Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-20
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 100 articles from 15 sites. We chose these from 637 articles found on 18 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Intercept, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Mother Jones, MS NOW, The Guardian, ProPublica, Truthout, PBS NewsHour - The Latest, NYT > Top Stories, The Atlantic, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, Democracy Now! Audio, Vox.
Xavier Becerra Pushed to Inflate a Black Man’s IQ to Execute Him as California AG
Becerra, a front-runner for California governor, has a history of blocking police accountability measures and seeking to uphold the death penalty. The post Xavier Becerra Pushed to Inflate a Black Man...
The Intercept
May 19, 2026 - theintercept.com
‘We are facing an existential crisis’: Redistricting rocks the race for the nation’s bluest House seat
The looming loss of Black House districts across the South has raised the stakes in an open-seat primary in Philadelphia.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
Wes Moore on What Democrats Still Don’t Understand About Losing
The Maryland governor has a few lessons for his party.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
A Kentucky Primary Has Become a MAGA Reality Show From Hell
Last summer, President Donald Trump orchestrated a primary challenge against Rep. Thomas Massie, who’d become the lone House Republican willing to occasionally stand up to the president—at least the o...
Mother Jones
May 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
Bill Cassidy could be Trump’s Senate nightmare. So far he’s keeping his powder dry.
The Louisiana Republican could wreak some havoc on the president’s agenda if he chooses.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
The man running a war Americans don’t want is in … Kentucky
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Trump goes after Rep. Thomas Massie, the San Diego mosque shooting and more. The post The man running a war Americans don’t want is in … Kentucky...
MS NOW
May 19, 2026 - ms.now
The evangelical primary has already started. Rubio has the early edge on Vance.
Evangelicals are already taking sides in the fight to succeed President Donald Trump. The fault lines will shape the GOP’s agenda for years to come.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
What Germany’s soccer chief really thinks about this World Cup
Bernd Neuendorf on the prices, the peace prize, and why he’s watching U.S. politics closely before next month’s kickoff.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters
Putting January 6 rioters on the dole is a new kind of corruption — and it definitely won’t help the American working class. The post Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Sup...
The Intercept
May 19, 2026 - theintercept.com
The hateful ads pervading Thomas Massie’s reelection race
The GOP primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District goes well beyond the tension between the congressman and President Donald Trump. The post The hateful ads pervading Thomas Massie’s reelection ...
MS NOW
May 19, 2026 - ms.now
New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts
Ruling blocks detentions at three federal courthouses except in rare cases amid protests over tacticsA federal judge in New York has banned US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arr...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
This Convicted Felon Gets $1 Million a Year to Sell Obsolete Internet Service. You Pay for It.
The post This Convicted Felon Gets $1 Million a Year to Sell Obsolete Internet Service. You Pay for It. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 19, 2026 - propublica.org
Why a Federal Gas Tax Holiday Is a Terrible Idea
This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As gas prices stay stubbornly high across the country, President Donald Trump mused last ...
Mother Jones
May 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
With a Chance at Freedom, They Faced an Unexpected Obstacle: Their Own Lawyers
The post With a Chance at Freedom, They Faced an Unexpected Obstacle: Their Own Lawyers appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 19, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump endorses Paxton over Cornyn for Texas Senate
The late endorsement comes just a week before the heated GOP runoff election between the state attorney general and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
Georgia Republicans worry their path to defeating Ossoff is becoming more difficult
The party is heading into Tuesday night’s primary with no dominant front-runner and many voters still undecided.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
How Much Are You Spending on the Iran War? $300 and Counting.
The Pentagon estimates that it has spent upward of $29 billion on weaponry to bomb Iran since February 28, in a war of choice that has killed at least 3,400 people in Iran and thousands more across th...
Mother Jones
May 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump endorses Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary
The president’s long-awaited pick comes a week before Texas Republicans finish voting in the runoff between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton. The post Trump endorses Ke...
MS NOW
May 19, 2026 - ms.now
3 killed at San Diego mosque shooting, police say 2 suspects also dead
The victims include a security guard and two school staffers, Imam Taha Hassane told MS NOW. Police are investigating the shooting as a hate crime. The post 3 killed at San Diego mosque shooting, poli...
