Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-04
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
House Republicans caved — and changed the politics of government shutdowns
For the first time, the side precipitating a government shutdown neither had to cave in the end nor suffered a backlash for holding out. The post House Republicans caved — and changed the politics of ...
MS NOW
May 3, 2026 - ms.now
What Hegseth’s defensive testimony revealed about his unsuitability for his role
Even the most loyal supporter of President Donald Trump must see from Hegseth’s record that he is in over his head. The post What Hegseth’s defensive testimony revealed about his unsuitability for his...
MS NOW
May 3, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s disapproval rating hits all-time high, poll finds
Americans’ growing disapproval of Trump’s handling of the Iran war, the economy — including gas prices — and other issues comes six months before the midterms. The post Trump’s disapproval rating hits...
MS NOW
May 3, 2026 - ms.now
Poll: The midterms' new big players are pushing agendas that voters don’t fully support
An April POLITICO Poll finds broad skepticism about both crypto and AI, creating a growing tension for candidates benefiting from the influx of cash.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 3, 2026 - politico.com
How the left ought to approach the anti-Israel right
The reasoning behind Tucker Carlson and his allies’ break from Israel should make it clear that they are not advocates for human rights. The post How the left ought to approach the anti-Israel right ...
MS NOW
May 3, 2026 - ms.now
FIFA has met its match in the Garden State
FIFA got what it wanted from dictators and oil sheikhs. Elected politicians in the Garden State are proving harder to please.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 3, 2026 - politico.com
Kamala Harris bought a Malibu home. Her neighbors think that means something.
“People usually come to Point Dume to try to downshift,” said the listing agent on a nearly 12,000-square-foot rental near Harris’ new digs.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 3, 2026 - politico.com
FEMA and the American people deserve better than Trump’s political lackeys
Reports suggest the Trump administration is considering even deeper workforce cuts at FEMA, a highly dangerous proposal with the start of hurricane season less than a month away. The post FEMA and the...
MS NOW
May 3, 2026 - ms.now
In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally
Unionized workers have become an ally of tech giants and tech-friendly government officials. The post In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally appeared first on MS NOW....
MS NOW
May 3, 2026 - ms.now
Medicaid work requirements give red states a chance to turn back clock
States where voters bypassed officials to expand Medicaid are opting for stricter implementation of new requirements.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 3, 2026 - politico.com
Young Americans have soured on Trump | Steven Greenhouse
The president’s approval rating with those under 30 has plummeted as he has failed to deliver on promise after promiseRepublicans rejoiced when far more young voters than expected backed Donald Trump ...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not soften on Taiwan when he visits Beijing | Editorial
Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America tooChina senses opportunity when Donald Trump visits later t...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
The supreme court trusts America not to be racist. I don’t | Jamil Smith
The Callais decision is predicated on the idea that American leaders will act justly on their own. That premise has already been proven hollowSix supreme court justices handed down a ruling built, ost...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
US ‘drowning in misinformation’ under RFK Jr, autism advocates say
Health officials in Trump administration were accused of fueling ‘crisis of public trust’ over autism and vaccinesMisinformation from top health officials in the Trump administration has created a “cr...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Apartheid in the US’: Arizona’s secretary of state fights Trump’s plot to amass a ‘master list’ of voters
Database could be used to regulate opponents, from ‘shutting off bank accounts’ to healthcare, official warnsDonald Trump is attempting to select his own citizenry and control who can vote by gatherin...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Nasa brought crashing down to earth as budget threat follows lunar success
Artemis II inspired the public but the Trump administration wants to slash the science underpinning human spaceflightIt should have been a victory lap for Jared Isaacman. The Nasa administrator was in...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s SEC Slammed the Door on Small Investors. They Built a New One.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Since President Donald Trump took office, the Securities and Exchange Commission has made...
Mother Jones
May 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Bypasses Congress on $8.6B Arms Deal
The deal sends weapons across the Middle East as outrage grows over unchecked war powers.
Truthout
May 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.
NYT > Top Stories
May 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
In a Reversal, Doctors From Countries Under Trump’s Travel Ban Are Allowed to Stay in U.S.
In a reversal, the Trump administration has exempted foreign physicians from a visa application freeze that was pushing many out of jobs in underserved areas.
NYT > Top Stories
May 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Indiana Primary Election Will Test Trump’s Influence With Republicans
The election on Tuesday will test the influence of President Trump, who endorsed challengers to Republican state senators who scuttled his push to redraw political maps.
NYT > Top Stories
May 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump casts doubt on Iran peace deal and says Tehran has not ‘paid a big enough price’
US president to review Iranian proposal but signals scepticism amid deadlock and fears of renewed strikesDonald Trump has cast doubt on the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough by claiming Iran had n...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘This is just disarray’: alarm inside Pentagon after Hegseth staff purges
Insiders portray defense secretary as increasingly isolated after officers with impeccable reputations forced outSince Donald Trump’s first term, they have been viewed comfortingly as the “adults in t...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘No one better to fight for us than one of us’: Minnesota flight attendant runs for Congress
Kaela Berg is running in a crowded field with a pro-union message and a vow to protect the state’s immigrantsWhen the Minnesota state legislature is not in session, Kaela Berg is working in the skies....
