Liberal Reporting for 2026-06-12
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 85 articles from 14 sites. We chose these from 619 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Intercept, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, ProPublica, Mother Jones, MS NOW, Democracy Now! Audio, Vox, The Guardian, NYT > Top Stories, Truthout, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, The Atlantic, World & Nation.
Scott Pelley Shows How Legacy Media Got It Wrong — Before Bari Weiss Made It Worse
Scott Pelley describes Weiss’s horrific pro-Trump meddling, but he also shows how “both sides” journalism was already dooming our country. The post Scott Pelley Shows How Legacy Media Got It Wrong — B...
The Intercept
Jun 11, 2026 - theintercept.com
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats will prioritize affordability. Not all of his members agree.
Even as inflation rises, some insist the Democratic agenda should put other fundamentals front and center.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Special Treatment for Convicted Drug Traffickers After ProPublica Report
The post Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Special Treatment for Convicted Drug Traffickers After ProPublica Report appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 11, 2026 - propublica.org
Inside the campaign to discredit a key climate science report
An emerging field of research that can measure how much climate change has worsened individual disasters is under attack by friends of the fossil fuel industry. Billions of dollars are at stake.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
Sacramento’s AI question: protect jobs or soften the blow?
California’s current and future leaders are faced with a policy dilemma when it comes to the specter of Ai-driven job displacement.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
How Senate Democrats are planning to push back on potential election interference
It’s the latest step Democrats are taking to counter what they worry will be GOP efforts to disrupt the midterms.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
Utah Voters Finally Got a Fair Map. Republicans Are Making Sure It Never Happens Again.
President Donald Trump’s plummeting popularity has promised a bloodbath for Republicans in this year’s midterm elections. To head off that debacle, party leaders in red states have set off an arms rac...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Biden’s Mexico ambassador was so frustrated, he almost ran for president himself
Ken Salazar detailed his qualms with the Biden administration’s border plan — and how he wants to stop 2028 Democrats from repeating those mistakes.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
A Point-by-Point Breakdown of Trump’s Failed Iran War Objectives
None of Trump’s stated goals in his war with Iran have been achieved. The post A Point-by-Point Breakdown of Trump’s Failed Iran War Objectives appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
Jun 11, 2026 - theintercept.com
Spy law on track to lapse after House rejects extension
The vote effectively ensures Section 702 will expire for the first time since it was enacted in 2008.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
Commission of 1: A top Wall Street regulator gains new sway over crypto, prediction markets under Trump
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig’s influence over Wall Street is on the rise under President Donald Trump. Not everyone is on board.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
Trump backs down on Iran strikes, says peace deal is near
President Donald Trump has been stuck between a war he hasn’t decisively won and a deal he can’t easily sell as victory. Now he’s suggesting a new path. The post Trump backs down on Iran strikes, says...
MS NOW
Jun 11, 2026 - ms.now
Trump didn’t ruin the World Cup. He just made it less fun.
The president and his team have made multiple decisions over the last year and a half that could hurt attendance. The post Trump didn’t ruin the World Cup. He just made it less fun. appeared first on ...
MS NOW
Jun 11, 2026 - ms.now
In the United States, Solar Energy is Outpacing Coal for the First Time Ever
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Solar energy just provided more electricity in the United States than coal for the first ...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
The World Cup’s First Score: Union 1, Owners 0
In a 99-1 vote Wednesday night, food and beverage workers staffing Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium for the FIFA Men’s World Cup ratified an agreement that includes better wages and protections around immigr...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
How Democrats Can Still Win the Redistricting War by 2028
There’s little doubt that Republicans have won the redistricting war started by Donald Trump, thanks in large part to favorable decisions from GOP-appointed judges on the US Supreme Court and state su...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s war and the resulting economy are a gift for Democrats in the midterms
Nothing could be better for Democrats than making the midterms a referendum on Trump’s character — except, maybe, making it a referendum on his economy. The post Trump’s war and the resulting economy ...
MS NOW
Jun 11, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s strange habit of openly discounting the economic pain of working Americans
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Trump’s comments on inflation; the Knicks’ epic comeback; and more. The post Trump’s strange habit of openly discounting the economic pain of wor...
MS NOW
Jun 11, 2026 - ms.now
White House's new push to block state AI laws could ride on kids’ safety
Separate meetings this week with children's advocates and the tech industry came just days after a bipartisan House proposal on AI got a chilly reception.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
Jackson accuses Barrett majority of turning ‘a deaf ear’ in legal interpretation
A ruling on Thursday marked the latest example of the different interpretive approaches among the Republican and Democratic appointees. The post Jackson accuses Barrett majority of turning ‘a deaf ear...
