Liberal Reporting for 2026-07-12
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 71 articles from 11 sites. We chose these from 623 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, The Intercept, MS NOW, Vox, Truthout, The Guardian, Mother Jones, World & Nation, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News.
The Rise and Fall of the Fracking Phenomenon
The fracking boom remade the U.S. economy and global energy markets. It also left behind a complicated legacy of winners, losers and lasting political fights.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - politico.com
Rebecca Nagle on the Boomerang of Empire
“What we’re seeing in this moment is those arms of our government that we thought could be authoritarian towards some people coming back home and coming back to impact everybody.” The post Rebecca Nag...
The Intercept
Jul 11, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump is trying to start a new Red Scare
The president keeps calling his political opponents “communist,” in defiance of history and common sense. The post Trump is trying to start a new Red Scare appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jul 11, 2026 - ms.now
Does Kamala Harris really have a shot in 2028?
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, left, along with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) stand for the national anthem during the Obama Presidential Center de...
Vox
Jul 11, 2026 - vox.com
Trump’s obsession with repressing voters has gotten the best of him
Why Trump refuses to slap his name on the one thing he should. The post Trump’s obsession with repressing voters has gotten the best of him appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jul 11, 2026 - ms.now
No Iran deal, no problem for Vance, allies say
The vice president’s aides and allies believe his early skepticism and public doubts that Tehran could be counted on to make peace will prove his saving grace.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - politico.com
Influencers wooing young voters earn big bucks under the radar
Instagram and TikTok stars are earning tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars in largely unregulated election terrain. The post Influencers wooing young voters earn big bucks under the radar appeare...
MS NOW
Jul 11, 2026 - ms.now
Progressives think they've found a way around their old social media posts
Far-left candidates are betting voters care more about economic populism than old posts calling to defund the police. Republicans are salivating.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - politico.com
The FBI Has Deputized Local Cops as Federal Agents. Communities Are Resisting.
Organizers are fighting the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces, gaining momentum from the broader anti-ICE movement.
Truthout
Jul 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Change my mind: Searching for reality in Charlie Kirk’s murder case
The state’s evidence was overwhelming at Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing. For those who came looking for truth, reality was hard to take. The post Change my mind: Searching for reality in Charlie...
MS NOW
Jul 11, 2026 - ms.now
‘Not where they hoped it'd be’: Launch of Trump AI promotion program underwhelms
The administration is struggling to balance its desire to dominate AI globally with its ad-hoc security restrictions.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - politico.com
Six-hour polygraphs, forced reassignments: inside homeland security’s campaign of fear
The ruthless gutting and reforming of the Department of Homeland Security has traumatized both workers and the most vulnerable immigrantsFederal officials tasked with implementing the Trump administra...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Caitlin Clark never asked to become a political symbol. Trump’s allies have chosen her anyway
A congressional threat to bring the DoJ into the WNBA pushes Caitlin Clark into a role she has long tried to avoid: the central figure in America’s latest sports culture warAs part of its ongoing beli...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Following Air Force One Security Report
The New York Times said that at least four of its journalists received subpoenas on Friday from the Justice Department following their report on concerns over insufficient security on the new, Qatari-...
Mother Jones
Jul 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Dam Removals Helped Bring About a Stunning Comeback for Maine’s Alewives
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For a few weeks each summer, the Sebasticook River in Benton, Maine, is pav...
Mother Jones
Jul 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Fatal Houston ICE Shooting Follows Agency’s Turn to Increased Street Arrests
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo killing was the result of the kind of operation ICE increasingly relies on to meet quotas.
Truthout
Jul 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Labor Leaders’ Disconnect From Workers on Palestine Is Showing Up in Elections
Union leadership’s fealty to the Democratic Party puts it on the losing side of NYC’s historic primary elections.
Truthout
Jul 11, 2026 - truthout.org
After another broken ceasefire with U.S., Iran talks with Gulf leaders
A delegation from Iran led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Oman for talks centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The post After another broken ceasefire with U.S., Iran talks with Gulf...
