Liberal Reporting for 2026-06-27
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 96 articles from 16 sites. We chose these from 619 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Intercept, MS NOW, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Vox, Mother Jones, The Guardian, ProPublica, Democracy Now! Audio, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis, NYT > Top Stories, Truthout, National, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, World & Nation, BBC News, The Atlantic.
30-Year Sentence for Transporting Zines Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Free Speech
The harsh sentence for a defendant who wasn’t even at the Prairieland protest is likely only the start of the Trump administration’s efforts to outlaw free speech. The post 30-Year Sentence for Transp...
The Intercept
Jun 26, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition
In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jun 26, 2026 - ms.now
The Secret Mission of the World's Weirdest Regime to Trump's Backyard
The leader of Turkmenistan missed Donald Trump, but he may have gotten what he came for.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - politico.com
The Democrats’ true plan to control Congress doesn’t involve socialists
Janelle Stelson, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, campaigns in Harrisburg, in 2024. Stelson is running again this year. | Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty I...
Vox
Jun 26, 2026 - vox.com
The Death Rate for ICE Detainees Has Skyrocketed Under Trump
In February 2025, Maksym Chernyak had a medical emergency. There were multiple signs that Chernyak—a 44-year-old from Ukraine detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida—was suffering a...
Mother Jones
Jun 26, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump wants the US military to be rent-a-cops
The destroyer USS Rafael Peralta implements a maritime blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 24, 2026, in the Arabian Sea. | US Central Command/...
Vox
Jun 26, 2026 - vox.com
‘I run the protection program’: Johnson vows to shield Trump and his allies from scrutiny
The Republican House speaker abandoned all subtlety, promising to protect the White House from oversight if the GOP holds on to its majority. The post ‘I run the protection program’: Johnson vows to s...
MS NOW
Jun 26, 2026 - ms.now
With support for housing bill, Democrats show how governing parties operate
Democrats knew that passing the housing bill would hand Republicans an election-season win. They did it anyway. The post With support for housing bill, Democrats show how governing parties operate app...
MS NOW
Jun 26, 2026 - ms.now
Trump finds partner in supreme court in his war against immigration
Recent rulings have bolstered president’s pitiless campaign against people of colour fleeing violence and disasterIn the US supreme court, it seems Donald Trump has found loyalists in his crusade agai...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
I will show you fear in a rainbow baseball cap: the right’s culture wars come to MLB
The right’s verdict is in: white, heterosexual, Christian men face the most discrimination in the US. The Giants don’t want to push backOn 19 June, the New York Times published an article on the hosti...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
John Bolton Pleads Guilty, But He Is Also the Victim of a Double Standard
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to keeping security information from his work in his personal records—an act less egregious than what Donald Trump and Joe B...
Mother Jones
Jun 26, 2026 - motherjones.com
An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price.
The post An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 26, 2026 - propublica.org
The Mighty Colorado Is Vanishing, and the Fixes Are Getting Weird
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The crisis on the Colorado River is simple: The seven Western states that border the esse...
Mother Jones
Jun 26, 2026 - motherjones.com
New Jersey lawmakers steered state money to employers, relatives and clients
Add-ons to the state budget have become an annual tradition for the Democrats who control the state Legislature.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - politico.com
How Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Sparked a Movement to Overthrow the Government of Albania
Every day, for nearly a month running, tens of thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets, a peaceful mass movement seeking nothing less than a complete overthrow of the government. The “Flaming...
Mother Jones
Jun 26, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democracy Now! 2026-06-26 Friday
Headlines for June 26, 2026; In “Devastating” Immigration Ruling, Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to “Turn Back” Asylum Seekers; Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death T...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jun 26, 2026 - democracynow.org
The Supreme Court Enables Trump’s Cruel Immigration Agenda
Two new rulings make it easier for the Administration to prevent migrants from claiming asylum and to expel lawful refugees.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Jun 26, 2026 - newyorker.com
Newsom calls for national billionaire tax while fighting California wealth tax measure
He unveiled his plan one day after a California wealth tax ballot measure advanced despite the governor’s objections.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - politico.com
Why did Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene leave the Republican party? | Geoffrey Kabaservice
Disillusioned America firsters, like Carson and Greene, are angry at Trump’s foreign interventions, may sit out the midterm electionsFormer Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former Republican represent...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
UN calls for ‘prompt investigations’ of deaths in US immigration custody
High commissioner for human rights calls for ‘those responsible for violations of the law’ to be held to accountUS politics live – latest updatesThe United Nations high commissioner for human rights, ...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Lawrence O’Donnell blasts GOP ‘cowardice’ after senators cave to Trump on war powers vote
The MS NOW host said Sens. Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul were “successfully bullied” by the president into changing their votes on an Iran war powers resolution. The post Lawrence O’Donnell blasts GOP ‘c...