MS NOW
Jun 11, 2026 - ms.now
Trump calls off planned Thursday evening strikes on Iran
The president said discussions to end the conflict have reached the highest level of Iranian leadership, but the country’s government has not publicly weighed in.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
Trump says he will nominate Jay Clayton to succeed Tulsi Gabbard as the DNI
If White House officials are expecting this nomination to advance without any controversy, they might be disappointed. The post Trump says he will nominate Jay Clayton to succeed Tulsi Gabbard as the ...
MS NOW
Jun 11, 2026 - ms.now
Democracy Now! 2026-06-11 Thursday
Headlines for June 11, 2026; “They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran”: Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes; “World Cup of Exclusion”: Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Cos...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jun 11, 2026 - democracynow.org
9 reasons to watch the 2026 World Cup
Members of the Iranian national soccer team arrive at Tijuana International Airport on June 7, 2026. | Mario Tama/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps ...
Vox
Jun 11, 2026 - vox.com
Can Graham Platner win?
Graham Platner speaks to Mainers at a town hall at the Elks Lodge 188 on June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. | Laura Brett/Getty Images Last fall, Graham Platner — an oysterman running for the Democra...
Vox
Jun 11, 2026 - vox.com
Hoping to persuade the gullible, Trump vows to share proof of 2020 conspiracy theories
For nearly six years, Trump and his team have said the evidence is on the way. Lucy told Charlie Brown the same thing while holding a football. The post Hoping to persuade the gullible, Trump vows to ...
MS NOW
Jun 11, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans split on following Trump’s demands for restrictive voting bill
US president urges congressional Republicans to use budget reconciliation procedure to enact his priorities Donald Trump has demanded that congressional Republicans get to work on a party line measure...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Welcome to Trump’s World Cup, a depressingly angry version of football uniting the planet | Barney Ronay
Ted Lasso will deliver a message of hope before the USA’s first game, in an America that is not a fit or desirable host right nowShortly before 6pm local time on Friday night at the Los Angeles Stadiu...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
The EU is inviting the Taliban to Brussels. Europe’s credibility lies in tatters
As ICE-style deportation rules come into force, the unsavoury circle the EU wants migrant deals with includes the Afghan regime. This is a nadirI sometimes think of the former EU home affairs commissi...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Brad Lander found not guilty of blocking elevator at New York ICE facility
Judge says ex-city comptroller was not willingly obstructive while sitting in front of lift at Manhattan federal buildingNew York City Democrat Brad Lander on Thursday was found not guilty of blocking...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
My Half-Baked Attempt to Cook Through the World Cup
I can’t really say why I decided to cook, or otherwise procure, a dish representing every nation at the World Cup, except that I thought it might be kind of fun, and it seemed like the least I could d...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Secret Recording Exposes Claims of Toxic Leadership After a Marine’s Suicide
This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter. “Who knows what was going on in Corp...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested yet again, accused of making terroristic threats
At least 97 Jan. 6 rioters have been accused of new crimes after receiving presidential pardons, but only one has been charged on four separate occasions. The post Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested yet ...
MS NOW
Jun 11, 2026 - ms.now
Trump's ambassador names one thing America needs from Canada
It turns out U.S. farmers can't do without potash.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Administration Pushes Limits of Election Investigations
The Justice Department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections can...
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
Oil Prices Drop as Trump Reverses Threat to Strike Iran
Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
After Senate Loss, Cornyn Predicts ‘Miserable’ Final Two Years for Trump
In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride” as he and others flex new political freedom.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
Can’t Pay Medical Bills? Trump Administration Suggests Getting a Loan
One-third of Americans shoulder health care debt. Insurers are being asked to consider lending money to Obamacare consumers who can’t afford higher deductibles.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
In the U.K., a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots
Two stabbings have fueled violent protests in England and Northern Ireland in the last 10 days, fanned online by right-wing voices. In Britain and across Europe, it’s a grim pattern.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
Middle East crisis live: Trump cancels tonight’s ‘scheduled strikes and bombings’ on Iran
US president says on Truth Social that ‘discussions with Iran have been brought to the highest level of leadership and approved’Full report: Trump says US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreementT...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Seth Meyers on Republicans claiming rigged elections: ‘You’re the ones undermining voter integrity’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump getting booed at a Knicks game and Republican attempts to undermine US electionsLate-night hosts spoke about Donald Trump’s delusions over his reception this week at a...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Alabama wants to execute a man by nitrogen hypoxia. That is cruel | Austin Sarat
To put it plainly, nitrogen hypoxia kills by starving someone of the oxygen needed to sustain lifeThe eighth amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment is among the most noble and valuable ...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pope Leo rails against migrant deaths on visit to Spain’s ‘dock of shame’
Pontiff calls on leaders to treat migrants more humanely as he concludes week-long Spanish tour in Gran CanariaThe constant flow of people embarking in small, rickety boats to migrate abroad should fo...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Evil Lawyer review – gripping, twisty and ludicrously hammy
The lead character in this Thai courtroom drama may have more than a whiff of pantomime villain about her, but this a fun, very watchable show – albeit one that is faintly ridiculous at timesIf the ti...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
FIFA Peace Prize Recipient Vows to Hit Iran ‘VERY HARD’ on First Night of World Cup
On Thursday, President Donald Trump said that the US would strike Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” in a bid to “assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets.” Trump made the statement in a Truth Social ...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
We Need to Talk About Black Women and Uterine Cancer
I grew up in a household of women who didn’t talk much about their reproductive health. Period talks were reserved for hushed tones, always behind closed doors. But over the years, stories began to em...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Says “I Love Inflation” as Americans Face Highest Rate in 3 Years
Trump claims ending the Iran War will curb inflation, but several questions remain — including when the war will end.
