Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-08
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
“A whole civilization will die tonight”: How Trump is threatening war crimes
A view of the damaged B1 bridge, a day after it was destroyed by an airstrike, on April 3, 2026, west of Tehran in Karaj, Iran. | Majid Saeedi/Getty Images “A whole civilization will die tonight, ne...
Vox
Apr 7, 2026 - vox.com
New Utah Law Shields Fossil Fuel Firms From Liability for Climate Chaos
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Utah has made it nearly impossible for residents to hold fossil fuel companies leg...
Mother Jones
Apr 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
“Economic Civil War”: States Push Laws to Shield Oil and Gas Companies From Accountability
The post “Economic Civil War”: States Push Laws to Shield Oil and Gas Companies From Accountability appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 7, 2026 - propublica.org
The November elections could hurt Republicans years from now
The party is looking at a rout in state legislative seats, which could have long-term effects. The post The November elections could hurt Republicans years from now appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 7, 2026 - ms.now
Jamie Raskin demands Justice Department turn over details on Michael Flynn settlement
The Maryland Democrat has asked all the right questions about the fiasco, which he characterized as a blatant and unlawful abuse of public trust. The post Jamie Raskin demands Justice Department turn ...
MS NOW
Apr 7, 2026 - ms.now
Democrats’ Colossal Missed Opportunity to Shape the Supreme Court
The collapse of Harriet Miers’ 2005 nomination is still reverberating.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.com
The tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘A whole civilization will die tonight’
In today’s newsletter: President Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline draws closer, Artemis II and more. The post The tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘A whole civilization will die tonight’ appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 7, 2026 - ms.now
Utah Republicans are furious about their new congressional map. They blame one of their own.
Rep. Blake Moore’s past support for a redistricting reform effort is fueling a GOP primary and could hurt his future prospects.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.com
Wisconsin town revolts against a Trump-backed data center project
At least four local data center-related ballot measures are set to appear on ballots this year, with the first vote coming Tuesday in Port Washington, Wisconsin.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.com
Why Hungary’s energy policy is less MAGA than JD Vance might think
The country’s low power bills are a result of big subsidies.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.com
Tradwife Horror Story
Tradwives have been baking, churning, scrubbing, and harvesting their ways through our social media feeds for several years now, praising homemaking and subservience to their husbands on countless ded...
Mother Jones
Apr 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
With Trump Threatening a Genocide, Military Must Disobey His Orders, Former Pentagon Officials Say
“What President Trump is describing as the destruction of ‘a whole civilization’ would be a war crime, plain and simple.” The post With Trump Threatening a Genocide, Military Must Disobey His Orders, ...
The Intercept
Apr 7, 2026 - theintercept.com
How the 25th Amendment would work against Trump amid his Iran belligerence
Like in the impeachment process, the Republican-controlled Congress has a role to play. The post How the 25th Amendment would work against Trump amid his Iran belligerence appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 7, 2026 - ms.now
Trump stumps for Viktor Orban in phone call during Vance’s rally
Orban is one of the Trump administration’s top allies in Europe, but he’s lagging in the polls ahead of Hungary’s national election next week.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.com
Is the Iran war turning into Trump’s Iraq?
Iranian flags are seen amongst debris at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran, which was hit by US-Israeli strikes on April 7, 2026. | Majid Saeedi/Getty Images How closely does President...
Vox
Apr 7, 2026 - vox.com
How far will Trump go in Iran?
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth conduct a news conference in the White House briefing room on Monday, April 6, 2026. | Tom Williams/Getty Images This story appeared in Toda...
Vox
Apr 7, 2026 - vox.com
What happens at 8 p.m.? Even Trump’s allies aren’t sure.
Trump has given Iran until Tuesday evening to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Absent a deal, the president has threatened strikes on critical infrastructure, like power plants and bridges.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.com
‘Vile on every level’: Tucker Carlson rips Donald Trump over Easter Sunday ‘f-word’ post
The former Fox News host also slammed the U.S. president for “mocking” Islam during a scathing critique.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.com
Trump adds a new wrinkle to his fatally flawed case against NATO
As substantively incoherent as the president’s case against NATO has been, he made matters worse at the end of a White House press conference on Monday. The post Trump adds a new wrinkle to his fatall...
