Liberal Reporting for 2026-07-07
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 60 articles from 14 sites. We chose these from 611 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, ProPublica, Vox, MS NOW, The Intercept, Mother Jones, World & Nation, The Guardian, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, Democracy Now! Audio, NYT > Top Stories, Truthout, National, The Atlantic.
Mullin’s pledges of a more discreet DHS are becoming reality
Trump’s new Homeland Security secretary is making the administration’s immigration crackdown more discreet.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - politico.com
These Immigrant Kids Were Once Protected. Under Trump, Their Deportations Have Tripled.
The post These Immigrant Kids Were Once Protected. Under Trump, Their Deportations Have Tripled. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 6, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump is obsessed with passing the SAVE America Act. Here’s what it would actually do.
Imelda Preciado, of Garden Grove, center, joins other supporters of the SAVE Act as Tea Party Patriots Action launches a nationwide, three-week bus tour to rally support for the voting bill in Garden ...
Vox
Jul 6, 2026 - vox.com
Trump’s financial disclosure shows his corruption hitting a new low
Presidents are supposed to avoid even the appearance that their official power is entangled with personal gain. Trump has shattered that principle. The post Trump’s financial disclosure shows his corr...
MS NOW
Jul 6, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s MAGA Inc. is sitting on $350M. Republicans want to see it.
The president’s super PAC hasn’t disclosed plans to spend in support of GOP candidates this fall.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - politico.com
There’s a New Democratic Machine. It’s Unabashedly Socialist.
While establishment Democrats argue socialists are confined to the coasts, DSA chapters have helped elevate more than 300 candidates nationwide. The post There’s a New Democratic Machine. It’s Unabash...
The Intercept
Jul 6, 2026 - theintercept.com
Qualification questions haunt Trump’s new choice for ICE director
Why was Lance Schroyer nominated to lead ICE? His friendship with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin apparently had a lot to do with it. The post Qualification questions haunt Trump’s new ch...
MS NOW
Jul 6, 2026 - ms.now
ICE arrest of nun adds to clashes between Team Trump and the faith community
For all of the chest-thumping about immigration agents targeting the “worst of the worst,” Ugboaja is a nun who was walking to mass when she was hauled off. The post ICE arrest of nun adds to clashes ...
MS NOW
Jul 6, 2026 - ms.now
Rahm Emanuel’s Israel Speech Shows Where American Politics Is Headed
A preview of Rahm Emanuel’s remarks shows the era of absolute U.S. support for Israel’s government is over.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - politico.com
Karoline Leavitt tries to quell MAGA fury after calling young people lazy
The White House press secretary has faced criticism after she suggested that young people struggling under Trump’s economy are lazy and entitled. The post Karoline Leavitt tries to quell MAGA fury af...
MS NOW
Jul 6, 2026 - ms.now
Democrats are ‘looking for guidance’ on Israel. Hakeem Jeffries isn’t giving any at the moment.
The minority leader is letting his caucus hash out their Israel disagreements over a series of private conversations, withholding his own guidance for now.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - politico.com
Up next for the DSA? Two major swing states.
The group is racing to prove that it can win competitive statewide races, channeling staff, star surrogates and resources toward Michigan and Wisconsin.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - politico.com
Amid Mounting War Casualties, Pete Hegseth “Defunded and Impeded” Efforts to Protect Civilians, Lawmakers Say
The post Amid Mounting War Casualties, Pete Hegseth “Defunded and Impeded” Efforts to Protect Civilians, Lawmakers Say appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 6, 2026 - propublica.org
Former Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. raises alarm about increasingly politicized military
When the forced out chairman of the Joint Chiefs starts issuing public warnings about the politicization of the armed forces, it’s wise to heed his concerns. The post Former Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. ...
MS NOW
Jul 6, 2026 - ms.now
Wall Street Just Won’t Stop Financing the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Expansion
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For the past two years, more than a dozen major banks have been not only reneging on thei...
Mother Jones
Jul 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
Why “neighborism” is having a moment
Vox Members got to read this story first. Support independent journalism and get exclusive access to stories like this by becoming a Vox Member today. For years, the internet sold us the idea that co...
Vox
Jul 6, 2026 - vox.com
Trump at NATO: Four things we’re watching
In today’s edition of The Tea: Trump’s NATO report card, his family’s stunning financial windfall and more. The post Trump at NATO: Four things we’re watching appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jul 6, 2026 - ms.now
Iran’s new supreme leader is a no-show at his father’s funeral. Where is he?
A man walks past a huge mourning banner depicting Iran's current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and his late father Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on the first day of the US-Israeli war aga...
