Liberal Reporting for 2026-06-09
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 68 articles from 14 sites. We chose these from 610 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Mother Jones, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, MS NOW, ProPublica, The Intercept, The Guardian, Vox, NYT > Top Stories, Truthout, World & Nation, Democracy Now! Audio, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, The Atlantic.
They Went to Jared
The pitch deck from a new investment fund called Affinity Partners was one of the most laughable presentations the potential investors had ever seen. Consisting of 20 black-and-white slides, the Power...
Mother Jones
Jun 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Aaron Schock's pursuit of a second chance — and a gold mine
The former Illinois Republican lawmaker traded congressional disgrace for what he said was his shot at a Venezuelan gold mine — and the chance to remake himself in Trump's Washington.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - politico.com
Spy-powers deal is latest Hill casualty of Trump’s impetuous decisionmaking
The president’s decision to tap Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence has scuttled chances for a long-term Section 702 extension.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - politico.com
The media has to up its game for an election that Trump desperately wants to undermine
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Mika writes about Trump’s “Meet the Press” walkout, the American dream seems farther out of reach, and more. The post The media has to up its gam...
MS NOW
Jun 8, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Administration Killed Criminal Investigation of GOP Senator’s Coal Companies
The post Trump Administration Killed Criminal Investigation of GOP Senator’s Coal Companies appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 8, 2026 - propublica.org
Playing Both Sides
For my upcoming book, United States of Oligarchy, I spent the last few years reporting on the activities of a small group of billionaires who have amassed increasing sway over US politics and policy. ...
Mother Jones
Jun 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
How Josh Gottheimer is plotting his next act in politics
The ambitious New Jersey Democrat lost a governor's race but has the ear of a potential future speaker. He plans to be a bulwark against his party’s leftward impulses.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - politico.com
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.8.26: Paxton’s impeachment lawyer endorses Talarico in Texas
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.8.26: Paxton’s impeachment lawyer endorses Talarico in Texas appeared first on MS NOW...
MS NOW
Jun 8, 2026 - ms.now
They Were Serving the Longest Federal Sentence of Any 2020 BLM Protester. Then They Vanished in Prison.
Malik Muhammad’s attorney believes they were transferred for helping other incarcerated people advocate for their legal rights. The post They Were Serving the Longest Federal Sentence of Any 2020 BLM ...
The Intercept
Jun 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
Congress Is Trying to Permanently Integrate U.S. and Israeli Defense Tech
A proposal to entwine U.S. and Israeli tech in AI and autonomous systems is controversial — and closely resembles a pro-Israel bill that died earlier this year. The post Congress Is Trying to Permanen...
The Intercept
Jun 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
Improved job numbers make Trump’s trade tariffs look even worse
Immediately after the Supreme Court struck down the White House’s tariffs, the job market bounced back. That’s probably not a coincidence. The post Improved job numbers make Trump’s trade tariffs look...
MS NOW
Jun 8, 2026 - ms.now
Provision around taxing private jets sparks partisan brawl in Congress
The House-passed bill would stop states from tapping flight data to help enforce taxes on private aircraft.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - politico.com
Lawsuit seeks to halt ‘corrupt’ UFC event at the White House on Trump’s birthday
The plaintiffs said they brought the case to “uphold the rule of law” and “protect our nation’s most cherished monuments from corrupt exploitation.” The post Lawsuit seeks to halt ‘corrupt’ UFC event ...
MS NOW
Jun 8, 2026 - ms.now
Federal judge declares Trump’s $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas unlawful
Judge Leo Sorokin, an Obama-appointed judge, agreed with the plaintiffs that the fee imposed by Trump’s executive order amounted to an “unauthorized tax.” The post Federal judge declares Trump’s $100,...
MS NOW
Jun 8, 2026 - ms.now
Trump eyes a government stake in AI companies, adding to an unexpected pattern
Asked which private AI companies he was eyeing, the Republican president replied, “All of them.” The post Trump eyes a government stake in AI companies, adding to an unexpected pattern appeared first ...
