Liberal Reporting for 2026-06-13
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 95 articles from 14 sites. We chose these from 615 articles found on 17 sites.
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Mother Jones, The Intercept, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Vox, MS NOW, The Guardian, World & Nation, ProPublica, Democracy Now! Audio, Truthout, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, NYT > Top Stories, BBC News, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis.
The Supreme Court’s Pending Decision on Haitians’ Humanitarian Status Is a Matter of “Life and Death”
Vilès Dorsainvil has thought a lot about desperation recently. Specifically, what desperation forces people to do, and the tragedy it seems to attract. As a Haitian immigrant and the executive directo...
Mother Jones
Jun 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Right’s “Election Fraud” Cry for Midterms Previewed in Primaries
Spencer Pratt’s pratfall in LA, Graham Platner’s victory, prediction markets, and other takeaways from the California and Maine primary elections. The post The Right’s “Election Fraud” Cry for Midterm...
The Intercept
Jun 12, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Epic Story of How Trump Seized the World Cup
A decade of diplomatic maneuvering, global intrigue and trilateral deal-making — and how it all ended up in one president’s hands.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com
Inside Trump’s Reversal on HIV
The president’s first-term pledge to end HIV in the U.S. by 2030 has evaporated in his second term.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Is Targeting Immigrants From Places Hardest Hit by Climate Shocks
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countrie...
Mother Jones
Jun 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s strange flirtation with AI socialism, explained
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, accompanied by President Donald Trump, speaks during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 21, 2025, in Washington, DC. | Andrew Harnik/Getty Ima...
Vox
Jun 12, 2026 - vox.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 12, 2026 - ms.now
‘This is not normal’: Trump leans on MAGA organizer to revive coal
The Energy Department is giving millions to a company partially led by a far-right activist and telecom executive to build the nation’s first coal-fired power plant since 2013.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com
ICE Should Show It Hasn’t Been “Infiltrated by Violent Extremists,” Senator Urges
Spurred by The Intercept's reporting, Sheldon Whitehouse calls out DHS for recruiting materials celebrated by white nationalists. The post ICE Should Show It Hasn’t Been “Infiltrated by Violent Extrem...
The Intercept
Jun 12, 2026 - theintercept.com
The “clean energy” mine that could put one of America’s most pristine wilderness areas at risk
A view of the Moose Lake entry point to the Boundary Waters, a federally protected area in northeastern Minnesota. | Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images There’s no such a thi...
Vox
Jun 12, 2026 - vox.com
Trump wants you to know this RFK Jr. aide’s name
Chris Klomp is working to boost morale and deliver results at the Health Department after a year of upheaval.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com
D.C. Mayor Candidates Are Fixating on Teen Hangouts — and Turning the Cops on Them
Kenyan McDuffie says D.C. must crack down to stave off the Trump administration. Janeese Lewis George argues that plays into Trump's hand. The post D.C. Mayor Candidates Are Fixating on Teen Hangouts ...
The Intercept
Jun 12, 2026 - theintercept.com
USPS eyes new rule that would block ballots in states that balk at Trump’s demands
That it’s even a possibility the Postal Service might refuse to deliver ballots unless states comply with unnecessary demands is breathtaking. The post USPS eyes new rule that would block ballots in ...
MS NOW
Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now
Judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, wants guarantee it’s dead
A federal judge requested the Department of Justice submit a sworn and signed declaration by next week that it is not moving forward with the fund. The post Judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s $1.8 bill...
MS NOW
Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now
Judge extends block on Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
Judge Leonie Brinkema said she’ll likely dismiss a lawsuit over the project if top officials formally kill it.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com
US military escorting growing number of oil tankers through Hormuz, Energy secretary says
The increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz comes as Trump and Iran continue haggling over a peace deal.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com
The Supreme Court invented a special legal rule solely to screw Planned Parenthood
Anti-abortion protestors gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court. | Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images About a year ago, the Supreme Court handed down a baffling decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood (2...
Vox
Jun 12, 2026 - vox.com
Judge declines to halt UFC Freedom 250 fights at White House this weekend
Plaintiffs said the “volcano of corruption, if allowed to go forward, will mark an inflection point in American history.” The post Judge declines to halt UFC Freedom 250 fights at White House this wee...
