Liberal Reporting for 2026-05-30
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 96 articles from 16 sites. We chose these from 645 articles found on 18 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Intercept, Mother Jones, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, MS NOW, Vox, The Guardian, ProPublica, Truthout, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, PBS NewsHour - The Latest, National, World & Nation, The Atlantic, Democracy Now! Audio, BBC News.
The Race to Build AI Data Centers — Before the People Can Protest
From Utah to Georgia, communities are demanding data center moratoriums as concerns move from local zoning fights into national politics. The post The Race to Build AI Data Centers — Before the People...
The Intercept
May 29, 2026 - theintercept.com
A Bernie-Backed Community College Professor Fights for the Soul of the Democratic Party
At campaign stops across California’s Central Valley, Randy Villegas asks a simple question: Do you or someone you know drive to Tijuana to get medicine or fix your teeth? Almost inevitably, hands go ...
Mother Jones
May 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
ICE Pepper-Sprayed, Beat Detainees for Protesting “Horrific Conditions” In Delaney Hall Jail
Detainees told a visiting member of Congress that the attacks were “retribution for the ongoing hunger strike.” The post ICE Pepper-Sprayed, Beat Detainees for Protesting “Horrific Conditions” In Dela...
The Intercept
May 29, 2026 - theintercept.com
Poll: Trump’s economic message isn't breaking through
New results from The POLITICO Poll underscore the challenge facing the president and Republicans, who are eager to channel voters’ cost of living concerns into a winning midterm message.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
Making a profit off ‘misery’: Cory Booker calls for closure of New Jersey ICE facility
Migrants inside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center operated by GEO Group, are reportedly on a hunger strike after complaining of inhumane conditions. The post Making a profit off ‘misery’: Cory Boo...
MS NOW
May 29, 2026 - ms.now
Andy Kim: Nothing’s Improved Since Minnesota—Except Private Prison Profits
“I certainly didn’t see anything at Delaney Hall that gives me a sense that things have changed since Minnesota,” Andy Kim told me. The New Jersey senator, a first-term Democrat, drew headlines Monday...
Mother Jones
May 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Judge pauses Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The temporary order halts any payments from the controversial fund.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
State Dems race to tax payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
Democrats in blue states are coordinating their response to the $1.8 billion Justice Department fund, but could face legislative and legal roadblocks.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
Millions of Americans are losing their health insurance
The US uninsured rate is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. | Malte Mueller/Getty Images One of the clearest success stories in US healthcare over the past 20 years has been the dra...
Vox
May 29, 2026 - vox.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition
In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 29, 2026 - ms.now
Watch: The Violent ICE Crackdown Comes to New Jersey
For the past week, anti-ICE activists have been protesting at Delaney Hall, an immigration detention facility where detainees have reportedly engaged in a hunger strike. As journalist Amanda Moore exp...
Mother Jones
May 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Los Angeles Left Is at War With Itself Over the Mayor’s Race
Rae Huang supporters say Nithya Raman is compromised. Raman’s base calls Huang a spoiler. Looming over it all: reality TV star Spencer Pratt. The post The Los Angeles Left Is at War With Itself Over t...
The Intercept
May 29, 2026 - theintercept.com
ICE agent sought in Minneapolis shooting arrested in Texas
The immigration agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant and lying about it was arrested in Texas, law enforcement officials said. The post ICE agent sought in Minneapolis shooting arrested i...
MS NOW
May 29, 2026 - ms.now
Trump says he’ll make ‘final determination’ on Iran deal after Situation Room meeting
Negotiators have agreed to a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, sources said. The post Trump says he’ll make ‘final determina...
