Liberal Reporting for 2026-10-20
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 66 articles from 13 sites. We chose these from 583 articles found on 16 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
ProPublica, MS NOW, Mother Jones, Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Vox, The Guardian, BBC News, The Intercept, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, The Atlantic, Democracy Now! Audio, Truthout.
This Cybersecurity Agency Is Supposed to Protect U.S. Elections. Officials Fear It’s Been Compromised by Trump.
The post This Cybersecurity Agency Is Supposed to Protect U.S. Elections. Officials Fear It’s Been Compromised by Trump. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Oct 19, 2026 - propublica.org
Massive budget deficit adds to growing list of Trump’s broken promises
In his first term, the president promised to pay off the debt. He delivered the opposite results. In his second term, it’s happening all over again. The post Massive budget deficit adds to growing lis...
MS NOW
Oct 19, 2026 - ms.now
Ken Paxton’s Anti-Abortion Influence Already Extended Beyond Texas. He Could Take It Further in the Senate.
The post Ken Paxton’s Anti-Abortion Influence Already Extended Beyond Texas. He Could Take It Further in the Senate. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Oct 19, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump and Putin: Together at Last
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about p...
Mother Jones
Oct 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
Midterm Voters Are Worried About Climate, but Their Candidates Are Ignoring It
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Most Americans feel unease or alarm about the climate crisis and, in both red and ...
Mother Jones
Oct 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
States face foreign threats — and a fractured federal partnership — ahead of midterms
State and local officials fear the federal government is undermining the very safeguards they once relied on to help protect the vote.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s immigration crackdown is driving off Latino voters, as it fires up MAGA
Polling shows the majority of Republicans are happy with the aggressive immigration enforcement, while some Latino Trump voters are turning away. The post Trump’s immigration crackdown is driving off ...
MS NOW
Oct 19, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans already know who they want to blame if they suffer big midterm losses
“There will be plenty of blame to go around,” said Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), who is in his own tighter-than-comfortable race.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - politico.com
The Republicans worried that AI will bring an “age of darkness”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference on June 6, 2023 in Wildwood, Florida. | Paul Hennessy/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images If President Donald Trump had his way, the Republican...
Vox
Oct 19, 2026 - vox.com
America’s empty bedrooms are up for grabs
This story was originally published in The Highlight. To get access to member-exclusive stories like this every month, become a Vox Member today. Todd Waller wasn’t expecting to spend the latter half...
Vox
Oct 19, 2026 - vox.com
ICE agents break arm of U.S. citizen during violent California detention
Videos of the encounter showed Ricardo Gonzalez handcuffed and bleeding face down on the ground while several ICE agents kneeled on his back. The post ICE agents break arm of U.S. citizen during viol...
MS NOW
Oct 19, 2026 - ms.now
He Tried to Set Limits on His State’s School Vouchers. Billionaires Helped Bankroll a Campaign to Unseat Him.
The post He Tried to Set Limits on His State’s School Vouchers. Billionaires Helped Bankroll a Campaign to Unseat Him. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Oct 19, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump’s Voter Raids Have Begun
On Monday, federal authorities announced the arrest in California of at least 11 people, and charges against 28, alleging they registered to vote as noncitizens. Months of fears around the presence of...
Mother Jones
Oct 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
Please Don’t Film the Breakfast Buffet at Ken Paxton’s “Come and Take It” Bus Tour
Ken Paxton’s message to voters in the home stretch of his closely contested US Senate race with Democrat James Talarico is a mystery to me. I don’t mean that I don’t understand it—I mean I don’t know ...
Mother Jones
Oct 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
Why Obama felt compelled to condemn Team Trump’s crusade against Ilhan Omar
Nearly a decade ago, the former president said he’d speak out when “our core values may be at stake.” The Omar case clearly meets that standard. The post Why Obama felt compelled to condemn Team Trump...
MS NOW
Oct 19, 2026 - ms.now
Mahmoud Khalil asks US supreme court to review his deportation case
A ruling against Khalil could impact the rights of immigrants to challenge their detention in federal courtAttorneys for Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University student who has become the symbo...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
These State Races Could Be the Sleeper Issue of the Midterms
So much attention is understandably focused on whether Democrats can take back control of Congress this year. But little-noticed state legislative races could be just as consequential. If Democrats re...
Mother Jones
Oct 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s Keystone Cops routine would be funny if the consequences weren’t so deadly
The post Trump’s Keystone Cops routine would be funny if the consequences weren’t so deadly appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 19, 2026 - ms.now
Big Tech Will Not Broadcast Your Dissent
For all our billionaire social media leaders’ claims to be free speech warriors, they seem to have spent the last few days cracking down on it. As the midterm elections approach—a high-stakes race not...
