Liberal Reporting for 2026-10-07
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 98 articles from 15 sites. We chose these from 602 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Mother Jones, ProPublica, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, MS NOW, The Guardian, The Intercept, NYT > Top Stories, Democracy Now! Audio, Truthout, The Atlantic, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, Vox, U.S. News, World & Nation.
Christian Nationalism’s Grip on American Faith Is Finally Breaking
Like many conservative evangelical pastors with whom I had worked for almost four decades, Rev. David Corbett is a mild-mannered, white-haired, avuncular 75-year-old who carries a handgun on his belt ...
Mother Jones
Oct 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
The post More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Oct 6, 2026 - projects.propublica.org
As Trump voters sour, Vance is changing his tune
The vice president’s approach comes as the White House grapples with a series of brutal polls and the possibility of losing control of the House and Senate.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - politico.com
Out of Sight in North Florida: Life Inside Deportation Depot
Last month, I wrote about a DHS Office of Inspector General report that revealed alarming conditions inside Alligator Alcatraz, an immigrant detention center opened last summer in the Everglades that ...
Mother Jones
Oct 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
John Thune hopes to flood a ‘big map’ with a GOP money wave
The Senate majority leader says he’s focused on “resources” as the final pre-midterm sprint begins.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - politico.com
“The Trump administration has long reminded me of ‘The Lion King’’: Joe Scarborough answers reader questions
The post “The Trump administration has long reminded me of ‘The Lion King’’: Joe Scarborough answers reader questions appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 6, 2026 - ms.now
Inside Byron Donalds’ campaign to court Black voters in Florida
Donalds could be the first Black governor of the state. But he’s working on peeling away a voting bloc that has traditionally been the backbone of the Democratic Party.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - politico.com
I’ve Covered Death Row Cases for Nearly a Decade. What Happened to Christa Pike Wasn’t an Anomaly.
The post I’ve Covered Death Row Cases for Nearly a Decade. What Happened to Christa Pike Wasn’t an Anomaly. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Oct 6, 2026 - propublica.org
Republicans are learning the downside of safe seats
Candidates who haven’t faced a competitive general election campaign are struggling with scrutiny. The post Republicans are learning the downside of safe seats appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 6, 2026 - ms.now
In Michigan, Muslim and Jewish voters are divided on Abdul El-Sayed. They share the same fear.
Focus groups in metro Detroit found a Senate race shaped by economic strain and, for Muslim and Jewish voters, a hostility they call the worst of their lifetimes. The post In Michigan, Muslim and Jewi...
MS NOW
Oct 6, 2026 - ms.now
Trump is conditioning foreign aid on deals
The State Department’s new approach to foreign aid is changing the way the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works abroad.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - politico.com
Veteran conservative lawyer quits Trump’s interior department and warns of ‘assault on the rule of law’
John Murdock had been working for the agency for 18 years and his resignation comes during an exodus of longtime federal workers and scientists An 18-year veteran of the US Department of the Interior ...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
LA mayor slams Trump’s comments suggesting Iran could ‘take out’ city
In an interview with MS NOW’s Peter Alexander, Karen Bass called the president’s comments “completely irresponsible.” The post LA mayor slams Trump’s comments suggesting Iran could ‘take out’ city app...
MS NOW
Oct 6, 2026 - ms.now
JD Vance and Ted Cruz are fighting for control of the GOP. The problem? Neither is called Trump | Arwa Mahdawi
Having seemingly written off the midterms, the Republican bigwigs are making their pitches for 2028. But the current commander-in-chief could be looking closer to homeThe US midterm elections are a mo...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
“They Knew, They Lied”: Fire Survivors Bring Their Fight to the Supreme Court’s Steps
On Monday morning outside the Supreme Court, as Justices heard arguments concerning a landmark climate liability lawsuit, a rally organized by the Center for Climate Integrity and Fossil Free Media dr...
Mother Jones
Oct 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
The U.S. Military Struggles to Protect Its Bases Amid Failing Iran War
From Jordan to Kuwait to the United Kingdom, U.S. outposts are increasingly vulnerable to attack. The post The U.S. Military Struggles to Protect Its Bases Amid Failing Iran War appeared first on The ...
The Intercept
Oct 6, 2026 - theintercept.com
Woman shot 5 times by Border Patrol agent in Chicago sues government
Lawyers for Marimar Martinez filed the lawsuit on the anniversary of the shooting, saying the officer lied about her using her car as a weapon. The post Woman shot 5 times by Border Patrol agent in C...
