Liberal Reporting for 2026-08-22
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 84 articles from 15 sites. We chose these from 602 articles found on 17 sites.
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The Intercept, MS NOW, ProPublica, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Mother Jones, The Guardian, National, NYT > Top Stories, Truthout, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, The Atlantic, BBC News, Democracy Now! Audio, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis, Vox.
What American Doctors Saw in Gaza
A new documentary follows three physicians facing the odds: limited medical supplies, Israeli bombing, and upon returning home, media bias and indifference. The post What American Doctors Saw in Gaza ...
The Intercept
Aug 21, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump’s anti-trans crusade is tearing apart the conservative LGBT community
As it falls in line with the president, the conservative LGBT movement has cast aside some transgender supporters, along with its mission of inclusivity. The post Trump’s anti-trans crusade is tearing...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment
The post Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Aug 21, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump is finally hitting the campaign trail. It’s not for a battleground member.
The president is rallying with Sen. Darline Graham in deep-red South Carolina, a switch-up from his quieter strategy in battlegrounds like Georgia, Michigan and Texas.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
Republicans bristle at Trump’s latest tactics to undermine Congress’ funding power
GOP lawmakers are bracing themselves for a possible rerun of the White House’s “pocket rescission” gambit.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
Knicks owner bankrolled Hochul. Now he's the GOP's biggest donor in New York.
James Dolan is pouring cash into efforts meant to aid GOP candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman, who is in an uphill race.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
Why Cancer, Not Affordability, May Be the Biggest Issue in Iowa’s Midterms
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In Iowa, one of the key battleground states in November’s midterm elections, just ...
Mother Jones
Aug 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
The DOJ plans to send out 1,000 election monitors in November. Is that normal?
The Justice Department’s own public documents, some of which were quietly removed from its website, suggest that the use of election monitors departs from prior practice and could even be improper. Th...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
The midterms of scandal are underway
Both parties have navigated a range of scandals this year — and haven’t found a uniform approach to handling them.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
Gavin Newsom picks the West’s most complicated fight
His final legislative push is angering insurance companies, wildfire victims and local officials — and billions of dollars are at stake.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump, instead of Black war hero
With Doris Miller’s heroic and highly decorated service in mind, the Navy planned to name an aircraft carrier after him. At least, that was the plan. The post Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier ...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
Democrats put Trump’s ‘corruption’ front and center as they plan possible 2027 probes
Planning for a potential majority, House committee leaders say they are staying focused on “the president and the family.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
Chief Justice Roberts backs Trump’s urgent bid to allow ballroom construction for now
A federal appellate panel ruled against Trump over dissent from a judge he appointed to the bench. His administration asked the justices to intervene. The post Chief Justice Roberts backs Trump’s urg...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
Trump threatens think tank over D.C. crime report, extending intimidation campaign
The Center for American Progress highlighted crime statistics the White House didn’t like. The president wants an apology — or he’ll ask for $5 billion. The post Trump threatens think tank over D.C. c...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Weekend edition
In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Weekend edition appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
MAGA Inc. sits on campaign cash as donors indicate only Trump can save Paxton
The president's super PAC added $3 million last month and did not spend on any candidates.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
San Francisco Dems poised to oppose state billionaire tax
Local party officials will instead put forward a competing resolution calling for a national wealth tax.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
First deportation flight lands in Haiti after TPS suspension
ICE charter carrying more than 160 Haitian nationals landed in Cap-Haïtien, after temporary protection status was revokedThe first deportation flight to Haiti since the US supreme court upheld Donald ...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret.
The post Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Aug 21, 2026 - propublica.org
This Mysterious “Astroturf” Group Popped Up to Defend the Paramount Merger
In text messages, the newly formed group boosted reported threats by CEO David Ellison to move Paramount out of California. The post This Mysterious “Astroturf” Group Popped Up to Defend the Paramount...
