Liberal Reporting for 2026-06-02
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 70 articles from 15 sites. We chose these from 617 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
ProPublica, Mother Jones, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, The Intercept, MS NOW, Truthout, Vox, The Guardian, PBS NewsHour - The Latest, NYT > Top Stories, Democracy Now! Audio, BBC News, The Atlantic, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, World & Nation.
“No One Is Watching”: How Trump Reversed Biden’s Crackdown on Gun Trafficking
The post “No One Is Watching”: How Trump Reversed Biden’s Crackdown on Gun Trafficking appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 1, 2026 - propublica.org
They Were Detained by ICE. Then They Vanished.
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the US criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram...
Mother Jones
Jun 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘When you break the huddle, you go’: Xavier Becerra’s polarizing playbook
The mild-mannered Democratic frontrunner has built a career on painstaking deliberation — and a stubborn refusal to back down once he has made up his mind.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com
The Senator Who Won’t Shut Up about Climate Change
This story was originally published by Yale e360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For the last 15 years, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Democrat of Rhode Island, has been...
Mother Jones
Jun 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Hard-liners balk at GOP’s failure to enshrine anti-transgender laws
Some Republicans worry the party has squandered its chance to enact legislation targeting trans issues.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com
Philly Cops Admit That They’re Tracking “First Amendment Activity” Critical of AI
A law enforcement document obtained by The Intercept shows police scan social media looking for posts opposing AI data centers. The post Philly Cops Admit That They’re Tracking “First Amendment Activi...
The Intercept
Jun 1, 2026 - theintercept.com
California is drowning in internet campaign ‘slop.’ 2028 is next.
AI ads and influencer payments flooding California’s spring primaries are a likely glimpse into the next presidential race.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military, appeals court rules
The ban remains in effect for now. The three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit put its ruling on hold to allow for appeals. The post Pentagon policy illegally banned tran...
MS NOW
Jun 1, 2026 - ms.now
A Year After Beating Back Trump’s First ICE Surge, Los Angeles Remains Vigilant
The city's activists painstakingly countered last year's ICE raids but still anticipate further rounds of repression.
Truthout
Jun 1, 2026 - truthout.org
New college grads are doing better than the vibes suggest
There are many ways to bomb a college commencement speech. You can tell everyone you composed the talk while high on ayahuasca, like Chris Pan at Ohio State. You can deliver the entirety of your spe...
Vox
Jun 1, 2026 - vox.com
Joe Scarborough: My best summer novel reading experience
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Joe writes about a memorable summer read, Americans face a mroal reckoning, and more. The post Joe Scarborough: My best summer novel reading expe...
MS NOW
Jun 1, 2026 - ms.now
New York Comptroller’s Trip to Israel Raised Ethical Concerns, State Commission Said
Tom DiNapoli’s visit was sponsored by a group with financial ties to Israel Bonds, an investment vehicle that has become an issue in his primary. The post New York Comptroller’s Trip to Israel Raised ...
The Intercept
Jun 1, 2026 - theintercept.com
Tehran pauses peace talks with U.S. over Israeli attacks in Lebanon, Iranian sources say
President Donald Trump said later Monday that talks were continuing at a “rapid pace” and that Israel and Hezbollah agreed to stop attacking each other. The post Tehran pauses peace talks with U.S. ov...
MS NOW
Jun 1, 2026 - ms.now
Key questions go unanswered as U.S. military strikes on civilian boats claim 200 lives
The strikes are so common that coverage has moved off front pages, but the underlying questions haven’t changed. They also haven’t been answered. The post Key questions go unanswered as U.S. military ...
MS NOW
Jun 1, 2026 - ms.now
No taxpayer dollars for election criminals like Tina Peters
The former Colorado County clerk just walked out of prison, but people who attack American democracy should not receive taxpayer-funded payouts. The post No taxpayer dollars for election criminals lik...
