Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-15
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
JD Vance wants you to believe fraud is only a blue state problem
The anti-fraud campaign started when the Trump administration decided to go after Minnesota, focusing specifically on Somali immigrants, a frequent target of nakedly racist attacks from Trump himself....
MS NOW
May 14, 2026 - ms.now
Counterterrorism Czar’s Blueprint Targets Leftists, Ignores Far-Right Violence and Heaps Praise on Trump
The post Counterterrorism Czar’s Blueprint Targets Leftists, Ignores Far-Right Violence and Heaps Praise on Trump appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 14, 2026 - propublica.org
Why the anti-abortion movement is disappointed in Trump
The annual March for Life rally in Washington, DC, on January 23, 2026. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images If you talk to folks in the anti-abortion movement, they’re pretty disappointed about the state o...
Vox
May 14, 2026 - vox.com
Trump keeps failing Economics 101
The president’s moves run afoul of the basics of the profession he studied at the prestigious Wharton School. The post Trump keeps failing Economics 101 appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 14, 2026 - ms.now
In Trump 2.0’s trade wars, China has largely been the winner and the U.S. the loser
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Trump’s trip to China, the worrying state of U.S. reading scores, and more. The post In Trump 2.0’s trade wars, China has largely been the winner...
MS NOW
May 14, 2026 - ms.now
The real reason Americans hate the economy so much
Americans’ doom and despair about the economy is mounting. In fact, by one measure, the public is more depressed than they’ve ever been in the postwar era. The University of Michigan has been surveyi...
Vox
May 14, 2026 - vox.com
Trump’s DOJ files suit against the DC Bar, tries to protect key lawyer in 2020 plot
That Todd Blanche is even pursuing such a case is a reminder that this guy really wants to be attorney general. The post Trump’s DOJ files suit against the DC Bar, tries to protect key lawyer in 2020...
MS NOW
May 14, 2026 - ms.now
‘Bring them home’: Families of jailed Americans urge Trump to seek their release during Xi meeting
Nelson Wells Jr. and Dawn Hunt have been detained in China since 2014 after being convicted on drug charges. Their families say they were victims of trafficking scams. The post ‘Bring them home’: Fami...
MS NOW
May 14, 2026 - ms.now
Poll: Democrats would give up Black voting power to beat the GOP
In a new POLITICO Poll, a plurality of Democrats say the party should counter Republican gerrymandering, even if it means reducing the number of majority-minority districts.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - politico.com
How the largest LGBTQ+ rights group is approaching the midterms — and anti-trans attacks
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson on its $15 million plan to help Democrats win the House, and push back on anti-trans political attacks.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - politico.com
Anatomy of a speech: how does a Republican leader say no to Trump?
South Carolina’s state senate majority leader offered a nuanced case for rejecting Trump’s redistricting demands How does a Republican leader say no to Donald Trump? How do they criticize the US presi...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s Deceitful Medicaid Fraud Campaign Comes to California
The Trump administration is withholding $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursement payments to California after officials alleged that the state failed to prosecute fraud in its own Medicaid program. “Th...
Mother Jones
May 14, 2026 - motherjones.com
How the “Missing Scientists” Conspiracy Theory Went Mainstream After Others Failed
For the past several weeks, every sector of the media, from the fringe to the mainstream, has played host to allegations that a group of U.S. scientists are suspiciously missing or have died under mys...
Mother Jones
May 14, 2026 - motherjones.com
One of the safest Florida seats for Democrats faces a candidate fiasco
Redistricting, a looming federal criminal trial and a primary with racial undertones are just a few of the dynamics shaping the race to represent the Broward County district.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - politico.com
Bessent discusses investment board, expanding US-China trade with Trump in Beijing
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday and discussed topics ranging from market access for U.S. businesses in China to the Strait of Hormuz.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - politico.com
DOJ Escalates War on Trans Youth Healthcare With Criminal Subpoenas
We already know how high the stakes are for patients and their families — and rolling over now could hurt all of medicine. The post DOJ Escalates War on Trans Youth Healthcare With Criminal Subpoenas ...
The Intercept
May 14, 2026 - theintercept.com
Republicans are now less likely to say inflation is a big problem than they were in 2025
Read more in today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe. The post Republicans are now less likely to say inflation is a big problem than they were in 2025 appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 14, 2026 - ms.now
‘Crush their souls’: Democrats ditch the niceties after GOP gains upper hand on redistricting
High-minded appeals to good government are out. Ruthless partisan tactics are in.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - politico.com
Taiwan emerges as flash point in Trump-Xi talks
A Chinese summary of the meeting stressed the self-ruling island was the "most important issue" in bilateral relations between Washington and Beijing.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - politico.com
This California Congressional Hopeful Opposes a Billionaire Tax. So Do His Tech CEO Backers.
