Liberal Reporting for 2026-07-17
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 97 articles from 14 sites. We chose these from 615 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Mother Jones, MS NOW, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, The Intercept, ProPublica, Vox, The Guardian, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, NYT > Top Stories, World & Nation, Truthout, BBC News, The Atlantic, National.
Indiana, ICE and the Destruction of Immigrant Families
“Since they grabbed my husband, I don’t know if I should be packing my stuff, trying to sell my house—or should I just keep on waiting?” Joanna says. It’s a Thursday night in mid-May. We’re sitting in...
Mother Jones
Jul 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘86 47’: How Trump’s war on dissent gave his opponents a political rallying cry
The president’s attempts to bury a meme — and his political opponents — turned a small bit of political speech into an international symbol of protest. The post ‘86 47’: How Trump’s war on dissent gav...
MS NOW
Jul 16, 2026 - ms.now
The Election Denier Ecosystem Has a New Symbol Named Spencer Pratt
There’s a specter haunting Los Angeles, and it’s Spencer Pratt. A few days after the former reality TV heel turned Republican candidate lost his second-place spot in the Los Angeles mayoral election t...
Mother Jones
Jul 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s Deportation Policing Force Is Killing People. It Was “Foreseeable In the Most Tragic Way.”
In the span of a week, immigration officers shot and killed two people in the streets of American cities. And a third person died on Tuesday in Florida after being struck by a tractor-trailer while ru...
Mother Jones
Jul 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘Scared s--tless’: Republicans brace for Trump’s primetime speech
Rehashing grievances about the 2020 election could motivate the Republican base and press GOP lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Inside Trump’s remaking of American elections
The president remains laser-focused on an electoral system he claims is rigged — and his administration is uprooting entire chunks of the current structure ahead of the midterms.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
Would-Be Platner Replacements in Maine Rally Around “Abolish ICE” (or Something Close)
After ICE killed Maine father Johan Sebastián Guerrero, most of the serious candidates to replace Platner called for abolishing or “dismantling” ICE. The post Would-Be Platner Replacements in Maine Ra...
The Intercept
Jul 16, 2026 - theintercept.com
DHS Plans “All-Out War” on Immigration Scammers as Fraud Complaints Double
The post DHS Plans “All-Out War” on Immigration Scammers as Fraud Complaints Double appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 16, 2026 - propublica.org
What ICE Didn’t Say About Its Latest Killing
Since Donald Trump returned to office, federal agents have shot at more than 20 people as part of the administration’s immigration crackdown, killing six of them. Almost all those shootings have had o...
Mother Jones
Jul 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
How the UK became ungovernable
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in central London on July 15, 2026. | Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images In 2024 the United Kingdom’s Labour Party, led by Sir Keir St...
Vox
Jul 16, 2026 - vox.com
The Maine and Texas shootings are two more reasons to abolish ICE
Immigration policy through continued militarized enforcement will only lead to more deaths. The post The Maine and Texas shootings are two more reasons to abolish ICE appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jul 16, 2026 - ms.now
Facing court losses, Trump turns to primetime to push election conspiracy theories
The president is expected to use a Thursday night speech to falsely claim that foreign adversaries interfered in the 2020 election. Even some supporters say it’s time to move on. The post Facing court...
MS NOW
Jul 16, 2026 - ms.now
Rubio launches global effort to target left-wing extremists
An international “Antifa summit” at the State Department is raising concerns that President Donald Trump is expanding a crackdown on left-wing groups. The post Rubio launches global effort to target l...
MS NOW
Jul 16, 2026 - ms.now
Senate GOP isn’t sold on Mike Johnson’s budget blueprint
Majority Leader John Thune said the speaker’s plans to have a fiscal blueprint finished this summer were “news to me.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
ICE Officers at Maine Shooting Scene Were Wearing Body Cameras. They Were Not Turned On.
ICE officers were wearing body cameras they can’t turn on, four sources said. The Trump administration said there was no footage. The post ICE Officers at Maine Shooting Scene Were Wearing Body Camera...
