Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-09
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know It
As Tennessee eliminated its only majority-Black district, Ari Berman and Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson explain how SCOTUS enabled the right’s “power grab.” The post The Supreme Court Ends Mul...
The Intercept
May 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump administration tries to shore up its footing with immigration hardliners
Top administration officials insist that the president’s goal of deporting unauthorized migrants in large numbers remains.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Hasan Piker Is the Democrats’ New Man on the Trail, Whether They Like It or Not
Insurgent candidates like Cori Bush are tapping Piker as a campaign surrogate — but they still face an uphill battle to winning. The post Hasan Piker Is the Democrats’ New Man on the Trail, Whether Th...
The Intercept
May 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
Voters ‘want us to do more,’ Republicans say. They’re just not sure what.
Many GOP lawmakers are pressing for another budget reconciliation bill that could help address voters’ affordability concerns.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
The Man Trying to Make Trump’s Tariffs Go on Forever
The fate of the president’s economic agenda rests with this “trade nerd.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Ukraine’s Weirdest Front Line
How a mint-green research base, 14 scientists, and a gentoo penguin colony became part of Ukraine's war strategy.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Tennessee GOP Moves to Decimate Black Voting Power After Supreme Court’s Blessing of Jim Crow
With the Supreme Court blessing racial gerrymandering, Tennessee’s GOP rushed to eliminate the state’s only majority-Black congressional district. The post Tennessee GOP Moves to Decimate Black Voting...
The Intercept
May 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Iran war’s unexpected victims: American farmers
Fertilizer prices have spiked as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed. Farmers say they may not survive. The post The Iran war’s unexpected victims: American farmers appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Exempted Some of the Nation’s Biggest Polluters From Air Quality Rules. All It Took Was an Email.
The post Trump Exempted Some of the Nation’s Biggest Polluters From Air Quality Rules. All It Took Was an Email. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 8, 2026 - propublica.org
You asked, Joe answered
In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post You asked, Joe answered appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
Big Finance Might Be Dooming the SPLC — Even Before Its Day in Court
Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and Vanguard are tamping down on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s donations as the government’s de facto censors. The post Big Finance Might Be Dooming the SPLC — Even Befor...
The Intercept
May 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
Ask Jordan: What power does the Supreme Court have to stop Trump’s corruption?
“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues. The post Ask Jordan: What power does the Supreme Cour...
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
They Were Held in Cages in the Florida Sun. Now “Alligator Alcatraz” May Finally Be Shutting Down.
The notorious Florida immigrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” may be winding down operations soon, Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged on Thursday. His remarks came just hours after the Ne...
Mother Jones
May 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Did Trump actually help Venezuela?
Demonstrators in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 29, 2026. | Javier Campos/Picture Alliance via Getty Images It’s been four months since the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brough...
Vox
May 8, 2026 - vox.com
“Counterterrorism” Now Officially Means Targeting Trans People
On Wednesday, the White House released a new “United States Counterterrorism Strategy,” the first such directive since a 2021 Biden-era memo emphasizing the need to combat white supremacist violence, ...
Mother Jones
May 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
In the wake of the Virginia ruling, where does the national redistricting arms race stand?
In the aftermath of two highly controversial court rulings, Republicans are suddenly feeling a lot better about their unprecedented gerrymandering gambit. The post In the wake of the Virginia ruling, ...
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans get massive win in fight for House with Virginia court ruling
The state Supreme Court decision overturning Democrats' map effectively guarantees the GOP will come out ahead in the gerrymandering wars.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
The Northeast is set for a star turn in the affordability debate
State policymakers appear unprepared for a potential increase in power bills driven by a doubling of emissions credit prices as Virginia gears up to rejoin a regional climate program.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Puerto Rico Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report
The post Puerto Rico Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 8, 2026 - propublica.org
Republicans Don’t Need to Win Elections Anymore. They Just Need Their Judges.
The redistricting news for Democrats has gone from bad to worse. A week after the US Supreme Court effectively destroyed the Voting Rights Act, opening the door to Southern states invalidating majorit...