Mother Jones
Oct 19, 2026 - motherjones.com
A door to single-payer healthcare could open after November 3
Protest signs seen at protect Medicaid lights up Capitol amid budget showdown, on May 7, 2025, in Washington, DC. | Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Caring Across Generations Twelve years ago, Vermont D...
Vox
Oct 19, 2026 - vox.com
America’s next big healthcare reform might already be underway
If you live in Colorado and buy your own health insurance, there’s a good chance you’re one of the 139,000 people enrolled in a public plan crafted by your state leaders. You’re paying $0 for primary ...
Vox
Oct 19, 2026 - vox.com
As Election Day nears, Russia steps up efforts to boost Republicans
What do the last six U.S. election cycles have in common? They’ve featured Russian operations intended to help GOP candidates. The post As Election Day nears, Russia steps up efforts to boost Republic...
MS NOW
Oct 19, 2026 - ms.now
The tech industry has officially become Republican-coded
The POLITICO Poll results could complicate not only the prospects of Republicans trying to break from Donald Trump but also spell trouble for the companies themselves.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - politico.com
Inside the quiet money pullback — for both parties — in Georgia’s Senate race
Democrats’ main super PAC is dark in Georgia this week. And both sides didn’t spend last week either.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - politico.com
Carney warns Alberta not to stumble into ‘Brexit’
Canada’s prime minister urged voters to turn out Monday, saying a decisive result is needed to settle the question.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - politico.com
ICE agents broke US citizen’s arm as they detained him in California, officials say
Ricardo Gonzalez was injured and taken to hospital after confrontation in Long Beach, according to officialsFederal immigration agents broke the arm of a US citizen in what a Democratic congressman sa...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Two Epstein survivors enter the battle for Congress with ads against GOP senators
Ads launching this week feature survivors taking aim at Republican senators in Kansas and Mississippi, part of a multimillion-dollar red-state blitz by a newly formed PAC. The post Two Epstein survivo...
MS NOW
Oct 19, 2026 - ms.now
‘They’re desperate’: California AG Bonta blasts DOJ threat to election officials
Bonta said California would stand firm in its “commitment to accurate, fair, reliable, secure elections.” The post ‘They’re desperate’: California AG Bonta blasts DOJ threat to election officials appe...
MS NOW
Oct 19, 2026 - ms.now
DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud
Crackdown marks latest escalation in the Trump justice department’s push to target alleged noncitizen votingThe US Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against 28 green card holders in Cal...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Sotomayor and Gorsuch join forces again to warn against rights abuses
It’s the second week in a row that the Obama and Trump appointees have spoken out to call attention to a case. The post Sotomayor and Gorsuch join forces again to warn against rights abuses appeared ...
MS NOW
Oct 19, 2026 - ms.now
Saudi Arabia is learning the hard way: they can’t count on Trump for protection | Mohamad Bazzi
After Houthis escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, the US turned down calls from MBS for helpFor years, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, cultivated a close relationship with Donal...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Sticker tycoon. Trump cheerleader. Rapper. Congressman?
Anthony Constantino wants to fill Elise Stefanik’s seat in New York. But his lead in the formerly Trump-loving district is narrowingThe boss of a New York-based sticker company, whose staunch support ...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A warning sign for polling’: Why one GOP pollster thinks a blue wave may fall short
Echelon Insights’ Patrick Ruffini told POLITICO he thinks polling is overstating Democrats’ chances of flipping Senate races in historically deep-red territory.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - politico.com
Albania accused of rushing through Trump-linked resort in formerly protected landscape
Dutch MEP says government is trying to avoid EU environmental rules as protests over luxury development turn violentMEPs have accused Albania of deploying “sneaky” practices to fast-track a proposed T...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Watch: Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.
BBC News
Oct 19, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
The Army Wants to Sic AI Agents on Its Enemies. What Could Go Wrong?
Documents obtained by The Intercept show the military is trying to deploy autonomous AI agents to hack its adversaries. The post The Army Wants to Sic AI Agents on Its Enemies. What Could Go Wrong? ap...
The Intercept
Oct 19, 2026 - theintercept.com
The French Teen Maimed During School Unrest by Tear Gas Grenade
The police’s treatment of the student last month sheds light on how a wave of school unrest evolved into national protests that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Why Are There Protests in France?