MS NOW
Jun 26, 2026 - ms.now
The Lincoln Memorial should be green with envy: This reflecting pool stayed clear
The Architect of the Capitol has long toiled to keep the Mall’s other body of water from falling into disrepair.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - politico.com
House panel subpoenas Leon Black, escalating tactics in Epstein investigation
The Oversight Committee subpoenaed Black midway through a transcribed interview when he refused to divulge details of non-disclosure agreements.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - politico.com
Dems sweat union support in key Pennsylvania battleground
Several major unions that previously backed their party’s candidates in this northern Pennsylvania House district are now supporting Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - politico.com
Burnham has brought hope back to Labour – but he must understand how quickly it can be punctured | Andy Beckett
The Makerfield MP’s surge towards No 10 is a seductive ad for the power of positive politics. How long that proves effective depends on his next movesThe creation of hope is a vital but risky part of ...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Venezuela’s earthquake recovery is complicated by an earlier disaster
Two crucial issues have not changed since Nicolás Maduro was ousted — and could complicate efforts to rebuild from this week’s damage. The post Venezuela’s earthquake recovery is complicated by an ea...
MS NOW
Jun 26, 2026 - ms.now
Death toll in Venezuela climbs to 920 after powerful quakes, thousands reported missing
The number of casualties is expected to climb after 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes rocked the area. At least 3,360 were reported injured. The post Death toll in Venezuela climbs to 920 after power...
MS NOW
Jun 26, 2026 - ms.now
NATO chief’s playbook with Trump: Show him the money
Mark Rutte's visit to Washington foreshadows the upcoming alliance summit, which will likely try to paper over U.S. antagonisms.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - politico.com
Carney launches makeover for Canada’s most famous fixer-upper
For years, the prime minister’s official residence has been a political embarrassment. Now, there’s a plan to save it.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - politico.com
What Wes Moore said about Trump, America 250 and how Democrats can harness insurgent energy
In an interview with POLITICO, the Maryland governor said the country deserves more than Trump talking about himself for its 250th anniversary.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - politico.com
John Bolton, Former Trump Adviser, Pleads Guilty in Classified Information Case
Mr. Bolton admitted to mishandling classified information and could face time in prison, in an inquiry that spanned the Trump and Biden administrations.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump again threatens 100% tariffs against any country imposing digital services tax on US firms – live
US president revives threat against European countries discussing tax measure despite repeated court rulings against his tariffsSign up for the Breaking News US emailHayes went on:As national security...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hawaii ruling praised by US gun rights groups – are more rollbacks coming?
Experts say decision presents problem for business owners – and indicates direction court’s conservatives are headingExperts say a supreme court ruling that struck down a Hawaii law banning people fro...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Alaska GOP Pushes 800-Mile Gas Terminal and Pipeline That Could Decimate Climate
Republicans in Alaska want tax breaks for a Trump-backed megaproject that Indigenous activists oppose.
Truthout
Jun 26, 2026 - truthout.org
Environmental Groups Say the Fight to Shut Down “Alligator Alcatraz” Isn’t Over
“We will not rest until the government is held accountable for violating the law,” said an attorney.
Truthout
Jun 26, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump calls Iranian strike on cargo ship a ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire
The president’s comments come one day after a vessel was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman. The post Trump calls Iranian strike on cargo ship a ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire appeared fir...
MS NOW
Jun 26, 2026 - ms.now
Judge orders DOJ to produce more unredacted Epstein files — or explain why it won’t
The documents include FBI notes from interviews with a woman who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her as a minor. The post Judge orders DOJ to produce more unredacted Epstein files — or explain ...
MS NOW
Jun 26, 2026 - ms.now
New York City passes rent freeze, in line with Mamdani campaign promise
The decision caps rent on about 40 percent of the New York’s housing stock for up to two years.
