Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-17
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Midwest Republicans want Vance out in full force ahead of midterms
Republicans want to ensure voters get to the polls without Trump on the ballot.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - politico.com
A “Scheme” Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights Fight
Justice Clarence Thomas argues the Comstock Act, passed in 1873, prohibits the mailing of abortion medication. The post A “Scheme” Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights ...
The Intercept
May 16, 2026 - theintercept.com
Poll: MAGA is largely aligned with Israel as GOP divides deepen
The emerging fractures carry significant implications for the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance and GOP efforts to keep together President Donald Trump’s coalition.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - politico.com
Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy is attempting an unprecedented balancing act
Even as the incumbent has been appealing to Democrats to vote for him, he’s been trying to appeal to Republicans by attacking a Republican challenger for past support of DEI policies. The post Louisia...
MS NOW
May 16, 2026 - ms.now
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross is leading the effort to wrangle hyper-advanced AI. Some worry he’s not up to the task.
Multiple current U.S. officials are unsure whether Cairncross has the expertise to head the federal response to powerful new AI systems.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - politico.com
An Overlooked Lesson From Jay Powell’s Fed
Often the best hope for central bankers is to minimize mistakes and stay humble.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - politico.com
The Louisiana primaries will test MAHA’s political power
RFK Jr. and a host of conservative fundraisers pooled their resources in a bid to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy — but MAHA’s war chest isn’t what it used to be. The post The Louisiana primaries will test M...
MS NOW
May 16, 2026 - ms.now
Tina Peters deserves due process, not political clemency
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has sent a dangerous signal to election deniers that with enough political pressure, accountability becomes negotiable. The post Tina Peters deserves due process, not politic...
MS NOW
May 16, 2026 - ms.now
Cassidy’s in the fight of his political life
The two-term incumbent is polling in third place in the GOP primary for his Louisiana Senate seat, as he faces a Trump-backed challenger.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - politico.com
Trump pushes to attach his SAVE act to must-pass bipartisan bills
The gambit would likely jeopardize two other key congressional priorities on housing and government surveillance powers.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - politico.com
Immigrants Are Reportedly Being Held in ICE Jails Despite Agreeing to Leave US
Rep. LaMonica McIver says private prisons are profiting by jailing some who've already signed deportation agreements.
Truthout
May 16, 2026 - truthout.org
‘Clobbered’: Trump vows Cassidy will lose Louisiana’s Senate GOP primary
Trump urged the state’s Republicans Saturday to oust Cassidy for his vote to “IMPEACH me for something that has now proven to be total ‘bullshit!’” The post ‘Clobbered’: Trump vows Cassidy will lose ...
MS NOW
May 16, 2026 - ms.now
Cassidy defiant as Trump's revenge campaign closes in
“I’m going to win today,” Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said in an interview, brushing off Trump's efforts to oust him and MAHA's influence in the race.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - politico.com
Ahead of Louisiana Primary, Trump Calls GOP Sen. Cassidy a “Disloyal Disaster”
As voters in Louisiana head to the polls for Saturday’s primary elections, President Donald Trump is doing all he can to ensure that incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy gets the boot. Cassidy was ...
Mother Jones
May 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
SCOTUS Denied VA Dems’ Attempt to Salvage Congressional Map Approved by Voters
The map would have added several Democtratic-leaning districts as a counter to GOP gerrymandering in other states.
Truthout
May 16, 2026 - truthout.org
Reps. Frederica Wilson and Thomas Kean are missing in action. Voters deserve answers.
A staggering lack of transparency with voters raises a serious question about what voters should do when they find themselves lacking a representative in Congress. The post Reps. Frederica Wilson and...
MS NOW
May 16, 2026 - ms.now
Inside the emergency meeting of Black leaders after the voting rights ruling
After the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, Black leaders gathered for an “emergency meeting.” Here’s what they are planning. The post Inside the emergency meeting of Black leaders after the...
MS NOW
May 16, 2026 - ms.now
Iran-backed militia commander charged with plotting attacks on Jewish sites in U.S.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi sought to attack a New York City synagogue last month, according to a newly unsealed complaint. The post Iran-backed militia commander charged with plotting attacks...
