Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-03
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
‘We are already cooked’: Republicans brace for a midterm reckoning
Polls, the war in Iran and a distracted president have GOP strategists and lawmakers bracing for losses, even as the White House insists there is still time to recover. The post ‘We are already cooked...
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s Cuban American base is no longer guaranteeing him loyalty
Florida’s Cuban American community is on a pressure campaign to make sure the Trump administration knows it’s regime change, or else.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - politico.com
A New Climate Democracy Is Taking On the Petrostates
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Looking out to sea from the grey sandy beaches of Santa Marta, on Colombia’s Carib...
Mother Jones
May 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
Ohio Republicans fear former ICE official could cost them a battleground House seat
Madison Sheahan is facing attacks from GOP primary opponents over her tenure in the Trump administration.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - politico.com
‘The new soccer mom’: Both parties scramble for working class voters ahead of ‘28
Nevada's working class Latino voters were among the most coveted prizes of 2024. Two years later, they're souring on Trump and skeptical of Democrats — and strategists on both sides fear they'll stay ...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - politico.com
‘Six months to catch up’: What the shutdown cost DHS
After 76 days, Congress finally pushed through a bill to fund non-immigration agencies at DHS. But those who are left to pick up the pieces say the hangover will linger.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - politico.com
“Where Have All the Student Protests Gone?”
It’s become a familiar refrain: something awful happens in the world, and a member of the commentariat asks, “Where are the student protests? Or did those only happen when Biden was president?” Depriv...
Mother Jones
May 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
Event With Links to Oil Industry Teaches Judges “Healthy Skepticism” of Climate Science
The post Event With Links to Oil Industry Teaches Judges “Healthy Skepticism” of Climate Science appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 2, 2026 - propublica.org
Never Apologize
James Comey, Zohran Mamdani, and the lost art of doubling down. The post Never Apologize appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
May 2, 2026 - theintercept.com
The best response to the Supreme Court’s Callais ruling: proportional representation
Changing election policy in this way would help guard against racial discrimination while preserving the hard-won gains of the Voting Rights Act. The post The best response to the Supreme Court’s Cal...
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
Spirit Airlines shuts down after rescue talks with White House fall through
“It is with great disappointment that Spirit Airlines has started winding down its global operations, effective immediately,” the carrier wrote on social media.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - politico.com
Poll: Job losses, China threats split GOP on Trump’s AI agenda
About 3 out of 4 Americans who voted for the president support some form of government oversight on artificial intelligence — even as the Trump administration pushes deregulation.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - politico.com
The Iran War Remains Unpopular—Unless You’re a Weapons Contractor
As peace talks with Iran continue to stall, the Trump administration announced on Friday an additional $8.6 billion in fast-tracked weapons sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates...
Mother Jones
May 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s time-bending claim about the Iran war is truly absurd
There’s no “pause” button on the War Powers Resolution and 60 days is not the same as 40 years. The post Trump’s time-bending claim about the Iran war is truly absurd appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump’s threat
Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from the NATO ally earlier this week after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the U.S. was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership. The post U.S. to withd...
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
‘There should’ve been a reckoning’: How End Citizens United’s electoral spending faded
The one-time powerhouse is no longer spending as much on direct support for candidates.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - politico.com
Heather Cox Richardson grades America
American flags flying near the US Capitol Building on March 10, 2026. | Al Drago/Getty Images How would you grade America’s first 250 years? That’s the question I posed to historian and professor ...
Vox
May 2, 2026 - vox.com
Top Republicans say Trump pulling troops from Germany sends ‘wrong signal’ to Putin
The GOP statement is a rare rebuke of Trump, whose foreign policy and other decisions have largely gone unchallenged by congressional Republicans. The post Top Republicans say Trump pulling troops fr...
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
Data centers used to be a prize. States are having second thoughts.
Legislators in at least 28 states this year introduced bills that would roll back tax incentives for the energy-hungry facilities.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - politico.com
FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to employees who were let go in January
The agency has “initiated contact to offer new appointments” to term-limited staff whose contracts expired the first three weeks of January. The post FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to emplo...
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
Trump administration is increasingly ignoring US courts, new analysis shows
Critics warn that respect for rule of law could break down as executive branch flouts judicial decisionsWhen a federal judge shot down a Trump administration policy of holding immigrants without bond ...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Steve Hilton: could this British former Fox News host be California’s next governor?
