Liberal Reporting for 2026-06-06
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 100 articles from 14 sites. We chose these from 627 articles found on 18 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Intercept, Mother Jones, Vox, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, MS NOW, ProPublica, Truthout, The Guardian, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, PBS NewsHour - The Latest, NYT > Top Stories, World & Nation, The Atlantic, BBC News.
“Warehousing Human Beings”
Former immigration judge Andrea Sáenz and American Immigration Council’s Aaron Reichlin-Melnick on the conditions at Delaney Hall and other ICE detention centers across the U.S. The post “Warehousing ...
The Intercept
Jun 5, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump’s Gift to Drug Cartels, Money Launderers, and Terrorists
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about p...
Mother Jones
Jun 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Trump White House keeps losing
Nearly a year and a half into his second term, the Trump White House appears to be losing momentum. | Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump’s second term began at a breakneck pa...
Vox
Jun 5, 2026 - vox.com
Senate GOP passes immigration enforcement bill
House passage is the last step before President Donald Trump can sign the measure into law.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
You asked, Joe answered
In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post You asked, Joe answered appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jun 5, 2026 - ms.now
‘Unbelievable how accurate’: How paid influencers hype Polymarket’s odds
The company’s chief marketing officer, Matthew Modabber, used a personal PayPal account to send money to content creators, according to records reviewed by POLITICO.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s Justice Department Is Suing Cities and States to Dismantle Gun Laws
This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. Last December, the Department of Justice opened a new office ...
Mother Jones
Jun 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
Farm country loves Trump. His policies are making life difficult for this ally.
The president is set to become the latest in a series of GOP luminaries to campaign for Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s next GOP loyalty test: Ending the changing of the clocks
The president is personally working the phones to lobby lawmakers on ending the twice-yearly clock-changing ritual across the United States.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
‘ON FIRE’: Blowout jobs report shows Trump's economy has held up under Iran pressures
The news follows a string of economic releases earlier this week that suggest the U.S. manufacturing sector has started to rebound, even as gas and energy prices surge.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
These Republican Lawmakers Challenged Abortion Bans. Then They Faced Backlash.
The post These Republican Lawmakers Challenged Abortion Bans. Then They Faced Backlash. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 5, 2026 - propublica.org
For Todd Blanche, impressing Trump was one thing, but impressing senators is another
As the president prepares to nominate his former defense attorney for attorney general, there is reason for some skepticism about his confirmation odds. The post For Todd Blanche, impressing Trump was...
MS NOW
Jun 5, 2026 - ms.now
Ask Jordan: Does Clarence Thomas’ stance on precedent risk undoing his own legacy?
“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues. The post Ask Jordan: Does Clarence Thomas’ stance on ...
MS NOW
Jun 5, 2026 - ms.now
Trump could also tear down the Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in defense of White House ballroom
Justice Department lawyers said the courts are powerless to intervene in the dispute over the former East Wing.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
A bipartisan AI deal gets a brutal reality check
Republicans remain skeptical of a sweeping deal to regulate advanced AI, even as Democrats come under pressure to scuttle anything that blocks state rules on the technology.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
Hochul’s affordability-first climate turn could be a blueprint for other Dems
The New York governor's shift on energy, culminating with weakening the state’s landmark climate law, is drawing plaudits from business leaders and centrist Democratic thinkers.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
Senate Bill to Fund ICE and CBP Contains Zero Reforms to ICE
This rewards agencies “that have terrorized communities across the country,” said Amnesty International.
Truthout
Jun 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Jan. 6 insurrectionists don’t need Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund to get paid. That’s a problem.
If Congress doesn’t want the government paying the people who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, then it needs to change the law. The post Jan. 6 insurrectionists don’t need Trump’s ‘anti-weaponiza...
MS NOW
Jun 5, 2026 - ms.now
As Trump prepares to make his pitch to farmers, he’s haunted by his record
As MS NOW’s Catherine Rampell summarized, “I think few people in American history have done more to screw over farmers than Donald Trump.” The post As Trump prepares to make his pitch to farmers, he’s...
