Liberal Reporting for 2026-07-09
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 100 articles from 15 sites. We chose these from 625 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Intercept, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Mother Jones, ProPublica, Truthout, MS NOW, The Guardian, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, National, BBC News, World & Nation, The Atlantic, Democracy Now! Audio, Vox.
Why Would Anyone Trust Ex-CIA Agents in Elected Office?
The agency trains officers to conceal their true intentions — and has long existed to violently suppress the left. The post Why Would Anyone Trust Ex-CIA Agents in Elected Office? appeared first on Th...
The Intercept
Jul 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
North Dakota Power Trio Opens Up About Trump, the Filibuster and Teddy Roosevelt
Doug Burgum, Kelly Armstrong and Kevin Cramer discuss the state's biggest new landmark and the politics of the moment.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - politico.com
‘A massive screw-up’: China hardliners take aim at Commerce Department official
They say the agency responsible for protecting advanced US tech is being mismanaged, leading to startling policy lapses.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - politico.com
DOGE Ended on July 4, But the Workers Whose Lives Musk Upended Are Still Reeling
When Lucy found out she was pregnant in the summer of 2025, she might have been delighted. Instead, the news added to the uncertainty she’d been facing since that February, when she was among the firs...
Mother Jones
Jul 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Mitch McConnell’s absence is throwing Trump’s Pentagon budget boost in doubt
The former GOP leader has been absent as the bipartisan appropriations process he helps oversee has run aground.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - politico.com
‘It’s over’: Oil markets back on edge after US and Iran shred ceasefire
Resumed hostilities reversed a monthlong drop in fuel prices.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Strikes Iran and Threatens War Crimes—Again
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US would continue strikes on Iran for a second night, and—if it had to—seize much of the country’s oil and target electric and desalination plants. The ...
Mother Jones
Jul 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Says He’ll Fast-Track Private Gas Plants to Power AI Data Centers
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In brief remarks to reporters Monday at the White House, President Donald T...
Mother Jones
Jul 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Me, Myself, and IUDs
Last summer, I noticed a shift: I was calmer and happier than I’d been in years. This was puzzling, since my life didn’t look particularly calm. I was planning a solo cross-country move, and my days w...
Mother Jones
Jul 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk.
The post Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 8, 2026 - propublica.org
Another Trump Ceasefire With Iran Crumbles
“He must be trying for the record of how many times you can lose the same war.” The post Another Trump Ceasefire With Iran Crumbles appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
Jul 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
The People Who Stood By Graham Platner — Until He Was Accused of Rape
Democratic strategist Adam Carlson backed Platner through all his other scandals. He says he shares the blame, but that people are learning the wrong lessons. The post The People Who Stood By Graham P...
The Intercept
Jul 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
A Group of Organizers Is Building an Anti-ICE Movement Rooted in Jewish Values
Never Again Action is connecting Trump’s assault on immigrant communities to experiences from American Jewish history.
Truthout
Jul 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump keeps threatening to cut off trade with Spain, but he can’t follow through
“We don’t want to do any trade business with Spain anymore,” the president said. It’s not nearly that simple. The post Trump keeps threatening to cut off trade with Spain, but he can’t follow through ...
MS NOW
Jul 8, 2026 - ms.now
Team Trump takes a big step backward on energy efficiency standards for home appliances
Improved efficiency standards help consumers and the environment. The administration wants to weaken them anyway. The post Team Trump takes a big step backward on energy efficiency standards for home ...
MS NOW
Jul 8, 2026 - ms.now
Why a bitter health care fight is at the center of a high-stakes House battle
Rep. Mike Lawler is bracing for a barrage of Democratic attacks over cuts to care and hospitals.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - politico.com
Last month, sitting down with them was the coolest thing. Today, they are scum
In today’s edition of The Tea: Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire is over, midtown Manhattan building stabilized and more. The post Last month, sitting down with them was the coolest thing. Today, they ...
MS NOW
Jul 8, 2026 - ms.now
Trump denies disaster aid for 4 Democratic-led states
The move deepens what Democrats say is the president's politicization of federal emergency management decisions.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - politico.com
The ‘time-consuming’ permits dozens of data centers are skipping
A court ruling shrinking the scope of the Clean Water Act has allowed new data centers to speed through the federal permitting process. Communities are feeling the effects.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - politico.com
Datacentres are a ticking time bomb. We must make sure AI’s benefits outweigh the costs | Nicki Hutley
They suck up energy and water, and blast out heat. Just who is better off from all this investment – aside from tech bros?The two great existential threats of our time – the climate crisis and AI – co...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
How did South Africa produce an anti-African movement?
