Liberal Reporting for 2026-10-13
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 65 articles from 13 sites. We chose these from 602 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Intercept, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Mother Jones, MS NOW, Vox, The Guardian, U.S. News, Truthout, BBC News, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, The Atlantic, Democracy Now! Audio.
Trump Wanted Minneapolis 15 Case to Be Another Prairieland. Instead, Twin Cities Rallied Behind Anti-ICE Activists.
The mainstream of Minnesota’s left-of-center politics — including unions, the backbone of Democratic power — are behind the radical left. The post Trump Wanted Minneapolis 15 Case to Be Another Prairi...
The Intercept
Oct 12, 2026 - theintercept.com
DHS agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home
The raid came after the president announced in January on Truth Social that the Justice Department was investigating Omar.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - politico.com
Homeland Security Raids Ilhan Omar’s Residence
Federal officers raided Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home early Monday morning, reportedly related to an investigation into the lawmaker’s immigration paperwork, filed by a relative when Oma...
Mother Jones
Oct 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she ‘will not be silenced’ after federal agents search home
The search was related to a criminal fraud investigation, a source told MS NOW. The Minnesota Democrat accused Trump of “political intimidation.” The post Rep. Ilhan Omar says she ‘will not be silenc...
MS NOW
Oct 12, 2026 - ms.now
What does it take to beat the midterm curse? One president pulled it off.
The post What does it take to beat the midterm curse? One president pulled it off. appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 12, 2026 - ms.now
Mikie Sherrill wants to move on
In a POLITICO Q&A, the New Jersey governor talks about recent headaches, policy priorities, the midterms and 2028.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - politico.com
Why the right turned on Indian Americans
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for governor of Ohio, at a campaign event in Vandalia, Ohio, on October 3, 2026. | Jessica Phelps/Bloomberg via Getty Images In early October, Vivek Ramaswa...
Vox
Oct 12, 2026 - vox.com
Mikie Sherrill says Democrats need a new approach. She’s offering hers
The first-term New Jersey governor wants to see a new generation take command, and that may include her.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - politico.com
Mamdani tells Trump and Mullin to end ICE’s ‘terror’ in NYC after shooting
The New York City mayor discussed his nearly two-hour phone call with Trump and Mullin after a federal agent shot a 28-year-old man last week. The post Mamdani tells Trump and Mullin to end ICE’s ‘te...
MS NOW
Oct 12, 2026 - ms.now
Democrats are making corruption messaging a pocketbook issue
Running against corruption is not new. But Democrats have turned the familiar attack into a broader message tied to voters’ economic pain.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - politico.com
MAGA Inc. plots final midterm money moves
The push includes cutting off spending for some House races, piling in money to shore up others and training its focus on key Senate races.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - politico.com
Pressed on plans to livestream an execution, Mullin says Trump is ‘restoring American values’
“With this decision, the Trump administration continues to undermine our national values,” retired Adm. William McRaven explained. The post Pressed on plans to livestream an execution, Mullin says Tru...
MS NOW
Oct 12, 2026 - ms.now
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.12.26: Musk spends heavily on midterms for the GOP
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.12.26: Musk spends heavily on midterms for the GOP appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 12, 2026 - ms.now
Mamdani says ICE agents who shot man in New York looked like ‘mass shooters’
Mayor calls for end to agency’s operations in city after agents shot and wounded man with five-year-old in carThe New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on Sunday compared US Immigration and Customs Enforcem...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
When AI is subject to less regulation than your fridge, something is startlingly wrong | Richard Hermer
Let’s be clear: the risk to humanity is unprecedented. Without an urgent public debate and robust use of international law, we will lose control of the futureIn my two years as attorney general, I spe...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pentagon Finally Counts an Iran War Death — Six Months Late
After months of questions from The Intercept, the U.S. military finally acknowledged the March death of Maj. Sorffly Davius. The post Pentagon Finally Counts an Iran War Death — Six Months Late appear...
The Intercept
Oct 12, 2026 - theintercept.com
On publicly funded ads, Team Trump reportedly blew past court deadline
A federal judge told the White House to stop airing the ads by Sunday night. So why did they continue on Monday morning? The post On publicly funded ads, Team Trump reportedly blew past court deadline...
MS NOW
Oct 12, 2026 - ms.now
Ilhan Omar says she will not be silenced after federal agents raid her home
Trump and key allies have accused Omar of immigration fraud, and have called to expel her from the countryFederal agents searched Representative Ilhan Omar’s home on Monday morning as part of a crimin...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
This Georgia county is one of the US’s most diverse – and that could flip multiple elections
Gwinnett county is home to many immigrants and other newcomers, and how it votes could be decisive for CongressJohanna Park might just be an ambassador for Gwinnett county, Georgia, one of the 10 most...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Narendra Modi’s gen Z crackdown: he cannot arrest his way out of a democratic crisis | Editorial
Young protesters have exposed the limits of a strongman’s authority. Crushing dissent risks deepening the democratic crisis he should confrontNarendra Modi’s heavy-handed crackdown on protests over el...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Wildlife Populations Have Plunged Globally, But Some Buck the Trend
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A new report paints a dark picture of the state of global wildlife—but also...