The race to succeed Gavin Newsom has teetered wildly, and with Democrats in disarray, the Republican ex-Downing Street adviser is leading in the polls. Can he really pull it off?Few political aspirati...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Your disillusionment is a superpower,’ Talarico to tell HBCU graduates in Texas
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, who leads both of his potential GOP opponents, is making a direct appeal to young Black Texans. The post ‘Your disillusionment is a superpower,’ Talarico to t...
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
Diagnosed with colon cancer at 36, she spent her last years helping others with the disease
The daughter of Iranian immigrants, Asal Sayas worked in the White House and Senate, lobbied for AIDS research and became a tireless champion for people with cancer.
National
May 2, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
‘Deplorable’: ICE hires firm accused of ‘torture’ to track down undocumented children
Exclusive: Contractor denies allegations including ‘enforced disappearance’ and will help locate unaccompanied minorsUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a contract to a private se...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hope out of chaos: how the dark era of Trump is creating a new approach to global politics
There is cautious optimism that ‘a majority of multilateralists’ may be able to enduringly reshape the world orderAntonio de Aguiar Patriota, Brazil’s ambassador to London, had no difficulty joining t...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
The White House power play post-dinner shooting: do what we say or else
After correspondents’ dinner shooting, administration has rushed to capitalize in pursuit of its political goalsLess than 72 hours after a man was arrested for trying to assassinate Donald Trump at th...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Drugmaker files emergency appeal to restore abortion pill access
A federal appeals court shut off telehealth access Friday.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - politico.com
Tucker Carlson Discusses Breaking With Trump, the Iran War and Antisemitism
The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last?
NYT > Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Living in survival mode’: Houston’s embattled immigrant community faces health, climate and petrochemical crises
Amid immigration raids, chemical spills, massive floods and costly healthcare, less-affluent residents of one of the most diverse US cities struggle to pull throughCándido Álvarez has made it his poli...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Police are using surveillance tech to stalk love interests. Dystopia, here we come | Arwa Mahdawi
The tech company Flock has 80,000 cameras across the US – and a report finds some officers are taking advantageWho would you rate as the world’s most unlikeable tech tycoon? Elon Musk is obviously a m...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
A defiant Iran leaves Trump with few options
A legal deadline for congressional authorization threatens to increase pressure on the administration — and underscore lagging support for the unpopular war.
World & Nation
May 2, 2026 - latimes.com
Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business and is ending operations immediately
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy denied that the Iran war, which has sent jet fuel prices skyrocketing, exacerbated Spirit’s demise. The post Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business and is ...
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
What ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ gets right, and wrong, about media
The fashion-forward portrait of a media industry in decline undermines its own relevance. The post What ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ gets right, and wrong, about media appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box
The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.
NYT > Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Mace, Boebert and Luna Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Sexual Abuse. Will It Work?
Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.
NYT > Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Supreme Court Asked to Restore Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a Food and Drug Administration regulation that has greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
NYT > Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
From Mumford & Sons to ‘free speech’ YouTuber: Winston Marshall’s dramatic career change
GB News owner’s son, who wants Channel to be mined to stop migrants, is latest to have a go at transatlantic rightwing commentaryOn a Los Angeles stage in 2011 Winston Marshall, then the banjo player ...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’
The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and miningCuba’s government has said new sanctions imposed on the island by Donald Trump amounted...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
US appeals court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs
Abortion rights supporters say ruling most sweeping threat to access since supreme court overturned Roe in 2022Access to mifepristone, the FDA-approved medication used to end pregnancy, could become s...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
How The Iran War May Play A Role in the Midterms
Panelists joined to discuss the economic fallout from the conflict, and more.
The Atlantic
May 2, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump’s Plans to Rebuild DC in His Image Keep Getting Pricier
Donald Trump’s plans to remake parts of Washington, DC, are much bigger—and more expensive—than originally planned. A top Trump fundraiser is now asking for donations to a nonprofit that will support ...
Mother Jones
May 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Gaza Flotilla Story You Didn’t Hear
Last fall, hundreds of activists from all over the world crowded onto several dozen boats and set sail for Gaza. Their goal: Break through Israel’s blockade of the territory and end one of the worst h...
Mother Jones
May 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.
NYT > Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran
Germany had appeared not to believe President Trump’s threats to pull troops from the country. Once it was announced, Berlin offered a measured response.
NYT > Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran
The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.