MS NOW
Oct 6, 2026 - ms.now
Trump administration unveils plan to tie high birth and marriage rates to transit funding
The federal government is seeking to revamp a national program that supports rail and bus rapid transit.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes
Polls show GOP candidates trailing Democrats in Senate races, and Republicans also struggling in House contestsThirty days remain until the midterm elections, and Donald Trump and his Republican allie...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump 2.0 is targeting US protesters with ‘antifa’ charges. Activists started a union to fight back
NSPM-7 Defendants Union plans to offer legal clinics, media training and more to people facing prosecution for protestDarío Sánchez is facing state charges related to a protest he did not attend. Indi...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pedro Sánchez is a master of the political comeback. But calling a snap election in Spain may be a gamble too far | Paolo Gerbaudo
A thriving economy, a model green transition, social advances – Spain’s PM shouldn’t be in trouble. Yet he is, and it’s a lesson for progressives everywhereTo progressives across the west, Spain has b...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
New Jersey congresswoman faces deadline in Trump case days after giving birth
LaMonica McIver is only the 15th member of Congress have a baby while serving, and also the only member indicted for visiting ICE facilityA US congresswoman who just gave birth to a baby girl faces a ...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Republicans invest in South Carolina race as the definition of ‘longshot’ quickly changes
It’s reached the point at which Donald Trump sees Dr. Annie Andrews as worth attacking, which speaks volumes about her race. The post Republicans invest in South Carolina race as the definition of ‘lo...
MS NOW
Oct 6, 2026 - ms.now
Roy Moore’s Supreme Court petition rejected as justices start new term
The high court has shown no interest in helping the former Alabama chief justice salvage an $8.2 million defamation award. The post Roy Moore’s Supreme Court petition rejected as justices start new te...
MS NOW
Oct 6, 2026 - ms.now
Justice Alito says he is ‘not pleased’ with what Trump has been saying about the Supreme Court
In an interview with The Associated Press, Alito also said accusations that his decisions are aligned with Trump’s MAGA movement are “offensive.” The post Justice Alito says he is ‘not pleased’ with w...
MS NOW
Oct 6, 2026 - ms.now
Judge’s active role at PR firm prompts ethics complaint from senators
Democratic Sens. Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are calling out Judge Jennifer Mascott for actively managing a Washington public affairs firm while on the bench.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - politico.com
I witnessed the Pinochet regime’s fall. It offers hope – and a warning – for the US | Ariel Dorfman
November’s midterms bring parallels with a moment in October 1988. But Pinochet’s exit wasn’t the end of his influenceA malignant, monomaniacal president, deeply unpopular, faces an election that coul...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
A Federal Judge Slams the Brakes on Big Bend Border Wall Construction
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Federal Judge Kathleen Cardone granted a preliminary injunction Friday to h...
Mother Jones
Oct 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Key Witness Against Richard Glossip Just Returned to Court. It Didn’t Go Well.
Decades after blaming Glossip for his own actions, Justin Sneed is less credible than ever — and prosecutors know it. The post The Key Witness Against Richard Glossip Just Returned to Court. It Didn’t...
The Intercept
Oct 6, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump tries to rationalize his contradictory stances on voting by mail
The president wants the Republican base to believe mail-in voting is a corrupt scourge. He also wants them to consider doing it anyway. The post Trump tries to rationalize his contradictory stances on...
MS NOW
Oct 6, 2026 - ms.now
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.6.26: Abbott to skip Trump’s event in Texas this week
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.6.26: Abbott to skip Trump’s event in Texas this week appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 6, 2026 - ms.now
Ken Paxton’s secret weapon: Ted Cruz
Cruz is boosting Paxton with fundraising and advice as he mulls his own political future.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - politico.com
U.S. Trade Deficit Hits 17-Month High Despite Trump’s Tariffs
Imports and the trade deficit have ballooned in recent months, defying the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce it through tariffs.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
How Trump’s Tariff War With Canada Ensnared the Can-Am Spyder
The Can-Am Spyder has a devoted fan base across the United States. Now it’s a casualty in the trade war with Canada.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Using the presidency to line his pockets’: could claims of corruption fuel backlash against Trump?