The largest individual donor to a PAC backing Scott Wiener has spent millions fighting billionaire tax measures. The post This California Congressional Hopeful Opposes a Billionaire Tax. So Do His Tec...
The Intercept
May 14, 2026 - theintercept.com
Max Miller sues ex-wife and her legal team for domestic abuse allegations
The Ohio Republican is alleging defamation and seeking no less than $25,000 in damages.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - politico.com
The forever campaign: Mamdani brings DSA-style organizing to City Hall
The city’s mass engagement team aims to modernize how New Yorkers see government. Is it also leaving something behind?
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - politico.com
Stephen Colbert on Trump tanking the US economy: ‘Experts call it the poop chute’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s trip to China with Elon Musk, Maga lies over the Iran war and manosphere trendsOn Wednesday, late-night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s visit to China, Marty Makary’s...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Richard Glossip Set For Release From Jail After Three Decades Behind Bars
After nine execution dates, three last meals, and a Supreme Court ruling in his favor, Richard Glossip should soon walk free. The post Richard Glossip Set For Release From Jail After Three Decades Beh...
The Intercept
May 14, 2026 - theintercept.com
A year of Trump is backfiring on the religious right
Head of the White House Faith Office Paula White sings as she stands next to President Donald Trump and other religious leaders during a National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden at the White Ho...
Vox
May 14, 2026 - vox.com
Following the latest resignations, HHS suddenly lacks officials in key offices
The list of problems at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s department could fill a lengthy book, but his personnel problems are among the most endemic. The post Following the latest resignations, HHS suddenly la...
MS NOW
May 14, 2026 - ms.now
NYPD making little progress on reducing overtime despite Mamdani pledge
At just shy of $1 billion, the department’s overtime spending is on track to stay effectively flat this fiscal year.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - politico.com
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.14.26: Denise Powell prevails in Nebraska primary
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.14.26: Denise Powell prevails in Nebraska primary appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 14, 2026 - ms.now
A Fact Check of Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Gas Prices in Iran War
He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy’s need for the Strait of Hormuz.
NYT > Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
War, inflation and Trump’s tariffs have shaken the US. Why does the stock market keep going up?
Wall Street has proved incredibly resilient to instability, and while consumer confidence has dipped, shares have soaredIt was a dark Friday for Wall Street on 27 March. Oil prices were climbing and t...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
US southern states rush to redraw electoral maps to dilute Black voting power
Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee and more are pushing to eliminate Democratic districts after supreme court rulingUS southern states are rushing to redraw congressional maps to eliminate Democratic distr...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
When will the Iran war end? The US can’t even decide when it began | Lawrence Douglas
A state department document seeks to justify the war as part of a years-long conflictIs the war in Iran over? Within hours of secretary of state Marco Rubio’s assurance that “the operation is over” la...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling
If resolution is passed, governments will recognise their legal responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissionsThe UN’s willingness to tackle the climate crisis in a fair and legal way will be tested n...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Canadian officer accused of spying for China acquitted of charges
William Majcher was accused of helping Chinese police coerce a Vancouver-area real estate investor, accused of fraud, to return to ChinaA retired police officer Canada accused of being an agent for Ch...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Chevron Seeks Huge Tax Break to Build a Power Plant for a Texas Data Center
This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A major oil company is seeking a state tax break in Texas worth hundreds of millions of d...
Mother Jones
May 14, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Counterterrorism Strategy Expands Administration’s War on Progressives
The administration is increasingly attempting to scare activists into silence, but progressives are preparing instead.
Truthout
May 14, 2026 - truthout.org
Mike Johnson’s weakness is on display as members go around him on Ukraine aid
Most modern House speakers have gone their whole tenure without a successful discharge petition. Johnson, however, has seen eight. The post Mike Johnson’s weakness is on display as members go around h...
MS NOW
May 14, 2026 - ms.now
Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes
After months of avoiding confrontation, the Trump administration has taken recent steps to call out China on Iran, artificial intelligence and spying.
NYT > Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
What People in China Say of Trump
Residents in four Chinese cities described a mixture of amusement and anger, blaming U.S. tensions for a slowing economy and rising fuel prices.