MS NOW
Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now
How Trump and Musk’s DOGE cuts are screwing American farmers
Last year the Trump administration took a chain saw to the cause of eradicating flesh-eating parasites. Now farmers are dealing with the consequences. The post How Trump and Musk’s DOGE cuts are screw...
MS NOW
Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now
Ariana Grande blasts White House for using her song in an ICE video
“Please do not ever use my music in relation to this barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense,” Grande reportedly commented under the video. The post Ariana Grande blasts White House for using her song i...
MS NOW
Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now
Ariana Grande rebukes White House for using her music in ‘barbaric, inhumane’ ICE video
Grande is the latest in a series of pop musicians including Sabrina Carpenter and SZA who have been angered by Trump administration videosAriana Grande has rebuked Donald Trump’s White House over use ...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump's quiet crackdown: Fewer ICE raids, harsher rules push immigrants to leave
Along with focusing on deportations, the administration is deploying other tactics to deter legal, as well as illegal, immigration.
World & Nation
Jun 12, 2026 - latimes.com
The UFC’s Biggest Cards Nearly Always Include Women. Except at Freedom 250.
When Americans tune into UFC Freedom 250, the series of mixed martial arts fights taking over the White House on President Trump’s 80th birthday this Sunday, one key element of the sport will be missi...
Mother Jones
Jun 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
US judge won’t block Trump’s UFC event at White House – US politics live
Federal judge rules against Virginia residents who argued Trump’s administration exceeded its authority to host ‘UFC Freedom 250’ mixed martial arts event at White HouseA powerful US surveillance law ...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump asking Congress for symbolic expunging of his two impeachments
President is first in US history to be impeached twice, over abuse of power and inciting an insurrectionDonald Trump is pressing Congress to erase one of the darkest chapters of his political career, ...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
US consumer sentiment improves in June due to easing gas prices
Consumer sentiment still remains at historically low levels amid Iran war and rising inflation, new survey showsEasing gas prices are making Americans feel better about their personal finances and the...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune.
The post A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 12, 2026 - propublica.org
‘Where can we find hope?’: your questions about the US supreme court’s voting rights decision answered
Guardian reporters Fabiola Cineas and Adria Walker held a Reddit Q&A about Louisiana v Callais – here’s a rundownIn April, the supreme court’s decision in Louisiana v Callais struck a massive blow to ...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
China arrests US academic at conference for ‘espionage activities’
Arrest of Min Zin, who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy, comes just month after Trump visit to BeijingChina has arrested a US scholar who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
The next AI safety fight may actually be about DNA
AI company CEOs Sam Altman (OpenAI), Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind), and Dario Amodei (Anthropic) disagree on a lot, like how fast the technology should develop, the best way to regulate it, and how...
Vox
Jun 12, 2026 - vox.com
Judge denies Kennedy Center board’s last-minute bid to delay removal of Trump’s name
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper previously ruled that the board, whose members were handpicked by Trump, cannot unilaterally change the center’s name. The post Judge denies Kennedy Center board...
MS NOW
Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now
OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX going public feels ominous
The major artificial intelligence firms have burned through billions in cash from private investors. Now they’re looking to the public for a boost. The post OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX going public f...