MS NOW
Jun 5, 2026 - ms.now
US judge rules against Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 travel-ban countries
Federal judge rules policies unlawfully barred applicants from receiving decisions on asylum, green cards and more The Trump administration unlawfully barred applicants from 39 travel-ban countries fr...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Senate approves $70bn for immigration crackdown amid splits over Trump fund
Senate votes 52-47 to fund ICE and border patrol for three years, ending partial shutdown, with House still to voteUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Senate passed legislation to fund Donald Trum...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Florida’s OpenAI Lawsuit Shows the GOP Splintering Over AI
OpenAI and its chatbot ChatGPT’s “success has not been earned; the rise of OpenAI is attributable to a web of deceit and the exploitation of users (including Floridians), leveraging their data and saf...
Mother Jones
Jun 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
House members keep losing their bids for higher office. Some think they know why.
Voters have not been especially excited to promote members of an unpopular and dysfunctional institution.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org
Can a former Koch operative lead MAHA to victory in Iowa?
Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn’s past as a Republican operative may threaten his — and MAHA’s — hopes to beat a Democrat in November. The post Can a former Koch operative lead MAHA to victory in Io...
MS NOW
Jun 5, 2026 - ms.now
No court has authority to block Trump’s White House ballroom, DoJ lawyer says
Trump administration has asked DC circuit court of appeals to reverse lower court decision which blocked construction of $400m ballroomNo court has the authority to halt construction of Donald Trump’s...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
North Carolina Democrats Propose Changes to Block GOP Power Transfers and Secrecy
The post North Carolina Democrats Propose Changes to Block GOP Power Transfers and Secrecy appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 5, 2026 - propublica.org
A flesh-eating parasite has arrived in the US. Can we stop it?
A worker walks through empty corrals at the Union Ganadera Chihuahua cattle import facility in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on June 20, 2025. | Paul Ratje/Bloomberg via Getty Images A flesh-eating para...
Vox
Jun 5, 2026 - vox.com
JD Vance blames Henry Nowak’s murder on ‘mass invasion of migrants’
US vice-president speaks out over UK teenager’s death after Keir Starmer rebuffs claim of two-tier policingJD Vance, the US vice-president, has blamed the murder of the British teenager Henry Nowak o...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mamdani’s consumer watchdog takes on ‘epidemic of corporate lawbreaking’
New York City’s new commissioner of consumer and worker protection is launching an “aggressive” campaign to fight junk fees and deceptive practicesPeople in the US: tell us about your difficult consum...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Judge strikes down Trump policy that halted asylum decisions for 39 countries
A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and ent...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 5, 2026 - pbs.org
GOP Praises Pulte While Dems Point Out He May Not Even Legally Qualify
Federal law requires the director of national intelligence to “have extensive national security expertise.”
Truthout
Jun 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump confirms telling Bill Pulte to fire intelligence community employees – live
Asked about media report that new acting intelligence director has been told to make significant personnel changes, Trump claims staffing was ‘way too high’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailNine o...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Scientists warn Trump plan to axe US ocean monitoring system will leave world ‘flying blind’
Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictionsThe Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an ocean observation system vital to unders...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Congress wants to tie the United States to Israel with new piece of legislation. It’s a trap | Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick
Israel and its lobby will use section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act to bind the US to a state that has gone rogueCongress is considering legislation that would embed Israel’s military ...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Hey, Mikie, WTF?’: New Jersey governor facing outrage over attacks on Delaney Hall protesters
Protesters say Mikie Sherrill has failed to address the dire hunger and labor strike at the immigration detention centerA few dozen protesters rallied outside the New Jersey statehouse in Trenton on M...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Red states push conservative rebrands of Pride month in backlash to LGBTQ+ celebrations
Republican states rebrand June as ‘nuclear family month’ or ‘fidelity month’ in latest attack on LGBTQ+ communitiesJune is widely marked as gay Pride month – when LGBTQ+ communities march to protest d...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund
The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlemen...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org
In Bizarre Attack on Solar Power, Lawmakers Spread Myths About Spud Farms
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Is Frito-Lay categorically refusing to buy potatoes grown on farmland that has hos...
Mother Jones
Jun 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
An “ICE Chaser” Describes Being Targeted With Rubber Bullets
Journalist Amanda Moore spent months following Gregory Bovino and covering immigration crackdowns around the US.
Truthout
Jun 5, 2026 - truthout.org
6 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s Epstein interview with the House Oversight Committee
According to the 111-page transcript of the interview, the former attorney general refused to answer most questions about President Donald Trump. The post 6 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s Epstein intervie...
MS NOW
Jun 5, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s bizarre chart touting reflecting pool size dismays Nicolle Wallace
“I don’t even know why those things are on the same piece of paper,” Wallace said after Trump shared a chart titled “Our Pool is Bigger than Skyscrapers.” The post Trump’s bizarre chart touting reflec...
