Liberal Reporting for 2026-06-22
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 54 articles from 11 sites. We chose these from 598 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, MS NOW, Mother Jones, Truthout, The Guardian, Vox, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, World & Nation, The Intercept, National.
The Totally Bonkers Race to Replace Elise Stefanik
The chaotic congressional battle pits a traditional Republican against a first-time candidate whose campaign embodies the spectacle, grievance and combativeness of the MAGA movement.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - politico.com
How Trump’s first-year blitzkrieg stalled out
A combination of overreach from the administration, war with Iran and presidential distraction has left the White House’s lightning pace slowed to a crawl. The post How Trump’s first-year blitzkrieg s...
MS NOW
Jun 21, 2026 - ms.now
DACA renewal delays fuel worries Trump is quietly undermining ‘Dreamers’
The backlog of renewal cases for DACA recipients awaiting processing at USCIS has increased dramatically, and approvals have ground to a halt.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - politico.com
Mark Carney Plays Hardball
On the world stage, Canada's prime minister is a statesman. In Ottawa, he is a ward boss.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - politico.com
Republicans don’t want to talk about abortion. In these states, they may have to.
In at least two battleground states, voters will decide in the midterms whether to protect a right to the procedure.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - politico.com
Gallego tapped campaign cash for family travel, Super Bowl tickets, records show
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) has deployed donor funds to cover travel for his family, child care and a trip to the Super Bowl, a POLITICO review of campaign finance records shows.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - politico.com
Markwayne Mullin’s investments in the kratom industry look like a clear conflict of interest
A New York Times report revealed the Homeland Security secretary’s significant role in an influence campaign advocating for kratom. The post Markwayne Mullin’s investments in the kratom industry look ...
MS NOW
Jun 21, 2026 - ms.now
U.S.-Iran talks grow tense after Trump threatens more attacks
Officials from the U.S., Iran, Pakistan and Qatar are meeting at a Swiss mountainside resort to hash out the details of an agreement to end the war. The post U.S.-Iran talks grow tense after Trump thr...
MS NOW
Jun 21, 2026 - ms.now
“Willful Neglect”: A New Report on the State of Fatherhood Pulls No Punches
In many countries around the world, it’s Father’s Day, a time to celebrate the contributions of dads. But aside from the inevitable barbeques and dad jokes, what does fatherhood actually look like in ...
Mother Jones
Jun 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
A New Practice Puts Hundreds of Immigrants Before Judges at Very Short Notice
Immigration courts in New York have adopted a new style of hearing meant to speed up Trump’s deportation machine.
Truthout
Jun 21, 2026 - truthout.org
U.S., Iran delegations set to begin hashing out a permanent peace
The summit at a Swiss resort is where the adversaries will start the tricky task of adding details to the vague agreements in their memorandum of understanding. The post U.S., Iran delegations set to ...
MS NOW
Jun 21, 2026 - ms.now
Rent collections are down in New York — and no one's sure why
The issue has exposed thorny questions for the city’s affordable housing sector.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - politico.com
FEC filings confirm GOP meddling in Dem primaries
Two shadowy groups, Lead Left and Real Change, received all their funds from a super PAC that also supports Republicans.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - politico.com
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon
The U.S. military contradicted that, while conflicting statements by Israel and Hezbollah further complicated the looming talks between the U.S. and Iran. The post Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed...
MS NOW
Jun 21, 2026 - ms.now
Condemned to plutocracy? The relentless rise of US inequality
Elon Musk is a beneficiary of America’s lopsided prosperity – does the country have any appetite for redistribution?As Barack Obama’s presidency was coming to a close, Jason Furman, then chairman of t...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Canada’s policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics say
Advocates say the Safe Third Country Agreement forces immigrants to head to an unsafe country: the United StatesIt was the threat of gang violence in Honduras that pushed Carlos and Antonia to flee th...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Israel and the West Bank: allies must protect Palestinian lives and livelihoods | Editorial
Rocketing violence and an economic chokehold have been overshadowed by conflict elsewhere, but the UK and others must stop looking awayThe “ceasefire” in Gaza is a “cruel and deadly illusion”, warned ...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Colombians vote in runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict
Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groupsGhost of far-right paramilitaries hovers over Colombia’s presidential runoff voteColombia...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
“Super El Niño” Is Terrible News for Farmers Around the World
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The oceanic phenomenon known as El Niño, which increases temperatures worldwide, has offi...
