Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-29
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 100 articles from 15 sites. We chose these from 618 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Vox, ProPublica, MS NOW, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, The Intercept, Mother Jones, The Guardian, Truthout, PBS NewsHour - The Latest, NYT > Top Stories, Democracy Now! Audio, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, The Atlantic, World & Nation.
MAGA’s civil war over immigration is over. Silicon Valley lost.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks alongside President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Trump administration announced last F...
Vox
May 28, 2026 - vox.com
The White House Intervened to Get a $620 Million Deal for a Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr.
The post The White House Intervened to Get a $620 Million Deal for a Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 28, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump has made his Senate math a lot harder
The president’s list of frenemies in the Senate keeps getting longer, even as his demands on lawmakers grow more outrageous. The post Trump has made his Senate math a lot harder appeared first on MS N...
MS NOW
May 28, 2026 - ms.now
These detention camps are grotesque money-making machines for the well-connected
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: The condition’s inside the Trump administration’s detention camps, consumer sentiment at a 73-year low, and more. The post These detention camps ...
MS NOW
May 28, 2026 - ms.now
The real lesson of the E. Jean Carroll investigation is Trump’s weakness
E. Jean Carroll attends the 2024 TIME 100 Gala on April 25, 2024, in New York City. | Getty Images for TIME Had you time-traveled back to 2023, and started telling people that President Donald Trump...
Vox
May 28, 2026 - vox.com
Mamdani kills a controversial commission created by Eric Adams — and plans to start one of his own
Uncertainty remains, as members of Adams’ zombie-like commission have vowed to sue for their survival.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - politico.com
Company Behind California Chemical Leak Was Building F-35 Parts Amid Rush of Orders From U.S. and Israel
The military contractor whose leak displaced 50,000 people makes millions aiding fighter jet production for Lockheed Martin. The post Company Behind California Chemical Leak Was Building F-35 Parts Am...
The Intercept
May 28, 2026 - theintercept.com
Brett Kavanaugh just won a surprising victory for racial justice
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion in Pitchford v. Cain. | Aaron Schwartz/AFP via Getty Images Justice Brett Kavanaugh is a Republican. He served in a Republican White House, typical...
Vox
May 28, 2026 - vox.com
Republicans are gutting southern Dem districts. Dems might front-load the South in its 2028 primaries to respond.
Democrats could put up to two southern states in their early primary window for 2028 as the GOP looks to erase their power across the South.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - politico.com
No solace: Inflation rises and the economy slows as the Iran war drags on
The combination of forces bearing down on the economy spells trouble for Republicans in the midterm elections.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - politico.com
Elizabeth Warren Has Some Questions for the Private Prison Executive Running ICE
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has a few questions for the head of ICE. On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Democrat sent a letter to David Venturella, the new acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...
Mother Jones
May 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
Why the Justice Department’s purported pursuit of E. Jean Carroll seems likely to backfire
Does Team Trump really want to remind the public that a jury held the president civilly liable for sexual assault? The post Why the Justice Department’s purported pursuit of E. Jean Carroll seems like...
MS NOW
May 28, 2026 - ms.now
Paxton win sparks GOP money panic
The challenge for both parties is that Texas is a uniquely expensive state to campaign in.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - politico.com
U.S. and Iran appear to reach ceasefire deal, but Trump needs to approve, sources say
The negotiators agreed to a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, sources said. The post U.S. and Iran appear to reach ceasefire...
MS NOW
May 28, 2026 - ms.now
Judge rules Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting can stand for now
A Trump-appointed federal judge wrote that plaintiffs cannot claim irreparable harm because there has been no significant action taken to implement the order yet. The post Judge rules Trump’s executiv...
MS NOW
May 28, 2026 - ms.now
This graduation season, a typical commencement speaker is not onstage
Donald Trump has broken with tradition by largely avoiding graduation ceremonies at private colleges. The post This graduation season, a typical commencement speaker is not onstage appeared first on M...