MS NOW
Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now
Prosecutors ‘on pins and needles’ awaiting Jay Clayton’s replacement
Jay Clayton had no prosecutorial experience, but it could have been worse.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com
Trump grouses about 'weak and pathetic' Iran, dismisses 'leaked' deal
The president touted a "great settlement" of the war Thursday afternoon, before pivoting back to slamming Iran Friday morning
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com
Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Trump administration created fund to resolve his lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returnsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal judge in Virginia has extended an or...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘It’s massive destruction’: outcry in Texas over waivers to allow border wall in Big Bend national park
Despite plunging border crossings, the Trump administration is circumventing laws to expedite building in a vast, pristine wilderness The Trump administration has waived a slew of environmental and hi...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
US judge refuses to block Trump’s White House UFC birthday event
Gaudy arena is already built on South Lawn to celebrate US president’s birthday and America’s 250th anniversaryA federal judge refused on Friday to stop the White House from staging a UFC show this we...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
The UN has shamed Israel over sexual violence in conflict. Now there must be accountability | Janine di Giovanni
Russia is also included on the UN’s blacklist – and it faces enormous pressure from sanctions. The same consequences must apply to Israel• Janine di Giovanni is executive director of The Reckoning Pro...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Women held at much-denounced ICE detention camp sign on to hunger strike
Nearly 40 women detained at Delaney Hall join striking men and outline demands ‘rooted in basic human rights’ Dozens of women detained inside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in New Jer...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pussy Riot: CYKA review – debut album from iconic Russian agitators is let down by blunt-force EDM
(Pussy Riot)On a disappointing record helmed by co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova, corny guitars and generically moody synths undermine the activist group’s political acuityGreat music rarely makes for g...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democracy Now! 2026-06-12 Friday
Headlines for June 12, 2026; “New Form of Imperialism”: Renowned U.N. Scientist on AI Boom’s Huge Water, Carbon & Land Footprint; U.S. Attacks Iranian Water Reservoirs Amid “Normalization” of Targetin...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jun 12, 2026 - democracynow.org
Israeli Firm Accused of Launching Smear Campaigns During US, European Elections
The smear campaigns reportedly targeted left-wing and pro-Palestine candidates in Scotland, New York, and France.
Truthout
Jun 12, 2026 - truthout.org
‘Born a very special baby’: Republican rhetoric on Trump becomes even more cultish
Eight years ago this week, a GOP senator warned, “It’s not a good place for any party to end up with a cult-like situation as it relates to a president.” The post ‘Born a very special baby’: Republica...
MS NOW
Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now
Welcome to ‘the Claw’: the White House fighting cage captures Trump era rot | Sidney Blumenthal
The 154ft-tall structure for the UFC Freedom 250 gives Trump a chance to to put the government out to the highest bidder“If the government decides, very quickly, to bulldoze the Statue of Liberty – th...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Chaotic talks on a US-Iran deal continue on the Trump rollercoaster
Amid rhetoric, market uncertainty and tit-for-tat exchanges, the two sides are still trying to find a way out of the impasseGreat news! Donald Trump has said the US and Iran are on the verge of a peac...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
A powerful US surveillance law is set to expire – what happens now?
Congress has failed to reauthorize section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amid questions over its futureDonald Trump’s bid to install a controversial ally as the country’s leading intell...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Number of arrests after riots in Northern Ireland rises to 19
Police call for calm before anti-racist protests in Belfast and Glasgow as MPs warn of failure over online misinformationPolice said 19 people, including a 16-year-old boy, had now been arrested after...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Meyers on Trump saying he loves inflation: ‘Can’t think of a more tone-deaf thing for a president to say’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s controversial response to rising inflation and his upcoming UFC birthday partyLate-night hosts called out Donald Trump’s lies over a peace deal in Iran and inflation...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pope Leo defends migrants at 'dock of shame' in Spain
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org
Door shuts on some immigrant entrepreneurs as U.S. restricts small-business loans
For decades, immigrants who are legal permanent residents in the U.S. could get loans through the Small Business Administration, a core pillar of small-business lending. Not anymore.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org
New Billionaire Jared Kushner Is Mired in Conflicts of Interest as “Peace Envoy”
Jared Kushner, like the rest of the Trump family, uses the White House for personal enrichment.
Truthout
Jun 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Nearly 100 Billionaires Donate to Collins in Race That May Decide Senate Control
The donors’ net worth is $888 billion, nearly nine times Maine’s entire 2025 economic output. None are Maine residents.
Truthout
Jun 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Critics View Trump’s New DNI Pick Jay Clayton as Unqualified, Picked for Loyalty
Like Trump's pick for “acting” DNI Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton does not have an “extensive” national security background.
Truthout
Jun 12, 2026 - truthout.org
WATCH: Donald Trump’s name set to be removed from Kennedy Center building
Workers erected scaffolding to begin the process of removing Trump’s name from the iconic performing arts center in Washington. The post WATCH: Donald Trump’s name set to be removed from Kennedy Cente...