Experts say president is vulnerable amid discontent over rising prices – and the US public has ample cause for complaintCan the Iran war cost Trump in the US midterm elections? Your questions answered...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Republican rebukes Trump for suggesting Iran could ‘take out’ LA or San Diego
Congressional candidate Jim Desmond says he ‘served to protect Americans, not write off American cities’A Republican candidate in San Diego has criticized Donald Trump after the US president suggested...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Rightwing ‘great replacement’ fears mask tech's real great replacement | Jason Stanley
While adherents to the racist theory condemn a shadowy global elite, Silicon Valley is working toward the replacement of humans with AIAcross the world, “great replacement” theory has been employed ag...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on the French school protests: the political class needs to heed the voice of students | Editorial
A generation facing unprecedented challenges deserves better than an underfunded education systemOne of the most famous slogans in France’s May 1968 student protests declared “L’imagination au pouvoir...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
US households pay 62% more for water than they did a decade ago, study finds
For-profit water corporations, federal cuts and climate crisis are ‘supercharging water rate hikes’, study co-author saysUS households are paying 62% more for drinking water than they did a decade ago...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned.
The post Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Oct 6, 2026 - propublica.org
Democracy Now! 2026-10-06 Tuesday
Headlines for October 06, 2026; French High School Students Lead Mass Protests over School Funding, Inequality; Thousands Arrested; Ebola Death Toll in DRC Tops 4,000; Trump USAID Cuts Fuel Outbreak; ...
Democracy Now! Audio
Oct 6, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump Condemned for Invoking Nuclear Attacks on US Cities to Defend Iran War
Trump’s attempt to defend the war comes as polling shows that the conflict is deeply unpopular among US voters.
Truthout
Oct 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal voting rests on a shaky foundation
A federal judge ruled that the law the administration used to bring its noncitizen voting cases is unconstitutional, putting dozens of cases at risk.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - politico.com
How Alaska’s Fish Became a Defining Issue for the Midterms
In the battle for an Alaska Senate seat and the governor’s mansion, the oil-dependent state’s declining fisheries loom large, but no one wants to look at the biggest culprit, climate change.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump is fueling a culture of misogynistic impunity | Robert Reich
The allegations against seven men at Cornell University come amid a climate of belligerent sexismLast month, a young woman filed a lawsuit against Cornell University, alleging that two years ago the u...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Riot police fire teargas as 250,000 take part in schools protests across France
Officers also carry out baton charges as students, staff and parents march in cities including Paris, Marseille and Lyon Europe live – latest updatesPolice have fired teargas at protesters as more th...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
US, Israeli and European far-right figures to gather for conference in Israel
Trump’s counter-terrorism ‘czar’, Sebastian Gorka, was scheduled to speak at conference but White House says he will no longer attendA National Conservatism (NatCon) conference beginning today in Jeru...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Spit on our sacrifice’: Canadian veterans fume after Trump and allies take jibes at military
Military families say Trump officials ‘owe us an apology’ after disparaging remarks by JD Vance, Pete Hegseth and othersOn the morning of 11 September 2001, Perry Chalmers was running drills for the R...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says Super Pac will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked outcry
President’s U-turn comes after Democrats and Republicans condemned use of tax dollars for pro-Trump adsDonald Trump said on Monday he would pay for taxpayer-funded, pro-Trump ads “with money I raised ...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Alleged Iranian spies planned ‘serious violence’ against UK journalists, court hears
Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori did not dispute they surveilled targetsThree alleged Iranian spies carried out surveillance and reconnaissance to target journa...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
The White House Revives a Pressure Tactic Against the Smithsonian
The Trump administration is threatening $190 million in museum funding.
The Atlantic
Oct 6, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Ran on Lowering Prices. Now Most Americans Blame Him for Them.
Only 17 percent of Americans approve of how President Donald Trump is handling the cost of living, according to a recent poll from the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Thi...
Mother Jones
Oct 6, 2026 - motherjones.com
Far Right Gleeful Over Firing Squad Death Sentence for Muslim Fort Hood Shooter
Trump has approved the killing of Muslim US soldier Nidal Malik Hasan — the first Army execution in over 60 years.
