Liberal Reporting for 2026-09-21
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 58 articles from 12 sites. We chose these from 592 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, MS NOW, The Guardian, Mother Jones, World & Nation, U.S. News, NYT > Top Stories, BBC News, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, The Intercept, Truthout, The Atlantic.
‘He is kryptonite’: Republicans start breaking with Trump
Candidates in tight races are publicly distancing themselves from a president whose low approval rating is dragging the party down.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - politico.com
‘He needed to be more empathetic’: GOP donors say Trump missed the mark with latest AI comments
GOP donors see Trump brushing off public fears about AI as a problem. But they see affordability as an even bigger one.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - politico.com
The Company Trump Can’t Ignore
The president wanted to unleash AI. Then came Anthropic.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - politico.com
Rising mortgages are muddling the GOP’s housing message
Republicans promised a housing reset. They’re still blaming Biden.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - politico.com
Why the Kennedy Center stands out from the corporations Trump has mishandled
The ongoing Kennedy Center saga shows Trump does not appear to understand how corporate branding differs from nonprofit norms. The post Why the Kennedy Center stands out from the corporations Trump ha...
MS NOW
Sep 20, 2026 - ms.now
House Republican doubles down on jab at Trump’s immigration enforcement
Florida’s María Elvira Salazar warns Trump that advisers are ‘compromising his legacy’ and not showing ‘whole picture’María Elvira Salazar, the Republican congresswoman who has accused the president o...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
RFK Jr.’s movement now has corporate sponsors
The upcoming Make America Healthy Again Summit is brought to you by companies with business before the Health Department.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - politico.com
An Idaho County Banned Wind and Solar Projects. Some Locals Regret It.
This story was originally co-published by Canary Media and the Daily Yonder, and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Jeff Hough did not pull any punches. What his fellow Repu...
Mother Jones
Sep 20, 2026 - motherjones.com
I was a volunteer observer in immigration court. These are the children I won’t forget.
As the administration closes courthouse doors to observers and cuts off resources for legal representation, it is essential that we continue to show up — to watch, to document, to bear witness. The po...
MS NOW
Sep 20, 2026 - ms.now
Why Trump’s map wars matter
History teaches us that maps and the names, territories and landmarks they include or exclude always have political consequences. The post Why Trump’s map wars matter appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Sep 20, 2026 - ms.now
Montana has a clever solution to a real problem with elections. There’s just one catch.
Voters in Montana will weigh in on a new ballot initiative that will help decide whether corporations are allowed to spend money on elections in their state. The post Montana has a clever solution to ...
MS NOW
Sep 20, 2026 - ms.now
Trump embraced AI slop. Now it’s being turned against him — and Natalie Harp.
The president has set the rules for generative AI in our modern politics. At least for this round, he is losing. The post Trump embraced AI slop. Now it’s being turned against him — and Natalie Harp....
MS NOW
Sep 20, 2026 - ms.now
Danielle Wood wants to make productivity cool again
The chair of Australia's Productivity Commission says state-by-state rules, weak investment and patchy technology adoption are holding back the growth needed to lift living standards
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - politico.com
In a world of wars and climate crisis, a new leader could save the UN. But would Trump allow it? | Steve Bloomfield
As the organisation meets this week, it remains the best hope for restoring order. But it relies on goodwill from the US president – and that is lackingIf all goes to plan, at some stage in the coming...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘There’s a whipsaw nature to it’: how we’ve covered Donald Trump’s tumultuous trade wars
The erratic escalations and climbdowns by the US president have made covering trade disputes a high-octane affair. We spoke to some of our business reporters and our correspondent in Toronto about how...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says his planned arch will now become ‘top grade military complex’
The president said the facility in Washington would house “large numbers of drones” and ammunition, “plus Snipers” on the roof. The post Trump says his planned arch will now become ‘top grade military...
MS NOW
Sep 20, 2026 - ms.now
What Trump’s new ‘ban on the free press’ is really about
Fights over who gets into the Oval Office may seem like vanity, but they decide how much Americans get to see of their own government. The post What Trump’s new ‘ban on the free press’ is really about...
MS NOW
Sep 20, 2026 - ms.now
Gavin Newsom signs election security bills to thwart federal interference by Trump
Bills signed by California governor safeguard vote by mail and make seizing ballots or election records a felonyCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom has signed off on a package of bills aimed at bolsterin...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Andy Burnham faces a weakened Trump – but the president remains unpredictable
The PM hopes to be firmer with the US leader than his predecessor without provoking diplomatic warfare, as the Iran war weighs on the UK economyNo international relationship has more power to determin...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says his triumphal arch to be ‘top grade military complex’
The president says the monument would house drones, snipers and ammunition.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - politico.com
‘People are pissed off’: anger at the elite and the establishment is fueling this year’s midterms
Coming midterm elections are starting to be framed not as right versus left but instead the ‘well-fed versus the fed-up’Brian Leeland, a 79-year-old Democratic voter in Detroit, had enough. Frustrated...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Farage says he wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE czar to help secure UK border
Reform leader also tells US event Europe should have ‘more sensible view’ of president’s administrationNigel Farage has said he wants to “hijack” Donald Trump’s hardline ICE adviser and bring him to t...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
Embattled Friedrich Merz faces nervous wait while far-right Alternative für Deutschland party targets further gainsVoters in two German states are going to the polls with the political future of the e...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Which leader from history does the world need now?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsLast week’s replies: What wo...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
California Republicans walk a tightrope as Trump jumps into midterms campaigning
California Republicans running in the state's most competitive House races are appearing to keep some measure of public distance from Trump ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
World & Nation
Sep 20, 2026 - latimes.com
Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ as he opens concert
The comments came after a tumultuous week that began with rapper Macklemore, Sheeran's original U.S. opener, being dropped in response to exclaiming “Free Palestine” during an earlier show in New Jers...