National
Jun 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Protected No More
We look at the impact of the Supreme Court’s immigration rulings.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
From cheap transport to football geekery: how Zohran Mamdani won the World Cup
The New York City mayor has made his mark on the tournament to cap an extraordinary run of sporting success over the last few monthsA stunning evening sun was setting behind Union City on Wednesday. I...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fourth toddler dies in France as Europe’s brutal heatwave forecast to shift east
Scientists say hot spell is worst ever, with nearly half of region’s 850 largest cities facing unprecedented heat stress The number of deaths in France linked to the heatwave has climbed to four toddl...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Gavin Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California
California governor calls for national tax on super-wealthy and suggests the US should own a stake in AI companiesUS politics live – latest updatesCalifornia’s governor, Gavin Newsom, called for a nat...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information
Ex-national security adviser turned Trump critic could face prison for sharing classified information with relativesUS politics live – latest updatesJohn Bolton, the former US national security advise...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
New York City will freeze rent for 1m apartments in big victory for Mamdani
City’s mayor has consistently argued that rising housing costs have made it increasingly unaffordableA New York City housing board has voted to freeze rent for approximately 1m apartments.In a major v...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks anger as 17 states move to sue
Ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastic opposed by chemicals industry – while green groups say law too timidA groundbreaking California law that compels packaging producers to phase out single-...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration moves to restart LGBTQ+ suicide hotline it initially ended
The Trevor Project non-profit that helped pioneer LGBTQ+ ‘press 3’ option for 988 hotline is being shut out as it restartsThe Trump administration is moving to restart the specialized LGBTQ+ option fo...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mpox smuggling case prompts congressional scrutiny of National Institutes of Health
House committee seeks records after two agency scientists were charged over undeclared samplesThe US House committee on energy and commerce is “examining concerns” about the National Institutes of Hea...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
John Bolton, former Trump national security adviser, pleads guilty in classified documents case
Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of retaining national defense information while he was a national security adviser during President Trump's first term, saying: "And I am sorry for it."
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - npr.org
Controversial billionaire tax proposal will appear on November ballot
Proponents of a controversial billionaire tax pledge to make sure it appears on the November ballot to backfill federal healthcare funds. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes the measure, and instead called for ...
World & Nation
Jun 26, 2026 - latimes.com
Corporate Democrats Are Mobilizing to Counter the Rise of Democratic Socialists
Fifteen centrist Democrats announced their support of a pro-capitalism and pro-law enforcement manifesto.
Truthout
Jun 26, 2026 - truthout.org
Mamdani’s Rent Board Votes to Freeze Rent for About 1 Million NYC Apartments
With the vote, tenants of rent-stabilized apartments won’t see a hike on their lease renewals starting October 1.
Truthout
Jun 26, 2026 - truthout.org
Comer subpoenas Leon Black, says he dodged questions about women tied to Epstein
House members wanted to ask whether Black signed secrecy deals with the women. The billionaire investor told lawmakers he knew nothing of Epstein’s crimes. The post Comer subpoenas Leon Black, says he...
MS NOW
Jun 26, 2026 - ms.now
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The president did not say how or whether he would respond, a day after Iran fired on a container ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, an act Mr. Trump called “foolish.”
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
Oil Prices Return to Prewar Levels After Four Months
The cost of crude has become a real-time barometer of the Iran war’s toll on the global economy.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
Yale Seeks Trump Administration Deal in Inquiry Over Race and Admissions
The university hired a high-powered law firm to try to reach an agreement with the Justice Department over claims its admissions practices hurt white and Asian applicants.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
Why Is the Supreme Court Unshackling the Presidency?
Where is Chief Justice John Roberts? And why isn’t he putting limits on this administration?
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
OpenAI staggers AI model release after Trump administration request
Sam Altman announces limited preview of GPT 5.6 in move that echoes launch of Anthropic’s MythosBusiness live – latest updatesOpenAI is staggering the release of its latest AI model after a request fr...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
As billionaires’ wealth soars, US workers struggle: ‘The rich keep getting richer for no good reason’
Ultrarich face backlash as billionaire tax in California makes it to the ballot and Americans organize for higher wagesThe day that Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, Gilberto Rubio, a s...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tracing one delicious snack around the Mediterranean showed me that modern borders are absurd | Federico De Blasi
Migration and cultural exchange have always been the norm between coastal European and African nations. We should celebrate this shared historyWe are used to mapping the world by continents, dividing ...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Whereabouts of nearly 300 people with Ebola unknown in DR Congo
Fears over ‘huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of deaths in DRC by SeptemberThe whereabouts of almost 300 people who have tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I’m a soldier. I don’t have a gun, but I have a pen and a camera’: Mahnaz Mohammadi on fighting the Iranian regime
The director and activist on her fictional drama Roya, drawing on her experience of imprisonment and torture, and why even in Europe she feels unsafeMahnaz Mohammadi is a survivor. The Iranian film-ma...