Truthout
Oct 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Why Saudi Arabia’s Last War in Yemen Turned Into a Quagmire
A Saudi-led coalition launched a military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in the country, reviving memories of its previous effort.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Strikes, Barricades and Fiscal Turmoil: An Autumn of Discontent Grips France
Chaos in schools, on the streets and in the markets is rooted in France’s struggles to fund its social welfare state, with a presidential election approaching.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Science That Has Oil Companies Running Scared
However the U.S. Supreme Court rules, the work of holding oil companies accountable for climate change has a bright future.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s Try, Try Again Supreme Court Strategy
Supreme Court decisions that were small comfort in 2026 will turn out to be no comfort at all in 2028.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘We’re not going to go away’: the mom fighting for social media reform after her son’s suicide
A new documentary follows Kristin Bride as she takes on Congress after the death of her 16-year-old son who was cyberbulliedAt this point in time, going anywhere without your smartphone feels almost l...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jon Stewart on Trump and AI tech bros: ‘Stop lying to us’
Late-night hosts discussed the frightening rise of AI and how Trump is choosing to target voters for the midtermsLate-night hosts took aim at Donald Trump’s close ties to the AI industry and his flail...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on the Green party and Palestine: rejecting two states is no shortcut to peace | Editorial
Zack Polanski must defend Palestinian freedom while reassuring Jewish members and showing that his party can handle disagreementsLast year, the UN general assembly endorsed the New York Declaration su...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Flávio’s surprise first-round election win highlights rapid rise of Brazil’s House of Bolsonaro
Four members of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro’s family have been elected to office, most notably his wife and son Flávio, who won the first round of voting to be Brazil’s new presidentThe week...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
Misuse of AI is brands’ top reputational threat, new survey says
The findings come after warnings from tech leaders that AI placed in the wrong hands could trigger larger threats such as nuclear war or bioweaponry destructionMisusing artificial intelligence (AI) is...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘My poetry won me asylum’: Cecilia Vicuña on exile life in ‘sad’ Britain after Pinochet’s coup
Five decades after convincing judges she’d be killed if she returned to Chile, the artist is back with a politically charged retrospective in the country she grew to loveCecilia Vicuña was 24 when she...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘They take our water, our soil’: protesters fight ‘foreignisation’ as Javier Milei encourages land sales in Argentina
The country’s far-right president is courting billionaire investors by removing a block on foreign ownership of land and natural resourcesOn 19 September, Marta Sahores, an 84-year-old chemistry profe...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A return to prison is always looming’: Iran’s Nobel laureate recounts torture in jail and hopes for the future
The human rights activist Narges Mohammadi was severely beaten by security forces and denied medical care. In an interview with the Guardian, she discusses her shifting sense of identity and being a m...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
A perverse mirror and protests worldwide: photos of the day – Tuesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
The Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 - theguardian.com
France's police fire tear gas and water cannons as school protests sweep the country
More than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school students demanding more education funding, according to government figures, with thousands of arrests.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - npr.org
What to know about nationwide protests in India over voter list changes
The campaign is led in part by India's "Cockroach" youth movement, which previously forced the education minister to resign.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - npr.org
What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms
Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Oct 6, 2026 - npr.org
Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
BBC News
Oct 6, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Watch: At the scene of student protests in Lille
The BBC's Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from a large demonstration in northern France.
BBC News
Oct 6, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch
The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.
BBC News
Oct 6, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates
The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.
BBC News
Oct 6, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Police Violence Causes Serious Injuries as French High School Students Protest
Students protest teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and dilapidated school buildings beset by rats and debris.
Truthout
Oct 6, 2026 - truthout.org
America’s tallest, most spectacular trees are getting…heat stroke?
A redwood tree grove at Roberts Regional Recreation area in Oakland, California. | Smith Collection/Gado via Getty Images A grove of coast redwood trees is a forest of forests. Individual trees can ...
Vox
Oct 6, 2026 - vox.com
Jim Bakker, disgraced televangelist who went to prison, dies at 86
With his wife, Tammy Faye, he presided over the multimillion-dollar PTL empire before his fall in the 1980s after sex and fraud scandals.
U.S. News
Oct 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Why Do Democrats Keep Posting Videos of Themselves Pumping Iron?
After a historic setback in 2024, the Democratic rebrand appears to be working out. No, seriously—the rebrand is that they’re all filming themselves working out. In late September, Manny Rutinel, a De...
Mother Jones
Oct 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
Watch: Trump’s Deportations Are Tearing Apart Florida Communities
You might have seen the viral campaign ad. Last month, Rep. María Elvira Salazar—a Miami Republican endorsed by Donald Trump—launched a TV commercial criticizing the president’s mass-deportation campa...
