Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-07
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
As Household Bills Soar, Activists Dream of a Green New Deal Remake
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Americans do not care about the climate crisis, only economic issues: That’s the m...
Mother Jones
May 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Supreme Court broke democracy by saying the quiet part out loud
Sometimes, it’s best if this guy keeps his mouth shut. | Chip Somodevilla/AFP via Getty Images Last Wednesday, the Supreme Court’s Republican majority effectively repealed a 1982 amendment to the Vo...
Vox
May 6, 2026 - vox.com
Diesel price spike raises stakes for Trump, GOP ahead of midterms
A surge in diesel costs is set to ripple through the U.S. economy, raising prices on everything from groceries to housing and adding new political risk for Republicans.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - politico.com
Mamdani administration scrutinizing NYPD contracts with ICE vendor
The company, Vigilant Solutions, has supplied both the NYPD and ICE with surveillance technology.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - politico.com
Trump administration axes fast-track training for new ICE recruits
The Department of Homeland Security is overhauling its training program for immigration agents, including restoring training that had been shortened amid a rush to put agents on the street.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - politico.com
Is Trump a Racist? Let’s Look at the Stats.
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about p...
Mother Jones
May 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
FBI probing leaks to journalist who wrote explosive article on Kash Patel, sources say
MS NOW has learned that agents are investigating the Atlantic reporter who wrote a detailed story of Patel’s alleged heavy drinking and erratic behavior. The post FBI probing leaks to journalist who ...
MS NOW
May 6, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s Indiana revenge mission is evidence of the rot within the GOP
By ousting state senators who voted against his redistricting push, Trump achieves nothing but soothing his wounded pride. The post Trump’s Indiana revenge mission is evidence of the rot within the GO...
MS NOW
May 6, 2026 - ms.now
If that’s a blip, JD Vance is not a serious person
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Joe on the back and forth between White House and Iranian officials, healthcare premiums skyrocket, and more. The post If that’s a blip, JD Vance...
MS NOW
May 6, 2026 - ms.now
Presidential immunity is coming back to SCOTUS in Trump’s E. Jean Carroll appeal
The president already has a Supreme Court petition pending in one of his Carroll cases. He’s about to have another one. The post Presidential immunity is coming back to SCOTUS in Trump’s E. Jean Carro...
MS NOW
May 6, 2026 - ms.now
Wall Street went to war with crypto. It’s losing.
Senate Republicans are poised to defy concerns from the banking industry regarding a landmark crypto bill.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - politico.com
The backlash to Billie Eilish’s vegan comments explains a lot about the American left (and everyone else)
Billie Eilish at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in 2026 to promote her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour. | Valerie Macone/AFP via Getty Images Last week, in a video interview with Elle magazine, the pop...
Vox
May 6, 2026 - vox.com
Inside the Democratic quest to learn the actual cost of the Iran war
Democrats are demanding answers on how much the Iran war has actually cost. So far, the Trump administration has offered smoke, mirrors and a lowball estimate. The post Inside the Democratic quest to ...
MS NOW
May 6, 2026 - ms.now
Overlapping payments reveal Rep. Mike Lawler’s deep history as a political operative
Lawler ran two nonprofits and a local party as they paid his business.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - politico.com
Louisiana map order highlights splits within the court’s GOP and Democratic wings
Justice Jackson was the lone dissenter, prompting a rebuke from Justices Alito, Thomas and Gorsuch in the voting rights litigation. The post Louisiana map order highlights splits within the court’s G...
MS NOW
May 6, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans want to add $1 billion for Trump's ballroom security to ICE funding plan
Republicans in Congress are proposing $1 billion in funding for security for President Trump's White House ballroom as part of their partisan plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - npr.org
5 ways the Iran standoff could end
People cross a street near a billboard on the facade of a building depicting the Strait of Hormuz with a caption in Persian reading “Forever in Iran’s Hand,” at Vanak Square in Tehran on May 6, 2026. ...
Vox
May 6, 2026 - vox.com
Trump’s FBI faces difficult questions following raid on Virginia Democrat’s office
I don’t know if the case against L. Louise Lucas has merit. I do know federal law enforcement hasn’t earned the benefit of the doubt. The post Trump’s FBI faces difficult questions following raid on V...
