Liberal Reporting for 2026-09-05
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 88 articles from 14 sites. We chose these from 609 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Intercept, Mother Jones, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, ProPublica, MS NOW, Truthout, The Guardian, NYT > Top Stories, Democracy Now! Audio, Vox, BBC News, The Atlantic, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis, U.S. News.
25 Years After 9/11, Muslims Are Still Politicians’ Favorite Scapegoat
Rozina Ali on the rise of Islamophobia in America and the vague terrorism laws now being wielded against dissidents like the Prairieland protesters. The post 25 Years After 9/11, Muslims Are Still Pol...
The Intercept
Sep 4, 2026 - theintercept.com
Why Is Trump’s DOJ Still Helping the Russian-Linked Liar Who Smeared Biden?
On September 17, prosecutors from the Justice Department are scheduled to appear in a federal courtroom in Pasadena, California, for a rather odd event. They will argue that a mysterious former FBI in...
Mother Jones
Sep 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Ashley Hinson Fought to Save Private Equity’s Favorite Loophole
On her campaign website, Rep. Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee in Iowa’s toss-up US Senate race, says she’s “laser focused on lowering taxes on working families.” In Washington, she’s tackled a d...
Mother Jones
Sep 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
MAHA leaders don’t see a 2028 champion
Make America Healthy Again helped Trump win in 2024 but no one has yet picked up the mantle.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - politico.com
Red tape, not his controversial past, could sink Trump's Navy nominee
Congress needs to grant MAGA backer Hung Cao a waiver to lead the service, but lawmakers aren’t in town to do it anytime soon.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - politico.com
Flock Donations to Local Politicians’ Groups Skyrocket as Protests Against AI Cameras Mount
Mayors and governors control many of Flock’s contracts for its AI-powered surveillance cameras. It’s donating to their associations. The post Flock Donations to Local Politicians’ Groups Skyrocket as ...
The Intercept
Sep 4, 2026 - theintercept.com
‘We've told them he cannot come’: Republicans grapple with how to handle Trump on the trail
Interviews with more than two dozen GOP lawmakers, candidates and operatives show a party far from unified on how to handle the president in tough races.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - politico.com
Arab diplomats fear Iran is widening the war — and there’s no way out
Trump is downplaying Iran. Regional powers fear Iran is ramping up. Here's what the midterms could mean for Iran’s war strategy.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - politico.com
Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say
The post Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Sep 4, 2026 - propublica.org
Mamdani backs reopening Columbia University campus to public after pro-Palestine protests prompted shutdown
Public access to the campus was first rescinded in October 2023 after it became the site of encampment protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - politico.com
The White House Made an Arcade Game Out of Deporting People
As of September 3, the official White House website features a page titled “arcade,” where users can play games like Rio Run, in which the player—a pixelated, white, and balding Border Patrol agent—co...
Mother Jones
Sep 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Nicolle Wallace sounds alarm on ICE hiring after ‘bombshell’ whistleblower report
“A healthy organization does not lower its standards for hiring — full stop,” the MS NOW host said. The post Nicolle Wallace sounds alarm on ICE hiring after ‘bombshell’ whistleblower report appeared ...
MS NOW
Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now
Messaging on data centers is hard. This committee offers a safe space.
Republican leaders are treading carefully, but the House Energy and Commerce Committee is charging ahead.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - politico.com
Trump wants the Postal Service to radically overhaul mail voting. But ballots are already going out.
While the Trump administration's bid to overhaul mail-in voting remains blocked by the lower courts, North Carolina will be the first state to send ballots on Friday.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - politico.com
ICE Agents Invade Danbury, Connecticut, Kidnapping Parents From School Bus Stops
Danbury has seen mass protest and growing mutual aid efforts in response to the federal immigration crackdown.
Truthout
Sep 4, 2026 - truthout.org
A jury failed to reach a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s trial. They faced an excruciating task.
