Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-05
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
There’s a reason no president chose to go into Iran for 47 years
In today’s edition of the Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: the latest on the Iran war, SCOTUS ruling on abortion pill and more. The post There’s a reason no president chose to go into Iran for 47 years ap...
MS NOW
May 4, 2026 - ms.now
Why the latest would-be Trump assassin is so hard to figure out
A photo of law enforcement detaining the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect in Washington, DC, on the night of April 25, 2026. | US President Trump via Truth Social/Anadolu via Getty ...
Vox
May 4, 2026 - vox.com
Trump’s Killing Spree Isn’t Stopping the Flow of Drugs Into the U.S.
The Trump administration falsely claims that boat strikes target fentanyl and have halted 97 percent of cocaine shipments to the U.S. The post Trump’s Killing Spree Isn’t Stopping the Flow of Drugs I...
The Intercept
May 4, 2026 - theintercept.com
What the Supreme Court still has left to decide this term
From left to right, Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Elena Kagan, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh. | Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Being a Supreme Court justice is a pretty sweet gig. The Court t...
Vox
May 4, 2026 - vox.com
Breaking down the redistricting arms race following the Supreme Court's VRA ruling
After the Supreme Court's VRA ruling, some states are rushing to redraw ASAP. Others will have to wait.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - politico.com
Court Clears Path for “Alligator Alcatraz” on Sacred Tribal Land
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Every spring, Florida’s Miccosukee Tribe observes its corn dance season on ...
Mother Jones
May 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Inside the Quiet Republican Effort to Flip Fetterman
As the Pennsylvania Democrat increasingly is isolated within his own party, Republicans are quietly trying to win him over.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - politico.com
Gallego’s energy plan: Pull the Democrats to the center
The Arizona senator wants his party to focus on energy affordability over climate change appeals to win control in November.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - politico.com
I Reached Out to the White House Counterterrorism Czar for Comment. He Lashed Out on X.
The post I Reached Out to the White House Counterterrorism Czar for Comment. He Lashed Out on X. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 4, 2026 - propublica.org
Democratic leaders want an affordability debate on AI. Critics say they’re ducking the real fight.
The party that hopes to reclaim control of Congress in the November election remains divided on its approach to Big Tech’s top priority.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - politico.com
Supreme Court Reinstates Access to Abortion Pills—For Now
The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily reinstated a Food and Drug Administration rule allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed via telemedicine and dispensed through the mail. The or...
Mother Jones
May 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Supreme Court restores mifepristone abortion pill access by mail as litigation continues
The temporary action is the latest major shift in abortion access after an appeals court on Friday blocked access to mifepristone nationwide. The post Supreme Court restores mifepristone abortion pil...
MS NOW
May 4, 2026 - ms.now
Trump privately raises objection to Senate housing bill
The president’s concerns could complicate passage of the largest housing measure taken up by Congress in years.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - politico.com
Xavier Becerra unveils his AI vision for California
The former HHS secretary wants AI to benefit everyone, not “private wealth for the few.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats are counting on Trump’s unpopularity to save them. It won’t | Osita Nwanevu
Yes, Trump might carry them to victory in the midterms. But he can’t carry them much longer – especially not in the 2028 electionsAll told, Democrats already seem as though they’re headed for a great ...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.4.26: Alabama, Tennessee launch redistricting efforts
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.4.26: Alabama, Tennessee launch redistricting efforts appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 4, 2026 - ms.now
Why you should care about Trump’s tantrum on U.S. troop deployments in Germany
The president’s decision to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from a key NATO ally is the start of a dangerous fit, not the end of one. The post Why you should care about Trump’s tantrum on U.S. troop...
MS NOW
May 4, 2026 - ms.now
Trump wants Hakeem Jeffries to be impeached, which is foolish for all sorts of reasons
The president has no idea that members of Congress can’t be impeached. It’s emblematic of the profound ignorance that continues to undermine his presidency. The post Trump wants Hakeem Jeffries to be ...
MS NOW
May 4, 2026 - ms.now
DeSantis signs Florida's new GOP-friendly congressional map into law — but lawsuits likely loom
The governor has been calling for newly drawn congressional lines since last summer.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s Crypto Empire Descends Into Warring Lawsuits
For a little while, crypto mogul Justin Sun represented everything the digital currency industry could want from Donald Trump. But Blockchain Camelot is over, and the dueling lawsuits are here. Sun, a...