In a country where xenophobia has a legacy, a recent well-funded iteration has emerged that feeds on post-apartheid failures and local insecuritiesDon’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign u...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
“Hobbled Out of the Gate”: Platner Allegations Set Off Scramble to Find a New Maine Senate Nominee
Amid Graham Platner’s swift downfall, most paths to selecting a replacement candidate look poisoned. The post “Hobbled Out of the Gate”: Platner Allegations Set Off Scramble to Find a New Maine Senate...
The Intercept
Jul 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
As ICE Casts Shadow Over World Cup, Organizers Focus on Keeping Communities Safe
Activists refuse to let the Trump administration stamp out the joy of soccer among immigrant communities.
Truthout
Jul 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.8.26: Maine’s Platner scraps fundraisers, ads
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.8.26: Maine’s Platner scraps fundraisers, ads appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jul 8, 2026 - ms.now
Trump warns fresh attacks on Iran could come Wednesday night
The president pledged to ramp up attacks on Iran after saying earlier that the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran was “over.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - politico.com
Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over during angry broadside at Nato summit
President calls Iranian leadership ‘scum’, rails against alliance, repeats demand for Greenland and threatens SpainMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump has ...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘He did not deserve to die’: family of man fatally shot by ICE agent speaks out
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by agent in Texas while on his way to work, and family found out from news reportsThe family of a Mexican immigrant who was fatally shot by a federal immigration agen...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fight
State officials call federal demands for voter data ‘truly bizarre behavior’ amid unproven noncitizen voting claimsThe US Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in every state threat...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on the flamingo revolution: Albanians are standing up for their rights, as well as for nature | Editorial
Plans for a mega-resort, backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, have spurred broader questions about who politics is servingFor more than a month, thousands have taken to the streets of Tirana to p...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE agent fatally shoots motorist during traffic stop in Houston
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by immigration enforcement as he was looking to hire workers, his son saysA federal immigration agent fatally shot a driver in Houston on Tuesday morning, the Immigra...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
German car industry warns of job collapse unless ‘bold decisions’ made to address Chinese threat
VW to propose 100,000 job losses to board and says car plants could be put under foreign ownership to save jobsEurope live – latest updatesThe German car industry has warned of a potential collapse of...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Belgium’s Trump Dance Exposes the Collapse of the President’s Soft Power
Moments after scoring Belgium’s fourth goal against the hapless US men’s national soccer team, Romelu Lukaku ran to the corner flag and joined his teammates in a mocking “Trump dance.” The scene was r...
Mother Jones
Jul 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Secret Origins of the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket
Last month, the Supreme Court issued a number of landmark opinions involving transgender rights, campaign finance, executive power, and immigration. Those decisions were issued in the traditional way ...
Mother Jones
Jul 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Methodology Changes Could Make Inflation Look Better, Raising Public Skepticism
The new adjustments to inflation calculations come as several polls show Americans are struggling with consumer costs.
Truthout
Jul 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Judge orders transfer of Trump’s $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll
Carroll’s lawyers have argued that “it is time for this case to end” and are seeking to collect payment after the Supreme Court declined to review Trump’s appeal last week. The post Judge orders tran...
MS NOW
Jul 8, 2026 - ms.now
Judge rejects Team Trump’s $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit against The Washington Post
The demise of the president’s latest case against a media company is a demonstration of the benefits of fighting back — and of the folly of appeasement. The post Judge rejects Team Trump’s $3.8 billi...