Mother Jones
Jun 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
You don’t need better boundaries. You need a better framework.
Editor’s note, June 21, 8 am ET: We’re bringing you some of our best-loved Your Mileage May Vary columns while Sigal Samuel is on parental leave. The one below was originally published in November 202...
Vox
Jun 21, 2026 - vox.com
Vance says US hopes to ‘transform’ Middle East as Iran talks begin
The vice president is optimistic about diplomacy even as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire threatens to unravel.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - politico.com
Mamdani Burns Allies in Making a Big Bet for Congress and the Left
The strength of the mayor’s political brand will be tested on Tuesday, when his slate of leftist congressional candidates takes aim at Democratic incumbents.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
The white working class knows the American project isn’t working. Here’s why that will never matter to them
Access to power over other racial groups is their preferred political currencyThere is no shortage of interest in the voting patterns of the white working class. Of particular note is how this group –...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump threatens fresh attacks on Iran as peace talks take place in Switzerland
US president tells Iran to stop Hezbollah ‘causing trouble’, while Tehran continues to demand full ceasefire in LebanonDonald Trump has threatened to attack Iran again unless it stops Hezbollah “causi...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Strains Quickly Emerge on First Day of U.S.-Iran Talks
Iranian negotiators insisted on an end to the war in Lebanon as a condition. And President Trump renewed threats, even as Vice President JD Vance hailed progress.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Newsom declares state of emergency for LA as firefighters battle warehouse blaze
Crews struggle to contain stubborn fire that has raged for days and continues to spew smoke across the metro areaCalifornia’s governor has declared a state of emergency for the city of Los Angeles, as...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I hope I’m doing something important’: the Memphis observers tracking Trump’s anti-crime taskforce
A small but dedicated band is keeping tabs on taskforce agents – here’s what the activist monitors have to sayNine months after Donald Trump ordered an anti-crime taskforce onto the streets of Memphis...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Chaos in Mangione trial leaves observers guessing on defense strategy
Defense lawyers in trial over healthcare CEO killing may be backtracking over pursuit of psychiatric defenseLuigi Mangione’s Manhattan state court case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Bri...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump may survive the humiliation of the Iran deal. Netanyahu will not | Simon Tisdall
What has the Israeli PM’s whirlwind of violence achieved? His closest ally now turning against him – and an emboldened IranBenjamin Netanyahu, the biggest loser in last week’s preliminary deal to halt...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Bolivian president declares state of emergency and deploys military to quell anti-government protests
Bulldozers sent in to clear roadblocks that have stifled the country as farmers and Indigenous groups protest against conservative president Bolivia’s president declared a state of emergency on Saturd...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
From pwned to kiting – an A to Z of the gaming terms you need to know
As phrases like easter eggs and looksmaxxing enter everyday language, what other words from the world of video games might soon be mainstream?Twenty years ago, video games were seen as a niche hobby d...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
From the US-Mexico border to protests in Poland: highlights of PhotoEspaña 2026
Spain’s leading festival of photography showcases the work of more than 300 visual artists in nearly 100 exhibitions across the countryPhotoEspaña, Spain’s leading festival of photography, held its of...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump threatens to 'hit Iran very hard again' while Vance in Switzerland for talks
President Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran while Vice President Vance attended talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland on Sunday.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - npr.org
Much of Latin America is embracing MAGA. Here's why
More Latin Americans identify with the right than at any time over the last two decades, giving President Trump a slate of willing partners as he seeks to expand U.S. power, combat drug cartels and co...
World & Nation
Jun 21, 2026 - latimes.com
She Fled From a Mexican Cartel. A New Canadian Law May Block Her Path to Safety.
Asylum seekers and rights advocates say Canada's Bill C-12 is fueling widespread fear and misinformation.
Truthout
Jun 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Tyra Banks’ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Netflix lawsuit has an extra challenge
In order to succeed in her defamation claim over Netflix’s “America’s Next Top Model” docuseries, Banks will have to reach a higher bar than the average person. The post Tyra Banks’ ‘America’s Next To...