There is little to envy about this jury’s mandate and the grueling testimony, autopsy photos, violence against children and intrusive excavation of a young mother’s pain they have had to endure. The p...
MS NOW
Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s White House openly says anti-immigrant ‘arcade’ games are meant to distract
The president’s popularity is plummeting as his agenda wreaks global havoc. So what is his administration doing? Releasing arcade-style games that fuel anti-immigrant hatred. The post Trump’s White H...
MS NOW
Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now
America’s 911 System Is Facing Its Own Emergency
On July 4, 2023, Caitlin Ditta had just finished hosting a barbecue with her husband and baby daughter when she felt a strange sensation. Ditta, a 33-year-old school therapist living in Oakland, Calif...
Mother Jones
Sep 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Missouri Supreme Court blocks GOP-drawn map in boost for Democrats
The ruling Wednesday was not about the legality of the new lines, but whether voters should have a chance to decide if they take effect. The post Missouri Supreme Court blocks GOP-drawn map in boost f...
MS NOW
Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now
US immigration judges told to slash time given to people awaiting visas or green cards before being deported
Exclusive: Mandatory training for judges also urged them to threaten attorneys who accept too many casesImmigration judges across the United States have been instructed to deny some of the most vulner...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Trump White House’s fetish for gamer culture has moved up a level with new arcade
A string of distractions on the US government’s own website invite you to catch pixelated migrants – showing gaming’s potential to be nastily weaponisedThe Trump White House on Thursday released a hor...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE Agent Charged With Six Counts of Lying About Minnesota Shooting
The federal indictment against Christian Castro marked a rare instance of the Trump administration seeking to hold an immigration agent accountable for actions taken while on duty.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People. It Stayed on Shelves for More Than a Year.
The post Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People. It Stayed on Shelves for More Than a Year. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Sep 4, 2026 - propublica.org
We’re Suing ChatGPT—And Trump Just Got Involved.
The other day I asked ChatGPT about a political moment I’ll never forget: “What was the 47 percent story about?” Its answer: The “47 percent story” refers to a controversial comment made by Mitt Romne...
Mother Jones
Sep 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Voting Rights Groups Are Preparing to Confront ICE at the Polls
Trusted figures such as firefighters and clergy will protect Black, Latino, and Asian precincts that could be targets.
Truthout
Sep 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Democracy Now! 2026-09-04 Friday
Headlines for September 04, 2026; Stanford Student Newspaper Wins Suit over Trump’s Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Speech; “They Got Zero Notice”: 2,500 Workers Laid Off as Tyson Foods Shutters Meatpackin...
Democracy Now! Audio
Sep 4, 2026 - democracynow.org
Missouri Supreme Court Blocks GOP Maps, Puts Gerrymandering Issue to Voters
The decision will likely be appealed by Republican state leaders to the US Supreme Court.
Truthout
Sep 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after defense loses appeal
The trial of the Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her three children opened up a polarizing debate over culpability and maternal mental health. The post Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay...
MS NOW
Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now
Kushner and Witkoff head to Russia and Ukraine in search of a diplomatic win
President Donald Trump’s envoys last visited Moscow in January but haven’t visited Kyiv since embarking on diplomatic efforts to end the war. The post Kushner and Witkoff head to Russia and Ukraine in...