Mother Jones
May 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump gets his chance to upend FEMA
Long-anticipated recommendations to revamp the disaster agency were approved Thursday. Now, President Donald Trump has to make a decision.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Tom Steyer’s anti-tech crusade has a potential hiccup: his brother
The Steyer brothers could be a powerhouse check on tech in California, but then there’s the connections to industry.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Graham Platner targets fuel tax, Big Oil in energy plan
The Maine populist Democrat wants to stop electricity price increases, but his plan is silent on a data center moratorium.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
The Trumps’ Companies Are Losing Millions of Dollars on Bitcoin
Donald Trump and his family have added billions to their net worth since Inauguration Day, with much of that new wealth coming from a dizzying array of crypto projects. But some of those gains are und...
Mother Jones
May 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
With Tesla Big Rigs Rolling Out, California Can Breathe Easier
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Back in 2017, Tesla promised to bring an all-electric semitruck to market that wou...
Mother Jones
May 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Nicolle Wallace: Rubio was on ‘clean-up duty’ for Trump at meeting with Pope Leo
The “Deadline: White House” host said the visit was the “latest humiliation” for Rubio, who has been forced to deal with Trump’s erratic moves on Iran. The post Nicolle Wallace: Rubio was on ‘clean-up...
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
NRCC unveils internal polls in key battleground House races
The GOP’s House campaign arm shared five new battleground polls with POLITICO, its first publicly released surveys this cycle.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Revealed: The Trump administration arrested the parents of at least 27,000 kids in seven months, ICE records show
The Guardian analyzed government data from January-August 2025, as advocates say the family-separation crisis will lead to generational traumaWe sued the Trump administration for these immigration rec...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s Border Czar Threatens to “Flood” New York With ICE Agents
“I don’t take well to threats,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in response.
Truthout
May 8, 2026 - truthout.org
The glaring error in the Virginia Supreme Court’s gerrymandering decision
Campaign signage showing Virginia's current electoral map alongside the proposed electoral map at a Republican Party volunteer table outside a polling location in Burke, Virginia. | Graeme Sloan/Bloom...
Vox
May 8, 2026 - vox.com
Levees can no longer save New Orleans
Residents move a boat through a flooded neighborhood after Hurricane Ida in August 2021 in Barataria, Louisiana, near New Orleans. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images This story was originally published by ...
Vox
May 8, 2026 - vox.com
Judge rules DOGE cuts to humanities grants unconstitutional, discriminatory
Federal Judge Colleen McMahon used a classic quote from comedian Flip Wilson to block the Trump administration’s cuts to humanities grants. The post Judge rules DOGE cuts to humanities grants uncons...
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
A middle power gets squeezed at its own World Cup
The most Canadian sports story imaginable.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.8.26: Fetterman says he has ‘no plans’ to switch parties
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.8.26: Fetterman says he has ‘no plans’ to switch parties appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
‘Children shouldn’t be delayed for careers’: White House pregnancies have become pronatalist propaganda
As the Trump administration stokes anxiety about US birthrates, Karoline Leavitt and Katie Miller have touted motherhood as the ultimate ‘blessing’On a Sunday in late March, dozens of White House staf...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Virginia supreme court strikes down new congressional maps in win for Republicans
Maps, recently approved by voters, would have helped Democrats gain up to four new seats in US HouseSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailVirginia’s supreme court on Friday ruled that the s...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
US awaiting response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says Rubio
Diplomatic efforts continuing despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent daysMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said that Washington ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Elections 2026 live: Labour suffers historic defeat in Wales as Reform surges in English council elections and Greens make gains
Welsh Labour leader and first minister Eluned Morgan loses seat with party pushed into third place behind Plaid Cymru and Reform2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votesWe’re ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed; The Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi Ishiguro; No Ghosts by Max Lury; Palaces of the Crow by Ray Nayler; Moon Over Brendle by Jeff Noon The Republic of Memory by ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
What does a woman swimming in urine tell us about the state of the world? Lots! – Venice Biennale review
The theme of earth’s biggest art extravaganza – spiritual rest – felt wildly wrong for our crisis-hit planet. Thank goodness for the pavilions, from fake babies to hi-tech sperm banks to a chocolate R...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Colbert on McDonald’s supply chain concerns: ‘Perhaps this will finally show Trump the true cost of war’
Late-night hosts discussed Marco Rubio’s meeting with the pope, Trump bragging about his mental acuity and the ongoing ‘skirmish’ in IranLate-night hosts covered the ongoing war in Iran and how the Tr...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Amid Hantavirus Panic, the Ivermectin Super Fans Are Back
Those who cheered ivermectin as a Covid-19 treatment are now making unsubstantiated claims about its use against hantavirus. The post Amid Hantavirus Panic, the Ivermectin Super Fans Are Back appeared...
