Liberal Reporting for 2026-07-04
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 73 articles from 13 sites. We chose these from 610 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Intercept, Vox, ProPublica, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, MS NOW, Mother Jones, The Guardian, NYT > Top Stories, The Atlantic, Truthout, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, World & Nation.
Trump’s Communist Boogeyman Playbook: Charging Protesters as Terrorists
Matt Sledge, who was at the sentencing for the Prairieland defendants, and Mark Bray, author of “Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook,” on the timeworn government strategies to stifle dissent. The post T...
The Intercept
Jul 3, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Supreme Court can no longer explain itself
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch (L) talks with Chief Justice John Roberts (R) on the steps of the Supreme Court following his official investiture at the Supreme Court June 15, 2017 in Washington, ...
Vox
Jul 3, 2026 - vox.com
“He Didn’t Need to Die.” How an Immigration Detention Center Repeatedly Failed to Address a Mental Health Crisis.
The post “He Didn’t Need to Die.” How an Immigration Detention Center Repeatedly Failed to Address a Mental Health Crisis. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 3, 2026 - propublica.org
‘It’s Not Going to Stop a Hypersonic Missile’: The End of Canada Nice
Unable to rely on Trump’s America, Canadians are growing more militaristic. But at what cost?
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 3, 2026 - politico.com
What is a democratic socialist? Inside the movement behind Mamdani’s rise
Democratic socialism is gaining new attention. Here’s what the movement stands for, from wealth taxes to universal healthcare. The post What is a democratic socialist? Inside the movement behind Mamda...
MS NOW
Jul 3, 2026 - ms.now
Why Gen Z bros are ditching their MAGA hats
Fans in the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on June 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. | Tom Brenner/Getty Images The numbers are clear: President Donald Trump’s approval rating is cratering across the board, an...
Vox
Jul 3, 2026 - vox.com
EU conservatives attempt family therapy in Washington
A group of center-right EU politicians visited Washington to repair ties with a White House that had promised to cultivate European conservatives.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 3, 2026 - politico.com
Mamdani’s speech for America’s 250th takes direct aim at MAGA bigotry
New York City’s progressive mayor expressed pride in the nation’s founding principles while rebuking oligarchs and federal immigration agents. The post Mamdani’s speech for America’s 250th takes dire...
MS NOW
Jul 3, 2026 - ms.now
Cleaning up America’s polluted campaign finance ecosystem just got a lot harder
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court dismantled one of the few remaining limits on money in politics. The post Cleaning up America’s polluted campaign finance ecosystem just got a lot harder appeared first o...
MS NOW
Jul 3, 2026 - ms.now
America is 250 Years Old. Have You Ever Read the Declaration of Independence?
On a glorious morning walk about a week before America’s 250th birthday, I was listening to Jon Stewart’s podcast on that theme. I recommend it. One of the things he discusses with his historian guest...
Mother Jones
Jul 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s Mount Rushmore trip is heavy on symbolism. And it starts with his $400 million plane.
The luxury plane that has cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars to retrofit is expected to be used for about two years. The post Trump’s Mount Rushmore trip is heavy on symbolism. And it star...
MS NOW
Jul 3, 2026 - ms.now
‘I want this on Donald’s desk’: Inside Melania Trump’s ambitious policymaking agenda
The first lady has attempted to evolve the office to pursue her vision.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 3, 2026 - politico.com
The Federal Government Has Made America 250 a Spectacle. These States Want It to Be a Moment for Reflection.
On New Year’s Eve, fireworks bloomed behind the Washington Monument. Along the side of the 550-foot structure, a birthday candle was projected, flickering as “The Star-Spangled Banner” played. This sp...
Mother Jones
Jul 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
We should be exalting this major American milestone. Instead we’ve got Trump’s Great American State Fair.
The administration’s weak attempt to commemorate our 250th year has so far been a nonevent, attended by extraordinarily few, and focused on divisiveness and exclusion instead of the unity we need. The...
MS NOW
Jul 3, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s Economic Policy Legacy is Shrinking. It Didn’t Have to Be This Way.
The president doesn’t like win-win deals. But he missed a chance to build cross-party support for more populist ideas.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 3, 2026 - politico.com
The fatal flaw in how America handles heat waves
The US has built its homes, schools, and hospitals so thoroughly with AC in mind that most buildings have no built-in defense against the heat at all. | Angela Weiss/AFP It was not the postcard-wort...
Vox
Jul 3, 2026 - vox.com
America’s 250th year was horrible for civil rights. But there’s a path forward.
Not only do we need to restore the Voting Rights Act, but we also need more similarly constructive civil rights laws that reorient our racial justice framework. The post America’s 250th year was horri...
