Liberal Reporting for 2026-07-10
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 65 articles from 14 sites. We chose these from 604 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Vox, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, MS NOW, Mother Jones, The Intercept, The Guardian, Democracy Now! Audio, Truthout, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, World & Nation, The Atlantic, ProPublica, BBC News.
America needs a real AI economic plan — before the crisis hits
President Donald Trump signs the H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Friday, March 27, 2020. | Erin Schaff...
Vox
Jul 9, 2026 - vox.com
1 year in, ICE’s mass detention policy is on the ropes
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s mass detention policy has been in place — and under fire in the courts — for a year.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 9, 2026 - politico.com
Why Putin’s nuclear threats aren’t working anymore
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin oversees the joint Russian-Belarusian nuclear weapons drills along with Belarusian President,...
Vox
Jul 9, 2026 - vox.com
Trump’s second term isn’t just making the rich richer. It’s making the poor poorer.
The K-shaped economy predates the president. But his policies are exacerbating it. The post Trump’s second term isn’t just making the rich richer. It’s making the poor poorer. appeared first on MS NOW...
MS NOW
Jul 9, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans should not be lecturing Democrats on Graham Platner
In today’s edition of The Tea: Joe on the GOP’s hypocrisy on Platner, calls grow for independent investigation into ICE shooting and more. The post Republicans should not be lecturing Democrats on Gra...
MS NOW
Jul 9, 2026 - ms.now
Why the House’s Epstein investigation isn't going away
No smoking guns have been found, but the Oversight Committee is likely to continue probing powerful associates of the late, convicted sex offender.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 9, 2026 - politico.com
JD Vance’s claims about imaginary voter ‘election fraud’ fall apart under scrutiny
The partisan fight over alleged voter fraud tends to be exceedingly tiresome and unproductive. The vice president just offered a timely reminder why. The post JD Vance’s claims about imaginary voter ‘...
MS NOW
Jul 9, 2026 - ms.now
Trump appointees are overruling DOJ lawyers scrutinizing corporate mergers
Justice leaders are blocking the enforcement of laws meant to protect consumers from price gouging, sources say. The post Trump appointees are overruling DOJ lawyers scrutinizing corporate mergers app...
MS NOW
Jul 9, 2026 - ms.now
Cuba May Be in Shambles, but Miami’s New Museum Keeps the Bay of Pigs Alive
Eduardo Zayas-Bazán was a 24-year-old lawyer when he left Cuba for the United States and joined about 1,400 other Cuban exiles, who were known as Brigade 2506, to participate in the Bay of Pigs invasi...
Mother Jones
Jul 9, 2026 - motherjones.com
A Government of Trump, by Trump, and for Trump
A very special guest post from Tom Engelhardt. The post A Government of Trump, by Trump, and for Trump appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
Jul 9, 2026 - theintercept.com
GOP’s Cramer keeps trying (and failing) to defend Trump profiting off the presidency
If the North Dakota Republican doesn’t care about Trump raking in billions without regard for conflicts of interest or legal limits, he should just say so. The post GOP’s Cramer keeps trying (and fai...
MS NOW
Jul 9, 2026 - ms.now
Trump denies disaster aid to four blue states, after approving aid to six red states
A White House spokesperson said there is “no politicization to the president’s decisions on disaster relief.” There’s compelling evidence to the contrary. The post Trump denies disaster aid to four bl...
MS NOW
Jul 9, 2026 - ms.now
Administration’s Fuzzy Math Will Undermine Energy Efficiency Savings
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Energy efficiency standards can make it more expensive to construct new buildings,...
Mother Jones
Jul 9, 2026 - motherjones.com
Ossoff and other Democrats demand answers about Hegseth’s ‘Pentagon purge’
The early retirement of a top Pentagon lawyer is raising questions about Hegseth’s personnel decisions at the Defense Department. The post Ossoff and other Democrats demand answers about Hegseth’s ‘Pe...
MS NOW
Jul 9, 2026 - ms.now
Why Democrats might be able to salvage the race after Platner’s collapse
The party still has a decent chance at unseating Republican Sen. Susan Collins — if it behaves sensibly. The post Why Democrats might be able to salvage the race after Platner’s collapse appeared firs...