MS NOW
Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now
Judge Declines to Halt UFC Fight at the White House on Trump’s Birthday
In a ruling on Friday, Judge Amit P. Mehta wrote that the lawsuit arrived last minute and failed to show how the event irreversibly harmed the individuals who sued.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Can Democrats Overcome G.O.P. Gerrymandering?
Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, who writes The Tilt newsletter, looks at the Republicans’ advantage in the House of Representatives after partisan redistricting. To win the House, how much of ...
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
To Defeat Democrats, Texas Governor Embraces the Hard Right
After years of keeping his distance, Gov. Greg Abbott is set to address Texas Republicans’ activist-led convention as hard-line conservatives gain influence within the party.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Late Night Prepares for Trump’s U.F.C. Birthday Fight at the White House
Jimmy Fallon called the president “the only 80-year-old yelling, ‘Get on my lawn!’”
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Judge denies pause of order to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
Judge said last month that only Congress could change center’s name and ordered president’s name to be removedA judge has denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering Donald Tru...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Should you boycott the World Cup? - The Latest
The football’s only just kicked off, but this World Cup has already seen its fair share of controversy. With a Somali referee barred from entering the US, Fifa president Gianni Infantino cosying up to...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
All of us are migrants, says pope as he rounds off tour of Spain in Tenerife
Pontiff urges leaders to do more to welcome refugees and tells people smugglers to expect ‘divine justice’Pope Leo has used the final day of his week-long tour of Spain to stress that “all of us are m...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to appeal against fraud conviction in FTX case
Decision to not overturn fallen crypto mogul’s 25-year prison sentence was handed down by three-judge panel Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday lost his bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
US legal showdown looms over ‘heinous’ nitrogen gas after supreme court blocks execution
Supreme court rejects Alabama’s request to execute a prisoner, setting up showdown over method decried by experts as brutalThe United States’ newest execution method, nitrogen gas, appears headed towa...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Experience: I was held hostage for a year
As a conflict journalist, I was aware of the dangers – but nothing prepares you for the mental traumaI arrived in Mogadishu as a conflict photojournalist in 2008. Years of civil war had left the Somal...
The Guardian
Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran says deal to end fighting with US has 'never been closer'
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.
BBC News
Jun 12, 2026 - bbc.com
Three more men jailed for Henry Nowak protest violence
A total of 13 men have so far been jailed over the disorder in Southampton last week.
BBC News
Jun 12, 2026 - bbc.com
House Democrats ask new ICE director to roll back policy limiting oversight visits
Democrats wrote a letter in response to a policy that requires lawmakers to identify detainees at least two business days before a visit and provide a signed consent form from each detainee.
World & Nation
Jun 12, 2026 - latimes.com
DOJ Targets Michigan Palestine Solidarity Activists With Federal Charges
The charges follow escalating repression by the University of Michigan against pro-Palestine students since 2024.
Truthout
Jun 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Rubio Signs Sports Diplomacy Deal With UFC Ahead of Weekend Fight at White House
Partnerships between the White House and UFC have raised a bevy of ethical concerns and legal questions.
Truthout
Jun 12, 2026 - truthout.org
The New School Guts Faculty and Staff as Higher Ed Intensifies Austerity
“If this kind of austerity can happen at The New School, it can happen everywhere,” says professor Jeremy Varon.
Truthout
Jun 12, 2026 - truthout.org
FBI Raids Ohio Voting Rights Organization
Ohio Organizing Collaborative board member Prentiss Haney accused the feds of using “straight-up intimidation tactics.”