The Intercept
Aug 21, 2026 - theintercept.com
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.21.26: Latest polling shows El-Sayed with edge in Michigan
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.21.26: Latest polling shows El-Sayed with edge in Michigan appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
Supreme Court lets Trump’s White House ballroom construction proceed
Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily lifted a lower-court order that would have halted the president’s passion project.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
There’s one word that describes Trump’s attacks on journalists
The evolution of Trump’s rhetoric about reporters —and the White House’s subsequent attack on CNN’s Kristen Holmes — should be chilling to all Americans. The post There’s one word that describes Trum...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
Mark Sanford endorses Ralph Norman over Darline Graham in SC Senate race
The former governor who lost in the primary is coming in against President Donald Trump’s preferred choice in Tuesday’s runoff.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
Audio recording of US vice-president apparently made at New York fundraiser and shared with Canadian PressLeaked audio from a private event has reportedly captured the US vice-president, JD Vance, moc...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2 review – once more unto the mercenary breach
PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S; KonamiThis second collection remasters another three titles from the illustrious stealth espionage series, but their world has changed little since ...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
MAHA and the Midterms
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. jumped on Donald Trump’s bandwagon in 2024, he brought with him the wellness-obsessed, vaccine-rejecting, food-label-reading Make America Healthy Again voters—who’ve been cr...
Mother Jones
Aug 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
Native American Leaders Denounce Record Glyphosate Spraying on National Forests
As Stephen Young stepped into the woods about an hour drive from Mt. Lassen volcano in northeast California, the forest began communicating to him in an unspoken language learned from his years collec...
Mother Jones
Aug 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘It is I who is unworthy’: Natalie Harp reportedly wrote letters to Trump gushing over him
“Thank you for being my Guardian and Protector in this Life,” Harp wrote in one letter, according to reporting from The Daily Beast. The post ‘It is I who is unworthy’: Natalie Harp reportedly wrote l...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
Democrats remain far behind GOP in cash on hand as midterms near
New filings find the Democratic National Committee trailing its Republican counterpart by more than $100 million, with millions of dollars in debts.
National
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Why China Thinks It Can Resist Trump’s Economic Threats on Iran
Beijing can squeeze U.S. critical mineral supplies and has enough oil to withstand the loss of Iranian crude, Chinese analysts say.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
US supreme court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now
Chief justice signs temporary order to permit work while court considers emergency appeal from administrationThe US supreme court has allowed Donald Trump to continue construction of his controversial...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
To Miami’s Chagrin, Warming Seas Are Driving a Bumper Crop of Sargassum
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Dealing with seaweed is the bulk of Chris Bumpus’s job during the summer. As chief...
Mother Jones
Aug 21, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Is Destroying Pristine Public Lands to Build His Border Wall — Again
Contractors damaged federally protected habitats in Big Bend National Park and areas near sacred springs in Arizona.
Truthout
Aug 21, 2026 - truthout.org
White House space policy directs agencies to send humans to Mars
A new space transportation policy from the Trump administration calls for a dramatic increase in launches, as well as working with the commercial space industry to send humans to Mars.
National
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Canada-U.S. Tariff Talks Continue as Trump’s Midnight Deadline Looms
Canadian negotiators were in Washington to finalize a deal that would stave off new tariffs and improve the terms of existing ones, but Mark Carney faces a tough sell back home.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
How New York’s Second-Home Tax Turned Into a Headache for Mamdani
The bumpy rollout of the tax created an opportunity for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s opponents to fight him in court and in the City Council.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Case Challenging Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Is Moved to Manhattan
The ruling is a win for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who argued that the case be heard in Manhattan and not in Staten Island where the lawsuit challenging the decision had been filed.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
He has a work permit, a coffee shop – and an ICE ankle monitor: ‘Is this America?’
Business owner Assim Alkhawaja was arrested by ICE as he dropped off Lyft passengers at a military base. Now he’s stuck in a terrifying fight to stay in the USDeep within the bowels of San Diego’s fed...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
DHS confirms just 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls after claiming there were thousands more
The department told Nevada officials that the 15,903 figure registered was ‘preliminary’ and more than 14,000 names still needed reviewAbout a month after alleging Nevada had as many as 16,000 non-cit...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’
With plentiful jobs and community support, one Mexico City neighbourhood has become a haven for those who have lived much of their lives in the USWith its wide avenues lined with tall palm trees, its ...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
With ICC sanctions, Trump wants to make the world safe for war criminals | Kenneth Roth
The US is engaged in a lawless quest to protect American and Israeli officialsThe Trump administration has taken another step in its crusade against the international criminal court by imposing sancti...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Sycophancy in stereo as former Trump hater Michael Cohen loses his nerve
Fawning, deferential, oleaginous – this was the Untruth and Reconciliation Commission as Trump called in to 77 WABC“Our next guest is a ‘racist’, a ‘conman’ and a ‘cheat’ – someone who behaves more li...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now
The ruling comes after months of back and forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - npr.org
The New History Wars
A bookish form of protest is opposing Trump’s changes.