MS NOW
Jun 5, 2026 - ms.now
Why tech found rare success in California’s down-ballot races
Newcomer super PACs, funded by artificial intelligence companies and deep-pocketed billionaires, look likely to send 11 of the 12 candidates they supported to the November general election.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
California governor’s race remains too close to call as vote-counting continues
Experts warn primary vote-counting could go on for days in governor’s race, LA mayoral race and congressional racesThree days after Californians headed to the polls, key races in the primary election ...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort - The Latest
Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.Groundwork has begun on the $1.6bn ...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Adam Silver ‘thrilled’ Trump will attend NBA finals at Madison Square Garden
Trump says he will attend NBA finals game at MSGNBA believes visit would be first for sitting presidentZohran Mamdani also expected at Monday’s Game 3Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan, said...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Lizzo: Bitch review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Atlantic)After scrapping an album and starting anew, Lizzo still sounds lost amid these weak genre-hopping songs. Perhaps the zeitgeist has simply left her behindJust over a year ago, Lizzo appeared ...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel
Some Republicans joined Democrats in the 47-52 vote against a procedural motion that would have set up a final vote on the extension next week, complicating efforts to extend the critical program befo...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 5, 2026 - pbs.org
House Democrat: Senate should grill Trump attorney general pick over botched Epstein rollout
Todd Blanche’s handling of the Epstein files should be a central focus of his potential confirmation process, Rep. Robert Garcia told MS NOW. The post House Democrat: Senate should grill Trump attorne...
MS NOW
Jun 5, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Keeps Immunity from I.R.S. Audits, Even as $1.8 Billion Fund Falls Away
Even as they rebelled against a $1.8 billion fund for President Trump’s allies, Republicans looked the other way as his administration granted him potentially lucrative tax protections.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - nytimes.com
Many Trump Voters Are Unhappy With Handling of Iran, Economy and More Issues
The president’s base is thought to be unmovable. But one-third of these voters say they are unhappy about certain issues and are not knee-jerk loyalists.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - nytimes.com
Why US diplomats tweet from the hip in response to Henry Nowak murder
State department’s incendiary charge into UK politics comes from Trump who leaned into personal feud with London mayor, Sadiq Khan• Henry Nowak: controversy behind US intervention in a murder case tha...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in defamation case
Request for evidence to support claims of reputational and financial harm from Panorama documentary dismissed as ‘fishing expedition’Donald Trump’s legal team has rejected a request by the BBC to hand...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Trump administration is trying to kill a rule that protects millions of acres of national forests | Charles F Sams III
The bipartisan Roadless Rule is under fire. It’s just one way Trump could make our public lands unrecognizableModern roads in the United States will last for decades. And yet the damage they cause in ...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s justice department is weaponizing civil rights laws against students of color | ReNika Moore
Claims of discrimination at UCLA and Yale show how laws meant to foster inclusion are being used for the oppositeThe Department of Justice’s civil rights division was once known as the crown jewel of ...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees say guards deny them food and clean water until they sign English documents
Detainees say they’re given ‘rotten’ water and denied meals for not signing papers in English that they don’t understandDetainees at Florida’s notorious “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration jail said guar...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Feds pursuing 'multiple' election fraud investigations, top prosecutor says
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli says multiple California election fraud investigations are underway as state officials reject Trump's cheating claims.
World & Nation
Jun 5, 2026 - latimes.com
The Republicans Who Impugn Talarico’s Manhood
Attacks on the Democratic Senate candidate in Texas show the GOP’s narrow, anxious definition of masculinity.
The Atlantic
Jun 5, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The New School Investigates Student Leaders Who Voted to Strip Hillel of Funding
“This is extremely worrying when we made a very basic case about international law,” said the student senate chair.
Truthout
Jun 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Adam Hamawy, Doctor Who Served in Gaza During Genocide, Wins New Jersey Primary
Hamawy called for “health care, not bombs; to abolish ICE; and to unrig this economy.”