Mother Jones
Oct 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
In NYC, Mamdani cedes AI regulation lane
The democratic socialist mayor has said artificial intelligence should be regulated at the federal level. Some of his colleagues have other ideas.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 5, 2026 - politico.com
The Supreme Court is looking for a way to kill climate lawsuits
Justice Neil Gorsuch and Chief Justice John Roberts. | Win McNamee/Getty Images Inside Chief Justice John Roberts are two wolves. The first wolf is a staunch conservative who spent much of his care...
Vox
Oct 5, 2026 - vox.com
Trump Says Iran War “Should Help” Republicans in Midterms
Recent polling shows more than 6 in 10 Americans want the war to end as soon as possible.
Truthout
Oct 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump approval ratings plummet to new low, polls show
President says ‘I’m doing great’ despite polls showing 32% approval rating and loss of support from 2024 votersCan the Iran war cost Trump in the US midterm elections? Your questions answeredDonald Tr...
The Guardian
Oct 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s plan to buy votes, briefly explained
President Donald Trump speaks on stage at the Butler-Vandalia Student Activity Center on October 3, 2026, in Vandalia, Ohio. | Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily...
Vox
Oct 5, 2026 - vox.com
Republicans criticize Steve Hilton for ‘creepy’ innuendo-filled campaign ad
Hilton faces heavy backlash from within his own party for ‘Just Try It’ ad amid his longshot bid for California governorCan the Iran war cost Trump in the US midterm elections? Your questions answered...
The Guardian
Oct 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Is Hollywood Finally Turning Against Tech Oligarchs?
Big Tech is back on the big screen—but its bosses might not be thrilled. This fall, Hollywood will release four movies on tech executives: Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial, on CEO Sam Altman’s tumultuous ...
Mother Jones
Oct 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
RFK Is Gloating That His Changes to HHS Are Permanent
In remarks delivered before a MAHA audience at the Waldorf Astoria in D.C. last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proclaimed the changes he’s wrought to HHS are permanent...
Mother Jones
Oct 5, 2026 - motherjones.com
ICE Jail Policies for Pregnant People Built on Legacy of Eugenics, Critics Say
A record number of pregnant women and teenagers have been arrested by ICE. They cannot access medical care they need.
Truthout
Oct 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Case at Supreme Court Could Have Profound Consequences for Other Climate Suits
With help from the Trump administration, Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil have asked the court to quash the lawsuit.
Truthout
Oct 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Bores on OpenAI’s spending retreat: I’ll believe it when I see it
AI safety advocates want stronger commitments to reduce the money AI super PACs push into the midterms.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 5, 2026 - politico.com
‘That is recklessness’: Florida's staunch GOP AI opponents slam Altman's ‘bad things’ comments
Two of the staunchest critics fighting to regulate the technology — Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Attorney General James Uthmeier — sharply disagreed with the OpenAI CEO's comments to POLITICO.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 5, 2026 - politico.com
Another Trump Administration Boat Strike Claims 4 More Lives
“Where is Congress to stop the horror?” asked Amnesty International USA.
Truthout
Oct 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Vance Sees “Nothing Unusual” in Taxpayer-Funded Ads Promoting Trump
Some critics have decried the ads as likely illegal, and potentially an impeachable offense.
Truthout
Oct 5, 2026 - truthout.org
At Ohio Campaign Rally, Trump Threatens to Withhold Aid If Democrats Get Elected
“I'm not going to help” if an Ohio Democratic candidate for governor wins, Trump said.
Truthout
Oct 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Cornell University protests escalate with spray paint and broken glass
Student activists vandalized the office of senior administrators over the school’s handling of rape allegations.
U.S. News
Oct 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Supreme Court sounds wary of state-based climate change suits against oil producers
Oil and gas producers hope the Supreme Court will shut down scores of lawsuits over the effects of climate change.
World & Nation
Oct 5, 2026 - latimes.com
Far Right Makes Gains in Brazil in First Round of Presidential Race
“The momentum has been with the right since 2018,” says Brazilian philosopher Rodrigo Nunes.
Truthout
Oct 5, 2026 - truthout.org
Supreme Court grapples with case on holding Big Oil liable for climate change
After more than two hours of argument, it was unclear whether the justices would green-light Boulder, Colorado’s novel lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.
U.S. News
Oct 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Dennis Hastert, ex-House speaker whose sex abuse admission upended legacy, dies at 84
The Illinois Republican helped spearhead President George W. Bush’s legislative agenda before his career ended in disgrace.