The Atlantic
Aug 21, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Missouri GOP Attempts to Restore Abortion Ban With Anti-Trans Ballot Initiative
Critics say the measure deploys misleading language while folding in restrictions on gender transition care for minors.
Truthout
Aug 21, 2026 - truthout.org
UK Judge Decides Against Sentencing Palestine Action Activists for Terrorism
“It’s a victory for us, it’s a victory for Palestine, it’s a victory for protesting," said the mother of a defendant.
Truthout
Aug 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Threatens Defamation Suit Over National Guard Report, Aiming to Intimidate a Critic
It was the latest example of President Trump’s bid to use the legal system against those who voice unflattering facts and opinions generally protected by the First Amendment.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
How Harvard’s Epic Fight With Trump Is Costing the University
The federal government has slowed Harvard’s funding, despite the university’s legal victories. The conflict is forcing hard choices on campus.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Announces Move to Lift Ground Beef Tariffs in Bid to Lower Prices
Cattle ranchers have trimmed their herds in response to drought and low margins, helping to push up the cost of another American staple food.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Iran Must Plan to Overcome U.S. Sanctions After Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Threats, Tehran Official Says
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, lead negotiator in talks with Washington, made the comments after President Trump vowed an “economic D-Day” against Iran.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Push for Online Gun Sales Meets a Surprising Opponent: Small Gun Dealers
The Trump administration wants average Americans to be able to buy guns online and have them shipped to their doors. Small gun stores warn it could upend the industry and risk public safety.
NYT > Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump faces backlash over reports US navy carrier could be named after him instead of Black war hero
Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Doris MillerThe Trump administration has been accused of delivering a “slap in the face” to US mili...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Controversial California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules
State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening An oil pipeline can continue to operate off the California coast after a judge gave it...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
From Showtime to Insurance Time: how the LA Lakers became a $12.5bn hedge fund play
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner’s $12.5bn bid to buy the Lakers shows that NBA teams are no longer family dynasties, but quick flips for private equity sharksFor years, the NBA was built on the alliance of ...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workersBritain, Australia and Canada have called the decision of ...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used in assassinationsGermany is seeking to extradite a suspect from Romania over the discovery of an undergro...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Progressive Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell seat
State senator beats rival Melissa Hernandez and will replace US congressman who quit amid sexual misconduct claimsProgressive Aisha Wahab has been elected to Congress in a special election following a...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
David Harbour has blown Tony Stark’s cover in Avengers: Doomsday. It might just be what Marvel needs
The actor, who plays Red Guardian in the film, made a cryptic comment to Variety that raised more Robert Downey Jr-shaped questions than answers. But was it a clanger, or expert trolling? Nobody knows...
The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Beatty files emergency request to stop Trump's name from returning to Kennedy Center
Joyce Beatty, a Democratic representative from Ohio, asked a federal judge to stop the Kennedy Center trustees from putting President Trump's name up in three places at the arts complex.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - npr.org
Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - npr.org
The town whose council wants migrants to move in
Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.
BBC News
Aug 21, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
BBC News
Aug 21, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
The White House Freak-Out Over Natalie Harp
The West Wing’s explosive response to a fleeting jab didn’t kill the story. It enabled days of coverage.
The Atlantic
Aug 21, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-08-21 Friday
Headlines for August 21, 2026; As Pressure Grows, Israel Finally Opens Probe into 2024 Killing of 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab in Gaza; Meet Loui Ridi: Palestinian American Returns to West Bank Home Besieged...
Democracy Now! Audio
Aug 21, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump Administration Is Reviving a Visa Rule That Could Disrupt Higher Education
These new rules will make it harder for some international students to visit and stay in the US.