Truthout
Jun 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Pritzker hits pause on data center subsidies in Illinois
After state lawmakers balked, the Illinois governor moved unilaterally to pause new incentive deals — setting up a fall showdown.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com
Why Trump is obsessed with exacting ‘retribution’ against E Jean Carroll
For a person ‘accustomed to things going his way’, president’s defeats in trials against the author are a direct hit to his egoDonald Trump had a tantrum.Trump was seated at the defense table in Manha...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Morley Safer of 60 Minutes was my father. He would be disgusted by what Bari Weiss is doing to CBS Is doing to CBS | Sarah Safer
My father joined the program when I was eight months old and retired 46 years later. He would be encouraging journalists at CBS to speak outThe end of the 60 Minutes broadcast as we know it has sicken...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Seth Meyers on Trump sleeping during meetings: ‘He’s busy posting AI slop at night’
The late-night host discussed the president’s love of AI images, his odd rhetoric and reflecting pool renovationsOn Thursday night, Seth Meyers talked about Donald Trump snoozing during meetings and h...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Scientists make sourdough bread using yeast found in 5,000-year-old mummy
Team now plans to see if they can use yeast strains harvested from Ötzi the Iceman to brew beer tooScientists have baked a sourdough loaf of bread using yeast strains harvested from a 5,000-year-old m...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Out of the shadows: Venezuela’s opposition emerges from hiding but remains on political sidelines
Months after Nicolás Maduro’s removal, pro-democracy activists struggle to turn hope into influenceFor nearly 600 days, Anthony Romero crept between more than a dozen safe houses to avoid being captur...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
US imposes new sanctions on Cuban president and Castro family members
US secretary of state Marco Rubio says anyone providing services to listed entities ‘is at risk of sanctions themselves’The United States has announced fresh economic sanctions on Cuba’s president and...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Being Towards Death review – Chinese hospital comedy drama uses plucky patients to ask big questions
A debt-laden caregiver attempting suicide is the catalyst for him finding new meaning to life from a ward of terminally ill patients in touching ensemble drama‘You know the law of entropy? Life is a p...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
How a shortage of gas, engine oil and spare parts is grinding Gaza to a halt
With food and medicine already scarce, emergency services, bakeries and water supplies are increasingly being pushed to the brinkPalestinians in Gaza already grappling with limited supplies of food an...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Divine intervention: why Pope Leo visit could be a godsend for Pedro Sánchez
Pontiff’s resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegationsWhile Pope Leo XIV isn’t due to touch down in Madrid ...
The Guardian
Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs. Many are in restaurants, bars and hotels
U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org
Three admit violent disorder after Nowak protest
Connor Bishop, 24, Reece Robinson, 21, and Noah Etherington, 18, will be sentenced on Monday.
BBC News
Jun 5, 2026 - bbc.com
U.S. job market is strong, but many Americans still frustrated by prospects and rising prices
With just five months to go before consequential midterm elections in the U.S., Americans have grown increasingly frustrated by rising costs, and it's unclear if the strong job numbers this year will ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 5, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump's troop reversals in Europe could cost taxpayers millions, officials say
The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump's back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe, upending the lives of military personnel and potentially costing...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 5, 2026 - pbs.org
Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the U.S. illegally
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network — also known a FinCEN — issued an advisory Friday to banks that tells them to watch out for identity theft, payroll tax fraud, and money laundering schemes tie...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 5, 2026 - pbs.org
172,000 jobs added in May, showing market resilience despite Iran war
Hiring has bounced back this year from a miserable 2025, showing unexpected strength in the face of economic uncertainty and painfully high energy prices caused by the Iran war.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 5, 2026 - pbs.org
The Iran Problem Trump Can’t Defer
A good-enough settlement for the United States may not satisfy its Israeli partners.
The Atlantic
Jun 5, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump’s Cabinet Praises Him Once Every 6 Sentences, Analysis Finds
Historians have ranked Trump's cabinet as one of the worst in U.S. history.
Truthout
Jun 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Can States Mitigate the Damage From Trump’s New Medicaid Work Requirements?
States can hire navigators to help people manage the reporting requirements and remain enrolled in Medicaid.
Truthout
Jun 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Everybody Hates Data Centers
Anarchists, union activists, Indigenous organizers, and disgruntled Trumpists find themselves side by side in the fight.
Truthout
Jun 5, 2026 - truthout.org
House Votes to Roll Back Food Aid for Women and Children Amid Rising Food Prices
The proposed cut is estimated to strip modest fruit and vegetable benefits from nearly 5.4 million WIC participants.
Truthout
Jun 5, 2026 - truthout.org
The Delaney Hall Strikers Are Hitting GEO Group Where It Hurts
It has now been almost two weeks since the laborers keeping ICE’s Delaney Hall mega-jail open went on strike—demanding a chance to speak with New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, reviews of their cases, an...