MS NOW
Jun 1, 2026 - ms.now
Anti-Trump group can keep flying ‘86-47’ flag near National Mall, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss says the banner can’t plausibly be read to threaten violence against President Donald Trump.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com
‘We want fans to know the risks’: US immigrant rights groups mobilize across World Cup host cities amid ICE fears
More than 120 groups issued warning to 10 million visitors about ‘serious rights violations’ under TrumpWith the Fifa World Cup just two weeks away, immigrant rights advocates in the 11 US host cities...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guest review – the risks of protecting refugees in the Poland-Belarus danger zone
Zvika Gregory Portnoy and Zuzanna Solakiewicz’s documentary lays bare the problems faced by refugees and the compassion of good samaritansIt all begins with a knock. In a small Polish town on the bord...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Standoff between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund remains unresolved
Senate Republicans say they won't have the votes for the immigration spending bill until the White House works with them to put some parameters on a new $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to comp...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 1, 2026 - pbs.org
‘Where are the jobs?’: as US autoworkers face offshoring, Democrats vie to win votes
Workers who voted for Trump and Republicans in recent elections are now being hit with offshoring and the impacts of tariffs – but can Democrats sway them?Brenda Davis, a retiree who worked at Ford in...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
As Iran walks away from the negotiating table, Trump contradicts himself (again)
How does the president feel about the teetering diplomatic efforts with Iran, which appear to be collapsing? His answer varies by the day — and the hour. The post As Iran walks away from the negotiati...
MS NOW
Jun 1, 2026 - ms.now
Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over AI risks
It is the first such lawsuit to be filed by a state against OpenAI and Sam Altman.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com
What to Watch For in the NY Primary: Key Races and Why They Matter
Congressional primaries in Manhattan, Brooklyn and beyond could test the strength of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist movement and reverberate across the country.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Several protesters arrested at New Jersey ICE facility as clashes continue
Dozens reportedly arrested for defying curfew at Delaney Hall in Newark amid hunger and labor strikes at facilityOfficials in New Jersey said on Monday that several protesters were arrested overnight ...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democracy Now! 2026-06-01 Monday
Headlines for June 01, 2026; NJ State Police Join Crackdown Against Supporters of Hunger-Striking Immigrants at Delaney Hall; “We Closed Our Account”: Advocates Call for Boycott of Citizens Bank for F...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jun 1, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump says nothing after Russian drone hits building in Romania, a NATO member
In recent weeks, the president has repeatedly criticized NATO, but he’s offered no comparable criticisms of Russia for incidents inside NATO member nations. The post Trump says nothing after Russian d...
MS NOW
Jun 1, 2026 - ms.now
Chuck Schumer’s Iowa problem
A new POLITICO Poll shows waning Democratic confidence in Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer — just as the Senate primary in Iowa turns into a referendum on his power.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com
US launches ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iran amid stalled talks
The strikes were retaliation for “aggressive Iranian actions,” according to U.S. Central Command.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com
They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
With the midterm elections five months away, many Americans who backed President Trump are wrestling with pain at the pump and the war in Iran.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
I know what it’s like to be 80. We have reason to worry about Trump’s health | Robert Reich
Physical and mental health aren’t easily separated, especially at our age. And the president is showing many concerning signsI do not wish Trump ill. While he hasn’t shown a shred of compassion for an...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran suspends peace talks after ‘violation of ceasefire’ in Lebanon
Tehran says it holds Israel and US responsible, while Trump says ‘going silent’ on negotiations ‘would be very good’Middle East live – latest updatesIran has indicated it will suspend peace talks with...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats vow to challenge Trump’s $1.8bn ‘Maga slush fund’ in US Senate
Chuck Schumer shares plans to force vote on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund and accuses Trump of ‘corruption’Democrats in the US Senate vowed to force Republicans to vote on a $1.8bn “MAGA slush fund” estab...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats split on Israel parade as Mamdani keeps promise to skip event
New York mayor refused to attend as other Democrats drew rebukes for marching with Israel’s far-right finance ministerAs they have done for decades, prominent members of the Democratic party establish...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Our democracy is run by two private clubs’: can a pro-hunting Democrat lead a blue wave in Iowa?