MS NOW
May 6, 2026 - ms.now
More Americans say US is no longer welcoming to immigrants, survey finds
Almost two-thirds of respondents said US used to be a great place for immigrants but no longer isSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump’s aggressive and wide-reaching immigrati...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Legislation That Could Have Protected Residents From Deadly Floods
The post Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Legislation That Could Have Protected Residents From Deadly Floods appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 6, 2026 - propublica.org
She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent.
A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race. The post She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankroll...
The Intercept
May 6, 2026 - theintercept.com
DOJ seeks to take on Trump’s E. Jean Carroll case
It would be highly unusual for the government to intervene on the president’s behalf post trial and verdict.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - politico.com
Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.
NYT > Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
His DNA Was Taken After His Arrest at an ICE Protest. Now, He’s Suing.
In a lawsuit, an Air Force veteran says that the federal government is sending a “chilling message” to people demonstrating against the immigration crackdown.
NYT > Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Indiana shows Republicans have two choices: align with Trump or get ousted
Though Trump’s popularity has dwindled, staying loyal to him seems to still be a winning strategy among the GOPUS politics live – latest updatesBy just about every measure, Donald Trump’s sway with US...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
DoJ closes San Francisco immigration court in move critics say worsens case backlog
Attorneys criticize closure and say it sows ‘a lot of chaos’ as Trump administration claims shuttering is ‘cost effective’The Department of Justice shuttered a major San Francisco immigration court la...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
While ICE cracked down on L.A. protests, Marines were told to use force as 'last resort'
Documents obtained by nonprofit American Oversight show a glaring contrast between the training of Marines and that of immigration agents, who have been accused of using unnecessary force.
World & Nation
May 6, 2026 - latimes.com
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
The post Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 6, 2026 - propublica.org
The dubious licensing deal surrounding the Trump International Airport comes into focus
As is too often the case, the president, his family business and the Republican officials who cater to his ego prefer to play by their own set of rules. The post The dubious licensing deal surrounding...
MS NOW
May 6, 2026 - ms.now
House Oversight Committee questions Lutnick over Epstein ties
Trump’s commerce secretary has given contradictory accounts before today about when he severed ties with the late sex offender. The post House Oversight Committee questions Lutnick over Epstein ties a...
MS NOW
May 6, 2026 - ms.now
Tennessee unveils new congressional map poised to erase Dem seat
The proposed map would give the GOP a clean sweep of the state’s nine congressional districts.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - politico.com
The scorched scenes showing how Florida’s wildfire seasons could look in the future
Eastern wildfires could become more common in the coming years, wildfire ecologists say.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - politico.com
Obama Talks Trump, Mamdani, Aliens and More in Colbert Interview
The former president was critical of President Trump, without ever naming him. Mr. Obama also urged Democrats to be plain-spoken, and talked about aliens.
NYT > Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
New York real estate titan likens the phrase ‘tax the rich’ to racial slurs
Steve Roth was responding to the announcement by New York’s mayor of tax on second homes worth more than $5mSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The phrase “tax the rich” can be “just as ...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s ballroom: ‘What can you say? The man loves to dance’
Late night hosts focused on Trump’s Iran war, the latest Maga AI meme and Cinco de Mayo celebrationsOn late night’s Cinco de Mayo edition, hosts focused on the ballooning cost of Donald Trump’s new Wh...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pussy Riot protest at Venice Biennale forces Russian pavilion to briefly close
Demonstrators, angered by Russia’s inclusion at arts festival, shouted ‘Curated by Putin, dead bodies included’The Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale was forced temporarily to shut its doors on t...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation
A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country.
BBC News
May 6, 2026 - bbc.com
China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi
Beijing is not an official mediator in the Iran war, but all parties — including Washington and Tehran — say it has played an important role in efforts to de-escalate the conflict.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 6, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump's Indiana wins show his power over GOP with more primaries and redistricting debates ahead
Tuesday's election results in Indiana prove President Donald Trump can still punish wayward party members after he endorsed a slate of challengers who defeated almost every one of those lawmakers he w...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 6, 2026 - pbs.org
UFC chief’s take on men’s mental health offers grim view of masculinity
Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Dana White dismissed men discussing their emotions as “bulls---” and advised them to bottle up their feelings. The post UFC chief’s take on men’s mental health offers ...
MS NOW
May 6, 2026 - ms.now
How the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA
The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump’s movement aligned with the Jewish sta...
NYT > Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires
After Watergate, Congress tried to curtail the role of money in politics. But a pivotal Supreme Court case nipped it in the bud. Years later, new details are emerging on how wealthy Americans were con...