MS NOW
Apr 7, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s MAGA allies revolt over his threat to destroy Iranian civilization
Some of the president’s most loyal and ardent supporters are denouncing his threats to destroy Iranian civilization as “evil” and “genocidal.” The post Trump’s MAGA allies revolt over his threat to de...
MS NOW
Apr 7, 2026 - ms.now
Trump threatens ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ ahead of Iran deadline
Tuesday night may well be “one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World,” the president wrote on Truth Social.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.com
We Asked the White House If Trump Was Considering Nuking Iran. Its Response Was Chilling.
On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump began a post on his social media platform Truth Social by writing, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” Trump continued i...
Mother Jones
Apr 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘Foolish’: Trump scolds Americans for opposing some of his ambitions in Iran
Evidently, we’re just simpletons, unable to grasp the brilliance of Trump’s idea about stealing Iran’s natural resources after starting an unnecessary war. The post ‘Foolish’: Trump scolds Americans f...
MS NOW
Apr 7, 2026 - ms.now
Groups warn of risk that Trump ‘will keep or destroy’ presidential records
The Justice Department’s new legal interpretation, if upheld, could give the president the green light to hoard records. The post Groups warn of risk that Trump ‘will keep or destroy’ presidential re...
MS NOW
Apr 7, 2026 - ms.now
Video undermines ICE account of officer shooting a man in Minneapolis
City released video of January shooting after charges against two Venezuelan men involved were droppedThe city of Minneapolis released a video on Monday that undermined the initial Immigration and Cus...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Two Trump moves last week could kill off future accountability for his deeds | Jan-Werner Müller
The Trump ‘library’ and an attack on the Presidential Records Act have more in common than it might seemLast week, the Trump administration proudly published two pieces of news which, at first sight, ...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
America Can’t Let Go of George Washington’s Slave-Holding History
During the summer of 2020, as protestors rallied against racial injustice, at least two dozen monuments of Confederate soldiers and slave owners were “torched, occupied, or removed.” In Portland, prot...
Mother Jones
Apr 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
Iranian American Congresswoman Readies Impeachment Effort Against Hegseth
Rep. Yassamin Ansari cited his “repeated war crimes, including bombing a girls’ school in Minab, Iran.”
Truthout
Apr 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Key Republican super PAC eyes 8 Senate races that will dictate control of the chamber
“The Senate Leadership Fund announcement is a sign Republicans are nervous,” a spokesperson for the Democratic-aligned Senate Majority PAC said. The post Key Republican super PAC eyes 8 Senate races t...
MS NOW
Apr 7, 2026 - ms.now
Donald Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran ignores demands
Attacks on Iran increase and Israel tells Iranians to avoid train travel as deadline to reopen strait of Hormuz loomsMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has warned that Iran’s “whole civilis...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Eighty-five countries have sought a roadmap to phasing out fossil fuels. A conference this month offers hope they could uniteThis article is published as part of the global journalism collaboration Co...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Drone racing to drone strikes: have war and sport become indistinguishable?
The Trump administration’s pushing of the war in Iran reflects a sporting culture driven by clipped-up content, shameless tribalism and a lust for escalation Among the more surprising continuities of ...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Wisconsin votes in supreme court race amid threat of midterm election attacks
Liberals see chance to strengthen majority in state where Trump and allies could try to overturn election resultsWisconsin voters on Tuesday will select a state supreme court judge to replace an outgo...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
As Iran war exposes global dependence on fossil fuels, the biggest emitters are reaping the rewards
Worst polluters hold world’s future in their hands as they benefit from higher fossil fuel prices, but global trends favour renewablesOil stands at about $110 a barrel and some forecasts have predicte...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump: “A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight”
Trump threatened genocide against the people of Iran Tuesday morning, saying that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” The Truth Social post in full: “A whole civil...
Mother Jones
Apr 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
In Indian Country, Data Centers Come With a Familiar Threat of Colonialism. These Organizers Are Fighting Back.
Last August, citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation began hearing whispers of an AI data center coming to their reservation. Kenzie Roberts and Jordan Harmon, both Muscogee citizens, were immediately...
Mother Jones
Apr 7, 2026 - motherjones.com
LA business groups unite behind Bass and switch up their playbook
For the first time, the city’s fragmented business interests are coordinating their political efforts.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.com
What to Watch in the Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Clay Fuller, a Republican allied with President Trump, will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in the election to fill the remainder of Ms. Greene’s term after her resignation from Congress.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
DC’s highly qualified workers can’t find jobs: ‘What is happening?’
