Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-02
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
‘Think Everybody Dead’: How the Threat of AI Is Fueling a New Political Alliance
A billionaire-backed movement from Silicon Valley and populists like Bernie Sanders are eager to stop an AI disaster — but can they overcome their mutual distrust and work together?
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s MAGA allies have a new plan for mass deportations. It could splinter the coalition.
Surpassing 1 million deportations this year hinges on worksite enforcement — which would enrage farm and construction groups (and possibly voters).
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
The fight for paid parental leave is more winnable than you think
The United States is one of the only countries on Earth that doesn’t guarantee new parents paid leave after a child is born — time to recover, bond with a newborn, and get on your feet as a new family...
Vox
Apr 1, 2026 - vox.com
Former White House official: Trump’s Supreme Court attendance could be ‘perceived as intimidation’
The justice are weighing the constitutionality of the president’s effort to limit birthright citizenship guarantees. The post Former White House official: Trump’s Supreme Court attendance could be ‘p...
MS NOW
Apr 1, 2026 - ms.now
Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
The president’s unprecedented attendance at arguments didn’t seem to faze the justices.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
Punished for Protesting, Talking to Press, and Having a Toothache: More Dilley Horror Stories
Last week, Mother Jones published firsthand accounts of children and parents detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the nation’s only family detention center. The stories, which came fr...
Mother Jones
Apr 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
DOJ taps former congressman to launch election probes as part of 2020 crusade
For Dan Bishop’s many critics, the Republican’s newest role in the Trump administration is unsettling news. The post DOJ taps former congressman to launch election probes as part of 2020 crusade appea...
MS NOW
Apr 1, 2026 - ms.now
How the architects of Trump’s Iran war are spending time as Americans suffer
Ballrooms, Disney World and attempted insider trading? It’s becoming clear how little the president and his allies care about the global crisis they started. The post How the architects of Trump’s Ira...
MS NOW
Apr 1, 2026 - ms.now
Trump demands Republican-only immigration bill by June 1
The president’s demand comes as the partial agency shutdown has already broken a record.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘Today is about defending the pure idea of what America is and will be’
In today’s newsletter: President Trump’s mixed messaging on Iran, Artemis II readies for launch and more. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘Today is about defending the pure idea of what Amer...
MS NOW
Apr 1, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s attendance at the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship arguments won’t help his case
If his radical gambit is likely to lose, why bother with an unprecedented presidential appearance at the high court? There are two prevailing explanations. The post Trump’s attendance at the Supreme C...
MS NOW
Apr 1, 2026 - ms.now
'The status quo is unsustainable': Congressional scrutiny of Kalshi, Polymarket explodes
Anxiety over state gambling revenues and suspected insider trading have lawmakers threatening to clamp down on Kalshi, Polymarket and other platforms.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
Even this Supreme Court seems unwilling to end birthright citizenship
People demonstrate outside the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of US President Donald Trump's expected arrival on April 01, 2026, in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in Trump v. Ba...
Vox
Apr 1, 2026 - vox.com
Hasan Piker is a distraction for Democrats — and a potential liability
The hugely popular gaming livestreamer and far-left political commentator has a voluminous history of making antisemitic, misogynistic and downright offensive statements. The post Hasan Piker is a dis...
MS NOW
Apr 1, 2026 - ms.now
Dems hit the airwaves over Iran
VoteVets Action Fund’s $250,000 ad campaign targeting vulnerable GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden represents an escalation in Democrats’ efforts to hammer Republicans over the war.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
A slowdown in US visa processing is wreaking havoc on foreign doctors’ lives
Physicians from countries Trump deemed national security threats are reaching the end of their visas without responses to their renewal applications.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
Al Gore: Trump Administration Is the Most Corrupt in History
Few political figures occupy the sort of space in American history that Al Gore does. A longtime member of Congress before becoming vice president, Gore lost the presidency in 2000 to George W. Bush a...
Mother Jones
Apr 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democrats risk a historic upset in California
How the party in America's bluest state could lock itself out of the governor’s race.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
Conversion Therapy Gets Speech Protections — But Trans Kids’ Existence Gets No Protection At All
The Supreme Court ruling has far-reaching, terrifying potential consequences — and not just for trans youth. The post Conversion Therapy Gets Speech Protections — But Trans Kids’ Existence Gets No Pro...