MS NOW
May 28, 2026 - ms.now
As 2028 approaches, America needs ranked-choice voting more than ever | Jamie Raskin
We need rules for the Democratic primaries that will lift up the voices of talented DemocratsIn democracy, the rules matter. Six months before the midterms, the US supreme court’s Callais decision dra...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
US inflation rose at fastest pace in three years in April as Iran war hikes up prices
Americans are growing frustrated with Trump’s handling of the economy as cost of living soars ahead of midtermsUS inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher ener...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Newsom signs law to shield California elections from federal interference
Governor says law is a response to ‘legitimate anxiety’ about Trump’s tactics targeting Democratic-led cities and statesGavin Newsom, California’s governor, signed legislation on Wednesday that aims t...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Factions inside the Trump administration wrestle over how to handle AI
Trump’s abandoned AI order emerged from weeks of NDA-bound talks with OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - politico.com
A toxic dynamic is taking hold of the Republican Party
Trump’s threats to upend American democracy will only grow more intense as his faction of MAGA diehards keeps shrinking. The post A toxic dynamic is taking hold of the Republican Party appeared first ...
MS NOW
May 28, 2026 - ms.now
Steve Rattner: Consumer sentiment is at a 73-year low
Meanwhile, the disparity in wealth creation has helped fuel dramatically different consumption patterns between wealthy and low-income Americans. The post Steve Rattner: Consumer sentiment is at a 73...
MS NOW
May 28, 2026 - ms.now
Alarming surge in suicides among ICE detainees, investigation reveals
AP review finds unprecedented number of suicide deaths as critics attack failures of Trump’s immigration crackdownBrayan Rayo Garzon was distraught. Detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
JD Vance says Trump ‘pushing forward’ with Golden Dome as he addresses Air Force Academy – US politics live
Vice president says Donald Trump is ‘improving military quality of life’ and says America’s ‘adversaries are studying this country every day’Sign up to the Breaking News US emailIn one of the opinions...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ex-Trump Campaign Chief Funneled Millions of Israeli Government Money to His Longtime Allies’ Companies
New public disclosures reveal a web of right-wing businesses being paid by Israel through Brad Parscale. The post Ex-Trump Campaign Chief Funneled Millions of Israeli Government Money to His Longtime ...
The Intercept
May 28, 2026 - theintercept.com
As inflation worsens, Stephen Miller says Trump is building an ‘extraordinary paradise’
There’s ample reason to believe the American mainstream does not see the status quo as either extraordinary or paradisical. The post As inflation worsens, Stephen Miller says Trump is building an ‘ext...
MS NOW
May 28, 2026 - ms.now
Chris Murphy says midterms could make Trump feel ‘emboldened’ to try to hold onto power
“Make no mistake, he’s building that ballroom because he doesn’t think he’s going anywhere,” the Connecticut Democrat told MS NOW. The post Chris Murphy says midterms could make Trump feel ‘emboldened...
MS NOW
May 28, 2026 - ms.now
Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' could carry a big tax bill, some experts argue
Federal income tax experts tell POLITICO money from the DOJ's Judgment Fund, which the new $1.8 billion program is drawing on, is generally taxable.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - politico.com
The US has deported thousands to third countries. This must stop | James A Goldston and Natasha Arnpriester
Monitors estimate 17,500 people have been sent to countries they may never have visited – and where they could face further dangerJosé Yugar-Cruz spent 17 months in a county jail in Muscatine, Iowa, d...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
If ICE Shows Up at the World Cup, Essential Service Workers Are Ready to Strike
Hotel staff and food service workers who keep SoFi stadium functioning say they’ll walk off the job if ICE is present.
Truthout
May 28, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Nominee Refuses to Say If President Can or Cannot Do “Whatever He Wants”
Matthew Schwartz, a former lawyer for Trump, has been nominated to be a judge on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
Truthout
May 28, 2026 - truthout.org
Biden-Era Advisors Who Oversaw Gaza Genocide Regroup to Shape Dem Foreign Policy
Biden-era advisors are reconvening to plan the party’s approach for the coming election cycle.
Truthout
May 28, 2026 - truthout.org
The people who actually want AI to replace humanity
“I want AI to be a tool that allows human flourishing!” exclaimed Brad Carson, a former member of Congress. “There is an option out there where AI is just a tool for us.” This is a normal thing to sa...
Vox
May 28, 2026 - vox.com
The US keeps finding ways to justify state violence against Cuba | Daniel Mendiola
For centuries, the US has engaged in imperialist intervention in Latin America. The Castro indictment looks like its latest moveOn 20 May, a federal court in the state of Florida indicted the former C...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Humiliated by Iran, the US wants an easy scalp: keep your eyes on Cuba | Owen Jones
The decision to charge Raúl Castro is grimly reminiscent of the run-up to Trump’s military operation in Venezuela. Meanwhile, the Cuban people are suffering needlesslyThe US war machine has turned its...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional Republicans with m...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
MAHA wellness culture is coming for teens. Grown-ups aren’t ready.