France imposed scattered curfews on Monday after weekend protests over living costs and poor school conditions devolved into riots.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms
Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds
Poll finds 66% of Americans think Trump is using position for monetary gain as his approval rating hits a new lowMost Americans think Donald Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, according ...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
The abortion debate has gone quiet amid US midterms. In Idaho, the stakes remain high
Republicans delay major action on abortion until after midterm elections, and Democrats focus on affordabilityExactly 1,255 volunteers fanned out across Idaho’s rural 35 legislative districts to colle...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests - The Latest
Last weekend there were mass protests across France, with more than half a million people estimated to have been involved. The unrest included rioting, looting and violent clashes with outnumbered pol...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on France’s protests: a polarised country is in a perilous political moment | Editorial
The scenes of social unrest and violence at the weekend are an ominous portent, ahead of elections which may deliver a far-right presidencyIn Emmanuel Macron’s book Revolution, published ahead of the ...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Man who heckled Abdul El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show
Thomas Teepell, who worked for Republican senator, demanded El-Sayed disavow Muslim Brotherhood A man who heckled the Democratic candidate for Senate Abdul El-Sayed and demanded he disavow the Muslim ...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - npr.org
Mamdani Is the Centrist We’ve Been Waiting For
The New York City mayor deserves a new cult following—among pragmatists.
The Atlantic
Oct 19, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-10-19 Monday
Headlines for October 19, 2026; French Gov’t Cracks Down on Mass Protests over Cost of Living, Education Cuts; 2,400+ Arrested; Masked Israeli Settlers Nearly Kill Washington Post Journalist as Attack...
Democracy Now! Audio
Oct 19, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJ
The Justice Department clashed with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Republican Party Is a Mess. It Will Emerge Stronger for It.
The G.O.P. will not always be focused around the strong personality and charisma of Trump.
NYT > Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
France imposes partial curfews in several cities, including parts of Paris
Interior minister concedes police ‘lost control’ of weekend protests as PM vows to restore public orderEurope live – latest updatesPartial curfews have been issued for a number of French cities, inclu...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Emperor of Nothing by Blake J Harris review – the definitive portrait of Larry David
The Seinfeld creator went from luckless standup to multi-millionaire – but what’s his secret? Larry David agreed to this authorised biography with a five-word email: “Oh Jesus. If we must.” As Blake J...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ben Jennings on the violent protests in France – cartoon
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The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
The housing crisis is now global. It shows just how undemocratic our nations have become | Leilani Farha
When we can’t even afford to rent or buy somewhere to live, we have to ask: did we give the financial sector too much power?Leilani Farha is the former UN special rapporteur on adequate housingIn the ...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
This carnival of protest on the streets of Delhi has shaken Narendra Modi like nothing before | Meena Kandasamy
The singing, dancing and sheer joy in the face of police brutality at the protests led by the Cockroach Janta party show people no longer fear India’s regimeIn July, as supporters of the Cockroach mov...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Trump and Putin: Ukraine’s future is not theirs to bargain away | Editorial
Russia wants America and China to decide Ukraine’s future without Kyiv. Europe must challenge this dangerous return to diplomacy of the strong for the strongDoes Vladimir Putin know exactly how to pla...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Supreme court rejects effort to revive plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in 9/11 attacks
Agreement would have spared Mohammed risk of execution in exchange for guilty plea and life in prisonThe supreme court on Monday rejected an effort to revive a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, th...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Night Is Fading Away review – hypnotic homage to cinema as a force for public good
A local cinema becomes a refuge after Javier Milei’s election ushers in an era of far-right conservatism in ArgentinaCinema halls – or dream palaces, as they’re affectionately called – offer a retreat...
The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'
Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.
BBC News
Oct 19, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Decoupling From the U.S. Is Awkward
Canada is experiencing a sudden and complicated defense boom.
The Atlantic
Oct 19, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Abdul El-Sayed Schools Heckler Who Questioned His Loyalty to the US
The heckler asked El-Sayed if he disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood, which the candidate has done in past remarks.
Truthout
Oct 19, 2026 - truthout.org
More Than $137 Million Has Been Spent on AI-Generated Midterm Ads
The vast majority of ads emanate from GOP campaigns, depicting their Democratic opponents in fictionalized scenarios.
Truthout
Oct 19, 2026 - truthout.org
Christiane Amanpour announces she is leaving CNN
After more than four decades at the network, its chief international anchor said she will step down by June. The post Christiane Amanpour announces she is leaving CNN appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 19, 2026 - ms.now
Judge tees off on DOJ official over Trump golf course
The golf-course fight escalated sharply last week after the National Park Service abruptly razed hundreds of trees on the course with little notice.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Oct 19, 2026 - politico.com
How Trump’s justice department is shattering practice of political neutrality as midterms loom
From the attorney general stumping for Republican candidates to federal agents raiding the home of a Democratic congresswoman up for re-election, the department is violating longstanding normsDonald T...
The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Abdul El-Sayed Flipped the Script on a Bigoted Gotcha Attempt
In a clip that quickly went viral Saturday night, Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed countered a bigoted question about his Muslim faith at a Michigan town hall with a lesson in American go...
Mother Jones
Oct 18, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Plows Forward With Plan to Build the Golf Course of His Dreams in DC
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced plans to shut down a historic public golf course in Washington, DC, for 15 months so that he can remodel it into a facility capable of hosting international...