MS NOW
Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now
Robust Hiring Reinforces Strength of the U.S. Economy
Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1 percent last month, signs of a stability that contrasted with high inflation weighing on households and markets.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
How much does Donald Trump care about winning the midterms? Apparently, not much at all | Jonathan Freedland
Such is the US president’s narcissism that he would see a Democratic victory as proof that he’s indispensable – meanwhile, his every decision spells calamity for votersWhat is Donald Trump playing at?...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE bans hugging inside California’s largest detention center. Families are fighting back
In the California City facility, ‘contact visits’ are strictly forbidden – but detained residents aren’t staying quiet. Are officials listening?Teresa Reyes drove 300 miles to be with her son on his 3...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump threatens to halt trade with some countries unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates – US politics live
Trump appears to be picking up interest rate fight again with new Fed chief after long-running feud with previous incumbent Sign up for US Breaking News emailsPresident Trump threatened in a social me...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘‘Never Forget’ is not a slogan’: Mamdani designates 9/11 as a Day of Remembrance and Service
The New York City mayor will sign two executive orders honoring those impacted by the attacks, as he faces campaign to exclude him from the 25th anniversary commemoration New York City mayor Zohran M...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Admin Is Secretly Working to Divert Billions From NIH Budget to Fund Iran War
An interagency agreement would give the Pentagon access to the health agency’s coffers on top of its own massive budget.
Truthout
Sep 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Ayman Mohyeldin: After reported wedding strike, Hegseth’s war of ‘brutality’ is on display
Mohyeldin said that under Pete Hegseth’s leadership, the U.S. military is carrying out a “brutal unleashing of American power with no accountability.” The post Ayman Mohyeldin: After reported wedding ...
MS NOW
Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now
Former Labor secretary led ‘toxic’ and ‘humiliating’ workplace, internal report finds
Lori Chavez-DeRemer had an inappropriate relationship with a member of her security detail and spent government funds on personal travel, an internal watchdog finds. The post Former Labor secretary l...
MS NOW
Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now
‘True warrior’: Trump praises Bartiromo after new details on Fox News departure emerge
An attorney for Maria Bartiromo denied she was fired and insisted she remains a Fox employee after the network removed the longtime host from its lineup. The post ‘True warrior’: Trump praises Bartiro...
MS NOW
Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now
Why Meta’s social media restrictions aren’t a cure-all for the youth mental health crisis
We should be realistic about the scope of children’s problems and what cellphone bans and other restrictions can accomplish. The post Why Meta’s social media restrictions aren’t a cure-all for the you...
MS NOW
Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now
Former Labor secretary allegedly fueled toxic workplace, drank on job, misused funds, watchdog report finds
The report unveiled new details into Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s one-year tenure before resigning in April, including a personal relationship with a security aide.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - politico.com
No celebrities, unpaid renewals, shuttered facilities: Medical pot in Florida faces severe headwinds
New proposed rules would ban the use of celebrities to endorse products are tougher than previous restrictions — and could increase worries about what comes next for a state where hopes were high for ...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - politico.com
Inside Mamdani’s Private Army of Public Influencers
Zohran Mamdani is seen as a social media wizard. Some of his popularity stems from an influencer operation run by the mayor’s office.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Private equity faces existential crisis in US as unsold companies pile up
Private equity firms and the companies they own employ over 13 million, from startups to rural hospitals and large retailers, but experts’ concerns of collapse are growingRetail stalwarts Saks and Edd...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
US added 162,000 jobs in August, with unemployment rate holding steady
Number of new jobs being added has been fluctuating, with private companies adding 38,000 jobs in AugustThe US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, an uptick after a sluggish summer for the labor mar...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
A remarkable documentary made by blind students: ‘We were stunned by the footage’
In Brailled It, the tension and stakes of the annual Braille Challenge are brought to the screen by three of the competitorsFor the past 26 years, about 22,000 blind and visually impaired schoolchildr...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Six people refused to get off ICE deportation plane – now they’re held in limbo in Equatorial Guinea
Believed to be first US deportations to fourth country, six face ‘horrific conditions’ in Equatorial Guinea, say lawyersIn late August, around 20 people were put on a flight in the US, shackled at the...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
It shouldn’t feel impossible to finish a book
A horror story of sorts is unfolding in the United States. It goes like this: AI has made it so effortless to access information, and short-form video has made it so easy to entertain ourselves, that ...