This story was originally published in The Highlight, Vox’s member-exclusive magazine. To get access to member-exclusive stories every month, become a Vox Member today. For years, the “Make America H...
Vox
May 28, 2026 - vox.com
US says Iran launched ‘egregious ceasefire violation,’ testing fragile truce
A spate of military strikes comes even as the White House projects confidence that a deal to end the three-month-long war is near.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - politico.com
‘Vibrant as Ever’: Harvard’s Jewish Life Thrives as Trump Investigates
Trump officials have focused on episodes during protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard and other schools. Jews on campus describe a changed atmosphere.
NYT > Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies
US president’s move comes as both sides try to prevent fresh ceasefire breaches scuppering a potential dealMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has circulated a draft peace agreement for the ...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
No Kings event set for 14 June, as Trump celebrates birthday with White House UFC bout
A Night to Build Community will feature concert with Bette Midler, Patti Smith and Rufus Wainwright streaming nationwideSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The No Kings movement has anno...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
“Mind-Bogglingly Crazy”: Climate Experts Alarmed by Europe’s Deadly Spring Heatwaves
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Malcolm Mistry knew it was going to get “very warm, very quickly” on Monday mornin...
Mother Jones
May 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
How Venture Capital Benefits From Zombie Bankruptcies
Julia’s first TikTok to hit a million views came at a price—her job. The video, from April 23, 2024, shows Julia working as a barista at Foxtrot—the “elevated” convenience store chain with dozens of ...
Mother Jones
May 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democracy Now! 2026-05-28 Thursday
Headlines for May 28, 2026; No End in Sight: Israel Expands War on Lebanon, Orders Evacuation of 14% of Country; Ex-Nuclear Negotiator on U.S.-Iran Talks, Abraham Accords & Trump’s Threat to Blow Up O...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 28, 2026 - democracynow.org
What’s Inside New York’s $269 Billion Budget: Second-Home Tax, Restrictions on ICE and More
Gov. Kathy Hochul used the state budget as a vehicle for policy initiatives, including a new second-home tax and a push to make the state less hospitable to immigration agents.
NYT > Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Mamdani Vowed to Back Espaillat. Now He May Endorse a D.S.A. Challenger.
The mayor is seriously considering getting behind Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Representative Adriano Espaillat in an Upper Manhattan House primary.
NYT > Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal
Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’Middle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu has said he has ...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Bipartisan group of ex-federal judges challenges Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Lawsuit says settlement fund was ‘fraud on the court’ that would funnel taxpayer dollars to Trump alliesDozens of former federal judges have joined the push to thwart Donald Trump’s creation of a $1.7...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Inside the luxury hotel at the center of Trump’s deportation deal with Equatorial Guinea
Migrants sent from the US are being held at the Bamy hotel against their will and pressured to leave for their home countriesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAt first glance, the hotel...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Kimmel on Spencer Pratt in the LA mayor’s race: ‘Wasting our time and money to get back on TV’
The late-night host warned viewers about the Trump-esque rise of the ex-reality TV star campaigning to be LA’s mayorJimmy Kimmel spoke about Donald Trump’s fawning cabinet and how his ascent to the Wh...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
EU to discuss potential restrictions on Chinese imports amid fears of overreliance
Concerns among commissioners in bloc that surge in imports could lead to decline similar to that of US rust belt townsEU commissioners will meet on Friday for crunch talks aimed at imposing new restri...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
World almost certain to endure record hot year by 2030, UN warns
Global temperature record could be broken as soon as 2027, with El Niño expected later this yearA record-breaking hot year is almost certain by 2030 as the climate crisis intensifies, the UN’s World M...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Obama’s former speechwriter Ben Rhodes examines America through its 15 most defining speeches
From Frederick Douglass to Obama, Ben Rhodes shares the speeches that explain America in his new book, All We SayDonald Trump “has proven Jeremiah Wright correct about a lot of things”, said Ben Rhode...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
A federal judge in D.C. declines to block Trump's executive order on voting by mail
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump's executive order that calls for restricting mail-in voting. Another judge may rule on the order soon.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - npr.org
WATCH LIVE: Bessent holds White House briefing as jobless claims and inflation rise amid U.S.-Iran war
The Iran war has clouded the economic outlook as higher energy prices squeeze consumers and businesses.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee in Washington, late Wednesday rejected the request by Democrats and civil rights groups that had argued President Donald Trump's order would likely ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
DOJ Begins Investigating E. Jean Carroll, Who Won Two Civil Cases Against Trump
The former magazine columnist prevailed in separate lawsuits against the president for sexual abuse and defamation.