Truthout
Aug 21, 2026 - truthout.org
Texas court cuts $50 million judgment against Alex Jones to $1.5 million in Sandy Hook lawsuit
The Infowars founder still owes $1.4 billion in damages in a Connecticut lawsuit from parents of the elementary school shooting victims. The post Texas court cuts $50 million judgment against Alex Jon...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
A Political Awakening in Arab America
A Midwestern Muslim family’s story of immigration, assimilation, and how one year changed the life of its youngest son.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Aug 21, 2026 - newyorker.com
Former acting US attorney found dead in San Diego federal office building
“This is one of the darkest days in our office’s history, but there was nothing dark about Andrew Haden’s life,” Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California Adam Gordon said Thursday....
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
Roger Stone Is Lobbying for a Vape Firm Accused of Illegally Marketing to Kids
Ecto World, a Buffalo, New York–based company that distributes vape products and faces legal troubles, believed it needed an influential friend in Washington, DC. Over the past three years, officials ...
Mother Jones
Aug 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
The British Prime Minister’s New Digs
A look at Andy Burnham’s Manchester office “No. 10 North” — and what it reveals about his political ambitions.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Aug 20, 2026 - politico.com
The Mossad Suffers a Crushing Defeat Entirely of Its Own Making
High-profile firings show that none of the Israeli spy agency's promises about the war with Iran have come to pass. The post The Mossad Suffers a Crushing Defeat Entirely of Its Own Making appeared fi...
The Intercept
Aug 20, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump’s Minions Say He’s Mulling New Tax Breaks—They’re Mainly for the Rich
President Donald Trump apparently wants to cut taxes for the rich yet again. Is this some kind of twisted midterms strategy? Hard to say. But as Timothy Noah points out in The New Republic, the curren...
Mother Jones
Aug 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Republicans Are Realizing That No One Wants Data Centers
The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued a memo Tuesday suggesting that, if incumbent Republican Ohio Sen. Jon Husted loses his upcoming election against former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio),...
Mother Jones
Aug 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democrats Probe Trump Administration’s Fascist Persecution of Left-Wing Groups
The administration’s repression under NSPM-7 “embody the core characteristics of fascist statecraft,” lawmakers say.
Truthout
Aug 20, 2026 - truthout.org
Union-Busters Are Using ICE to Intimidate California Wine Industry Workers
California’s wine industry runs on immigrant exploitation. Now migrant workers are unionizing.
Truthout
Aug 20, 2026 - truthout.org
Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA culture wars
Indiana Fever players Caitlin Clark, left, and Sophie Cunningham, right, during a WNBA game against the Atlanta Dream on August 16, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via...
Vox
Aug 20, 2026 - vox.com
The surprising way that America’s $40 trillion debt costs you
A sign displays the national debt at a bus stop in Washington, D.C. on August 20, 2026. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you unde...
Vox
Aug 20, 2026 - vox.com
Bessent Says He Doesn’t “Understand” Oil Price Spike After Trump War Escalation
Oil prices rose after Trump threatened “ECONOMIC D-DAY,” then again after Bessent vowed to “collapse” Iran’s government.
Truthout
Aug 20, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s strange obsession with steam-powered catapults
Sailors prepare to assist an F/A-18 Hornet jet for takeoff while steam billows from the catapult aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt in the South China Sea on April 10, 2018. | Ted Aljibe/AFP via Getty Imag...
Vox
Aug 20, 2026 - vox.com
Trump Enraged South Korea to Please the North. It Didn’t Work.
North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Thursday, according to South Korea’s military—just a day after the North dismissed Donald Trump’s seeming attempt at appeasem...
Mother Jones
Aug 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
FBI raids Eric Swalwell’s home amid sexual assault claims inquiry – report
Federal agents also ‘seized electronic devices’ from former Democratic representative at San Francisco airportAuthorities are said to have searched the Washington DC home of disgraced former Californi...
The Guardian
Aug 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
House Democrat Suggests DSA Members in Congress Shouldn’t Get Security Clearances
Nearly all of Rep. Jared Moskowitz’s remarks since his primary win have focused on his disgust for DSA.
Truthout
Aug 20, 2026 - truthout.org
We watched Sean Duffy’s road trip show. Here are 3 things we learned.
Sponsors regulated by DOT make appearances. The show blends his personal life and job. And it offers plenty of reality-TV-like moments.