MS NOW
Jun 8, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans in Congress are defecting from Trump over Iran. Will more follow? | Rajan Menon and Daniel Depetris
The vote reflects his diminished standing at home and loss of leverage over Iran as he scrambles to exit a disastrous warDonald Trump suffered a significant setback last week. On Wednesday, the House ...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
We don’t know how the Ebola outbreak started. That’s a problem.
Doctors Without Border personnel at the Elikya clinic Ebola treatment center is sprayed with disinfectants upon leaving the hospital rooms for Ebola patients in Bunia, in the eastern Democratic Republ...
Vox
Jun 8, 2026 - vox.com
As Democrats slam Pulte as ‘dangerous,’ Trump expands acting DNI’s portfolio
“The president needs to sober up and realize that ... in the basket of awful appointments he has made, this is probably the worst,” one lawmaker said. The post As Democrats slam Pulte as ‘dangerous,’ ...
MS NOW
Jun 8, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Administration Seeks to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of 17 Immigrants
The push to denaturalize more immigrants is the latest sign that the administration is setting its sights on the legal immigration system.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
White South African refugees fall foul of Republican driving rules in US midwest
Onerous and costly restrictions aimed at immigrants cause difficulties for group prioritized by Trump for admissionAmong President Trump’s most vocal supporters are South Africans seeking asylum in th...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
What ProPublica Found in the Genetic Code of America’s Measles Outbreaks
The post What ProPublica Found in the Genetic Code of America’s Measles Outbreaks appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 8, 2026 - projects.propublica.org
FDA “Study” on Mifepristone Revealed Weeks After SCOTUS Blocks Restrictions
Some reproductive rights defenders have questioned the timing of the study's announcement.
Truthout
Jun 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Smartphones broke dating. AI might finish the job.
This photo taken on February 1, 2018, shows an engineer holding a silicon face against the head of a robot at a lab of a doll factory of Exdoll, a firm based in the northeastern Chinese port city of D...
Vox
Jun 8, 2026 - vox.com
The Key to Fighting a Trump Real Estate Deal: Democracy
Some Trumpian construction projects go smoothy. In Vietnam, for example, the government has relocated hundreds residents to make room for a $1.5 billion-dollar Trump-branded mega-resort, and that proj...
Mother Jones
Jun 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
How the Flamingo Became a Potent Protest Symbol
It’s not unusual for a protest movement to involve absurd-looking symbols. Unions deploy giant rat inflatables to picket companies using non-union labor, people at “No Kings” protests don puffy frog o...
Mother Jones
Jun 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s cuts at sea could make the coming super El Niño harder to predict
Storm clouds over Miami, Florida, as researchers monitor the bay's health with data from floating buoys in August 2023. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images This story originally appeared in The Guardian and i...
Vox
Jun 8, 2026 - vox.com
Farmer slams Trump over empty promises on fair trade as costs keep rising
“We’ve been told a lot of promises, but the promises haven’t been delivered on,” Willis Nelson, a fourth-generation Louisiana farmer, told MS NOW. The post Farmer slams Trump over empty promises on f...
MS NOW
Jun 8, 2026 - ms.now
Trump, Mamdani and the Knicks: A Manic Monday Awaits New York
When the Knicks return home for Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, much of New York City will be watching, including some well-known guests.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Visit Closes Blocks Around MSG: What to Know About Security at the Knicks Game
With President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to attend Monday night’s Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, there will be strict security in Midtown Manhattan.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Lawsuit aims to block UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday
Case argues Trump administration broke federal laws to accomodate ‘deeply corrupt’ commercial sporting eventDonald Trump is throwing himself quite the 80th birthday party at the White House on Sunday....