Truthout
Jun 12, 2026 - truthout.org
How the Dangerous Rise in Anti-Immigration Politics Went Mainstream
Violent unrest after a stabbing in Northern Ireland showed the extent to which the far right has taken hold in the U.K., as well as in Europe and the U.S.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Jun 12, 2026 - newyorker.com
UK and Canada in talks on defense bank and fighter jet programs
Gordon Brown — the ex-PM who is now advising No. 10 Downing Street on global finance — spoke to Canadian PM Mark Carney about the scheme.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - politico.eu
LA Dems are nursing a post-Spencer Pratt hangover
Democrats are bracing for a bruising race between Nithya Raman and Karen Bass.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com
You Will Be Shocked to Learn That Donald Trump Pardoned a Corrupt Politician
With Donald Trump’s pardon of former Indiana Rep. Steve Buyer over the weekend, he has now pardoned at least 11 former GOP politicians, almost all of them on charges of corruption or somehow violating...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s Deportation Machine Is Still Targeting Pro-Palestinian Protesters
An immigration judge has ordered the deportation of Columbia University graduate student Mohsen Mahdawi, who is Palestinian, to Jordan in a legal filing published Wednesday. Mahdawi has been targeted ...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Hakeem Jeffries Finally Finds a Spine: Dem Leaders Rallied Against Extending Domestic Spy Law
Advocates welcomed centrist Democrats switching sides but warned against extending the spy law with or without Bill Pulte as spy chief. The post Hakeem Jeffries Finally Finds a Spine: Dem Leaders Rall...
The Intercept
Jun 11, 2026 - theintercept.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
‘There needs to be change’: Voters in the major UK by-election are angry
Residents are deeply frustrated with politics — and some would rather burn the system down than back Labour candidate Andy Burnham to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
After Trump threatened to attack Iran, a scramble to stop him
Senior officials from Qatar, the UAE and Pakistan rang Trump as he was threatening to strike Iran "very hard tonight." Their assurance of a deal in reach convinced him to pull back.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com
Sportswashed: FIFA’s Long Love Affair With Authoritarians
The last major tournament staged by FIFA, the body behind the World Cup, was last summer’s Club World Cup—an international tournament where Donald Trump crashed the trophy presentation at New Jersey’s...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Disclosure Day pits aliens against religion. But faith leaders are ready to believe.
David Koepp, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Josh O'Connor, Steven Spielberg, Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson and Wyatt Russell attend the US premiere of DISCLOSURE DAY presented by Universal Picture...
Vox
Jun 11, 2026 - vox.com
Trump (still) has a spy chief problem
Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, during a Bloomberg Television interview outside the White House on January 12, 2026. | Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images This st...
Vox
Jun 11, 2026 - vox.com
Karmelo Anthony and the Futility of Claiming Self-Defense While Black
Last spring, during a track meet at a Texas high school, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony stabbed and killed Austin Metcalf, a white student and fellow athlete from a rival school, during an argument. Whet...
Mother Jones
Jun 11, 2026 - motherjones.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
“We Will Be Taking Kharg Island” — Trump Threatens Invasion of Iran
Trump threatened to hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” then announced hours later he had “cancelled the scheduled strikes.”
Truthout
Jun 11, 2026 - truthout.org
US Turnaround on International Vaccines Comes Too Late for Hundreds of Thousands
The State Department finally overruled RFK Jr.’s defunding of a group that vaccinates 60 percent of children globally.
Truthout
Jun 11, 2026 - truthout.org
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
Somali Referee Denied US Entry for World Cup Gets Hero’s Welcome Back Home
The Trump administration baselessly accused the award-winning referee of having “terror” ties.
Truthout
Jun 11, 2026 - truthout.org
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
Jesse Marsch says he had to ‘beg’ US players to sing anthem as he talks up Canada’s pride
Marsch says players will embrace World Cup occasionMoïse Bombito and Ismaël Koné fit after injuriesWeather concerns dismissed: ‘We’ll be ready.’Jesse Marsch urged Canada to embrace the pressure of bei...
The Guardian
Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
BBC News
Jun 11, 2026 - bbc.com
A Montana Firm Run by a Trump Donor Receives Billions in Border Wall Contracts
Barnard Construction Company, Inc., has received $4.54 billion in awards from Customs and Border Protection alone.
Truthout
Jun 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Anti-Austerity Protests Rock World Cup Kick-Off in Mexico
The mothers of disappeared people have also been protesting, trying to reach the stadium, says José Luis Granados Ceja.
Truthout
Jun 11, 2026 - truthout.org
US Bombs Water Facilities in Iran, a Possible War Crime Violation
Deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure are considered a war crime under international law.