Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-13
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Thomas Massie Has Always Been a Pain in the Ass
The seventh American killed in President Donald Trump’s ill-defined war on Iran was from Kentucky. Army Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, died a week after he was injured during Iran’s March 1 miss...
Mother Jones
May 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
New York Republicans see opening with tax-the-rich hike
Hochul and Democrats are squabbling over how to increase taxes on extremely wealthy people.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s man in Central Asia
Sergio Gor has used his dual appointments as ambassador to India and special envoy to Central Asia offered Gor to make the kind of deals the president loves, according to interviews with over a dozen ...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
‘Out of control’: Inflation surges to highest point in 3 years, driven by energy
Gasoline has risen above $4.50 per gallon, nearly $1.40 more than what it was a year ago.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
As Republicans carve up Black districts, Democrats pivot to a new midterm message
Democrats will be unable to respond to the GOP’s redistricting gains before the November elections, and are now turning the mapmaking fight into a political messaging battle.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Joe’s take on “Sleepy Don,” monthly inflation surges after weeks of war, and more. The post Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss appeared firs...
MS NOW
May 12, 2026 - ms.now
In Approving Alabama Gerrymander, the Roberts Court Shows Its Naked Political Bias
In a stunning act of political partisanship, the Roberts Court on Monday night discarded its own precedents to green-light a last-ditch effort by Alabama to use a gerrymandered congressional map for t...
Mother Jones
May 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Virginia Democrats’ irresponsible new plan to save their gerrymander
Why on Earth would Democrats want to give these guys more power over elections? | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images If you’re a Democrat, ask yourself a simple question: When was the last time something...
Vox
May 12, 2026 - vox.com
Top Republican wants more details on Iran war if ceasefire ends
As the war's future seems uncertain, there are signs GOP patience is starting to fray.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
AI companies are poised to go public. California’s hoping to get rich.
Upcoming IPOs for OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX could generate billions in tax income for California.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
New York Hospital Faces Criminal Subpoena in Texas Over Trans Youth Care
The Trump administration has sent subpoenas to dozens of hospitals across the nation over the past year, demanding access to information about children receiving gender-affirming care and the doctors ...
Mother Jones
May 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here’s the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Media
U.S. media outlets were crucial in helping Israel sell the Gaza genocide to the American public. The post We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here’s the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Medi...
The Intercept
May 12, 2026 - theintercept.com
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary to resign, Trump confirms
Makary, a key ally to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, has drawn the ire of health advocates and abortion rights activists. The po...
MS NOW
May 12, 2026 - ms.now
Why Kevin Warsh is likely to run afoul of Trump at the Fed
Price spikes because of the war in Iran and internal divisions on the central bank will make it difficult for the incoming Fed chair to cut interest rates quickly.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
Pentagon's estimate for Iran war grows to $29B
The latest increase comes even as the U.S. says the fighting has largely stopped.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
Hegseth Asks for More Money as Iran War Costs Skyrocket
War Secretary Pete Hegseth was on Capitol Hill Tuesday to defend the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request. The post Hegseth Asks for More Money as Iran War Costs Skyrocket appeared first on The Int...
The Intercept
May 12, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump isn’t done pretending he’s ‘the father of fertility,’ despite his record
If the president is “the father of fertility,” he’s an absentee father. The post Trump isn’t done pretending he’s ‘the father of fertility,’ despite his record appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 12, 2026 - ms.now
Kash Patel testifies on Capitol Hill as he fights off criticism
It is a budget hearing, but Trump’s FBI director will likely face questions about reporting on his own conduct and the president’s personal agenda. The post Kash Patel testifies on Capitol Hill as he ...
MS NOW
May 12, 2026 - ms.now
Congress clutches to its junk food affinity despite MAHA pressure
Amid a lobbying deluge, the “Make America Healthy Again” movement isn’t changing policy in Congress.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
How the Obama presidential library plans to honor Nancy Pelosi
The Obama Presidential Center will feature the “Nancy Pelosi Garden Pavilion,” as the former president looks to honor the former speaker he worked so closely with. The post How the Obama presidential ...