MS NOW
Sep 20, 2026 - ms.now
She cheered a teen protest against ICE. Police charged her with a crime.
A local political feud over a high school protest became a brief national fixation when police charged a woman with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
U.S. News
Sep 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Markwayne Mullin Lost His Pick to Lead ICE, as He Struggles to Prove His Toughness on Immigration
Markwayne Mullin is working to overcome hard-liners’ doubts about his leadership, his position undermined by missteps with the White House.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers
The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘An out-of-touch Silicon Valley radical’: meet Trump’s AI whisperer pushing for limited regulation
David Sacks convinced Trump against any restrictions on AI – putting the White House out of step with its own partyAs lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in the US have joined together calling for ...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign
Tensions grow as Trump tells Fox News he is considering ‘wiping Iran out’ after attacks on Riyadh by Houthi rebelsGovernments across the Middle East are bracing for an escalation of violence after Ira...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
BBC News
Sep 20, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.
BBC News
Sep 20, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
In China, A.I. Is Moving Forward While the Economy Lags Behind
As Xi Jinping arrives in the United States this week for a state visit, China’s advances in artificial intelligence will be in the air. Less discussed: China’s economy in its worst shape in decades.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Troy Jackson, a Progressive Brawler, Tries to Flip a Senate Seat in Maine
Mr. Jackson landed in the race unexpectedly. Democrats are hoping he can unseat Susan Collins, a Republican, in their bid to retake the Senate.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Abdul-El Sayed, a Democrat, Has an Unlikely Defender: Tucker Carlson
Mr. Carlson, the far-right podcaster, has promoted Dr. El-Sayed’s comments and sharply criticized his Republican rival in a key Senate race. Strategists are scratching their heads.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections
Far-right AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and leftwing Die Linke on course for victory in BerlinGermany’s embattled chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has vowed to stay in office and fight for futu...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Are global stock markets heading for a crash?
Economies thrown into renewed turmoil as AI debt, Iran war and soaring government bond yields fuel alarmAt the height of the summer, the mood was optimistic in the world’s financial capitals. Powered ...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ms Rachel, the controversial queen of toddler TV: ‘My goal isn’t to be the most liked. It’s to help kids and speak the truth’
Her catchy videos have racked up billions of views, but Rachel Accurso’s statements on everything from Gaza to LGBTQ rights have caused a stir. She talks about screen time, song fatigue and speculatio...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
China’s stranglehold on rare earths must be ended, says hopeful supplier to EU
Rafael Moreno, whose company has opened demo plant in Brazil, says market is ‘nervous’ as Trump-Xi summit loomsThe head of a mining company hoping to supply the EU with rare earths in two years’ time ...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I have nothing in the UK at all’: British man torn from his Swedish wife and home
Charles lands at Heathrow with just two bags and nowhere to go as a result of Brexit and Stockholm’s hardline immigration positionDoubled over a Heathrow baggage trolley, the former British business d...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pizza dough and TV prison dramas: how Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe survived jail in Iran
Former charity worker tells Big Brue festival in Somerset of the strange comforts that helped her during imprisonmentIt is a TV show about women confined to prison in the US, but Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcl...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
I was asked to write a new Miss Marple, so I sent her to the Alps
Her last case was 50 years ago, written by Agatha Christie just before she died. Could I really follow in the footsteps of the Queen of Crime?When I was asked to write the first full-length Miss Marpl...
The Guardian
Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legalit...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Sep 20, 2026 - npr.org
Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers
Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.
BBC News
Sep 20, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Danny Dyer and Becky Hill join water industry protest
Activists are calling for the water industry to be returned to public ownership.
BBC News
Sep 20, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Trump says planned 250-foot arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers
The president’s post about the 250-foot arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery comes as veterans groups, historic preservationists and others attempt to stop the project.
U.S. News
Sep 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
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
Trump asked budget chief to draft order bringing health research funding under his control
The move came after the NIH director refused Trump’s request to cut Harvard grants in an Oval Office meeting.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 19, 2026 - politico.com
Trump is trying to ban the facts because they’re unflattering, not because they’re ‘fake’
The president’s ban on White House access for MS NOW, CNN and Politico marks an unprecedented and escalatory assault on journalism — the president, in the Oval Office on Friday, even described his dec...
MS NOW
Sep 19, 2026 - ms.now
I’m an MS NOW White House reporter. Trump’s press ban locked me out.
On Friday afternoon, the president banned MS NOW, Politico and CNN reporters from the White House. The next morning, my press badge was taken away. The post I’m an MS NOW White House reporter. Trump’...
MS NOW
Sep 19, 2026 - ms.now
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
These Black Los Angeles Residents May Soon Receive Environmental Reparations
This story was originally published by Capital B and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As a child in the 1950s and ’60s, Regina Martin became so used to the oil pumpjacks n...
Mother Jones
Sep 19, 2026 - motherjones.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 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.