Liberal Reporting for 2026-09-14
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 56 articles from 12 sites. We chose these from 588 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Mother Jones, MS NOW, The Intercept, The Guardian, The Atlantic, U.S. News, BBC News, World & Nation, Vox, NYT > Top Stories, Truthout.
Mullin seeks to win over immigration hardliners with messaging blitz
Official White House and DHS social media accounts, including the DHS chief's, have been mentioning ICE and deportations more frequently as the summer has gone on.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - politico.com
The Future of Western Sahara Runs Down the Donald J. Trump Highway
The 655-mile desert road is playing an unusual role in the American president’s plans for the Middle East.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Keeps Using “National Security” to Do What He Wants
President Donald Trump has a favorite justification for everything he does: “It’s a national security matter.” After 9/11, the United States built a vast, powerful, and generally unchecked national se...
Mother Jones
Sep 13, 2026 - motherjones.com
JD Vance will only ever be a caretaker to the cult of Trump
MAGA likes the vice president just fine, but he’s still a replacement-level player. The post JD Vance will only ever be a caretaker to the cult of Trump appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Sep 13, 2026 - ms.now
Obama calls for Dems to focus on AI
Creating a robust AI agenda should be a top focus for Congress and presidential candidates, he said at a private fundraiser.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - politico.com
Chicago mayor bets progressives will turn out for him in announcing reelection bid
Progressive Brandon Johnson hopes a growing far-left movement can help him overcome voter dissatisfaction with his job performance.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - politico.com
Centrists Are Soft-Launching the Idea That We Have a Little Too Much Democracy
As the right attacks mass participation head on, the center is telling the rest of us to pipe down while the elites are talking. The post Centrists Are Soft-Launching the Idea That We Have a Little To...
The Intercept
Sep 13, 2026 - theintercept.com
Tech companies must be primarily responsible for AI safety, Mike Johnson says
The future of AI drew a range of strong comments on the Sunday morning TV shows.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - politico.com
Congress has had ‘zero time’ to discuss Trump’s $5k dividend, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson called the idea “creative.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - politico.com
JD Vance’s new childcare proposal: pit mothers against each other
The plan reportedly championed by the vice president reallocates federal subsidies to subsidize stay-at-home parenthood. The post JD Vance’s new childcare proposal: pit mothers against each other app...
MS NOW
Sep 13, 2026 - ms.now
The Inspirational Life of Environmentalist Wendell Berry
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and BPR, a public radi...
Mother Jones
Sep 13, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms
Plan to give US adults $5,000 has been greeted with incredulity across the political spectrum as well as outrageDonald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his controversial pledge to give US adults a $5,0...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Chip Roy is leaving Congress — but not before warning his colleagues about AI
The Texas Republican isn't typically one to cede ground. But now he says he’s wrestling with what the advent of artificial intelligence could mean for life as we know it.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - politico.com
Trump, Mike Johnson cite China as both downplay AI doom warnings
The president blamed “negative forces” for raising alarm. Speaker Johnson said the U.S. cannot “lose the race to China.” The post Trump, Mike Johnson cite China as both downplay AI doom warnings appea...
MS NOW
Sep 13, 2026 - ms.now
Strike on Iranian ship in the Strait of Hormuz kills 1, Iranian media say
The attack drew attention back to the strait after threats to shipping in the region intensified last week. The post Strike on Iranian ship in the Strait of Hormuz kills 1, Iranian media say appeared...
MS NOW
Sep 13, 2026 - ms.now
‘60 Minutes’ has survived setbacks and scandals before — but maybe not like this
CBS News’ decision to mess with the legacy newsmagazine’s formula remains puzzling, aggravating, and thanks to its corporate management team, politically suspect. The post ‘60 Minutes’ has survived se...
MS NOW
Sep 13, 2026 - ms.now
‘It’s just straight bigotry’: wave of Islamophobic rhetoric looms over US midterm elections
As Muslims win historic victories, experts describe rise in anti-Islamic sentiment that rivals post-9/11 climateWithin hours of Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary, Rep...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Making Iraq ‘normal’ again: do mass arrests and cash seizures signal end to corruption?
