Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-21
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 99 articles from 16 sites. We chose these from 619 articles found on 18 sites.
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Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, The Intercept, Mother Jones, MS NOW, ProPublica, The Guardian, Vox, PBS NewsHour - The Latest, The Atlantic, Truthout, NYT > Top Stories, BBC News, World & Nation, Democracy Now! Audio, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis, National.
What Tuesday’s primaries tell us about the future of the Democratic Party
Democrats picked a pair of House candidates pushing economic populism in Pennsylvania and a well-known entity in Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.com
The End of the Voting Rights Act Isn’t Just a “Black Problem”
Preserving racial hierarchy remains one of most animating impulses in American political life. The post The End of the Voting Rights Act Isn’t Just a “Black Problem” appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
May 20, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump Knocks Off Thomas Massie in Heated Primary
President Donald Trump has knocked off another GOP dissident in his effort to cleanse the Republican Party of anyone who has even modestly challenged his agenda. Rep. Thomas Massie lost Tuesday’s Kent...
Mother Jones
May 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Pharma’s legal assault on Medicare negotiations hits a SCOTUS wall
Supreme Court decision not to hear pharma cases gives “strong signal” that Medicare price talks will continue.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.com
Pennsylvania Results: Chris Rabb to Join the Squad in Congress as Bob Brooks Tries to Flip Key Seat
The electoral left won a marquee primary in Philadelphia, while the establishment and progressives united around a firefighters’ union chief in the Lehigh Valley. The post Pennsylvania Results: Chris ...
The Intercept
May 20, 2026 - theintercept.com
‘The crisis is here and now’: Hollywood’s anxiety reshapes California politics
Long a force in presidential politics, the industry is entering the midterms with a more urgent and self-interested agenda.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.com
Raúl Castro, 94-year-old brother of Fidel, indicted on murder charges
The Trump administration’s move against Cuba’s ex-president in the downing of humanitarian planes comes as the cutoff of Venezuelan oil has left Cuba stricken by an energy crisis. The post Raúl Castro...
MS NOW
May 20, 2026 - ms.now
Inside the next phase of OpenAI’s political strategy
As Washington dithers on AI safety, OpenAI’s top lobbyist is persuading blue states to pass laws that advance his plan for a national AI framework — and he says he’s just getting started.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.com
This Gun Shop Stayed Open Despite Repeated Violations. Then a Cop Was Killed With One of Its Guns.
The post This Gun Shop Stayed Open Despite Repeated Violations. Then a Cop Was Killed With One of Its Guns. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 20, 2026 - propublica.org
Far From DC, an Iconic Trail Is Militarized for Trump’s Border Wall
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Video courtesy of the CDT Coalition. Before the Trump administration decided ...
Mother Jones
May 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Before You Invest in Crypto, Watch This Film
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about p...
Mother Jones
May 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
GOP starts to sour on Iran war
Votes in the House and Senate this week to halt the military campaign would prove a stunning embarrassment for the president.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.com
Ken Paxton Wanted to Crack Down on Forum Shopping. Now Lawyers Say He’s Improperly Seeking Out Favorable Courts.
The post Ken Paxton Wanted to Crack Down on Forum Shopping. Now Lawyers Say He’s Improperly Seeking Out Favorable Courts. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 20, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump Has Been Investing in Companies and Then Pumping Them in His Speeches
This story was originally published by Popular Information, a substack publication to which you can subscribe here. On March 11, President Trump took a tour of a manufacturing facility in Reading, Ohi...
Mother Jones
May 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
False Testimony Sent Tony Carruthers to Death Row. Tennessee Is About to Kill Him.
Carruthers’s murder conviction hinged on the claims of paid informant, who has repeatedly recanted his testimony. The post False Testimony Sent Tony Carruthers to Death Row. Tennessee Is About to Kil...
The Intercept
May 20, 2026 - theintercept.com
DOJ brings charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Castro is facing federal charges in connection with the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue planes.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.com
Barney Frank, who led sweeping financial reforms, dies at 86
“This country has never had a congressman like Barney Frank, and the House of Representatives will not be the same without him,” President Barack Obama said at the time of his retirement.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.com
Immigration activists whose homes were raided accuse federal agents of intimidation campaign
VC Defensa organizes ICE patrols, a hotline and community support for immigrants in Ventura county, CaliforniaFederal agents have raided the homes of three southern California immigration activists in...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
After Trump became a problem for Cassidy, Cassidy is becoming a problem for Trump
Hell hath no fury like a Republican senator scorned by his own party’s president. The post After Trump became a problem for Cassidy, Cassidy is becoming a problem for Trump appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 20, 2026 - ms.now
Trump completed his revenge tour. Allies wonder what it cost.