MS NOW
May 12, 2026 - ms.now
Inflation surges to an almost 3-year high
Gas prices, spiking after weeks of war in Iran, accounted for a majority of the increase. The post Inflation surges to an almost 3-year high appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 12, 2026 - ms.now
‘Personal to the president’: Companies try to avoid Trump’s wrath over tariff refunds
The president has said he will "remember" companies that don't collect their tariff refunds. So businesses are pursuing them quietly.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
The economic chilling effect of Trump's immigration crackdown
New research finds that ICE raids and deportation fears disrupted local economies, reduced work among undocumented immigrants, and may have hurt some U.S.-born workers too.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - npr.org
WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify on Capitol Hill as Trump says Iran ceasefire is weak
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its impac...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 12, 2026 - pbs.org
As Democrats target ‘Ballroom Republicans,’ GOP divided on using public funds for project
Republicans can’t seem to agree among themselves whether to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money for a project that was supposed to be privately funded. The post As Democrats target ‘Ballroom Republican...
MS NOW
May 12, 2026 - ms.now
ICE: More than 10,000 potential fraud cases related to student job program
Immigration hard-liners have argued that companies have used the Optional Practical Training to avoid hiring higher-paid American college graduates.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
Trump heads to China to spread the gospel of American tech while emulating Xi Jinping on AI
Tim Cook and Elon Musk, among other tech CEOS, will accompany the US president on a trip to ChinaDonald Trump is heading to China this week. If his guest list is any clue, he wants to discuss technolo...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Broke His Own Record—for Economic Disapproval
A new CNN poll on Tuesday found that 70 percent of Americans disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the economy. Notably, Trump never reached a 50 percent disapproval rate over the econo...
Mother Jones
May 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democrats hope to oust this Republican senator by not running against him
In Nebraska, the party thinks an independent candidate has a better chance of beating the incumbent. The post Democrats hope to oust this Republican senator by not running against him appeared first o...
MS NOW
May 12, 2026 - ms.now
Pahlavi criticizes Trump for sending mixed signals on Iran
Reza Pahlavi urged Trump to “finish the job” in Iran at the POLITICO Security Summit.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding
The estimate from the Defense Department’s top budget official was $4 billion higher than two weeks ago. Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration would request extra money for th...
NYT > Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
How New York City Is Solving Its Budget Crisis
A generous influx of state resources from Gov. Kathy Hochul and a new tax on luxury second homes will help Mayor Zohran Mamdani address a projected $5.4 billion deficit.
NYT > Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Marty Makary departs FDA after clashes over fruit-flavored vapes with Trump
Kyle Diamantas, a top official at the agency, will reportedly replace Makary and serve as acting FDA commissionerSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailMarty Makary resigned from his positio...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats look to flip Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ as state holds primaries for House and Senate races
Candidates jostle to represent the second congressional district, and a Republican’s Senate seat looks ripe to flipUS politics live – latest updatesNebraska Democrats are bullish about Republican loss...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Bahamas goes to polls in three-way battle with immigration a key issue
Rising cost of living such as high gas prices also a concern in election that will have record number of votersVoters in the Bahamas head to the polls on Tuesday in a hotly contested general election ...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Seven-day weeks and ‘debt bondage’: China’s first electric car plant in Europe mired in allegations of worker abuse
The BYD factory being built in Szeged, Hungary, is facing scrutiny after reports of EU labour laws being violated among the Chinese migrant workforce Multilingual signs in most airports in the EU opt ...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping Iran war from overshadowing China summit
The White House has set low expectations that Trump will be able to persuade Xi to change China's posture on Iran.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 12, 2026 - pbs.org
Live Results: Nebraska midterm state and congressional primaries
One of the more notable matchups in Nebraska's state primary on Tuesday features two Democratic contenders for U.S. Senate who accuse each other of being "fake" candidates with no intention of competi...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 12, 2026 - pbs.org
In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakes
President Trump arrives in Beijing this week for talks with a Chinese government that is confident as ever in its ascendance on the world stage.
World & Nation
May 12, 2026 - latimes.com
We Can’t Curb Nuclear Proliferation If We Don’t Acknowledge Israel’s Nukes
No credible nonproliferation policy begins by pretending not to see the bombs your ally already has.
Truthout
May 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s anti-NIL crack makes for awkward ceremony for Indiana football team
The president scoffed at rules that help college athletes earn a living and helped his guests, the Indiana Hoosiers, to a breakout season. The post Trump’s anti-NIL crack makes for awkward ceremony f...
