Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-10
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
The progressive plan to reclaim the working class
Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) speaks during a news conference outside the US Capitol on April 29, 2026. | Tom Brenner/Getty Images For years, one of the bedrock adages of electoral politics was “it’s the e...
Vox
May 9, 2026 - vox.com
These are the Trump officials who may inherit their agencies
Kate MacGregor? Nicholas Kent? Keith Sonderling? The little-known faces who run day-to-day agency operations.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - politico.com
Greens disavowed RFK Jr. Now they’re rethinking his MAHA movement
Environmental groups publicly rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his presidential run. Now, some are quietly locking arms with the "Make America Healthy Again" movement the longtime environmental a...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - politico.com
‘Mild panic will set in soon’: GOP donors left to wonder about Trump’s $300 million war chest
Trump's top advisers insist that it is still early to discuss battle plans for MAGA Inc.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats lose edge to retake House after Virginia redistricting ruling
Democrats still have a path to regain power but “they are no longer overwhelming favorites,” the Cook Political Reports finds. The post Democrats lose edge to retake House after Virginia redistricting...
MS NOW
May 9, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s tariffs keep losing battles in court — but he may still win the war
The U.S. Court of International Trade is the latest court to toss Trump’s tariffs. But the administration will keep going to this well, no matter how unpopular it is. The post Trump’s tariffs keep los...
MS NOW
May 9, 2026 - ms.now
Black political power is under attack, again
Americans should stop pretending we aren’t seeing a retrenchment of racial power. The post Black political power is under attack, again appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 9, 2026 - ms.now
Rising antisemitism in Britain is a frightening preview of America’s future
Antisemitic violence and harassment have become the new normal for British Jews — and increasingly common in the U.S. as well. The post Rising antisemitism in Britain is a frightening preview of Ameri...
MS NOW
May 9, 2026 - ms.now
State escalates trade row with China over Iran war ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Trump will depart for Beijing in just under a week, alongside a delegation of U.S. CEOs primed to stake out deals with the country’s geopolitical rival.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - politico.com
Dodging FOIA Could Now Mean Arrest and Strip Search, Depending on Who’s Asking
The DOJ is now treating evading a records request as a crime, a stunning act of hypocrisy from the Trump administration. The post Dodging FOIA Could Now Mean Arrest and Strip Search, Depending on Who’...
The Intercept
May 9, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump news at a glance: Republicans dominating redistricting fight across several states before midterms
President and his party celebrate as Democrats vow to fight Virginia court ruling barring state from enacting new voter-approved congressional maps – key US politics stories from 8 May 2026 at a glanc...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Closing the chapter’ on Fema: Trump panel seeks to weaken disaster response amid climate crisis
Council’s plan will leave Federal Emergency Management Agency ill-equipped to respond to extreme weather events, experts saySweeping changes may be in store at the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Everyone has a breaking point’: the immigration judges at the sharp end of Trump’s deportation drive
Judges have been fired or taken buyouts, and those remaining say they toe the government lineDavid Koelsch, a former immigration judge based in Maryland, was in Minneapolis visiting his mother and sis...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Stop the Steal Never Stopped
When the FBI showed up at a warehouse in Fulton County, Georgia, to seize hundreds of boxes of 2020 election records this past January, County Commissioner Dana Barrett thought it looked less like a c...
Mother Jones
May 9, 2026 - motherjones.com
The complaints about the price of World Cup tickets aren’t adding up
Americans already pay exorbitant ticket prices for sporting events that aren’t anywhere near as rare as World Cup matches on our soil. The post The complaints about the price of World Cup tickets aren...
MS NOW
May 9, 2026 - ms.now
The government finally released its UFO files. Prepare to be underwhelmed
The Defense Department released 161 documents on unidentified aerial phenomena Friday. Secretary Pete Hegseth called it a “historic transparency effort.” Researchers called it more of the same. The po...
MS NOW
May 9, 2026 - ms.now
Poll: Republicans and Democrats agree on one big election issue
As campaign spending hits record highs, voters across parties question how deeply money shapes elections.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - politico.com
‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?