MS NOW
Jul 3, 2026 - ms.now
Acting DNI Bill Pulte begins firing dozens of intelligence officials
The latest move comes two weeks after Pulte’s arrival at the agency, under orders from President Donald Trump to downsize. The post Acting DNI Bill Pulte begins firing dozens of intelligence officials...
MS NOW
Jul 3, 2026 - ms.now
How Trump took over America’s 250th
America250 organizers have received only a fraction of the appropriated funds to celebrate America's milestone. Into the void stepped Freedom250.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 3, 2026 - politico.com
The battle for access to Jamaica’s billion-dollar beaches
In this week’s newsletter: Activists are accusing the government of privatising the coastline to support the country’s thriving tourism industry, at the expense of locals• Don’t get Down to Earth deli...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘The wheels are coming off’: readers reflect on the 250th anniversary of the American experiment
Against a backdrop of sweeping rollbacks of civil rights and deteriorating relations with allies, many are feeling cynicalAs the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary on 4 July, the cou...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Declaration contains perhaps the greatest sentence ever crafted by human hand
In today’s edition of The Tea: Biographer Walter Isaacson on the nation’s 250th, your fondest Fourth of July memories and more. The post The Declaration contains perhaps the greatest sentence ever cra...
MS NOW
Jul 3, 2026 - ms.now
‘It’s going to be a disaster’: Air concerns mount about Trump’s supersized July Fourth
Experts warn a record-breaking display and 100-degree heat could trap toxic smoke over Washington. It’s one of several problems shadowing a celebration the president has hyped. The post ‘It’s going to...
MS NOW
Jul 3, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Intercedes to Push Robert Smullen Out of N.Y. House Race
Assemblyman Robert Smullen, who lost a Republican primary, will not run on the Conservative Party line in his bid to replace Representative Elise Stefanik.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Pope praises US history of welcoming immigrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo urges Americans to live up to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence in his first major address to the USPope Leo has used his first major address to his home country to praise the US ...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Americans disgusted at Trump earning $1bn from crypto as president: ‘Obviously a grift’
Hundreds of Guardian readers expressed concerns over greed in the White House and a billionaire president unconcerned with high gas and grocery pricesDonald Trump has earned more than $1bn from his cr...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
US heatwave threatens 250th anniversary events and World Cup
Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers sayThe scorching heat blanketing much of the US this week would have been “virtually impossible” if ...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘If you see one movie this year’: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey set to storm the box office
The summer’s most anticipated film will raise epic questions about culture wars, classics and the nature of film-makingIn a plot twist worthy of the ancient bards themselves, the hottest movie of the ...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
I used to revere the great experiment that is the United States. After Trump, I’m not so sure | Jonathan Freedland
On paper, the US constitution is a thing of beauty. But the would-be emperor in Washington has revealed its great weaknessAmerica’s big birthday has come at a bad time. On Saturday it will be a divide...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
How baby formula recalls have mounted amid Trump staff cuts to the FDA
Experts say the Food and Drug Administration is not prepared for the health threat of bacterial contaminationMultiple brands of infant formula have been recalled recently due to bacterial contaminatio...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ Logo Is Everywhere
A White House–affiliated group wrested control of the trademark.
The Atlantic
Jul 3, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Half the Members of Trump’s New Pentagon Policy Board Work in Military Industry
Members include a former senator who now works for Saudi Arabia and a venture capitalist with major defense investments.
Truthout
Jul 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Israel Reportedly Planned to Assassinate Iranian Negotiators During Peace Talks
Israel allegedly plotted to derail talks by killing Iran's foreign minister and speaker of parliament against US wishes.
Truthout
Jul 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Abortion Is as American as Apple Pie
Abortion has been legal in some or all parts of the country for more than 180 years of US history.
Truthout
Jul 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump plans record fireworks show, internal docs warn of smoky skies
The National Park Service will launch a dazzling 850,000 fireworks in the nation's capital this year. Officials acknowledge the potential health risks.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 3, 2026 - politico.com
Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes
Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Denmark Has a Big Fourth of July Party. This Year, the U.S. Is Uninvited.