MS NOW
Jul 11, 2026 - ms.now
How Candace Owens Became TPUSA’s Worst Enemy
In an age of conspiracism, some believe the truth is whatever gets the most views.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - politico.com
Hunter Biden wins $1.7m in suit over Iran bribery claim by ex-CEO of Overstock.com
Biden sued Patrick Byrne for defamation over claim that he sought bribe to lobby his father to free $8bn in Iran assetsA federal judge on Friday awarded Hunter Biden $1.7m in punitive damages in a def...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump-appointed judge dismisses seditious conspiracy case against Proud Boys
Judge says he’s granting request to dismiss prosecutions even though request is clearly based not on facts or the lawA federal judge nominated by Donald Trump during his first term reluctantly agreed ...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk’s father
Errol Musk says far-right activist is ‘a fine young man’ and held meetings with Russian business figuresElon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, according to the billionaire X owne...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Assassinations unleashed under Trump haunt Iran war endgame
U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies have tracked evidence for years of Iranian efforts to target President Trump, with signals only increasing since the start of the war.
World & Nation
Jul 11, 2026 - latimes.com
Mamdani Unveils New Rule to Crack Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Scams
Advocates say the move, a part of the mayor's affordability agenda, will save New Yorkers up to $162.5 million annually.
Truthout
Jul 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Whistle-Blowers Accuse Kennedy Center of Contracting Flaws Under Trump
Documents submitted to Congress detailed concerns about competitive bidding processes and a White House order to tear up new bathroom tile because of its color.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘A brilliant reprieve, a unifying force’: America falls in love with World Cup
Packed stadiums, record TV viewers, and an outlet for joyous multiculturalism under attack by Trump – the tournament has taken the US by stormThere were plenty of reasons to believe the US hosting the...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over new Air Force One reporting
Outlet said journalists subpoenaed to testify before grand jury after story detailed security concerns with Qatar-gifted plane The Trump administration has issued subpoenas to several New York Times j...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mitch McConnell mystery deepens as health questions remain unanswered
Senator’s office has released only sparse details about hospital stay, leaving fevered speculation to fill vacuumMystery surrounding Senator Mitch McConnell’s health is deepening as the US Congress pr...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law despite Trump’s refusal to sign it
President says he would refuse to sign housing bill without passage of voting legislation, but without veto it will still become lawA major housing bill has automatically become law without Donald Tru...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Lucky: Anya Taylor-Joy is undeniably cool in this explosive tale of cons, revenge and ass-kicking
Leapfrogging the roofs of lorries, slipping in and out of different personae to evade capture, The Queen’s Gambit star is audacious in this reluctant last stand dramaThis is a story about a girl named...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Secret Story of FTX’s Rise and Ruin Part 1
Sam Bankman-Fried was once called the “crypto king.” But in November 2022, his company, FTX, imploded within a matter of days. All around the world, customers of the cryptocurrency exchange were sudde...
Mother Jones
Jul 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump vows U.S. will ‘decimate’ Iran if it attempts to assassinate him
And Iran’s supreme leader, who has not been seen since the war began, responded by threatening to “avenge” his father’s death. The post Trump vows U.S. will ‘decimate’ Iran if it attempts to assassin...
MS NOW
Jul 11, 2026 - ms.now
How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar
The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in th...
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
Videos Shed Light on Pursuit Before ICE Killing in Houston
Surveillance footage obtained by The Times shows ICE agents driving aggressively in unmarked vehicles, but the moment of the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo remains murky.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was It a Valid Military Target?
During the war, Israel attacked Iran’s steel plants, saying they provided forces with revenue and the means to make weapons, but it also hurt the civilian economy.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge as Iran’s Top Diplomat Is in Oman For Talks
The visit comes after heavy clashes this week between the U.S. and Iran. The country’s supreme leader pledged to avenge his father’s killing, trading threats with President Trump.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
Kansans Will Vote on an Elected Supreme Court. The Target: Abortion.