At the end of a month that put on full display Trump’s dominance over his own party, his season of settling scores may not have advanced the ball toward November.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.com
Trump dispatched some Republican foes, but his momentum is still a mirage
Whether he wants to admit it or not, the president is racking up legislative defeats, even as he racks up primary wins. The post Trump dispatched some Republican foes, but his momentum is still a mira...
MS NOW
May 20, 2026 - ms.now
How much more will Republicans tolerate?
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Trump’s slush fund, 7 out of 10 Americans oppose AI data centers in their areas, and more. The post How much more will Republicans tolerate? appe...
MS NOW
May 20, 2026 - ms.now
Senators think they hold the key to a college athletics bill demanded by Trump
The Senate’s key negotiators are talking daily on how to clinch a deal to help regulate a beleaguered, multibillion-dollar industry.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.com
The most important election is the one most Americans skip
Campaign sings during a campaign event for Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky. | Jeffrey Dean/Bloomberg via Getty Images Iran gridlock and middling China trips aside, President Donald Tr...
Vox
May 20, 2026 - vox.com
Thomas Massie warns Republicans not to learn the wrong lesson from his loss
Republicans think Massie’s loss is a warning sign not to cross Trump. Massie thinks it’s a warning for the GOP. The post Thomas Massie warns Republicans not to learn the wrong lesson from his loss app...
MS NOW
May 20, 2026 - ms.now
How our healthcare and carceral systems failed Samantha Randazzo
At nine months pregnant, the 33-year-old deserved medical care and human dignity. Instead, she was forced to give birth in a New York City courtroom. The post How our healthcare and carceral systems f...
MS NOW
May 20, 2026 - ms.now
Man jailed 37 days for Charlie Kirk social media post wins $835,000 settlement
“In America, we do not jail people for political speech,” retired officer Larry Bushart said in his complaint against Tennessee law enforcement. The post Man jailed 37 days for Charlie Kirk social med...
MS NOW
May 20, 2026 - ms.now
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.20.26: Massie latest member to lose in GOP primary
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.20.26: Massie latest member to lose in GOP primary appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 20, 2026 - ms.now
‘Everything in Life Should Not Be a Gambling Experience’
There’s supposed to be a line between investing and gambling. Congress might have to define the difference.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.com
Eva v Goliath: the 20-year-old climate activist taking on Trump and the fossil fuel industry
Young Americans are suing the president for violating rights with executive orders that fuel the climate crisisEva Lighthiser was at a dorm party on her Colorado college campus last month when she had...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime
Charges filed in Miami against 94-year-old for allegedly shooting down exiles’ planes in 1996The United States issued a federal criminal indictment against Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, and fi...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Israeli security minister stirs diplomatic outrage with flotilla activist abuse video
Far-right figure Itamar Ben-Gvir shares footage of himself taunting bound international detaineesMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has sp...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s allies in danger of scraping false hope from Maga victory in Kentucky primary
US president, like a cult leader whose commune keeps getting smaller, commands fierce loyalty from a shrinking base“Thomas Massie caught in a throuple!” screamed the AI-generated attack ad that showed...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tell us: have you emigrated because of rising anti-migrant sentiment?
We would like to hear from people who have emigrated - or are considering doing so – due to rising anti-migration sentiment or policiesThe Unite the Kingdom march attracted tens of thousands of peopl...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
YOLO for GOP members? What unencumbered Republicans could mean for Trump's agenda
In a Republican-led Congress defined by deference to President Donald Trump, there's a small but steadily growing cohort who have found themselves more willing to break with the White House.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 20, 2026 - pbs.org
Stephanie Ruhle: Trump’s multimillion-dollar stock trades are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’
The MS NOW host pulled back the curtain on the president’s “astounding investment activity” after a new financial disclosure set off ethics concerns. The post Stephanie Ruhle: Trump’s multimillion-dol...