NYT > Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump tells Iran to accept deal or face new wave of US bombing
President issues fresh ultimatum despite US claims of progress in stalled negotiations Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has issued a fresh ultimatum to Iran, telling it to accept a deal t...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump and his oil-and-coal oligarchy should face sanctions for their war on the environment | Alexander Hurst
Europe punished Russian billionaires over the war in Ukraine. It should do the same to those abetting an ecocidal regimeThe ecological disasters of the US-Israel war with Iran are already bad enough. ...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Nine dollars for a Starbucks is an ‘affordable luxury’? CEOs need to wake up and smell the coffee | Arwa Mahdawi
The head honcho thinks splurging nearly $10 on a beverage during a cost-of-living crisis is fine for a ‘special experience’. It’s time to offer my own valuable adviceI don’t mean to vent, but what is ...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Alaska’s 2025 mega tsunami highlights risk to cruise lines as glaciers retreat
Researchers say 481-metre wave in fjord was triggered by rockslide linked to climate crisisA mega tsunami in Alaska last year in a fjord visited by cruise ships is a stark warning of the risks of coas...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran is reviewing a U.S. proposal as Trump threatens renewed bombing if it doesn't agree
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said negotiators are assessing the Trump administration's latest proposal and will relate a response to mediating country Pakistan.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - npr.org
Candidates for California governor tangle in testy debate with mail voting already underway
Seven candidates who want to be California's next governor traded sharp attacks Tuesday in a wide-ranging debate that touched on issues from gas prices to raising taxes to healthcare in a contest that...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 6, 2026 - pbs.org
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special election in Michigan on Tuesday, securing his party's control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's term.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 6, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump tells PBS News that Iran war has 'a very good chance of ending'
"I think it's got a very good chance of ending, and if it doesn't end, we have to go back to bombing the hell out of them," Trump told White House correspondent Liz Landers.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 6, 2026 - pbs.org
Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off and Democrats win special election
Elections in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan on Tuesday reinforced a picture that's becoming increasingly clear — while President Donald Trump still dominates the Republican Party, Democrats seem to have t...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 6, 2026 - pbs.org
6 in 10 Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran, new poll finds
Some 63% of Americans also blame the president for high gas prices, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 6, 2026 - pbs.org
Tlaib: Trump Admin Must Retract “Libelous” Claims About Gaza Flotilla Activists
The mother of one of the activists still in Israeli detention, Thiago Avila, died while he was in custody.
Truthout
May 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Press Freedom Plummets in US, Reaches Crisis in Middle East and North Africa
“This isn’t just a Trump problem,” says Clayton Weimers, the North America director for Reporters Without Borders.
Truthout
May 6, 2026 - truthout.org
How a “super El Niño” could create record-breaking warming
Yagua Indigenous people carrying water and goods due to the low level of the Amazon River in Colombia, in October 2024. | Luis Acosta/AFP via Getty Images This story was originally published by Insi...
Vox
May 6, 2026 - vox.com
Iran’s Oil Sector and Economy Are Under Pressure as U.S. Blockade Bites
Tehran says it can endure the pain, but its oil may soon have nowhere to go.
NYT > Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Oil Prices Fall on Hope U.S.-Iran War Turmoil in the Gulf May Be Easing
Oil prices fell and stocks rose after President Trump’s about-face to pause the U.S. operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz
NYT > Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Tennessee Republicans Unveil New Congressional Map Carving Up Majority-Black House District
The General Assembly is expected to quickly approve the map, which slices up Memphis, a majority-Black city that makes up most of the state’s lone Democratic district.
NYT > Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Conservative Group’s Influence Inside the State Department Raises Alarms
Founders of the Ben Franklin Fellowship are trying to dismantle pro-diversity practices in the agency and to boost career diplomats who promote President Trump’s ideas.