MS NOW
May 29, 2026 - ms.now
Louisiana Republicans pass gerrymandered map that eliminates majority-Black district
The new map has five of the state’s six House districts as GOP-leaning.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
Oil money is taking center stage in the California governor’s race
Oil industry spending has emerged as a centerpiece issue in the contest.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
Montana senator wants monkey bite, and lab where it happened, investigated
Tim Sheehy’s request comes after a monkey with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever bit a researcher at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
The strange tale of Eric Adams’ largest reelection campaign contract
The deal involved the Jonas Brothers’ manager, the prospect of a $1 million payday and consulting services that even one of Adams’ own advisers called “wacky.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
The Kennedy Center Was Part of DC Life. Trump Destroyed It.
On a glorious Sunday morning in May, a friend and I arrived at a Metro station in Northwest Washington, DC, to board a special coach organized by the Washington National Opera. Its destination was Bal...
Mother Jones
May 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
The simple detail Bessent struggles to grasp about putting Trump’s face on a $250 bill
July 4, 2026, will be a day to celebrate a nation, not a person. We’re a country, not an authoritarian personality cult. The post The simple detail Bessent struggles to grasp about putting Trump’s fac...
MS NOW
May 29, 2026 - ms.now
Pam Bondi is set for another Hill grilling — but not the one some lawmakers hoped for
The ousted former attorney general is scheduled to answer questions Friday from the House Oversight Committee on how she handled the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
Harvey Levin’s latest project: Spencer Pratt for LA mayor
The Los Angeles mayoral race is turning into a measure of Levin's political power.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
After Uvalde, Texas Stuffed Schools Full of Cops. They Brutalized Students.
Texas’s response to school shootings was as predictable as it was doomed to produce only more violence in schools — violence by cops. The post After Uvalde, Texas Stuffed Schools Full of Cops. They Br...
The Intercept
May 29, 2026 - theintercept.com
Bondi shifts responsibility for Epstein files’ release to Todd Blanche, making him Democrats’ next target
The former attorney general spoke to lawmakers behind closed doors as Democrats and victims of Epstein complained about the Trump administration’s lack of transparency.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
ICE agent arrested over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minnesota
Christian Castro was charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime after video emerged of non-fatal shooting in JanuarySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal immigration offic...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
ABC slams FCC Chairman Carr while asking for renewal of its broadcast licenses
The network grudgingly filed its paperwork, alongside accusations that the FCC was engaged in a campaign of “unconstitutional retaliation and coercion.” The post ABC slams FCC Chairman Carr while aski...
MS NOW
May 29, 2026 - ms.now
Second poll shows Becerra’s ahead in California governor’s race
The Berkeley survey suggests the former Health secretary is edging out billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer ahead of Tuesday’s top-two primary.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
Alaska’s Deteriorating Schools Could Receive More Than $148 Million for Repairs. It’s a Fraction of What They Need.
The post Alaska’s Deteriorating Schools Could Receive More Than $148 Million for Repairs. It’s a Fraction of What They Need. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 29, 2026 - propublica.org
The GOP Is Targeting Black Voters in the Former Confederacy With Surgical Precision
Republican attempts to erase Black representation in the wake of the Supreme Court’s destruction of the Voting Rights Act have hit a few roadblocks in recent days. A federal court found that Alabama’s...
Mother Jones
May 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Pam Bondi tells House committee that Todd Blanche managed Epstein files release, avoids questions on Trump
The former attorney general gave a closed-door interview before the Oversight Committee. Democrats said they will subpoena Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel. The post Pam Bondi tells House committee...
MS NOW
May 29, 2026 - ms.now
AI companies want power fast. The electric grid's gatekeeper wants them to learn the rules.
The tech industry has shown a Trump-era command of Washington politics. But it's had a steeper learning curve mastering the rules that govern the U.S. electric grid.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
Mamdani is touting universal child care. He still needs to find staffers to run it.
The city must hire at least 30,000 additional workers to achieve a truly universal program, advocates say.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
Louisiana Republicans pass new electoral map that guts majority-Black district
The GOP-friendly map approved by state lawmakers now goes to Republican governor who is expected to sign itSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailLouisiana Republicans approved a new congres...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hunger in US Under Trump Reaches Levels Not Seen Since Peak of COVID Pandemic
A new analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals the fallout from cuts to federal food aid programs.