As Trump’s approval ratings dip and gas prices rise, Democrats see an opening with Rob SandRob Sand, the best-known Democrat in Iowa, appears on podcasts to discuss his love of hunting, begins rallies...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
John Oliver on Trump’s pardons: ‘He’ll put violent people back in the streets because they support him’
The late-night host discussed Trump granting clemency to allies and white-collar criminals who donate to MagaJohn Oliver took aim at Donald Trump’s use of pardons on his HBO show last night and discus...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
If Democrats are to win Texas, James Talarico must win blue-collar voters | Dustin Guastella
James Talarico got the opponent he – and the Democratic party – wanted, but flipping Texas blue means winning blue-collar voters, not blue-blooded donorsTexas could become the hottest battleground sta...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump admirer’s surprise first-round win is a blow to Colombia’s traditional conservatives
Success of far-right presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, suggests some voters are ‘fed up with politics’The far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and the leftwing senator Iván Cepeda...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
How to screw up universal childcare
After decades of families performing small miracles to afford childcare and sitting for years on waitlists, politicians are finally treating early childhood education like the essential economic infra...
Vox
Jun 1, 2026 - vox.com
China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk
New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Minnesota Republicans rebuked for Derek Chauvin moment of silence
Attorney general Keith Ellison says gesture at convention was an ‘act of profound cruelty’ to George Floyd’s familyThe Minnesota Republican party’s decision to hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauv...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented sums in California races. Experts say it’s the tip of the iceberg
From Google co-founder Brin spending $66m to fight a billionaire tax to Google and Meta funding a joint Super Pac, Silicon Valley is engaged in an existential fight for its political power at homeTech...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Sit back and relax’: Trump insists Iran deal close despite strikes - The Latest
As Israel threatens to bomb Beirut and the US and Iran trade missile strikes, Donald Trump insists it will ‘all work out well in the end’ and urges his critics to ‘sit back and relax’. So are we any c...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump had no plan B for Iran. It shows | Kenneth Roth
The US president’s war of choice has accomplished nothing and cost the world greatlyDonald Trump claims to have mastered the Art of the Deal, but he has just given us a master class in negotiating inc...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters released from prison after sentence commuted
Peters, a conspiracy theorist convicted after 2020 election, served less than a quarter of her nine-year sentenceTina Peters, the former clerk convicted of participating in a scheme to chase election ...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jeremy Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.
BBC News
Jun 1, 2026 - bbc.com
Appeals court panel rules that transgender troops were illegally barred from U.S. military service
A Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, a divided panel of federal appeal court judges ruled on Monday.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Pro-Trump lawyer De la Espriella pulls ahead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
De la Espriella, whose rise reflects a shift in Latin America towards leaders favoring heavy-handed crime policies, is expected to gain more support in the June 21 runoff.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 1, 2026 - pbs.org
The Arc of the Voting Rights Act
Louisiana Republicans erased a majority-Black congressional district.
The Atlantic
Jun 1, 2026 - theatlantic.com
NY-12's 'AI guy' hasn't always voted in favor of tech guardrail legislation
“I've always been a legislator that actually reads bills and actually picks up on specific revisions,” Assemblymember Alex Bores said.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com
Marco Rubio: Florida Centrist, Tea Party Darling, MAGA Warrior, President?
The secret to the Secretary of State’s success.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Meteor over Massachusetts prompts reports of booms across US and Canada
People from Delaware to Montreal reported either hearing loud booms or seeing the fireball in the sky over weekendA meteor over Massachusetts during the weekend ultimately prompted reports of booms an...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Wildfires devastating richer areas but fewer hectares burned globally – study
‘Megafires’ in California, Canada, South Korea and Europe in 2025, but changes to farming slowed spread in parts of Africa“Devastating” wildfires ripped across the wealthier parts of the world in 2025...
