Liberal Reporting for 2026-07-03
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 77 articles from 15 sites. We chose these from 603 articles found on 17 sites.
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The Intercept, Mother Jones, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, MS NOW, The Guardian, ProPublica, Truthout, Vox, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, NYT > Top Stories, Democracy Now! Audio, BBC News, World & Nation, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis, The Atlantic.
How Florida’s Cuban Diaspora and the Israeli Lobby Came Together — and Are Coming Apart
The Cuban lobby and AIPAC have gotten what they wanted from Trump, and now they are dealing with the consequences. The post How Florida’s Cuban Diaspora and the Israeli Lobby Came Together — and Are C...
The Intercept
Jul 2, 2026 - theintercept.com
This Supreme Court Term Was About Weakening Democracy
Chief Justice John Roberts famously promised that he would run the highest court like an impartial umpire calling balls and strikes. Instead, Roberts and his fellow Republican appointees have studious...
Mother Jones
Jul 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
Congressional Republicans confront a lost summer
This week’s House meltdown is the latest evidence that serious lawmaking might be over for the 119th Congress.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - politico.com
SCOTUS Just Issued Its Biggest Privacy Ruling in Nearly a Decade
The Supreme Court dealt Big Brother a blow on Monday with a landmark ruling for digital privacy rights in Chatrie v. United States. Conservative Justices John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, and Neil Gorsuc...
Mother Jones
Jul 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
“He’s Mister Iran”: How Netanyahu Made a Better Iran Deal Impossible
In the four months since the US and Israel initiated their ongoing joint military campaign against Iran, the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iranian leadership to end the war have been predic...
Mother Jones
Jul 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
'The old politics are gone': Steve Bannon on the democratic socialist wave
Trump's former White House chief strategist argues the U.S. is in a transformational political moment — and leadership in both parties are way behind.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - politico.com
The State Department’s New Recruiting Contractor Wants More Christian Diplomats
Foreign Service Officers play a pivotal role in the US Department of State—and in the world. According to the agency’s website, these high-ranking officials “engage with foreign governments, advocate ...
Mother Jones
Jul 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
RFK Jr. Claims He’s Investigating Terrorism Now, Too
The Health and Human Services secretary is targeting the country's largest Muslim civil rights organization as Republicans run on Islamophobia in a tough midterm cycle. The post RFK Jr. Claims He’s In...
The Intercept
Jul 2, 2026 - theintercept.com
The GOP’s dirty little secret about the SAVE America Act
The president is demanding the inclusion of mail-voting restrictions that are highly unpopular among some Republicans.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - politico.com
Trump's job market is proving resilient. Consumer confidence is still sagging.
The latest labor report showed hiring slowed in June, but other markers signal the market is staying strong despite consumer sentiment.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - politico.com
The Declaration of Independence says ‘all men are created equal.’ These founders acted like they believed it.
Some of the founders were willing to give up the benefits of white supremacy. It is important at this moment that we remember them. The post The Declaration of Independence says ‘all men are created e...
MS NOW
Jul 2, 2026 - ms.now
Hillary Clinton slams ‘embarrassing’ Supreme Court ruling expanding Trump’s firing power
The former secretary of state accused the court’s Republican majority of “turning back the clocks” with its “attack” on judicial precedent. The post Hillary Clinton slams ‘embarrassing’ Supreme Court ...
MS NOW
Jul 2, 2026 - ms.now
The $86 million takeaway from Trump’s media and tech settlements
Although the president has never won any of the more than 30 defamation cases he has filed over the years, media outlets have paid millions to settle with him. The post The $86 million takeaway from T...
MS NOW
Jul 2, 2026 - ms.now
Washington’s candidates grapple with Democrats’ hunger for anti-establishment fighters
Change candidates are dominating the primaries. Democrats with ties to Washington are trying to prove they’re fighters, too.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - politico.com
South Africa has long been a symbol of liberal progress. This week’s anti-immigrant protests end that | Zanele Mji
Across the world, political uncertainty is being exploited to fan the flames of hatred. Now, the very principles that make South Africa great are at riskThis week, South Africa has been rocked by prot...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Grand jury indicts former Olympian in Trump DOJ’s Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Securing an indictment is one thing; securing a conviction in Washington against an Olympian who touched the Reflecting Pool is something else. The post Grand jury indicts former Olympian in Trump DOJ...
MS NOW
Jul 2, 2026 - ms.now
Hegseth blasts protesters at ceremony for D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force: ‘Ingrates’
The defense secretary condemned demonstrators’“ingratitude,” after he made National Guard members wait 30 minutes in the sweltering heat. The post Hegseth blasts protesters at ceremony for D.C. Safe a...