MS NOW
May 16, 2026 - ms.now
Lauren Boebert suggests Trump withheld funds to Colorado over prosecution of election denier
Republican said she hoped recent commutation of Tina Peters by governor would free up federal funding for clean drinking waterRepublican congresswoman Lauren Boebert suggested that Donald Trump blocke...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pomp, pageantry but precious little to show for Trump’s Beijing excursion
No swift end to the Iran war, uncertainty over Taiwan and only vague outlines of commercial deals … but the US president did get to bask in the company of Xi JinpingIt was historic, to be sure, but no...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A horrible way to die’: after deaths in Laredo, experts prepare for lethal summer heat at US-Mexico border
Officials warn of potentially fatal coming months after six people were found dead inside a railway car in TexasAs questions still swirl about the six people found dead inside a baking-hot railway car...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Can a Republican defy Donald Trump and survive? Kentucky voters will decide
Congressman Thomas Massie, chastized by the US president as a ‘lowlife’, will soon face the ballot box – setting up a crucial test of Trump’s political strengthAt Pee Wee’s Place, a bar and restaurant...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A mask can’t hide you from God’: can you shame an ICE agent into quitting?
Some activists believe protesting against ICE is ineffective, instead appealing to agents’ morality through both guilt and compassion. But are ICE agents capable of remorse?In November 2025, a TV ad b...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Putin to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping following Trump's visit
The announcement comes less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump finished his own state visit to China, where he also met Xi to discuss trade and the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 16, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump Is Making America Uninsured Again
The GOP is heading into the midterms as the party that made health coverage out of reach for millions of Americans.
Truthout
May 16, 2026 - truthout.org
Fears Mount in Cuba as DOJ Reportedly Prepares to Criminally Indict Raúl Castro
With Trump's oil blockade strangling the island, many fear an indictment could serve as a pretext for US invasion.
Truthout
May 16, 2026 - truthout.org
Inside the fight over America’s data centers
A data center under construction in Vineland, New Jersey. | Kevin Huang Make no mistake: Americans hate data centers. A recent poll from Gallup shows 70 percent of Americans oppose a data center in...
Vox
May 16, 2026 - vox.com
Fake lawyers, scientists, chefs and punters: meet the ‘white monkeys’ paid to make Chinese businesses look global
A foreign face is often thought to add prestige to a product or business – what’s behind this unregulated economy?Piers had been in China for all of two days in 2009 when he was used as a “white monke...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
This Republican voted to convict Trump. Now he's up for reelection. Can he survive?
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump. Now he's running for reelection in a race that will test Trump's hold on the GOP.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - npr.org
A Hallowed Monument to US History May Be Assailed by Data Centers
It’s hard to make a story about data centers interesting. I know this because that was the goal I gave myself recently: Report a data center story that wasn’t totally soporific. And honestly, it was a...
Mother Jones
May 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
The US Has Treated Immigrant Doctors as a Safety Net in Moments of Crisis
The US has long seen immigrant physicians as a global reserve labor force instrumentalized in response to crises.
Truthout
May 16, 2026 - truthout.org
Would-be sponsor balked at paying for Sean Duffy’s tour across America
Some Democratic lawmakers say further examination of Duffy’s travel is warranted.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - politico.com
Texas county passes 1-year data center construction ban
The moratorium applies to unincorporated parts of Hill County, a rural area facing eight potential data center developments.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.
The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force...
NYT > Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump may settle his lawsuit against IRS for $1.7bn fund to compensate allies
In unprecedented self-dealing maneuver, billions of taxpayer dollars could be paid to US president and his alliesThere is growing concern Donald Trump’s massive $10bn lawsuit against the Internal Reve...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Republican Louisiana senator in tough primary after Trump backs opponent
Bill Cassidy raised ire of US president for voting to impeach after January 6 – so Trump is backing Julia LetlowThe power of Donald Trump’s endorsement will be put to its latest test on Saturday, when...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pity the poor AI data centers facing ‘discrimination’ | Arwa Mahdawi
The centers are diverting much-needed resources from regular people. Local resistance has the industry playing defenseBack in 2016, Marco Gutiérrez, the Mexican-born founder of Latinos for Trump, issu...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Declare climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO
Exclusive: Commission says alert would trigger coordinated international response that could help avoid millions dyingThe climate crisis should be declared a global public health emergency by the Worl...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump news at a glance: president’s China trip was heavy on hype, light on details
Trump notably failed to push back on Xi Jinping’s rhetoric over the future of Taiwan – key US politics stories from Friday, 15 May at a glanceDonald Trump returned to Washington DC on Friday after a m...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump disparages incumbent Sen. Cassidy and tries to propel his challenger in Louisiana GOP primary
Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow over Cassidy, in an unusual attempt to dislodge an incumbent senator. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 16, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s War on Iran Is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power
Virtually everyone killed by the US during the “war on terror” has been a person of color, writer Norman Solomon says.