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Look at the protests Jared Kushner has caused in Albania. This could be a shining light for Europe | Lea Ypi
The slogan ‘Albania is not for sale’ reveals a nation that respects itself, and will not sell its soul for investment“That’s how we found it. We swam to the island, we went on a hike barefoot to the t...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Those who championed free speech in the UK and US now wage war on it. And here’s why: Palestine | Mehdi Hasan
It was once an article of faith that even those who speak words we disagree with deserve protection. As regards Palestine, that’s now not trueRemember the Satanic Verses controversy? Remember “Je suis...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The spectacular collapse of a case against ICE protesters: ‘It’s not justice, but it is a win’
Though the federal government’s prosecution fell apart, the Broadview Six of Illinois say their lives have been upendedMichael Rabbitt was 4,000 miles (6,400km) away from home last October, celebratin...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pope uses Spain speech to warn of global ‘spiritual and cultural crisis’
Addressing lawmakers, Leo XIV also highlights migration at a time when Madrid is bucking European trendsPope Leo XIV has used an address to the Spanish parliament to warn the world is undergoing “a de...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
A School Bus Killed a 5-Year-Old. The Crash Is Among Dozens Missing From the Bus Company’s Federal Safety Record.
The post A School Bus Killed a 5-Year-Old. The Crash Is Among Dozens Missing From the Bus Company’s Federal Safety Record. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 8, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump Admin Urges Legal Aid Groups to Give Up Migrant Children’s Sensitive Data
If the federal government is handed confidential data about children’s legal defense, their cases could be undermined.
Truthout
Jun 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Middle East crisis live: Iran and Israel announce halt to hostilities as Trump claims both sides want ‘immediate ceasefire’
US president says ‘final peace negotiations’ under way, as both Israel and Iran say that they have ended military operations for nowIranian media is reporting that there were no immediate casualties f...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump repeats baseless claim of rigged California elections as Spencer Pratt falls behind in LA mayoral race – live
Trump questions how former reality star Spencer Pratt lost his ‘big lead’ as council member Nithya Raman moves ahead in race for second place to face Karen BassSign up for the Breaking News US emailDo...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Severe’ stress on oceans as rate of sea level rise doubles in 10 years, UN warns
Global effort needed to limit effects of pollution, industrial fishing and climate crisis, World Ocean Assessment saysThe world’s oceans are under “severe and accelerating” pressure from human activit...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Israel and Iran trade strikes: what does this mean for peace deal? - The Latest
The Iranian regime has announced the end of attacks against Israel, while the US president has claimed both sides ‘want a ceasefire’. This comes after Iran and Israel attacked each other’s territory f...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
France is starting to own its role in the slave trade. Now it needs to repair its Caribbean legacy | Marie-Annick Gournet
The notorious Code Noir is gone. But people in Guadeloupe and Martinique continue to live with the consequences“Vive la République, et vive la France.”Emmanuel Macron closed his 21 May speech marking ...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Judgment day for under-fire Democrat Graham Platner in Maine primary
All eyes on US Senate race as Platner, mired in controversy, is set to advance to take on incumbent Susan CollinsVoters in Maine head to the polls on Tuesday for one of the most closely watched primar...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Silicon Valley including Meta has embraced Maga politics, says Nick Clegg
Meta’s former head of global affairs says executives pivoted right in some cases for ‘rather more self-interested’ reasonsSilicon Valley companies including Meta have decided to embrace Maga politics,...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran and Israel trade fire then halt after Trump intervenes
Israel and Iran traded fire on Monday, all but derailing a brittle two-month ceasefire.
World & Nation
Jun 8, 2026 - latimes.com
World Cup Players’ Worst Foe on the Pitch This Year May Be the Extreme Heat
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Sávio Bortolini Pimentel just missed getting on the roster to represent his...
Mother Jones
Jun 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democracy Now! 2026-06-08 Monday
Headlines for June 08, 2026; Iran Warns Israel over Escalating Attacks on Lebanon After Iran, Israel Exchange Strikes: Trita Parsi; Graham Platner’s Billionaire-Bashing Message Resonates in Maine Sena...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jun 8, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump Told Netanyahu Not to Bomb Iran — But Israel Did Anyway
Iran and Israel exchanged fire overnight in the most serious escalation since a nominal truce was reached in April.
Truthout
Jun 8, 2026 - truthout.org
As Censorship Expands, Autonomous Libraries Are Springing Up to Fill the Gaps
From California to Illinois to Oregon, flourishing anarchist libraries are spreading knowledge and building community.
