Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-13
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
The War With Iran Offers a Snapshot of Trump World. It’s Not a Pretty Picture.
In a roundtable discussion, POLITICO reporters detail how the war in Iran pulled back the curtain on the Trump administration.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - politico.com
The Trump ally cracking down on immigration in Washington — and bringing in foreign workers back home
Rep. Andy Harris is wielding his clout to expand the number of seasonal workers allowed into the U.S. as he also backs the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - politico.com
From transit to TV signals: How hackers could disrupt the World Cup
Federal, state and local agencies are preparing for a wide range of cyberattacks across major U.S. cities hosting the games.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - politico.com
What’s troubling about Delcy Rodriguez’s transition from pariah to Trump’s partner
The key questions: What is the Trump administration getting for its concessions, and what does lifting sanctions mean for the Venezuelan people over time? The post What’s troubling about Delcy Rodrigu...
MS NOW
Apr 12, 2026 - ms.now
Why MAGA has a problem with Maria
María Elvira Salazar's Dignity Act is sparking major backlash among the MAGA wing of the Republican Party.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - politico.com
DOGE Cuts Left U.S. Unable to Help Americans Stranded in Iran War Zone
Foreign service officers fired in Elon Musk’s workforce purge warn the State Department is unable to help Americans stranded in the Middle East. The post DOGE Cuts Left U.S. Unable to Help Americans S...
The Intercept
Apr 12, 2026 - theintercept.com
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement
The vice president said he had been in constant communication with U.S. President Donald Trump and others in the administration. The post U.S. Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran ended after ...
MS NOW
Apr 12, 2026 - ms.now
The sneaky reason Tucker Carlson and other far-right voices are criticizing Trump
The post The sneaky reason Tucker Carlson and other far-right voices are criticizing Trump appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 12, 2026 - ms.now
‘It would be catastrophic’: A Supreme Court decision could upend Alaska’s crucial Senate race
A Supreme Court decision could bar late-arriving mail ballots and potentially disenfranchise thousands of Alaskan voters in a race that could determine Senate control.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - politico.com
Gianni Infantino’s shuttle diplomacy
Can FIFA keep Iran in a Trump-hosted World Cup?
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - politico.com
The United States is destroying itself | Rebecca Solnit
The daily news can’t adequately convey the administration’s sabotaging of our government, economy, alliances and environment The United States is being murdered, and it’s an inside job. Every departme...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Peace talks fail after U.S. warships launch risky Strait of Hormuz action
Vice President JD Vance said American negotiators were leaving Pakistan after giving the Iranians their “final and best offer.” The post Peace talks fail after U.S. warships launch risky Strait of Hor...
MS NOW
Apr 12, 2026 - ms.now
Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade after Iran talks collapse
In a pair of Truth Social posts, he also said the Navy would intercept any vessel that has paid tolls to Iran to transit the strait safely.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - politico.com
The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial
In both Republican and Democratic states, scepticism and hostility towards an unregulated construction boom is growingWhen blue-collar Trump voters and Maga-friendly midwest states join the same cause...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Middle East crisis live: Trump says US will blockade the strait of Hormuz
President makes claim in lengthy Truth Social post after talks in Pakistan failed to secure a dealJD Vance and US delegation leave Pakistan after failing to reach deal with IranPlaneloads of negotiato...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine
A mass movement defending immigrants has slowed the Trump administration’s abusesResistance, in physics, is the force that hinders the flow of charged electrons as they zigzag from point to point. Res...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Protocol be damned: here’s what King Charles should say on his visit to the US | Simon Tisdall
The king has the chance to offer some tough love. Perhaps he could start with a speech to Congress about the Trump administration’s reckless trajectoryIt will be a definitive moment for King Charles I...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after peace talks fail
“Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” President Donald Trump warned Sunday. The post Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after peace talks fail appeared firs...
MS NOW
Apr 12, 2026 - ms.now
What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘Everything is gone’: Israel destroys entire villages in Lebanon
Rights groups fear tactic of ‘domicide’ trialled in Gaza, where entire areas are made uninhabitable, is being used again The Israeli military has demolished entire villages as part of its invasion of ...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Donald Trump and Marco Rubio watch UFC fights in Miami as peace talks with Iran fail
President has long been a fan of mixed martial artsIvanka and Donald Trump Jr also at eventDonald Trump and US secretary of state Marco Rubio attended a UFC event in Miami night on Saturday night as p...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump news at a glance: president signals more mass pardons in pipeline; Vance leaves Pakistan after Iran peace talks break down
Trump reported saying he will issue mass pardons at end of term; vice-president says Iran and US at an impasse over nuclear weapons question – key US politics stories from Saturday 11 April at a glanc...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
This university’s ‘intellectual freedom’ center creates the problem it claims to solve
Contrary to what conservative policy makers claim, conservative students indicate that they don’t feel isolated or targeted on campus. The post This university’s ‘intellectual freedom’ center creates ...