Vox
Sep 4, 2026 - vox.com
Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates
The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, appear to be trying to gain control of a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key choke point for global trade.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Threatens to Halt Some Trade Unless the Fed Cuts Rates
The president said he could halt trade between the United States and countries with which it has a trade deficit if the central bank doesn’t do his bidding.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Administration Moves to Drop Protections for More Wetlands
The proposed rule could strip federal protections from most U.S. wetlands, many of which help feed drinking water systems.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
The U.S. Wants the Oil From These 17 Venezuelan Fields
A private oil company has struck a deal with the Trump administration to develop 17 areas in Venezuela, an effort that experts say will take years and billions of dollars.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Even high school reporters are facing censorship now
As teenage journalists deal with threats to their school newspapers, they’re calling in attorneys for back upHigh school journalism is often seen as a gentle apprenticeship: a place where teenagers cu...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case after jury fails to reach unanimous verdict – live updates
Judge declares mistrial after delay due to defense seeking intervention from higher courtFull report: Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy caseExplained: Lindsay Clancy mistrial – what happens ne...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iranian town mourns after deadly strike on wedding
Mourning turns to anger as residents of Kuhestak say Baloch communities are being placed in path of conflictPeople in Kuhestak, a predominantly Baloch city in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, are m...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer denies she was fired from Fox News anchor role
Fox announced host’s departure Thursday but gave no explanation, only saying it was effective immediatelyMaria Bartiromo’s lawyer sharply denied that she was fired from her job at Fox News on Friday, ...
The Guardian
Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com
How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
After renewed strikes this week, does either side have an exit strategy?
BBC News
Sep 4, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Should We Be Afraid of Our Food?
America’s food-safety system is being methodically dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Atlantic
Sep 4, 2026 - theatlantic.com
This “Supersized” El Niño Is Only Just Beginning to Wreak Its Havoc
This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The world’s leading weather organization is sounding the alarm about this year’s super El...
Mother Jones
Sep 4, 2026 - motherjones.com
Vance Downplays Deadly US Strike on Iranian Wedding: “Things Happen”
He cast doubt on the US’s responsibility for attacking the Iranian wedding party, despite mounting evidence.
Truthout
Sep 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Fetterman Stood Up Paralyzed Veterans to Advocate for Israel on Fox
Fetterman also once asked the Israeli ambassador to send him talking points to include in a pro-Israel op-ed.
Truthout
Sep 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump-Backed Study Attempts to Link Pro-Trans Beliefs With Political Violence
Experts say the study doesn't pass scientific muster and aligns with efforts to declare trans people a terrorist threat.
Truthout
Sep 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Wildfires Are Sweeping North America. Trump Fired the People Who Fight Them.
As climate change worsens wildfires, a gutted US Forest Service is struggling to keep up.
Truthout
Sep 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Israeli Settlers Have Imposed a Curfew and Blocked the Entrance to This West Bank Village
The village of al-Mughayyir is on the front line of encroachments by the Israeli army and armed settlers.
Truthout
Sep 4, 2026 - truthout.org
El Niño-Induced Drought Will Reduce Shipping Through Panama Canal
The El Niño weather phenomenon is becoming more disruptive due to the effects of climate change, a new study shows.
Truthout
Sep 4, 2026 - truthout.org
Can synthetic cells save the world?
Associate professor Kate Adamala has been busy. Her lab at the University of Minnesota takes chemicals and dead, isolated biological parts — like DNA, membranes, ribosomes — and puts them together int...
Vox
Sep 4, 2026 - vox.com
How Donald Trump Outmaneuvers the Supreme Court
In both the ballroom and the mail-in-ballot cases, the President has tested the Justices’ willingness to stop him in his tracks.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Sep 4, 2026 - newyorker.com
Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial after dramatic appeal from defense
The debate over the mistrial centered on the actions of a lone juror who Clancy’s defense argued was not following orders from the judge.
U.S. News
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Senators call for investigation into GI Bill trade schools, citing Post series
A bipartisan team of lawmakers is urging Veterans Affairs and the Justice Department to crack down on fraud in veterans education.
