Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-11
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
A Redditor Criticized ICE. Trump Is Trying to Unmask Them by Dragging the Company to a Secret Grand Jury.
An ICE summons to get the user’s identity failed. Advocates worry the move to a grand jury signals an escalation of the war on dissent. The post A Redditor Criticized ICE. Trump Is Trying to Unmask Th...
The Intercept
Apr 10, 2026 - theintercept.com
Did the Trump administration threaten the pope?
Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech to the faithful during the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on November 5, 2025. | Filippo Monteforte/AFP via Getty Images Most Americ...
Vox
Apr 10, 2026 - vox.com
How to Defeat a Very Trumpy Authoritarian Leader—Maybe
“Óvatosan optimista.” That means “cautious optimism.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard from several Hungarian friends when I ask them about the momentous elections taking place on Sunday, April 12. After 16 y...
Mother Jones
Apr 10, 2026 - motherjones.com
Putting Fuel on a Ceasefire: Israel Tries to Kill U.S.–Iran Talks
“In many ways, what actually has potentially led to this ceasefire is the fact that Iran is able to create a chokehold over 20 percent of the world’s oil.” The post Putting Fuel on a Ceasefire: Israel...
The Intercept
Apr 10, 2026 - theintercept.com
These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen
Donald Trump could intervene to settle many of these clashes, but he has mostly kept his distance.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Administration Wants to Make It More Difficult to Evade a Military Draft
With automatic Selective Service registration, it would be harder for Americans to dodge a potential military draft. The post Trump Administration Wants to Make It More Difficult to Evade a Military D...
The Intercept
Apr 10, 2026 - theintercept.com
Mamdani at 100 days: ‘We don’t have enough time to complain’
In an interview with POLITICO, Mamdani reflected on the budget deficit, how it’s affected his agenda, policing, potholes, not crying on the subway and much more.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
At 100 days, Mamdani is already a different kind of mayor
The New York City mayor has notched major wins while dropping some campaign promises as he confronts a hostile fiscal landscape.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
Why Trump’s endorsement hasn’t been a ‘close out move’ for Louisiana Senate
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy still has a chance at making the runoff despite Trump-backed Julia Letlow's lead in the race.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
International polls discredit Trump’s boasts about global ‘respect’
The more the president claims, “We are the most respected country anywhere in the world,” the more relevant the evidence that proves otherwise. The post International polls discredit Trump’s boasts ab...
MS NOW
Apr 10, 2026 - ms.now
New Jerseyans begin to wonder if even Jeff Van Drew could be vulnerable in midterms
Flipping a district that a Republican so easily carried in 2024 would take a cataclysmic year for the GOP. But there are signs that 2026 might be just that.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
The Chilling Role of ChatGPT in Mass Shootings and Other Violence
In June 2025, a safety team at OpenAI grew alarmed. The company’s automated review system had flagged extensive activity by a ChatGPT user describing scenarios that involved gun violence. A group of s...
Mother Jones
Apr 10, 2026 - motherjones.com
Mark Carney Is on the Verge of a Big Election Win
Canada’s prime minister is poised to seize an outright majority. Then he’ll have to deliver.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition
In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 10, 2026 - ms.now
Ask Jordan: Is Sauer’s ‘new world’ claim against birthright citizenship hypocritical?
“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues. The post Ask Jordan: Is Sauer’s ‘new world’ claim aga...
MS NOW
Apr 10, 2026 - ms.now
NYC employee says she was fired after reporting alleged relationship between top Mamdani appointee, subordinate
The Department of Investigation has started to probe the situation involving Harun Goodwin, Mamdani’s probation commissioner.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
What Hippies, Tradwives, and Trump Voters Have in Common
During this year’s Super Bowl, boxer Mike Tyson took a big bite out of an apple in a commercial that commanded us to “eat real food.” The ad felt more like a political gambit than a PSA. Here was a ch...
Mother Jones
Apr 10, 2026 - motherjones.com
Survivors of deadly Iranian attack on U.S. military outpost reject Hegseth’s claims
The defense secretary said a “squirter” snuck through U.S. defenses and killed six soldiers in Kuwait. Survivors of the attack have pushed back. The post Survivors of deadly Iranian attack on U.S. mil...