MS NOW
Jul 9, 2026 - ms.now
‘New terrifying levels’: 10 people fatally shot by immigration officials in Trump’s second term
As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s death marks another high-profile killing by ICE officersEarly on Tuesday morning, 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo took his coffe...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Graham Platner debacle puts Democrats in grave danger of blowing it in the midterms
The meltdown in Maine’s Senate race risks the Democrats’ opportunity to turn Trump into a lame duck president.Two years ago Democrats had one job: stop Donald Trump from returning to the White House. ...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democracy Now! 2026-07-09 Thursday
Headlines for July 09, 2026; “A Disastrous Development”: Trita Parsi on Breakdown of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire; “Demanding the Truth”: Family Wants Answers After ICE Kills Houston Dad Lorenzo Salgado Araujo...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jul 9, 2026 - democracynow.org
‘Move on’: Nicolle Wallace tells Trump it’s time to face defeat as court losses mount
“Legally, these cases are so over, we need new ways to explain to our audience how over they are,” the “Deadline: White House” host said. The post ‘Move on’: Nicolle Wallace tells Trump it’s time to ...
MS NOW
Jul 9, 2026 - ms.now
How Maine Democrats will replace Graham Platner
The party has until July 27 to replace Platner in the key battleground Senate race.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 9, 2026 - politico.com
US launches new airstrikes against Iran hours after Trump threatens to escalate
Iran responds by targeting US-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accusing US of striking near its sole nuclear power plantThe US has launched new airstrikes against Iran, hours after Donald Trump threatened ...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Maine Democrats face a tight, but not impossible, timeline to pick Platner replacement
Maine Democrats have 19 days to choose a candidate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins. It certainly won’t be easy, but it can happen. The post Maine Democrats face a tight, but not impossible, t...
MS NOW
Jul 9, 2026 - ms.now
IDF accused of ‘field execution’ of Palestinian driver bringing aid into Gaza
The local truckers association has said it may suspend operations, after several eyewitnesses decried the murder of Ahmad EsleemA Palestinian driver bringing food aid from the World Central Kitchen (W...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Legionnaires’ outbreak rocks New York as experts warn of rising climate threat
Officials say climate crisis ‘worsening our exposure’ to bacteria as at least 28 people sickened in ManhattanA New York outbreak of legionnaires’ disease, a rare but severe form of pneumonia, highligh...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
France national team uses ICE deportation planes for World Cup travel
The plane that French team used after match with Paraguay flew 44 deportation-related flights this year aloneThe French men’s national soccer team, whose star Kylian Mbappé is one of the world’s most ...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
OpenAI releases latest ChatGPT model after delay over White House cybersecurity concerns
Staggered release of ChatGPT 5.6 follows similar restrictions on rival firm Anthropic’s latest AI modelsOpenAI released its latest advanced AI model, called ChatGPT 5.6, on Thursday after earlier dela...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
US in talks with Fifa over capitalising on World Cup success with 2029 Club World Cup
US officials have held talks with Fifa over tournamentUnclear whether White House has been involvedThe US has expressed interest in hosting the 2029 Club World Cup as it seeks to capitalise on the com...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Experimental bathtub: the remote lake island trying wave power to boost energy security
Researchers on Beaver Island, in Lake Michigan, are trying to find a more reliable form of power using local resourcesBeaver Island sits in the middle of the northernmost end of Lake Michigan, about 7...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
VW workers protest in Germany over proposed job cuts and factory closures
Demonstrations at 18 sites set up as radical transformation plan put to board of Europe’s biggest carmakerVolkswagen’s proposal to slash up to 100,000 jobs and close factories faced a major test on Th...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s Portfolio Has Directly Benefited From His Global Military Escalations
The president purchased up to $24.3 million in stocks from arms manufacturers and other Pentagon contractors last year.
Truthout
Jul 9, 2026 - truthout.org
What that wobbling New York office tower reveals about America’s housing crisis
Making housing out of high rises was supposed to be common sense fix for the nation’s housing crisis. It’s harder than it looks. | Selcuk Acar/Anadolu “Gotta go,” a young woman murmured into her pho...
Vox
Jul 9, 2026 - vox.com
How to tell your neighbor they’re annoying you
Tens of millions of Americans live on top of, below, or directly next to their neighbors — which means, statistically speaking, some of us are going to end up in close proximity to an extremely irrita...
Vox
Jul 9, 2026 - vox.com
Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump’s Announcement About Patriot Missile Systems
President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
For Ukraine, Other Patriot Makers Are a Cautionary Tale
Two American allies, Germany and Japan, already have permission to build the American interceptors, a license that President Trump says he will also grant to Kyiv.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s NATO Summit, and Everyone Else’s
While President Trump insulted allies and demanded loyalty, the military alliance moved quietly closer to accepting more European responsibility for defense.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
China, Russia and Others Seek to Inflame Debate Over A.I. Data Centers
State actors in China, Russia and Iran have sought to exploit the U.S. public debate over the effects of the technology.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s consumer protection head has earned grudging respect – but does he have the authority to do his job?