MS NOW
May 19, 2026 - ms.now
In deep blue California, Dems find a villain toxic enough to rival Trump: The power company
Rising electricity prices have frustrated voters, creating a prime target for candidates.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
‘The whole system has to be reimagined’ — Newsom calls for rethinking economy amid AI boom
The California governor and likely presidential contender laid out a vision for adapting to rapid technological transformation
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
Scientology’s Extremely Online Pivot to Video
If you go on TikTok looking for information about Scientology, you’ll likely encounter a young man named Gunnar Scharf, leading impassioned tours of church buildings and holding holy texts aloft. Scha...
Mother Jones
May 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
Blanche said he won’t recommend a Maxwell pardon. Trump could still grant one.
“Of course,” the acting attorney general said in response to a Democratic senator’s insistence that he not recommend a pardon for the convicted child sex trafficker. The post Blanche said he won’t re...
MS NOW
May 19, 2026 - ms.now
Half of U.S. voters say they’d vote for the Democratic candidate over the Republican candidate if elections for Congress were held today
In a New York Times/Siena poll, two-thirds of Americans also say they disapprove of the way Trump has handled the economy and the cost of living The post Half of U.S. voters say they’d vote for the De...
MS NOW
May 19, 2026 - ms.now
On charitable donations, Trump adds to his long list of broken promises
When it comes to the president’s assurances about plans for charitable donations, his track record has gone from bad to worse. The post On charitable donations, Trump adds to his long list of broken p...
MS NOW
May 19, 2026 - ms.now
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas and attacks Kentucky’s Massie again as six states vote in primaries – US politics live
Contest seen as latest test of president’s grip on GOP as he endorses hardline ally over veteran senator for Senate race in TexasTrump endorses attorney general Ken Paxton in Texas Senate primarySign ...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE Separated 145,000 Children From Their Parents Since 2025, Study Estimates
“Family separations cause lasting trauma that no child should ever have to endure,” one lawmaker said.
Truthout
May 19, 2026 - truthout.org
Blanche admits DOJ ‘failed’ to protect Epstein victims’ privacy
Victims’ lawyers, however, told MS NOW the acting attorney general’s insistence that the DOJ immediately removed unredacted information was inaccurate. The post Blanche admits DOJ ‘failed’ to protect...
MS NOW
May 19, 2026 - ms.now
Live Results: Idaho midterm congressional primaries
The contests will set the stage for the November general election, when Republicans will count on big wins in Idaho to help keep control of the U.S. Senate and House.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ is simply indefensible
The president’s lawsuit against the IRS was likely unconstitutional — and the settlement is designed to avoid oversight. The post Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ is simply indefe...
MS NOW
May 19, 2026 - ms.now
Epstein assistant’s role in abuse divides House members ahead of interview
As the Oversight Committee prepares to hear from a woman who has been accused of abuse and said she was abused, members are at odds about how to handle her. The post Epstein assistant’s role in abuse ...
MS NOW
May 19, 2026 - ms.now
A threat to the Abundance movement? Trust.
A sweeping poll finds that Southern Californians want housing and infrastructure built faster, but don't trust their elected officials to weaken regulations.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
Inflation Fears Cloud G7 Economic Agenda as Iran War Persists
The United States and Europe were at odds over the Trump administration’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Kentucky, Georgia and Beyond
A prominent Republican critic of President Trump is trying to hang on in Kentucky, and other states are also holding primaries that will test Mr. Trump’s power over his party.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon
Renewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling backMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has again threatened Iran, saying the US may ...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
When I look at what Zohran Mamdani is doing as mayor, I’m jealous of New Yorkers | Arwa Mahdawi
Sure, he’s not perfect, but on libraries, childcare and potholes, he’s getting the job done. Why can’t more politicians give a damn?Some people buy a motorbike when they have a midlife crisis. Others ...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Who’s behind the Facebook page posting hateful AI slop about the UK? The answer might lie in south Asia | Niamh McIntyre
Our research has uncovered young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka and Pakistan using AI tools to make deeply objectionable content – and moneyNiamh McIntyre is a senior reporter at the Bureau of Investigati...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
WATCH LIVE: Vance holds White House briefing as acting AG Blanche faces questioning
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared on Capitol Hill for his first congressional testimony since taking the reins at the Justice Department, as the agency faces intense scrutiny over its plan...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
Live Results: Alabama midterm congressional primaries
Only three of Alabama's seven congressional districts will hold binding primaries Tuesday in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that prompted Republicans in a handful of southern states to thro...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
Photos: Cuba Runs out of Fuel
Cubans across the island nation—now under intense economic pressure from the Trump administration—are suffering through prolonged blackouts and fuel shortages that affect nearly every aspect of daily ...