NYT > Top Stories
May 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
TikTok’s algorithm favored Republican content in 2024 US elections, study finds
For You pages prioritized pro-Republican content in three states, researchers say, but TikTok says study does not reflect real user behaviorA study published Wednesday in the journal Nature finds that...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Defeated by conspiracy’: West Bengal chief minister refuses to resign after election loss
Mamata Banerjee says Narendra Modi’s party ‘forcefully captured’ election that ended her party’s 15 years in powerA political showdown is taking place in the Indian state of West Bengal as the chief m...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
New Mexico proposes $3.7bn fine for Meta and sweeping changes to its social platforms
State’s attorney general petitions for overhaul of how Meta’s child safety protocol in second phase of landmark caseMeta has returned to court in the US this week for the second phase of a lawsuit bro...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Cut borrowing costs for poorer countries to free up $900bn for development – report
G77 nations spend $8tn a year servicing debts, but analysis shows how comprehensive relief could benefit social spendingCutting debt servicing costs for the world’s poorest countries could free up $90...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
A ‘bird of Mexico City’ strikes a revolutionary pose: Pieter Henket’s best photograph
‘In Mexico, which has a strong macho culture, the lucha libre wrestling mask is a symbol of masculinity. Ixchel was taking that back’I took this picture, called La Mujer [The Woman], on the very first...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Educated under embargo’: How Cuban doctors vital to Latin America and the Caribbean became under threat by the US
The US is blocking the employment of Cuban doctors around the world – and the poorest will suffer the costs• Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereUS pressure on Cuba is rising. A...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Totally grounded? How the jet fuel crisis could change our holidays – and world history
Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the war on Iran. How bad will the disruption get and could this accelerate the route to jet zero?What happens to flights if the world runs out of oil? ...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘If he didn’t do it, who did?’: fresh doubts over 2007 murder case that gripped Italy
Fresh DNA evidence in the killing of Chiara Poggi has brought a previously investigated suspect back under scrutiny, raising questions over the convictionA suspect in a case that has horrified and per...
The Guardian
May 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats
There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.
BBC News
May 6, 2026 - bbc.com
Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war
Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
BBC News
May 6, 2026 - bbc.com
Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?
Or has the US president lost control?
BBC News
May 6, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Pope will inaugurate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia tower and meet with migrants in June trip to Spain
Pope Leo XIV will inaugurate the soaring central tower of Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia basilica when he visits Spain next month in a weeklong trip that will also take him to a migrant reception c...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 6, 2026 - pbs.org
U.S. and Iran appear to move closer to ending their war as Trump threatens more bombing
The United States and Iran appeared to be moving closer Wednesday to an initial agreement to end the war, as U.S. President Trump sought to pressure Tehran with threats of a new wave of bombing if a d...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 6, 2026 - pbs.org
The Secrets Behind “The Talented Mr. Epstein”
In 2002, journalist Vicky Ward—then a writer for Vanity Fair magazine—was assigned to investigate a mysterious New York City financier named Jeffrey Epstein. During her reporting, she stumbled upon se...
Mother Jones
May 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democracy Now! 2026-05-06 Wednesday
Headlines for May 06, 2026; Global Press Freedom Hits Record Low, U.S. Drops to 64th in the World: Reporters Without Borders; Israel’s Destruction of Southern Lebanon Turns Villages into “Moonscapes”:...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 6, 2026 - democracynow.org
FIFA-Backed “Board of Peace” Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians
How can recreational projects be proposed when even the most basic foundations of life have not yet been rebuilt?
Truthout
May 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s War May Cost $72 Billion — Nearly 3 Times Higher Than the Admin Said
An analyst said that the original $25 billion figure omitted “indirect costs” and “several foreseeable consequences.”
Truthout
May 6, 2026 - truthout.org
How the Iran War Is Shifting Power Toward China
As the U.S.’s credibility and military capacity are tested abroad, China has gained leverage by staying out of the fight and learning from it.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 6, 2026 - newyorker.com
Iran has hit far more U.S. military assets than reported, satellite images show
Imagery published by Iranian state-affiliated media and verified by The Post shows damage to at least 228 structures or pieces of equipment at U.S. military sites.
National
May 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
‘The Kamala Harris problem’: Vance’s 2028 hopes hinge on Trump, Iowa Republicans say
The vice president’s first trip to the early caucus state saw him defending the White House’s response to a sputtering economy with an eye towards his own presidential ambitions.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 5, 2026 - politico.com
Former ICE official falls short in Ohio battleground district GOP primary
Madison Sheahan’s loss to former state Rep. Derek Merrin brings relief to Republicans concerned about her electability against Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 5, 2026 - politico.com
Republicans Claim Widespread Food Stamp Fraud. What’s Missing: Hard Evidence.
The US Department of Agriculture has spent the past week notifying people that the country is (allegedly) overrun by individuals who are fraudulently claiming SNAP benefits, while (allegedly) driving ...