NYT > Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Abortion Providers Forced to Adapt After Court Ruling Blocks Pill Access by Mail
The Fifth Circuit Court’s ruling, which is being appealed, reinstates a requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone, upending abortion access in the United ...
NYT > Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Takeaways From The Times’s Interview With Tucker Carlson
He spoke about the rupture with President Trump and what it portends for the conservative movement. Here are the key moments from our conversation.
NYT > Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘We have to mock the site’s insanity’: comedian Tim Heidecker on the allure of becoming Infowars’ new boss
As the Onion waits for a court to approve its takeover, creative director Heidecker previews his ambitious plan to parody the site – already sending Jones into a furyIf you’ve tuned in to Infowars ove...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says US navy like ‘pirates’ while seizing a ship in Iranian blockade
US president says ‘we took over the cargo, took over the oil. It’s a very profitable business’Donald Trump has said the US navy acted “like pirates” as he described an operation seizing a ship amid th...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Nato seeks to ‘understand the details’ of US decision to withdraw troops from Germany
German government calls redeployment of 5,000 troops ‘anticipated’ and reminder of Europe’s need to invest in its own defence‘We love our Americans’: the German town rocked by Trump’s plan to withdraw...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Spirit Airlines ceases operations and US transportation secretary announces measures to help passengers
Several US airlines have agreed to cap ticket prices for Spirit customers who need to rebook canceled flightsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US secreta...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Organisers challenge Starmer’s threat to ban some pro-Palestine marches
PM says there are instances in which he would support bans but organisers say this would ‘strike at root of free speech’Organisers of pro-Palestine marches have said Keir Starmer’s threat to ban some ...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Solar booms in industrial US midwest as energy crisis persists
Electricity has become one of the most important commodities in the region thanks to demand from datacenters, Iran war and rising utility charges For decades, the only regular visitors to the Twin Lak...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Two buses, three hours and 13 miles: how Americans in ‘transit deserts’ get groceries without cars
As Covid-era funding dries up and bus services are cut, a food insecurity crisis is brewing from Tennessee to Rhode IslandZen’Yari Winters’ job, at a pet shop in East Memphis, Tennessee, should be a 2...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
The king went to Washington to save Britain’s bacon. He may also have shown the US how to save itself | Simon Tisdall
Charles III’s subtle, much needed history lesson delivered the US some tough love. But will Trump get the message?Of the many jokes cracked by King Charles during his visit to Washington, the one reca...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Gaga, Dior and $24 tweezers: how The Devil Wears Prada 2 turns rags to riches
From celebrity cameos to lucrative brand partnerships, The Devil Wears Prada 2’s approach to maximising revenue is worthy of Runway’s finestFor a film that serves as a commentary on the perilous econo...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘One of the most profound encounters of my life’: could existential therapist Emmy van Deurzen change the way you think?
Her philosophical approach to therapy has become a global phenomenon, and inspired a new book. Could a session with her change Sophie McBain’s life?The existential therapist Emmy van Deurzen moved to ...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was hospitalized after collapsing in prison. Her family says her condition has deteriorated since a March heart attack.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - npr.org
Opinion: The everyday tragedy of gun violence
The White House Correspondents Association Dinner was one of several incidents of gun violence in the U.S. last week. Others ended in injuries and fatalities.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 2, 2026 - npr.org
Some protests may need to stop, PM suggests, after calls for pause on pro-Palestinian marches
The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.
BBC News
May 2, 2026 - bbc.com
Calls grow over hospital care for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi
On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.
BBC News
May 2, 2026 - bbc.com
US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.
BBC News
May 2, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump's new surgeon general nominee has both praised and criticized his administration
Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump's latest pick for the vacant role of U.S. surgeon general, a nomination that ended the embattled campaign of his previous candidate, Dr. Casey Means.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 2, 2026 - pbs.org
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6 to12 months
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over th...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Another Reason the White House Ballroom Is an Eyesore
Trump’s pet project would contort a White House design that is supposed to emphasize democracy and openness.
The Atlantic
May 2, 2026 - theatlantic.com
US Appeals Court Ruling Targets Access to Abortion Medication
“Louisiana’s legal attack on mifepristone shamelessly packaged lies and propaganda," an ACLU senior attorney said.
Truthout
May 2, 2026 - truthout.org
500-Year-Old Slave Revolt of 1526 Redefines Freedom as US Turns 250
Before 1776 or 1619, enslaved Africans seized freedom in 1526 on land that would become the United States.