Chris Mufarrige has taken aim at Facebook scams and junk fees, but consumer advocates say he has an uphill climbAs the director of the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection bureau, Chris Mufa...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump is bombing Iran again and blundering again. He has no grasp of his enemy | Sina Toossi
The president is behaving as if the battleground is the same, but it isn’t. Iran has leverage and knows itAnd so to war. Again. After a ceasefire and a hiatus, Donald Trump is now into the second day ...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed in panic before explosion that killed her, court hears
Businessman stands trial over death of Maltese journalist killed by bomb in her car after she reported on corruptionMoments before the explosion that killed Daphne Caruana Galizia, the journalist scre...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
US chemical accidents rising as Trump rolls back protections, report finds
Deaths and injuries up as critics condemn administration’s ‘appalling’ plan to gut federal disaster management systemThe number of US chemical accidents is rising just as the Trump administration guts...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
US appeals court rejects Trump’s latest bid to delay paying E Jean Carroll $5.8m
US president contested judge’s order to release money after Carroll’s 2023 sexual abuse and defamation trial against himA Manhattan federal appeals court late on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump’s late...
The Guardian
Jul 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules
The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks "unworkable." The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups and denounced by environmental groups.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 9, 2026 - npr.org
A Gaza father's desperate search for his son's body
A search for one man's remains underscores the staggering humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where thousands of bodies are trapped beneath millions of tons of rubble.
World & Nation
Jul 9, 2026 - latimes.com
If Other Jobs Were Like U.S. Senator
No one has seen or heard from your dentist in months, but he has been making stock trades.
The Atlantic
Jul 9, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Global Economy Is Both Alive and Dead
Businesses and consumers are struggling to deal with the Iran war, which is simultaneously happening and not happening.
The Atlantic
Jul 9, 2026 - theatlantic.com
US Targets Iran Railways as It Unleashes Deluge of Strikes for Third Day
The US military said it has struck over 170 targets in Iran over the past two days.
Truthout
Jul 9, 2026 - truthout.org
Inside the tense final hours of Graham Platner’s campaign
Graham Platner went down fighting. Advisers told him to focus on ‘gratitude.’
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 9, 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
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
Is the US at war with Iran again?
Donald Trump attends the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026. | Burak Kara/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump ...
Vox
Jul 8, 2026 - vox.com
It’s Time for Maine to Ditch Platner — But Not the Politics That Won Over Voters
Platner has lost the moral right to speak for the left. The movement that energized Maine’s voters should choose his replacement. The post It’s Time for Maine to Ditch Platner — But Not the Politics T...
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
Top Legal Adviser to Joint Chiefs Is Stepping Down Nearly a Year Before Completing Term
The post Top Legal Adviser to Joint Chiefs Is Stepping Down Nearly a Year Before Completing Term appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 8, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump Can’t Stop Talking About Communists
When Donald Trump gets into a loop, it’s hard to get him out. He’ll just talk in a circle until he’s bored and moves on to the next thing. He has fixated on Greenland and ruminated on his reflecting p...
Mother Jones
Jul 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Graham Platner’s Exit From Senate Race Leaves Maine Dems “Hobbled” in Scramble for New Nominee
Amid Graham Platner’s swift downfall, most paths to selecting a replacement candidate look poisoned. The post Graham Platner’s Exit From Senate Race Leaves Maine Dems “Hobbled” in Scramble for New Nom...
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
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
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
Calls Grow for Independent Investigation Into ICE-Perpetrated Killing in Houston
“We don’t expect the truth from the Department of Justice or from the FBI,” said the national president of a civil rights group.
Truthout
Jul 8, 2026 - truthout.org
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
Released Detainees Say They Saw Hussam Abu Safiya Tortured in Israeli Custody
Those who spent time with the Gaza doctor describe systematic beatings, dog attacks, and deliberate medical neglect.
Truthout
Jul 8, 2026 - truthout.org
Newscast
The US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says the ceasefire is over… or is it?
BBC News
Jul 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Iran, Not Trump, Is in Control of This War
The cease-fire was always just a Trump fantasy.
The Atlantic
Jul 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
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.