Government insiders say the new PM is unleashing an ‘earthquake’ to clean up the system. But Iraqis have heard it all beforeThe gates of the Green Zone in Baghdad are made of five-metre-high armoured ...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s Secret Points System for Cabinet Members
The White House held a summer contest to see who could appear in the most congressional districts and states with competitive midterm elections.
The Atlantic
Sep 13, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Federal judge rules Trump plan to cut FEMA by 50 percent was unlawful
The judge said the plan, put together by DHS, appeared as if it was "pulled from thin air" and would impede FEMA's ability to fulfill its legally mandated duty to respond to disasters.
U.S. News
Sep 13, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
‘I’ve lost everything – my child, my house, my money’: how Israel’s war on Gaza has changed men
The impact of the conflict on Palestinian men is a largely undiscussed topic. Four civilians talk about their lives and relationshipsBefore the war, Ahmed, 39, had a busy life. He was pursuing a PhD i...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
JD Vance’s Catholicism could be at odds with Maga evangelicals in 2028
Vice-president wears religion on his sleeve but winding spiritual path could alienate evangelicals and CatholicsUS vice-president JD Vance has worn his religion on his sleeve since converting to the C...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Trump accounts’ promise to mint child millionaires. Experts have their doubts
President has hyped growth of federal investment accounts to help US children – for his own political gainSince returning to the White House, Donald Trump has scrapped rules that made childcare more a...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK
Iran war and turbulent global bond markets add to pressure as rate decisions loom this week in major western economiesEconomics viewpoint: perilous UK economic conditions trace back to TrumpCentral ba...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
Force releases images of individuals it wants to speak to after disorder at Eastney Marina on 6 September.
BBC News
Sep 13, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Commentary: Gavin Newsom is a lame duck. Can his presidential hopes still take flight?
Gavin Newsom leaves office in a few months, allowing him to devote all of his time to a 2028 presidential run. The question is whether he can sell a progressive agenda outside the comfortable confines...
World & Nation
Sep 13, 2026 - latimes.com
How to be an ethical gossip
Hi readers! Shayla Love here, science journalist and longtime fan of Your Mileage May Vary. I’m honored to be subbing for Sigal Samuel while she’s out on parental leave. I’m diving into your questions...
Vox
Sep 13, 2026 - vox.com
Deshaun Watson is Cleveland’s most expensive and polarizing mistake
Maybe things would have been just as bad if Cleveland hadn’t picked a quarterback accused of bad behavior by so many women, but we’ll ever know. The post Deshaun Watson is Cleveland’s most expensive a...
MS NOW
Sep 13, 2026 - ms.now
Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Sunday of competitive risks from China, and Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader, said Congress should start regulatory talks this week.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
How Iran’s Hard-liners Blew Up the Peace Deal with Trump
Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran’s president was furious when he found out.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
Iran Expected to Meet With Gulf Arab States as Mideast Conflict Widens
Talks are expected tomorrow, officials said, as a ship was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian allies in Yemen said they had launched a new attack on Saudi Arabia.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career
Mr. Paxton, the Texas attorney general now running for the U.S. Senate, was accused of abusing the power of his office to protect a campaign donor. He was acquitted on all counts.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
Angie Nixon, Candidate for Senate, Takes Florida by Storm
The Democratic nominee for Senate faces strong headwinds in a decidedly Republican-leaning state. She has been a fighter, and an underdog, for years.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
OpenAI boss and Elon Musk back calls to put brakes on ‘reckless’ AI development
Rare show of unity from rival developers after safety warnings from Anthropic boss and AI researchersAnalysis: critics perplexed and suspicious of call for a slowdownThe Guardian view: humanity cannot...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Kamala Harris’s California home targeted by trespasser, officials say
Former vice-president and her husband were not home when person entered their property, no arrests were madeLaw enforcement officials and a spokesperson for former vice-president Kamala Harris said a ...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in lake
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and pilot swim to safety after plane made emergency landing in lakeA Republican congressman said he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling ...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Putin would rather keep killing than admit he’s lost. As a winter of misery looms in Ukraine, Nato must step in | Simon Tisdall
The Russian leader is ploughing on with his forever war – and each day is a crime against humanity. Western democracies cannot simply sit on their handsUkraine’s people face a winter from hell. Thwart...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why is the Trump administration calling bike lanes ‘DEI’? | Dave Schilling
The government apparently has an issue with paths for cyclists. Take it from someone who can’t ride a bike: this makes no senseI’m out of gas. Not metaphorically. Literally, my car has the barest mini...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Many professionals take continuing education. Let’s add etiquette classes | Gene Marks
This type of training is needed now more than ever, as the American workplace gets more and more diverseAs a certified public accountant, I’m required to earn at least 80 hours every two years of cont...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Russian parliamentary elections: glimpses of weakness behind the facade | Editorial
The Kremlin’s clumsy efforts to engineer the outcome reveal growing anxiety about the public mood and a war that is failingVladimir Putin’s authoritarian powers are not constrained by elections, but h...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
The AfD won a shock election in Germany. Elon Musk was thrilled
The billionaire and the party have developed a symbiotic relationship to spread their far-right views both in Germany and the USThe Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party rattled European politics th...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trade unions, MPs and donors urge Burnham to revisit party funding rules
PM has so far declined to insert curbs on UK-based donors, despite £72m donations from billionaires to Reform UKTrade unions, MPs and donors have urged the government to look again at party funding ru...