Truthout
May 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Some deaf children are hearing again because of a new gene therapy
This is what gene therapy can do in 2026. | Svetlana Repnitskaya/Getty Images In a lab room, a toddler, deaf from birth, sits while a tone plays. There’s no reaction. His face does not change. Six...
Vox
May 2, 2026 - vox.com
Residents of a small rural town discuss what’s really ailing American politics
Ten strangers — a mix of conservative and liberal — gathered for a discussion about the rural-urban divide. They came together on a surprising solution.
National
May 2, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
A Right-Wing Court Just Moved to Choke Off Abortion by Mail
A federal appeals court packed with conservatives has handed abortion opponents a major victory against the US Food and Drug Administration, reinstating an in-person dispensing requirement for the abo...
Mother Jones
May 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Graham Platner Handed Centrist Dems a Bruising Defeat in Maine
After throwing their support behind Gov. Janet Mills, party leaders are left doing an about-face on the insurgent candidate. The post Graham Platner Handed Centrist Dems a Bruising Defeat in Maine app...
The Intercept
May 1, 2026 - theintercept.com
‘What’s a more secure place than The Villages?’: Trump finds his people again in Florida
The event had the feel of a pep rally for the president at a time when his popularity is flagging, even in Florida.
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
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
“A Huge Setback”: New EPA Directive Could Weaken Hundreds of Chemical Regulations
The post “A Huge Setback”: New EPA Directive Could Weaken Hundreds of Chemical Regulations appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 1, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump shakes up Kentucky Senate race with endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr
The president reshuffled the race by asking MAGA-aligned businessperson Nate Morris to step aside.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 1, 2026 - politico.com
TPS Holders Fear SCOTUS Ruling Could Send Them Back to Harm’s Way
The court heard oral arguments this week on Trump’s push to strip temporary protected status from Haitians and Syrians.
Truthout
May 1, 2026 - truthout.org
May Day protests across US draw huge crowds – in pictures
Thousands of people take to the streets to protest the Trump administration, the Iran war, immigration and social injusticeThousands join US May Day protests Continue reading...
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
Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal as he reviews new military options to relaunch war
It has been 60 days since the Iran war began, which means Friday is a legal deadline for the Trump administration to seek congressional authorization. But the White House informed Congress that it did...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Pope Leo names priest who criticized Trump's immigration crackdown as West Virginia bishop
The next bishop for West Virginia Catholics will be an El Salvador-born advocate for immigrants who has opposed U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown policies.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Why Trump says the US-Iran war is over
Donald Trump boards Air Force One on April 24, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. | Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informe...
Vox
May 1, 2026 - vox.com
The Department of Holy War
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has a longstanding fascination with the Crusades. That’s right, the Crusades: the series of late 11th to 13th century medieval wars in which Europeans fought to contr...
Vox
May 1, 2026 - vox.com
News Wrap: Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU
In our news wrap Friday, Trump says he's raising tariffs next week on cars and trucks from the EU, the Pentagon says it has made deals with seven major tech companies to use their AI tools, a former M...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Which states to watch as the battle for Senate control heats up ahead of 2026 midterms
A total of 35 Senate seats will be on the ballot this November, with only 11 rated as remotely competitive by the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Republicans are on defense in more of those sea...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Brooks and Capehart on fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including fallout from the third alleged assassination attempt on Trump, another indictmen...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
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
US lawmakers say DoJ rushed Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, citing whistleblower
Democrats accuse Todd Blanche of pressuring prosecutors for charges ‘despite serious concerns’ about case’s strengthSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA justice department lawyer working...
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 Priestly’s latest outing have been disappointed – but as Hollywood history shows, guest appearances don’t always go t...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply, claiming hostilities have 'terminated'
Yet President Donald Trump also made it clear in a letter to Congress that the war may be far from over.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Trump says he raised tariffs on autos from EU to 25%
Trump said in a social media post that the EU "is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal," though he did not flesh out his objections in the post.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
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
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran
US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz• Why does the US have military bases in Germany?The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops fr...
The Guardian
May 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Court restricts abortion access across U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that the abortion pill be distributed only in-person at clinics.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration
Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for Florida, Trump emphasized that a deal to rescue the financially strapped airline remained under review. The president did not provide details...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war between the countries, saying Friday he still was not satisfied while blaming Iran's "fractured" leadership.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Congress Can’t Meet Its Own Iran-War Deadline
As the war reaches its 60th day, lawmakers appear unwilling or unable to do anything.
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.