Vox
Jul 6, 2026 - vox.com
Supreme Court sides with Texas on age verification and parental consent for apps
A trade group said Texas wants to be the first state to make people prove their age before even accessing the internet. The post Supreme Court sides with Texas on age verification and parental consen...
MS NOW
Jul 6, 2026 - ms.now
The wannabe tax writers angling for key committee slots in the next Congress
Dozens of lawmakers in both parties and chambers are clamoring to serve on the powerful panels in 2027.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - politico.com
Even without birthright citizenship, Supreme Court co-signs much of Trump's immigration agenda
Recent Supreme Court decisions raise significant consequences for immigrants who have made their lives in the U.S.
World & Nation
Jul 6, 2026 - latimes.com
Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community
The post Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 6, 2026 - propublica.org
Your Ring camera isn’t stopping crime. But it might be making you paranoid.
This class of doorbell cameras, which includes Amazon-owned Ring, Google Nest Doorbell, and SimpliSafe, is marketed as a convenient means of seeing who’s at your door, a tool to catch burglars and tre...
Vox
Jul 6, 2026 - vox.com
‘Why take those jobs away?’: the unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind
Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expenseDonald Trump has blamed everything – from “national security” issues, the deaths o...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Under Trump, spouses of U.S. citizens face policy changes in the immigration system
Spouses of U.S. citizens have traditionally had a special place in immigration law. That's no longer the case, according to the administration and immigration lawyers.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - npr.org
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.6.26: McMorrow’s departure jolts Senate race in Michigan
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.6.26: McMorrow’s departure jolts Senate race in Michigan appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jul 6, 2026 - ms.now
A ballooning problem: Weather warnings face rising risks from budget cuts
Meteorologists say National Weather Service staff shortages from President Donald Trump's workforce cuts have compromised severe weather forecasts.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - politico.com
Conservative fight against license renewals for ABC stations heats up
Prominent organizations accuse network of political, racial and sexual bias and supporting Chinese communist partyA group of prominent conservative organizations has petitioned the Federal Communicati...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democracy Now! 2026-07-06 Monday
Headlines for July 06, 2026; Trump’s Corruption, Birthright Citizenship & Olympian Charged w/ Touching Reflecting Pool: Norm Eisen; Record Heat Waves Are Preview of Our Future on a Warming Planet: Cli...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jul 6, 2026 - democracynow.org
The people next door
Yoo-hoo! Anyone home? Not everyone has a community, but nearly all of us have neighbors — which is why having good relationships with the people who live near you really matters. Unfortunately, Am...
Vox
Jul 6, 2026 - vox.com
An Email. A Knock at the Door. A Suit Alleges a Threat to Free Speech.
A man sent a scathing note to an immigration official after two demonstrators were killed. A lawsuit says agents who came to his house were trying to intimidate him.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Cosy competency porn’: why The Post is my feelgood movie
A reminder of Steven Spielberg’s prowess and speed in the latest in our series of writers highlighting their go-to comfort watchesSteven Spielberg was never much of a radical. While Francis Ford Coppo...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hamas offers to hand over authority in Gaza to US-backed administration
Militant group’s statement makes no promise to disarm unilaterally as Israel and the US have demandedHamas has announced its intention to hand over governing authority in Gaza after two decades in pow...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘We the people are Iran’s true missiles’: millions gather in Tehran for the fourth day of Ali Khamenei’s funeral
The former supreme leader was killed at the start of the US-Israel conflict with Iran in FebruaryIranians poured in vast numbers on to the central thoroughfare of Tehran on the fourth day of mourning ...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Better safe than sorry’: Greece installs floating barrier to ward off toxic fish
Climate crisis and warming waters have attracted long-toothed pufferfish to new parts of the MediterraneanFrom his deckchair, his arms thrown above his head, his feet sliding back and forth in the san...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Crowds swelled through Tehran as mourners dressed in black carried flags proclaiming: ‘We will rise’A crowd of “millions” assembled on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme ...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Big Banks Are Accelerating Their Investments in the Fossil Fuel Industry
International banks are financing the industry’s pivot to petrochemical products like plastics and fertilizers.
Truthout
Jul 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s SNAP Cuts Leave States and Counties Facing Spiraling Hunger Crisis
Food banks are struggling to fill the gap in Arizona, where more than half of recipients lost federal assistance.
Truthout
Jul 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Balogun eligible for World Cup after Trump calls Infantino and FIFA tosses Belgium’s appeal
The saga that started with two players fighting for a ball has enveloped the White House and FIFA and cast a pall over the U.S. match Monday night. The post Balogun eligible for World Cup after Trump ...