Washington DC has the highest unemployment rate in the USAlicia Contreras was in Tunisia, working as the deputy country representative for Libya for USAID, when she received the news: she was fired. T...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Maga movement splinters as Trump threatens to eradicate a ‘whole civilization’ if Iran doesn’t make deal – live
Tucker Carlson calls Trump strategy ‘vile on every level’ and Marjorie Taylor Greene joins Democrats’ calls to remove president using 25th amendmentSign up for Breaking News US email alertsDuring a pr...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Republicans silent as Democrats call on US cabinet to oust Trump over Iran
Lawmakers call for use of 25th amendment after president brazenly threatens to commit war crimes in IranAs Donald Trump unleashes curse-filled threats against Iran, Democrats are raising alarm over hi...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump cut funding for gun violence prevention. California’s Latino communities are facing the fallout
Non-profits are scaling back programs, raising fears of worsening violence in historically underserved communitiesSergio Diaz knows how to make people feel comfortable. It is a skill he learned from h...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted | Kenneth Roth
There is no question that Trump’s threats, if carried out, would amount to war crimes. The international justice system is positioned to actDonald Trump is openly threatening war crimes in Iran becaus...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Row over ‘virtual gated community’ AI surveillance plan in Toronto neighbourhood
Rosedale residents considering car licence plate-scanning Flock system in bid to tackle property crimeA row has broken out in one of Canada’s wealthiest neighbourhoods over plans to use an AI-powered ...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I see it as trafficking’: the brutal reality of life as a foreign student in the UK
Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families deep in debtWhen Sam started lookin...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
WATCH: Vance speaks in Hungary on trip to help boost Orbán's reelection bid
Vance's visit to Budapest on Tuesday marks a clear endorsement from President Donald Trump's administration for Orbán, who is trailing in the polls ahead of Sunday's election.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 7, 2026 - pbs.org
The $97 Million Utah Warehouse ICE Bought for $145 Million
Trump wants industrial-size immigration jails, and money is no obstacle.
The Atlantic
Apr 7, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Budget Proposal Gives Pentagon Record $1.5T Funding, Cuts Social Programs
“It’s beyond the wildest dreams of the military-industrial complex,” says Public Citizen co-president Robert Weissman.
Truthout
Apr 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Uses Same Language Cited by ICJ in Genocide Ruling Against Israel
Trump said the US is fighting “animals,” echoing Yoav Gallant’s “human animals” remark early in Israel’s Gaza genocide.
Truthout
Apr 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Threatens Journalists With Jail Over Reporting on Airman Rescue
“The person that did the story will go to jail if he doesn't say” who leaked information to them, Trump warned.
Truthout
Apr 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Vance in Budapest: Viktor Orbán’s last throw of the MAGA dice
U.S. interventions by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have so far failed to reverse the Hungarian leader’s flagging fortunes.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.eu
‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate
U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Without Elon Musk, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice Election Goes Quiet
Elections for the Wisconsin Supreme Court have previously brought record-breaking spending and national attention. Tuesday’s race has been a more muted affair.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
From ‘stink bugs’ to ‘enemies of the people’: how Viktor Orbán blazed a trail for Trump’s media assaults | Amrit Singh
Hungary’s prime minister has conducted a systematic attack on independent media. The parallels with the US are chillingDuring his state of the nation address earlier this year, Hungary’s prime ministe...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Will bombing Iran back to the ‘stone ages’ achieve any war objectives?
