Liberal Reporting for 2026-09-20
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 80 articles from 14 sites. We chose these from 593 articles found on 17 sites.
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Mother Jones, MS NOW, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Vox, The Intercept, The Guardian, Truthout, NYT > Top Stories, ProPublica, The Atlantic, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, World & Nation, U.S. News.
Your Questions About Trump, Putin, and Russia’s Election Interference Answered
On Friday morning, I hosted a Reddit AMA, in which participants could ask me anything. But the questions were practically all related to my new book: How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and ...
Mother Jones
Sep 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
Why this Florida Republican just went on the record criticizing Trump’s immigration policies
Maria Elvira Salazar called out the president less than two years after winning her district by 20 points. The post Why this Florida Republican just went on the record criticizing Trump’s immigration...
MS NOW
Sep 19, 2026 - ms.now
The clues in ICE’s mass detention court losses that point to a win at SCOTUS
A look at the appeals courts reveals how the justices may view the fight.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - politico.com
Ben Shapiro and the MAGA civil war over the right way to demonize immigrants
A Republican candidate’s racist post about University of Texas football fans sparked a battle on the right between polite xenophobes and overt bigots. The post Ben Shapiro and the MAGA civil war over ...
MS NOW
Sep 19, 2026 - ms.now
Democrats’ Influencer Era Has Arrived
Democrats are turning influencers into an essential part of their midterm strategy. But the party hasn't figured out the rules of engagement.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - politico.com
Why Trump’s Latino voters are fleeing him
Early voting signs on the doors of the Miami Beach North Shore Branch Public Library in Miami Beach, Florida, on December 7, 2025. | Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images In 2024...
Vox
Sep 19, 2026 - vox.com
Mike Waltz Has Quietly Signaled He’s Looking Past the UN
The former national security adviser has managed to stay in the spotlight despite his exile in New York.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s new Fed chair passed an easy test. The bigger ones are yet to come.
The president has long lobbied for lower interest rates. The Fed still voted to raise them this week. The post Trump’s new Fed chair passed an easy test. The bigger ones are yet to come. appeared firs...
MS NOW
Sep 19, 2026 - ms.now
In Rare Move, Democrats Try to Block a Sale of Bombs to Israel
The top Democrats on the House and Senate foreign affairs committees this week announced their intent to block a $2.8 billion sale of 60,000 one-ton bombs to Israel. It’s an unusual move—and one with ...
Mother Jones
Sep 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
Decision on Charging Renee Good and Alex Pretti’s Killers Looms Over Minneapolis DA Race
A former public defender and former federal prosecutor both say they’ll make the right call on charging the federal immigration agents who killed Pretti and Good. The post Decision on Charging Renee G...
The Intercept
Sep 19, 2026 - theintercept.com
Farm-state Republicans are having a cow over Trump's beef imports as Election Day approaches
The move to import foreign beef infuriated Republicans in farm states facing tough reelections — and gave Democrats and independents a rare opening with rural voters.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - politico.com
Without federal action, candidates for governor see an opening on AI
They were already taking on data centers as a Big Tech boogeyman. Now, they have to take on artificial intelligence itself.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s foreign policy recklessness is coming home to roost
The president’s actions overseas eventually have an effect here at home. The post Trump’s foreign policy recklessness is coming home to roost appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Sep 19, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s pressure campaign looms over the Smithsonian’s search for next leader
Former Smithsonian directors say the institution needs the right leader to navigate the president’s attacks while staying true to telling a factual story of U.S. history.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - politico.com
Hispanic voters’ support for Trump wanes over economy and immigration
Polls show voters who helped elect president unhappy – and may be willing to vote Democrat in midtermsHispanic voters who helped re-elect Donald Trump in 2024 are discontent with his second-term econo...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Policy to Rapidly Deport Migrants to Third Countries
The decision found that immigrants must have an opportunity to challenge their removal if they fear for their safety.
Truthout
Sep 19, 2026 - truthout.org
Hundreds form human chain around Kennedy Center to protest Trump’s plans for arts venue
The “Hands Off the Arts” demonstration was held in response to Donald Trump’s threats to demolish the Kennedy Center and his push to put his name on it. The post Hundreds form human chain around Kenne...