MS NOW
May 20, 2026 - ms.now
Norwegian court blocks extradition to Greece of migrant rights activist
Case hailed as human rights victory as Tromsø court says Tommy Olsen’s actions are lawful and protected under international treatiesThe decision of a Norwegian appeals court to dismiss the extradition...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP. 6 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
While President Donald Trump has racked up several wins this primary season, this one perhaps sends an even more forceful message to the president's Republican critics.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 20, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s Iran War: America’s Loss Is China’s Win
Phillips O’Brien on the global fallout of Putin’s war in Russia, Trump’s war in Iran, and MAGA’s indifference toward Taiwan. Plus: Trump’s new slush fund and What Science Says About Astrology.
The Atlantic
May 20, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Destroyed USAID. Now People Are Dying.
When Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, went looking for government agencies to axe last year, one of its first targets was the US Agency for International Development. Establis...
Mother Jones
May 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump-Backed Candidate Unseats Massie in $33 Million Primary House Race
Trump's endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein, won the primary race by more than 10 points.
Truthout
May 20, 2026 - truthout.org
After Months of Failed Votes, Senate Finally Advances Iran War Powers Resolution
Sen. Bill Cassidy voted in favor of the resolution days after losing his primary race to a Trump-endorsed candidate.
Truthout
May 20, 2026 - truthout.org
World Cup Players Say FIFA Heat Policies Fall Short Amid Climate Crisis Threat
In addition to heat mitigation, players are demanding that FIFA take proactive steps to address the climate crisis.
Truthout
May 20, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Tests Constitutional Limits
The deal the president reached with his own subordinates relies on a mechanism created by Congress that legal experts had warned was subject to manipulation.
NYT > Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump’s Payout Fund
The two officers accused the administration of creating a “slush fund” to reward rioters and groups that committed violence on behalf of President Trump.
NYT > Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Prison to Pardons to Payouts: Jan. 6 Rioters Are Elated at Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund
The possibility that people who ransacked the Capitol could get money from the government they attacked is the latest head-spinning twist in President Trump’s effort to rewrite the history of Jan. 6.
NYT > Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Rubio, in Video, Urges Cubans to Align With Trump Administration
In a rare direct address, Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed the former leader Raúl Castro for the country’s longstanding electricity and resource shortages.
NYT > Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Iran Threatens to Strike Beyond the Middle East if the U.S. Resumes Attacks
The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed strikes.
NYT > Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Spooks hotel’: inside the five-star nerve centre of the US takeover of Venezuela
Diplomats, businessmen and US marines mingle at the JW Marriott hotel in Caracas as deals are done and the country’s resources divvied upOver breakfast in one of the swankiest hotels in Caracas, you c...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Bolivia rocked by protests as US warns of ‘coup d’état’
Clashes between demonstrators and police in La Paz have entered second week, shaking centre-right presidentProtests blocking roads across Bolivia and turning the centre of the capital, La Paz, into a ...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Xi and Putin condemn ‘irresponsible’ US foreign policy at Beijing summit
Chinese and Russian leaders boast of close ties and warn ‘of a drift back to the law of the jungle’Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin issued a joint condemnation of “irresponsible” US foreign policy on Wed...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pedro Almodóvar says film-makers have a ‘moral duty’ to speak out against the far right
‘Europe must never be subjected to Trump’ says Spanish film-maker at a Cannes press conference for his new film, Bitter ChristmasPedro Almodóvar has argued that film-makers have a “moral duty” to spea...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Watch: Did Trump and Putin get the same treatment in China?
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russia's Vladimir Putin with a near-identical ceremony to Trump's last week.
BBC News
May 20, 2026 - bbc.com
WATCH: U.S. announces indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalate...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 20, 2026 - pbs.org
How Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, toppled by Trump, charted his own way
President Donald Trump reserved his fiercest attacks for Massie, a quirky conservative who had become among the most powerful rank-and-file Republicans in the House because of his willingness to vote ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 20, 2026 - pbs.org
Contributor: Trump has left himself only bad options on Iran
The president's missteps led to Iran's current stockpile of nuclear material and Tehran's control of the Strait of Hormuz.