The Atlantic
May 19, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Who Is Eligible for Trump’s Slush Fund Money? Blanche Won’t Say.
Trump now has a slush fund to reward his devotees, but who gets a share of it is unclear. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.): “Will individuals who assaulted Capitol Hill police officers be eligible for th...
Mother Jones
May 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
Georgia Primary-Elections Map: Live Results
The G.O.P. picks a challenger to face Jon Ossoff in the U.S. Senate election; and a Trump-backed lieutenant governor tries to hold off a billionaire challenger in the Republican primary for governor.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 19, 2026 - newyorker.com
Justice Department expands Trump settlement to cover his tax audits
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed a broadly worded addendum that appears to end the president’s long-running disputes with the IRS.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
Tom Steyer walks back support for data center moratorium
The billionaire climate activist and Democratic gubernatorial candidate told Greenpeace he supports a moratorium, but now Steyer’s campaign says he doesn’t.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
China Wants A.I. to Flourish, but Not at the Expense of Jobs
A series of precedent-setting rulings signals that Chinese courts are being enlisted to shield workers from displacement by artificial intelligence.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
As a Weakened Putin Follows Trump to Beijing, Iran War Offers an Opening
With the upheaval in the Persian Gulf disrupting oil and gas supplies, Russia is looking to deepen its energy ties to China.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Ketanji Brown Jackson warns US supreme court it risks losing public trust
Liberal justice warned court could be seen as political after recent decisions backed by conservative supermajorityUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson i...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit hot on heels of Trump
Russian leader says relations between two countries have reached ‘unprecedented level’ on eve of 25th visit to ChinaVladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a state visit, four days after Donald Trum...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Eli Lilly shares bought on Trump’s behalf as his policies benefited drug firm
Filings reveal $220m to $750m in trades on US president’s behalf in first quarter of 2026, including securities linked to largest US companiesHundreds of thousands of dollars were invested in Eli Lill...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
What did we learn from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s courtroom drama?
Whoever the victor, the OpenAI trial demonstrated that a small cabal, mostly men, rules the AI industryHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at The Guardian,...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
From sanctioned cars to beauty clinics, Russian rubles have flowed into China’s border towns since Ukraine war
Suifenhe, a small city in China’s economically depressed rust belt, is a microcosm of an evolving Chinese-Russian trading relationshipSuited and booted in a navy twinset tracksuit and colourful high-t...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff
President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas GOP runoff for U.S. Senate, one week before voting ends in the contentious and expensive pri...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - npr.org
Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.
BBC News
May 19, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump's endorsement put to the test in Tuesday's primaries
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump?
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
Sen. Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even after it cost him his seat
Cassidy lost his seat in his state's Republican primary Saturday after Trump endorsed one of his opponents.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Republican primary, boosting effort to oust Sen. Cornyn
Although the four-term Cornyn has backed Trump's agenda in Washington, Paxton pitched himself as a political warrior for the MAGA movement.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
Live Results: Georgia midterm congressional primaries
Voting concludes in the swing state of Georgia on Tuesday in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Acting Attorney General Blanche questioned on 'weaponization' fund in budget hearing
The Trump administration announced Monday the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted. B...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
Democracy Now! 2026-05-19 Tuesday
Headlines for May 19, 2026; 3 Killed in Devastating San Diego Mosque Shooting: Linda Sarsour on Rising Anti-Muslim Hate & More; “Ask E. Jean” Film Profiles the Woman Who Twice Sued Trump & Won, for Se...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 19, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump’s EPA Rolls Back Protections Against PFAS in Drinking Water
Years of testing and research have shown the cancer-linked chemicals to be widespread in drinking water in the US.