With the war on Iran, Ukraine, AI and climate breakdown increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war, the clock stands closer to midnight than ever before. So who decides how many seconds we have left –...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘The FDA is a complete mess’: Trump makes fate of agency chief unclear as public trust plummets
Food and Drug Administration commissioner’s decisions have hurt staff morale and put his job in crosshairsDonald Trump has signed off on a plan to fire Marty Makary, the commissioner of the US Food an...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
With Trump’s low approval rating and Republicans’ ‘self-destruction’, can Democrats take the Senate?
Even with the Iran war weighing Trump’s party down, Democrats face a challenge turning the upper chamber blueThe county of Louisa in eastern Iowa is so rural that there is not a single stoplight on it...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Who is Louis Mosley, the man tasked with defending Palantir against its critics?
The company’s UK and Europe boss has become a lightning rod for the British public’s fear of a US tech takeoverThe hall was packed with rightwing radicals when Louis Mosley heralded a coming revolutio...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘They have screwed each other pretty badly’: tensions emerge in Netanyahu-Trump alliance
Israeli PM says he has ‘full coordination’ with US president amid reports that Washington no longer consults himBenjamin Netanyahu interrupted an uncharacteristically long silence over the Iran confli...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia
The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump's push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - npr.org
War Profiteers Multiply as Opportunists Eye “Golden Opportunity”
Defense contractors, Trump allies, and insiders are cashing in as tensions with Iran escalate.
Truthout
May 9, 2026 - truthout.org
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
NYT > Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
NYT > Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
Female nudity and art that stinks: key takeaways from Venice Biennale 2026
Despite a call for calm, a combustible mix of politics and protest punctuated the preview week across the pavilionsEvery two years the art world assembles in Venice for a sprawling celebration of visu...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘My ambition is to change the country,’ AOC says when asked about seeking higher office in 2028
New York’s Democratic representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez brushed off question about run for presidencyThe New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez answered a question about potentially run...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter’s defamation suit against Fox News
Raymond Epps, a former Oath Keeper member, said he was the target of conspiracies over his role in US Capitol attackA federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit alleging defamation by Fox News, rulin...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘We’re going backwards’: Five civil rights activists slam the supreme court’s gutting of Voting Rights Act
Organizers, including Selma foot soliders, say ruling is latest chapter in long battle over Black disenfranchisement in USThe supreme court’s recent decision to gut the Voting Rights Act is an affront...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
What I saw at the Musk-OpenAI trial: petty billionaires, protests and a stern judge
Showdown between Musk and Altman has rendered the world’s most wealthy comical under egalitarian eye of courtFor the past couple of weeks, on the fourth floor of a courthouse on a quiet street in down...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Air travel was already miserable. Now we get to pay more for it! | Dave Schilling
Spirit Airlines helped turn flying into a fee-based nightmare. Now it’s gone, and fuel prices are soaringForgive me for not mourning last week’s demise of Spirit Airlines, the company responsible for ...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Israel: What Went Wrong? by Omer Bartov review – the long view
An erudite account of the foundation of the state and its subsequent moral and political declineIsrael’s attack on Iran is only the most recent example of its degeneration in recent decades, coming on...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: "The View," and whether it's subject to equal time rules.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - npr.org
Trump’s Struggle to Find an Off-Ramp From the Iran War
Panelists joined to discuss the questions surrounding the ongoing conflict, and more.
The Atlantic
May 9, 2026 - theatlantic.com
How Prescribed Burns Can Help Save Taxpayers Billions
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For decades, the US Forest Service has actively managed public lands to reduce wildfire r...
Mother Jones
May 9, 2026 - motherjones.com
The surprisingly strong case for feeling great about your coffee habit
There are few news subjects more reliably depressing than nutritional science. A glance at the headlines will tell you that sugar is bad for you, red meat is bad for you, and alcohol is really, real...
Vox
May 9, 2026 - vox.com
ABC accuses Trump administration of threatening free speech over ‘The View’
The ABC filing marked the latest clash between the media and Trump over what journalists see as attacks on free speech. The post ABC accuses Trump administration of threatening free speech over ‘The V...
MS NOW
May 9, 2026 - ms.now
Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala talks Pope Leo, migrants and bluegrass music
The Salvadoran-born bishop is leaving Washington to lead the Catholic Church in West Virginia, where Catholics and Latinos are a tiny slice of the population.