The Intercept
Jul 16, 2026 - theintercept.com
House Dems warn of weaponized intel ahead of Trump’s speech
In a letter sent Thursday, Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee expressed concern Trump will selectively declassify spy material to “relitigiate debunked 2020 election conspiracies.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
House Dem challengers are printing money
A POLITICO analysis of new campaign finance data found seven of the 10 top House battleground fundraisers were Democratic challengers.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
Election-denial activists briefed at White House ahead of Trump’s prime-time speech
The session, convened by Cleta Mitchell and closed by nondisclosure agreements, presented material one attendee described as recycled from conservative media. The post Election-denial activists briefe...
MS NOW
Jul 16, 2026 - ms.now
Trump wanted Europe to spend more on defense. He may not like how it’s doing that.
As European countries spend more on their militaries, they’re not buying American as much as they once did. The post Trump wanted Europe to spend more on defense. He may not like how it’s doing that. ...
MS NOW
Jul 16, 2026 - ms.now
A Trump-backed Arizona candidate faces tough House primary after sex scandals
Mark Lamb, a Trump-endorsed former sheriff running in Arizona’s 5th District, is trying to fend off a challenger pointing to Lamb’s alleged sexual improprieties and abuse of power.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
Harlan Crow Maxed Out Campaign Donations to John Fetterman
The billionaire Republican megadonor had come under scrutiny for his ties to Clarence Thomas, while the senator drew ire for unconditionally supporting Israel. The post Harlan Crow Maxed Out Campaign ...
The Intercept
Jul 16, 2026 - theintercept.com
Ken Paxton hasn’t debated a rival in more than a decade. Talarico is now challenging him to one
Democratic nominee James Talarico joined “Morning Joe” to discuss border security, the fear in Hispanic communities, and what his grandfather — a Baptist preacher in South Texas — taught him about lov...
MS NOW
Jul 16, 2026 - ms.now
Donald Trump is out of ideas
This primetime address promises to be a presidential clip show, stitching together something not fully satisfying out of old material. The post Donald Trump is out of ideas appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jul 16, 2026 - ms.now
House Democrats meet in secret to game plan Trump’s midterm meddling
Behind closed doors, Democrats are running through hypothetical scenarios in which Trump interferes with the elections — and they are figuring out how they can respond. The post House Democrats meet i...
MS NOW
Jul 16, 2026 - ms.now
Mikie Sherrill used taxpayer-funded helicopter to attend college alumni gathering
Prior New Jersey governors have faced scrutiny over use of the state chopper.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
Coloradans to Vote on Whether They Have a “Right to Natural Gas”
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A ballot measure written by a conservative nonprofit could amend the Colora...
Mother Jones
Jul 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump officials pitch new solution to student debt problem
The agency that primarily works with small businesses is considering starting a program for student borrowers amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to shutter the Education Department.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
Why does the US want to ‘dismantle’ the international criminal court? | Kenneth Roth
Marco Rubio has offered nonsensical rationale in attacking the court. The Trump administration’s real goal is impunityWith the pointless war of choice in Iran going poorly, the Trump administration ha...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Public Money Is Fueling an Explosion of Private Schools. States Often Don’t Care How They’re Run.
The post Public Money Is Fueling an Explosion of Private Schools. States Often Don’t Care How They’re Run. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 16, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump's rancher allies push Rollins to reopen border to cattle
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has defended keeping the border closed as a critical measure to prevent the New World screwworm from gaining a foothold in the U.S.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
Canada made trade concessions. Trump’s trade team doesn’t see them as such.