Donald Trump’s threat to target Iran’s bridges and power plants follows a similar playbook to recent conflictsDuring Israel’s 2006 war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israeli jets bombed the Jiyeh power...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Anna Wintour shares Vogue cover with Hollywood doppelganger Meryl Streep
Former editor-in-chief says Streep’s character in The Devil Wears Prada ‘distant’ from the real herAfter more than 30 years helming Vogue, and becoming a pop icon in the process, Anna Wintour has grac...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump threatens to ‘take out’ Iran … again – The Latest
Donald Trump says the US will bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges if Tehran fails to meet his latest deadline to reopen the strait of Hormuz. The US president says he is ‘not at all’ concerned that s...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s posts: ‘The only president who teases a bombing the same way ABC promotes episodes’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s unhinged social media posts about Iran and a very strange edition of the White House Easter egg rollLate-night hosts reacted to Donald Trump’s expletive-laden social...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump needs to go. If we can’t use the 25th amendment, I have another idea | Arwa Mahdawi
The US constitution should make it possible to remove a president who’s not fit for office. But we’re going to need another way outFor the past few months, I have been waging a cold war with a neighbo...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Artemis II: the light and dark sides of the moon | Editorial
The threat posed by a new space race is real. But so is the wonder of humankind’s reaching for the skies “Everything we need, Earth provides. And that is somewhat of a miracle, and one that you can’t ...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on North Korea and the Kims: whoever’s at the helm, the regime serves only itself | Editorial
Speculation that the leader’s teenage daughter will succeed him is rife. But Ju-ae’s high profile is about continuity, not changeNorth Korea is unique in turning a putatively communist state into a dy...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘We still deserve due process,’ says Cambodian man deported by US to Eswatini
Pheap Rom was one of 15 people sent to prison in African kingdom last year despite completing US sentencesA Cambodian man deported by the US said he would have accepted being sent to Cambodia, but ins...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe review – a compulsive tale of money, lies and avoidable tragedy
A New Yorker writer traces the web of deceit that led a troubled teenager to his violent deathEarly one winter morning in November 2019, a surveillance camera at MI6’s headquarters on the Thames regis...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
An anti-ICE protest and a thumbs up from space: photos of the day – Tuesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Taiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace'
The visit takes place ahead of President Trump's own summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month, where Taiwan is expected to be a top agenda item.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - npr.org
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The vote — 11 in favor, two against and two abstentions — took place just hours before an 8 p.m. Eastern deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to open the strategic waterway or face att...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 7, 2026 - pbs.org
Did Trump Just Threaten to Use Nuclear Weapons in Iran?
If such an order comes to pass, the military can and must refuse.
The Atlantic
Apr 7, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump’s Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-“Domestic Terrorism” Center
The new center and funding boost represent the implementation of Trump’s National Security Presidential Memorandum 7.
Truthout
Apr 7, 2026 - truthout.org
What spending probes at DHS reveal about Kristi Noem’s time in office
Kara Voorhies, a little-known contractor, worked closely with top aide Corey Lewandowski and had wide influence over contracts under Noem’s leadership.
National
Apr 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Iranians Voice Shock and Defiance in Face of Trump’s Looming Deadline
President Trump has threatened devastating attacks if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Some Iranians questioned what had happened to American values.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Threatens Broad Attacks in Iran. How Is Illegal Conduct in War Defined?
It is illegal for any military to target civilians, as President Trump has suggested he would in threats against Iran. But the U.S. has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Newlywed Wife of U.S. Soldier Released From Immigration Detention
The couple had gone to the husband’s Army base to complete paperwork so they could move in together. But within hours that plan derailed, and New York Times reporting about the case quickly spread.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
How Much Humiliation Can Vance Take?
The vice president gets saddled with the Iran war and eroding popularity.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Protests in Mexico Challenge Move of Frida Kahlo Trove to Spain
Officials scrambled to reassure Mexicans that a collection of esteemed artworks would return by 2028. A rarely-seen will may clarify the collector’s wishes.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Coke and booze didn’t help my creativity’: Joe Eszterhas on his wild times – and his supernatural, anti-woke Basic Instinct reboot
He was the screenwriting colossus behind Flashdance, Jagged Edge, Showgirls and more. Now clean, ‘Hollywood’s Shakespeare’ talks about today’s scared studios, his refugee trauma – and taking acid with...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
JD Vance accuses EU of ‘interference’ as he visits Hungary to help Orbán win election
US vice-president rails against ‘bureaucrats in Brussels’ interfering in Sunday’s vote as he arrives in BudapestJD Vance has railed against the EU, accusing it of blatantly interfering in Hungary’s up...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Midwest’s bottleneck bridge is getting help at last – but is it all good news?