MS NOW
Sep 19, 2026 - ms.now
Newsom Signs Bills Meant to Prevent Trump’s Interference in Midterms
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed legislation that would make it illegal to interfere with ballots or election records in response to efforts by the president to restrict voting.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Dutch riot police break up far-right protest in The Hague after violence erupts
Authorities ban anti-immigration march after fireworks and other projectiles thrown at officers in city centre parkDutch riot police dispersed several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague on Satu...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
What to Know About Trump’s New “Infinite” Greenland Deal
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland to give the US “permanent control over security, and all other needs,” in Greenlan...
Mother Jones
Sep 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
MS NOW, CNN, Politico denied entry to White House after Trump ban
The move could pose another First Amendment test for the Trump administration, which has faced legal challenges over efforts to restrict press access based on an outlet’s coverage. The post MS NOW, CN...
MS NOW
Sep 19, 2026 - ms.now
The US air force admitted to deploying weapons in space. Don’t expect the White House to explain why
The revelation ‘left experts scratching their heads at exactly what Donald Trump has in his cosmic arsenal’In Hollywood at least, space weapons are a relatively simple concept. The good guys, from Cap...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children
Exclusive: key White House loyalist orchestrating multi-agency effort condemned by critics as cruel and racistStephen Miller is leading an unprecedented and intense White House drive across a host of ...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Kevin Warsh may be the adult in the room. But can he calm the US economy?
Fed chair presided over unanimous decision to raise interest rates despite intense campaign from White HouseIn the end, Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve acquitted itself well. For all the uncertainty he ...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
“Our Dear Friend Umar”: How We Uncovered That a Russian Oligarch Bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding
The post “Our Dear Friend Umar”: How We Uncovered That a Russian Oligarch Bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Sep 19, 2026 - propublica.org
Inside the White House media ban
Many senior staff were surprised by the directive, which happened while chief of staff Susie Wiles was out of town.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - politico.com
Creating a Kill Switch to Shut Down a Rogue A.I. Is Harder Than It Sounds
A bipartisan group in Congress and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California have floated ideas for building a mechanism that would instantly power down an A.I. system. Only no one really knows how.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Maga wants more babies. But they don’t seem too worried about miscarriages in ICE detention |
Officials lack data on miscarriages after October 2025. Detained women aren’t getting the prenatal healthcare they needMaga men have babies on the brain. They may not all be interested in changing dia...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
The AI threat keeping scientists up at night
AI will be the death of me. And you. And everyone we know. At least, this is what a growing number of technologists and policymakers fear. Last week, a lead researcher at Anthropic declared that th...
Vox
Sep 19, 2026 - vox.com
POLITICO, MS NOW and CNN journalists denied access to White House after Trump media ban
Reporters with the outlets were turned away when they arrived at the gate Saturday.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - politico.com
Revenge of the labor movement: Democrats with union backgrounds aim to retake Congress
Meet the candidates with labor ties vying for Senate and House seats in midterm races. Most of the nominees are Democrats as the party looks to rebuild support among working-class votersThe US labor m...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘My fear was too great’: the Pussy Riot member recruited by Russian spies to inform on fellow activists
Exclusive: In her first media interview since fleeing Russia, Rita Flores describes her three years of being run by the FSBFirst came the blackmail and death threats to secure cooperation, then came a...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
John Wilson on his unlikely concrete movie: ‘There might be a kind of sickness in shooting things this way’
The creator of How To with John Wilson has returned with his first film, a documentary about how to sell a documentary about concreteAs mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has frequently demonstrat...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Republicans Distancing Themselves From Trump
Panelists joined to discuss how some Republicans are responding to the president ahead of the midterms.
The Atlantic
Sep 19, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Pentagon Is Undercounting US Death Toll Amid Iran War, Washington Post Reports
The report raises questions regarding the military’s line-of-duty investigations following service member deaths.
Truthout
Sep 19, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Says He’s Banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico From the White House
“These outrageous attacks only demonstrate how scared he is of an informed public,” said one press freedom advocate.
Truthout
Sep 19, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump says Don Jr. repaid Russian oligarch who spent hundreds of thousands on wedding celebrations
President Donald Trump defended the arrangement as “totally allowed” but said Donald Trump Jr. told him he would reimburse Umar Kremlev for bankrolling the celebrations. The post Trump says Don Jr. re...