U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer says he’s “given lots of proposals to the Canadians.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s Board of Peace drops full Gaza recovery plan in favour of tiny pilot scheme
Revised plan aims to ‘keep something going’ amid fears Netanyahu may gamble on new all-out offensive before Israeli electionsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe Gaza recovery plan being pursue...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
R Kelly formally appeals to Donald Trump to commute his 31-year prison sentence
The R&B singer was found guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking and producing child abuse images, with his lawyer lobbying the US president for more than a yearR Kelly has formally appealed to the US...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump wants a permanent fence around the D.C. park known for White House protests
The Trump administration wants to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House. It's long been a popular spot for protesters, who worry barriers will change that.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - npr.org
Thom Tillis tells Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein victims — or don't expect his support
The attorney general nominee has roughly two weeks to arrange the meeting.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - politico.com
White House Faces Stiff Pushback on Subjecting Grants to Political Review
Academics, city leaders and congressional lawmakers number among the thousands to urge the Trump administration to reconsider a plan to assert more control over grants.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Leavitt defends Trump’s fixation on lost 2020 election ahead of president’s primetime address – live
White House press secretary returns to briefing room to defend president amid reporting that his 9pm address will be about US electionsSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe average price of diesel...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
How Trump’s ‘original oil guy’ boosted US-Israel ties and played down risks of Iran war
Fracking billionaire Harold Hamm is co-chair of a non-profit that has aggressively pushed for US energy dominanceTycoon Harold Hamm is one of the US’s most successful oilmen, the son of Oklahoma share...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
The most beautiful act of resistance I’ve seen: Madrid tenants fighting landlords with art | Leah Pattem
When an investment fund bought their building, the residents of Tribulete 7 protested in the only way they knew how – through radical creativitySpain’s housing crisis finally came for the tenants of M...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Military’s Old Guard
Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his dismissal.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Nearly one in five World Cup matches reached heat levels players’ union warns against
Guardian analysis finds 19% of games reached heat levels warranting delays, as Fifa defends its player safeguardsThe climate crisis has come for football.During this year’s World Cup, nearly one in fi...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor
Delay seen as move to protect interests of Matthew Moroun, the owner of nearby Ambassador Bridge and a Trump donorThe Trump administration for months blocked a $4.7bn publicly owned bridge between Det...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
The federal government isn’t America’s only authoritarian institution | Jan-Werner Müller
Backlash at Yale to its negotiations with Trump shine a light on the danger of smaller authoritarian structures in civil societyAs news started to spread of Yale’s leadership negotiating a deal with t...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Political crisis and protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister
President says he had to choose ‘one side or the other’ after breakdown of relations between ministry and military leadersUkraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has defended his decision to dismiss...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Emergencies on planet Earth: images from the climate crisis – in pictures
From fierce flooding and escaped pigs to birds that can’t fly due to the weight of plastic in their stomachs, mankind’s biggest challenges are on stark display at Summit Photo 2026 Continue reading......
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump seeks prime-time spotlight for election claims, sparking concerns he'll intervene
Trump's speech announcement elicited fears from Democrats and voting rights advocates that he is planning yet another play for control over voting in November.
World & Nation
Jul 16, 2026 - latimes.com
How to Research Private Schools Like an Investigative Reporter
The post How to Research Private Schools Like an Investigative Reporter appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 16, 2026 - propublica.org
The Manosphere and Christian Nationalist Roots of Hegseth’s “Low-T” Fixation
On Wednesday, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced an initiative to screen US military members for low testosterone. “The modern battlefield is brutal and unrelenting,” he said. “It requires...
Mother Jones
Jul 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
In Gaza, Lindsey Graham’s Legacy Will Be Defending Genocide of Palestinians
Civilians in Gaza saw his words and actions as dehumanizing, meant to portray Palestinians as monsters and terrorists.
Truthout
Jul 16, 2026 - truthout.org
National Academies Report Backs Climate Change Attribution Science
Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Could a 50-Year-Old Case Thwart Trump’s Attacks on the News Media?
The precedent said that “official harassment of the press” is forbidden by the First Amendment.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Essentials About Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ousted Ukrainian Minister
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
In Iran war, Trump Risks Another American ‘Forever War’
President Trump, who promised to “end wars,” not start them, may have fallen into a familiar presidential trap.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
How the NYT Reported on Khamenei’s Funeral in Iran
Our correspondent talked about the challenges of covering major news while under surveillance and filing his work without reliable internet access.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
How Nike’s Diversity Efforts Made It a Trump Target
A civil-rights investigation, which grew out of a 26-page memo by a political appointee, provides a road map for the White House’s assault on D.E.I.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Democratic Senate Candidates Trounce Republicans in Fund-Raising
In the first half of this year, Democrats raised more cash in every key Senate race except Iowa.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump made $1.4bn from crypto in one year. Is Justin Sun the man who helped him do it?