NYT > Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan
Trump says China’s president also pledged ‘strongly’ not to send weapons to Iran, after two-hour meeting between the leadersTrump in Beijing – latest updatesFive key issues for Xi-Trump summitChina’s ...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
US border patrol chief resigns abruptly amid string of exits by Trump immigration officials
Mike Banks, who led Trump’s border crackdown, resigned weeks after reports of prostitution allegationsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailMike Banks, the border patrol chief who oversaw t...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Watchdog groups urge Senate to investigate Samuel Alito over oil stock conflicts
Groups say supreme court justice, who owns oil stocks, may be violating ethics codes by participating in certain casesThe supreme court justice Samuel Alito, who owns stock in oil companies, may be vi...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
US reportedly dropped fraud charges against Indian billionaire after he hired Trump’s lawyer
Gautam Adani, richest man in Asia, was accused of conspiring to pay $250m in bribes to Indian government officialsThe US Department of Justice is dropping its fraud charges against the Indian billiona...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
US judge blocks DoJ’s demand for Rhode Island hospital’s records of trans patients
Subpoenas demanded birthdates, social security numbers and addresses of patients who got gender-affirming careSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal judge has blocked the Trump adm...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump didn’t drain the swamp. He turned it into a cesspool | Steven Greenhouse
The president’s second term has been full of donors seeking access, favors for billionaires and apparent conflicts of interestEvery time Donald Trump has run for president, he has vowed to drain the s...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Xi tells Trump U.S. and China could clash over Taiwan
The exchange at a highly anticipated summit in Beijing underscored just how far apart Trump and Xi still are on thorny issues, including the war in Iran, trade disputes and Washington's relations with...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 14, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH LIVE: Vance speaks about efforts to combat fraud in Bangor, Maine
Vice President JD Vance is slated to make an appearance in Maine on Thursday to highlight the Trump administration's efforts to combat fraud ahead of the state's primary elections for several high-pro...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Turns Out, Nobody Wants a Data Center in Their Backyard
A new Gallup poll has found that most Americans would really prefer not to live next door to a data center. For the first time, the polling organization asked people what they think of data centers, t...
Mother Jones
May 14, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democracy Now! 2026-05-14 Thursday
Headlines for May 14, 2026; Xi Warns Trump of Potential “Conflict” over Taiwan in Beijing Summit on Iran, Trade, Tech & More; “Here Where We Live Is Our Country”: Molly Crabapple on Resurfacing the Je...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 14, 2026 - democracynow.org
Judge Blocks US Sanctions Against UN Palestine Expert Francesca Albanese
Francesca Albanese “has done nothing more than speak!” the judge wrote in his ruling.
Truthout
May 14, 2026 - truthout.org
ICE Shot a Man in December. Now, Agents Can’t Get Their Stories Straight.
DHS agents have misled the public about similar incidents. This time, the target faces federal felony charges.
Truthout
May 14, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute. The Difference Spoke Volumes.
In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.
NYT > Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary
A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.
NYT > Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
Strategist Tied to Becerra and Newsom Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case
Dana Williamson, a former political strategist for Xavier Becerra and a former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom, appeared in federal court on Thursday.
NYT > Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
Spit, vomit and a banned baby: Cannes controversies – ranked!
For every standing ovation there’s a riotous backlash – the film festival’s history is littered with boos, protests, furious rows and career-defining disastersPart of the appeal of Cannes is its sense...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
UN pleads for Equatorial Guinea not to send US asylum seekers to their home countries: ‘Their life would be in danger’
Human rights experts make rare public appeal as US deportees describe being held in ‘prison-like’ conditionsHuman rights experts at the United Nations issued a rare public appeal to Equatorial Guinea,...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
The rent is too damn high: how renters’ rights could be key issue in US midterms
‘Renter’ has become an identity for candidates to run on and housing affordability will be on local ballotsWith housing costs for working-class families steadily climbing across the US while billionai...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Naked jetskiers, human bells and a celebrity seagull! Venice Biennale’s wildest moments – in pictures
The Guardian’s David Levene braved two-headed worms, Pussy Riot protests and a tank of urine to bring you this photographic extravaganza from the celebrated arts festival Continue reading...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
The backlash to revelations of sexual torture of Palestinian prisoners aims to raise the cost of speaking out | Yuli Novak
Israel’s response to recent New York Times reporting detailing the horrific sexual violence inflicted on detainees seeks to silence those who assert the basic fact of Palestinian humanityxWhat’s most ...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Republicans’ plan for zero state income tax could be ‘devastating’, experts warn
As Missouri asks voters whether to eliminate tax, experts say claims it will grow businesses and create jobs aren’t trueHannah Rejali, 34, lived through the failed so-called “Kansas Experiment” in the...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
China's leader warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to a clash
At the summit, the Chinese leader placed Taiwan, a key point of friction between the U.S. and China, at the center, calling it "the most important issue" between the two countries.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - npr.org
Trump to join prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism
Organizers expect thousands of people to attend Rededicate 250, which will include worship music, prayers and speeches from Cabinet heads and other Republican officials, along with religious leaders a...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 14, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH LIVE: Navy Acting Secretary Hung Cao testifies on budget as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
Cao, a 25-year Navy combat veteran who ran unsuccessful campaigns for the U.S. Senate and House in Virginia, stepped in to lead the department after the departure of former Navy Secretary John Phelan,...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 14, 2026 - pbs.org
China's Xi, warning of a clash, tells Trump: 'We must make it work'
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day summit with a welcome ceremony at Beijing's Great Hall of the People that featured an extraordinary display of power.