Truthout
May 29, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s hijack of America250 sows confusion for celebs and corporations
Chaos and cancellations break out as Trump’s “Great American State Fair” seeks to compete with the congressionally authorized celebration of the national anniversary. The post Trump’s hijack of Americ...
MS NOW
May 29, 2026 - ms.now
Carney's next defense challenge: Turning promises into contracts
Ottawa has pledged to boost military spending. Canada’s defense companies want to know what it will buy — and when.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
Does Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?
The president doesn’t seem that concerned that his party could lose control of Congress. Ezra Klein and the Republican strategist Liam Donovan discuss Trump’s midterm strategy and Democratic paths to ...
NYT > Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump claims to be on verge of approving peace deal with major Iranian concessions
Tehran denies deal has been reached that would open strait of Hormuz and eliminate country’s nuclear programme Donald Trump has claimed he could approve an Iran peace deal on Friday that contains majo...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Utah releases state voter roll audit amid Trump administration lawsuit
Audit finds 99.7% of those registered to vote are US citizens as DoJ presses for access to information citing low removalsUtah released the results of a year-long audit of the state’s voter rolls, fin...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why are journalists being subjected to search warrants in the US? | Caitlin Vogus
The Department of Justice’s blatant disregard for the constitution and attempt to hide the law is disturbingOn Tuesday, a federal judge unsealed records showing that the Department of Justice tried an...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: the threat of further humanitarian catastrophe | Editorial
As Donald Trump looks for peace with Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government escalates elsewhere – and Europe stands by“He’ll do whatever I want him to do,” said Donald Trump, addressing his discussions...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Alarm at Mexico bill allowing elections to be annulled for ‘foreign interference’
Opposition says constitutional amendment would give bill ruling party carte blanche to overturn will of votersSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAmid fierce criticism from opposition gro...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration deported 21,000 to places US calls too dangerous to visit
The overwhelming majority of those deported had no criminal convictions, and at least 600 were childrenIn late January, the Trump administration was planning a war in Iran, weighing possible airstrike...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Louisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black district
Louisiana's Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the current map unconstitutional in a sweeping ruling....
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - npr.org
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe th...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 29, 2026 - pbs.org
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
The order comes in response to a suit alleging violations of the First and Fifth Amendments and Congressional authority.
Truthout
May 29, 2026 - truthout.org
Can there ever really be “one China?”
For decades, Taiwan’s passport didn’t say “Taiwan” at all. It said something else: the Republic of China. But if Taiwan has called itself China, who gets to be the “real” China? This video traces the...
Vox
May 29, 2026 - vox.com
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.29.26: Florida’s Frederica Wilson joins retirement parade
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.29.26: Florida’s Frederica Wilson joins retirement parade appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
May 29, 2026 - ms.now
CDC asks employees to volunteer with Ebola response, including screenings at U.S. airports
The agency also seeks to launch a quarantine facility in Kenya to monitor Americans infected overseas, but a Kenyan court has temporarily blocked the plan. The post CDC asks employees to volunteer wit...
MS NOW
May 29, 2026 - ms.now
Attacks on Jewish sites stir fear ahead of New York’s Israel Day Parade
Jewish residents say they feel increasingly targeted by antisemitic or anti-Israel violence. For some, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s efforts to distance the city from Israel is adding to the unease.
National
May 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
ICE Agent Wanted in Minneapolis Shooting Is Captured in Texas
Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody Friday morning.
NYT > Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Times/Siena Poll: 43% of Voters Dissatisfied With Both Parties
Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy has left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly frustrated.