Mother Jones
Jun 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Real “Divide” Among Democrats Over Israel Is Between Party Leadership and Voters
Supporting Israel is now a fringe position among Democratic voters. Why does the media keep covering it like a 50/50 issue? The post The Real “Divide” Among Democrats Over Israel Is Between Party Lead...
The Intercept
Jun 4, 2026 - theintercept.com
The White House Just Made Medicaid Work Requirements Even Worse
On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its interim final rule on Medicaid work requirements, mandating that everyone who seeks Medicaid support has to prove they are unable...
Mother Jones
Jun 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump's limits are tested after some Republicans push back
The Senate is in the midst of voting on $72 billion of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as the Department of Homeland Security. The package has been held up for months with amen...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 4, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump Administration Tries to Shift Blame for Ebola Response
After cutting its support for frontline healthcare workers in Central Africa, the Trump administration is pointing fingers. The post Trump Administration Tries to Shift Blame for Ebola Response appear...
The Intercept
Jun 4, 2026 - theintercept.com
House Dems Coming Around on Iran War — But Won’t Vote to Stop Israel’s Destruction of Lebanon
Though its backers remain optimistic, a bill blocking U.S. support for Israel’s war in Lebanon exposed rifts among Democrats. The post House Dems Coming Around on Iran War — But Won’t Vote to Stop Isr...
The Intercept
Jun 4, 2026 - theintercept.com
Democrats are furious after latest Platner revelations
A New York Times report with new allegations about the Democrat’s Nazi symbol tattoo and conduct with women has the party freaking out over its Maine Senate chances.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 4, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s Ex-Border Patrol Chief Joined Portugal Far Right Mass Deportation Summit
Ahead of the event, Gregory Bovino cited Nazi Germany’s lead general, Erwin Rommel, as an inspirational figure.
Truthout
Jun 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Attacks GOP Lawmakers After House Passes Bipartisan Iran War Resolution
Despite Trump calling the vote “unpatriotic,” nearly 7 in 10 Americans back ending the war in Iran as soon as possible.
Truthout
Jun 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Senate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
It was the second effort in Congress to rebuke President Trump in two days, following the House vote Wednesday to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran.
World & Nation
Jun 4, 2026 - latimes.com
You Can Hate Mackenzie Shirilla and Prisons Too
Maybe I’m leaning too much into The Discourse, but here’s this mind-boggling thing happening on the internet with the internet’s latest supervillian. Mackenzie Shirilla is the—star? protagonist?—of a ...
Mother Jones
Jun 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump uses wartime powers to dole out $700m to ‘clean, beautiful’ coal
US president announces plans for two new coal plants, in Alaska and West Virginia, using Defense Production ActDonald Trump is using wartime presidential authority to hand $700m to coal-fired power pl...
The Guardian
Jun 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pam Bondi claims Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of ‘entire release’ of Epstein files
Blanche, whom Trump plans to nominate to replace ex-attorney general, served as Bondi’s deputy at DoJFormer attorney general Pam Bondi told lawmakers that Todd Blanche, the man Donald Trump has lined...
The Guardian
Jun 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Says a Ceasefire in the Middle East Means “Shooting in a Moderate Manner”
Trump’s comments excuse his failure to end the Iran war, and justify Israel’s violations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Truthout
Jun 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Pentagon Hires Convicted January 6 Rioter to Counterterrorism Role
The 24-year-old Trump loyalist was hired for a Defense Department role on “irregular warfare and counterterrorism.”
Truthout
Jun 4, 2026 - truthout.org
House passes bill to provide more Ukraine aid and impose new sanctions on Russia
The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with President Donald Trump's approach to the war and represents the House's second major foreign policy break with Trump this week.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 4, 2026 - pbs.org
Some Republican governors are rebranding Pride Month with conservative alternatives
June is widely recognized as Pride Month, but a handful of Republican governors have bestowed alternative titles that both supporters and opponents view as counterprogramming.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 4, 2026 - pbs.org
News Wrap: Former Trump adviser John Bolton to plead guilty over classified information
In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton agreed to plead guilty to a felony count of illegally retaining classified information, U.S. officials say a f...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 4, 2026 - pbs.org
New proposal would give Trump officials more control over scientific research grants
The Trump administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul on how the federal government awards billions of dollars in research grants. But researchers say it could allow the administration to limit an...