MS NOW
Jul 8, 2026 - ms.now
As U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Frays, Trump Faces a Muddled War and Unpalatable Options
The president appears to be confronting the consequences of a cease-fire deal cobbled together in haste, with little movement toward resolving the key issues driving the conflict.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
What We Know About Immigration Officers Shooting at People in Vehicles
Federal agents have fired on at least 21 people, many in their cars, as part of President Trump’s deportation crackdown. At least five people were killed, including three U.S. citizens.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s policy mayhem is making even the Maga faithful consider walking away
Even voters who identify as foot soldiers of his political army are increasingly willing to blame Trump for their economic troublesThe political consequences of Donald Trump’s policy mayhem are now co...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE raided their city, taking parents, spouses and friends. That’s not where it ends
Three families in Los Angeles on the devastating aftermath of ICE detentions and deportations that overwhelmed their city last summerLast summer, Angelenos began to vanish.Armed, masked immigration ag...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Photo of bound Palestinian detainee corroborates Israeli torture reports, say rights groups
Image of man in underwear, blindfold and bound to iron rod has been widely shared on social mediaMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesAn Israeli soldier’s photo of a Palestinian man from Gaza strip...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Kentucky governor requests update on McConnell’s health amid questions around his condition in hospital – live
In a rare move, Andy Beshear sent a note to the Republican senator’s staff requesting an update on the 84-year-old’s condition since he was hospitalized on 14 JuneSign up for the Breaking News US emai...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal
Trump administration requested pause on lower court’s ruling after Trump’s name was removed from facade in JuneWeeks after workers pried his name from the Kennedy Center’s facade, Donald Trump lost an...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats look to key Senate race to define party – but ‘fed-up’ Michigan voters just want change
Daily realities of healthcare, prices and Gaza driving wave of anti-establishment sentiment among Democratic voters in closely watched contestIn Macomb county, Michigan – a blue-collar Detroit suburb ...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Hill is capitalizing on reader interest in the second Trump administration
The Washington-based publication is announcing plans for a new digital subscription product called the Hill InsiderThe most-visited digital-first news publication dedicated to politics wasn’t Politico...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
European countries top ‘scorecard’ on climate progress while US slips to 27th
Estonia, Luxembourg and UK are the top three in biennial Yale University index in tackling pollution and other issuesMuch of the world has made encouraging strides in reducing toxic problems such as w...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
Lawrence Bishnoi, who is in prison in India, is accused of orchestrating assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023US and Canadian authorities say they have “dismantled” the leadership of a notorio...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an already shaky outlook for the global economy.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - npr.org
Have a 401(k)? Help ProPublica Investigate What’s Really Happening to Your Money.
The post Have a 401(k)? Help ProPublica Investigate What’s Really Happening to Your Money. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 8, 2026 - propublica.org
Washington Law Says to Alert the Public When Doctors Are Accused of Misconduct. It Can Take Months.
The post Washington Law Says to Alert the Public When Doctors Are Accused of Misconduct. It Can Take Months. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 8, 2026 - propublica.org
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell for health update
The Democratic governor’s letter comes weeks after the 84-year-old lawmaker entered the hospital for reasons he has not explained. The post Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell for hea...
MS NOW
Jul 8, 2026 - ms.now
Former senator says she’s ‘stunned’ over lack of transparency around McConnell’s health
“You need to just get out there with the truth,” Barbara Boxer told MS NOW as speculation grows over the Kentucky Republican’s declining health. The post Former senator says she’s ‘stunned’ over lack ...
MS NOW
Jul 8, 2026 - ms.now
Clock ticking, Black leaders in Memphis dig in on voter turnout
“This awoke a sleeping giant,” one organizer said of the church rallies and voter drives underway after GOP lawmakers redrew state election maps.
National
Jul 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump yelled at NATO leaders in public. In private, it was a different story.
The president started his visit to Ankara berating the NATO alliance. Something changed before he left.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - politico.com
Judge Orders $5 Million Trump Judgment Be Released to E. Jean Carroll
Ms. Carroll had asked a federal judge to order the president to pay the judgment after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Judge Hannah C. Dugan Faces Fine But No Prison Time
The former Wisconsin judge, Hannah C. Dugan, was accused of ushering an undocumented immigrant out a side door as federal agents waited for him near her Milwaukee courtroom.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump gives Zelenskyy vague promise of licence to manufacture Patriot missiles
Licence would be diplomatic coup for Kyiv but process of making munitions would likely be expensive, complex and longDonald Trump has told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine may be allowed to manufactur...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
US judge orders release of $5.8m Trump owes E Jean Carroll after court loss
Manhattan judge’s order frees funds from Trump’s 2023 sexual abuse and defamation verdict after supreme court appeal failedSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA Manhattan federal court ju...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