Truthout
May 19, 2026 - truthout.org
From Asia to the Middle East, US Bombs Are a Failed Foreign Policy Choice
The only reliable products of US airpower are devastated civilian populations and suppression of internal movements.
Truthout
May 19, 2026 - truthout.org
Kentucky Primary-Elections Map: Live Results
A race to replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate and Thomas Massie tries to hold on to his seat in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 19, 2026 - newyorker.com
The IRS Thought it Could Fight Trump’s Lawsuit, but it Reached a Deal Anyway
Officials wrote a memo outlining ways to challenge President Trump’s suit against the Internal Revenue Service. The administration is instead creating an “anti-weaponization” fund.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge
President Trump threatened “another big hit” on Iran, saying the country had days to return to the negotiating table, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland Receives a Cold Welcome From Locals
After President Trump’s threats to seize the island, Gov. Jeff Landry’s offers of MAGA hats and chocolate chip cookies fall flat.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
A Generational Fracture Emerges for Republicans Over Foreign Policy
Younger Republicans are less likely to support overseas interventions and aid, a Times/Siena poll shows.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton
News that President Trump had snubbed Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the four-term incumbent, was met with shock, anger and fear that the G.O.P. could lose his seat.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Best of ‘S.N.L.’ Season 51: Sensitive Strippers and Regretful Moms
This season “Saturday Night Live” found new ways to satirize the Trump administration and said goodbye to one of its most valuable cast members.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Race to Control Congress
We look at where the parties stand leading up to the midterms.
NYT > Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Gambling addicts are struggling as Kalshi and Polymarket explode in the US: ‘You could be betting your rent away’
Experts warn that although prediction markets are not regulated as gambling platforms, they are just as addictiveWhen Kevin first heard about the prediction market Kalshi, he knew deep down it would b...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Billionaires are trying to lull us into AI complacency. Don’t let them | Steven Greenhouse
As resistance to datacenters grows, Musk and others are painting a rosy picture. But the US must institute protectionsAs Americans grow increasingly worried that AI will wipe out millions of jobs and ...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Sally Rooney on a new Hebrew translation of Intermezzo: ‘The Israeli culture sector is complicit in apartheid’
Four years after Rooney cited BDS in declining a different Israeli publisher, she speaks with activist Samir Eskanda about the artist’s role in the boycott movementSally Rooney to publish Hebrew trans...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Sally Rooney to publish Hebrew translation of novel with BDS-compliant publisher
Irish novelist will publish Intermezzo through November Books after rejecting translation offer from publisher with ties to Israeli militarySally Rooney on a new Hebrew translation of Intermezzo: ‘The...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
NAACP urges boycott of college sports in south over voting rights
Eight states have moved to draw new maps after supreme court ruling that severely weakened the Voting Rights ActThe NAACP on Tuesday launched a campaign urging Black athletes, their families, alumni a...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why more US women are moving abroad: ‘It’s because of Trump, right? Yes and no’
As many as 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they want to migrate, citing better work life balance to Trump’s politicsIt was in 2022, when Americans were reeling from the news that the supreme court had ...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jon Stewart on Trump’s visit with Xi: ‘All you came back with was his Instagram?’