MS NOW
Jul 2, 2026 - ms.now
Minnesota halts wrongful convictions unit after losing federal grant
The Trump administration, led by someone who has falsely portrayed himself as unjustly prosecuted, cut off a key lifeline for people who have actually been wrongfully convicted. The post Minnesota ha...
MS NOW
Jul 2, 2026 - ms.now
Colorado governor fires clemency board members, adding to Tina Peters fiasco
“He’s not protecting a process,” one of the fired clemency board members said, referring to Gov. Jared Polis. “He’s protecting himself from scrutiny.” The post Colorado governor fires clemency board m...
MS NOW
Jul 2, 2026 - ms.now
Qatari jet has Trump once again rubbing Americans’ faces in his corruption
The president and his family are swimming like Scrooge McDuck in a sea of self-dealing and greed that is unprecedented in American history. The post Qatari jet has Trump once again rubbing Americans’...
MS NOW
Jul 2, 2026 - ms.now
The Guardian view on xenophobic violence in South Africa: anti-migrant politics can’t fix domestic problems | Editorial
Foreigners are not to blame for unemployment, crime and the state of public services. Leaders should have the courage to say so more clearlyJust over 30 years ago, Nelson Mandela expressed his sadness...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Voyage to the end of the world: floating lab to explore life in Arctic adrift in ice
An eight-month expedition will set off soon from Norway on a mission to find new species before the climate crisis and pollution changes the northern ocean for everSix scientists and six crew will tra...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
How Google and AI Nearly Made a Seasoned Reporter Spiral
The post How Google and AI Nearly Made a Seasoned Reporter Spiral appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 2, 2026 - propublica.org
Judge Blocks Pentagon “Escort” Policy for Journalists Entering the Building
The restrictive policy on the press “surely is a perverse reading of the First Amendment,” Judge Paul Friedman said.
Truthout
Jul 2, 2026 - truthout.org
How extreme heat is changing summer camp
This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. A few summers ago, we signed our older kid up for a very outdoorsy camp. The...
Vox
Jul 2, 2026 - vox.com
Who’s speaking for the Fed? Not Kevin Warsh.
The new Fed chair argues that statements previewing potential central bank actions can make policymakers “prisoners of their own words.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - politico.com
Outrage over ‘cruel’ Florida move to ban undocumented students from college
Critics condemn decision by education board aligned with hard-right Ron DeSantis to block access to college systemImmigration advocates in Florida have decried a “cruel and harmful” new rule by educat...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it woul...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - npr.org
Supreme Court won’t save reporter from having to reveal source or pay contempt fines
Catherine Herridge said her case presents a pivotal question about the First Amendment privilege that protects journalists’ confidential sources. The post Supreme Court won’t save reporter from having...
MS NOW
Jul 2, 2026 - ms.now
Work reportedly begins on White House helipad as part of Trump’s renovation agenda
The president really didn’t need to add to his list of construction and beautification projects, but it appears he just can’t help himself. The post Work reportedly begins on White House helipad as pa...
MS NOW
Jul 2, 2026 - ms.now
Tucker Carlson, Who Broke With Trump, Plans to ‘Help Build a Third Party’
The influential conservative commentator’s relationship with the president and the G.O.P. fractured over the war with Iran. Now, he says he is charting a new course.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says
House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemesDonald Trump staged a hostile takeover of the US’s 250th anniversary celebration to enrich po...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I don’t just watch climate change happening’: the young Swedes being paid to make a difference
Participant-led YPS scheme creates green projects while providing summer jobs in country with high youth unemploymentOona Verveld and Clara Vikberg have just secured their first paid summer jobs. Whil...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Is Using Your Money to Pollute Our Air This July 4th
The Trump administration’s July 4th fireworks show will likely produce unhealthy levels of pollution at the National Mall and the surrounding area—a fitting byproduct of the president’s 250th American...
Mother Jones
Jul 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democracy Now! 2026-07-02 Thursday
Headlines for July 02, 2026; Profiting from the Presidency: Trump and Family Rake In Billions from Crypto, Real Estate & More; “Rule of Law vs. Rule of Billionaires”: Supreme Court Says Trump Can Fire...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jul 2, 2026 - democracynow.org
Ahead of America’s 250th, Most Say Nation Has Lost Its Way
Political observers attribute the decline in American pride and rising pessimism to the Trump administration's actions.
Truthout
Jul 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s UFC Cage Fight Is an Apt Metaphor for Nation Built on Colonial Violence
The White House’s Freedom 250 spectacle grotesquely exposed the settler-colonial legacy of 1776.