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump may not be a fan of clean energy but Iran war is accelerating global shift from oil and gas | Heather Stewart
Unintended consequence of US president’s actions will be boon for China, the leading renewables manufacturerOperation Epic Fury has thus far achieved none of Donald Trump’s war aims, but it may well a...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Canada to be first non-European nation at EPC summit as Carney seeks allies
PM’s attendance at European Political Community meeting in Yerevan seen as part of effort to build new ties after US ruptureCanada is to become the first non-European country to attend a meeting of th...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid
After the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, Richard Brown began lining up the paperwork he needed to get his refund. Experts say many businesses may never get their money ba...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 3, 2026 - npr.org
Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism
The Supreme Court ruling said there must be proof that a racial group was “intentionally” disadvantaged. The dissent called it “well-nigh impossible.”
NYT > Top Stories
May 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Todd Blanche says case against Comey based on more than just Instagram post
Former FBI director indicted in connection with seashell photo as some Trump allies skeptical of news chargesThe acting US attorney general, Todd Blanche, on Sunday defended new criminal charges filed...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jeanine Pirro says evidence shows suspect shot officer at White House press dinner
US attorney says ‘we can establish’ pellet from defendant’s gunshot was ‘intertwined with fiber of vest’ of federal agentThe US government has evidence that a federal agent was shot by the suspect dur...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Spirit pilot gets ‘overwhelming’ send-off from Southwest after his final flight is cancelled
Jon Jackson was scheduled to fly his last flight on Saturday when Spirit ceased operations – Southwest staff stepped inA Spirit Airlines pilot was given an emotional send-off into retirement by anothe...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Cuba gets trickle of intrepid tourists as Trump’s oil blockade continues
Island’s tourism industry been hit hard by severe US pressure – but some say foreigners should still visitLeslie Simon and Marc Bender had arrived in Havana for a 10-day holiday, despite their preside...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
I’m a late arrival to short-form video – its effect on my life has shocked me | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Consuming constant clips made me feel stupider and lonelier. Thank God I’m old enough to remember a world beforeA clip from Before Sunrise. A woman joking that she won’t date men with flat heads becau...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down
Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa state have temporarily stepped down after the US charged them with drug traffickingTwo members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinb...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘It’s like a cat and mouse game’: on the frontline of Belgium’s fight against drug smugglers
Antwerp port is stepping up scanning of goods amid warnings country risks becoming a narco-stateSara Van Cotthem takes a safety knife and precisely slices open the side of a cardboard box to unpack it...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Saturday Night Live: Olivia Rodrigo pulls double duty while Aziz Ansari aces Kash Patel
The singer made for a solid host of a mostly amusing episode that poked fun at influencers and featured cameos by Debbie Harry and Connor StorrieSaturday Night Live returns for its final run of season...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
From shared toothbrushes to mid-sex water bladders, You Be the Judge tries to settle domestic disputes. But what happened next?
For five years, our column has attempted to settle rows about the important little things … but what happens after the verdicts are in?Since 2021, I’ve had one of the most brilliantly nosy jobs in jou...
The Guardian
May 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.
BBC News
May 3, 2026 - bbc.com
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
BBC News
May 3, 2026 - bbc.com
Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying
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 3, 2026 - bbc.com
Cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reports attack as Iran makes new peace proposal
A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz said it was attacked by multiple small craft, according to the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center on Sunday.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 3, 2026 - pbs.org
Cole Allen's journey from young athlete and Caltech grad to accused gunman in D.C. attack
Cole Tomas Allen, 'a godly person' and indie video game developer, allegedly attempted to assassinate President Trump at the White House correspondents' dinner.
World & Nation
May 3, 2026 - latimes.com
DOJ Enters a New, Even More Aggressive Phase
The department is growing bolder yet, cutting legal corners in service of getting President Trump the headlines—and revenge—he wants.
The Atlantic
May 3, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Search underway for two U.S. soldiers missing in Morocco
A U.S. defense official said the pair, in the North African nation for a training exercise, were last seen near sea cliffs and were not conducting training at the time.
National
May 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump casts doubt on Iran’s new peace proposal
The president rejected a previous Iranian proposal, but conversations have continued.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 3, 2026 - politico.eu
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
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
Emergency appeal asks Supreme Court to restore abortion pill access
The drugmaker’s request to lift a lower court’s ruling from Friday thrusts the divisive issue back before justices ahead of high-stakes midterm elections. The post Emergency appeal asks Supreme Court...
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
‘Your disillusionment is a superpower,’ Talarico tells HBCU graduates in Texas
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, who leads both of his potential GOP opponents, made a direct appeal to young Black Texans. The post ‘Your disillusionment is a superpower,’ Talarico tells HBC...
MS NOW
May 2, 2026 - ms.now
State redistricting battles intensify following U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle. Here's a look at how some states are respond...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after health crisis in prison
Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran after a "catastrophic deterioration" of her health, her found...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 2, 2026 - pbs.org
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
How the Supreme Court Demolished the Voting Rights Act
For two decades, the conservative Justices worked to eliminate a bulwark of the civil-rights era.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 2, 2026 - newyorker.com
Abortion pill maker asks US supreme court to halt ban on mail-order access
Danco Laboratories files emergency appeal after lower court blocks telemedicine providers from prescribingA manufacturer of the abortion pill mifepristone, Danco Laboratories, filed an emergency appea...
The Guardian
May 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says he is reviewing new Iranian proposal to end war
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Mexican governor and mayor step down after U.S. drug trafficking indictments
Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's party in the northwestern Sinaloa state said they would temporarily step down from their posts after the United States charged them and eight other...
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
Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions; Díaz-Canel Says Nation Won’t “Surrender”
“We must rein in this lawless president," Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen said.
Truthout
May 2, 2026 - truthout.org
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
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.