National
May 9, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran
The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.
NYT > Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress
The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P.
NYT > Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals
Xi Jinping spent 13 years building a military to rival that of the United States. But the stronger the Chinese forces grew, the less he trusted the generals he had handpicked to run them.
NYT > Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle
The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.
NYT > Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
Which Trump Tariffs Are in Place, in the Works or Ruled Illegal
The president has reworked his tariffs repeatedly — sometimes because they have been declared illegal — with more updates still to come.
NYT > Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump airport branding deal opens new route to profit for family
Florida agreement grants US president control of licensing and merchandising at renamed airport, analysts sayIt was a week in which one prominent name in aviation, Spirit Airlines, disappeared, killed...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Joseph Fiennes on parenting, politics and banning children from social media: ‘Stand up, Keir, this is your kids’ generation’
He’s played English titans from William Shakespeare to Gareth Southgate, but what does the actor really think about the country today?We are at a corner table in a breakfast place in Chelsea, Joseph F...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
The US could soon make it easier to execute people with intellectual disabilities
A supreme court decision will determine whether the cruel, unconstitutional execution of people with intellectual disability becomes even more prevalentThe supreme court will soon rule on Hamm v Smith...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
At the Venice Biennale I saw anger at Russia and Israel – and its leadership pretending everything was fine | Charlotte Higgins
The festival can often make you queasy, as geopolitics are played out through the proxy of art. This year it feels on the verge of collapsing in on itselfOn Tuesday, the Russian pavilion at the Venice...
The Guardian
May 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
National mood is against Republicans, but redistricting could help prop them up
The national political landscape looks bad for President Trump and Republicans, but recent wins in the redistricting fight could soften the blow they might have suffered without them.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 9, 2026 - npr.org
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
BBC News
May 9, 2026 - bbc.com
More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018
More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year
BBC News
May 9, 2026 - bbc.com
The Humanities Score a Victory Against Trump
DOGE used ChatGPT to cancel research grants. A federal judge wouldn’t have it.
The Atlantic
May 9, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Polymarket’s Hot New Bet: Hantavirus
Over the past four days, bettors on the prediction platform Polymarket have wagered nearly $3 million on whether we’ll see a hantavirus pandemic this year. A cluster of cases of a particularly deadly ...
Mother Jones
May 9, 2026 - motherjones.com
They’re not saying someone should kill Trump. But they’re coming close.
Deliberately vague internet memes about violence against prominent people have become increasingly popular, and experts fear they will encourage actual attacks.
National
May 9, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
A data center drained 30M gallons of water unnoticed — until residents complained about low water pressure
Residents in Fayetteville, Georgia, noticed low water pressure last year. The utility discovered two unaccounted-for water connections at one of the nation’s largest data center campuses.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 9, 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
Democrats just lost the redistricting war
A pair of court rulings have shattered the party’s hopes of countering GOP redistricting gains before November's elections.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
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
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
What Beijing has learned about the U.S. from the Iran war
Current and former U.S. defense officials worry headwinds from the conflict with Tehran leave Beijing with the upper hand.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.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
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
Cabinet Secretary Touts “Efficiency” While Making Staff Sit Through 88-Minute Speech
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recently tried, unsuccessfully, to feed cinnamon Altoids to a Park Police horse. Also, Burgum enjoys artificial intelligence, in particular “AI Teddy,” a planned exhibit...
Mother Jones
May 8, 2026 - motherjones.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
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
Mitt Romney is back (sort of)
Since retiring in early 2025, Mitt Romney avoided national politics — until his old friend Susan Collins needed help.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Education Department launches hiring spree in key office, roughly a year after mass layoffs
The Federal Student Aid office plans to hire 334 full-time employees by 2027, despite staffing cuts last year and efforts to send the department’s work to other agencies.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.com
Canvas hack spotlights Trump’s harmful gutting of cybersecurity tools
A massive hack that has rocked the American educational system offers a reminder of how the Trump administration has undercut the nation’s cybersecurity. The post Canvas hack spotlights Trump’s harmfu...