MS NOW
Apr 10, 2026 - ms.now
Harris gives her clearest signal she is mounting a 2028 presidential bid
She has toyed with the idea before, but her comments Friday took on a new meaning in front of an audience full of Black power brokers.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
Wisconsin Republicans have a new target after a crushing loss
The Supreme Court result, some Republicans say, is a show of just how bad things have gotten for the state GOP in one of the most important battleground states.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantánamo camp for Cuban migrants
Exclusive: Dozens of organizations write to Congress after general announced plan to ‘deal with’ those fleeing any humanitarian crisis on the islandDozens of US and international human rights organiza...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed “Like Sardines” in Arizona ICE Jail
“I’ve never experienced anything like this in my entire life,” Rep. Adelita Grijalva said during a visit to the jail.
Truthout
Apr 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Judge rejects Pentagon effort to restrict press access, says it smacks of ‘autocracy’
The Defense Department keeps trying to impose unnecessary limits on journalists. It keeps losing in court. The post Judge rejects Pentagon effort to restrict press access, says it smacks of ‘autocracy...
MS NOW
Apr 10, 2026 - ms.now
US inflation soars in March as war on Iran drives economy into uncertainty
Prices were up 3.3% over the year, adding to the unpredictability that first came with Trump tariffsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS inflation soared in ...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Senators Demand Bill Pulte Explain Allegations From Mother Jones Story
On Friday, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden sent a letter to Bill Pulte, the embattled director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to demand information about a mysterious Pulte donation recen...
Mother Jones
Apr 10, 2026 - motherjones.com
Judge’s Order for “Alligator Alcatraz” May Shape Legal Access at Other ICE Jails
Constitutionally guaranteed rights to consult an attorney can make a huge difference in whether someone gets deported.
Truthout
Apr 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt
Rather than calling for impeachment, Schumer criticized Trump for what he said was worsening Iran’s “nuclear ambition.”
Truthout
Apr 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Mamdani still thinks Trump’s a fascist. But he says they both love New York.
The mayor discussed his complex relationship with the president in a sitdown with POLITICO.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
’He’s mentally unstable’: Iranian American in Congress condemns Trump’s war and pushes for his removal
Democratic representative Yassamin Ansari says the war has only more deeply entrenched the Iranian regimeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump is an...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Canadian mother held by ICE with daughter, 7, speaks out on families ‘suffering greatly’ in detention
Tania Warner and her daughter were detained in Texas facilities deemed ‘unsafe and degrading’When Tania Warner and her seven-year-old daughter, Ayla, were released after nearly three weeks of detentio...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Four men deported by US to Eswatini have right to see lawyer, court rules
The men, sent to the southern African country in July, have been denied in-person counsel for nine months Four men deported by the US to Eswatini and denied in-person legal counsel for nine months whi...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Raked in $28 Million From Middle East Business Deals. Then He Started a War.
Donald Trump is betting big on Oman. Since September 2024, the president has been developing a grand project in the Middle Eastern sultanate—a sprawling golf course, a hotel, and seaside villas—all pe...
Mother Jones
Apr 10, 2026 - motherjones.com
How Austin’s stunning drop in rents explains housing in America
Apartments and condos in Austin. | Jay Janner/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images Here is one narrative violation in the usual drumbeat of doom that we’re used to hearing about housing in...
Vox
Apr 10, 2026 - vox.com
Distraction? Epstein survivor presses for Bondi testimony after Melania Trump remarks
Annie Farmer said she doesn’t want the first lady’s call for survivors to testify to “distract from some of the most pressing issues at hand.” The post Distraction? Epstein survivor presses for Bondi...
MS NOW
Apr 10, 2026 - ms.now
Trump administration admits it made a mistake in Medicaid fraud accusations
Allegations raised by Dr. Mehmet Oz were used to launch an investigation into New York’s Medicaid program. The claims, however, were based on an error. The post Trump administration admits it made a m...
MS NOW
Apr 10, 2026 - ms.now
Trump looks ahead to next military ‘conquest’ amid efforts to preserve a ceasefire in Iran
The president once denounced those hellbent on “conquest.” Now, he believes the military that he commands is “looking forward ... to its next Conquest.” The post Trump looks ahead to next military ‘co...
