Liberal Reporting for 2026-07-29
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 81 articles from 15 sites. We chose these from 593 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, ProPublica, Mother Jones, Vox, MS NOW, The Guardian, The Intercept, Truthout, Democracy Now! Audio, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, World & Nation, National, The Atlantic.
Rahm Emanuel on Why Democrats Keep Losing
The former Chicago mayor makes his case for his party’s future.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - politico.com
Federal Judges Chastise Trump’s Justice Department for “Unlawful,” “Unethical” and “Unseemly” Conduct
The post Federal Judges Chastise Trump’s Justice Department for “Unlawful,” “Unethical” and “Unseemly” Conduct appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 28, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump’s New Ridiculous and Dangerous Red-baiting
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about p...
Mother Jones
Jul 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
It’s not the left rising. It’s the center falling.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. | Sarah Rice/Getty Images Welcome to the first edition of The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things: one t...
Vox
Jul 28, 2026 - vox.com
A For-Profit Hospital Slashed Costs. Then a Patient Froze to Death on Its Roof.
Chelsea Adolphus had been bleeding for a week. She told Danny Gyal, her best friend, that it was like a period that wouldn’t end. It was getting worse, and she felt so weak she couldn’t stand. Adolph...
Mother Jones
Jul 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘A disaster for America First’: Trump allies fear Netanyahu meeting will pull US deeper into war with Iran
The president and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday at the White House to discuss Iran, Lebanon and the Abraham Accords.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - politico.com
This MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead.
The post This MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 28, 2026 - propublica.org
The IRS Is Imploding
In many years of paying taxes, I’ve never had a problem with the IRS. So, I was surprised to receive a letter dated May 25 informing us that my husband and I owe lots more money than we had paid for o...
Mother Jones
Jul 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
Here’s what Trump’s “greatest” year looks like
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Trump’s comments in Michigan, the Supreme Court’s job approval rating at historic lows, and more. The post Here’s what Trump’s “greatest” year lo...
MS NOW
Jul 28, 2026 - ms.now
Religion isn’t just for the right: five ways progressives are invoking ‘religious freedom’ laws
Progressive faith communities are increasingly leveraging religious freedom laws to protect civil liberties across the USA defining image of resistance in Donald Trump’s second term is a pastor recoil...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
The History of the NEA Is the History of the Culture Wars
In 2020, four major museums were set to showcase the first retrospective of painter Philip Guston’s work in over 15 years. Spanning five decades, the Canadian American’s work responded to injustices i...
Mother Jones
Jul 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
Wisconsin Democrats face choice that could echo into 2028
Mandela Barnes is among the Democrats running in the state’s Aug. 11 primary. The post Wisconsin Democrats face choice that could echo into 2028 appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jul 28, 2026 - ms.now
How Trump’s new tariff push is using a good idea in the worst way
Without a proper investment in actually ending forced labor imports, the administration’s tariffs run the risk of making the problem worse. The post How Trump’s new tariff push is using a good idea in...
MS NOW
Jul 28, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Administration Moves to Open American Samoa’s Waters to Deep-Sea Mining
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Trump administration is moving closer to opening up US waters for deep-...
Mother Jones
Jul 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
A year later, even Trump’s base is unimpressed with the GOP’s megabill and tax breaks
In 2018, Republicans couldn’t capitalize on their package of failed tax breaks. In 2026, the same thing is happening all over again. The post A year later, even Trump’s base is unimpressed with the GO...
MS NOW
Jul 28, 2026 - ms.now
This South Dakota race shows how wealthy candidates are changing American politics
The incumbent governor faces an unexpected challenge from a self-funded outsider. The post This South Dakota race shows how wealthy candidates are changing American politics appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jul 28, 2026 - ms.now
Iran Has Figured Out How to Overwhelm U.S. Air Defenses
As the U.S. runs short of interceptor missiles, Iran is carrying out strikes with a mix of attack drones and advanced ballistic missiles. The post Iran Has Figured Out How to Overwhelm U.S. Air Defens...
The Intercept
Jul 28, 2026 - theintercept.com
The White House’s pandemic preparedness office has a remarkably tiny team
As recently as 2024, the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy had 15 employees. In 2026, it has two. The post The White House’s pandemic preparedness office has a remarkably tiny team a...
MS NOW
Jul 28, 2026 - ms.now
Data center boom sparks lobbying surge
The number of companies, associations and groups that reported lobbying on data centers has doubled since last year.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - politico.com
Citizens Bank Cuts Ties With Prison Companies After De-ICE Pressure Campaign
“Public conscience and community resistance have paid off,” read a statement from the De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition.