Truthout
May 28, 2026 - truthout.org
ICE Camps Are Not Untouchable. Here’s How Communities Can Push Back
“You can do something. It is within reach. You can have an effect,” says journalist John Washington.
Truthout
May 28, 2026 - truthout.org
The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
NYT > Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Both Parties Kind of Get It Wrong’: The Young Men Who May Swing the Midterms
Many Gen Z men who voted for Donald Trump are dismayed by his time in office. But they say they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either.
NYT > Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Judge Declines, for Now, to Block Mail-In Voting Changes Ordered by Trump
The ruling allowed the Trump administration to continue to pursue changes that include enlisting the Postal Service in checking voters against a national database.
NYT > Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Iran War Lifts a Second Inflation Reading to Highest Level Since 2023
Officials at the central bank have embraced the possibility of higher interest rates to get resurgent inflation under control.
NYT > Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Dell Gets a $9.7 Billion Defense Contract. Trump’s Portfolio Stands to Benefit.
The president’s family says his stock purchases are automatically timed, but recent acquisitions of the computer company’s shares raise questions.
NYT > Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Three Ways Trump Is Losing the War in Iran
Three reasons Trump is losing the war in Iran.
NYT > Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘True patriot’: White House pays bizarre tribute to Harambe 10 years after gorilla’s death
White House made lengthy post about gorilla shot dead at Cincinnati zoo after a toddler entered his enclosure in 2016Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The White House has posted on soc...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Canada get payback on USA to reach world ice hockey championship semi-finals
Canada beat USA 4-0 to reach world semisGoaltender Jet Greaves stars with shutoutFinland beat Czechs to book last-four spotCanada cruised to a 4-0 win over reigning champion the United States to book ...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
US neo-Nazi plotted to kill journalist who reported on him, testimony reveals
Aiden Daniel Cuevas allegedly told undercover officer reporter ‘needed to be taken off the board’An Alabama neo-Nazi accused of trying to start a paramilitary unit to take out “high value targets” aim...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero
Veterans groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want to know why.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 28, 2026 - npr.org
US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US sources say
The framework, which has reportedly yet to be approved by the leaders of the US and Iran, would extend the fragile ceasefire and launch nuclear programme talks.
BBC News
May 28, 2026 - bbc.com
Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
BBC News
May 28, 2026 - bbc.com
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
BBC News
May 28, 2026 - bbc.com
Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.
BBC News
May 28, 2026 - bbc.com
Supreme Court rules for Black death row prisoner from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
By a 5-4 vote, the justices sided with Terry Pitchford, who was sentenced to death for his role in the killing of a grocery store owner.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Conan O'Brien delivers Harvard commencement address
Comedian and television host Conan O'Brien will entertain Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday, at a time when the Ivy League school is in the crosshairs of the Trump administra...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
AP report: Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who successfully sued Trump for sexual abuse and defamation
It's the latest in a series of investigations the Trump administration Justice Department has opened into perceived adversaries of the president.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
The TACO Equilibrium
Oil markets expect Donald Trump to end the Iran war imminently. That might be why he doesn’t.
The Atlantic
May 28, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Calls Somali Americans “Crooks” in Racist Cabinet Rant
The president has a long history of spewing racist rhetoric, including multiple times in recent months.
Truthout
May 28, 2026 - truthout.org
Our quest for a new species
Vox is setting out to discover a new animal species in the heart of New York City. In collaboration with several research and nonprofit groups — including the Central Park Conservancy and Prospect Pa...
Vox
May 28, 2026 - vox.com
NYC is full of undiscovered species — and we’ve hatched a plan to find one
A view of the New York City skyline from Central Park. | Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images New York City is one of the most well-explored places on Earth. Established n...