The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination
The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —against white people.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - npr.org
PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told
Unions and defence firms warn delays are a "threat" to British jobs, skills and national security.
BBC News
Jun 1, 2026 - bbc.com
Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters released from prison after governor commutes sentence
Peters served less than a quarter of her nine-year sentence.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Jerome Powell uses award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
The award also honored residents of Minnesota's Twin Cities for their actions during a federal immigration crackdown that led to thousands of arrests and two deaths.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Why a surge of election-related websites could spell rising cyber threats for the midterms
Check Point, a cyber security company, found that in January of this year, approximately 1,300 newly registered domains contained the keyword "election," and approximately 2,957 contained "vote."
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Paramount's Delrahim slams 'fear-mongering' and partisan politics clouding Warner Bros. deal
President Trump once said he would be involved in the Warner Bros. sale but Paramount lawyer Makan Delrahim said the company has "no deals" with the president
World & Nation
Jun 1, 2026 - latimes.com
California will play a big role in the fight for power in Congress. Tuesday's primary sets the stage
California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical...
World & Nation
Jun 1, 2026 - latimes.com
Steyer and Hilton scrap for second top spot in tight Tuesday governor's race primary
Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer and GOP strategist Steve Hilton are battling for second place in Tuesday's gubernatorial primary after former Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra surged to the fro...
World & Nation
Jun 1, 2026 - latimes.com
Americans’ view of moral values at a new low
A Gallup survey found that only 12% of Americans rate the state of moral values in the country as “excellent.” The post Americans’ view of moral values at a new low appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jun 1, 2026 - ms.now
Maxine Waters, Dr. Dre at odds in Compton school bond campaign
Waters is listed on a mailer urging voters to reject the measure — a surprising development that has touched off confusion and frustration across Compton.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com
How an Obscure MAGA-Linked Firm Lined up $1 Billion in Balkan Energy Contracts
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. On a graffitied Sarajevo backstreet, a path leads past an overgrown patch of garde...
Mother Jones
May 31, 2026 - motherjones.com
New Jersey Officials Impose Curfew to Stifle Anti-ICE Protests at Delaney Hall
At midnight on Sunday, New Jersey officials chose to help federal agents suppress the ongoing rallies at a New Jersey ICE detention center rather than acknowledge the concerns of hundreds of detainees...
Mother Jones
May 31, 2026 - motherjones.com
Colombia’s Presidential Election Could Reshape Relations With Trump Administration
Conservative candidates champion a Trump-aligned “Plan Colombia 2.0” despite deadly US boat strikes.
Truthout
May 31, 2026 - truthout.org
California reports one of largest drops in homelessness in past year, Hud reports
New data suggests success in Gavin Newsom’s crackdown, as Illinois, Hawaii and Florida also report notable decreasesCalifornia reported one of the largest decreases in homelessness over the past year,...
The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s Top Economic Adviser Doesn’t Seem to Get That People Are Struggling
On Fox News Sunday morning, President Donald Trump’s lead economic policy adviser, Kevin Hassett, dismissed Americans’ struggles to cover the rising cost of living by noting that people are “spending ...
Mother Jones
May 31, 2026 - motherjones.com
Polls close in Colombia vote with Espriella and Cepeda advancing to runoff
Lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Iván Cepeda were leading the vote counts in the first round of Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday, and are to face off in a presidential runo...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
May 31, 2026 - pbs.org
As Federal Government Abandons Wetlands Protection, Localities Become Frontlines
Wetlands are some of the US's most valuable and endangered environments. It's now up to local action to preserve them.
Truthout
May 31, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s Violent Memes Expose Long-Simmering Truths About US Imperialism
Trump’s white nationalist revanchism is on display as he turns state violence into entertainment.