World & Nation
May 20, 2026 - latimes.com
Democracy Now! 2026-05-20 Wednesday
Headlines for May 20, 2026; “Dictatorship in Action”: David Cay Johnston on $1.8B Slush Fund & Shielding Trumps “Forever” from IRS; Report from Havana: Cubans Starving & Dying Because of Intensified U...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 20, 2026 - democracynow.org
Kentucky Primary-Election Results: Thomas Massie Loses
The outspoken critic of President Trump fails to hold on to his seat in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 20, 2026 - newyorker.com
House Passes Housing Bill, Uniting on a Measure to Bring Down Costs
The legislation, which had been stalled amid Republican divisions, passed overwhelmingly, signaling an eagerness in both parties to address affordability in an election year.
NYT > Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
With Massie’s Primary Defeat in Kentucky, Trump’s Revenge Tour Continues. But Headwinds Loom.
He has used his sway with his base to oust wayward Republicans more than he has made inroads with the independents his party needs to defeat Democrats in November.
NYT > Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Candidates Backed by Trump, Ocasio-Cortez Triumph in Key House Primaries
The president’s preferred candidate ousted an incumbent in Kentucky, while a Democratic primary in Pennsylvania was a win for the democratic socialists.
NYT > Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
And, lo! The latest fad diet is upon us – and it’s called ‘eating biblically’ | Arwa Mahdawi
Some Christian conservatives are only eating foods mentioned in the Bible. At least Jesus wasn’t devouring ultra-processed sausage rolls ...It looks like all the raw milk Conservatives have been chugg...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
January 6 officers sue Trump over $1.8bn fund, alleging ‘presidential corruption’
Retired Capitol police officer and DC officer allege Trump’s $1.8bn fund unlawfully rewards January 6 rioters and alliesUS politics live – latest updatesTwo police officers who clashed with rioters at...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
US and Israel ‘hoped to install Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader’
Airstrike at the start of the war was aimed at freeing populist ex-president from house arrest, US newspaper claimsMiddle East crisis – live updatesFresh questions have been raised over the US and Isr...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Are Xi and Putin still ‘best friends’? - The Latest
Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin to Beijing with pomp and pageantry, just days after hosting Donald Trump. But as Russia’s war in Ukraine makes Moscow increasingly dependent on China, and western le...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Musk and the US government fought an AI anti-discrimination law. The arguments don’t hold up | Genevieve Smith
The justice department’s lawsuit is part of a federal effort to reframe AI consumer protections as ideological overreachThis April, the US Department of Justice joined Elon Musk’s xAI in suing the sta...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Bryson DeChambeau questions moon landing footage but believes in interdimensional beings ‘for sure’
Golfer makes appearance on Katie Miller’s podcastTwo-time major champion questions Nasa narrativeAs someone who has made much of his devotion to science, Bryson DeChambeau isn’t foolish enough to fall...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tennis players plan ‘work-to-rule’ French Open media protest over prize money
Walkouts to take place at Friday’s press conferencesDispute with grand slams has lasted more than a yearThe world’s top tennis players are planning to protest over prize money by reducing their media ...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
US employers spend more than $1.5bn a year to fight labor unions, report finds
Critics say employers spend money hiring union-avoidance consultants and lawyers while not investing in workersUS employers spend more than $1.5bn a year on labor union opposition efforts, according t...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘The door to the future of Gaza is still closed’: Trump’s reconstruction promises stall
Diplomatic impasse and lack of progress on the ground has left countries that pledged funds to Board of Peace reluctant to payGaza is in a grim limbo more than seven months after Donald Trump brokered...
The Guardian
May 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
BBC News
May 20, 2026 - bbc.com
Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row
The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the prize money on offer.
BBC News
May 20, 2026 - bbc.com
WATCH: 'Day of justice is finally arriving' for Castro family, GOP House members say
Three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that the Justice Department is preparing to seek the indictment against the former Cuban president, connected to his alleged r...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 20, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Trump says he's in 'no hurry' to make an Iran deal
President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday he might be willing to accept a smaller scale deal with Tehran that would simply open the Strait of Hormuz but potentially not address larger goals.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 20, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: After Massie defeat, Trump says it 'doesn't work out well' when GOP members vote against him
President Donald Trump celebrated primary night wins and said GOP leadership "will be all right" on Wednesday.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 20, 2026 - pbs.org
DOJ Says IRS Is “Forever Barred” from Investigating Trump Family Tax Returns
The Justice Department memo was signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who is Trump’s former personal attorney.
