Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-26
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 63 articles from 11 sites. We chose these from 619 articles found on 18 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Vox, MS NOW, Mother Jones, The Guardian, PBS NewsHour - The Latest, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis, NYT > Top Stories, Truthout, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, The Atlantic.
Anti-abortion activists' frustrations escalate after abortion pill ruling
Abortion opponents are demanding action from the FDA and other federal agencies.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - politico.com
Canadians are folding on Vegas. Democrats see a royal flush.
Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.) and other Democrats are focusing on the dropoff of Canadian tourists heading into the midterms.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - politico.com
‘Rabbit holes all over the place’: How hard it would be for Trump to rebuild Cuba
The Trump administration continues to ratchet up economic pressure on Cuba and is inching closer to military action as it looks to weaken or even topple the regime there.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - politico.com
Renewable energy just broke a 100-year-old streak
The rest of the world is building solar farms and battery plants as fast as the supply chains allow. The United States is trying to run against a market it no longer controls. | Ritesh Shukla/Getty Im...
Vox
May 25, 2026 - vox.com
Local DAs warn federal agents against showing up at polling places, threaten prosecution
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner told MS NOW that any agent who intimidates voters “better get ready for the handcuffs.” The post Local DAs warn federal agents against showing up at pollin...
MS NOW
May 25, 2026 - ms.now
Elon Musk is losing the culture war — he just doesn’t know it yet
Musk’s one-man battle against “The Odyssey” is another symptom of his waning influence on the world outside the hothouse of X. The post Elon Musk is losing the culture war — he just doesn’t know it ye...
MS NOW
May 25, 2026 - ms.now
The Pentagon Could Name Thousands of Unknown Soldiers. Families Want to Know Why It Hasn’t.
This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter. Buried beneath the curved, sweeping ...
Mother Jones
May 25, 2026 - motherjones.com
I’m not voting for Spencer Pratt — but I’m still glad he’s running for L.A. mayor
Yes, it’s quite likely Pratt’s not up for the job. But the city’s political class hardly inspires confidence. The post I’m not voting for Spencer Pratt — but I’m still glad he’s running for L.A. mayor...
MS NOW
May 25, 2026 - ms.now
Why we need a Memorial Day for civilian victims of war
Headstones and American flags are seen at the Arlington National Cemetery during the Memorial Day, which is held annually to honor those who died while serving in the armed forces. | Celal Gunes/Anado...
Vox
May 25, 2026 - vox.com
Facing voter angst over housing costs, Congress targets Wall Street landlords
A popular policy to limit large institutional investors’ ownership of housing is unlikely to impact most Americans.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - politico.com
Protesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey detention center
Protesters say agents used pepper spray and batons in clash outside Delaney Hall where a hunger strike is under wayProtesters outside a New Jersey migrant detention center where a hunger strike is und...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Each side spins a different story about the US-Iran peace talks – but Tehran may have the last word | Rajan Menon
The twists and turns in this saga are bewildering, but Donald Trump appears to have the cards stacked against himFor those following the crisis between the US and Iran, the past few days have been bew...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Charlie Sykes slams Trump’s arch as a monument to his ‘massive ego’
“At least the ballroom, they tried to put some lipstick on it by saying, ‘We need it for security,’” Sykes said. “What the hell do you do with an arch?” The post Charlie Sykes slams Trump’s arch as a ...
MS NOW
May 25, 2026 - ms.now
Oppressing women is how authoritarianism begins. So listen to what Reform is saying | Zoe Williams
We saw it when Russia jailed members of Pussy Riot, and again when the US overturned Roe v Wade: misogyny is a powerful political weapon. Let’s focus on fighting it, not ‘understanding’ itIn preparati...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
The pope takes on AI
Pope Leo XIV gestures as he addresses the crowd during the weekly general audience at St Peter's Square in the Vatican on May 20, 2026. | Tiziana Fabi/AFP via Getty Images Monday morning, the Roman ...
Vox
May 25, 2026 - vox.com
Pope Leo XIV apologizes for Vatican’s role in legitimizing slavery
No pope had ever publicly acknowledged the Vatican’s role in giving European sovereigns explicit authority to subjugate and enslave “infidels.” The post Pope Leo XIV apologizes for Vatican’s role in ...
MS NOW
May 25, 2026 - ms.now
The Pentagon can honor our military dead this Memorial Day by committing to fight the right way
Our military has strived mightily since its Vietnam War nadir to ensure that the American way of fighting comports with the law of war and American values. The post The Pentagon can honor our military...
MS NOW
May 25, 2026 - ms.now
‘A bridge, not an obstacle’: is Armenia a new crossroads between east and west?