US judge throws out Trump’s $3.8bn defamation lawsuit against Washington Post
Suit stemmed from 2023 Post article that said bank with ties to the porn industry helped fund Trump’s media operationA federal judge in Florida has thrown out Donald Trump’s $3.8bn defamation lawsuit ...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump on rampage at Nato summit: what does it mean for Ukraine? – The Latest
The US president is in combative mood as Nato leaders meet for a two-day summit in Ankara. There are divisions over Russia’s war in Ukraine, defence spending, and the US-Israel war in Iran with signs ...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Moana review – Dwayne Johnson’s demigod on autopilot in dull live-action remake
Johnson reprises his role from the original animation and has fine rapport with his young co-star Catherine Laga’aia, but the whole enterprise feels cynical and pointlessDisney’s animated super-hit Mo...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Marine Le Pen’s candidacy: a dangerous gamble | Editorial
The far-right leader has reached for the Trumpian playbook in plotting a possible path to the Élysée. The consequences are alarmingly unpredictableBack in 2013, when a Socialist minister was accused (...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Popular Instagram creator sues JD Vance after she was allegedly banned from event
Court documents say Amanda McGonigle, who runs @CatsOnACouch, was identified by Secret Service officersThe person behind the popular satirical Instagram account @CatsOnACouch has filed a lawsuit again...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘We won’t give up, we’ll keep fighting’: activists in Colombia vow to resist far-right push for fossil fuels
As the newly elected president, Abelardo de la Espriella, pledges to exploit oil reserves, environmentalists prepare to defend climate progressIt is hard for Yuvelis Morales Blanco to pinpoint when he...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial after 35-year sentence in killing of Austin Metcalf
Defense attorneys say prosecutors coerced Anthony, 19, into waiving his right to testify, and cite additional reasonsKarmelo Anthony’s legal team is seeking a new trial and the recusal of a state judg...
The Guardian
Jul 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center
The D.C. circuit appeals court denied all of President Trump's arguments that sought to stop the removal of his name from the Washington, D.C., arts institution.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - npr.org
Do you know where your birth certificate is? Journalist warns of new voting barriers
The rules of the midterms are being rewritten, from redistricting to campaign money. Mother Jones journalist Ari Berman explains why President Trump seems "obsessed with the mechanics of voting."
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - npr.org
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as Tehran warns of 'fearless' response
Speaking at a Nato summit, the president says the US will "probably" strike Iran again but added that "anything that happens will be over quickly".
BBC News
Jul 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran
The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.
BBC News
Jul 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
UK to change law so ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang can be deported
The home secretary is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act.
BBC News
Jul 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Judge orders Trump's $5m damages be released to E Jean Carroll
The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal of the case, but Trump still sought to delay the payment.
BBC News
Jul 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit?
US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit to criticise the lack of support for his war on Iran, and revive his interest in taking over Greenland.
BBC News
Jul 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia's ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.
BBC News
Jul 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Iran ceasefire is 'over,' Trump says, threatening more strikes
Iran has targeted American military sites in the Gulf after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales.
World & Nation
Jul 8, 2026 - latimes.com
Canada Should Start Talking With Iran
Restoring diplomatic ties doesn’t necessarily benefit the Islamic Republic and can even help its opponents.
The Atlantic
Jul 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Corner of Hollywood That’s Most Susceptible to AI
Animators are figuring out whether to fight or accept the new technology that’s coming for their jobs.
The Atlantic
Jul 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-07-08 Wednesday
Headlines for July 08, 2026; As Calls Mount for Graham Platner to Drop Out of Senate Race, What Happens Next in Maine?; NATO Meets in Turkey Amid Crackdown on Civil Society; Trump Praises Erdoğan & Co...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jul 8, 2026 - democracynow.org
"The Nightmare Is Repeating Itself": Filmmaker Julia Steers on Sudan War from El Fasher to El Obeid
We continue our conversation with documentary filmmaker Julia Steers about her reporting on the conflict in Sudan.
Democracy Now! Audio
Jul 8, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump Says Iran Deal Is “Over,” Signals More US Strikes Are Likely Coming
“Negotiators keep talking if they want, but I don't see it,” Trump said on the status of future discussions.
Truthout
Jul 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Federal Appeals Court Affirms Florida’s “Stop WOKE Act” Is Unconstitutional
The law, championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, aims to restrict certain teachings concerning race and diversity.
Truthout
Jul 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Reverse Midas touch: U.S. men’s soccer team is latest victim of Trump sports curse
Everything the president touches is worse off for it — and he wants to put his touch on everything, especially America’s most talented and popular athletes. The post Reverse Midas touch: U.S. men’s so...
MS NOW
Jul 8, 2026 - ms.now
Questions remain about defense strategy for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
A preliminary hearing to establish whether there is enough evidence against Tyler James Robinson for the case to proceed to trial enters Day 3 in Utah.