Upgrade to Brent Spence Bridge linking Kentucky and Ohio clouded by concerns about cost overruns, pollution and housingConnecting manufacturers in the industrial north to booming southern cities in Ge...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Aftermath of a rescue: wreckage of aircraft at site of US mission in Iran
In a patch of desert in Isfahan province, personnel clear the site where just hours earlier two C-130 planes and two helicopters were destroyedMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe small farming commun...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Oil slick from bombed Iranian ship threatens protected wetland
Shahid Bagheri leaking fuel towards Hara mangrove forest, home to migrating birds and endangered turtlesMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn oil slick from a stricken Iranian ship threatens to contamin...
The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump warns 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran fails to meet his deadline
With the clock ticking, President Trump radically expanded his threat to the entire Iranian nation if its leaders fail to do a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday night.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - npr.org
What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum
The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.
BBC News
Apr 7, 2026 - bbc.com
How the Iran war affects your money and bills
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
BBC News
Apr 7, 2026 - bbc.com
Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC News
Apr 7, 2026 - bbc.com
JD Vance backs Orbán's re-election bid in Budapest visit and hits out at EU
US Vice-President JD Vance intervenes in the campaign to give Orbán a ringing endorsement in Budapest.
BBC News
Apr 7, 2026 - bbc.com
Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans
Liverpool supporters' action against ticket price rises should be supported by rivals, according to the FSA
BBC News
Apr 7, 2026 - bbc.com
Taiwan opposition leader visits China on what she calls a 'journey to peace'
The visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade and comes ahead of a meeting in Beijing between Xi and Trump scheduled to take place in May.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 7, 2026 - pbs.org
3 times Trump has given Iran deadlines and then delayed them
Here are some of President Donald Trump's deadlines and threats, and what happened next.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 7, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached
An Iranian envoy says Tehran will "take immediate and proportionate" action if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threats.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 7, 2026 - pbs.org
Iran attempting cyber attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, officials say
The Iranian cyberactivity comes as President Trump threatens to target Iran's critical infrastructure, particularly its bridges and power plants.
World & Nation
Apr 7, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump's message to Iran on deadline day: 'A whole civilization will die tonight'
The extraordinary threat signaled Trump's willingness to authorize U.S. military strikes on Iranian infrastructure if no ceasefire deal is reached by 5 p.m. PDT Tuesday.
World & Nation
Apr 7, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump’s Fundamental Misunderstanding in Iran
What makes the nation suffer helps the regime thrive.
The Atlantic
Apr 7, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-07 Tuesday
Headlines for April 07, 2026; Report from Tehran: “Hormuz Is Not a Tool to End the War But How Iran Wins the Aftermath”; Juan González: “Latinx Freedom” Conference Will Be Landmark Gathering in NYC Ap...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 7, 2026 - democracynow.org
Top Palestinian Children’s Rights Group Shutters After Being Targeted By Israel
Defense for Children International-Palestine was critical in exposing Israel’s mass atrocities against children.
Truthout
Apr 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump threatens to wipe out Iran’s ‘whole civilization.’ EU has no comment.
“Honestly if we reacted every time somebody posted something outrageous online, that is all we would do,” an EU official says.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 7, 2026 - politico.eu
Loomer, Fox and 'a RINO': Inside Trump's earthquake endorsement in California
MAGA allies had long been laying the groundwork for Trump’s endorsement of Steve Hilton in California’s gubernatorial race.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 6, 2026 - politico.com
Vance is on standby in Iran talks
The negotiations are led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner but Vance could be tagged in if there is a direct meeting with Iranian officials.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 6, 2026 - politico.com
Pentagon’s new plans in Iran give Trump a way out of war crime accusations
Defense officials are expanding a list of strike options.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 6, 2026 - politico.com
The Media Just Can’t Help Turning Iran Fighter Jet Rescue Into “Black Hawk Down”
Everyone reported the exact same story at the exact same time — and they all relied on the same liars who got us into this mess. The post The Media Just Can’t Help Turning Iran Fighter Jet Rescue Into...
The Intercept
Apr 6, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump Threatens to Commit War Crimes If Iran Maintains Blockade on Hormuz Strait
In threats to civilian infrastructure, he said Tuesday “will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one."
Truthout
Apr 6, 2026 - truthout.org
Absence of Accountability for Gaza Genocide Has Enabled Israel’s War on Lebanon
There has been “no accountability whatsoever for violations of the laws of war,” says researcher Ramzi Kaiss.