The Intercept
Apr 1, 2026 - theintercept.com
IRS CEO defiant as Washington asks who’s running things
In an interview with POLITICO, Frank Bisignano says he’s focused on improving the tax agency’s tech capabilities and not on questions about his role at the IRS.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
Trump says war in Iran will not end until Strait of Hormuz is reopened
The president’s latest condition for the end of the war comes ahead of his prime time address later Wednesday.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
‘Human tragedy’: Leqaa Kordia on how ICE jail echoes life in occupied Palestine
In her first print interview since release, the Palestinian immigrant says after year in custody, she sees it as her duty to denounce ICE detention in the USA Palestinian woman who was released last m...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Can Trump restrict mail-in voting by executive order and why is he trying?
Critics say ‘election integrity’ plan to compile national voter list is unconstitutional and will be blocked by the courtsDonald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order seeking to restrict mail-in ...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Trump EPA Official in Charge of Methane Regulations Helped Write Oil Industry Argument Against Those Rules
The post The Trump EPA Official in Charge of Methane Regulations Helped Write Oil Industry Argument Against Those Rules appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 1, 2026 - propublica.org
As Nuclear Reactors Proliferate, Trump Is Scaling Back Rules That Protect Workers
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Bradley P. Clawson spent more than three decades handling highly radioactive ...
Mother Jones
Apr 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Trump Administration is Slashing Food Stamps. Here’s What They’re Buying Instead.
Somewhere, paid for with your tax dollars, are $12,540 worth of three-tiered fruit basket stands. It’s a symptom of a much larger problem. Buried in the way Congress funds the government is a “use it ...
Mother Jones
Apr 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
No Oil, No Power, No Surgical Gloves: Inside Cuba’s Medical Collapse
As Cuba’s worst economic crisis continues to ravage the country, its approximately 10 million people have endured nationwide blackouts, scarce food, and a pervasive sense of anxiety about their countr...
Mother Jones
Apr 1, 2026 - motherjones.com
Key FEMA leader doubles down, insists he’s experienced ‘teleportation’
The top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee said he had “serious concerns” about Gregg Phillips’ role at the emergency response agency. The post Key FEMA leader doubles down, insists he’...
MS NOW
Apr 1, 2026 - ms.now
Supreme court justices appear skeptical of move to end birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments
The US president issued an executive order in 2025 that seeks to undo constitutional right to birthright citizenshipSupreme court arguments on birthright citizenship – liveSign up for the Breaking New...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
How the Iran war came for elevator rides, street lights, and even butter chicken
A closed restaurant is seen due to a shortage of commercial liquefied petroleum gas cylinders in Chennai on March 10, 2026, due to disruptions in the supply chain amid ongoing conflict in the Middle E...
Vox
Apr 1, 2026 - vox.com
The 45-year fight against HIV is one of humanity’s greatest victories. It’s also in danger.
On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a brief, clinical report in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report about five young men in Los Angeles who had developed a ...
Vox
Apr 1, 2026 - vox.com
Isaacman aims to reinvigorate NASA’s image, starting with the moon
The space agency is preparing to launch its highest-stakes mission in decades, carrying astronauts deeper into space than ever before.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
I’m fighting Trump’s birthright citizenship order at the supreme court. Will we adhere to the best of our history? | Cody Wofsy
For 128 years, it’s been clear that if you are born in this country, you are a citizen. The court must not turn back the clockI am lead counsel in the challenge to Donald Trump’s birthright citizenshi...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
With Trump watching, Supreme Court justices sound skeptical of his bid to end birthright citizenship
Babies born in the United States have been deemed citizens under the Constitution and federal immigration law for 160 years.
World & Nation
Apr 1, 2026 - latimes.com
America is going back to the moon
NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft rest at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. | Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images I have yet to see Project Hail Mary, the buzzy spa...
Vox
Apr 1, 2026 - vox.com
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ discards the administration’s supposed interest in whale protections
The Republican administration’s interest in protecting whales seems awfully selective. It applies to wind power, but not oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The post Trump’s ‘God Squad’ discards the a...