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
White House’s ‘lack of organization’ has AI lobbyists fretting
The Trump administration has sent mixed signals about how tough it intends to be in vetting powerful new computer models.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 8, 2026 - politico.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
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
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
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
Seafarers recount weeks stranded on Strait of Hormuz: ‘We could see the missiles’
An estimated 20,000 seafarers on roughly 2,000 ships remain stranded amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. The post Seafarers recount weeks stranded on Strait of Hormuz: ‘We could see the mi...
MS NOW
May 8, 2026 - ms.now
California becomes first state to provide a month of free diapers to all newborns
Parents will receive hundreds of free diapers before leaving hospital under new program aimed at alleviating expensesCalifornia families welcoming newborns will soon receive hundreds of free diapers b...
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
Cameras to be allowed in courtroom in Charlie Kirk killing case, judge rules
Lawyers for Tyler James Robinson, 23, fail to persuade judge that media coverage could compromise right to fair juryA Utah judge has ruled that cameras will be allowed in the courtroom as the murder c...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.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
What a stronger than expected jobs report tells us about the state of the economy
The Labor Department reported Friday that unemployment held steady in April and that the U.S. added 115,000 jobs, surpassing expectations. For more on the numbers and what they tell us about the state...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
Brooks and Marcus on Virginia's major shakeup in the national redistricting battle
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus of The New Yorker join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to strike down a voter-approved congress...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
Prosecutors aim to strip U.S. citizenship from diplomat-turned-spy
The Trump administration moved this week to denaturalize 11 other people accused of crimes, including child sexual abuse and providing material support to terrorists.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
White House Correspondents' Dinner suspect seeks recusal of top DOJ officials
A man charged with attacking the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is seeking to disqualify top Justice Department officials from direct involvement in prosecuting him because they could ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
“It’s Life Alert or Rent”: Montana Trailer Park Tenants Are on Rent Strike
35-year-old Benjamin Moore has lived in Mountain Meadows Mobile Home Park, outside Bozeman, Montana, since he was 17. This month, for the first time, he’s withholding his rent. On May 1, Moore receive...
Mother Jones
May 8, 2026 - motherjones.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
Trump administration relaxing hunting restrictions in US parks and refuges
After January order from US department of the interior, managers across 55 sites have lifted prohibitionsDonald Trump’s administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area mana...
The Guardian
May 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers raise more questions over negotiations to end war
As the world waits to hear if there will be diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran, on Friday U.S. fighter jets fired on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the ongoing U.S. blo...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
Virginia's Supreme Court tosses voter-approved redistricting plan in blow to Democrats
Virginia's Supreme Court has struck down a voter-approved plan to redraw the state's congressional maps to benefit Democrats. It was a major setback for Democrats, as both parties wage a war of mid-de...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
Why FDA Commissioner Makary is on the ropes after months of turmoil
Multiple outlets are reporting that Trump is set to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary. The news comes after a tumultuous tenure since his installment as FDA head last year. S...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks and other areas
President Donald Trump's administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions, raising questions about visitor safety an...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
A state-by-state guide to the redistricting fight
Republicans have opened up an advantage in a national redistricting battle among states after a pair of court rulings that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities and invalidated...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 8, 2026 - pbs.org
The GOP’s Stunningly Swift Gerrymandering Drive
It took barely a week to wipe a majority-Black district off the map.
The Atlantic
May 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Is ‘Bored’ With the War He Started
He wants out, but Iran could likely keep going for months.
The Atlantic
May 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Iranian Royalists’ Thuggish Edge
MAGA-style tactics and hardball advisers have raised Reza Pahlavi’s profile and divided his potential followers.
The Atlantic
May 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Blame John Roberts for Destroying the Voting Rights Act
The recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively killed the last remaining provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, was authored by Justice Samuel Alito. But it represen...
Mother Jones
May 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Contractors Razed a 1,000-Year-Old Indigenous Site to Build Trump’s Border Wall
Bulldozers destroyed part of a Sonoran Desert intaglio that holds special significance for the Hia-Ced O’odham people.
Truthout
May 8, 2026 - truthout.org
US, Iran Exchange Fire Overnight — Trump Maintains Ceasefire Remains in Place
Officials in Washington say they expect Iranian counterparts to respond to a proposed peace deal later on Friday.