The Intercept
May 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
Democracy Now! 2026-05-08 Friday
Headlines for May 08, 2026; Trump Pushes to Take Over Elections, Punish His Enemies: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter Ned Parker; Amid Growing Abuse at ICE Jails, Rep. Adelita Grijalva Calls to Shut Do...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 8, 2026 - democracynow.org
FOIA Request Reveals Major Spike in ICE Arrests of Iranians Amid 2025 War on Iran
“Many Iranians were arrested with little to no legal basis,” the report noted.
Truthout
May 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Court Rules Yet Again That Trump’s Tariffs Are Illegal
A US trade court ruled against Trump’s new 10 percent global tariffs, which he imposed using emergency powers.
Truthout
May 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Chaotic and contradictory: Trump’s social media posts expose his incoherent Iran strategy
From Day 1, Trump has been making daily announcements, each contradicting the one before and each wackier than the last. The post Chaotic and contradictory: Trump’s social media posts expose his incoh...
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s Latest Tariff Setback Looms Over China Talks
For the president, a major legal defeat could undercut his leverage as he prepares to head to Beijing next week for high-stakes trade negotiations.
NYT > Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s looming defeat in Iran is a personal and political crisis | Robert Reich
Trump’s ego cannot accept a humiliating loss, and we are already seeing the effects of his failure playing outWe are witnessing what happens to a person who is consumed with the need to dominate, but ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘This is not democracy’: voting rights activists shocked by speed of US states moving to stifle Black voters
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and other southern states stun residents with all-out charge to redraw congressional maps to favor white voters after supreme court rulingThe reaction speed of southern...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
US added 115,000 jobs in April in surprise gain amid Iran war uncertainty
Unemployment remained steady at 4.3% as the US-Israel war on Iran continues to rattle the American economyUS employers added 115,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3%, a ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The powerful Democrat trying to win over California’s rural voters
Mike McGuire courts red territory with town halls and a populist pitch on jobs, healthcare and wildfire costsQuincy, population 1,600, is not exactly the sort of place you regularly run into Californi...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The fight against AI data centers isn’t just about tech – it’s about democracy | Astra Taylor and Saul Levin
Claims of nimbyism are a misunderstanding: the movement is about whether regular people have a say in fundamental decisionsSince the surreal scene at the 2024 presidential inauguration, when a row of ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Military force has got the US nowhere with Iran – here is what a realistic negotiation would look like | Christopher S Chivvis
Making a deal means the US finding a position that doesn’t threaten the Iranian regime’s survival. The alternative is a prolonged and damaging stalemateAfter months of war, the US has struggled mighti...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Washington shooting suspect seeks to bar DoJ officials from prosecution role
Lawyers for Cole Allen say Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro could be considered victims or witnesses in caseA man charged with attacking the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is seeking to ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hong Kong dissident Nathan Law on China spies in UK: ‘We’re not surprised’
Law says conviction of two men for spying raises serious concerns about how they accessed sensitive informationNathan Law, an exiled leader of the Hong Kong student protest who lives with a £100,000 b...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Femen and Pussy Riot protest in Venice, Israeli strikes in Gaza, the hantavirus outbreak and Emma Chamberlain at the Met Gala – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Judge finds Trump's DOGE-led cancellation of humanities grants unconstitutional
The Trump administration's cancellation of more than $100 million in humanities grants to scholars, writers, research groups and other organizations was unconstitutional, and the Department of Governm...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
John Roberts Bemoans Americans for Viewing SCOTUS Justices as “Political Actors”
Recent polls suggest that nearly 6 in 10 Americans have a negative view of the Supreme Court.
Truthout
May 8, 2026 - truthout.org
‘Horror show’: Trump still can’t restrain himself when lashing out at women in media
The president continues to struggle to treat women who cover the White House with any modicum of respect. The post ‘Horror show’: Trump still can’t restrain himself when lashing out at women in media...