U.S. News
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks judge to remove a juror
The defense attorney said the juror “refuses” to follow the judge’s instructions.
U.S. News
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
ICE Gave New Hires Access to Restricted Info on Palantir App Before They Passed Background Checks
Palantir created ELITE, a powerful new app for ICE to target immigrants. The feds never published a legally required privacy assessment for it. The post ICE Gave New Hires Access to Restricted Info on...
The Intercept
Sep 3, 2026 - theintercept.com
Germany Built a Firewall Against the Far Right. It’s on the Verge of Collapse.
For more than a decade, other parties cooperated to keep the far right out of power. That strategy may have backfired.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
The Jewish Democrats trying to get to “yes” on Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed, US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, leaves the stage after speaking during the state Democratic Party's nominating convention on August 29, 2026 in Lansing, Michigan. | Sara ...
Vox
Sep 3, 2026 - vox.com
The Other 9/11 Memorial
The 9/11 memorial park that John Feal helped build is not far off exit 59 on the Long Island Expressway, about 50 miles northeast of Ground Zero. It abuts a busy intersection in an unremarkable part o...
Mother Jones
Sep 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump makes surprise pick to lead Army after Driscoll’s departure
Trump announced that Adam Telle, who oversees the Army Corps of Engineers, will take over as acting secretary.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com
How climate denialism finds its way to the US 's highest office – video explainer
Although it's scientific consensus that the climate crisis is happening, climate change denialists have found support in the highest office during the second Trump administration and significantly inf...
The Guardian
Sep 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Flock Is Cancelled—And Its Competitors Are Profiting
“If you want to get in your car and you want to go down to Buc-ee’s in St. Augustine, it’s really none of the government’s damn business if you’re doing that, right?” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Mo...
Mother Jones
Sep 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Worries GOP Insiders as They Await Help From His Super PAC for Midterms
Sources close to the president have said that he doesn't want to spend much of his PAC's $400 million this year.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions
The question of whether President Donald Trump’s restrictions can move forward in time for November’s midterm elections has been the subject of a dizzying legal battle in recent weeks.
U.S. News
Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Hegseth Extends Deployment of 50,000 Troops in the Middle East Through 2027
Trump appears to be leaning toward “maintaining a low-level conflict until the midterms," said analyst Trita Parsi.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
The face of American feminism
American feminist leader and author Gloria Steinem photographed in San Francisco in 1977. | Janet Fries/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you unders...
Vox
Sep 3, 2026 - vox.com
Lutnick Issues Bizarre Apology After Saying No US Troops Have Died in Iran War
In his apology, Lutnick awkwardly brings up his controversial history with the 9/11 attack.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Strait of Hormuz Is the Latest Thing Trump May Try to Name After Himself
The president claims that the strait is “under USA control,” but that assertion is widely disputed.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Texas GOP Officials Vote to Close 92 Polling Sites in Third Most-Populous County
Roderick Miles Jr., a Democratic Tarrant County commissioner, called the closures a “modern-day poll tax.”
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Israel’s Gaza “Solution” Is to Empty It of Palestinians, Defense Minister Says
“There is no real solution for Gaza in the end without this migration,” said Israel Katz.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump administration aims to strip schools’ tax exemption if they consider race
The Treasury Department and IRS proposal would apply to private schools and colleges.
U.S. News
Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
33 Democrats Vote to Withhold Funding From Universities That Boycott Israel
The bill would not even allow institutions to take actions to limit commercial deals with Israel.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
The Public Supports Climate Superfund Bills. The Oil Lobby Is Tanking Them.
The bills target companies directly linked to 80 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions over the past decade.
Truthout
Sep 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Air Force Is Reviewing Case of Iran War Gold Star Widow Being Denied Benefits
Military officials only launched an inquiry into the situation after a social media post by the widow went viral.