Truthout
Jul 28, 2026 - truthout.org
Maine’s new Democratic Senate candidate says Collins is ‘in trouble’ ahead of midterms
Troy Jackson, fresh off securing Maine’s Democratic nomination for the Senate, told MS NOW that voters in his state are “fed up” with Sen. Susan Collins. The post Maine’s new Democratic Senate candid...
MS NOW
Jul 28, 2026 - ms.now
Beshear pressures McConnell to ‘verbally address’ Kentuckians or resign
The governor also wrote to Senate Majority Leader John Thune to request that he “fully investigate” McConnell’s condition following his hospitalization. The post Beshear pressures McConnell to ‘verbal...
MS NOW
Jul 28, 2026 - ms.now
New DHS Rule Skips Asylum Interviews, Sends Some Cases Straight to Courts
The change speeds up deportation proceedings, and over 444,000 currently pending asylum applicants could be affected.
Truthout
Jul 28, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal is making Israel uneasy
President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on September 29, 2025. | Win McNamee/Getty Images Last week, the Trump administration announced a landmark ...
Vox
Jul 28, 2026 - vox.com
Anti-abortion activist agrees to 7-figure settlement with Trump Justice Department
In response to dubious civil suits, the DOJ has been quite generous lately, agreeing to lucrative settlements with plaintiffs aligned with the White House. The post Anti-abortion activist agrees to 7-...
MS NOW
Jul 28, 2026 - ms.now
A cancer diagnosis may not be enough: Trump and Democratic states clash in court over who’s too sick to work
Medicaid eligibility will soon hinge on how the government defines “medical frailty.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - politico.com
How close is the Trump administration to the toxic Tate brothers? Let’s ask the president’s son Barron … | Arwa Mahdawi
The 20-year-old crypto bro likes to keep a low profile. He could still be forced to testify before the House oversight committeeUnlike his garrulous father, Barron Trump seems to be a man of few words...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
The professor facing prison in ‘antifa’ case: ‘They want to scare all who oppose ICE’
Erik Davis is accused by the government of a ‘conspiracy’ to obstruct ICE – experts say it’s part of a pattern to criminalize lawful organizing and ruin activists’ livesErik Davis was driving to a med...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration needs to stop ‘public harassment’ of Fauci and scientists, open letter says
Letter, published before Anthony Fauci will appear before Congress, accuses Republicans of ‘waging a war on individual scientists’US politics live – latest updatesMore than 155 scientists, physicians ...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
This Activist Was Targeted by ICE for Criticizing Colombia’s President-Elect
Beto Coral was arrested and returned to Colombia for exercising free speech in criticizing Abelardo de la Espriella.
Truthout
Jul 28, 2026 - truthout.org
San Francisco mayor backs national robotaxi rules after Waymo meltdowns
July 4 traffic jams and power outage malfunctions have prompted public scrutiny of self-driving cars in the tech-industry town.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - politico.com
Trump praises Lindsey Graham as a ‘true American original’ in eulogy at Washington DC funeral service – latest updates
The Republican senator died earlier this month; his funeral is attended by members of Congress as well as Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr ZelenskyySign up for the Breaking News US emailTrump’s meetin...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
California’s largest ICE facility neglected detainees’ medical needs, monitor finds
Court-appointed investigator finds California City facility failed to comply with judge’s order to provide adequate healthcareCalifornia’s largest immigration detention center has failed to comply wit...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively
White House has halted changing vaccine schedule as it is unpopular, but anti-vaxx Trump set on ‘alleviating autism’Donald Trump is pushing longtime vaccine opponent and current health secretary Rober...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE-linked security firm reports UK revenue slump after asylum contract ends
MTC provided security at heavily criticised Manston centre in Kent – and could now make £500m managing arrivals at siteA private security company linked to Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown reporte...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democracy Now! 2026-07-28 Tuesday
Headlines for July 28, 2026; “We Can’t Be Intimidated”: CodePink Slams Rubio-Led Campaign Against Cuba Solidarity Groups; A New McCarthyism? House GOP Subpoenas BreakThrough News in Escalating War on ...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jul 28, 2026 - democracynow.org
DOJ’s Environmental Enforcement Arm Has Been Captured by Industry, Critics Say
Instead of enforcing environmental laws, it’s suing states over their efforts to hold oil companies accountable.
Truthout
Jul 28, 2026 - truthout.org
5 books that define America — for better and for worse
This story was originally published in The Highlight. To get access to member-exclusive stories like this every month, become a Vox Member today. Some countries built their identities on their land. ...