MS NOW
Apr 12, 2026 - ms.now
‘Never been closer’: UFO watchers buoyed by Trump and Vance’s alien ‘obsession’
From Vance’s interest to Trump’s commitment to disclosure, administration’s fascination with UFOs has experts feeling close to evidence of aliensLike most politicians, Donald Trump did not campaign on...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Planeloads of negotiators and too little time: US and Iran’s 21 hours of talks
The two sides turned up to test one another’s resolve. It was probably unrealistic to expect a dispute that has taken up years of discussion to be settled in one marathon session Middle East crisis – ...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ex-CIA director calls for ousting Trump: ‘25th amendment was written with him in mind’
John Brennan says president who made volatile remarks about destroying Iranian civilization ‘is clearly unhinged’The former Central Intelligence Agency director John Brennan has added his name to grow...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | Editorial
An American blockade in the strait of Hormuz raises energy-market dangers after failed negotiations – pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapseAs the US vice-president, JD Vance, took to a podium...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Interest in EVs surges in Europe as fuel prices jump after Iran war
Demand at online marketplaces could settle at a new, higher normal, with the crisis leaving consumers ‘scarred’Car buyers’ interest in electric cars has surged across Europe since the start of the war...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
BBC News
Apr 12, 2026 - bbc.com
News Analysis: Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade risks clash with China
It is a high-stakes moment ahead of a closely watched summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.
World & Nation
Apr 12, 2026 - latimes.com
Hope vs. optimism, explained
On Explain It Me, we try to give you useful information to help you navigate and understand the world around you. But lately there’s been an elephant in the room: Life feels kind of…bad. Polling sug...
Vox
Apr 12, 2026 - vox.com
Am I too poor to have a baby?
Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. It’s based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has multiple values that ar...
Vox
Apr 12, 2026 - vox.com
Calls increase for expulsion of Swalwell and Gonzales over sexual abuse allegations
Legislators across the political spectrum have called for both men to exit the political stage.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - politico.com
How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed
Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race
China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s War With Iran Has Weakened America
The president should at long last recognize the ineptitude of his impulsive, go-it-alone approach.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Fires Board That Oversees Presidio in San Francisco
All six board members that oversee the national historic landmark were terminated, part of the administration’s efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘A house of cards’: how did Wireless festival get it so wrong on Kanye West?
Industry experts say booking of controversial US rapper was calculated risk that has implications for all festivalsThe fallout over Wireless announcing Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) as its 2026 he...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hungary election live: Polls in Hungary close in tightly fought election after 16 years under Viktor Orbán
Prime minister has been trailing in the polls to Péter Magyar in race that could have repercussions for Europe, the US and RussiaEurope correspondentNot a regular observer of Hungarian politics? We’ve...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Blue city, red state battle: Kansas City feuds over ‘colonial’ police system
Democratic city does not control its police force – and reform attempts have been thwarted by RepublicansQuinton Lucas said he thinks his city’s police department “is a colonial system”.“I think it is...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Irish police clear Dublin blockade staged by fuel price protesters
Hundreds of officers deployed to regain control of O’Connell Street on sixth day of protests by farmers and hauliersPolice have cleared a blockade of central Dublin by farmers and hauliers who were pr...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump claims U.S. will close Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse
After talks between the U.S. and Iran collapsed, President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. will "blockade" the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - npr.org
Trump says U.S. Navy will 'immediately' blockade Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks end without agreement
President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would "immediately" begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after historic U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ende...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 12, 2026 - pbs.org
What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.
The most reliable form of resilience is not individual wealth or distant institutions, but solidarity.
Truthout
Apr 12, 2026 - truthout.org
PA’s Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling is part of a nationwide trend to challenge life without parole sentences.
Truthout
Apr 12, 2026 - truthout.org
Manhattan DA probing sex assault accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell
The Democratic congressman’s California gubernatorial candidacy — and his political future — are in serious jeopardy. The post Manhattan DA probing sex assault accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell a...
MS NOW
Apr 11, 2026 - ms.now
Kamala Harris draws the most buzz at Dems’ first 2028 cattle call
A bevy of 2028 hopefuls went to kiss Al Sharpton’s ring and woo Black voters. Kamala Harris got the warmest reception from the crowd.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 11, 2026 - politico.com
White House ballroom construction can continue for now, appeals court says
The order comes as the Trump administration challenges a lower court ruling that the estimated $300-million project requires congressional approval.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 11, 2026 - npr.org
After the Attack on Sam Altman’s Home, Will AI CEOs Go On the Offensive?
Sam Altman suggested that an investigative story describing him as someone “unconstrained by truth” with a “sociopathic lack of concern” for consequences caused an early Friday attack on his San Franc...
Mother Jones
Apr 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Louisiana Republicans move to eliminate court office won by exonerated man
Calvin Duncan became criminal court clerk after 28 years for murder he didn’t commit – now office may be shut downA man imprisoned for nearly 30 years before being exonerated won a landmark election i...
The Guardian
Apr 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Texas Counties Face DHS Subpoenas Seeking Voter Data Records
Broad requests for voter files raise alarms among officials over legality, privacy, and election control.
Truthout
Apr 11, 2026 - truthout.org
Swalwell staffers in unsigned statement: ‘We’re horrified’ by accusations
Eric Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign is reeling from accusations of sexual misconduct.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 11, 2026 - politico.com
US state department revokes green cards of three Iranian nationals it links to regime
Three arrested by federal agents had family ties to Iranian military general, regime spokesperson or security chiefUnited States federal agents arrested three Iranian nationals – including the son of ...
The Guardian
Apr 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda
"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.
BBC News
Apr 11, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump: Buy American, Unless It’s for My Ballroom
President Trump, who has long married “protecting American steel” with his “Make America Great Again” slogan, reportedly accepted tens of millions of dollars in donated steel from a foreign firm for h...
Mother Jones
Apr 11, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers’ Health Records
The administration’s access to medical histories raises privacy concerns over abortion and transgender care records.