MS NOW
May 12, 2026 - ms.now
Trump and Xi Enter China Summit Distracted by Iran War
The war in Iran has cast a shadow of uncertainty on both superpowers, dimming early hopes that they could begin to address the larger issues that have frayed their relationship.
NYT > Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Hegseth to Accompany Trump on Trip to China
Defense secretaries have previously traveled with presidents on overseas trips, to provide advice and represent the U.S. military.
NYT > Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
CPI Shows Inflation Accelerating to 3.8% Annually in April After Weeks of War in Iran
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% in April from a year earlier as higher energy costs replaced tariffs as the driver of higher prices for Americans.
NYT > Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war
If current precarious ceasefire between US and Iran ends, Emirates are more likely to be targeted by TehranMiddle East crisis: live updatesThe risk of some Gulf states becoming embroiled in a direct w...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mayor of California city resigns over charges of being a foreign agent of China
Eileen Wang, 58, mayor of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty over the felony count brought by the US justice departmentEileen Wang, the mayor of a southern California city, resigned suddenly on Monday af...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Deaths of at least six people believed to be due to heat inside shipping container in Texas
Seventh body found near railroad tracks thought to be connected to what authorities call ‘potential human smuggling event’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailFederal agents are investigat...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s rollback of toxic gas rules limits EPA’s authority to protect public health, analysis says
Ethylene oxide (EtO) is about 60 times more carcinogenic than believed in 2006, research findsA new Trump administration plan to rescind 2024 regulations for toxic ethylene oxide (EtO) pollution more ...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump officials cancel rule that made conservation a ‘use’ of public lands
Move comes as administration seeks to boost drilling, logging, mining and grazing on taxpayer-owned landThe interior department is canceling a rule that put conservation on equal footing with developm...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Kuwait says Iran attacked an island where China is helping to build a port
Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port. And a U.S. ambassador revealed Israel sent its Iron Dome air-defense to the United...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - npr.org
Live Results: West Virginia midterm state and congressional primaries
West Virginia voters will nominate candidates for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 12, 2026 - pbs.org
He Was Fired for Sexually Harassing Students. California Allowed Him to Keep Teaching Anyway.
The post He Was Fired for Sexually Harassing Students. California Allowed Him to Keep Teaching Anyway. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 12, 2026 - propublica.org
Democracy Now! 2026-05-12 Tuesday
Headlines for May 12, 2026; A Return to Jim Crow? Ex-DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke Denounces Gutting of Voting Rights Act; I Was Kidnapped by Israel in Int’l Waters, Jailed for 10 Days: Gaza F...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 12, 2026 - democracynow.org
The Art of the Ceasefire
How President Trump’s approach to the war in Iran is turning endless conflict, interrupted by fleeting pauses, into the status quo.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 12, 2026 - newyorker.com
Nancy Pelosi’s succession waiting game
The former speaker has yet to make an endorsement in San Francisco's congressional race, though her affinity for one contender is clear.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
Mysterious Meddling in Democratic Primaries Has G.O.P. Fingerprints
A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is intervening in Democratic primaries, in one instance helping a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.
NYT > Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host’s Racist Remark About Jeffries
Representative Jen Kiggans, a Republican in a tough re-election fight, faced criticism after she agreed with comments by a local radio host that included a racist line about Hakeem Jeffries, the Democ...
NYT > Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
The supreme court’s takedown of American democracy is complete | Austin Sarat
Since the Citizens United decision of 2010, the justices have dismantled Americans’ voices. The only solution is at the ballot boxWriting in 1943, the historian Henry Steele Commager delivered both a ...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Epstein survivors give tearful testimony in House field hearing in Palm Beach
Oversight panel Democrats hold event at ‘the scene of the crime’ in Florida and ask Trump to not pardon MaxwellDemocrats tore into government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal on Tuesday...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
US Democrats urge Jen Kiggans to resign for agreeing with racist ‘cotton-picking’ remark
The Republican congresswoman says she did not condone radio host’s languageUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailJen Kiggans, a Republican congresswoman, ha...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump nominates Kari Lake to be US ambassador to Jamaica
The former TV anchor’s tenure leading US global media agency ends after court ruled appointment unlawfulUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump h...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s sudden cut in substance testing is ‘going to kill people’, experts warn
Samhsa said funding cannot be used to purchase or distribute fentanyl test strips or other drug test kitsThe Trump administration’s decision to restrict use of federal funds for fentanyl test strips, ...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
In the 1979 hostage crisis, why did Iran free 10 Black Americans before the others?