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
The crucial details to pay attention to in Epstein’s purported suicide note
The federal government’s credibility is negligible, but there is strong evidence for the note’s authenticity. The post The crucial details to pay attention to in Epstein’s purported suicide note appea...
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
Immigrants are giving up their cases and leaving the U.S. in soaring numbers
People facing the prospect of prolonged ICE detention are increasingly abandoning their claims for humanitarian protection and agreeing to depart voluntarily.
National
May 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Ex-NATO chief Rasmussen warns of ‘disintegration’ of alliance, calls for new European defense bloc
As head of NATO and prime minister of Denmark, Anders Fogh Rasmussen has always advocated close ties with the U.S. Now he is calling for a radical rethink — and a new European defense alliance, of whi...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Iran Says It Seized Oil Tanker Listed by U.S. as Sanctions Violator
A maritime tracking company said the move was likely performative, given the Chinese-owned ship has an “established history within the Iranian trade ecosystem.”
NYT > Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
ABC Accuses Government of Violating First Amendment
The network’s argument, made to the F.C.C., is the most aggressive posture taken yet by a television network toward the Trump administration.
NYT > Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
What to know about the report.
Employers added 115,000 jobs and the unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent despite higher energy prices and instability spurred by the war with Iran.
NYT > Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Federal Reserve Turns Focus to Inflation as Job Market Stabilizes
April’s report showed employers added more jobs than expected, supporting the central bank’s view that it can afford to hold interest rates steady.
NYT > Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
How David Attenborough transformed film and TV for ever – video
David Attenborough has spent more than seven decades bringing the natural world into our living rooms, becoming one of the first truly recognisable faces on television.From his seminal 1950s series Zo...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Telling the truth about Iran is more dangerous than ever
After months of protest, crackdown and war, on-the-ground reporting is more impossible than it has ever been. These challenges shape every aspect of how we report on what is happening in the countrySu...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Britain’s fractured politics: a revolt against the status quo | Editorial
Sir Keir Starmer faces a deepening crisis of authority as election losses suggest disappointment with Labour has already curdled into cynicismIf you are Sir Keir Starmer, the results of the local and ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
New Orleans child molester questioned on unsolved killings takes the fifth 700 times
Stanley Burkhardt, convicted abuser and ex-investigator of sex crimes against children, gives deposition in civil caseConvicted child molester Stanley Burkhardt – a former investigator of sex crimes a...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta
Stone being paid $50,000 a month to ‘rebuild’ relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed governmentThe US lobbyist Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of Donald Trump, has been con...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump walks back threat to rip up part of EU trade deal but tells bloc to ratify by 4 July
US president expresses impatience at speed of EU’s implementation and warns of ‘much higher’ tariffsUS trade court rules against Trump’s 10% global tariffsBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump ha...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Several Venice Biennale pavilions shut in protest over inclusion of Israel
About a dozen pavilions affected, while some artists backed strike by adding Palestine references to their workA strike called in protest over the inclusion of Israel at the 2026 Venice Biennale meant...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP
Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - npr.org
UAE reports Iranian drone and missile attack after U.S. says it traded fire with Tehran
The UAE Defense Ministry said three people were wounded after air defenses engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones launched by Iran.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
U.S. employers add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April, while unemployment remains low
The war has caused the biggest disruption of global oil supplies in history, but the conflict hasn't done much damage to the American job market so far.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
Mail-a-handgun: Trump administration pushes to allow firearms to be delivered by USPS
The Trump administration is pushing the Unites States Postal Service to allow people to send concealable handguns in the mail after the Department of Justice declared a 99-year-old ban on the practice...
World & Nation
May 8, 2026 - latimes.com
Pope Leo’s Pro-Life Challenge to Conservative Catholics
The Church’s resistance to war and its support for migrants stem from the same principles as its opposition to abortion.
The Atlantic
May 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Black Disenfranchisement Has Not Been This Intense Since Jim Crow
The federal government is carrying forward a white nationalist backlash to the mass uprisings that took place in 2020.