MS NOW
Jun 21, 2026 - ms.now
Neither the War Nor Trump’s Deal Terminated the Main Threats in Iran, Analysts Say
Neither the war nor the agreement terminated the main threats emanating from Iran, many analysts said.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Uncertainty Remains Over the Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iranian militaries have offered conflicting accounts over whether the crucial waterway is open.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Administration Shuttered a Criminal Probe Into Fraudster’s Clemency
Federal prosecutors had been examining the circumstances behind the commutation of David Gentile’s sentence. He was aided by a Catholic priest friendly with the president.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
A Diocese Tries to Protect Its 29-Foot Jesus From Trump’s Border Wall
In a battle of symbols, the Catholics of Las Cruces, N.M., argue that religious freedom should stop the wall from scarring a mountain that has attracted pilgrims for nearly a century.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup’s most compelling battle
Fox’s broadcast at the tournament has become a story of two contrasting styles. And there is one clear winnerWe all know someone like Alexi Lalas. He’s the ranter whose rants never actually say anythi...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Florida college seized by DeSantis in ‘anti-woke’ push to triple in size
New College of Florida to acquire USF Sarasota-Manatee in deal that leading Democratic lawmaker says ‘reeks of grift’A liberal arts college seized by Florida’s hard-right governor, Ron DeSantis, and t...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
El Niño is back with a vengeance – and fears of ‘Godzilla’ strength may be the least of our worries
UN’s Word Food Programme and agriculture agency issue joint appeal for funds to avert global hunger crisis before it happensAdugna Woyessa was a little boy the first time drought tore his country apar...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon
For one day every June, South Africa’s searing racial inequality seems to melt away at Comrades raceIn the early morning dark, thousands of runners waited, jostling with anticipation. South Africa’s n...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A hunting ground for foreign regimes’: why violent attacks on dissidents are on the rise in Britain
Iran and China among those accused of targeting critics living in the UK, as arson attack on prime minister Keir Starmer’s properties linked to RussiaAs Pouria Zeraati was crossing the street between ...
The Guardian
Jun 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
I love my father deeply — which is why I want him to die quickly
If there is one thing I’ve learned watching my father disintegrate, it’s that our various approaches to end-of-life care are not working. The post I love my father deeply — which is why I want him to...
MS NOW
Jun 21, 2026 - ms.now
The Surprising Reaction Inside Iran to Its War Victory
Despite extracting extraordinary concessions, the reaction in Iran isn’t entirely jubilant. Past betrayals are too recent to forget. The post The Surprising Reaction Inside Iran to Its War Victory app...
The Intercept
Jun 20, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Reflecting Pool Mess Is Right Out of Trump’s Destructive Playbook
President Donald Trump is blaming “Vandalism” by “Radical Left Lunatics” for some of the struggles of his beloved Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool remodeling project. “Just like three days ago, they d...
Mother Jones
Jun 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Takes Two Steps Back in Ending His Iran War
On Saturday, Iran’s military announced it had closed shipping along the Strait of Hormuz, saying the US violated its deal to end the war by allowing Israel to continue to bomb Lebanon. Iran had just s...
Mother Jones
Jun 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump blames ‘radical left lunatics’ and an ABC reporter for Reflecting Pool issues
The president said law enforcement is investigating and that the algae is “75% gone” as crews pump green water out of the pool after its $14 million renovation. The post Trump blames ‘radical left lun...
MS NOW
Jun 20, 2026 - ms.now
A Kennedy, a ‘nerd’, an ex-Republican and a tech target: New York races toward a House seat
In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things upWhen news broke that a safely Democratic seat in New York’s wealthiest congressional...
The Guardian
Jun 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump endorses both GOP runoff candidates for South Carolina governor
The president told voters “you can’t go wrong” with Lt. Gov. Pam Evette — whom he endorsed in the GOP primary in May — or state Attorney General Alan Wilson. The post Trump endorses both GOP runoff ca...
MS NOW
Jun 20, 2026 - ms.now
Texas environmentalists lose bid to block Musk’s SpaceX from closing beach
Ruling means Boca Chica Beach, located near sprawling Starbase site, likely to close during future rocket launchesA Texas beach can be closed during rocket launches by Elon Musk’s SpaceX after the sta...
The Guardian
Jun 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims
David Hearn said he touched the Reflecting Pool’s detached liner but “didn’t destroy or break or peel anything.” Trump has accused vandals of sabotaging the refurbishment as paint was seen peeling and...