The entrepreneur is known in Washington as the financial power behind the president’s crypto fortune. How did Sun’s business love-in with the Trump family spiral into dueling lawsuits?The most infamou...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pete Hegseth wants testosterone for his soldiers. Finally, some gender-affirming care | Arwa Mahdawi
The defense secretary has announced a screening program for troops. Get ready for a high-T Department of WarOne day perhaps Pete Hegseth will make the news for doing something worthwhile, something th...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle
More than 100 Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel as US public opinion shifts – Republicans are noticing tooSomewhere in the days before Wednesday’s vote, Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A first step to fascism’: critics denounce Trump administration replacing slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home
Replacement of panels with version that’s sympathetic to enslavers comes amid effort by Trump to dismantle diversity initiativesCritics say the Trump administration acted under the “cover of darkness”...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Seth Meyers on the second Trump presidency: ‘No one feels better, everyone’s miserable’
Late-night host covered the dire state of the US economy and how the president is distracted by other prioritiesSeth Meyers discussed Donald Trump’s many weaknesses as president as the US economy cont...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
White House says Donald Trump will attend World Cup final
Infantino has said US president will hand over trophySpain v Argentina final is set for Sunday in New JerseyDonald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, White House p...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey used occupied land as a film set. That feels like a betrayal | Mohamed Sleiman Labat
The decision to shoot in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara, where the Indigenous people can’t tell their stories without fear of imprisonment, helps erase our own brutal journey• Peter Bradshaw’s five ...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
D&D players raise millions in real-life campaign against ‘corporate elite’
Brennan Lee Mulligan’s Dungeons and Dragons push is part of a wider trend using tabletop games for political actionJust before their election day, six Los Angeles city council candidates stood on stag...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Brazil vows to retaliate if US imposes 25% tariffs on some of its products
President Lula’s office says US move is result of pressure on White House by family of predecessor Jair BolsonaroBrazil has vowed to retaliate against Washington’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on im...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
New York Times files motion to quash justice department’s subpoenas
Journalists who had reported on security concerns around the new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, received summonsThe New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas the justice departm...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Former boss of Italian motorways sentenced to 12 years over Genoa bridge tragedy
Giovanni Castellucci among 32 people convicted over the 2018 Morandi Bridge collapse, which killed 43Thirty-two people, including the former chief executive of Italy’s motorway operator, have been con...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
From Cambridge ‘impostor’ to New Labour star: Andy Burnham’s winding path to power
In the first of a two-part profile, Daniel Boffey traces the incoming PM’s early forays into politics and his rise to prominence – ultimately leading to him leaving London for ManchesterAndy Burnham h...
The Guardian
Jul 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Officials probe whether White House teleprompter operator profited off Trump's words
It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - npr.org
TrumpRx promised a supermarket for cheaper drugs but delivered a boutique
President Trump said TrumpRx is the biggest thing to happen in healthcare in decades. But an NPR analysis finds drugmakers are only offering deals on a few of their medicines.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 16, 2026 - npr.org
White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets
A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.
BBC News
Jul 16, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister
A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.
BBC News
Jul 16, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
The Election Deniers Are in Charge Now
In Georgia, where Donald Trump once tried to “find” more than 11,000 votes, election deniers are now in powerful election-board positions.
The Atlantic
Jul 16, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Social Security Is Running Out of Time
Maya MacGuineas on the looming exhaustion of the Social Security Trust Fund and whether America will ever have a responsible federal budget. Plus: another ICE shooting and A Place of Greater Safety by...
The Atlantic
Jul 16, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Kids Forced to Evacuate Hospital as US Ramps Up Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Areas
“This constitutes a cowardly war crime against the most innocent,” said a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Truthout
Jul 16, 2026 - truthout.org
103 House Democrats Vote to Cut $3.3B in Funding to Israel, Marking Shift
As the House voted, Israel continued bombing Gaza, including in an attack that killed two parents and their child.
Truthout
Jul 16, 2026 - truthout.org
Why does Odysseus have a Boston accent?
Matt Damon as Odysseus and Zendaya as Athena in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. | Universal Pictures After the first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s new film adaptation of The Odyssey dropped, a wa...
Vox
Jul 16, 2026 - vox.com
Reflecting Pool peeling probably caused by application flaws, experts say
President Donald Trump has blamed vandals, but a Washington Post analysis finds that the peeling tracks closely with stages of the renovation process.
National
Jul 16, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Democrats Are Desperate to Flip an Arizona House Seat. They’re Rallying Around a Former Republican.
Three of the super PACs spending in Arizona have their eyes on different candidates — but they all have ties to AIPAC. The post Democrats Are Desperate to Flip an Arizona House Seat. They’re Rallying...