Truthout
Jul 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Conflicts of interest? Trump only has one interest: himself | Robert Reich
The president made $2.2bn last year, with plenty of help from his own political decisions. This is called corruption, folksPeople in the US: share your views on Trump’s earnings in his second termIn f...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A sanitized view of America’: inside Trump’s campaign to erase US history from national parks
Critics say the Trump administration is trying to rewrite and whitewash history by removing and altering scores of signs on public landsJerry Bransford, a former US National Park Service (NPS) ranger,...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Former Olympian canoeist reportedly indicted after reaching into reflecting pool – US politics live
David Hearn was arrested on misdemeanor charge as Trump’s $14m renovation of Washington DC landmark appeared to be botchedFull report: Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology ...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
US World Cup clash stirs mixed emotions in St Louis’s Bosnian community
The US city is home to about 70,000 Bosnians, the largest diaspora community outside their homelandMersad Smajic, a St Louis, Missouri, real estate investor and restaurant owner, has been thrilled to ...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Let us celebrate America’s birthday. And, despite it all, hope for another 250 years | Francine Pose
Democracies rarely last, but ours has. That alone is worth celebratingOne reason to celebrate America’s national big birthday – our 250th on the Fourth of July – is to honor the unusual longevity of o...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
The scourge of the death penalty hangs over America | Austin Sarat
The restoration of capital punishment in 1976 was based on a fantasy of fairness. It must be abolishedThursday will mark the 50th anniversary of the rebirth of the death penalty in the United States. ...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
US employers added just 57,000 new jobs in June, lower than expected
The country’s unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.2% as US job growth also slowed for the monthSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailUS job growth slowed in June as employers added 57,0...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
Schism caused by Society of Saint Pius X ordaining four bishops without consent presents first crisis for Pope LeoEurope live – latest updatesThe Vatican has excommunicated a rebel group of ultra-con...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Far-right French mayor causes outrage after cancelling play about migrant
Writer says ‘Trumpish’ decision to ban staging is warning of what may happen if National Rally runs countryIn the Anglo-French playwright Alexis Michalik’s play Passeport, a young man has been beaten ...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
I visited seven themed bars in one week. Can ball pits and bingo save British nightlife?
While most hospitality venues are struggling, there has been an enormous rise in ‘competitive socialising’. But why? And could I find the answer while dressed in a prison jumpsuit and drinking a daiqu...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse
Mass deportations would be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already face persistent staffing shortfalls. The long-term healthcare sector will suffer the greatest disruptions, experts s...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - npr.org
People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
BBC News
Jul 2, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Facing setbacks and resistance, Trump presses bid to reshape elections on multiple fronts
President Trump has spent months waging an unusually aggressive campaign to reshape how states run elections.
World & Nation
Jul 2, 2026 - latimes.com
On the Longest Day of the Year, Ocean Surface Temperatures Hit a Record High
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Temperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, raising fears of another...
Mother Jones
Jul 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
The “Board of Peace” Is Planning to Concentrate Gazans in “Hamas-Free” Enclaves
Trump’s plan offers no end to Israel’s genocide, only an entrenchment of Israel’s control and continued ethnic cleansing
Truthout
Jul 2, 2026 - truthout.org
US-UK Deal Strips Funds From the National Health Service to Pay for Medications
A study finds the projected avoidable death toll from the deal far exceeds that which the UK saw during the pandemic.
Truthout
Jul 2, 2026 - truthout.org
America at 250: Who are we, anyway?
America turns 250 this year. The celebrations are already underway — and so are the questions. | Gary Hershorn/Getty Images America turns 250 this year. The celebrations are already underway — and s...
Vox
Jul 2, 2026 - vox.com
The world’s oceans just broke a disturbing record
The coastal promenade in Trabzon, Turkey, on June 27, 2026, just days after the record-setting ocean temps were recorded on June 21. | Ertugrul Bastan/Anadolu/Getty Images This story originally appe...
Vox
Jul 2, 2026 - vox.com
The best thing about Love Island USA this summer is the…friendships?
On Love Island, the most treasured relationships are the friendships. | Ben Symons/Peacock/Getty Images On Love Island USA, a show purportedly about pursuing heterosexual romance in an obnoxiously-l...
Vox
Jul 2, 2026 - vox.com
Why Have Liberals Abandoned a Moral Reading of the Constitution?
From slavery to abortion, conservatives and liberals alike have reached for “natural law” to resolve many of the country’s most important cases. But, in recent years, the balance has shifted.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Jul 2, 2026 - newyorker.com
ICE Flouting Federal Judge’s Order to Stop Arresting Immigrants at New York Courts
“ICE continues to flagrantly violate the law by arresting immigrants who are attending their mandatory court hearings,” said Rep. Dan Goldman. The post ICE Flouting Federal Judge’s Order to Stop Arres...