Truthout
May 16, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Describes Executions to Kids, While MAGA Bans Lessons Causing “Discomfort”
Trump’s lesson to children was to fear difference, obey power, and treat vulnerable people as threats.
Truthout
May 16, 2026 - truthout.org
FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up
Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg will be replaced as FDA's acting drug center director by Dr. Mike Davis. The post FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up appeared fi...
MS NOW
May 16, 2026 - ms.now
The Pageantry and Flattery of Donald Trump’s Visit to China
The President’s talks with Xi Jinping, whose leadership style he seems to envy, yielded potential deals for airplanes and soybeans but no apparent agreement on Iran.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 16, 2026 - newyorker.com
Louisiana Primary-Election Map: Live Results
Bill Cassidy tries to defend his seat against a Trump-endorsed challenger; congressional races are postponed in the wake of the Louisiana v. Callais decision.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 16, 2026 - newyorker.com
Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move
The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the reliability of U.S. support.
NYT > Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit
The Russian leader will go to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with President Xi Jinping. The Kremlin said he had watched President Trump’s visit closely.
NYT > Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
At Supreme Court, Virginia Democrats Pressed Legal Theory Embraced by Trump
A long-shot emergency request to restore a voting map was the latest salvo in an all-out legal war over control of the House.
NYT > Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Voters in Louisiana Head to the Polls, Uncertain but Determined
Votes cast for the House candidates on Saturday’s primary ballot won’t count after state officials moved the election to November to provide time to redraw congressional maps.
NYT > Top Stories
May 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
From reality TV villain to mayor? Spencer Pratt tries to convince Los Angeles he should lead the city
The Hills’ antagonist has made the city’s response to the 2025 wildfires the central tenet of his campaignLos Angeles is no stranger to drama. But the rapid ascension of a former reality TV bad boy tu...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Arrest of Iraqi terror suspect with alleged links to Iran’s Quds Force is astonishing but not surprising
Iran has a long history of unconventional operations, all designed to divert, distract and destabilise current or potential enemiesThe arrest by US authorities of an alleged Iraqi commander of an Iran...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Abortion providers brace for more disruptions after mail-order mifepristone whiplash
Recent decisions have alternately blocked access to abortion drug and restored it as cases wind through courtsAbortion providers and advocates are making plans for future disruptions to reproductive c...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada
Proposal comes after seven states drawing water from drought-stricken river failed to come to an agreementThe US government has proposed a plan for the drought stricken Colorado River that could cut u...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
The release of the UFO files won’t satisfy conspiracy theorists – but it certainly serves Trump’s agenda | Daniel Lavelle
If there’s no proof of aliens, the president can blame the deep state. If there’s proof, he’s a hero. Either way, it helps his popularityThe US Department of Defense released the first batch of its UF...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
It wasn’t exactly The Devil Wears Prada, but my time working at Vogue in the 90s was preposterous fun | Charlotte Higgins
The decline of the glossy magazine industry as depicted in the sequel made me cry – but I shed no tears for how it was back thenI didn’t think The Devil Wears Prada 2 would make me cry, but it did. Al...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
At least five people pardoned by Trump for Capitol attack accused of new crimes
Ryan Nichols is the latest such person to face charges after he allegedly brandished a gun during an argumentThe number of president’s supporters accused of committing new crimes after Donald Trump pa...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Andalucíans to vote in election seen as gauge of Spain’s wider political change
Conservatives expected to keep majority as socialists face drubbing and ballot tests trajectory of far-right Vox partyVoters in the southern Spanish region of Andalucía will cast their ballots in an e...
The Guardian
May 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
Thirty-one arrests have been made across the Unite the Kingdom march and a pro-Palestinian protest.
BBC News
May 16, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump's comment about negotiations on Taiwan heightens concerns over China
Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that arms sales to Taiwan are a "very good negotiating chip" in the United States' dealings with China are heightening anxieties on the island democracy ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 16, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s Visit to China
Panelists joined to discuss what the summit in Beijing may mean for the U.S. and China.
The Atlantic
May 16, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Data Center Next Door
Virginia might be for lovers, but more recently, it’s for data centers. The state has more data centers than anywhere in the world, and companies are pushing to build more of them, including around so...
Mother Jones
May 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
How Indigenous Organizers Defeated Plans to Mine a Sacred Black Hills Site
Prayer camps, direct action, and lawsuits were key to the victory, offering a roadmap for future land defense fights.