Mother Jones
May 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Supreme Court gets thrown back into the abortion wars
A woman dressed as a mifepristone pill dances with supporters of Planned Parenthood and pro-choice activists during a rally outside the US Supreme Court on April 2, 2025, in Washington, DC. | Drew Ang...
Vox
May 4, 2026 - vox.com
The Bahamas taps Roger Stone and CJ Pearson as lobbyists
Self-styled “America First” influencers keep taking on gigs in which they serve as foreign agents. The post The Bahamas taps Roger Stone and CJ Pearson as lobbyists appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 4, 2026 - ms.now
Supreme Court restores abortion pill access — for now
Justice Samuel Alito froze an appeals court ruling that limited access to the drug used in two-thirds of abortions.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - politico.com
‘My generation have deluded themselves’: ex-Vampire Weekender Rostam on pop, protest and life as an Iranian-American
Inspired in part by Zohran Mamdani’s NY mayorship, Rostam Batmanglij’s gorgeous new album fuses Americana with sounds of the Middle East. So why isn’t his mum happy?The first song Rostam Batmanglij ev...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost GOP candidate
Republican Donald Trump may have won the state by double digits in the last presidential election, but growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and rising costs from the Iran war could help set the...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 4, 2026 - pbs.org
Lawmakers Demand Answers About Growing Number of Unfixed Mistakes on Credit Reports
The post Lawmakers Demand Answers About Growing Number of Unfixed Mistakes on Credit Reports appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 4, 2026 - propublica.org
Investigate them or shame them? Inside the debate over how to deal with creeps in Congress
The resignations of Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell have put a new spotlight on an old problem.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - politico.com
‘We’re a perfect example of being lied to’: Democrats vie to flip Ohio in a battle for trust
Trump’s war in Iran, gas prices and corruption dominate messaging as special election nears to fill Senate seatIt’s tough to beat the prices at Golden Dawn, an Italian restaurant that first opened its...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Want a green card? Better make sure you haven’t criticized Israel on social media | Arwa Mahdawi
Updated guidelines issued by the Trump administration mean immigrants could potentially be denied a green card for their political opinionsLet’s play a fun game of Will This Get Me Deported? The first...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Together, We Beat Bezos
This is a story about how we—you and us here at Mother Jones—beat Jeff Bezos. Let me explain. Remember the moment, a couple of months back, when Stephen Colbert was at a loss for words: “I don’t even ...
Mother Jones
May 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
These tropical forests are critically important. Why is this religious sect cutting them down?
Satellite images show the loss of forest in Bolivia’s eastern lowlands between 1984 and 2022, mostly from expanding farmland. | Planet Observer/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Over the last ...
Vox
May 4, 2026 - vox.com
How Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos helped turn the Met Gala into a caricature of itself
In 2026, the Met Gala has become a symbol of American culture: gutted of meaning, pandering to the billionaire class, publicity for the sake of publicity. The post How Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Be...
MS NOW
May 4, 2026 - ms.now
Why Jeanine Pirro can’t get around the word ‘pedophile’ in the Cole Allen case
The U.S. attorney overseeing the case against Trump’s alleged would-be assassin said she doesn’t “really care” about an inflammatory, but important, piece of evidence. The post Why Jeanine Pirro can’t...
MS NOW
May 4, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s incessant talk about cognitive tests isn’t reassuring people about his mental fitness
The percentage of Americans who believe that Trump is “mentally sharp” has dropped below 50%. He’s apparently feeling rather defensive on the issue. The post Trump’s incessant talk about cognitive tes...
MS NOW
May 4, 2026 - ms.now
Yes, the king's US visit will go down in history: it marked the death throes of an old era | Nesrine Malik
Both nations are tarred by irreconcilable crises that could unravel democracy itself – sanity and stability have never felt further from reachA feature of living at the end of an era is that some even...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Trump, Merz and Europe’s security: EU countries cannot go it alone | Editorial
The announcement of the withdrawal of thousands of US troops from Germany underlines the urgency of a pan-European defence strategyAs Donald Trump’s second term has become overshadowed by plunging pol...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats boost eight more ‘top-tier candidates’ in bid to win back House
Candidates will get midterms funding in battleground states, amid Republican push to revise voting mapsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDemocratic officials...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Report: Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is Flunking
Last Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT.) released a report showing just how intensely the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights has failed students. The report found that there were zero res...