NYT > Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict
Organisation cites abuse, including rape of male detainees, by security forces of governments which have blocked UN investigatorsThe UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence i...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mamdani made a play for fashion’s premier league in his custom-made Arsenal kurta
The New York mayor scored a range of responses attending Eid prayers in an outfit combining football and faithSince Arsenal won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years this month, the visibi...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Matías Aguayo: Anenoa review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month
(Platoon)The Chilean-German producer’s shapeshifting vocals stir Latin rhythms, ghetto house, trance and more into a playful partyOver the past two decades, Chilean-German vocalist and producer Matías...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he's holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisors as he looks to make a "final determination" on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 29, 2026 - pbs.org
South Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push
Democrats gathering this weekend in South Carolina are likely to be jubilant following the failure of a GOP-led effort to redraw House district lines more favorably to Republicans.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 29, 2026 - pbs.org
Becerra leads governor's race, with Hilton and Steyer in tight contest for second spot, poll finds
On the cusp of California's gubernatorial primary, voters are closely split among three candidates to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a new poll.
World & Nation
May 29, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump Might Already Be a Lame Duck
Victories for his candidates in GOP primaries could serve to hasten the president’s political decline.
The Atlantic
May 29, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-05-29 Friday
Headlines for May 29, 2026; “Subversion of Law and Order”: ICE Violence Escalates at Newark’s GEO-Run Jail, Delaney Hall; Meet Nadia Milleron: Jury Awards Family $50M for Daughter’s Death in Boeing Cr...
Democracy Now! Audio
May 29, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump Clears Way for Companies to Avoid Taxes in Havens Including Malta and Cyprus
U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus.
NYT > Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Where Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?
Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.
NYT > Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.
NYT > Top Stories
May 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Suspect in killings of three elderly men arrested in cave on Hawaii’s Big Island
Police conducted manhunt for Jacob Daniel Baker after bodies of men were discovered separately earlier this weekSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Authorities in Hawaii have arrested a ...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
California’s ‘Los Gatos party mom’ sentenced to 35 years in prison
Shannon O’Connor, 52, was convicted of charges including child endangerment and facilitating forcible sexual assaultA judge has sentenced a San Francisco Bay Area mother to 35 years in prison after he...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
The US wants regime change in Cuba. But Havana’s European friends have deserted it too | Paul Taylor
Spain led the opposition to Trump’s Iran war, but on the Cuba blockade, the challenge is absentFor many Europeans of my generation, Cuba was as much a progressive cause as a country.In our selectively...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Musical acts back out of performing at Trump-affiliated concert series
Morris Day, Young MC and others balk at appearing at US’s 250th anniversary events organized by administrationAt least seven of the nine featured musical acts set to play in a concert series organized...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Republican mistrust in healthcare widens US health gap, study finds
Republicans increasingly avoid doctors and vaccines, widening health gaps with Democrats, researchers sayGrowing Republican mistrust in the healthcare system has widened health disparities between lib...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Lula says Brazil will not be treated like ‘tinpot country’ after US designates gangs as terrorists
Marco Rubio made announcement after meeting president’s far-right challenger Flávio BolsonaroBrazil will not be treated as a “tinpot country,” the country’s president, Luiz Inácio da Silva, said on Fr...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Kimmel on Trump: his approval numbers ‘like his testicles have sunk to an all-time low’
Late-night host spoke of more bad news for the president and criticized his ‘nonstop multi-victim retribution tour’Jimmy Kimmel ridiculed Donald Trump over his falling approval rating while also takin...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Nicolas Cage as the Green Goblin? It will always be one of Hollywood’s great might-have-beens
Cinema’s great maximalist going full pumpkin-bomb pantomime in the 2002 film might have dragged it into an even more operatically deranged dimensionThere are numerous sliding doors moments in Hollywoo...
The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump holding meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal
The US president says he is meeting his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
BBC News
May 29, 2026 - bbc.com
Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of P...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 29, 2026 - pbs.org
U.S. and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran's nuclear program, according to a U...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 29, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump holds Situation Room meeting to decide on Iran deal
Trump faced a politically fraught decision to enter an agreement that would invariably require significant concessions to Tehran.
