Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-16
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
How Trump’s New Counterterrorism Strategy Puts You at Risk
The Intercept annotated the White House document to show how the U.S. government is bringing its war on terror home. The post How Trump’s New Counterterrorism Strategy Puts You at Risk appeared first ...
The Intercept
May 15, 2026 - theintercept.com
“We Will Find You and We Will Kill You”
The Trump administration’s new counterterrorism strategy turns its political enemies into enemies of the state. The post “We Will Find You and We Will Kill You” appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
May 15, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Oklahoma Communities Gutted by ICE
Cars and trucks pass by. Some slow down and hastily take a quick photo or video of local law enforcement and ICE agents making the arrest. The scene disappears in their rearview mirror as they drive o...
Mother Jones
May 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
The rise of the progressive billionaire candidate
California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer speaks during a news conference on May 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Left activists who love Sen. Bernie Sanders ha...
Vox
May 15, 2026 - vox.com
Trump wanted China’s help with Iran. China was happy to let him squirm.
The White House’s rosy assumptions about Beijing’s interests do not correspond with reality. The post Trump wanted China’s help with Iran. China was happy to let him squirm. appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 15, 2026 - ms.now
SCOTUS Preserved Abortion by Mail. Opponents Already Know Their Next Moves.
The mifepristone ruling reveals how conflicts over abortion are still evolving after the fall of Roe v. Wade.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
Immigrants Are Dying in ICE Detention. A Key Watchdog Office Is Now Gone.
On March 21, 2025, Allison Posner received a “Reduction in Force” notice informing her that her position as chief of external relations at the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Immigrati...
Mother Jones
May 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
At 17, He Was Tear-Gassed at Selma. At 78, He’s Watching Kids Tear-Gassed During Trump’s Deportation Campaign.
The post At 17, He Was Tear-Gassed at Selma. At 78, He’s Watching Kids Tear-Gassed During Trump’s Deportation Campaign. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 15, 2026 - propublica.org
Keisha Lance Bottoms’ lead is making some Georgia Democrats uneasy
The former Atlanta mayor has dominated primary polls for months, but Democrats are concerned her political baggage will tank their chances this fall.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
Why Have Immigration Agents Detained This American Citizen Three Times?
The post Why Have Immigration Agents Detained This American Citizen Three Times? appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 15, 2026 - propublica.org
Nervous Republicans weigh their options amid White House’s ballroom lobbying blitz
A key factor, however, could be a forthcoming Senate parliamentarian ruling.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
From JFK to Trump, a Veteran Republican Reflects on the Party He Once Knew
Ahead of his new memoir, the former senator looks back on nearly 60 years of public service, the presidents he’s served and Trump’s GOP.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
The Supreme Court Just Hit Pause on an Abortion Pill Showdown
The Supreme Court has rejected a federal appeals court’s attempt to end telemedicine and mail-order abortions, hitting pause on a fast-moving case that threatened to decimate access to abortion pills ...
Mother Jones
May 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘Just ain’t fair’: America’s farmers are going bankrupt — and blaming Trump
Farm bankruptcies surged 46% last year. Now, some of the GOP’s most reliable voters say they may sit out November. The post ‘Just ain’t fair’: America’s farmers are going bankrupt — and blaming Trump ...
MS NOW
May 15, 2026 - ms.now
Despite the hype, Trump leaves China empty-handed and no better off than he was before
The president’s first trip to China was largely a flop. Nearly a decade later, his second excursion was worse. The post Despite the hype, Trump leaves China empty-handed and no better off than he was ...
MS NOW
May 15, 2026 - ms.now
GOP senator is tired of hearing about the Jan. 6 attack, but the past is not even past
Sen. Eric Schmitt complained that Democrats keep bringing up the insurrectionist attack on the Capitol. His whining brought a William Faulkner line to mind. The post GOP senator is tired of hearing ab...