Frustrated by the appointed court’s support of abortion rights, which has been affirmed resoundingly by voters, Republicans are pushing an Aug. 4 referendum to elect Kansas justices.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
Non-Disclosure: In Roswell, New U.F.O. Docs Are a Declassified Bummer
Roswell’s annual U.F.O. festival was supposed to be full of triumphant “told you so’s” after the Trump administration declassified its alien files. Instead, apparently, the coverup continues.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
Ro Khanna said settlers were armed with US-made weapons and Israel Defense Forces refused to interveneThe US congressman Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him during a visit to the Israel...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump rushed Kennedy Center renovations for Fifa peace prize ceremony, whistleblowers say
Letter from Democratic senator outlines more no-bid contracts and second botched reflecting pool redoThe US senator Sheldon Whitehouse has sent a letter to the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I was a captive in this water prison with over 1,000 miles left to sail’: how an ocean odyssey with my old flame turned into a nightmare
I had always longed for adventure, so when ‘the Captain’ invited me on a 4,000-mile sailing trip, I took the plunge. Then coronavirus hit, and I found myself stuck in a relationship as choppy as the s...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Is the US trying to make scientists’ work so difficult that they simply give up? | Daniel Malinsky
New Trump administration rules would undermine longstanding research practices. It’s death by a thousand cutsA politician who aims to gradually privatize and ultimately destroy an institution funded b...
The Guardian
Jul 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing
Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after U.S. officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - npr.org
Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife
The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 11, 2026 - npr.org
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.
BBC News
Jul 11, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Video review has become the story of the World Cup for all the wrong reasons
It’s a great idea on paper – but VAR has become a byword for long reviews and questionable officiating. The post Video review has become the story of the World Cup for all the wrong reasons appeared ...
MS NOW
Jul 11, 2026 - ms.now
ICE deserves skepticism of its account of Houston shooting
Wariness surrounding ICE’s telling of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s killing is well-earned, given the agency’s documented acts of seeming deception and dishonesty. The post ICE deserves skepticism of its a...
MS NOW
Jul 10, 2026 - ms.now
The Trump Administration Is Overhauling Birth Control Access for the Pronatalist Movement
Under RFK Jr., HHS is revamping a program that’s supposed to fund contraceptives and sexual healthcare to please a far-right movement with roots in eugenics. The post The Trump Administration Is Overh...
The Intercept
Jul 10, 2026 - theintercept.com
Kash Patel called to White House on heels of continued questions over his behavior
The embattled FBI director was set to travel to Chicago in the Bureau's jet to see his girlfriend perform at a music festival when he was called in, sources tell MS NOW. The post Kash Patel called to ...
MS NOW
Jul 10, 2026 - ms.now
Maine Senate Candidates Claim They’re Just Like Platner — But Entirely Different
Candidates are desperately trying to appeal to Graham Platner’s base. But they’re keeping Platner himself at arm’s length. The post Maine Senate Candidates Claim They’re Just Like Platner — But Entir...
The Intercept
Jul 10, 2026 - theintercept.com
At Trump DOJ’s demand, judge reluctantly drops Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly concluded that he had no power to second-guess prosecutors once they decided to vacate the convictions.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 10, 2026 - politico.com
Trump purges an election agency
Donald Trump speaks with the media aboard Air Force One on July 8, 2026. | Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the...
Vox
Jul 10, 2026 - vox.com
New US-Canada bridge to open after delay
The opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Canada, was caught up in a larger trade disagreement between the two countries.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 10, 2026 - politico.com
DSA Members Urge Campaigns to Ditch Platner Consultant Who Advised Mamdani
“We, the undersigned, call on DSA candidates and elected officials to no longer contract or work with Morris Katz or Fight Agency, his political consulting firm.” The post DSA Members Urge Campaigns t...