MS NOW
Sep 19, 2026 - ms.now
Sherrod Brown Tries a New Retort to Criticism on Transgender Issues
A spot from the Senate candidate in Ohio seeks to dismiss the Republican Party’s focus on transgender rights as a distraction from economic issues.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
MS Now, CNN and Politico say reporters have been denied access to White House
President said he was banning journalists from those organizations, saying of their coverage: ‘You get sick of it.’Journalists from three US outlets were denied access to the White House grounds on Sa...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
China bogeyman looms large over American firms’ AI doomsday scenario
Silicon Valley China hawks, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei among them, fear the country surpassing US’s AI lead as much as superintelligence destroying humanityWhen reporters asked Donald Trump this week ...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘It’s almost impossible not to feel inspired’: how the story of Terry Fox fired up Canada’s patriotic spirit again
Canada’s citizens are finding unity again in the story of the man who ran cross-country on one leg to raise awareness for children’s cancer researchRob Stickle was six years old and waiting to see The...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Burning forests, emptying rivers, €180bn in damage: Europe’s politicians face reckoning after ‘summer of truth’
Amid record-shattering heatwaves and popular demand for climate action, why are politicians often timid or in denial?It was, according to the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, the “...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Unease in ‘newly independent’ Piddington as world media and Danny Tommo descend
As villagers take stock following symbolic vote, some fear far-right weaponisation of asylum dispute and influx of ‘masked people like in Dover’The first significant event in the newly independent pri...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
From ovations in Venice to death threats in Israel: the extreme responses to NAZA documentary
As Gaza documentary wins cinematic acclaim, its directors face vitriol in Israel amid a febrile election campaignFirst there was a moment of stunned silence. Then, in the Sala Grande, the main screeni...
The Guardian
Sep 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban
Three reporters were blocked from the White House grounds Saturday morning, a day after President Trump said CNN, Politico, and MS NOW would be banned for reporting "FICTION and LIES."
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - npr.org
Ever wonder how the Fed's interest rate actually works? We've got answers
The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates this week for the first time this year. So how does it actually work? And what does it mean for the economy — and the rest of us? Here are some answers.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - npr.org
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia's parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine's regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - npr.org
Journalists report being denied White House access after Trump bans some outlets
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.
BBC News
Sep 19, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.
BBC News
Sep 19, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Ratcliffe 'must go' says Man Utd Muslim fan group
The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club says United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe "must go" after he spoke out against immigration and said the country was "on the slide".
BBC News
Sep 19, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Lopez: We don't need AI to threaten the future of humanity. We've got Trump's climate policies
Trump's ambitious assault on the planet is fueling climate activism.
World & Nation
Sep 19, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump Is Betting on the Wrong Europe
The far-right parties the White House favors have a foreign-policy agenda that won’t serve American interests.
The Atlantic
Sep 19, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Black and African Studies Programs Are Disappearing From College Campuses
Over a dozen public and private colleges and universities in the US have closed, merged, or scaled back these programs.
Truthout
Sep 19, 2026 - truthout.org
Diverse Texas campus bonds in anger after candidate’s racist post
University of Texas students rebuked the racist attack on South Asians by Republican Bo French.
U.S. News
Sep 19, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Farmers want relief from Congress. Here’s the holdup.
The current farm bill expires at the end of September, but most of the funding for programs in the law will not run out until the end of the year.
U.S. News
Sep 19, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
How the surging cost of going out is changing American life
With the cost of concerts, sports games and restaurants far outpacing inflation, more people are staying home.
U.S. News
Sep 19, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
ICE Revives Former “Hellhole” Prison — And Hires the Same Company To Run It
At Leavenworth, former workers say CoreCivic made conditions dangerous, which led to a near-death attack. The post ICE Revives Former “Hellhole” Prison — And Hires the Same Company To Run It appeared ...
The Intercept
Sep 18, 2026 - theintercept.com
Judge Denies Efforts to End Oversight of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office as Racial Profiling of Latinos Persists
The post Judge Denies Efforts to End Oversight of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office as Racial Profiling of Latinos Persists appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Sep 18, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump says he landed deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland
In the past, Denmark and Greenland has repeatedly said the island is not for sale and condemned reports of the U.S. gathering intelligence there. The post Trump says he landed deal with Denmark to bol...
MS NOW
Sep 18, 2026 - ms.now
Robert Kraft Claims His Donations Help Palestinians. Turns Out He’s Funding Friends of the IDF.
An analysis of tax forms by The Intercept show Kraft’s charity and LLC have donated to Friends of the IDF and AIPAC’s super PAC. The post Robert Kraft Claims His Donations Help Palestinians. Turns Out...