The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.
BBC News
Jun 26, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
BBC News
Jun 26, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
BBC News
Jun 26, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Oregon Leaders Are Trying to Save the Deschutes River. Here’s Why That’s So Hard.
The post Oregon Leaders Are Trying to Save the Deschutes River. Here’s Why That’s So Hard. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 26, 2026 - propublica.org
Here Come Trump’s ‘Freedom Trucks’
A fleet of mobile museums is touring the country with a version of American history the administration can get behind.
The Atlantic
Jun 26, 2026 - theatlantic.com
It’s Not Safe to Be a Straight White Woman in the WNBA
Caitlin Clark is in danger, but thankfully she has the good citizens of right-wing media to protect her. On Wednesday night, Clark’s Indiana Fever took on the Phoenix Mercury when, in the second quart...
Mother Jones
Jun 26, 2026 - motherjones.com
New Evidence Suggests RFK Jr. Lied to Senate in Claims About 2019 Samoa Visit
In 2019, shortly after Kennedy promoted his anti-vaccine agenda in Samoa, 83 people on the island died of measles.
Truthout
Jun 26, 2026 - truthout.org
New Trump Administration Policy Hides Deaths at National Parks From Public
“Transparency can save lives, and keeping park deaths quiet may put visitors at risk,” one critic wrote.
Truthout
Jun 26, 2026 - truthout.org
The Democratic Party Gets Its Populist Takeover
How democratic socialists, boosted by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, swept the Democratic establishment in Tuesday’s primaries. The post The Democratic Party Gets Its Populist Takeover appeared first on Th...
The Intercept
Jun 25, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Anti-Immigrant Supreme Court
The Supreme Court made one thing plain this week: It is an anti-immigrant court. There were hints before—big ones, to be honest. But in three rulings this week, the Republican-appointed justices voted...
Mother Jones
Jun 25, 2026 - motherjones.com
How Brad Lander Won
Rep. Dan Goldman didn’t just lose his primary Tuesday. He got trounced. With roughly 90 percent of votes counted, the incumbent New York congressman is trailing former city comptroller Brad Lander by ...
Mother Jones
Jun 25, 2026 - motherjones.com
Supreme Court Gives Trump Green Light to End Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians
On Thursday, the Supreme Court dealt a blow to a humanitarian program that protects immigrants who can’t safely return to crisis-stricken countries. The decision effectively allows the Trump administr...
Mother Jones
Jun 25, 2026 - motherjones.com
Cops Warn CEO Bodyguards That Luigi Mangione Fever Could Spark Class War
Cops warned corporate bodyguards that “challenges faced by the middle and lower classes” might spur attacks on wealthy CEOS. The post Cops Warn CEO Bodyguards That Luigi Mangione Fever Could Spark Cla...
The Intercept
Jun 25, 2026 - theintercept.com
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades Into Tennessee Primary, Endorsing Justin J. Pearson
The congresswoman has a strong track record of backing winners this cycle — but she’s emerging from controversy after sitting out key races in her home state. The post Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades I...
The Intercept
Jun 25, 2026 - theintercept.com
Right-Wing Supreme Court Rules in Trump’s Favor in 2 Anti-Immigration Cases
“More people will die,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in one of the dissents against the rulings.
Truthout
Jun 25, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Claimed to Run Venezuela. After Earthquakes, He’s Walking That Back.
In January, Trump said “we’re in charge” of Venezuela. Amid a humanitarian crisis, they’re merely “our new and great friends.” The post Trump Claimed to Run Venezuela. After Earthquakes, He’s Walking ...
The Intercept
Jun 25, 2026 - theintercept.com
New Report Highlights Growing Partnership Between Surveillance Tech and ICE
DHS doesn't just buy surveillance tech, but also helps create it through a billion-dollar research incubator.