Late-night hosts discussed the president’s trip to China and his latest bizarre social media posting spreeLate-night hosts covered Donald Trump’s recent trip to China and how he headed straight back t...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Republican project isn’t to win in November. It’s to make November cease to matter | Jamil Smith
New electoral maps are erasing Black representations. The effort takes its cues from American historyEarly this month, a single pen stroke effectively ended representative Steve Cohen’s career in Cong...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ebola in the DRC needs the world’s attention now – if your neighbour’s house is on fire, you don’t wait and watch | Devi Sridhar
A rare strain, conflict and aid cuts make this outbreak more dangerous than ever. In the interconnected world we live in, the west can’t afford to turn awayProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public ...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
The ICC’s investigation of its chief prosecutor has been a failure | Kenneth Roth
Karim Khan is wrong to say he has been exonerated of sexual misconduct. The case must proceed swiftlyThe international criminal court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been on an exoneration tour, w...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Woman shot dead by police in Jamaica at protest over previous police shooting
Investigation launched as video circulates online showing officer firing at vehicle and colleagues dragging away bodyAuthorities in Jamaica have launched an investigation after CCTV footage of a woman...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Billionaire Trump donor in line to make millions from Thames Water bid
Paul Singer is founder of a leading creditor in the hedge fund consortium locked in talks with the UK governmentA billionaire Donald Trump donor could make millions from a deal being struck between th...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
How rampant violence made Nigeria an insecurity hotspot in the Sahel – mapped
Data lays bare the extent and geographical spread of attacks in Africa’s most populous countryData from Acled and the Global Terrorism Index shows that after a few years of improvement, insecurity in ...
The Guardian
May 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Live Results: Oregon midterm state and congressional primaries
Oregon's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates who will seek their parties' nominations for state and federal offices in Tuesday...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
Live Results: Pennsylvania midterm congressional primaries
Democratic voters in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary will pick their nominees to flip four seats seen as critical for the party to retake the U.S. House in November.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
San Diego’s Tragic Lesson About Terrorism
The attack on an Islamic center exemplified a danger that the Trump administration would rather ignore.
The Atlantic
May 19, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Is Worse Than Stealing
Recasting the January 6 insurrection as the work of heroic patriots remains the president’s highest priority.
The Atlantic
May 19, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Director of E. Jean Carroll Film Says Distribution Was “Quite a Challenge”
The documentary examines Carroll’s legal fights against Trump for sexual assault and defamation.
Truthout
May 19, 2026 - truthout.org
Memphis Is “Under Full-Blown Occupation” by ICE. Here’s Why You May Not Know That.
There’s a massive immigration operation in Memphis right now, but you may not have heard about it. It certainly hasn’t gotten as much attention as past surges in Chicago or Minneapolis—even though it’...
Mother Jones
May 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
Yes, Trump Might Really Attack Cuba
The shift comes as administration officials struggle to convince the Cuban regime to make major economic and political changes.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 18, 2026 - politico.com
More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates
The post More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 18, 2026 - propublica.org
Minnesota Is Doing What the Federal Government Won’t: Holding ICE Accountable
An ICE officer who allegedly shot a Minneapolis man when the Trump administration sent thousands of officers to Minnesota and lied about the series of events that led to the shooting was charged on Mo...
Mother Jones
May 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
One Congresswoman’s Scary Yearlong Fight for Justice After Standing Up to ICE
It’s been just over a year since Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), a sitting member of Congress, showed up to Delaney Hall, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Newark, New Jers...
Mother Jones
May 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
“Rush Hour 4” and More Katie Miller: Welcome to the Mediautocracy.
When President Donald Trump visited Beijing last week for a high-stakes summit to discuss the war in Iran, Taiwan, and other complex geopolitical issues involving the world’s two biggest superpowers, ...
Mother Jones
May 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
Gutting Voting Rights Act Is Just First Step in Far Right Plan to End Democracy
Curbing access to the ballot brings us closer to the far right's techno-feudalist dream of a "Dark Enlightenment.”
Truthout
May 18, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump gets his slush fund
President Donald Trump returns to the White House on May 15, 2026. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump adm...
Vox
May 18, 2026 - vox.com
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's power in pushing out 'disloyal' Republicans
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump successfully ousting Sen. Bill Cassidy, t...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 18, 2026 - pbs.org
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis
BBC News
May 18, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Trump Admin Cites National Security to Pause Permits for TX Wind Energy Projects
The Defense Department has not approved a wind project since August 2025 as 165 projects nationally now remain on hold.
Truthout
May 18, 2026 - truthout.org
DOJ creates $1.8 billion fund that could compensate 'targeted' Trump allies
The Justice Department said it is creating a nearly $1.8 billion fund that could compensate Trump supporters who say they were wrongly investigated or prosecuted by previous administrations. The annou...