Vox
Jul 28, 2026 - vox.com
Former Newsom aide challenges his version of their affair
The presidential hopeful’s relationship with Ruby Rippey when he was San Francisco mayor was a major early scandal in his career.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - politico.com
Aide Who Had Affair With Newsom 20 Years Ago Details Her Experience
Ruby Rippey had stayed mostly quiet since her relationship with the San Francisco mayor rocked the city.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Imprisoned writer Mumia Abu-Jamal seeks UN intervention after 44 years behind bars
The former Black Panther’s lawyers ask a UN panel to review his detention after US legal avenues were exhaustedAs he approaches the 45th anniversary of his incarceration in December, the Black radical...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to US in 2025 after Trump’s return to office
Data shows Canadians have replaced US vacations with other international trips in apparent rebuke to TrumpCanadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to the US in 2025 than in the previous year, as Donald T...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on India’s gen Z revolt: the cockroaches are coming together | Editorial
A youth movement born from exam leaks and online mockery has pierced Narendra Modi’s aura of invincibility and may yet reshape Indian politics “What if all cockroaches come together?” was the question...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Could ‘Godzilla’ El Niño bring the hottest year on record? – video explainer
The Earth keeps getting hotter and experts fear this year's El Niño, nicknamed 'Godzilla' because of its predicted intensity, could raise global temperatures by up to 3.6C. Environment correspondent D...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Photos: Spain and France's battle record wildfires
Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced from their homes as powerful wildfires sweep across Spain and France, revealing the growing scale of a climate crisis already reshaping the continent.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - npr.org
Netanyahu to meet Trump in a first encounter since the Iran war began
The meeting comes as both face pressures at home. Netanyahu is up for reelection, embattled in part due to his deteriorating relationship with Trump. Trump is under pressure to end an unpopular war.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - npr.org
Vox launches The Midterms, Actually, a new weekly newsletter from Astead W. Herndon
Today, Vox is launching The Midterms, Actually, a new weekly newsletter from Astead W. Herndon examining the big ideas and key people behind the political shifts shaping the 2026 elections — and what ...
Vox
Jul 28, 2026 - vox.com
Ex-aide who had affair with Newsom reflects on power imbalance in new essay
Ruby Rippey discusses her substance abuse, the extramarital affair with her then-boss in the mid-aughts and the public blowback to its revelation. The post Ex-aide who had affair with Newsom reflects ...
MS NOW
Jul 28, 2026 - ms.now
As U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks
Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump can, and they have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Loved Graham, Not So Much His Beloved Senate
The South Carolinian relished serving as a “bridge” between the institution he revered and the president, but now that bridge is gone.
NYT > Top Stories
Jul 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Witness says Lincoln Memorial pool was damaged before alleged vandalism
Former Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn’s lawyers say testimony undermines felony chargeA witness in the case against a former Olympic canoeist accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool ...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Joe Biden appears to discuss sensitive information on tape with ghostwriter
In recordings made in 2016 and 2017 former president also appears to describe possessing classified informationFormer US president Joe Biden appeared to discuss sensitive information and describe poss...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Zelenskyy and Netanyahu brave the whims of Trump’s darkly confounding White House
Ukrainian and Israeli leaders converge on Washington with criss-crossing fortunes, but knowing they can count on little from US counterpartThe converging visits of Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zel...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Americans feel pinch of continued Iran war: ‘It’s screwed everything up’
Whether in favor of or against the US-Israel war on Iran, people across the country are left holding the bill and wondering on its purposeFive months after the United States and Israel started a histo...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jon Stewart on Trump’s comedy routine: ‘Normally I’d say don’t quit your day job but in this case …’
Late-night hosts raked over the president’s much-ridiculed performance at the White House correspondents’ dinnerLate-night hosts ridiculed Donald Trump’s disastrous attempt at a comedy routine at the ...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Nudists, peaceniks and freeloading travellers: the people keeping the Esperanto dream alive
Esperanto had always seemed to me like an idealistic movement that had failed. So why was its annual congress so vibrant and full of young people?The summer issue of the Long Read magazine is out now....
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
It’s time to prosecute climate crimes – with laws that already exist | Aaron Regunberg
Some have called for Nuremberg-style trials against big oil. But there are laws already on the books to describe companies’ conductThe sky outside is hazy orange, and my five-year-old son is screaming...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir
Local civil rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of killings amid communications blackoutAt least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the past tw...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ex-FCC officials warn agency sending ‘chilling message’ with ABC license review
Ex-officials ask FCC to reject petitions to deny renewal of broadcast licenses for eight stations owned by ABCA group of prominent former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials, including k...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘She wasn’t acting, she wanted to live it’: how a fake pregnancy resulted in the wildest true crime film of the year
Netflix documentary A Child of My Own tells the stranger-than-fiction story of a hospital worker who went to extreme lengths in her efforts to become a mother. Its director recounts their meetings in ...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Killer: without John Woo’s gun fu classic, Hollywood action films would be far more dull
The 1989 Hong Kong thriller established Woo as one of the greats, with its explosive gun fights, high-speed car chases and an incorruptible heroAll of your favourite action movies from the last 30 yea...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Portrait of a City review – master photographers capture the US cityscape in all its grime, grit and glory
Dulwich Picture Gallery, LondonEra-defining photographs from the likes of Alfred Stieglitz, Saul Leiter and Dorothea Lange showcase the urban landscape, from midnight crime scenes to gloomy corridorsT...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Spies in the sky: how worried should we be about the arrival of AI-enabled smart lamp-posts?
The new breed of camera-equipped streetlights has the potential to fight crime and track down missing persons. Or will it just take Britain one step closer to a surveillance state?How would you feel i...
The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.
BBC News
Jul 28, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
House Investigation of BreakThrough News Is an Attack on All Journalism
Favorable coverage of U.S. adversaries is constitutionally protected speech. The post House Investigation of BreakThrough News Is an Attack on All Journalism appeared first on The Intercept.
The Intercept
Jul 27, 2026 - theintercept.com
Records Reveal How Homeland Security Agents Surveilled ICE Protesters
Over the past year, ICE agents have scanned the faces of protesters, photographed their license plates, and collected samples of their DNA. But the agency hasn’t said how or where it’s storing that in...
Mother Jones
Jul 27, 2026 - motherjones.com
Zelenskyy comes to Washington looking for unexpected new friends
The Ukrainian president is courting onetime MAGA critics as he mourns the loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the few Republicans who ever moved Trump toward Kyiv.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jul 27, 2026 - politico.com
The Right Seeks to Capitalize on Berlin Pride Attack — Even as It Poses Its Own Existential Threat to Queer Lives
Day in and day out, it is the likes of Germany’s conservative parties, and the Republicans at home, who are assaulting LGBTQ+ rights. The post The Right Seeks to Capitalize on Berlin Pride Attack — Ev...
The Intercept
Jul 27, 2026 - theintercept.com
ICE Poised to Ramp Up Arrests of Haitians as Deportation Protections Set to End
Trump’s directive to ICE “is bigotry as official government policy,” said an immigration policy expert.
Truthout
Jul 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump lawyer urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
Lawyers for California and 22 other Democratic-led states sued, arguing that the states, not the federal government, have the constitutional authority to set the rules for voting and elections.
World & Nation
Jul 27, 2026 - latimes.com
US justice department dismisses charges against California union leader
David Huerta was arrested while protesting against an ICE operation during crackdown in Los AngelesThe Department of Justice has moved to dismiss charges against a prominent California union leader wh...
The Guardian
Jul 27, 2026 - theguardian.com
New federal rule sends asylum cases to immigration courts, pushing migrants toward deportation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services estimates that up to 444,000 of the more than 1.4 million asylum cases in its backlog could be affected by the rule.
World & Nation
Jul 27, 2026 - latimes.com
Bridge connecting Canada and U.S. opens after Trump tried to block it
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is crucial to trade.
National
Jul 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?
And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?
BBC News
Jul 27, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Trump Says US Has Taken “Billions and Billions” From Venezuela and Iran Is Next
He said that Congress should approve legislation to allow Venezuela’s funds to be rerouted to the US military.
Truthout
Jul 27, 2026 - truthout.org
DOJ Charges Alleged Cop City Activist Over “Duress” Password That Wipes Phone
The alleged anti-Cop City activist was stopped and interrogated at the airport when reentering the US in January 2025.
Truthout
Jul 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Is Already Outpacing His First-Term Record Number of Airstrikes on Somalia
The Trump administration cut humanitarian aid to Somalia while continuing to pound it with military airstrikes.
Truthout
Jul 27, 2026 - truthout.org
The War That Shall Not Be Named
The Trump administration’s bumbling effort to pretend it’s not fighting a war has pushed it into covering up the deaths of American soldiers.
The Atlantic
Jul 27, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Musk Says He Got “Carried Away” With DOGE Cuts, Which Are Set to Kill Millions
Research last year found that, by 2030, DOGE cuts could kill 14 million, including 4.5 million children under 5.
Truthout
Jul 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Administration’s Demand for Hospital Emergency Room Records Raises Alarm
“The whole thing is troubling,” said a health law expert who noted the risks to patient privacy.
Truthout
Jul 27, 2026 - truthout.org
Stevens to El-Sayed: ‘Thank you for clarifying that you didn’t call me an ogre’
The two faced off in the final Michigan Democratic primary debate hours after POLITICO published a leaked recording of El-Sayed.