Truthout
Jun 8, 2026 - truthout.org
U.S. Judge Reverses Decision on Colombian Woman Deported to Congo
The judge had previously ruled that the woman had been improperly deported by the Trump administration and had ordered her returned to the United States.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Costs of War
We look at how Israeli trade restrictions and shadowy profiteers have driven up the prices of nearly everything in Gaza.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
No electricity, no gas, no sleep: Cubans on edge amid endless outages
Four months into US oil blockade, Cubans see island drained as state electric company fights to provide even a few hours of power a dayThe doctor called from the darkness, a shadowy figure sitting on ...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
John Oliver on New College’s Maga takeover: ‘More about political posturing than students’ lives’
The late-night host detailed how the Florida liberal arts college became a testing ground for a rightwing agendaJohn Oliver dedicated Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight to examining how Florida’s N...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
A job that changed me: I was teaching in a juvenile detention centre when a repeat offender’s poetry moved me to tears
On my first day, I was terrified. But I quickly came to realise these young people weren’t irredeemably bad“Those who can’t, teach,” is the most unjust professional putdown. Unfortunately, it was true...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on climate equality: a richer life and real public abundance, not just more stuff | Editorial
The Global Justice Report offers a hopeful bargain: tax extreme wealth and replace consumer excess with social and economic security for allHumanity can raise living standards, reduce inequality and k...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: firefighting union leader seeks to shake up Congress
Pennsylvania’s Bob Brooks is one of a slew of working-class Democrats on the ballot – can he beat a Koch-backed rival?Bob Brooks has worked a lot of jobs, sometimes several at once to make ends meet.H...
The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
In his book, self-described USAID 'whistleblower' talks about the agency and Ebola
Nicholas Enrich, on staff at the U.S. Agency for International Aid under 4 administrations, talks about Into the Woodchipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - npr.org
After trading missile fire, Israel and Iran pull back — for now
The missile exchange marked a major escalation in the already tense region. But Israel and Iran both say they will stop attacking each other, with conditions.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 8, 2026 - npr.org
Trump denies promising 'no new wars' – but he campaigned on that
President Trump denies having promised 'no new wars'. BBC Verify has found multiple examples of him saying this during the 2024 US election campaign.
BBC News
Jun 8, 2026 - bbc.com
DUP leader defends MP who attended Palestine solidarity counter-demonstration
Organisers said a counter-protest in Scarva, County Down, was "racist, xenophobic, sectarian".
BBC News
Jun 8, 2026 - bbc.com
Cut Platner Loose
Just a few years ago, Republicans sacrificed an Alabama Senate seat rather than endure an unacceptable colleague. Will Democrats do the same in Maine?
The Atlantic
Jun 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Congresswoman Who Got Trump’s Name Off the Kennedy Center
Representative Joyce Beatty sued over the president’s control of the arts complex. The effort to keep it open isn’t over.
The Atlantic
Jun 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Storms Off After “Meet the Press” Host Asks for Proof of “Rigged” Races
Election officials are “crooked just like you’re crooked, your press is crooked," Trump told a reporter.
Truthout
Jun 8, 2026 - truthout.org
This World Leader Took on Trump Over Iran — and It’s Paying Off
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez may be embattled at home, but his opposition to the war in Iran has made him a “rockstar” who's defying the odds.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 7, 2026 - politico.com
Why Britain and America Can't Stop Firing Their Leaders
In both countries, political revolts keep toppling leaders without solving the deeper crisis.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 7, 2026 - politico.com
“Can We Make the Protesters Look More Violent?”
Scott Pelley spent 37 years at CBS News, only to be fired last week after coming into conflict with Free Press founder Bari Weiss, who took control of the network last October. In a New York Times sit...
Mother Jones
Jun 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
Inside Delaney Hall’s Black Box
Early Saturday morning, a woman whose husband is detained at ICE’s Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, drove nearly two hours to visit him. She was turned away at the gate. GEO Group—the multibillion...
Mother Jones
Jun 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
In Maine, Graham Platner looks to move on from a week of controversy
The political newcomer is all but certain to officially become Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee after Tuesday’s primary.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 7, 2026 - politico.com
Trump reportedly considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius
Potential proposal would secure control of Diego Garcia base amid stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty of territoryDonald Trump is reportedly weighing a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius a...