Furious at President Trump over Greenland, Danish officials took the unprecedented step of pressuring organizers to cut American officials from the program.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Louisiana court halts criminal indictment against state attorney general
Republican Liz Murrill was indicted for the alleged intimidation of New Orleans elected officialsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailLouisiana’s highest court has granted a stay of the pr...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Facing Mexico at the Azteca? Suddenly our expectations of England are unusually realistic | Max Rushden
Thomas Tuchel’s side have problems aside from the altitude: defeat in a Mexican haze would be no embarrassmentIt’s a warm June afternoon in 2009. The teams look uneven. At 30, I am the second-oldest p...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on how culture is taking on tech: the ultimate handheld device | Editorial
Transcription, the winner of the Orwell prize for political fiction, and Toy Story 5 show life before smartphones and screen timeIn the opening pages of Ben Lerner’s novel Transcription, the unnamed n...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
New pipeline in Canada to proceed after C$150bn pledged to ease BC and First Nations concerns
Port expansion and protections for whales part of BC and Alberta plan to expand country’s presence overseasThe governments of Canada and the province of Alberta will move forward on a major new oil pi...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Spain’s conservatives and far-right Vox increase ties with Andalucía coalition
Deal including ‘national priority’ policy brings prospect closer of countrywide agreement between partiesThe prospect of a national coalition between Spain’s conservative People’s party (PP) and the f...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Experience: I’ve found a four-leaf clover every day for three years
Decades after my father’s death, I was still angry about losing him. Finding a good-luck symbol set me on a new path Sumter, South Carolina, where I grew up, was nicknamed “Murk City”. It’s not all ba...
The Guardian
Jul 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 3, 2026 - npr.org
Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
The two men will face 12 and eight years in prison for the knife attack in Wimbledon, London in 2024.
BBC News
Jul 3, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Iran nuclear and military damage revealed after restricted satellite images released
Targets hit include ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and naval bases.
BBC News
Jul 3, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
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
“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 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
Appeals court sharply limits ICE’s massive expansion of detention
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' 2-1 ruling concluded that detainees awaiting the outcome of their deportation proceedings must be afforded a bond hearing within 90 days.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - politico.com
I Talked to Trump Supporters About Cuts to the Train… on the Train
If you want to understand U.S. politics, take the train. The Trump administration’s federal budget request for the next fiscal year includes steep cuts to passenger rail. According to an analysis by t...
Mother Jones
Jul 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
Inside the Mamdani-AOC endorsement compact
The duo were in closer touch than previously known before issuing their primary endorsements in New York.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - politico.com
Carney backs West Coast pipeline in win for Alberta and oil industry
The project is intended to ease separatist tensions in Alberta as it expands Canada’s capacity to export oil.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 2, 2026 - politico.com
Trump administration can remove history and climate info from US parks, court says
In latest legal twist, appeals panel rules US does not have to reinstate signage on climate, immigration and slaveryThe Trump administration does not have to reinstate materials related to climate cha...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Capitol Police Arrest Air Force Major During Impeachment Protest Against Trump
US Air Force Major Jason Watson cited “an unconstitutional usurpation of Congress’s authority” to justify his protest.
Truthout
Jul 2, 2026 - truthout.org
ICE Detained 10,000 People in 5 Days After White House Ordered Surge in Arrests
ICE officials have pushed to double arrests after the White House called for an increase to 2,000 arrests per day.
Truthout
Jul 2, 2026 - truthout.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
Pro-Palestine protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge convicted of misdemeanor charges
San Francisco jury fails to reach verdict on more serious felony conspiracy charge over April 2024 demonstrationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSeven protesters who blocked traffic on...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Massachusetts Set to Extend Statute of Limitations for Rape Cases With DNA Evidence
The post Massachusetts Set to Extend Statute of Limitations for Rape Cases With DNA Evidence appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 2, 2026 - propublica.org
Watch: Trump’s Dystopia Takes Over the National Mall
“Loitering is not permitted in this area,” an audio recording sternly warns, as uniformed National Guard troops patrol Washington’s iconic, algae-plagued reflecting pool. “Please proceed to a designat...
Mother Jones
Jul 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
A very Trump July 4
Donald Trump arrives on the "Freedom250 train" on his way to attend the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota on July 1, 2026. | Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty ...
Vox
Jul 2, 2026 - vox.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
California man pleads guilty to faking Nancy Guthrie ransom note
Derrick Callella admitted he called and sent texts to Guthrie’s family, demanding a bitcoin transactionA California man is facing up to two years in prison or a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty to ...
The Guardian
Jul 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
How Roberts led a fractured Supreme Court to wins for the right and defeats for Trump
In President Trump's second year back in the White House, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and the court punctured his claim to have power with no limits.
World & Nation
Jul 2, 2026 - latimes.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
New Mexico ICE Jail Has to Truck Water Into Town That Declared a Water Emergency
The Torrance County Detention Facility has been the subject of complaints about sewer and water problems in the past.
Truthout
Jul 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Ahead of the United States’ 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
Medicare is now offering $50 GLP-1 prescriptions. The US may never be the same.
The latest breakthrough for GLP-1 drugs isn’t scientific. It’s financial. As of July 1, Medicare is providing coverage of GLP-1 medications for weight loss for just a $50 co-pay, potentially enabling...
Vox
Jul 2, 2026 - vox.com
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
Judge Orders USDA to Restore $127 Million in Federal Grants to Farmers
The Trump administration had yanked the money away from organizations led by and in support of Black farmers.
Truthout
Jul 2, 2026 - truthout.org
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.