World & Nation
May 29, 2026 - latimes.com
The Brazenness of DOJ’s Reported Investigation of E. Jean Carroll
The latest move shows that Trump has no issue with politicized justice—he just wants it on his side.
The Atlantic
May 29, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Everyone’s Fleeing Trump’s Freedom 250 Concerts
It hasn’t even been two days since Freedom 250, the Trump-tied group organizing a bunch of celebrations ostensibly in honor of America’s 250th birthday, announced the lineup for its Great American Sta...
Mother Jones
May 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Netanyahu Says Israeli Military to Take Over 70 Percent of Gaza
“Gaza’s humanitarian space is further shrinking,” said the EU commissioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management.
Truthout
May 29, 2026 - truthout.org
Federal Judge Upholds Infamously Brutal Farm Labor at Angola Prison
The judge's ruling rejected a request to end the prison's use of grueling farm labor as a disciplinary measure.
Truthout
May 29, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s “Board of Peace” Has No Funds for Gaza Reconstruction
“For us, it doesn’t look like a peace deal, it looks like a trap,” said Bisan Owda, a Palestinian journalist in Gaza.
Truthout
May 29, 2026 - truthout.org
Graham Platner Is Forcing Centrist Dems to Reckon With “Vote Blue No Matter Who”
Rep. Jake Auchincloss urging Democrats to vote against the presumptive Maine Senate nominee exposes the limits of party unity. The post Graham Platner Is Forcing Centrist Dems to Reckon With “Vote Blu...
The Intercept
May 28, 2026 - theintercept.com
How Freaked Out Should Silicon Valley Be by Pope Leo?
The pope’s encyclical calling for AI restraints has fueled a backlash among some in Big Tech.
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
DHS Secretary Claims Plans Underway to Stop Intl Flights from Sanctuary Cities
DHS Secretary Mullin threatened to stop processing international flights in sanctuary cities in response to protests.
Truthout
May 28, 2026 - truthout.org
‘We won’t stop until they’re free’: protesters outside a New Jersey ICE facility in their own words
Organizers rally outside Delaney Hall, facing violent clashes with agents, as over 300 detainees are on hunger strikeChaos breaks out at New Jersey immigration detention center – in picturesWednesday ...
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
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
Why Trump is investigating E. Jean Carroll
President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026. | Win McNamee/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the...
Vox
May 28, 2026 - vox.com
Ex-Nuclear Negotiator Criticizes Trump’s Push for Abraham Accords in Iran Deal
Trump threatened to blow up Oman and said Gulf states “owe” it to the US to normalize relations with Israel.
Truthout
May 28, 2026 - truthout.org
Obama’s former speechwriter Ben Rhodes examines the US through its 15 most defining speeches
From Frederick Douglass to Obama, Ben Rhodes shares the speeches that explain the US in his new book, All We SayDonald Trump “has proven Jeremiah Wright correct about a lot of things”, said Ben Rhodes...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Global heating is making hajj ever more dangerous, report finds
Rising heat in Saudi Arabia threatens millions of Muslim pilgrims – but cutting fossil fuels would keep it saferGlobal heating has “fundamentally altered” the climate of Mecca and is exposing millions...
The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Vows to Protect the Family Businesses: Crypto and Prediction Markets
In a Truth Social post Wednesday, President Trump typed out a lengthy paragraph on the necessity of protecting the prediction and crypto markets, taking the opportunity to label a slew of Democrats “s...
Mother Jones
May 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
New York Passes State Budget With No Funds to Support Access to Transgender Care
Advocates say the state has fallen short as hospitals have shut down care for transgender people nationwide.
Truthout
May 28, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Calls Somali Americans “Crooks” in Racist Cabinet Rant
The president has a long history of spewing racist rhetoric.