Truthout
Jun 11, 2026 - truthout.org
The inflation Trump “loves” is outpacing wage growth
Meanwhile, the market is bracing for higher borrowing costs. Steve Rattner explains. The post The inflation Trump “loves” is outpacing wage growth appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jun 11, 2026 - ms.now
Grok’s sexualized deepfakes violate Canada’s privacy law, watchdog rules
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne says that safeguards have reduced the volume of images but that the problem is far from resolved.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s claims about California vote-rigging are a grim preview of November | Moira Donegan
The ‘fraud’ he sees is in the very concept of democracy, in the idea that people who don’t agree with or fawn over him might have a say, tooBy now, it is an event as regular and predictable as the tid...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
AI absolutism is breaking our brains. The apocalyptic future we’re being sold isn’t inevitable
Nor is the dreamy promise that this tech will unlock boundless potential and productivityEverything we hear about artificial intelligence is conflicting, and hearing about it feels inescapable. AI is ...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
El Niño forms in Pacific as experts say it will likely turbocharge extreme weather
Meteorologists predict it will be the strongest of century, while UN secretary-general calls it ‘urgent climate warning’El Niño, the climate phenomenon that supercharges weather around the world, has ...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fund linked to key Trump allies backed push to sow doubt about 2024 election
Guardian review finds group tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading ads in swing statesAs the 2024 election approached, advertisements began popping up in key swing states suggestin...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Somali referee barred from US for World Cup is handed Super Cup final by Uefa
Omar Artan to officiate PSG v Aston Villa in August‘Football is made to connect people,’ says Uefa headOmar Artan, the Somali referee prevented from officiating at the World Cup, will take charge of t...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Dangerous for being free’: Mon Laferte on calling out injustice as Chile’s biggest pop star
The musician opens up about her mental health, government corruption and why conservative backlash won’t stop her speaking her mindMon Laferte has a sore throat. Halfway through our conversation, in a...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Artist by Lucy Steeds audiobook review – a sensory feast in Provence
A reclusive artist is the reluctant subject of a journalist’s attention in a rich world of scents, scenery and secretsWhen a British journalist named Joseph Adelaide tracks down a reclusive artist to ...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms
The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - npr.org
N.Y. and N.J. are hosting the World Cup. The real party is along the 7 train
The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - npr.org
Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist....
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - npr.org
Three jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.
BBC News
Jun 11, 2026 - bbc.com
Inside America’s Ugly Birthday Battle
The Trump administration broke an agreement to fund the bipartisan semiquincentennial celebrations, saying it will not “light taxpayer money on fire.”
The Atlantic
Jun 11, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Isn’t Giving Up on His Slush Fund
Despite insisting that a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has been scrapped, the administration is quietly assuring allies that payout plans remain on track.
The Atlantic
Jun 11, 2026 - theatlantic.com
US Bombs Water Facilities in Iran, a Possible War Crime Violation
Deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure are considered a war crime under international law.
Truthout
Jun 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Why your kid is obsessed with squishy toys
This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. The NeeDoh Nice Cube is a lump of soft plastic a little over 2 inches tall. ...
Vox
Jun 11, 2026 - vox.com
Trump to nominate Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
Clayton’s nomination comes after an uproar on Capitol Hill over Bill Pulte serving in the role in an acting capacity.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
America’s doctors just voted for war with RFK Jr.