Truthout
May 16, 2026 - truthout.org
Israel says it killed Hamas military leader in Gaza, architect of Oct. 7 attacks
Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed on Friday, Israel’s army said, describing him as a senior Hamas commander who directed the Oct. 7 attacks. The post Israel says it killed Hamas military leader in Gaza...
MS NOW
May 16, 2026 - ms.now
The newest Trump monument disobeys the biblical commandment to ‘flee from idolatry’
The Old and New Testament are clear about why Christians should shun a golden statue of a political leader. The post The newest Trump monument disobeys the biblical commandment to ‘flee from idolatry’...
MS NOW
May 16, 2026 - ms.now
‘$30 for a hamburger’: Trump’s facing no good options on beef prices
The president is caught between pleasing ranchers, a loyal GOP constituency and addressing voters' affordability concerns.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.com
Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting Civilians in Danger
A damning Department of War report finds that the Pentagon didn’t fully implement any required civilian harm mitigation measures. The post Internal Pentagon Report Reveals Hegseth Is Willfully Putting...
The Intercept
May 15, 2026 - theintercept.com
Newsom’s Budget Shows He’s Not the Resistance Leader You Think He Is
Wheelchair user Julia Feinberg, who has spinal muscular atrophy, is very aware that she will need more assistance as she ages in Oakland. She lives independently thanks to the 600 hours of help she ge...
Mother Jones
May 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
House talks look at blocking some state AI laws, including in California and New York
Previously unreported details of negotiations come as the White House grapples with challenges from the emergence of Mythos.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 15, 2026 - politico.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
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
Supreme court rejects Virginia Democrats’ bid to restore congressional map
Order, issued without any noted dissent, is the latest twist in the nation’s mid-decade redistricting competitionThe supreme court on Friday rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Supreme Court rejects bid to restore Virginia congressional map favoring Democrats
In recent days, the justices have sided with Republicans in Alabama and Louisiana who hope to redo their congressional maps to produce more GOP-leaning seats following the court's voting rights decisi...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump's 'elaborate' praise of Xi at China summit made U.S. look weak, ex-ambassador says
For perspective on the summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Amna Nawaz spoke with Nicholas Burns. He served as U.S. ambassador to China during the Biden administration and is ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
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
Trump’s brazen plan for a $1.7 billion slush fund
President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House on May 12, 2026. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay infor...
Vox
May 15, 2026 - vox.com
How ICE turned its violent arrest of a US citizen into content – Stateside with Kai and Carter
In June 2025, Christian Cerna went to a protest in his neighborhood against ICE raids and allegedly punched a border patrol agent. He later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault, but denies that he ev...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Live Results: Louisiana midterm state and congressional primaries
Louisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald T...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Tru...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's trip to China
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trip to China, Congress rejecting a war powers resolution on t...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
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
Trump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy
Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China’s increasing confidence on world stageAsked before he departed for Beijing if he would raise with the Chinese president the case of Jim...
The Guardian
May 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump and Xi pledge 'strategic stability' but key questions remain unanswered
President Trump is returning to Washington after a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The two sides announced they would launch a board of trade and investment, but beyond that, there are few spec...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
News Wrap: Colorado Gov. Polis commuting sentence of Tina Peters
In our news wrap Friday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is commuting the prison sentence of 2020 election denier Tina Peters, the Justice Department announced the arrest of an Iraqi national accused of plo...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
Primary challenge to Louisiana Sen. Cassidy tests Trump's grip on GOP
Louisiana primary voters could boot a sitting U.S. senator for the first time in nearly 100 years. Backing the insurgency against Sen. Bill Cassidy is President Donald Trump. The pair have been at pol...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 15, 2026 - pbs.org
Supreme Court turns away Virginia Democrats seeking to reinstate new voting map
The new election map blocked by the Virginia Supreme Court would have favored Democrats in 10 of its 11 congressional districts.
World & Nation
May 15, 2026 - latimes.com
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
Trump’s Latest Gaffes Could Hurt the GOP
The president won’t face voters again, but Republican midterm candidates will have to deal with the consequences of his latest comments.
The Atlantic
May 15, 2026 - theatlantic.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
CDC Didn’t Tell New York About Resident on Hantavirus-Plagued Cruise
There’s no indication that the New Yorker had imminent plans to return to the U.S. But public health experts said the city and state still should’ve been informed. The post CDC Didn’t Tell New York Ab...
The Intercept
May 15, 2026 - theintercept.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
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.