The Guardian
Sep 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump downplays warnings of AI risks as he cites rivalry with China
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".
BBC News
Sep 13, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Will the economy motivate voters? This Central Valley swing district could be a test
The 22nd District is one of fewer than two dozen toss-up races nationwide that will likely determine which party controls the U.S. House in the second half of President Trump's term.
World & Nation
Sep 13, 2026 - latimes.com
How the Washington Commanders mishandled selling T-shirts with the team’s old name and logo
Other companies with racist names and logos have been faced with the same trademark, but made better choices. The post How the Washington Commanders mishandled selling T-shirts with the team’s old nam...
MS NOW
Sep 13, 2026 - ms.now
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries
The U.S. president denied that his war on Iran was responsible for surging diesel prices, but a senior European official said Trump was using Kyiv as a scapegoat.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 13, 2026 - politico.eu
Saudi Arabia faces mounting threats from Iran and its allies
It's a nightmare scenario for Saudi Arabia, and it has sent jitters through global markets. The post Saudi Arabia faces mounting threats from Iran and its allies appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Sep 12, 2026 - ms.now
Conspiracists and Supporters Collide at Charlie Kirk’s Memorial
We went to Charlie Kirk’s one-year memorial service at the site of his death. And it was full of contradictions—conspiracy theorists colliding with diehard supporters and counter protesters. September...
Mother Jones
Sep 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s DOJ Is Reportedly Investigating Gavin Newsom’s Travel Funding
The Justice Department’s probe into Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, is related to his international travel and how it was paid for, according to subpoenas reviewed by the San F...
Mother Jones
Sep 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trespasser stopped at Kamala Harris’ Malibu property
The former vice president and her husband were not home at the time.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 12, 2026 - politico.com
Love, serve, fight: A son, a Marine and a CIA operative on life after 9/11
Each suffered. Each responded uniquely. Each sees vital lessons for the future. The post Love, serve, fight: A son, a Marine and a CIA operative on life after 9/11 appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Sep 12, 2026 - ms.now
Top AI leaders propose slowing down AI development
Calls for restraint from the CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI follow dire warnings about threats posed by artificial intelligence. The post Top AI leaders propose slowing down AI development appeared firs...
MS NOW
Sep 12, 2026 - ms.now
Ted Cruz Pushed His College Sports Bill on ESPN—and Was Booed Mercilessly
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was on the receiving end of a nearly 10-minute chorus of boos on Saturday morning ahead of the heavyweight college football matchup between Texas and Ohio State, during an inte...
Mother Jones
Sep 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Elon Musk Spends $100 Million on Anti-Trans Ads Targeting Dems in Midterm Races
Some of the candidates being targeted have already capitulated to the right on trans rights.
Truthout
Sep 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Court Blocks Trump’s “Loyalty Question” on Civil Service Job Applications
Unions sued over the question, which asks job applicants to share how they would further the president's agenda.
Truthout
Sep 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Federal Court Rules Trump Admin Can’t Keep Aging Michigan Coal Plant Open
The ruling is one of the first successful legal challenges to the administration's use of “energy emergency” powers.