World & Nation
May 14, 2026 - latimes.com
Officials Decry Retribution as Vance Defers $1.3B in Medicaid Payments to CA
Vance’s task force meant to root out alleged fraud has so far only focused on states that did not vote for Trump.
Truthout
May 14, 2026 - truthout.org
Critics Warn of “Grift” in Potential DOJ Settlement of Trump’s $10B IRS Lawsuit
“It's the latest Trump-corrupt scheme to take money out of your pockets and put it into his,” said Sen. Adam Schiff.
Truthout
May 14, 2026 - truthout.org
What Trump’s “Whenever Wars” Reveal About US Empire
“We really have to see the rise of Trump itself as an indictment of the whole system,” says Khury Petersen-Smith.
Truthout
May 14, 2026 - truthout.org
Will Donald Trump Be Allowed to Destroy His Records?
A law passed after Watergate makes Presidential records government property. The Trump Administration has declared it unconstitutional.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 14, 2026 - newyorker.com
Trump’s Push to Keep Coal Plants Open Is Costing Hundreds of Millions
Costs have been mounting in the year since the Trump administration began directing aging coal plants to stay open.
NYT > Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
Salmon farm faces new cruelty claims as Trump seeks to supersize fish farming
New undercover video appears to show cruel treatment of salmon at Cooke hatchery amid push for ‘chickenification’ of fishThe Trump administration is keen to do to fish what has been done to chickens –...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
US House leaders announce bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress
Announcement of taskforce comes after resignations of two congressmen amid sexual misconduct allegationsUS politics live – latest updatesThe House speaker, Mike Johnson, and the minority leader, Hakee...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Miami residents sue over land for Trump presidential library
US plaintiffs say waterfront site was improperly transferred for Trump’s personal gainA group of Miami residents has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump and the state of Florida over a land giveaway ...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on life after Orbán: Péter Magyar’s fast start bodes well for Hungary and for Europe | Editorial
The new government in Budapest has already made an impact in Brussels. At home, the new prime minister is so far doing and saying the right thingsThe transformative impact of Péter Magyar’s historic e...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Oklahoma’s Richard Glossip freed on bond after 30 years on death row
A judge set a $500,000 bond in the 1997 murder case headed for retrial after a supreme court decisionSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAn Oklahoma judge on Thursday allowed Richard Glos...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Top Gun review – now impossible to view Tom Cruise’s testosterone-swamped film without affection
This gave a young Cruise entry into the A-list, as the brilliant, courageous rule-breaking pilot, frenemy of Val Kilmer and in love with Kelly McGillis‘This gives me a hard-on”; “Don’t tease me”; “I w...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
The secret mission to rescue the UN’s vital Palestinian refugee archive
Millions of documents chronicling generations of trauma saved from Gaza and East Jerusalem in 10-month Unrwa operationEast Jerusalem to Amman should have been an easy trip: a short drive down to the D...
The Guardian
May 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Cordial Trump-Xi meeting is a 'good sign,' says longtime U.S. diplomat
Longtime U.S. diplomat Richard Haass interprets President Trump's meeting with China leader, Xi Jinping. He said though the two have different priorities the cordial summit could be a 'good sign.'