Mother Jones
May 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
Mamdani Condemns NYC Expo Promoting Property Sales in Israeli West Bank Settlements
Past real-estate expos that included illegal Israeli settlements have come under scrutiny for discrimination — and led to violent confrontations. The post Mamdani Condemns NYC Expo Promoting Property ...
The Intercept
May 5, 2026 - theintercept.com
With Indiana, Trump asserts his grip on the GOP
The president successfully ousted a majority of the Republican state senators who blocked his redistricting effort last year.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 5, 2026 - politico.com
What Trump’s ballroom could cost you
Construction cranes are seen on the site of the former East Wing of the White House on April 17, 2026. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps...
Vox
May 5, 2026 - vox.com
Hegseth Clings to Phony Ceasefire to Help Trump Evade War Powers Pressure
War Secretary Pete Hegseth insists “the ceasefire is not over,” despite renewed combat between U.S. and Iranian forces. The post Hegseth Clings to Phony Ceasefire to Help Trump Evade War Powers Pressu...
The Intercept
May 5, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump Urges GOP to Redraw Maps Ahead of Midterms, Even If It Delays Elections
Trump said he wants maps redrawn to help Republicans “receive more than 20 House Seats in the upcoming Midterms!”
Truthout
May 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump announces a pause on US escorts of ships in Strait of Hormuz
The reversal came just two days after the president said the U.S. would guide vessels from neutral countries out of the strait.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 5, 2026 - politico.com
News Wrap: Senate GOP requests $1 billion in funding for Trump's ballroom
In our news wrap Tuesday, Senate Republicans are requesting $1 billion to fund security improvements for Trump's White House ballroom, Ukrainian and Russian forces are observing a temporary ceasefire ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 5, 2026 - pbs.org
ChatGPT Gave Me Chilling Advice—as I Simulated Planning a Mass Shooting
On April 14, I created a free account on ChatGPT and asked for some help. It resisted me at first, but after some pushing the responses turned shocking. During a conversation lasting about 20 minutes,...
Mother Jones
May 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
Republicans Are Using a Dangerous Loophole to Fund ICE Without Democratic Votes
The budget reconciliation process opens the door to an even stronger GOP monopoly on congressional power.
Truthout
May 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Clavicular and the Right-Wing Project to Radicalize Young Men
The popular streamer offers easy answers for why the world has left young men feeling unhappy and alone. The post Clavicular and the Right-Wing Project to Radicalize Young Men appeared first on The In...
The Intercept
May 5, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump’s Judicial Nominees Refuse to Say He Can’t Run for a Third Term
At a Senate Judiciary hearing, all four nominees refused to confirm the Constitution bars a third Trump presidency.
Truthout
May 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Thousands of immigrant truckers lose commercial licenses in Trump administration crackdown
In March, around 200,000 immigrants began losing their commercial driver's licenses, which are required to operate large vehicles like semi-trucks, buses and tractor-trailers. It's part of a series of...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 5, 2026 - pbs.org
Exclusive: The Only Woman on Death Row in Mississippi Alleges New Civil Rights Violations in Confinement
Lisa Jo Chamberlin, who spoke to a Mississippi reporter in January about her experiences as the only woman on the state’s death row and her allegations of cruel and unusual punishment behind bars, now...
Mother Jones
May 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
Hegseth Says Ceasefire “Not Over” as Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iranian Boats
The Trump administration has tried to paint the current naval warfare near the Strait of Hormuz as defensive.
Truthout
May 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Is Targeting Immigrants With $1.8 Million Fines for Staying in the US
Tens of thousands are being hit with the fees, which advocates say are an intimidation tactic to force self-deportation.
Truthout
May 5, 2026 - truthout.org
On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner
The same kind of US hubris that led to the tragic wars in Vietnam and Iraq is manifesting itself with Iran today.
Truthout
May 5, 2026 - truthout.org
The federal Oscars are having trouble finding candidates
"Disruption and upheaval" during the Trump administration led to fewer nominations — and fewer winners — of awards considered the federal government’s Oscars.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 5, 2026 - politico.com
Tell Us How High Gas Prices Have Affected Your Finances
With fuel costs soaring from the war with Iran, we want to hear how you’re feeling about the U.S. economy.
NYT > Top Stories
May 5, 2026 - nytimes.com
New wave of Southern states scramble to redraw congressional maps ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court ruling against drawing congressional maps to protect Black or other minority voters has sparked a new wave in the ongoing redistricting war. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardi...