Liberal Reporting for 2026-08-08
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 95 articles from 15 sites. We chose these from 606 articles found on 17 sites.
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Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, The Intercept, MS NOW, Vox, The Guardian, Mother Jones, ProPublica, Truthout, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, The Atlantic, National, World & Nation, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis.
Pat Ryan’s Very Cordial Class War
A rising Democrat is testing whether you can run against "the rich and powerful" without making wealthy people the enemy.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - politico.com
Congress Might Give ICE the Power to Go After Shoplifters
A bill intended to halt the supposed threat of “organized retail crime” would put ICE in charge of the federal response. The post Congress Might Give ICE the Power to Go After Shoplifters appeared fir...
The Intercept
Aug 7, 2026 - theintercept.com
State Department Wants Palantir’s Advice on Free Speech and “Countering Digital Surveillance”
Founded by Trump ally and right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, Palantir has attacked the press and works in the digital surveillance space. The post State Department Wants Palantir’s Advice on Free Spe...
The Intercept
Aug 7, 2026 - theintercept.com
Don Lemon moves to dismiss Minnesota charges based on vindictive prosecution
“President Trump’s animosity towards Don Lemon and his reporting is well-documented,” the journalist’s lawyers wrote to a judge. The post Don Lemon moves to dismiss Minnesota charges based on vindict...
MS NOW
Aug 7, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s imaginary Red Scare
A sticker reading “socialism is good, actually” is seen on a table during an election night party held by the Los Angeles chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America on November 4, 2025, in Los An...
Vox
Aug 7, 2026 - vox.com
'Weaker than we thought': Jobs surprise deals setback for GOP in elections
It's a sign that the labor market is softening, posing a risk for Republicans as the midterm elections approach.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - politico.com
Blanche wins votes for Senate confirmation
Sen. Bill Cassidy says he will support the attorney general nominee.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - politico.com
Following appeals court loss, Trump tries to rebrand his ballroom as a ‘military center’
The president seems to think rebranding his controversial vanity project could help make it happen. He’s likely to be disappointed. The post Following appeals court loss, Trump tries to rebrand his ba...
MS NOW
Aug 7, 2026 - ms.now
Rogers makes early play for El-Sayed's coalition in Michigan after bruising primary
Republican Mike Rogers' campaign is making moves to woo Jewish and Black voters.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - politico.com
Retail gas stations touted by Trump racked up penalties in New Jersey
The operator behind Freedom Fuel retail gas stations has drawn a raft of penalties and fines from New Jersey regulators.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - politico.com
Haitians face arrest and deportation after US removes TPS protections
DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin says ‘We’re going after them right now’ despite threat of violence in home country Hundreds of thousands of Haitians are faced with the prospect of imminent risk of arre...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Quiet War on Immigrants, Round Two
In 2019, Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) denounced a “stealth anti-immigration campaign” by the first Trump administration. Through a combination of high-profile policy changes like the travel ban on foreign...
Mother Jones
Aug 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
The early-2000s money trend that’s still relevant today
If you live in America in 2026, and you’re not so wealthy as to be absolutely shielded from daily life, you’re probably aware that everything is really expensive now. Gas and milk are both above $4 a ...
Vox
Aug 7, 2026 - vox.com
Jeanine Pirro berated Doug Burgum. But Interior staffers have been angry at him for months.
The broadsides from D.C.'s top prosecutor against the Interior secretary echoed what agency staffers have said privately.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - politico.com
Appeals court blocks Trump’s White House ballroom renovation
But the panel temporarily put its ruling on hold to allow the president to seek relief from the Supreme Court.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - politico.com
Trump weighs in on Fauci, says ‘maybe he should’ face prosecution
To hear the president tell it, Peter Navarro and Steve Bannon were charged with contempt, so Fauci should be, too. The relevant facts prove otherwise. The post Trump weighs in on Fauci, says ‘maybe he...
MS NOW
Aug 7, 2026 - ms.now
How solar donors helped take down a Trump-backed Republican
A pro-renewable energy political action committee was behind Rep. Andy Ogles' primary loss Thursday.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - politico.com
What Is the Trump Administration Doing With Foreign Aid Money?
The post What Is the Trump Administration Doing With Foreign Aid Money? appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Aug 7, 2026 - propublica.org
The US Lost 23,000 Jobs in July
The Labor Department reported Friday that American nonfarm employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, a drop some attribute to employers’ wariness to hire amidst tariffs and the costs of the war in Iran. At t...
Mother Jones
Aug 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
Nicolle Wallace warns Trump’s handling of the economy is a ‘five-alarm’ fire for GOP
With Trump’s approval rating at historic lows, Wallace said he is effectively “telling voters to trust him and not their own eyes or ears or wallets.” The post Nicolle Wallace warns Trump’s handling o...
MS NOW
Aug 7, 2026 - ms.now
‘Not angry at me’: Trump blames GOP for voter upset as his approval ratings hit historic lows
Trump told Punchbowl news that voters are upset with the GOP and touched on his call to end the Senate filibuster and his relationships with John Thune and Mike Johnson. The post ‘Not angry at me’: T...
MS NOW
Aug 7, 2026 - ms.now
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and SyriansTemporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United St...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Justin Pearson and Brent Taylor win primaries for key Tennessee House seat
Nominees to face off in November in redistricted seat central to Trump’s bid to retain slim Republican majorityTennessee primary voters picked a pair of Memphis-area lawmakers to square off in a drama...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Issues “Birth Tourism” Orders Following Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS Loss
Several legal experts say these orders, like Trump’s order on birthright citizenship, will be found unconstitutional.
Truthout
Aug 7, 2026 - truthout.org
It’s Not Just Delaney. Immigration Jails Have Had Hundreds of Hunger Strikes.
Formerly incarcerated immigrants, solidarity activists, and scholars discuss the underreported resistance in ICE jails.
Truthout
Aug 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Linda McMahon’s latest directive to universities isn’t about education at all
Divisiveness is the mechanism through which President Donald Trump pursues his radical agenda, including for higher education. The post Linda McMahon’s latest directive to universities isn’t about edu...
MS NOW
Aug 7, 2026 - ms.now
Cassidy backs Todd Blanche, securing his path to Senate confirmation
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s support paves the way for Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche to serve in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet on a permanent basis. The post Cassidy backs Todd Blanche, securing his p...
MS NOW
Aug 7, 2026 - ms.now
ICE will not reveal body-camera footage unless in agency’s ‘best interests’
Much-delayed devices to be deployed by end of month after immigration agents involved in deaths or serious injuriesOfficers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be equipped with much-del...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Iran War’s Other Bill—And You’re Paying It
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently told Congress that the US government has spent an estimated $37.5 billion to date on the Iran war and requested an additional $67 billion in emergency funding. ...
Mother Jones
Aug 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Keeps Spending US Tax Dollars to Kill Offshore Wind and Boost Oil and Gas
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The German energy company RWE has reached a $1.22 billion deal with the US governm...
Mother Jones
Aug 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
US War on ICC Isn’t New, Isn’t Just Coming From GOP, and Isn’t Just About Israel
This is a disingenuous bipartisan effort to discredit the ICC and international humanitarian law as a whole.
Truthout
Aug 7, 2026 - truthout.org
AI models have learned how to cheat. That might actually be a good thing.
The fake identities were the part that stopped me. In late July, according to a report published this week by Britain’s AI Security Institute (AISI), an Anthropic model called Claude Mythos 5 tried t...
Vox
Aug 7, 2026 - vox.com
Appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom
Ruling put on hold for two weeks, allowing administration to appeal to US supreme courtUS politics live – latest updatesA US federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construc...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Monsters of God review – a messy feud between rival reptile smugglers gets the Tiger King treatment
Director Eric Goode has found two enemies to rival Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin in his new documentary about the animal trade’s underworldThrough the fear and general miasma of the Covid pandemic, TV ...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare
The post House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Aug 7, 2026 - propublica.org
Blanche Suggests DOJ Could Use Victorian-Era Law to Ban Mailing Abortion Pills
The acting attorney general has told anti-abortion activists he is working to restrict abortion nationwide.
Truthout
Aug 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump renews attempt to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve after Supreme Court defeat
The high court blocked Trump from immediately firing Cook in June after the White House accused her of mortgage fraud, which Cook has denied. The post Trump renews attempt to fire Lisa Cook from Fed...
MS NOW
Aug 7, 2026 - ms.now
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.7.26: Blackburn advances in Tennessee’s gubernatorial race
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.7.26: Blackburn advances in Tennessee’s gubernatorial race appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Aug 7, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling
White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independenceDonald Trump is attempting once again to oust US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over a...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s birthright citizenship attack the latest effort in obsessive campaign
For more than a decade, president has been fixated on trying to undermine a key constitutional right With a pair of executive orders on Thursday, Donald Trump has tried – once again – to undermine the...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - npr.org
US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
"Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's majority said.
BBC News
Aug 7, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran
The legislation was championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican whose sudden death last month helped spur quick action on it.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
An ICE Detention Center Roils a Colorado Town and Jolts a House Race
Tiny Hudson, Colo., was mostly known as a speed trap between plains and suburbs. Then ICE announced it was coming, setting off months of protests.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Officials Deport Group of Mexicans Despite Torture Risk
Immigration authorities used a rare authority to deport them, even though their removal was blocked over concerns they would be tortured if returned.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche appears to clear last hurdle for confirmation
Bill Cassidy, Republican seen as a decisive holdout, said he is prepared to back Trump’s former personal lawyerUS politics live – latest updatesBill Cassidy, the US Republican senator seen as the deci...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
Late senator spent final days of his life working to advance bill that will now head to the House after 86-11 Senate voteBy a large, bipartisan margin, the US Senate on Friday approved a bill intended...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
The White House’s plan to vet potentially dangerous AI is cloaked in secrecy
A Trump administration framework on AI testing leaves a lack of transparency – and plenty of open questionsAfter months of talking with tech industry leaders, the Trump administration finalized a fram...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
The amateur archivists racing to save US history in national parks against Trump administration censorship
Save Our Signs aims to document every sign in the more than 400 national parks and historic sites across the country before the Trump administration removes themJenny McBurney was among hundreds of pe...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
One of science fiction’s greatest writers warned us about a AI. Does he also hold the remedy? | Alan Finkel
What might a modern day equivalent of Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics look like? Guided by the author, I propose the three laws of AITesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk predicted in July that legions o...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips
Move to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major producerDonald Trump has ordered a new 15% tariff on imported products made of polysil...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
The Salt King by Natasha Pulley; A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett; Netherwood by Jake Arnott; Fawn by CN VairThe Salt King by by Natasha Pulley (Gollancz, £22)The latest from the author of T...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by Lindsey Graham before his unexpected death in July....
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - npr.org
Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta migrant crossings
Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta last week.
BBC News
Aug 7, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
The Atlantic Announces Madeleine Carlisle and Danyel Smith as Staff Writers
Today The Atlantic is announcing two new staff writers: Madeleine Carlisle and Danyel Smith. This marks a homecoming for Madeleine, who was an Atlantic editorial fellow in 2018 and 2019, and went on t...
The Atlantic
Aug 7, 2026 - theatlantic.com
MAGA’s Most Famous Prisoner Is Free
Newly out of prison, Tina Peters is back to trying to prove election fraud.
The Atlantic
Aug 7, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Is Asking the Private Sector to Save Him
Piecemeal price cuts won’t solve the Iran war’s effects on inflation.
The Atlantic
Aug 7, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Court deals setback to Trump’s war on wind as Pentagon is ordered to review projects
The Defense Department stopped processing national security reviews of wind projects in May, despite a law demanding they be completed in 75 days.
National
Aug 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation
The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Prosecutor Sues Justice Dept. Over Dismissal After Right-Wing Influencer’s Claim
Will Rosenzweig joins a growing list of former prosecutors and federal agents who have gone to court to contest the purge of law enforcement deemed disloyal.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Candidate Field Set After Republicans Redrew Tennessee District Lines
Tennessee’s primary elections on Thursday came after Republican legislators carved up the state’s only majority-Black district in a bid to win all nine of the state’s House seats.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
A Naked Bicycle Protest Is Also a Party. Is That Bad?
A split among protest groups has led to dueling rides, which combine nudity and cycling in the name of change.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘It didn’t need to end this way’: mother of US teen trafficked and killed decries police failures
Robyn Cory says daughter Kristen was not protected, amid questions about why it took six years to identify remainsThe family of Kristen Galvan, a 15-year-old Houston girl who was sex trafficked and mu...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
With their assault on science, Trumpists aren’t just harming America – they’re harming themselves | Jan-Werner Müller
The administration is subjugating science to political imperatives, a major blow to US soft power and technological progressThe Trump administration is waging an unprecedented war on institutions devo...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as slump in growth continues
Estimates for previous two months were revised down sharply but unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%Business live – latest updatesUS employers unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July and gains for the ...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tate brothers’ lawyers urge US judge to release the two from Miami jail on bail
Andrew and Tristan Tate remain in jail as they fight extradition to UK to face charges of rape, assault and moreLawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate urged a US judge on Friday to release the brother...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why are ultra-processed food firms panicking and suing? Because they know time is running out | Felicity Lawrence
As the harm caused by their products becomes more evident, manufacturers are resorting to denial and lawsuits to keep regulation at bayIt is rare for people to drop dead holding the incriminating pack...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Out of the blue: James Cameron’s surprise departure would be good for Avatar
The director has yet again hinted that he may step away – but if he does actually relinquish control, it would likely benefit the franchiseAfter directing the highest-grossing film trilogy of all time...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support
A key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - npr.org
Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PM
The prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices.
BBC News
Aug 7, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general, likely paving way for confirmation
Blanche's path to confirmation has been complicated over a settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS that has drawn intense scrutiny from Republicans and Democrats alike.
World & Nation
Aug 7, 2026 - latimes.com
After Supreme Court loss, Trump again targets birthright citizenship with new orders
Trump called the Supreme Court decision 'very unfair,' and said the new orders were an attempt to end birthright citizenship by other means.
World & Nation
Aug 7, 2026 - latimes.com
Palantir Paid No Federal Income Tax. Its Global Tax Rate Is Just 1.4 Percent.
The infamous surveillance company paid $22.7 million in global corporate taxes while raking in $1.6 billion in profits.
Truthout
Aug 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Fast fashion is terrible for the planet. Can wardrobe cataloging apps help?
The tech that wants to help you get dressed. | CreativaImages/Getty Images The influencers have started to promise me that they know how to get me to stop shopping: I just have to enter every garmen...
Vox
Aug 7, 2026 - vox.com
Are Psychedelics Right-Wing Now?
How the conservative activist Bryan Hubbard, with help from Rick Perry and Joe Rogan, persuaded Trump and the G.O.P. to embrace ibogaine, a psychedelic drug derived from an African shrub.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Aug 7, 2026 - newyorker.com
Democratic socialists dominate this neighborhood. Not everyone is on board.
The divisions in Astoria, Queens, foreshadow the tensions that can emerge as more progressive candidates win elections across the country.
National
Aug 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
The next big test of Trump's power: firing top prosecutors
A former prosecutor's lawsuit takes aim at a tool Trump has used repeatedly to install loyalists in top jobs.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 7, 2026 - politico.com
Hellbent on putting Fauci in jail, Rand Paul wants to skip a Senate vote
The Kentucky senator and nemesis of America’s Covid czar says he’s taking his case straight to the attorney general.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 6, 2026 - politico.com
A Commission Monitoring Human Rights Violations Is Concerned About the US
On Tuesday afternoon, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights convened in Washington, DC, to hear complaints about excessive use of force and suppression of freedom of expression during protests...
Mother Jones
Aug 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
What Is the White House Hiding in Its Minerals Deals?
Today, the consumer protection watchdog group Public Citizen released a report detailing the Trump administration’s secretive web of critical minerals deals around the world. The report, exclusively s...
Mother Jones
Aug 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump rolls out orders intended to narrow birthright citizenship and target 'birth tourism'
The two executive orders come just over a month after the Supreme Court overturned Trump’s attempt to end ‘birthright citizenship.’
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 6, 2026 - politico.com
Is the US running out of missiles?
A US soldier stands near a Patriot missile system at a Turkish military base in Gaziantep, Turkey, on February 5, 2013. | Bulent Kilic/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily...
Vox
Aug 6, 2026 - vox.com
What AI Regulation and Ownership Could Be
As an ordinary internet user, I am skeptical about AI. My colleagues and I have reported on several harmful aspects of the technology in the US: threats to democracy, its impact on the environment, me...
Mother Jones
Aug 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
Rep. Max Miller Has a History of Withholding His Daughter’s Blue Bunny
“Max, Can REDACTED please have her bunny back? She’s had it since birth, sleeps with it every night, carries it with her around the house…Please don’t punish REDACTED if you’re upset with me,” Emily M...
Mother Jones
Aug 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
Senate Committee Finds Fauci in Contempt of Congress for Using Fifth Amendment
The vote “is a crude political stunt” to punish Fauci “for exercising his constitutional rights,” his lawyer said.
Truthout
Aug 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Coalition Calls on CA Governor to Commute State’s Remaining 578 Death Sentences
The California Anti-Death Penalty Coalition wants Gavin Newsom to grant clemencies before his term ends in five months.
Truthout
Aug 6, 2026 - truthout.org
The Trump Administration Has Lost 75 of 93 First Amendment Cases, Report Finds
The cases involved challenges to the administration's violations of religious freedom, the free press, and free speech.
Truthout
Aug 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Installs Project 2025 Author Dennis Kirk as Interior Department Watchdog
The last inspector general said Kirk's appointment “should concern anyone who values independent government oversight.”
Truthout
Aug 6, 2026 - truthout.org
The flu shot finally gets an upgrade
A scientist works in the lab at the Moderna Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Adam Glanzman/Bloomberg via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that...
Vox
Aug 6, 2026 - vox.com
Aipac-linked Super Pacs spend millions in California to thwart progressive candidate
More than $5m in recent weeks have been spent in ads targeting Aisha Wahab and in support of Melissa HernandezSuper Pacs tied to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) have spent million...
The Guardian
Aug 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tight vote on Blanche exposes deep skepticism of Trump's Justice Department
The confirmation of Todd Blanche hangs on the support of two Republicans who have repeatedly criticized President Trump's stewardship of the department.
World & Nation
Aug 6, 2026 - latimes.com
Gaza Holds Funeral for 112 Family Members Who Were Under Rubble Since 2023
“Of my five grandchildren and their mother, all we recovered were a few bones,” said a bereaved Palestinian man.
Truthout
Aug 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Threatens Severe “Treason” Charges Against “Leakers” in Truth Social Rant
“Long term jail sentences will be sought!” Trump promised in an online post.