National
Jul 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner says he removed condoms without consent during sex
The campaign for the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine called the allegation “categorically false and politically motivated.”
National
Jul 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Platner campaign quietly polls potential replacements as pressure mounts
The poll tested head-to-head matchups between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and five possible Democratic replacements.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 8, 2026 - politico.com
FBI Raided Texas Activist’s House — Then Offered Her $200,000 to Become Antifa Informant
Federal agents asked about links between the woman and the Prairieland case — suggesting a sprawling conspiracy that fits with Trump’s attacks on antifa. The post FBI Raided Texas Activist’s House — T...
The Intercept
Jul 7, 2026 - theintercept.com
Palantir Has a Hand in NIH’s Most Ambitious Health Initiative
During his 2015 State of the Union address, then-President Barack Obama announced what he promised would be an ambitious public health project. “Tonight, I’m launching a new Precision Medicine Initiat...
Mother Jones
Jul 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democratic socialists have big plans for 2028
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Zohran Mamdani during a "Get Out The Vote" rally in Brooklyn on June 18, 2026. | Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Democratic Socialists of America have notched...
Vox
Jul 7, 2026 - vox.com
Ken Paxton Vowed to Crack Down on “Illegal Voting.” He May Have Violated Texas Election Law.
The post Ken Paxton Vowed to Crack Down on “Illegal Voting.” He May Have Violated Texas Election Law. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 7, 2026 - propublica.org
DHS Is Spending $1.5 Billion to Block ICE Oversight
The Department of Homeland Security has purchased two privately-run detention facilities from the for-profit prison company CoreCivic, the company announced Monday, in a move that may serve to shield ...
Mother Jones
Jul 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
Johnson Says He’ll Use Reconciliation to Pass Voter Suppression Bill
Rules on the reconciliation process stipulate that non-budgetary items cannot be included in such measures.
Truthout
Jul 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Admin Gave Iran Sensitive Details on Iranian Asylum Seekers, Lawsuit Says
The Trump administration allegedly shared information that could get them persecuted or killed after they were deported.
Truthout
Jul 7, 2026 - truthout.org
DHS buys two California immigrant detention centers for $1.5 billion
The purchase comes as the Department of Homeland Security has moved to scale up its capacity to detain immigrants without relying as heavily on private prison corporations.
World & Nation
Jul 7, 2026 - latimes.com
Gangsters jailed in India smuggled drugs, orchestrated crimes in California, feds charge
L.A. and federal authorities arrested and filed indictments against India-based organized crime groups whose leaders are accused of drug trafficking, extortion and the assassination of a prominent Sik...
World & Nation
Jul 7, 2026 - latimes.com
More than 400 people arrested at Fourth of July ‘TikTok takeover’ in California
Thousands descend on Newport Beach, blocking traffic and setting fires in flash-mob-style meetup organized onlineAn alleged “TikTok takeover” sparked mayhem in a southern California beach town over th...
The Guardian
Jul 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Lake Powell, a vital reservoir, plunges toward unprecedented low levels as water crisis deepens in US west
Experts say the critical reservoir system is careening toward a breaking point as the US west’s climate warms and driesLake Powell, the US’s second-largest reservoir, threatens to plunge to unpreceden...
The Guardian
Jul 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tradwives and ‘anti-woke’ backlash: can Netflix reboot Little House on The Prairie for a new generation?
After the classic series became a pandemic-era smash, a glossy new adaptation aims to explore the complexities of frontier lifeEach incarnation of Little House on the Prairie has reflected the fears, ...
The Guardian
Jul 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Democratic Party Failed Us With Graham Platner
A woman who dated Graham Platner said he raped her in her Maine home in 2021, an allegation that follows accounts from at least six other women who described troubling behavior—including infidelity, e...
Mother Jones
Jul 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
Poll: Majority of Americans Disapprove of Supreme Court After Latest Term
Every liberal justice had a positive favorability rating, while every conservative justice had a net negative rating.
Truthout
Jul 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Tells Big Tech He’ll Fast-Track Fossil Fuel Plants to Power AI
The AI development race has resulted in plans to build or expand 74 methane gas plants across the country.
Truthout
Jul 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Dems Decry Disaster Aid Denials as Trump Approves $846 Million to GOP States
“Disaster aid should be merit-based, not politicized,” said Rhode Island lawmakers, whose state was denied FEMA aid.