As former Soviet Republic goes to the polls, it finds itself in a strategic tug of war between Russia, the US, Turkey, Europe and AzerbaijanTo describe Yerevan, a charming city of liberal values encas...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports
The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called "sanctuary ci...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 25, 2026 - pbs.org
How to make the most important choice of your life
The average person works 80,000 hours over the course of their career. Ideally, that time should be fulfilling, well-paid, and spent doing things that make the world a better place. Of course that’s ...
Vox
May 25, 2026 - vox.com
Cancer nearly left my kids without a mom. Funding cuts may halt the science that saved me.
The Trump administration proposes cutting $6 billion from the National Institutes of Health. Philanthropy cannot replicate the scale of government-backed research. The post Cancer nearly left my kids...
MS NOW
May 25, 2026 - ms.now
Why Any Plausible Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Trump
Even as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power of regime hard-liner...
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 25, 2026 - newyorker.com
Massie files to run in 2028 after losing House primary
The Kentucky Republican was ousted after a challenge from a Trump-backed opponent.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s Self-Indulgent Streak Deepens G.O.P. Fears He Is Risking Losses in Midterms
“The stupid stuff is killing our chances,” said a retiring Republican senator.
NYT > Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - nytimes.com
The world is heading toward a financial crisis – the state of US politics has left us ill-prepared
Trump’s second term has revealed that Washington’s policy response to such a crisis will be misguided and full of chaosA bona fide financial crisis has not broken out since the US housing meltdown of ...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Heatwave hell: are soaring temperatures the new normal? - The Latest
The UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures in an unprecedented May heatwave, while large parts of Europe are also facing blistering conditions. As the climate crisis makes extreme heat more l...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Angela Merkel won’t be negotiating with Putin – but the rumour reflects a truth about the Ukraine war | Nathalie Tocci
In Kyiv, I found a mood of confidence. Ukrainians know that Russia is creaking and that Europe has their backDiscussions are said to be under way as to which former European heavyweights should repres...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Parts of England expected to hit 35C in ‘unprecedented’ May heatwave
Monday predicted to be hottest May day on record by large margin, as climate crisis makes 30C days more commonTemperatures are expected to hit 35C in parts of England on Monday, in an “unprecedented” ...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Venezuela inmates occupy prison roof and set fire to mattresses to highlight alleged abuse
Inmates at Barinas prison allege they were peacefully protesting when prison staff opened fire, leaving some woundedInmates at Venezuela’s western Barinas prison staged a protest on its roof on Sunday...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
What to expect in the Texas US Senate Republican primary runoff
Voters in the Lone Star State will make their second attempt to nominate a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in a primary runoff election on Tuesday, the electoral version of the Texas two-step.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 25, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump Has Turned Venezuela Into a 21st Century US Protectorate
Trump has imposed a radical reorientation of Venezuela's international place within the global world order.
Truthout
May 25, 2026 - truthout.org
The most underrated sites at our national parks — according to a guy who’s seen them all
John Day Fossil Beds | Bernard Friel/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Before Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy took his great big American road trip, Mikah Meyer did it first. Meyer i...
Vox
May 25, 2026 - vox.com
Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal
President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.
NYT > Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - nytimes.com
What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?
The diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as part of the peace talks with Iran, Mr. Trump wants other states to join.
NYT > Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - nytimes.com
Absent Congressman Calls Allies, but Stops Short of Public Appearance
Republican officials said they have talked to Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for weeks. His office said Mr. Kean will eventually explain his absence.
NYT > Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - nytimes.com
Were the Constitution’s Authors a Little Too Optimistic?
The nation’s founding document has a blind spot. Trump is making it visible.
NYT > Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - nytimes.com
Iran Is Trolling Us and We’re Not Doing Anything About It
This is a novel form of propaganda.
NYT > Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - nytimes.com
The language of the American presidency doesn’t apply to Trump | Robert Reich
Trump and his allies have so undermined the US government that we need a new vocabulary to describe themWords matter. When describing a government, they inevitably carry moral weight.Over the past 16 ...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress
Tehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is immi...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Tower in Georgia to be built on land part-owned by son of US sanctions-hit leader
Links between Trump Organization and Ivanishvili family for Tbilisi skyscraper raise new conflict of interest concernsA Trump Tower planned for the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, is to be built on land cu...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Written under collapsing ceilings, typed on phones: the poetry bringing Palestine to the world
Two new poetry collections tackle themes of trauma, exile, resistance and love amid conflict in Gaza Poetry may not be the best response to aerial bombardment, but for many Palestinians it has become ...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
The BHP files: World’s biggest miner BHP backtracks on climate action with key projects put on ice, leaked documents reveal
Exclusive: Cache of internal documents leaked to the Guardian and the ABC’s Four Corners show multinational has war-gamed ways to massively delay decarbonisationRevealed: the internal BHP memo that sl...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Far-right Elam party inspired by Golden Dawn makes gains in Cyprus election
Strongly anti-Turkish party doubles its seats although mainstream parties did not see vote crumble as predictedAn anti-immigrant far-right party, inspired by Greece’s defunct neo-Nazi Golden Dawn, mad...