MS NOW
Jul 6, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s meme coin generated gains for him, massive losses for his investors
It would be a mistake to describe the meme coin as a total disaster. Rather, it was a total financial disaster for everyone who isn’t the president. The post Trump’s meme coin generated gains for him,...
MS NOW
Jul 6, 2026 - ms.now
He wrote a scathing message to ICE. Federal agents showed up at his door.
David Streever of Rochester, New York, sued Department of Homeland Security officials on Monday, saying the agency’s actions violated his First Amendment rights.
National
Jul 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump’s Intervention in Balogun’s World Cup Suspension Adds to Conflict With Europe
The decision to reverse a one-game ban landed badly in Europe, at a moment of already-heightened geopolitical tension with the United States.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
As Trump Cools on NATO, Turkey Hosts Summit Meeting
As President Trump cools on the alliance, its members see Turkey’s large military and vibrant defense sector as assets.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Ukraine Remade Air Defense, but Russia Has Changed Its Attacks
Ukraine has changed how militaries use Patriot systems. But recent attacks prove that clever adaptations cannot overcome a shortage of interceptors.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Bill Frist Wants to Take Politics Out of Climate Change
Bill Frist, a surgeon who also served as Senate majority leader, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for environmental health. “A healthier planet means healthier people,” he said.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump barely knows who Britain’s next prime minister is. How will Burnham handle him?
Little-known abroad, Andy Burnham has a chance to define a new era of US-UK relations. Should he seek to charm or bargain with the bully in the White House – or treat him ‘like a poorly informed const...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox in latest wave of mass layoffs
Thousands of gaming jobs will be shed over the coming fiscal year as Microsoft continues to invest heavily in AIMicrosoft said on Monday it was eliminating about 4,800 jobs – roughly 2% of its global ...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump denied latest bid to delay $5.8m judgment payment to E Jean Carroll
Carroll was awarded damages after New York jury concluded Trump sexually abused her, then defamed her after she publicly described the attackDonald Trump’s latest attempt to delay payment of a $5.8m j...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump rings New York Stock Exchange bell to mark first trading day for ‘Trump accounts’
US president rings bell from White House and showcases initiative that gives children a $1,000 investment accountDonald Trump rang the bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) from the White House t...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
NCAA president expects no changes to trans athlete rules after US supreme court ruling
Collegiate sports organization led by Charlie Baker banned trans athletes from women’s sports after 2025 Trump orderThe president of the US’s top administrator of collegiate sports on Sunday said his ...
The Guardian
Jul 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Man sues DHS after agents tracked him down for sending a scathing email to ICE
Federal agents tried to track David Streever to his home and hotel, and left him a warning notice that a critical email he sent the former head of ICE may have been illegal. Now he's suing.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - npr.org
Trump heads to NATO as tensions simmer with Europe
President Trump's grievances with several European governments over their refusal to join the U.S. war with Iran have cast a pall over the summit.
World & Nation
Jul 6, 2026 - latimes.com
14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections
In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.
World & Nation
Jul 6, 2026 - latimes.com
The Military Pete Hegseth Wants
What America stands to lose as the Trump administration strips diversity from its military ranks.
The Atlantic
Jul 6, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Lawyer of Olympian Indicted After Touching Reflecting Pool Calls Case Outrageous
At least six people have been charged with allegedly vandalizing the pool, which underwent a failed $16M renovation.
Truthout
Jul 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Uses Full Weight of Federal Government to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care
Several federal agencies have taken unprecedented steps to keep physicians from providing care to trans youth.
Truthout
Jul 6, 2026 - truthout.org
US public sours on NATO in wake of Trump attacks, internal poll shows
Just 43 percent of American adults believe Europe would help them if attacked, while support for China and Russia is on the rise.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 6, 2026 - politico.eu
At least 25 people die in US as record heatwave scorches swaths of country
More than 20 states reported temperatures above 100F as heat dome sits over eastern US during holiday weekendAt least two dozen people have died amid the perilous climate crisis-driven heatwave that h...
The Guardian
Jul 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow ends bid for US Senate
Exit leaves primary voters to choose between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Haley Stevens in must-win seatMallory McMorrow, a Michigan Democrat, has dropped out of a contentious US Senate pri...
The Guardian
Jul 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Paul McCartney performs I Want to Hold Your Hand for first time in 60 years at Taylor Swift wedding
McCartney reportedly played Beatles No 1 hit at star-studded reception at Madison Square GardenPaul McCartney performed the beloved Beatles No 1 hit I Want to Hold Your Hand for the first time in 60 y...