The Intercept
Sep 18, 2026 - theintercept.com
What Trump’s threat to demolish the Kennedy Center brings to mind
The president’s tantrum is worse than unpresidential. The post What Trump’s threat to demolish the Kennedy Center brings to mind appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Sep 18, 2026 - ms.now
The Kennedy Center Is Just Trump’s Latest Hostage
Donald Trump has lurched, in short order, from would-be savior to abductor of the Kennedy Center, replacing vows to restore the facility’s greatness with a threat to demolish it if he can’t put his na...
Mother Jones
Sep 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Administration Faces Second Lawsuit to Keep ICE Agents Away From Polls
Groups argue federal law prohibits “armed men” at election sites, and agents’ presence causes voter intimidation.
Truthout
Sep 18, 2026 - truthout.org
Your questions about the AI apocalypse, answered
Protesters during a "Stop the AI Race" demonstration calling for a slowdown in the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems outside City Hall in San Francisco, California, on September ...
Vox
Sep 18, 2026 - vox.com
What Else Is the Pentagon Hiding From Us?
More US military personnel have reportedly died during the ongoing Iran war than the Pentagon has shared publicly, the latest and most serious evidence of the Trump administration’s ongoing cover-up a...
Mother Jones
Sep 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
It’s the End of the World as Chat Pile Knows It
I grew up in a highly insular environment, never knowing—let alone interacting with—the outside world, in part due to my family’s history with war and struggle in Vietnam. I can’t fully understand the...
Mother Jones
Sep 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s new press ban
President Donald Trump walks from the Oval Office to speak at a Rose Garden dinner at the White House on September 17, 2026. | Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a d...
Vox
Sep 18, 2026 - vox.com
Appeals court says Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy is unlawful
The decision marks a major setback for the administration, which has removed tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants to countries where they are not citizens.
U.S. News
Sep 18, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
US and Denmark reach new agreement on defense and investment in Greenland
The agreement is expected to be signed next week at the U.N.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 18, 2026 - politico.com
Markey Moves to Block $5B US Bombs Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Escalation
The State Department’s announcement of the sale comes as the administration is also pursuing a US-Saudi nuclear deal.
Truthout
Sep 18, 2026 - truthout.org
Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google sued over call to ‘pace’ AI development
The lawsuit alleges comments about need to “pace the frontier” of AI represent illegal coordination between competitors.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 18, 2026 - politico.com
Nicolle Wallace: Trump family’s ‘astronomical’ corruption can’t be a punch line
The MS NOW host said the family’s “conflicts of interest and self-dealing and national security risks” have become “part of the Trump brand.” The post Nicolle Wallace: Trump family’s ‘astronomical’ co...
MS NOW
Sep 18, 2026 - ms.now
The Guardian view on NAZA’s persecuted directors: journalism is not treason | Editorial
Politicians who threaten filmmakers rather than investigate alleged military crimes expose not strength but a leadership frightened of the evidenceAcross Israel, politicians, military leaders and much...
The Guardian
Sep 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Five Great Reads: End times fascists, battling patriarchy in the climate crisis, and why Kylie still lives in our heads
The Guardian’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Jacqui Housden and Miles HerbertGet this in your inbox every weekend. Sign up for Five Great Reads hereHello and we...
The Guardian
Sep 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Says He Has a “Big Decision” to Make: Whether to “Annihilate” Iran
The president has repeatedly expressed his willingness to commit war crimes and atrocities against Iran.
Truthout
Sep 18, 2026 - truthout.org
Immigrants using food stamps or Medicaid can now be denied green cards
Use of tuition aid, free school lunch programs and more could be grounds for denying applications for legal permanent residency under a new rule. States and cities are suing.
U.S. News
Sep 18, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Speak at Your Own Risk
Donald Trump’s attacks on the First Amendment
The Atlantic
Sep 18, 2026 - theatlantic.com
“You Have a Strong and Steadfast Friend,” RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vaxxers
Kennedy’s remark comes as measles cases in the US are at their highest levels seen in decades.
Truthout
Sep 18, 2026 - truthout.org
Organizers Aim to Thwart Purchase of Israel Bonds by World’s Largest Investor
Palm Beach County, Florida, has invested $1 billion in Israel Bonds — more than any other single investor in the world.
Truthout
Sep 18, 2026 - truthout.org
There Are 0 Data Centers on Public Lands. Trump Is Considering Building 12.
The Trump administration quietly fast-tracked a data center project in Nevada earlier this year.