MS NOW
Apr 1, 2026 - ms.now
Hegseth’s intervention in Kid Rock flyby fiasco is part of a more serious problem
Even Donald Trump conceded that the helicopter pilots “probably shouldn’t” have done what they did. His defense secretary came to a different conclusion. The post Hegseth’s intervention in Kid Rock fl...
MS NOW
Apr 1, 2026 - ms.now
Hill staffers brace for their boss’s ‘TMZ moment’
The celebrity-focused site is making a splash with crowdsourced recess photos.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
Key nonprofit pitches tech giants to pay $100M each for AI safety effort
California-based nonprofit Common Sense Media is asking top AI firms to help fund new safety assessments — and it’s offering companies input into the process, according to documents and people close t...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.com
Florida enacts restrictive voter ID law as Trump’s Save Act flounders in US Senate
Florida is third state to pass proof-of-citizenship voting laws this year as red states enact provisions of federal billGovernor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed legislation on Wednesday to require docu...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Colbert on Trump’s shifting tone on Iran: ‘It’s a military strategy known as starting a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s refusal to clean up his mess in Iran and gas prices soaring to over $4 a gallonLate-night hosts touched on soaring oil prices from Donald Trump’s war in Iran as he b...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App
Tuesday's ruling reinstates the immigration status of those who came via CBP One and whose status was terminated.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - npr.org
Israel strikes Lebanon as Trump is set to deliver a speech on the Iran war
As Israel expands its invasion of Lebanon, the White House says President Trump will provide "an important update" to the nation on the Iran war.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - npr.org
Rubio Ironically Says Iran Should Spend Money on Its People, Not on the Military
The Trump administration has requested a record-shattering $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and $200 billion for the war.
Truthout
Apr 1, 2026 - truthout.org
Pete Hegseth and Pope Leo’s dueling sermons share the same tradition
The Christian tradition has been entwined both with violence and heroic attempts to reject it since the very beginning. The post Pete Hegseth and Pope Leo’s dueling sermons share the same tradition ap...
MS NOW
Apr 1, 2026 - ms.now
Yes, the rich must start paying their fair share of taxes | Bernie Sanders
We need a 5% wealth tax on America’s 938 billionaires. Over a 10-year period, this bill would raise much-needed $4.4tn for public coffersNever before in American history have so few had so much wealth...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from Nato
The president, a longtime critic of Nato, has stepped up his rhetoric after allies refused to join the US-Israel war on IranDonald Trump has said he is “absolutely” considering withdrawing the US from...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war
South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plantsGovernments across Asia are ramping up their use of coal, the d...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Starmer calls for ‘ambitious’ new UK-EU ties as Trump threatens to quit Nato
PM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’ in pivot away from USUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will seek an even deeper partnership with the EU because of ...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump to address nation at critical moment in his war with Iran
The address comes after weeks of uncertainty over when and how the U.S. could extricate itself from the conflict .
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - npr.org
A propaganda war on the National Mall pits Trump against satirical statues and posters
The Trump administration and its critics are waging a war of images on the National Mall like none before. The president's face stares down from federal buildings while statues and posters mock him be...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - npr.org
Trump to give primetime address on Iran war as questions swirl over his next move
The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.
BBC News
Apr 1, 2026 - bbc.com
Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices in the face of the Iran war
Hoping to ease some pain for consumers, President Donald Trump and other heads of state have been pulling on various levers, launching more oil on the market in a bid to calm the chaos.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows
Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies and a majority believe those policies are biased against Latinos, a new poll finds.
World & Nation
Apr 1, 2026 - latimes.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-01 Wednesday
Headlines for April 01, 2026; Another Vietnam? Trump Sends Mixed Messages on Iran, from Ending War to Sending in Ground Troops; War’s Environmental Fallout: U.N. Expert Decries Targeting of Oil Sites ...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 1, 2026 - democracynow.org
Workers in Colorado Continue Historic Strike at US’s Largest Meat Processor
Workers are protesting low wages, lack of personal protective gear, and discrimination against immigrant employees.
Truthout
Apr 1, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Order Gives US Postal Service Unprecedented Control Over Mail Voting
Experts and state election officials said the executive order will quickly draw legal challenges.