Vox
May 28, 2026 - vox.com
Newsom vows 100 percent tax on DOJ ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ payouts
His pledge mirrors Democratic efforts in New York and New Jersey.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 27, 2026 - politico.com
Sunrise Movement Backs Saikat Chakrabarti, Progressive Firebrand Behind the Green New Deal
The former AOC staffer is an at-times divisive figure known for provoking the political establishment. Sunrise argues he’s needed in Congress to take on Trump. The post Sunrise Movement Backs Saikat C...
The Intercept
May 27, 2026 - theintercept.com
Pentagon puts building blocks in place for Cuba invasion
The Navy’s presence in the Caribbean has not reduced despite the Iran war.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 27, 2026 - politico.com
They’re All Ken Paxton Now
When President Donald Trump endorsed Texas attorney general Ken Paxton earlier this month in his race to unseat four-term GOP Sen. John Cornyn, it fell to Lindsey Graham—as it so often does—to say the...
Mother Jones
May 27, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘We are not criminals’: protests erupt as hunger strike rocks New Jersey ICE jail
A day after ICE officials pepper-spray senator, tensions ramp up outside facility on fifth day of hunger and labor strikeChaos breaks out at New Jersey immigration detention center – in picturesProtes...
The Guardian
May 27, 2026 - theguardian.com
Wife of Hunger Strike Organizer at Delaney Hall ICE Jail Speaks Out
“Their demands are not to get better conditions. Their demands are to get freed and be heard,” Gabriela Soto said.
Truthout
May 27, 2026 - truthout.org
The Texas Senate candidates have two radically different visions of Christianity
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to supporters on May 26, 2026, in Plano, Texas. | Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Now that Ken Paxton, the conser...
Vox
May 27, 2026 - vox.com
Poll shows Becerra opening lead in California governor’s race
The Democratic frontrunner is in position to draw a Republican matchup in November.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 27, 2026 - politico.com
Cuban diplomat says Havana not seeking conflict but ready to defend itself against U.S.
Cuba received a tranche of humanitarian aid from China this week as people there experience severe hunger due to food shortages and economic crisis. It comes as the Trump administration maintains that...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 27, 2026 - pbs.org
Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as “Vindictive”
Abrego Garcia was the “victim of a politicized, vindictive White House,” one of his lawyers said.
Truthout
May 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Newsom vows to levy 100% tax on California recipients of Trump's $1.8-billion 'slush fund'
Gov. Gavin Newsom has threatened to tax 100% of the money Californians receive from President Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund for his political allies.
World & Nation
May 27, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump White House Advances Plan Requiring Federal Workers to Sign NDAs
One critic of the policy said it would “kneecap whistleblower protections" and “undermine the First Amendment.”
Truthout
May 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Joe Biden’s disastrous debate with Trump ‘frightened’ Jill Biden
The former first lady said in a CBS News interview she thought her husband was “having a stroke.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 27, 2026 - politico.com
Paxton's win over Cornyn sets up high-stakes Texas clash with Talarico
President Trump again proved his political power in Texas as his endorsed candidate in the Senate primary won in a landslide. Ken Paxton secured the GOP nomination, beating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn....
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 27, 2026 - pbs.org
News Wrap: 11 presumed dead after Washington paper mill tank implosion
In our news wrap Wednesday, authorities say the presumed death toll is 11 after an implosion at a paper mill in Washington, peace talks between the U.S. and Iran remain in flux, Hamas says Israeli air...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 27, 2026 - pbs.org
What the Hell Is That Thing?
At first, when I saw these photos of curling scaffolding outside the White House, I thought construction was beginning on the Trump Arch. That assumption, however, shows my limited fluency in Donald T...
Mother Jones
May 27, 2026 - motherjones.com
NC GOP Lawmakers Propose Amendment Legalizing Murder to Stop Abortions
The amendment has little chance of advancing, but should be taken “very seriously,” abortion rights advocates maintain.
Truthout
May 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Are the Democrats ready to win in Texas?
The Senate race in Texas could determine which party controls Congress.
BBC News
May 27, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
No Way to Make a Deal
The agreement that Trump wants to strike with Iran keeps eluding him.
The Atlantic
May 27, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Has Trump Corrupted the Military?
Representative Jason Crow on the chaos at Pete Hegseth’s “Department of War.” Plus: Trump’s Iran defeat and James Boswell’s The Life of Samuel Johnson.
The Atlantic
May 27, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Everyone’s on GLP-1s. But at What Cost?
When Layla Taylor, the 25-year-old Utah influencer and member of MomTok, went public with her use of the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide in the latest season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, her pain was p...