Truthout
Jun 25, 2026 - truthout.org
California wealth tax fight moves to voters
The proposed billionaires tax survived a concerted push to get it off the November ballot. Now comes a high-stakes campaign dividing labor groups and pitting proponents against Gavin Newsom and Silico...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 25, 2026 - politico.com
Todd Blanche ‘conceded’ violating law on Epstein files, judge finds
Court gives DOJ a week to remove redactions or justify them.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 25, 2026 - politico.com
Asylum seekers may be turned away at the southern border, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court sharply limited the right to asylum for migrants who say they are fleeing persecution.
World & Nation
Jun 25, 2026 - latimes.com
Jeffries Says Mamdani Has “Work to Do” to Placate Establishment Dems in Congress
“The mayor and I agree to strongly disagree about some of his endorsements,” Jeffries said following Tuesday's election.
Truthout
Jun 25, 2026 - truthout.org
Poll: Two-Thirds of Voters Say Climate Crisis Is Causing Utility Bills to Go Up
The poll also found that close to 6 in 10 voters want political candidates to back action on the climate crisis.
Truthout
Jun 25, 2026 - truthout.org
They Found Tom Kean Jr.
Tom Kean Jr. was once lost, but now he is found. At home in Westfield, New Jersey, waiting for you in a suit and tie, with his wife silently smiling in the background. Sound strange? Well, that’s how ...
Mother Jones
Jun 25, 2026 - motherjones.com
Judge Halts Trump’s Order to Create Federal Voter List and Restrict Mail Voting
However, the injunction applies only to this year’s elections.
Truthout
Jun 25, 2026 - truthout.org
SCOTUS Ruling Limits Ability to Sue Pesticide Companies for Illness or Injury
At the center of the case was label warnings about glyphosate, a weed-killing chemical that has been linked to cancer.
Truthout
Jun 25, 2026 - truthout.org
UK and Switzerland record hottest ever June day as health emergencies surge in Europe
Temperatures linked to third child’s death in France, where three-quarters of country is under extreme heat alertThe UK and Switzerland both recorded the hottest-ever June temperatures on Thursday, wh...
The Guardian
Jun 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
City of Paris achieves partial victory over TotalEnergies in climate risks case
French capital hails ‘landmark decision’ against oil firm relating to disclosure of emissions from oil and gas productsA Paris court has ruled that the French oil company TotalEnergies must disclose ...
The Guardian
Jun 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Our Health Care System Is Broken Beyond Repair. We Need Medicare for All.
Repealing Medicare cuts and restoring ACA subsidies are the first step. But ultimately, we need universal health care.
Truthout
Jun 25, 2026 - truthout.org
Supreme court strikes down restrictive Hawaii gun law in major second amendment decision
Gun control advocates decry ruling striking ban on carrying guns in most public spaces as ‘deeply dangerous’US politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter al...
The Guardian
Jun 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
New evidence casts doubt on RFK Jr testimony before Senate
Kennedy repeatedly said 2019 Samoa trip had ‘nothing to do with vaccines’. An email from his then colleague says they were on a vaccine-related ‘mission’New evidence has emerged that Robert F Kennedy ...
The Guardian
Jun 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
National Park staff ordered not to reveal deaths as part of new policy, report says
The Trump administration is reportedly ordering staff not to confirm deaths or details about severe injuries at U.S. national parks — but officials are adamant the policy is not meant to conceal infor...
World & Nation
Jun 25, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump budget request omits funds for L.A. fire relief, prompting criticism from senators
The omission is the latest strain in a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over federal disaster aid.
World & Nation
Jun 25, 2026 - latimes.com
Chabria: This California bill is so bad it has me agreeing with a Trump Republican
A bill making its way through the California Legislature would make public records less public. It's a bad fix for an unclear problem.
World & Nation
Jun 25, 2026 - latimes.com
Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with toxins?
Americans are obsessed with toxins — it is a rare point of consensus in our increasingly polarized country. According to a Pew Charitable Trusts survey from earlier this year, more than 70 percent of ...
Vox
Jun 25, 2026 - vox.com
There’s an escaped giraffe on the run in Texas. Why was she there at all?
A giraffe at the Houston Zoo. | Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images In mid-June, a giraffe named Gracie escaped from a ranch in Texas located about 100 miles west of San Antonio. An int...