Mother Jones
May 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Transportation Sec Claims Gas Prices Will Drop Fast, Contradicting Fed Reports
Duffy’s comments come as Trump has described complaints on affordability as a “line of bullshit.”
Truthout
May 4, 2026 - truthout.org
A GOP lawmaker supported an immigration crackdown. Her husband paid a price.
The situation cost Idaho state Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld and her husband most of their income and highlights an escalating split in the party.
National
May 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
How Xavier Becerra became the Joe Biden of California’s governor race
He is defying conventional wisdom about what Democratic voters want and is surpassing flashier, more progressive opponents pledging to upend the status quo.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - politico.com
Home on the Range No More: Trump Wants Bison Gone
The Trump administration is evicting bison herds from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.
NYT > Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds
Louisiana’s cultural hotspot could be surrounded by Gulf of Mexico before end of this century, authors sayThe process of relocating people from New Orleans should start immediately, as the city has re...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Middle East crisis live: US says it has blown up number of Iranian boats in strait of Hormuz
UAE says it has intercepted three Iran fired drones; US denies that Iran hit warship near strait of HormuzTrump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships from strait of Hormuz amid ‘very positive’ talks...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs state’s new congressional map into law – live
Florida is the latest state to have redrawn districts in effort to boost Republican seats from 20 to 24Sign up for the Breaking News US emailRigging the map? How power in US Congress is likely to shif...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump officials threaten UN budget cuts as US pushes ‘trade over aid’ agenda
US seeks free-market private investment deals over development assistance as experts warn of ripple effectsThe Trump administration is continuing to pressure the United Nations and the international a...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
The centre left is not dead. A progressive new counter-Trumpian movement is on the way | Florian Ranft
Social democrats are at last facing up to the failures of globalisation to create equality or deliver for workersIf Donald Trump represents the backlash against the liberal rules-based order, then we ...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran and the Revolution by Homa Katouzian review – how the Islamic Republic was born
A landmark new account of the 1979 revolution provides much needed context for current eventsAs Wordsworth found in Paris after 1789, revolutions are deeply enthralling. There is nothing so bold, so s...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Alabama and Tennessee governors have called special legislative sessions to draw new congressional districts
Republicans are eyeing the possibility of getting new lines in place for the 2026 midterm elections, or at least for 2028.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 4, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in a small business summit
The gathering is meant to mark this year's National Small Business Week and the owners represent manufacturing, food production, defense, energy and retail businesses, among other areas, according to ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 4, 2026 - pbs.org
Bernie Reminds His Fans: He Would Have Won
This 18-second clip of Bernie Sanders went viral over the weekend. It’s not because, at 84-years-old, he demonstrates near-perfect form. Or because he drains four consecutive shots. Or even because he...
Mother Jones
May 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democracy Now! 2026-05-04 Monday
Headlines for May 04, 2026; Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to “Plan C” as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail; Gaza Flotilla Participant Details “Cruelty” of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists ...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 4, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump Attacks Media, Calls Reporting on Iran War “Seditious”
Polling shows more than 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran.
Truthout
May 4, 2026 - truthout.org
More Than 50 Election-Denying Candidates Running for Positions to Oversee Voting
The candidates are running in 23 states and would, if victorious, have a direct role in certifying future elections.
Truthout
May 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Miami Police Have Become a Show-Me-Your-Papers Patrol Despite Public Opposition
Police-ICE collaboration agreements are deeply unpopular in Miami. So why aren’t elected Democrats fighting them?
Truthout
May 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Oil Jumps as Violence Flares After Trump’s Offer to Help Ships Through Strait
Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.
NYT > Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.
NYT > Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Mifepristone, the Abortion Pill, Returns to the Supreme Court. Here’s What to Know.
The Louisiana lawsuit, which seeks to block telehealth prescribing and mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, has major implications for abortion access nationwide.
NYT > Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Met Gala’s Embrace of Jeff Bezos Causes a Backlash
Protesters have found a perfect foil in Amazon’s founder, the gala’s lead sponsor this year.