The Intercept
Jul 1, 2026 - theintercept.com
Minnesota Activists Prepare to Defend Anti-ICE Protesters From Federal Charges
Critics say the indictments against 15 people aim to intimidate and silence dissent against the Trump administration.
Truthout
Jul 1, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Aide Floats Barring Pregnant Visitors After Birthright Citizenship Ruling
Another MAGA ally has called for forced sterilization of all noncitizen visitors traveling to the US.
Truthout
Jul 1, 2026 - truthout.org
Inside the DHS World Cup nerve center
The 24/7 command center offers a rare window into the machinery and threat assessments that underpin the largest sporting event ever staged in North America.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 1, 2026 - politico.com
Seven more sentenced to prison over protest outside Texas detention center
Judge hands down 50-year sentence to defendant Ines Soto, whose wife Elizabeth was sentenced to same prison termSeven more people were sentenced to prison Wednesday over a shooting outside a Texas imm...
The Guardian
Jul 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Presidency Is Making Trump Exponentially Richer
Donald Trump added billions to his net worth in the year and a half since his return to the presidency—much of it paper wealth in the form of cryptocurrency, but plenty of it in hard cash paid to him ...
Mother Jones
Jul 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Federal Judge Says Anti-Trump Group’s “86-47” Flag Is Protected Political Speech
The judge concluded that the organization intended the numbers to mean Trump “should be removed from office.”
Truthout
Jul 1, 2026 - truthout.org
Citing Still-High Gas Prices, GOP Leader Says US Is Experiencing “Golden Age”
House Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise made the same “golden age” claims exactly one year ago.
Truthout
Jul 1, 2026 - truthout.org
'We should all only hope for such great rates of return'
Cryptocurrency assets linked to President Donald Trump have plunged in value, even as he collected a fortune.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 1, 2026 - politico.com
Ex-CIA head sues Trump administration to preserve records of inquiries into him
John Brennan demands record preservation to enable his defense if he’s indicted over ‘phantom criminal conduct’The former CIA director John Brennan sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, demandin...
The Guardian
Jul 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Birthright Ruling Won’t Halt Trump’s War on Immigrants — Only Organizing Will
Sustained resistance in the form of walkouts, shutdowns, and strikes is our best way to defeat anti-immigrant policies.
Truthout
Jul 1, 2026 - truthout.org
As Trump reports $2.2 billion in 2025 income, ethics experts raise alarms
Critics described President Trump's money-making ventures as "bribery" and "corruption." The White House denied any conflicts of interest.
World & Nation
Jul 1, 2026 - latimes.com
Inside the California ICE detention boycott over $18 coffee grounds, $21 tampon boxes
More than 300 detainees are estimated to have signed grievance letters sent to facility administrators, according to advocates with the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice.
World & Nation
Jul 1, 2026 - latimes.com
How much money is Trump making off his presidency?
Donald Trump in the Oval Office on June 29, 2026. | Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump ad...
Vox
Jul 1, 2026 - vox.com
Democratic socialists ride wave of momentum in primaries from New York to Colorado
Surging membership and pro-Palestinian activism reshape debate on how campaigning movement governs in officeInside a Brooklyn industrial garage turned underground event venue, local leaders of the Dem...
The Guardian
Jul 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
People in the US: share your views on Trump’s earnings in his second term
We’d like to find out how Americans feel about Donald Trump’s $2.2bn earnings since returning to the White HouseDonald Trump has earned more than $1bn from his crypto businesses since returning to the...
The Guardian
Jul 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration sues California over 'Glock ban' law targeting machine gun pistols
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over a state law that took effect Wednesday restricting sales of pistols that can be illegally converted into machine guns with a device called a 'Gl...
World & Nation
Jul 1, 2026 - latimes.com
The Kennedy Center’s Latest Defense Raises a New Mystery
What is the Trump Kennedy Center Foundation? And why is it being mentioned only now?
The Atlantic
Jul 1, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Even FIFA and Trump Can’t Ruin This World Cup
Despite the countless problematic aspects of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup—power-hungry fascists and the wealthy elite grabbing every ounce of political and monetary gain they can imagine at the expen...
Mother Jones
Jul 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Venezuela’s Earthquake-Hit Health System Is in Crisis
It’s been a very long week for Beatriz Armada, the Venezuela operations manager for the humanitarian nonprofit Humanity and Inclusion. Hers is just one of many non-governmental organizations that have...