MS NOW
May 15, 2026 - ms.now
Xavier Becerra’s frontrunner glow meets a harsh spotlight
The former HHS secretary’s ascent has exposed weaknesses that critics say could follow him into the California governor’s office.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
Ask Jordan: Is presidential immunity ‘dead in the water’?
“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues. The post Ask Jordan: Is presidential immunity ‘dead i...
MS NOW
May 15, 2026 - ms.now
Silicon Valley Wants to Put a Chip in Your Brain
A battle is looming not just over privacy, but the future of the human species.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
A closely guarded plan to cool Earth is revealed
A geoengineering company would use tiny specks of silica to block sun rays — and make billions of dollars.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
Watchdogs Urge Senate to Investigate Samuel Alito’s Oil Stock Conflicts
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito, who owns stock in oil companies, may be vi...
Mother Jones
May 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
The number of competitive House districts is getting smaller and smaller
As states have redrawn their maps, the number of districts likely to flip has further dwindled.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
Acting FDA leader tries to explain past Planned Parenthood work to abortion opponents
Kyle Diamantas, who was elevated to FDA acting commissioner earlier this week, is telling anti-abortion groups he asked to be taken off a case defending Planned Parenthood due to moral objections.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition
In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 15, 2026 - ms.now
Politics Is Breaking Us — Just Ask These Therapists
The political therapy boom has arrived.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
Could voters in US’s bluest district deliver a ‘Mamdani moment’ in Philadelphia?
Pennsylvania’s third district, a Democratic bastion, will see a face-off between party’s traditional wing and insurgentsDemocrats have been consumed for the better part of two years by the same questi...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
SCOTUS Ruling on Voting Rights Act Puts a Third of Black Caucus Seats at Risk
Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina is among the lawmakers at risk of losing their seats because of mid-census redraws.
Truthout
May 15, 2026 - truthout.org
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury says it is deadlocked
The mistrial leaves the New York rape charge against the former Hollywood mogul in limbo after three trials. He remains behind bars for other sex crimes. The post Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey W...
MS NOW
May 15, 2026 - ms.now
On Iran’s enriched uranium, Trump abandons the position he claimed to take seriously
“I don’t think it’s necessary except from a public-relations standpoint,” the president said about Iran’s stockpiles. The post On Iran’s enriched uranium, Trump abandons the position he claimed to tak...
MS NOW
May 15, 2026 - ms.now
Billionaire Chris Larsen says he will boost Newsom ‘any way we can’ in 2028
His support reflects an early rallying around the home-state governor by Democratic donors in Silicon Valley.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
Jeffries praises Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen as he ends re-election bid after gerrymander – US politics live
Top House Democrat says ‘Congress and the nation’ are better for Cohen’s tenure as he says ‘these districts were drawn to beat me’ after redrawn congressional mapTennessee Democrat ends re-election bi...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE violently arrested a US citizen and filmed it ‘like a documentary’, videos reveal
Exclusive: DHS made social media posts out of a protester’s arrest at gunpoint. Christian Cerna speaks out about the lengthy prosecution that derailed his lifeChristian Cerna, 28, was driving with his...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
In a Private Meeting, Colorado Marijuana Regulators Acknowledge the Extent of Illegal Hemp Sales
The post In a Private Meeting, Colorado Marijuana Regulators Acknowledge the Extent of Illegal Hemp Sales appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 15, 2026 - propublica.org
Farmers Are Collateral Damage in Trump’s Iran War
It’s planting season, and 70 percent of American farmers can’t afford enough fertilizer to plant all their crops. About a third of the planet’s nitrogen fertilizer, the most widely used in global agri...
Mother Jones
May 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
End ICE Abuse: Tom Morello Joins Immigrant Rights Protest in NYC
On Tuesday, a coalition of groups held a rally to protest ICE’s abuses at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, a 41-story federal building in Lower Manhattan that houses immigration courts, ICE field of...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 15, 2026 - democracynow.org
Millions of people voted for these animal welfare laws. Congress is trying to overturn them.