NYT > Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Mark Carney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump
At a summit of European leaders, the Canadian prime minister was a special guest offering deals and friendship to jittery allies.
NYT > Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Europeans Prepare for a More Dangerous World in a Time of Economic Upheaval
A stalwart on defense spending, Poland is training its citizens in civil defense while balancing their jobs and families.
NYT > Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
More Than 150 Wind Projects Stall as Pentagon Delays Reviews
The delays, which companies say have worsened significantly in recent weeks, are the latest step in the Trump administration’s efforts to block wind power.
NYT > Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Administration Orders Rapid End to Hunting Regulations on Federal Lands
Internal Interior Department documents show parks are imposing sweeping changes like expanding areas where firearms can by used and allowing game to be cleaned in restrooms.
NYT > Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
US supreme court temporarily restores access to mail-order abortion pills
Order signed by Samuel Alito blocks ruling that prevented providers from prescribing mifepristone through the mailThe US supreme court has temporarily reinstated nationwide access to mifepristone, blo...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration claims food aid fraud but critics say ‘there’s no evidence’
Agriculture secretary claims without evidence Snap recipients included owners of luxury cars The Trump administration’s attack on the 87-year-old food aid program that supports tens of millions of low...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Marco Rubio to meet pope this week after Trump’s broadside against Leo
US secretary of state’s two-day visit reportedly intended to thaw Washington’s frosty relations with Vatican and ItalyThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, will meet Pope Leo on Thursday, weeks afte...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Who is Nicole Saphier, Trump’s new nominee for US surgeon general?
Trump’s third pick for role is a radiologist and Fox News medical contributor who experts say is ‘almost a lock’The new nominee for US surgeon general is an “effective communicator” who appears to be ...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
British Gaza flotilla activists say they needed hospital care after Israeli forces’ abuse
Alice Chapman and Zak Khan say they were beaten, kicked and spat on after detention near Crete last weekTwo British activists have said they were admitted to hospital after being beaten by Israeli for...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Louisiana Republicans eliminate elected office won by Democratic exoneree
Future of Calvin Duncan’s position as the clerk of New Orleans’ criminal district courthouse remains unclearLouisiana Republicans eliminated an elected position days before a Democratic exoneree who o...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Self Driver review – cabbie who signs up for sinister app offers Travis Bickle take on the gig economy
A desperate driver joins a service that directs him down a shadowy path in this interesting, less-is-more satirical thrillerCanadian film-maker Michael Pierro makes his feature debut with this low-to-...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Anish Kapoor says US’s ‘politics of hate’ should exclude it from Venice Biennale
Artist commends jury for resigning over inclusion of Russia and Israel but says reasoning should have also included USAnish Kapoor has said that the US should be excluded from the Venice Biennale beca...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Devil Wears Prada 2: bitchy one-liners, devious double-crossing and Lady Gaga – discuss with spoilers
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway shine in frothy sequel that smartly comments on struggling media industryThis article contains spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada 2The Devil Wears Prada 2 review – a seq...
The Guardian
May 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks
Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - npr.org
Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention with risky fire season ahead
Many of the nation's overgrown forests are at high risk of burning. Under the Trump administration, work to reduce flammable vegetation fell by more than a million acres compared to previous years.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - npr.org
Trump's power of political retribution will be tested this week in Indiana primary
President Trump has thrown his support behind challengers to Republican state senators who opposed his redistricting push.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 4, 2026 - npr.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 4, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Experiences of Displacement in Lebanon Can’t Be Captured by Numbers Alone
In Gaza, we have lost a sense of safety and our suffering persists despite the ceasefire. I see the same in Lebanon.
Truthout
May 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Iran war’s skyrocketing diesel prices hit American farmers already facing historic drought
Diesel prices have increased by about 48% since the start of the war — a backbreaker for U.S. farmers facing the most widespread spring drought on record. The post Iran war’s skyrocketing diesel price...
MS NOW
May 4, 2026 - ms.now
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
Canceled House Races Cause Confusion as Louisiana Early Voting Begins
Trump pushes GOP to reshape districts, adding pressure as Louisiana voters face election turmoil.
Truthout
May 3, 2026 - truthout.org
1,500 beagles will find new homes after release from research facility
The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away that they were safe.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 3, 2026 - pbs.org
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.