Truthout
May 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Elon Musk could lose his case against OpenAI — and still get what he wants
If the court evidence Elon Musk presents against OpenAI is damning enough, it could have ripple effects outside of the courtroom. | Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images So, what’s a guy got to do to become ...
Vox
May 8, 2026 - vox.com
Crypto giants pushed to ease rules on risky assets in Senate bill
Coinbase, Kraken and Gemini suggested earlier this year that lawmakers scrap a provision barring the listing of certain digital assets at risk of manipulation.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Virginia Court Strikes Down Redistricted Voting Map in a Huge Blow to Democrats
The decision is a major victory for Republicans, wiping away a measure approved by voters to allow Democrats to gain as many as four House seats in the midterms.
NYT > Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
4 Takeaways From the Virginia Supreme Court Gerrymandering Decision
The ruling was a major lift to the G.O.P. efforts to build a structural advantage through redistricting.
NYT > Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Pentagon releases first batch of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs
Release follows Trump directive for agencies to declassify government files related to unidentified flying objectsThe Pentagon on Friday released an initial group of previously secret files documentin...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine three-day ceasefire from 9 May
US president says on Truth Social the ceasefire will include suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ and prisoner swapDonald Trump has announced on social media that there will be a three-day ceasefire i...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Frustrated by Iran, Trump at last seizes enriched uranium – but from Venezuela
US energy department says 13.5kg of uranium taken from reactor in Caracas – a fraction of the 408kg held by TehranDonald Trump has succeeded in removing a country’s stash of highly enriched uranium – ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
ABC lawyers accuse Trump’s FCC of punishing network for political reasons
Network lawyers in a legal motion strongly pushed back against the FCC’s investigation into The View talkshowLawyers representing an ABC station have accused the Federal Communications Commission (FCC...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ for posting AI image of Trump in a grave
Star Wars actor later deleted post and apologized, saying president should live ‘long enough to be held accountable’US politics live – latest updatesThe White House has branded Star Wars actor Mark Ha...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Keir Starmer left in limbo after bad election results that could have been worse
After Labour’s demise was overestimated, the prime minister’s potential challengers are staying quiet – for nowElections 2026 – live updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesAs the results ...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Steve Hilton: British strategist becomes unlikely frontrunner for California governor
Former David Cameron adviser says a vote for him will make California ‘Califordable’ – not everyone is convinced He “knows how to wind people up like Trump”, according to friends, and made his name in...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I should have kicked him even harder. He deserved it’: Eric Cantona comes out fighting
A new documentary at Cannes film festival looks at the French footballer’s five turbulent and triumphant seasons in Manchester – and the love story between him and manager Alex FergusonIt was 30 years...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Americans hail Pope Leo XIV as ‘breath of fresh air’ one year in, as Trump clashes linger
One year on the job, the first US pope wins support for his progressive views and his defiance of Donald TrumpAs Pope Leo XIV concludes his first year as the first American pope on Friday, Americans s...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
How one man’s mission to clear dumped boats inspired Guardian readers
In this week’s newsletter: Readers have flooded the crowdfunder of Steve Green after his inspirational story of DIY environmental activism was told• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Si...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Charli xcx: Rock Music review – is she really pivoting from pop? Don’t be so sure …
(Atlantic)The lyrics may argue the dancefloor is dead, but this funny, wilfully plasticky new single isn’t the total about-turn from Brat that fans expectedLast month, Charli xcx began the media campa...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
MIA review – the creator of Ozark’s new drama is as subtle as being mauled by a 12ft alligator
This Florida-set revenge thriller swings between being boring and ludicrous. It’s riddled with awkward dialogue and convenient plottingMiami, Florida is the US at its extreme. Ostentatious wealth is e...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Wrestling With Trump: a fascinating look at how Trump’s political style is inspired by WWE wrestling
Comedian Munya Chawawa’s documentary is a compelling dive into the world of wrestling and its many links with the 45th and 47th US presidentA small handful of psychological concepts transformed our un...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Reform election gains show shift in British politics, says Farage
Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.
BBC News
May 8, 2026 - bbc.com
Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries and where to watch them
From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.
BBC News
May 8, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana
BBC News
May 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
WATCH: Trump hosts Mother's Day event with 'angel moms,' Gold Star moms
President Donald Trump will give remarks at the White House Friday.