Sgt James Hughes was one of the hostages released early. With US-Iran relations once again in the spotlight, he talks about being ‘handcuffed, under armed guard’Since the United States launched a join...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
World Cup 2026: is it possible to walk to MetLife Stadium from New York City? – video
Now that the usually $13 train ticket has been hiked up to $105 for the World Cup, a lot of fans have been wondering whether it's possible to walk to MetLife Stadium from New York City. To find out, ...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Stephen Colbert on Trump’s 22ft gold statue at his golf club: ‘recreational idolatry’
The host reacted to the president’s ‘very simple’ Iran peace plan, his AI Mother’s Day images and the US transportation secretary’s new reality showOn Monday night, Stephen Colbert gathered his “best ...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pity the poor billionaires – demands for higher taxes must feel hurtful | Arwa Mahdawi
No wonder they are upset by the slogan ‘tax the rich’. Despite their wealth increasing 81% since 2020, they need our emotional support now more than everWon’t anyone think of the poor, poor, billionai...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced
It is the most extracted solid material on Earth – but this extraction can threaten ecosystems and livelihoodsMalé is one of the world’s most overcrowded cities, but it faces double pressure. As well ...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi
As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedomMore than 110 Nobel laureates have called for the immediate and unconditional ...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Paying in sweat! How Debbie Allen went from stardom in Fame to conquer Hollywood
She played the world’s coolest dance teacher and has had big success as an actor, director and choreographer, winning a Golden Globe, Emmys and an Olivier. Now, she is back on Broadway. She discusses ...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Irish TV to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision final in protest against Israel’s inclusion
National broadcaster RTÉ accused of antisemitism for decision to screen satirical 1996 Eurovision episode in boycott of contest It is considered one of the funniest episodes of a beloved sitcom, but t...
The Guardian
May 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
'Crisis in Great Britain!' How global media is reporting Starmer's fight for survival
Sir Keir Starmer's fight for survival after a dismal set of elections last week is receiving coverage across the globe.
BBC News
May 12, 2026 - bbc.com
Kuwait says Iran attacked an island where China is helping to build a port
Iran didn't immediately acknowledge the allegation by Kuwait, which came under attack by Iran in the war and during the shaky ceasefire still holding. But that allegation and ongoing attacks throughou...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 12, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump's 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than initially said
President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the "Golden Dome for America" missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 12, 2026 - pbs.org
Iran war hits home as gasoline prices fuel significant U.S. inflation jump
The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025 and up from a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 12, 2026 - pbs.org
Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI's Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts
The letter comes amid a high-stakes legal battle between onetime partners Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company behind ChatGPT.
World & Nation
May 12, 2026 - latimes.com
Big Brother Is ReTruthing You
Donald Trump is a victim of propaganda as much as he is a manipulator of it.
The Atlantic
May 12, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump’s 1-Hour Posting Frenzy Fuels Questions About His Mental Fitness
Trump’s posts included unfounded conspiracy theories, including the false claim that Obama attempted a coup against him.
Truthout
May 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s Justice Department Subpoenas News Outlets Over Iran War Coverage
Trump has said media outlets who circulate what he baselessly calls “false information” should be charged with treason.
Truthout
May 12, 2026 - truthout.org
State Dept. Revoking Passports Over Unpaid Child Support in Revival of 1996 Law
The State Department’s move comes as the Trump administration has enacted drastic welfare cuts.
Truthout
May 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Why the American Southeast is becoming a new hotspot for wildfires
Smoke lingers in the air from the Brantley Highway 82 Fire on April 24, 2026, in Atkinson, Georgia. The wildfire was one of many burning in the southeastern United States. | Sean Rayford/Getty Images ...