Truthout
Apr 1, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments in a Presidential First
President Trump’s presence in the court puts him face to face with justices whom he has tried to bully and intimidate.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Disproportionately Affect Asian Legal Immigrants
A new study found that an end to universal birthright citizenship would disproportionately affect babies born to Asian parents.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Democrats Start to Hammer Vulnerable Republicans Over War in Iran in Ads
“Look at that gas pump,” a new ad from a liberal group says. It is targeting Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin over his support for the war effort.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s War Is Perpetually ‘Ahead of Schedule'
In Iran, the schedule is our most malleable illusion.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture
An Argentine woman, who is white, could face years in prison after being accused of racism. The case has set off intense debate in Argentina and Brazil.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Fossil-fuel imperialism’: Trump’s hankering for Iranian oil runs deep
Experts say the US believes it is entitled to resources it desires – a perspective president has supported for decadesDonald Trump said this past weekend he wants to “take the oil in Iran” by seizing ...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq, US officials say
State department says it is working to ensure release of freelancer ‘as soon as possible’ after abduction in BaghdadMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, has been ...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Can Congress stop the ‘straight greed’ of US sports teams leaving their cities?
With the NFL’s Chicago Bears weighing a once-unthinkable move to Indiana, a new federal bill aims to give cities the right to keep their teamsWWE star CM Punk called it “straight greed”. Illinois gove...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘How can you forget me’: show details Filipino Americans’ rich history
The Washington DC show explores the history of a community in search for their American dreamIn 2005, Antonio Somera was cleaning out the basement of a building in Stockton, California, when he discov...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Messi, mascots, tickets and Trump: 48 questions for the 48-team World Cup
After Tuesday’s playoff matches decided the final six spots, the tournament field is set. We answered 48 questions as the countdown to 11 June beginsAfter Tuesday’s playoff matches decided the final s...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Less meat, more plants: top US heart body’s diet advice at odds with Maha
American Heart Association bucks Trump administration line to suggest prioritizing plant-based protein over meatThe American Heart Association’s new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasizes...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘System malfunction’ causes robotaxis to stall in the middle of the road in China
Distressed riders who were stranded for hours say Apollo Go customer service agents offered ‘useless platitudes’A “system malfunction” has caused several self-driving robotaxis to stall in the middle ...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
US tech firm Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as it steps up AI spending
Company chaired by Trump ally Larry Ellison seeks to reassure investors that bet on AI infrastructure will pay offOracle is cutting thousands of jobs as the US technology company seeks to reassure inv...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Baldwin by Nicholas Boggs review – the relationships that drove a genius
A new biography puts Baldwin’s sexuality – and the men he loved – front and centreToday, James Baldwin’s legacy seems assured, but this wasn’t always the case. His critical reputation, already on the ...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI
We are paying more for a PlayStation so that idiots can use ChatGPT to mislead people on dating apps – something is rotten in the state of gaming• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Si...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
JD Vance announces a new memoir about his conversion to Catholicism
The vice-president’s follow-up to Hillbilly Elegy is announced as speculation builds over a 2028 run to succeed Trump US vice-president JD Vance has announced a new memoir centred on his conversion to...
The Guardian
Apr 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance?
Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.
BBC News
Apr 1, 2026 - bbc.com
Two migrants die in Channel crossing attempt
French authorities rescue eight people who get into difficulty boarding a small boat, but two of them died.
BBC News
Apr 1, 2026 - bbc.com
Will Trump really leave Nato?
Trump considers leaving Nato, as Starmer says he won't change his position on Iran.
BBC News
Apr 1, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Kyiv denies Russian claims of full control over Ukraine's Luhansk region ahead of U.S. envoy talks
Russia's armed forces have taken control of the entire Luhansk region of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed Wednesday, but a Kyiv military official denied the claim as Ukrainian President V...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 1, 2026 - pbs.org
London police arrest 3 more suspects over arson attack on Jewish-owned ambulances
Counterterror police are investigating the fire as an antisemitic hate crime. They were looking into a claim of responsibility by a group with potential links to Iran, but have not declared it an act ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Iran dismisses Trump's claim that their president wants a ceasefire as 'baseless'
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard separately issued a statement saying the Strait of Hormuz "is firmly and decisively under the control" of its forces.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump claims Iran's president wants a ceasefire
Iran kept up its attacks on Persian Gulf neighbors on Wednesday as airstrikes pounded Tehran, while President Donald Trump again made contradictory statements about whether he was ready to wind down t...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump plans to be at the Supreme Court during arguments on his bid to limit birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump will be the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the nation's highest court.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Live Updates: Supreme Court considers Trump's order on birthright citizenship
Every lower court to have considered the issue has found the order illegal and prevented it from taking effect. A definitive ruling by the nation's highest court is expected by early summer.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump attacks birthright citizenship after attending Supreme Court arguments
After attending a portion of the Supreme Court arguments, President Trump said the U.S. is the only nation 'STUPID enough' to allow birthright citizenship.