MS NOW
Apr 10, 2026 - ms.now
James Blair considering temporary White House departure for Trump’s political operation
The move is the clearest sign yet the White House wants a unified approach ahead of the midterms.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Administration Returns to Court for Yet Another Tariff Lawsuit
States and small businesses challenged the 10 percent tax on many imports that President Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down a previous slate of tariffs.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
Middle East crisis live: Trump warns of fresh strikes on Iran if talks fail as Vance heads to Pakistan
US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a dealNetanyahu says there is no ceasefire in Lebanon as Israel launches f...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump to break bread with journalists at annual dinner amid threats to jail them
Trump to attend correspondents’ dinner for first time as president, while some newsrooms ‘wrestle’ with whether to goThe White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) is surely hoping that Donald Tru...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Trump’s civilisational threats: the words that fuel war must be condemned | Editorial
Military euphemisms can be deadly. Yet the brutal rhetoric of the US and Israel is proving still more lethal“Metaphors can kill,” the linguist George Lakoff wrote in an influential essay on the Gulf w...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs President Donald Trump turned to after the Supr...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 10, 2026 - pbs.org
Arellano: Pope Leo's brave stance against Trump
Rather than cower before a despot who makes the Pharaoh in the Old Testament seem as stable and kind as St. Francis, the first American pope has resisted Trump like a protester at a "No Kings" rally.
World & Nation
Apr 10, 2026 - latimes.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-10 Friday
Headlines for April 10, 2026; “10 Minutes of Terror”: Lebanon Death Toll Tops 300 from Israel’s “Black Wednesday” Attack; Will the U.S. and Europe Break Up? Trump Says He May Pull Out of NATO as Iran ...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 10, 2026 - democracynow.org
Melania Trump’s Epstein denial centers attention on the scandal — and her
What’s telling about the first lady’s remarks denouncing “lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein.” The post Melania Trump’s Epstein denial centers attention on the scandal — and her ap...
MS NOW
Apr 10, 2026 - ms.now
White House chaos and dysfunction reign in odd back-to-back incidents
Remember when the president said his White House was “running like a fine-tuned machine”? There’s a reason even he no longer makes such claims. The post White House chaos and dysfunction reign in odd ...
MS NOW
Apr 10, 2026 - ms.now
Tracking 7 of Mamdani’s Biggest Campaign Promises
Zohran Mamdani based his successful campaign for mayor of New York City on several central pledges. Here’s an early look on where those stand.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Posts Graphic Video of Deadly Attack and Rails Against Haitian Immigrants
The man seen beating a woman is from Haiti and faces a murder charge in Florida, officials said. President Trump has fought to end protections for Haitian immigrants.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
Judge Declines to Order Trump Administration to Adjust Somali Deportation Policies
Acknowledging that the government may have recently stepped up the pace of removal proceedings, a federal judge wrote that he could not immediately intervene.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
Why Republicans Will Not Run Away From Trump
Without Trump on the midterms ballot, how will his party fare?
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump ‘reaping bitter fruit’ of thinking Iran intervention as easy as Venezuela, says former diplomat
John Feeley says US president was ‘flush with victory’ of Maduro capture and could make same mistake in CubaDonald Trump is “reaping the bitter fruit” of erroneously thinking that the capture of Venez...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump posts graphic video of woman’s killing in Florida
President’s post on Truth Social is in keeping with a pattern of using shocking video to sow fear about immigration and justify mass deportationBesieged by questions about his war on Iran and his wife...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why is anyone surprised by the US and Israel’s latest war? It’s only what the world allowed them to do in Gaza | Owen Jones
The price of silence from western politicians and media outlets over Israel’s actions in Palestine is now being paid by Iranian and Lebanese civiliansThe president of the United States threatened this...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Met police accused of favouring Tommy Robinson far-right rally over Palestine march
Celebrities including Annie Lennox and Miriam Margolyes sign letter to force after pro-Palestine march route rejectedAnnie Lennox and Miriam Margolyes are among artists who have accused the Metropolit...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Argentina just ripped up its pioneering glacier law. What does this mean for millions of people’s drinking water?