Mother Jones
Oct 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Your Questions About Kristan Hawkins and the Campus Anti-Abortion Movement, Answered
On Friday, I hosted a Reddit AMA, prompting the Internet to ask me anything about my coverage of anti-abortion activist Kristan Hawkins and the movement she represents. I spent months following and g...
Mother Jones
Oct 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Susan Collins-Aligned Super PAC Buys Attack Ads in Portland... Oregon
The group Defending Main Street, long associated with Susan Collins, spent thousands attacking Troy Jackson in the wrong state. The post Susan Collins-Aligned Super PAC Buys Attack Ads in Portland… Or...
The Intercept
Oct 12, 2026 - theintercept.com
A GOP PAC ran an ad opposing Maine Democrat Troy Jackson — in the wrong Portland
The $25,000 ad, which accused the challenger to Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins of raising taxes, ran in Portland, Oregon. The post A GOP PAC ran an ad opposing Maine Democrat Troy Jackson — in th...
MS NOW
Oct 12, 2026 - ms.now
Mamdani orders review of New York police use-of-force policies
The announcement thrusts the city deeper into the nationwide debate over how law enforcement officials protect themselves and the public.
U.S. News
Oct 12, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump Escalates Attacks on Ilhan Omar With Federal Raid on Her Home
Homeland Security agents searched the Minnesota representative's home in Washington, DC, on Monday morning.
Truthout
Oct 12, 2026 - truthout.org
The man who will likely be the next House speaker, explained
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks to the press on the steps of the US Capitol on September 30, 2026. | Finn Gomez/Getty Images Barring a catastrophic midterm polling miss, Democrats are o...
Vox
Oct 12, 2026 - vox.com
Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, likely to reach decision this week
A U.S. official told MS NOW that the secretary of state is extremely unhappy with the U.S. ambassador to Greece following allegations of misconduct. The post Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guil...
MS NOW
Oct 12, 2026 - ms.now
In Kansas, the interest rate Roger Marshall charged on medical bills makes a bad story worse
The senator garnished paychecks and pushed arrest warrants when his patients couldn’t afford their bills. His interest rates added insult to injury. The post In Kansas, the interest rate Roger Marshal...
MS NOW
Oct 12, 2026 - ms.now
How immigration is molding the US midterms: ‘Trump has gone too far’
From restaurants to farms to healthcare, the US president’s hardline policies have reshaped Americans’ daily livesIf there is one campaign promise that Donald Trump has kept, it is his pledge to deliv...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Immigration agents search Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".
BBC News
Oct 12, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
‘You did your absolute worst’: Judge blasts government after she says it defied her on DC golf course case
A livid U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes called an emergency hearing after the government flouted warnings to notify the court before cutting down more than 10 trees at East Potomac Golf Course; it cut d...
MS NOW
Oct 12, 2026 - ms.now
Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans
The world’s richest person has quietly become by far the biggest known midterm donor, trying to save Republicans’ Senate majority with some of the largest donations in American political history.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Nobel Prize for economics awarded to Hall and Woodford for work on ‘smoothing’ crises
US economists developed models that help central bankers and finance ministers to stabilise their economiesBusiness live – latest updatesTwo US economists have won the 2026 Nobel economics prize for t...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Post Office and Election Officials Urge Voters to Mail Ballots Before Deadlines
Officials say dropping off ballots early is the best way to avoid rejection due to delays in delivery.
Truthout
Oct 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Indigenous Community Quickly Mobilized as Fire Raged on Oregon Reservation
Mutual aid is becoming increasingly vital as tribes face climate disasters with insufficient state support.
Truthout
Oct 12, 2026 - truthout.org
After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine
President Trump’s surprise decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel fuel stunned Ukrainian and European officials, who were meeting with U.S. envoys at an exclusive golf club near Miami.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
A Trump Loyalist, a Turkish Investor and a Battle for Wealth and Influence
A Turkish businessman once allied with the Maduro regime has tied the knot with President Trump’s former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, at the same time he is seeking to retain a big contract in Venezu...
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?