The Intercept
Jul 10, 2026 - theintercept.com
Man who was killed by ICE in Texas never ‘weaponized’ his vehicle, witnesses say
Lawyer says men who were riding in van are being pressured to self-deport as footage of incident is reportedly with investigatorsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe three men who were...
The Guardian
Jul 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
The National Guard occupation that has been brutalizing Memphis must stop
Troops deployed to Memphis must recognize the dangerous absurdity of the mission. The strategies of a combat theater cannot be translated into civilian law enforcement or community life. The post The ...
MS NOW
Jul 10, 2026 - ms.now
SCOTUS Ruling Could Be Bad News for Flock — But Won’t Stop Mass Surveillance
Organizers across the country are using every tool in their arsenal against Flock surveillance cameras.
Truthout
Jul 10, 2026 - truthout.org
No body cameras, contradictory stories: Questions linger over fatal ICE shooting in Houston
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston as he drove his construction crew to a job.
World & Nation
Jul 10, 2026 - latimes.com
Johnson, Trump, Still “Looking at All Angles” to End Birthright Citizenship
A recent poll reveals around 7 in 10 Americans agree with the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship.
Truthout
Jul 10, 2026 - truthout.org
DHS’s Account of Salgado Araujo Killing Is “A Lie,” Witness Says
All three people in the car with Salgado Araujo are now in immigration detention and facing deportation proceedings.
Truthout
Jul 10, 2026 - truthout.org
‘Death sentence’: Trump’s EPA to open habitats of endangered species to logging and mining
Habitat destruction strongest driver of species loss, with legislation keeping 99% of listed species from going extinctThe Trump administration repealed a crucial part of the Endangered Species Act (E...
The Guardian
Jul 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Homer: The Odyssey is more modern than we might like to think | Editorial
The universal themes addressed by one of humanity’s greatest storytellers more than merit Hollywood box-office treatmentThe Magasphere’s endless appetite for culture wars is wearily familiar. But who ...
The Guardian
Jul 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump ousts bipartisan commission in latest effort to reshape elections before midterm
The White House defended President Trump's dismissal of the bipartisan U.S. Elections Assistance Commission's remaining members as enhancing election security. Critics called it a dangerous partisan m...
World & Nation
Jul 10, 2026 - latimes.com
Mexico Filing Criminal Complaints Over Deaths of Its Nationals in ICE Custody
Mexico will also file civil lawsuits against private companies operating in immigration jails where the deaths occurred.
Truthout
Jul 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump | Gaby Hinsliff
The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may have the right skillsIt’s all starting to feel very real now. Or so An...
The Guardian
Jul 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
John Fetterman joins forces with Republican counterpart in Senate for fundraising committee
Venture between two Pennsylvania senators stokes speculation about Fetterman’s future in Democratic partyThe Democratic senator John Fetterman, who has faced mounting political challenges, is joining ...
The Guardian
Jul 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Is it time to enter the Tillyverse? Seven things you need to know about AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood
Mocked when she made her debut last year, Norwood has now landed her first feature film. Is she the next Scarlett Johansson – or just computer-generated slop?Could Tilly Norwood be Hollywood’s next bi...
The Guardian
Jul 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Senators Urge Colleagues to Block NDAA Until Pro-Israel Provisions Are Debated
A provision to greatly expand the US’s military coordination with Israel was quietly added to the bill this year.
Truthout
Jul 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Bipartisan Housing Bill Could Speed Up New Construction After Major Disasters
Trump said he won’t sign the bill set to become law today, but Congress has enough votes to override a potential veto.
Truthout
Jul 10, 2026 - truthout.org
The Freedom of Information Act Is in Serious Trouble Under Trump
Delay and deferral tactics threaten accountability, transparency, and democratic processes, says a FOIA advocate.
Truthout
Jul 10, 2026 - truthout.org
The Investigation Into the Minab Elementary School Bombing Is Done. Where Is It?
The Trump administration is stonewalling the public about the US’s deadliest strike on civilians in decades.