The Guardian
May 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says more countries should normalize ties with Israel in any Iran deal
President Trump's latest demand has tempered expectations for an imminent deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile, an Iranian delegation arrived in Doha on Monday for more talks.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 25, 2026 - npr.org
Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump said Monday that any agreement with Iran should include a requirement for several additional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 25, 2026 - pbs.org
Our National Debt Is a Problem
If you’re not worried about this country’s fiscal outlook, you’re not paying attention.
The Atlantic
May 25, 2026 - theatlantic.com
A Minute of Silence Isn’t Enough to Reflect on the US’s Death and Destruction
Let’s stop lying to ourselves on Memorial Day and instead try exploring the full truth about war in all its evil.
Truthout
May 25, 2026 - truthout.org
How Problematic Is Patriotism?
National pride in America has plummeted in the Trump era. Is it worth trying to salvage?
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 25, 2026 - newyorker.com
Dana White Thinks Everyone’s a Fighter
The U.F.C. president on his decades of friendship with Donald Trump, his relationship with Joe Rogan, and his “awesome” night at the White House Correspondents’ dinner.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
May 25, 2026 - newyorker.com
Trump’s Iran deal up in the air amid GOP blowback
“We're talking about a posture where we may accept the nuclear material remaining in Iran? How does that make sense at all?” Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said. The post Trump’s Iran deal up in the air am...
MS NOW
May 24, 2026 - ms.now
Is Pope Leo Joining the Anti-AI Resistance?
Having spoken out for the welfare of immigrants and against the war in Iran—and drawn the ire of some American conservatives in the process—Pope Leo XIV is now calling on the world to safeguard human ...
Mother Jones
May 24, 2026 - motherjones.com
Texas GOP runoff suddenly looks like a potential wipeout — according to prediction markets
A presidential endorsement has sent challenger Attorney General Ken Paxton’s chances surging online. The post Texas GOP runoff suddenly looks like a potential wipeout — according to prediction markets...
MS NOW
May 24, 2026 - ms.now
Republican Infighting Erupts Over Trump’s Emerging Iran Deal
Is there a deal? Is there not a deal? The fawning quarters of the right-wing press have spent the weekend so far gushing about how late and hard President Donald Trump is working on a deal to end his ...
Mother Jones
May 24, 2026 - motherjones.com
British Royal Navy prepares to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz
British forces have been training to assist with high-tech mine-sweeping capabilities once the U.S. and Iran can reach a deal to end fighting. The post British Royal Navy prepares to clear mines in St...
MS NOW
May 24, 2026 - ms.now
Tulsi Gabbard Exit Marks Fourth Woman to Leave Trump Cabinet
Resignations and firings have further narrowed diversity in Trump’s Cabinet.
Truthout
May 24, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump has ‘alienated’ voters ahead of midterms, warns ousted Republican Thomas Massie
GOP congressman says his party is set to count cost of ‘Trump disappointment syndrome’ after primary defeatDonald Trump’s Republican party is on course for a damaging rejection at the ballot box in No...
The Guardian
May 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
DOJ Just Shut Disabled People Out of Essential Online Services for Another Year
Disability rights advocates say everything from filing for unemployment to voting in the midterms just got much harder.
Truthout
May 24, 2026 - truthout.org
Overheated chemical tank in southern California ‘will fail’, EPA chief says
Lee Zeldin says ‘low-volume release’ of flammable chemicals is most likely amid fears of explosion at Orange county facility near DisneylandGovernment officials in Orange county, California, have warn...
The Guardian
May 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump's emerging plan to end Iran war draws criticism from hard-line Republicans
President Donald Trump's emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 24, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump says not to rush as U.S. nears potential Iran deal
The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The A...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 24, 2026 - pbs.org
Why Trump Lost
The president failed to deliver on his Iran bluster, and in the end fooled only himself.
The Atlantic
May 24, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Trump Administration Is Shielding Prediction Markets
A recent report found CFTC staff were put on leave after questioning Trump-linked betting markets.
Truthout
May 24, 2026 - truthout.org
How Trump Created a Slush Fund for His Allies
The President may have committed the rare offense that turns Republican lawmakers against him.