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - npr.org
Ex-DOJ official goes public with blistering criticism of his former bosses
Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and worked on its "Weaponization Working Group." He has now become a vocal critic of the department.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 14, 2026 - npr.org
UK economy sees surprising growth - these six charts explain what is going on
The BBC's Faisal Islam explains why the economy is showing more resilience than many expected, despite the war in Iran.
BBC News
May 14, 2026 - bbc.com
Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.
BBC News
May 14, 2026 - bbc.com
Troops, cheering children and Temple of Heaven tour - day one of Trump's China visit
China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.
BBC News
May 14, 2026 - bbc.com
Flotilla heads for Gaza after Israel intercepted last convoy
More than 50 vessels departed from Marmaris on Thursday in what organizers call the final leg of their journey to Gaza. On April 30, Israeli forces intercepted a previous flotilla near Crete, initiall...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Retail sales growth slowed in April as Iran war fuels higher gas prices
Retail sales rose 0.5% in April, a slowdown from the revised growth level of 1.6% in March, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday. March marked the largest one-month increase in reta...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Chaka Khan among 25 artists added to National Recording Registry
They were among the 25 recordings entering the archive in the class of 2026, acting Librarian of Congress Robert Newlen announced Thursday. The selections were chosen for their "cultural, historical o...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Pope Leo condemns use of AI warfare and the 'spiral of annihilation' it brings
Leo's speech at Rome's La Sapienza University marked the first time a pope has visited the campus since Pope Benedict XVI called off a planned speech there in 2008 in the face of protests from faculty...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Donald Trump’s Inflationary Agenda
He was elected to tackle one problem. Instead, he’s made it worse.
The Atlantic
May 14, 2026 - theatlantic.com
America Has Always Had a Gerrymandering Problem. This Is New.
Election maps post-Callais
The Atlantic
May 14, 2026 - theatlantic.com
On this date: Violent mobs in Alabama attack the Freedom Riders
Read more in today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe. The post On this date: Violent mobs in Alabama attack the Freedom Riders appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 14, 2026 - ms.now
The End of Refugee Resettlement
What happened when the Trump Administration turned its back on the world’s most vulnerable.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 14, 2026 - newyorker.com
The Looming Disaster of the Border Wall in Big Bend, Texas
The wall is opposed by environmental groups, local sheriffs, and a pro-gun YouTuber running for Congress. It’s happening anyway.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 14, 2026 - newyorker.com
Immigrants Detained in Chicago Military-Style Raid Seek Millions in Damages
The post Immigrants Detained in Chicago Military-Style Raid Seek Millions in Damages appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 13, 2026 - propublica.org
Mergers, Choking Hazards, Energy Prices—Does the Roberts Court Really Want Trump in Charge of All That?
In his second term, President Donald Trump demands a loyal bureaucracy that will defend his political well-being. No one better represents this reimagining of the work of government experts than Brend...
Mother Jones
May 13, 2026 - motherjones.com
Maryland gerrymandering push reignites after major losses nationwide
An earlier push to redraw the state was snuffed out in the state Senate, but prominent Marylanders argued that the recent Supreme Court decision targeting the Voting Rights Act has changed the calculu...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 13, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Arrives in China With Entourage of Tech CEOs
Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week to discuss trade and China’s support for Iran.
Truthout
May 13, 2026 - truthout.org
Tennessee GOP House Speaker Suspends Dems From Committees for Voting Map Protest
All 24 Democrats in the state House voted against new congressional maps that benefit the GOP candidate in the midterms.
Truthout
May 13, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Appoints Former Private Prison Executive as New Director of ICE
David Venturella was the senior vice president of client relations at GEO Group until 2023.
Truthout
May 13, 2026 - truthout.org
US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell
Warsh will serve four-year term as chair, taking over amid rising inflation and pressure from Trump to lower ratesThe US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve, one of the most p...
The Guardian
May 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Should Trump Get $10 Billion in Apology Money? Mike Johnson Hasn’t Thought About It.
Apparently House Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t believe that Congress needs any oversight of President Trump’s actions. During a Tuesday press conference honoring law enforcement officers as part of Pol...
Mother Jones
May 13, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks on trade, Taiwan and Iran war
President Trump is in Beijing for a state visit to America's chief global competitor, and increasingly, its chief geopolitical rival. Trump has long targeted China as an economic foe of the U.S. while...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 13, 2026 - pbs.org
Interior Secretary Claims Ignorance of Trump’s July 4 “Vanity Projects”
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has taken a lead role in promoting President Donald Trump’s particular plans to mark America’s 250th anniversary. That includes helping fund Freedom250, an opaque, publi...