Pregnant pigs in gestation crates at a Smithfield Foods subsidiary. | Humane World for Animals Key takeaways Most of America’s 6 million female breeding pigs are confined in gestation crates — ti...
Vox
May 15, 2026 - vox.com
The Federal Reserve’s independence is hanging by a thread in the age of Trump
The president’s ultimate goal is to push the Fed – among other independent US institutions – to bend to his willJerome Powell, who stepped down this week as chair of the Federal Reserve, had his hits ...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s new Moms.gov website is an anti-choice hub that misleads women | Moira Donegan
Site provides little in the way of actual support for pregnant women – but does direct them to deceptive pregnancy centersOn the website’s landing page, a photo of a heavily pregnant white woman is cr...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Maryland Senate leader needs to listen to his party on redistricting push
Maryland state Sen. Bill Ferguson is facing increasing pressure from members of his party as he drags his feet on redistricting to counter Republican gerrymandering. The post Maryland Senate leader n...
MS NOW
May 15, 2026 - ms.now
‘Slap in the face': Republicans skewer Pentagon over Poland move
Army leaders also appeared taken aback by the administration’s abrupt action.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
Threatened indictment of Raúl Castro ratchets up US pressure on Cuba
Trump administration move echoes indictment of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro as fuel crisis racks CubaTensions between Cuba and US seem set to rise further amid reports that Raúl Castro, the country’s ...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Trump in Beijing: the US and China are playing the waiting game | Editorial
The president’s meeting with Xi Jinping was superficially cordial, extending a truce borne of necessity“American strength back on the world stage,” crowed the White House social media post: a curious ...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Rep. Jared Golden Joins GOP to Block House Iran War Powers Resolution Yet Again
Golden originally co-sponsored the resolution but was the deciding Democratic vote against it in a 212-212 tie.
Truthout
May 15, 2026 - truthout.org
Xi Pitches His Vision for Avoiding Conflict With the U.S.
Having fought the Trump administration to a draw, China’s Xi Jinping is proposing “constructive strategic stability,” aimed at drawing lines he thinks the U.S. should not cross.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Inside the Congolese Hotel Where Trump Deported 15 U.S. Migrants
They were shackled and sent to Kinshasa by the Trump administration. Now they face a dangerous choice: Go back to Latin America or stay in Africa.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
German leader Merz says he ‘would not advise my children to go’ to US
Chancellor says he no longer views US as land of opportunity amid ‘deeply polarising’ social climateFriedrich Merz, the German chancellor, already embroiled in a row with Donald Trump over the Iran wa...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Rise in deed theft across US prompts crackdown in New York City
After more than 500 deed theft complaints last year, Zohran Mamdani pushes crackdown effortNurul Islamnuru, an immigrant from Bangladesh, rented a one-bedroom apartment in Queens, New York, with his w...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
In Scathing Ruling, Judge Blocks DOJ from Obtaining Medical Data for Trans Youth
The ruling called a DOJ official’s sworn statements “at best, deceptive, if not intentionally and knowingly false.”
Truthout
May 15, 2026 - truthout.org
A racist streamer shot a Black man in Tennessee. Viewers paid him handsomely.
“Chud the Builder” broadcast his bigoted stunts on Pump.Fun, a crypto-based streaming platform that allows viewers to invest in creators as they watch. The post A racist streamer shot a Black man in T...
MS NOW
May 15, 2026 - ms.now
For Xi’s Critics, Trump’s China Visit Is Fuel for Jokes They Can’t Tell
On Threads and other sites, liberal-minded Chinese accounts were mocking the proceedings and offering a rare window into opinions on Xi Jinping and his leadership style.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late.
Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking parameters and exit criteria.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Executions Surge in Iran Since Cease-fire, Rights Groups Say
Many were detained during January’s mass protests, according to a rights group, amid concerns the authorities are trying to intimidate Iranians from returning to the streets.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Loyalist Leads Administration’s Hunt for Fraud in Elections
The loyalist, Dan Bishop, put his fealty to the president on display when he pressed the F.B.I. to chase investigative leads it had already rejected.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump leaves China without breakthroughs on Iran, Taiwan or AI
US president hails ‘fantastic’ deals, but details remain scarce after pageantry and little progress at much-hyped summit with XiTrump in China – latest updatesDonald Trump left China on Friday after a...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
US justice department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing two Israeli embassy staffers
Prosecutors have described fatal shooting outside of DC’s Capital Jewish Museum last year as calculated and plannedThe US justice department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally ...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Nymphomaniacs and sex droughts: what I learned while studying women’s pleasure
In antiquity, women were considered the more sexual sex – hornier, more libidinous and lust-fuelled than men. Why did that perception change?All across the world, you will probably have read, people a...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Which Trump cabinet member has a new reality show? The quiz knows
This week, in Warshington, D.C., the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve and we wrote a quiz question about his name. Enjoy that, and the other nine, too.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - npr.org
Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
BBC News
May 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
"Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
BBC News
May 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he has not made a decision on whether to move forward with a major arms package for Taiwan after hearing concerns about it from Chinese President Xi Jinpin...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH LIVE: Vance speaks at National Peace Officers' Memorial Service
Vice President JD Vance will deliver remarks Friday at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, an annual event that pays tribute to law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers in new lawsuit
The Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politi...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
Conditions at immigrant detention centers in California have worsened under Trump, report says
California enacted a law during the first Trump administration requiring state oversight of immigrant detention facilities. This is the fifth report released by the California Department of Justice si...
World & Nation
May 15, 2026 - latimes.com
Top takeaways from final governor's debate: Knives out for Becerra
Candidates running to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom repeatedly attacked surging Democrat Xavier Becerra during a testy debate in a remarkably unsettled contest less than three weeks before the ...
World & Nation
May 15, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump Meme Coin Contest: Win Exclusive Access to “World Football 2026 Final Game”!
Have you been struggling to get your hands on affordable World Cup tickets? Well, Donald Trump’s business partners have an “extraordinary” offer for you! The president’s $TRUMP meme coin has been flou...
Mother Jones
May 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s ‘Learning Curve’ on China Ends With Conciliation at Summit
The president has shifted the foundations of American policy toward China, throwing aside the adversarial approach of recent years.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Discussed U.S. Arms Sales With Xi ‘In Great Detail’
The engagement between the president and the Chinese leader may have tested a decades-old U.S. assurance to Taiwan not to consult Beijing on the topic.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Deported Despite DACA: Dreamers Face Uncertainty Under Trump
The administration has said DACA isn’t a right to stay in the United States “indefinitely.” One man with DACA was detained and deported to Mexico in a matter of days.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call
The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.”
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Why a Retrial of the Murdaugh Case Could Look a Lot Different
It is not clear when another trial would take place. But both prosecutors and defense lawyers said they would be forced to revise their legal strategies.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
At the Summit
We wrap up President Trump’s visit to China.
NYT > Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Harvey Weinstein’s New York retrial ends in mistrial with jury deadlocked
Weinstein has been convicted of other crimes in the US and is already behind bars but move leaves rape charge in limboHarvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York on a rape charge ended in a mistrial on Fri...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
A billionaire, a taco, reality TV: the top 4 attack lines in California’s elections
With the primary election less than three weeks away, the gubernatorial and mayoral races have taken a fiery turnSparring on the debate stage, well-timed statements addressing the slightest misstep by...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
From phishing to porn star impersonators: how scamming athletes became a billion-dollar industry
Athletes have always been targets for criminals hoping to profit from their wealth. But a new wave of dangers has cropped up in recent yearsWith exorbitant ticket, travel and hotel prices making fans ...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ebola outbreak kills 65 people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda also reports outbreak and health officials say cases were caused by Bundibugyo strain of virusAn outbreak of Ebola has killed 65 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, health officials...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Minnesota Democratic lawmakers stage sit-in over gun violence protection bill
Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura leads action after Republican speaker rescinds promise to bring bill to vote Democratic state representatives in Minnesota staged an overnight sit-in in their house...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Seth Meyers on Trump sucking up to Xi: ‘What happened to standing up to China?’