Javier Milei’s reforms to the law will open up high-altitude areas to mining and risk water reserves already strained by the climate crisis, say activistsSaul Zeballos was born and raised in Jáchal, a...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Peruvians to go to polls hoping to break cycle of instability
Soaring crime and corruption top voter concerns in highly unpredictable election with 35 candidates for presidentPeruvians go to the polls on Sunday hoping to break a cycle of instability that has pro...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Holly Humberstone: Cruel World review – Taylor Swift fave trades gothic melancholy for pop glow-up
(Polydor)The British singer-songwriter replaces introspection with euphoric choruses, 80s synths and even happy hardcore on her vivid second LPAs a profession, pop stardom has been in existential cris...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says Iran 'doing a very poor job' in reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - npr.org
AP report: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations
The error, which the administration admitted first to The Associated Press, prompted health analysts to question how many of the Republican administration's sweeping anti-fraud efforts around the coun...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 10, 2026 - pbs.org
The Iran war exposed Republican rifts. Trump's exit efforts haven't healed them yet
In the decade since President Donald Trump's "America First" movement rose to power by rejecting military intervention, his coalition has rarely been tested the way it is now.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 10, 2026 - pbs.org
The Trump administration just updated rules for CDC's vaccine advisory panel, allowing inclusion of RFK Jr. allies
The changes published Thursday come after a recent legal defeat that has at least temporarily halted meetings of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which for decades has recommended how...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 10, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the U.S. as he heads to negotiations in Pakistan
Vice President JD Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts, set off Friday to lead mediated tal...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 10, 2026 - pbs.org
Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March
It's the first read on inflation to capture the effects of the Iran war.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 10, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s Math Behind Medicaid Fraud Claims Doesn’t Add Up—Literally
The Trump administration is bad at math. On Friday, the Associated Press reported that an administration official admitted to miscounting how many people in New York receive care through home and comm...
Mother Jones
Apr 10, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Reportedly Agreed to Include Lebanon in Ceasefire But Lied About It Anyway
The death toll from Israel’s massive, 10-minute blitz on Lebanon on Wednesday has surpassed 300 people.
Truthout
Apr 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Zohran Mamdani, Perpetual Student of the City
The Mayor, along with some teen-agers from Bronx Science, takes stock of his first hundred days.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 10, 2026 - newyorker.com
Trump Attacks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly Over Iran War Criticism
In a lengthy social media post, the president attacked Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and others in starkly personal terms. He also criticized the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Next Phase of the Immigration Crackdown Is Quieter — and More Destabilizing
Self-deportation is an idea with deep roots. It’s making a comeback.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
State Judges Turn to Guns in New Era of Judicial Threats
A Times examination reveals thousands of threats against state judges, in addition to assaults and fatal attacks. Judges say local law enforcement agencies often can’t offer adequate protection.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
Pete Hegseth’s holy war: the militant Christian theology animating the US attack on Iran
The Bible-thumping US defense secretary is overseeing another strategic disaster in the Middle East. Is this a war or a crusade?Nine months and six days before a Tomahawk missile tore through the gail...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Starmer says he is ‘fed up’ with Trump and Putin’s impact on UK energy costs
PM appears to draw comparison between Russian and US leaders’ actions and calls for plan to restore Hormuz strait shippingUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Alarm as acting CDC director delays report showing Covid vaccine benefits
Study that reportedly found reduction in ER visits and hospitalizations being reviewed by Jay BhattacharyaA Trump administration appointee has delayed publication of a Centers for Disease Control and ...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
How Pakistan emerged as a mediator in the Iran conflict – video explainer
Mediating a deal at the 11th hour between Iran and the US, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected negotiator between the two countries and is now preparing to host their delegations for peace talks. Ev...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Netanyahu-ism has achieved nothing for Israelis – and come at a monstrously high price | Jonathan Freedland
It is the voting public in Israel that will settle their PM’s fate later this year. But all they have heard are promises of ‘total victory’ that prove to be hollowIt is a record of abject failure. I a...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Anthropic’s new AI tool has implications for us all – whether we can use it or not | Shakeel Hashim
Claude Mythos’s apparent superhuman hacking abilities are alarming experts as the Trump administration remains blinded by hostilityIn June 2024, a cyber-attack on a pathology services company caused c...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pete Hegseth is a disaster of a defense secretary. It’s no surprise | Margaret Sullivan
The former Fox host has misled the public, prayed for violence and clashed with the press. This is not a serious military leaderWith his jawline firm and his hair coiffed, Pete Hegseth was a good fit ...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on dystopias for our times: the American nightmare | Editorial
Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments and the Oscar-winning film One Battle After Another are grim parables of today. But they are not without hopeAs Margaret Atwood has said, all dystopian fiction is “rea...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Orbán and Magyar trade accusations in last days of Hungary election campaign
Polls suggest lead for opposition candidate before vote on Sunday as both allege enlistment of foreign interferenceEurope live – latest updatesHungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to ...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Texas court overturns sentence for man on death row for nearly 50 years
Clarence Curtis Jordan was convicted in 1978 but hadn’t had a lawyer for over 30 yearsThe Texas court of criminal appeals has overturned the death sentence of Clarence Curtis Jordan, a 70-year-old man...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Illegal’ forest service overhaul risks causing ‘chaos’ across US public lands, union claims
The restructuring will close all regional offices, which manages 193m acres of land, roughly the size of TexasSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS public lan...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
A rare sign of hope as mountain gorillas welcome two sets of twins in Africa
In this week’s newsletter: Once close to extinction, the species is rebounding due to years of conservation work• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereI will never forget the m...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
Loss Protocol by Paul McAuley; Night Babies by Lucie McKnight Hardy; Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell; Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee BakerLoss Protocol by Paul McAuley (Gollancz, £22) In a Britain rack...