World & Nation
Apr 1, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump’s Fateful Choice
The military is waiting for the president’s go-ahead for high-risk ground operations in Iran.
The Atlantic
Apr 1, 2026 - theatlantic.com
No Good Way Out
Trump has options to end the war with Iran, but they all come with serious liabilities.
The Atlantic
Apr 1, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump says he’s considering pulling out of NATO
Top U.S. officials have stepped up warnings to military allies, who are refusing American requests to help out with the Iran war and its consequences.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 1, 2026 - politico.eu
Trump's FCC Chief Says His Censorship Protects the Little Guy. It Really Serves One Powerful Man.
When you look at the fights FCC chair Brendan Carr actually picks, they aren’t local stories at all. They’re tailored for Donald Trump. The post Trump’s FCC Chief Says His Censorship Protects the Litt...
The Intercept
Mar 31, 2026 - theintercept.com
The “Massive Human Consequences” of Ending Birthright Citizenship
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14160, denying birthright citizenship to the children of undocumented immigrants and other parents who are not permanent ...
Mother Jones
Mar 31, 2026 - motherjones.com
With gas prices on the rise, Trump officials discuss feared $150 oil
The White House braces for a potential oil spike to $150 or higher as the Iran war chokes supply.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 31, 2026 - politico.com
The Ugly History Behind the Olympics’ New Gender Test
On March 26, the International Olympic Committee announced that all athletes competing in women’s sports will be required to undergo genetic eligibility testing. Claiming to be concerned with “fairnes...
Mother Jones
Mar 31, 2026 - motherjones.com
On Trans Day of Visibility, Supreme Court Sides With Conversion Therapy
In an 8-1 decision on Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law forbidding licensed therapists from trying to change a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity—a practice known as c...
Mother Jones
Mar 31, 2026 - motherjones.com
If these whales go extinct, we’ll know who to blame
A Rice's whale is visible from onboard the NOAA Twin Otter aircraft off the coast of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. | Paul Nagelkirk/NOAA Fisheries (Permit #21938) via The Associated Press In the warm...
Vox
Mar 31, 2026 - vox.com
Trump says he expects US to leave Iran in ‘2 or 3 weeks’
The president will address the nation Wednesday evening on the war.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 31, 2026 - politico.com
News Wrap: Judge orders halt to Trump's White House ballroom construction
In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge today ordered the Trump administration to stop construction of its $400 million White House ballroom project until Congress reviews the project, top European ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Mar 31, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s gas prices problem
Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Pasadena, California, on March 30, 2026. | Mario Tama/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed abo...
Vox
Mar 31, 2026 - vox.com
Supreme Court sides with therapist challenging Colorado ban on conversion therapy
A Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth hit a potentially far-reaching roadblock at the Supreme Court. In an 8-1 decision, the justices sided with a Christian counselor who argued...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Mar 31, 2026 - pbs.org
Prediction markets, pardons spark questions over who's profiting from Trump's presidency
The Pentagon is denying a report by The Financial Times that Defense Secretary Hegseth's stockbroker was seeking to make large investments in major defense companies in the days before the U.S. and Is...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Mar 31, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Are Threatening to Shutter Hospitals Across the US
The GOP is reportedly considering kicking hundreds of thousands more off Medicaid to fund Trump's illegal war on Iran.
Truthout
Mar 31, 2026 - truthout.org
Opinion | Why Europe is Wrong to Think Iran is ‘Not Our War’
Europe will have to take on global threats alone if it doesn’t support America in Iran.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 31, 2026 - politico.com
Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump’s Iran war drags on
Though the US is almost certainly not going to have a draft, media commentary and online anxiety have surfacedMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe United States is almost certainly not going to have a...