Truthout
May 20, 2026 - truthout.org
Seven out of 10 Americans oppose local construction of AI data centers
Majorities across all political parties expressed opposition to data center construction in their areas, citing costs, resource constraints, and environmental impacts. The post Seven out of 10 America...
MS NOW
May 20, 2026 - ms.now
Barney Frank, influential congressman and gay rights hero, dies at 86
The Massachusetts Democrat led a sweeping overhaul of the financial industry and was one of the first openly gay members of Congress.
National
May 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
EU leaders hope Trump trade truce will hold
The agreement still faces a final vote in the European Parliament next month.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 20, 2026 - politico.eu
Senate Republicans angry and alarmed over Trump’s Paxton endorsement
The president's endorsement of Attorney General Ken Paxton has left many Republicans furious, and fearful Democrats can finally flip Texas.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
The Supreme Court just handed down two surprisingly timid Voting Rights Act decisions
Justice Neil Gorsuch wants to make it impossible to sue for violations of the Voting Rights Act. | Mario Tama/Getty Images On Monday, the Supreme Court decided not to thrust another dagger into the ...
Vox
May 19, 2026 - vox.com
Abortion clinic protesters eligible for payouts from new Trump ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The new fund comes as a pro-abortion rights group says threats and violent attacks at clinics are on the rise.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.com
MAGA’s favorite psychedelic
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and podcaster Joe Rogan look on as President Donald Trump shakes hands with W. Bryan Hubbard, CEO of Americans for Ibogaine, during an executive order signing ce...
Vox
May 19, 2026 - vox.com
First, a $1.8 Billion Slush Fund. Now Trump Aims to Weasel Out of IRS Audits “Forever.”
A new addendum to the so-called settlement agreement between Trump and Trump—that is, the Department of Justice and Donald Trump’s personal lawyers—will “forever” prohibit the United States from seeki...
Mother Jones
May 19, 2026 - motherjones.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
Thomas Massie Loses His Seat in a Win for Trump — and AIPAC
The race was widely viewed as a referendum on the president. It was also a test of the pro-Israel lobby’s power. The post Thomas Massie Loses His Seat in a Win for Trump — and AIPAC appeared first on ...
The Intercept
May 19, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump keeps winning against his political foes
First came the Indiana state senators. Then Bill Cassidy. And now Thomas Massie and Brad Raffensperger have fallen.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 19, 2026 - politico.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
Ebola Outbreak Rages After Trump Gutted Global Health Safeguards
“The outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus in the past two weeks show why international threats need an international response.” The post Ebola Outbreak Rages After Trump Gutted Global Health Safeguards a...
The Intercept
May 19, 2026 - theintercept.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
Battle Over Medication Abortion Threatens to Revert US Back to 19th Century
SCOTUS has temporarily paused a Fifth Circuit Court ruling that echoed the Comstock Act of 1873, an anti-obscenity law.
Truthout
May 19, 2026 - truthout.org
News Wrap: Government to drop tax claims and audits of Trump
In our news wrap Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government will drop any tax claims and audits of President Trump, Blanche also defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion '...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump administration moves to roll back limits on forever chemicals in drinking water
The Trump administration is moving to roll back limits on some PFAS, the toxic "forever chemicals" found in the drinking water of millions of Americans. The Biden-era rule set the first national drink...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 19, 2026 - pbs.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
Trump Admin Sanctions Flotilla Activists, Baselessly Claims Ties to Hamas
Israel wants to “criminalize solidarity work,” said one of the activists who was sanctioned.
Truthout
May 19, 2026 - truthout.org
Legal Workers Protest After Woman Forced to Give Birth in Brooklyn Courtroom
“Arraignments have become a place where people now die in cuffs and give birth in cuffs,” said one legal advocate.
Truthout
May 19, 2026 - truthout.org
Blanche Says Trump “Slush Fund” Payouts Could Include Jan. 6 Participants
Among those who could be eligible for payouts are members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
Truthout
May 19, 2026 - truthout.org
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
European Union strikes deal on Trump trade pact
Negotiators said the compromise will give European manufacturers more certainty, even though Brussels can’t guarantee Washington will stick to the deal.