The Intercept
Jul 15, 2026 - theintercept.com
“I’m Ashamed of My Country”: Biddeford, Maine Locals Grieve Neighbor Killed by ICE
The day after hundreds of locals poured into the streets of Biddeford, Maine in protest of ICE’s killing of 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on Monday, I drove through the former mill town. ...
Mother Jones
Jul 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
Intel Pick Jay Clayton Won’t Tell Congress Whether Trump Ordered Subpoenas of NYT Journalists
Democrats questioned whether Jay Clayton would be able to stand up to Trump about using public office for retribution. The post Intel Pick Jay Clayton Won’t Tell Congress Whether Trump Ordered Subpoen...
The Intercept
Jul 15, 2026 - theintercept.com
In seismic shift, more than 100 House Democrats vote to end Israel aid
The amendment to block military assistance failed, but partisan split cemented the increasingly polarized view of the U.S. ally.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 15, 2026 - politico.com
FBI Has Looked at Using Questionable AI Tech to Review Signatures on Seized Mail-In Ballots
The post FBI Has Looked at Using Questionable AI Tech to Review Signatures on Seized Mail-In Ballots appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 15, 2026 - propublica.org
A tale of two Trump flip-flops
Cargo ships anchored near the Strait of Hormuz. | AFPTV/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without...
Vox
Jul 15, 2026 - vox.com
Meet the Multi-Millionaire Pro-Hamas Activist Who Was Arrested in Spain
Last week, Spanish authorities arrested far-left activist Fergie Chambers in Ibiza after the US Department of Justice called for him to be extradited on international money-laundering charges. His fam...
Mother Jones
Jul 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Rejects Pause on ICE Traffic Stops After Fatal July Shootings
ICE agents have shot and killed two people this month while conducting traffic stops and vehicle pursuits.
Truthout
Jul 15, 2026 - truthout.org
ICE fatally shoot two men in Maine and Texas
Trump tells immigration officers not to pause vehicle stops after the killings
BBC News
Jul 15, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Inside Trump’s Reversal on ICE
Attacks from immigration hard-liners had the president worried about looking weak.
The Atlantic
Jul 15, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Venice Biennale’s US Pavilion Was Supposed to Say Something About America. It Didn’t—And That’s the Point.
Every two years, nearly 100 countries send their best artists to the Venice Biennale, sometimes called the Olympics of art. It’s cultural diplomacy dressed up as art—a chance for each nation to make a...
Mother Jones
Jul 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
Latest Case of “Palestine Exception” to Free Speech Is “Golden Gate Defendants”
The Golden Gate Defendants have spent two years enmeshed in a drawn-out trial and now await sentencing in August.
Truthout
Jul 15, 2026 - truthout.org
The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s farewell: a dignified departure and a necessary one | Editorial
The outgoing prime minister was on good form during his sometimes emotional last PMQs. But Labour MPs were right that change was neededMercifully for a prime minister whose defenestration was swift an...
The Guardian
Jul 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Internal Estimates Put Iran War Cost Near $100 Billion, Reports Say
The Pentagon's estimate varies drastically from the $30 billion figure stated publicly by the Trump administration.
Truthout
Jul 15, 2026 - truthout.org
Wisconsin Commission Finds Musk Likely Broke Law in Handing Out Checks to Voters
Musk gave three voters million-dollar checks, encouraging them to vote in the 2025 state Supreme Court election.
Truthout
Jul 15, 2026 - truthout.org
The next Strait of Hormuz
Boats anchored off Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026. | AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you un...
Vox
Jul 15, 2026 - vox.com
Trump Dismisses Responsibility for Minab Massacre, Saying Photo Evidence Is “AI”
The US is widely acknowledged to be responsible for the strike, including within internal Pentagon investigations.
Truthout
Jul 15, 2026 - truthout.org
Omar Files Resolution Opposing Rubio’s ICC Threat as He’s Sued for ICC Sanctions
“If we respect human rights,” Rep. Ilhan Omar said, “we have nothing to fear from the ICC.”
Truthout
Jul 15, 2026 - truthout.org
Musk-Linked Lawyers Back Delaware Lawmakers Who Gutted Shareholder Protections
Law firms that lobbied for the Musk-backed “billionaires bill” are bankrolling the lawmakers facing primary challenges.