The Guardian
Apr 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Inflation surges to highest level in nearly 2 years as energy costs spike
Consumer prices in March were up 3.3% from a year ago, the biggest annual increase in nearly two years. Higher gasoline prices tied to the war with Iran accounted for much of the surge.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - npr.org
China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump
Xi Jinping and the KMT's Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan's ruling party worries it will enable Beijing to undermine its democracy.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - npr.org
Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration
States say disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has slowed to a trickle under the Trump administration. That's delaying projects to protect communities from wildfires and hurr...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - npr.org
The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks
Critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and CIA co-operation - how Asim Munir, Trump’s “favourite field marshal”, may have pulled off the diplomatic coup of the century.
BBC News
Apr 10, 2026 - bbc.com
GOP's best shot at California governor's office in decades mired in angry internal debate
Republicans, who last won the California governor's office in 2006, angrily spar in their best opportunity to win the seat in two decades.
World & Nation
Apr 10, 2026 - latimes.com
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Fix to School Threats Law After Kids Were Arrested for Jokes and Misunderstandings
The post Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Fix to School Threats Law After Kids Were Arrested for Jokes and Misunderstandings appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 10, 2026 - propublica.org
The Banality of MAGA-fication
A new book by an unremarkable Republican accidentally illuminates the devolution of the party.
The Atlantic
Apr 10, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Close Political Ties to Trump Are Becoming Increasingly Toxic in Europe
Even far-right governments like Italy’s find it more difficult to show Trump support, scholar Nathalie Tocci says.
Truthout
Apr 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Democrats Reject Resolution Condemning AIPAC Money in Primaries
“Democrats chose genocide over winning in 2024,” one Palestinian rights advocate said. "When does this stop?”
Truthout
Apr 10, 2026 - truthout.org
California’s $20 Fast Food Wage Hike Didn’t Kill Jobs, New Study Finds
The data-driven study pushes back against multiple industry-backed reports that cast a grim light on the higher wage.
Truthout
Apr 10, 2026 - truthout.org
The Average US Taxpayer Spent $4,049 on War and Weapons Last Year
For 50 days out of a year, an average US worker’s income taxes were wholly paid toward militarism.
Truthout
Apr 10, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s Strategic and Moral Failure in Iran
From the first day of his Presidency, Trump has posed an emergency to both his country and the world.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 10, 2026 - newyorker.com
The Global Stakes of Hungary’s Pivotal Election
What the fate of Viktor Orbán, a pioneer of strongman politics and a darling of right-wing movements across the world, might mean for Europe, Russia, MAGA, and beyond.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 10, 2026 - newyorker.com
Inside the DNC’s Middle East (not) working group
The Democratic National Committee set up a task force to tackle the Middle East. Seven months later, the working group still has work to do.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 10, 2026 - politico.com
“A Slap in the Face”: Trump’s DOJ Plans to Settle Predatory Lending Case Without Compensating Victims
The post “A Slap in the Face”: Trump’s DOJ Plans to Settle Predatory Lending Case Without Compensating Victims appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 9, 2026 - propublica.org
The Forever Spoiler: Netanyahu Has Been Blowing Up Diplomacy With Iran for Decades
Israel’s vicious attack on Lebanon emerged as the biggest threat to the Iran ceasefire. That might be intentional. The post The Forever Spoiler: Netanyahu Has Been Blowing Up Diplomacy With Iran for D...
The Intercept
Apr 9, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump’s Favorite European Strongman Is in Trouble. Soccer Explains Why.
Hungary’s strongman has built his regime on a fusion of football and politics. Can it carry him to another term?
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 9, 2026 - politico.com
Pete Hegseth preaches “maximum lethality.” What has that meant in Iran?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks about the conflict in Iran from the White House briefing room on April 6, 2026. | Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Even before the Trump administration w...