Late-night hosts poked fun at the US president’s fawning China trip in which he said it was an ‘honor’ to be Xi’s friendLate-night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s trip to China and his mixed reception....
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup
Honey by Imani Thompson; Quite Ugly One Evening by Chris Brookmyre; The Final Chapter by CB Everett; The Hollow Boys by Tariq Ashkanani; Shrink Solves Murder by Philippa PerryHoney by Imani Thompson (...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Blackout protests and a butterfly boom: photos of the day – Friday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Trump administration is planning a prayer event on the National Mall. All but one of the speakers is Christian
The event comes as a new survey finds that many Americans aren't comfortable mixing religion and politics.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - npr.org
Can the NFL's Rooney Rule survive the DEI backlash?
Florida's attorney general says the NFL's Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for top jobs, is discriminatory. Trump's EEOC has challenged such policies elsewhere.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - npr.org
Key takeaways from Trump's China trip
President Trump returns to the U.S. after wrapping up his whirlwind trip to China.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - npr.org
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
BBC News
May 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River
President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans in a tightly regulated park along the Potomac River, potentially opening a new legal fight over whether his ad...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing will make its first major sale to China in nearly a decade with an order for 200 planes, President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Friday, a deal he said h...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
For Trump in China, a tonal shift yields few results
Trump's deference to Xi was a striking display of an often commanding president adapting to a new power dynamic, an acknowledgment of China's rise and its emerging role in the world.
World & Nation
May 15, 2026 - latimes.com
A Cautious New Approach to Trump’s Impeachments at the Smithsonian
The National Portrait Gallery reopened its presidents exhibit—but kept some details low-key.
The Atlantic
May 15, 2026 - theatlantic.com
A Perfume With a Whiff of MAGA
Brittany Aldean’s Vada perfume codes conservative because she herself does.
The Atlantic
May 15, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Doesn’t Want to Fight Inflation
He was elected to tackle one problem. Instead, he’s made it worse.
The Atlantic
May 15, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Despite Repeated Bombings, CENTCOM Head Denies US Targeted Schools in Iran
The Iranian Red Crescent Society has noted over 82,000 civilian structures damaged by US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Truthout
May 15, 2026 - truthout.org
Tennessee’s War on Black Political Power Demands Not Just Outrage But Resistance
The struggle isn’t just about surviving the next election -- we must secure civil rights for the next generation.
Truthout
May 15, 2026 - truthout.org
The 5 most unhinged revelations from Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI
Closing arguments for Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI wrapped up on Thursday. | Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images Friendship breakups are never easy, but few are as messy and expensive as the collapse...
Vox
May 15, 2026 - vox.com
What the Gerrymandering Wars Mean for the Midterms—and 2028
Nate Cohn, the New York Times’ chief political analyst, on whether the Democrats can match the G.O.P. in the fight over redistricting.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 15, 2026 - newyorker.com
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
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
“It’s Overwhelming But It’s Amazing”: Richard Glossip Released From Jail After Three Decades
After nine execution dates, three last meals, and a Supreme Court ruling in his favor, Richard Glossip should soon walk free. The post “It’s Overwhelming But It’s Amazing”: Richard Glossip Released Fr...
The Intercept
May 14, 2026 - theintercept.com
Xi Warns Support for Taiwan Could Lead to Conflict Between China and US
Congress has approved a new $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, but Trump has not yet moved it forward.
Truthout
May 14, 2026 - truthout.org
Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' expected to close
The controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" camp for detained migrants in Florida is expected to close. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the Trump administration's immigration policies amid...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Pentagon officials stunned by Hegseth decision on troops in Poland
It wasn’t clear why the Defense secretary issued the order not to send troops on a routine mission to a country the administration refers to as a “model ally.”