It’s Oct. 12 — 22 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Federal Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar
The search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
The missed opportunity of Jay-Z’s documentary series
Jay-Z in 8, the rap mogul’s HBO docuseries, covers his life and career in effort to mend his image – with no pushback. Why is he so fixated on the court of public opinion?During the finale of Jay-Z’s ...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Alex Gibney says Universal ‘wavered’ over releasing Elon Musk documentary
The revelation comes after the four-hour film’s Venice premiere drew a string of criticisms and insults from the founder of SpaceXAIAlex Gibney, director of the new four-hour documentary about Elon Mu...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Duel in the desert: US marine veteran aims to win back working-class voters for Democrats
Regina Romero draws on unique biography to connect with voters in Arizona battleground – can she flip a key swing seat?On a recent morning, Tucson mayor Regina Romero knocked on a yellow door above a ...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Anti-vaxxers target Texas measles doctors to cast doubt on deaths amid outbreak
Children’s Health Defense and RFK Jr publicly dispute recent measles deaths to ‘distract’ from damage caused and question vaccines, experts sayThe six-year-old girl at the children’s hospital in Lubbo...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
A super el Niño threatens our food system. Here’s how farms can prepare | Liz Carlisle
Planting cover crops or perennial plants can protect soil amid potential flooding. Congress must act to protect these practicesAs forecasters warn that this year’s El Niño could become the strongest o...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Gulf has entered a new era of instability. If its leaders think they can rely on old alliances, they are wrong | Nesrine Malik
The latest attack by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia may prove to be more calamitous for the region than the world imaginesOn Saturday, Houthi rebels launched a shocking and deadly attack on Saudi Arabi...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
As US medical debt grows, AI will be used more to collect it
The debt-collection ecosystem will change as AI takes notes in exam rooms, codes visits and sends billing messagesMedical debt is expected to grow in coming years as Republican-led health cuts come in...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case
A businessman wanted in the US for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials has been taken into custodyA businessman wanted for years in the US for allegedly paying bribes to top Venezuelan official...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Deadline review – shocking threat sends tremors through authoritarian school
Set in a dystopian private academy rife with surveillance and cut-throat competition, Kiwi Chow’s gripping drama cements his status as an important film-makerFilmed in Taiwan and set entirely inside a...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Protests, storms and a pumpkin regatta: photos of the day – Monday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
The Guardian
Oct 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
Opposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - npr.org
U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are hurting cash-strapped police departments
The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - npr.org
2 Americans win Nobel Prize in economics for work on boom-bust cycles
Two Americans have won the Nobel Prize in economics for their work on how to smooth boom-and-bust cycles to limit unemployment and inflation.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - npr.org
Which war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine?
Both conflicts have led to less diesel being exported - but the data shows more has been lost from the Middle East.
BBC News
Oct 12, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Immigration Is a Poorly Oiled Machine
Kelly Lytle Hernández’s new book, Racist by Design, makes a strong but incomplete—and counterproductive—argument.
The Atlantic
Oct 12, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-10-12 Monday
Headlines for October 12, 2026; Protesters Say India’s Democracy Is “Rotten” as Modi Gov’t Purges Voter Rolls, Arrests Thousands; Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Leonard Peltier on Resistance, New Film & Fig...
Democracy Now! Audio
Oct 12, 2026 - democracynow.org
Tens of Thousands Protest in India Against Modi Government’s Voter Roll Purges
At least 7,000 people in New Delhi were detained on Saturday.
Truthout
Oct 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s D.C. home
Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, executed the search.
U.S. News
Oct 12, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Cornell defendant’s lawyer asks judge to put limits on public statements
A lawyer for one of the accused men said the order was needed in part because Jane Doe’s lawyer has made statements that could prejudice prospective jurors.
U.S. News
Oct 12, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the limits of religious rights in America
The Roberts court has redefined the separation of church and state. This term may show how far it will go.
U.S. News
Oct 12, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
‘Furious’ judge halts Trump admin’s tree demolition at DC’s East Potomac golf course
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes berated the Trump administration for failing to notify the court despite ongoing litigation over the preservation of the course.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 12, 2026 - politico.com
Judge orders immediate halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads
A U.S. district judge ordered DHS to cancel ads set to run Sunday night — and barred the administration from resuming the campaign.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 11, 2026 - politico.com
Bipartisan group of senators demands Trump kill Russian diesel deal
The senators are questioning the legality of the decision, citing Congress’ 2022 ban on Russian energy imports.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 11, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Blames Ukraine—Not His Iran War—For Our Skyrocketing Fuel Prices
President Donald Trump keeps pointing the finger at everyone for surging fuel prices but himself. Over the weekend, he once again blamed Ukraine, asserting that the country’s retaliatory airstrikes on...
Mother Jones
Oct 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct
Senior official says president and US secretary of state are ‘extremely pissed off’ by conduct of US envoy to GreeceDonald Trump and Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, are considering firing US amba...