The American Medical Association has sought a working relationship with the health secretary. Members saw moral compromise.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 10, 2026 - politico.com
New poll results show the UK political drama is a warning sign for Trump
New research from London-based Public First suggests many of the grievances that fueled the widespread anti-incumbent backlash in 2024 remain entrenched.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 10, 2026 - politico.com
ICE Defied Direct Order From Federal Judge and Re-Detained Elderly Palestinian
A judge said the 77-year-old grandfather's detention was unlawful. Then ICE seized him again and tried to rush him onto a deportation flight. The post ICE Defied Direct Order From Federal Judge and Re...
The Intercept
Jun 10, 2026 - theintercept.com
Momentum Builds to Rein In Domestic Spying Law — Whether or Not Bill Pulte Survives as Intel Chief
“I have been doing this a while,” Sen. Ron Wyden told The Intercept. “And I’ve never had this kind of bipartisan support.” The post Momentum Builds to Rein In Domestic Spying Law — Whether or Not Bill...
The Intercept
Jun 10, 2026 - theintercept.com
How Delaney Hall Went from Rehab Center to National ICE Flashpoint
Delaney Hall has been many things: a jail, a halfway house, a rehabilitation facility. For the past year, however, it’s been something more fraught: an ICE detention center and the site of ongoing cla...
Mother Jones
Jun 10, 2026 - motherjones.com
The US-Iran ceasefire is breaking down
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on June 10, 2026. | Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you st...
Vox
Jun 10, 2026 - vox.com
Florida to use US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm elections
State supreme court ruling aids nationwide redistricting effort aimed at helping party retain slim House majorityThe Florida supreme court on Wednesday allowed new US House districts drawn by Republic...
The Guardian
Jun 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Lawyers Are Building a New Infrastructure to Fight Trump’s Deportation Machine
Lawyers and activists are organizing “habeas projects” to file petitions on behalf of unlawfully detained immigrants.
Truthout
Jun 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Admin Moves to Denaturalize 17 Americans in Attack on Legal Immigration
“The government has used this power in the past to target people it views as political opponents,” said a law professor.
Truthout
Jun 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump-Deported Migrants Remain Locked Up in Eswatini, Where They Have No Ties
The African country agreed to receive up to 160 people removed from the US in exchange for $5.1 million.
Truthout
Jun 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump administration land gift to SpaceX would hurt Texas habitat, lawsuit says
Environmental groups say exchange between US government and SpaceX would worsen ecological risksSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Environmental groups on Wednesday sued in an attempt t...
The Guardian
Jun 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
California sues Trump administration over planned ICE facility near Gilroy
The lawsuit alleges that the leased land is zoned exclusively for agricultural use and that the federal government violated laws requiring state and county notification, as well as procedural steps re...
World & Nation
Jun 10, 2026 - latimes.com
“I Love Inflation,” Trump Says, As Rates Rise Thanks to Iran War
At a press conference this afternoon, a reporter asked President Donald Trump if he is concerned about inflation rates after new data showed the consumer price index at a three-year high of 4.2 percen...
Mother Jones
Jun 10, 2026 - motherjones.com
British Politicians Accuse Elon Musk of Stoking Racist Violence in Belfast
Musk encouraged his base to take to the streets shortly before rioters stormed immigrant neighborhoods in Belfast.
Truthout
Jun 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Scared of ICE, Angry at Trump, and Facing Red Tape, Many Are Skipping World Cup
Hotel bookings lag in all US host cities, and in several a majority of hotel owners say the tournament is a “non-event.”
Truthout
Jun 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Experts Warn Trump Order Would Effectively End the Ability to Vote by Mail
Congressional Democrats and all 23 Democratic state attorneys general are urging courts to block the order.
Truthout
Jun 10, 2026 - truthout.org
A conservative California county is trying to kill mail-in voting
Shasta county passes measure requiring elections to be held in person on one day and limiting absentee ballotsNorthern California’s Shasta county, best known for its radical conservative politics and ...
The Guardian
Jun 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump the unreliable narrator fails to force reality to match his story on Iran
A cycle of threat, detente and deadlock repeats itself wearisomely as the president’s war in Iran drags onAs the story of the US-Iran war is written direct to social media, Donald Trump may be the gen...
The Guardian
Jun 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fresh strikes, surging inflation signal new phase of Iran war
The prospect of a renewed U.S. air campaign cast fresh doubt on the viability of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran that has largely held since April.
World & Nation
Jun 10, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump Admin Is Turning Ocean Into a Gas Station and Garbage Dump, Expert Says
Along with dismantling vital sea monitoring, Trump aims to expand deep sea mining and loosen fishing regulations.