site to Make Roo...
The Intercept
Apr 30, 2026 - theintercept.com
Ron Wyden Is Pissing Off the NSA’s Biggest Backers. Tom Cotton Warns There Will Be “Consequences.”
Debate over a secret court opinion involving the Trump administration’s use of data collected by the NSA turned personal. The post Ron Wyden Is Pissing Off the NSA’s Biggest Backers. Tom Cotton Warns ...
The Intercept
Apr 30, 2026 - theintercept.com
Civil Rights Lawyer: SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Is “Free Pass to Discriminate”
The court struck down Louisiana’s voting map that was designed to create a second majority-Black district in the state.
Truthout
Apr 30, 2026 - truthout.org
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
Graham Platner’s triumph, explained by a Maine reporter
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a town hall at Leavitt Theater on October 22, 2025, in Ogunquit, Maine. | Sophie Park/Getty Images One of the most hotly contested Demo...
Vox
Apr 30, 2026 - vox.com
Casey Means: Murkowski sank my nomination
The surgeon general nominee is a close ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.