Vox
May 12, 2026 - vox.com
Don’t freak out about hantavirus
Members of Spain’s External Health Service in Tenerife, Canary Islands, on May 10, 2026, after passengers disembarked from the MV Hondius cruise ship. | Andres Gutierrez/Anadolu via Getty Images Eig...
Vox
May 12, 2026 - vox.com
Most deportees under Trump are men, leaving women to care for families alone
A rising share of those removed are men who had lived in the U.S. for several years. Women are bearing the brunt of having to sustain families in their absence.
National
May 12, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Starmer is in crisis. Here’s how he can be dislodged.
From the Cabinet moving against him to a leadership rival going public, brutal elections have put Keir Starmer firmly in the danger zone.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.eu
The hunt is on for leaks in Seton Hall University abuse scandal
In New Jersey and California, the Catholic university is seeking depositions and upwards of $110,000 for legal costs.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 12, 2026 - politico.com
Israeli Real Estate Expo Advertising West Bank Settlements Returns to NYC
The controversial event and the NYPD’s response to resulting protests present a test for Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The post Israeli Real Estate Expo Advertising West Bank Settlements Returns to NYC appear...
The Intercept
May 11, 2026 - theintercept.com
Can Trump lower gas prices?
Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews on May 3, 2026. | Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed abo...
Vox
May 11, 2026 - vox.com
A Trump U.S. Attorney’s Professional Misconduct Must Be Kept “Private and Confidential”
A legal disciplinary panel won’t disclose any details about its inquiry into John Sarcone, a Trump loyalist in New York. The post A Trump U.S. Attorney’s Professional Misconduct Must Be Kept “Private ...
The Intercept
May 11, 2026 - theintercept.com
Decades of Congressional Inaction Contributed to Illegal US-Israeli War on Iran
Congress can limit further escalation with Iran via the War Powers Resolution, appropriations, and impeachment.
Truthout
May 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump rejects latest Iran peace proposal, says ceasefire on 'life support'
The United States and Iran are at an impasse once again in the talks to end more than two months of war. President Trump said the ceasefire is on "life support" after Tehran's latest offer didn't incl...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 11, 2026 - pbs.org
Congress back in session facing key funding and security deadlines
The House and Senate returned to session this week with deadlines looming on everything from DHS funding and a farm bill to an almost-expired national security and foreign intelligence law. Lisa Desja...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 11, 2026 - pbs.org
Robert Kagan on why he believes U.S. faces likely defeat in Iran
For perspective on the state of the conflict with Iran and the latest peace proposals, Amna Nawaz spoke with Robert Kagan, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer for The ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 11, 2026 - pbs.org
News Wrap: Supreme Court temporarily extends access to mifepristone
In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone as justices consider an emergency request to halt a lower-court ruling that would restrict access to the dr...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 11, 2026 - pbs.org
Arcadia mayor, accused of being Chinese foreign agent, strikes deal with feds and resigns
Federal authorities alleged that Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was cultivated to help promote pro-China policies, according to a plea agreement unsealed Monday.
World & Nation
May 11, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump Isn’t Setting Vance or Rubio Up for the Future
The moves the president is making right now will put all possible successors in the same predicament.
The Atlantic
May 11, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Federal Appeals Court Issues Temporary Stay of TX Death Row Prisoner’s Execution
The ruling cited concerns over Edward Busby's eligibility for capital punishment because of intellectual disability.
Truthout
May 11, 2026 - truthout.org
US Surveillance Flights Over Cuba Have Increased Since Early February
Similar actions were carried out in Venezuela and Iran prior to US military actions in those countries.
Truthout
May 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Suggests He’ll “PACK THE COURT” in Rant Against Justices He Appointed
Trump decried the court's recent ruling on his tariffs, and a pending ruling on birthright citizenship.
Truthout
May 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Far Right Pastor Says Trump “Has a Better Understanding” of Bible Than Pope Leo
Trump celebrated a golden statue of himself this weekend, prompting comparisons to the biblical "golden calf.”
Truthout
May 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Netanyahu Says War on Iran “Not Over” as Long as Iran Has Uranium
Netanyahu claimed in a CBS interview on Sunday that Israel will not end the war as long as Iran still has uranium.
Truthout
May 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Far Right Reform Party Saw Big Wins in UK Local Elections at Labor Party’s Cost
The Green Party also won control of several local councils, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign.