Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-14
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Inside Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections
The post Inside Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 13, 2026 - propublica.org
New data suggests Trump’s assault on democracy may be stalling out
Participants seen holding a banner at a Manhattan No Kings protest. | Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images The status of American democracy feels paradoxical: somehow both damaged and well-fun...
Vox
Apr 13, 2026 - vox.com
‘It’s all we have to run on’: GOP looks to tout tax cuts as war overtakes Hill agenda
The benefits of the ‘big, beautiful bill’ are at risk of being swamped by rising energy prices.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.com
Donald Trump’s pivot to blasphemy
President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and second lady Usha Vance attend the National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on Janu...
Vox
Apr 13, 2026 - vox.com
‘Can’t make a squeak’: Trump’s fossil fuel push puts IMF, World Bank on defensive
International financial institutions want to help countries achieve goals to move off imported oil and gas. The Trump administration would rather they don't.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.com
JD Vance had a vision for the world. Trump is wrecking it.
Vice President JD Vance looks on before boarding Air Force Two to return to Washington, DC, from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on April 8, 2026, in Budapest, Hungary. | Jonathan Ernst/Po...
Vox
Apr 13, 2026 - vox.com
How MAGA’s favorite strongman finally lost
Supporters wave Hungarian flags as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán speaks to voters at an election campaign rally two days before parliamentary elections on April 10, 2026, in Székesfehérvár, Hu...
Vox
Apr 13, 2026 - vox.com
State Department Tells Human Rights Watchdog to Ignore Trump’s Extrajudicial Killings
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights “lacks the competence” to review Trump’s campaign of deadly boat strikes, a State Department spokesperson said. The post State Department Tells Human Righ...
The Intercept
Apr 13, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Hidden Health Inequality Facing Even the Wealthiest Black Mothers
You may recall Khiara Bridges from That Video—the one from July 2022, where she calls Missouri Senator Josh Hawley “transphobic” to his face. As one of the leading scholars in the country on race and ...
Mother Jones
Apr 13, 2026 - motherjones.com
OpenAI’s oddly socialist, wildly hypocritical new economic agenda
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit on March 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images OpenAI wants to raise taxes on the rich, expand the welfar...
Vox
Apr 13, 2026 - vox.com
For help with FAA staffing shortages, Trump administration turns to gamers
To staff federal agencies, the Trump administration is turning to a group that Trump whisperer Steve Bannon has long sought to target. The post For help with FAA staffing shortages, Trump administrati...
MS NOW
Apr 13, 2026 - ms.now
As Tax Day arrives, Trump’s decision to kill off IRS Direct File looms large
The end of the popular program offers timely evidence that the Republican administration isn’t actually interested in trying to address affordability. The post As Tax Day arrives, Trump’s decision to...
MS NOW
Apr 13, 2026 - ms.now
Pope Leo: “I Have No Fear” of Trump
Following an extraordinary attack against Pope Leo XIV that featured President Trump insulting the Catholic leader as “weak on crime” and “terrible,” Leo told reporters on Monday that he was not afrai...
Mother Jones
Apr 13, 2026 - motherjones.com
Vance’s K Street army is growing
Should he decide to run for president in 2028, a larger network of former Vance aides who still feel loyal to the vice president could provide fundraising expertise and policy chops from the private s...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.com
Trump deletes ‘blasphemous’ image depicting himself as Jesus
The move followed widespread condemnation, including by conservatives who rarely speak out against the president.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.com
As Trump SAVE America Act Stalls in Congress, Red States Pass Their Own Versions
Trump's federal voter suppression efforts are being aided by restrictive new elections laws in several GOP-run states.
Truthout
Apr 13, 2026 - truthout.org
Eric Swalwell’s downfall, explained
Democratic United States Representative Eric Swalwell delivers a speech in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2026. | Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images This story was first featured in the T...
Vox
Apr 13, 2026 - vox.com
Hillary Clinton: Orbán’s loss in Hungary is ‘wake-up call for Americans’ ahead of midterms
Clinton told MS NOW that Orbán’s loss was a “significant defeat for Putin, for Trump and for the forces of authoritarianism around the world.” The post Hillary Clinton: Orbán’s loss in Hungary is ‘wak...
MS NOW
Apr 13, 2026 - ms.now
The Trump DOJ is right: Mass Jan. 6 pardon shouldn’t save alleged pipe bomb planter
Trump’s blanket relief didn’t cover conduct that hadn’t led to charges or convictions at the time he issued it. Brian Cole’s charges came later. The post The Trump DOJ is right: Mass Jan. 6 pardon sho...
MS NOW
Apr 13, 2026 - ms.now
Your guide to who’s who in the MAHA movement
Sure, Americans know Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mehmet Oz. But Marty Makary? Calley Means?
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s auto-loan interest tax break off to sluggish start
The new deduction, created as part of the GOP’s 2025 tax overhaul, is laden with rules that exclude most car owners and has failed to excite the auto industry.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.com
Judges fired after blocking deportation of pro-Palestinian students
Immigration judges Roopal Patel and Nina Froes among six judges terminated by Department of JusticeTwo immigration judges who ruled against the Trump administration in the deportation cases of pro-Pal...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Alarming’: Court flags ‘serious questions’ about government conduct in DOGE data case
Federal appellate judges also sharply debated how to interpret the Supreme Court’s cryptic emergency shadow docket orders. The post ‘Alarming’: Court flags ‘serious questions’ about government conduct...
MS NOW
Apr 13, 2026 - ms.now
Trump deletes post depicting himself as Christ-like figure amid outrage from Christian right
The AI-generated image drew a resounding rebuke from Trump’s base of MAGA Christian loyalists, though many supported his spat with Pope Leo XIV. The post Trump deletes post depicting himself as Christ...
MS NOW
Apr 13, 2026 - ms.now
California leaders promised fire recovery in record time. Los Angeles isn’t seeing it.
Despite early predictions of a rapid recovery, the rate of rebuilding in Los Angeles 15 months after the blazes has fallen behind other recent California wildfires, a new POLITICO analysis finds.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.com
How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE
Last year, Congress approved $75 billion for immigration enforcement. That money has allowed ICE to operate nearly unfettered during a record-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - npr.org
A Non-Exhaustive List of Trump’s Deleted Posts
Despite his brashness, Donald Trump has built a habit of taking back some of his most obscene social media posts. On Monday, the president deleted a bizarre image of what appeared to be an AI-generat...
Mother Jones
Apr 13, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Actual Economic Impact of Data Centers on a Place? That’s a Secret.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Tax breaks for data centers in North Carolina keep as much as $57 million e...
Mother Jones
Apr 13, 2026 - motherjones.com
Already in a ditch, Trump digs deeper in defending image depicting him as Jesus
The president asked Americans to pretend they didn’t see what they obviously saw. The post Already in a ditch, Trump digs deeper in defending image depicting him as Jesus appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 13, 2026 - ms.now
Vance’s bad week: vice-president risks becoming face of two Trump foreign policy failures
Orbán is out in Hungary and talks have failed to end the war in Iran – ill-fated road trip has been setback for Maga aimsShortly before JD Vance’s ill-fated week crisscrossing the world, Donald Trump ...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Don’t mention the climate: Trump creates ‘beyond absurd’ situation at global finance talks
Developing countries face possible shelving of crucial green action plan at IMF and World Bank spring meetingsGovernments desperate for cash to protect their citizens from the growing impacts of the c...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Bernie Sanders warns ‘worst is yet to come’ in rallying cry against billionaires
US senator appears at Manhattan rally alongside New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, who cautioned that AI is ‘coming for human jobs’Bernie Sanders has sounded an alarm over the US economy, warning “th...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases
More than 1,000 workers have organized a protest in Haiti's capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
Graham Platner Claims He’s Changed. Why Is He Still Using the R-Word?
Graham Platner could very well be the Democratic nominee running against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) for her long-held Senate seat. Platner’s run has not been without controversy, to put it lightly. ...
Mother Jones
Apr 13, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump badly needs a way out of this war. Right now, that’s everyone’s problem | Gaby Hinsliff
The looming shortage of medicines and fertiliser is only going to get worse with the latest US blockade. Europe and the UK need to step up diplomaticallyNot our war, not our problem.For weeks now, tha...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Hungary’s election: democracy reclaimed | Editorial
The defeat of Orbánism is a globally significant political moment. But it is, above all, a triumph for the citizens who mobilised to take their country backPrior to his landslide election victory in 2...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Deported or departed’: Georgia candidate targets immigrants in ad blitz
Republican gubernatorial candidate floods media with ads attacking immigrants, trans people and DEI before primary A campaign ad from Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson pledging that unau...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Already under financial pressure, farmers squeezed further by tariffs and Iran war
China is buying U.S. soybeans again, but farmers say a recent $12 billion federal aid package isn't enough to recoup their losses during the trade war.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
Failure to Stop Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Has Allowed It to Expand Into Lebanon
Israel is also perpetrating war crimes and crimes against humanity in Lebanon.
Truthout
Apr 13, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Administration Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of Öztürk, Mahdawi
Over 100 immigration judges have been fired by the administration thus far in Donald Trump’s second term.
Truthout
Apr 13, 2026 - truthout.org
Pope Leo Continues to Criticize War After Trump Attacks Him in Social Media Rant
In a Truth Social screed, Trump accused the Pope of being “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.”
Truthout
Apr 13, 2026 - truthout.org
Mamdani says New York will have a city-run grocery store in every borough
Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not detail how much the city-run grocery stores would cost or how they would be able to sell products for less than market-rate prices.
National
Apr 13, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Pope Leo says Trump won’t silence him as US-Vatican feud erupts over Iran
The pontiff added that he has “no fear,” after the American president accused him of being “WEAK on Crime” and “terrible for Foreign Policy.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.eu
Missouri town fires half its city council over data center deal
Residents of a St. Louis suburb turned out in droves to unseat four incumbents just days after the council approved a development agreement for a $6 billion data center.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.com
Middle East crisis live: Donald Trump claims Iran ‘wants to work a deal’ and confirms blockade of strait of Hormuz
US president claims Iran ‘called this morning’ and says blockade of ships transiting the strait has begunCircling back to Donald Trump’s coming naval blockade, the US military said it would block all ...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s war has emboldened Iran. Diplomacy is the only solution | Kenneth Roth
The military approach has backfired, with Iran’s position only strengthened. But the door is still open to a dealDonald Trump was quick to declare victory over Iran, but this weekend’s negotiations su...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pope Leo brushes off Trump criticism amid growing Vatican–U.S. tensions over Iran war
Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - npr.org
Orbán's election loss has ripple effects for Trump and U.S. conservatives
Orbán's defeat has immediate global implications because he was the European leader closest to Russian President Vladimir Putin and had blocked European Union aid to Ukraine.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration
U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump's broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican's appeals for peace and reconciliation ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
There’s a Message for MAGA in Viktor Orbán’s Defeat
Trump and Vance chose to go all in on Hungary, and now they share in the loss.
The Atlantic
Apr 13, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Three Changes Wrought by the Iran War
The conflict will affect the economy in ways that most Americans still do not understand.
The Atlantic
Apr 13, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-13 Monday
Headlines for April 13, 2026; Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Iran After Failed Talks, Iran Threatens Retaliation in Gulf; Viktor Orbán’s Era Is Over: Hungarians Celebrate as Longtime Far-Right Leader ...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 13, 2026 - democracynow.org
Trump’s Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops
US soldiers have a rich history of questioning the wars they’re told to wage abroad.
Truthout
Apr 13, 2026 - truthout.org
Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists’ Access to Pentagon
The policy sought to revoke journalists’ access to the inside of the Pentagon building.
Truthout
Apr 13, 2026 - truthout.org
Pride flag to be reinstated at Stonewall National Monument
It’s a major concession by the Trump administration, which had removed the rainbow flag from the first national monument dedicated to LGBTQ+ heritage. The post Pride flag to be reinstated at Stonewall...
MS NOW
Apr 13, 2026 - ms.now
The Return of Family Detention
Under the Trump Administration, thousands of immigrant children have been detained, and many have suffered from medical neglect.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 13, 2026 - newyorker.com
‘Weak on Crime, Weak on Nuclear Weapons’: Trump attacks Pope Leo
The U.S. president followed up with a post featuring an image of himself as a Christ-like figure healing a sick man while eagles and jet planes soared overhead.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.eu
Israel backs U.S. Hormuz blockade as Netanyahu signals readiness to resume war
As Israel observes a fragile ceasefire with Iran and continues strikes in Lebanon, officials say the military remains on high alert.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.com
Trump threatens military action in Strait of Hormuz if Iran challenges new blockade
The president threatened ships that attempt to come close to the U.S. naval blockade will be “immediately ELIMINATED.”
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.com
Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.
President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “cl...
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal
The settlement ends a symbolic attack on the L.G.B.T.Q. rights movement and deals a blow to the administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
In Canada, Elections and Defections Likely to Help Carney’s Liberals Gain Majority
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump deletes post with AI image of himself as Christ-like figure after outcry
The US president’s conservative, Christian supporters decried the Truth Social post, calling it ‘disgusting’Less than a year after signing legislation that will pull nearly 12 million Americans off he...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Péter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary after election win
Prime minister-elect promises ‘new era’ for country after defeating far-right Viktor OrbánHungary’s prime minister-elect, Péter Magyar, has pledged to pursue those who “plundered, looted, betrayed, in...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
House to investigate California congressman Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations – US politics live
Ethics committee announces investigation after Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid claims of inappropriate behavior, sexual assault and rapeSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trum...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Orbán’s defeat holds lessons for US: ‘Autocrats may rise, but are not invincible’
Stunning loss of rightwing populist in Hungary carries symbolic significance for opponents of Donald TrumpFor US Democrats seeking rays of light in the dark landscape of Donald Trump’s authoritarian o...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration agrees to keep flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument
US government reverses course on removing LGBTQ+ Pride flag from New York monument after efforts from advocatesThe Trump administration agreed on Monday to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Ston...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Disgraceful’: anger as World Aquatics allows Russia to compete under flag again
Restrictions have been in place since 2022 invasionUkrainian athlete says move will spread propagandaSwimming has agreed to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete without restrictions under ...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Taking Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, new study finds
Trump has pushed unfounded claims of Tylenol use in pregnancy being tied to ‘a very increased risk of autism’Taking acetaminophen – known in the US by the brand name Tylenol – during pregnancy has no ...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Brazil’s former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE agents in US
Alexandre Ramagem fled country after he was sentenced to 16 years for his role in plotting military coup in BrazilWhen Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to nearly 30 years in pris...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A disturbing lack of integrity’: Columbia students file complaint against energy thinktank taking big oil money
Members of Sunrise Movement chapter claim university’s energy center engaging in deceptive trade practicesA thinktank at Columbia University is engaging in deceptive trade practices by hiding the exte...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Gusheshe against the grain: South Africa’s car spinning culture – in pictures
In post-apartheid Johannesburg, car spinning, known locally as gusheshe, has grown from a township pastime into one of South Africa’s most striking homegrown sports. The practice began in the 1980s, w...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh review – a climate-crisis novel let down by its prose
A reincarnation mystery drives this exploration of spiritual interconnectedness in a globalised worldWhat happens when a novelist cares more about their plot, or their message, than their prose? Plot ...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mark Ruffalo and Emma Thompson among 1,000+ signatories on open letter opposing Paramount’s Warner buyout
Merger will ‘prioritise the interests of a small group of powerful stakeholders over the broader public good’, letter statesJoaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller, Mark Ruffalo, Yorgos Lanthimos and Kristen Ste...
The Guardian
Apr 13, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump vows to sink Iranian ships approaching a U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said the U.S. would interdict vessels that had to pay what he called an "illegal toll" to Iran to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - npr.org
This blockade is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
BBC News
Apr 13, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump threat to Iranian civilians 'wrong', Starmer says
The PM condemns the US president's threat that a "whole civilisation" would die unless Iran agreed to end the war.
BBC News
Apr 13, 2026 - bbc.com
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran
The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus
BBC News
Apr 13, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
President Donald Trump has taken some steps to make it easier to build houses, but he's been slow to embrace other measures.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Trump says he doesn't owe Pope Leo an apology after attacking him for comments on Iran
President Donald Trump refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV on Monday after criticizing the pontiff for his opposition to the war in Iran — and he sought to explain away a now-deleted social media pos...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
Oil prices give back much of their morning jump as U.S. stocks climb on a still hopeful Wall Street
Hope remains on Wall Street that both sides can still avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy in the US-Iran war, and U.S. stocks climbed.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump administration agrees to return Pride flag to Stonewall National Monument in New York
The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag on a federal flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH LIVE: Senate returns from recess to consider judicial nominee after Iran talks come up short
The Senate convenes at 3 p.m. EDT.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
U.S. military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast
In a social media message posted shortly after the blockade was due to begin, President Donald Trump said Iran's navy was "laying at the bottom of the sea, completely obliterated," but he added that T...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
Pope calls for peace in first-ever Algeria visit amid growing attacks from Trump
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday on a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace and the end of "neocolonial tendencies" in world affairs, while facing an extraordinary broadside by President ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 13, 2026 - pbs.org
Global Oil Prices Jump After US-Iran Negotiations Fail in Less Than 24 Hours
Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports and Iran threatened to strike other Gulf ports in retaliation.
Truthout
Apr 13, 2026 - truthout.org
As US Kills 5 in Boat Strike, Trump Threatens Iran With Same Killing “System”
This brings the total number of people killed in the US’s illegal boat strike campaign to 168.
Truthout
Apr 13, 2026 - truthout.org
House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Eric Swalwell
The probe is the latest measure of accountability the Democrat faces following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The post House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Eric Swalwell appeared ...
MS NOW
Apr 13, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s SEC Is Going After Fewer Wall Street Crimes
This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)—the federal agency that oversees Wall Street—announced that it has brought almost 30 percent fewer new enforcement actions against companies in ...
Mother Jones
Apr 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Orbán’s Defeat Shows What Trump’s Opponents Keep Doing Wrong
The Hungarian election was a setback for MAGA. But the winner’s campaign should be a wake-up call for Trump’s opponents.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - politico.com
Goodbye, Viktor Orbán
Hungary’s much-watched national election—a competition between Trump and Putin-aligned authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and centrist opposition leader Peter Magyar—has ended with a devastatin...
Mother Jones
Apr 12, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump: Fine, We’ll Blockade the Strait Too
Unable to quickly remove Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most important oil transit corridor—with its current equipment, the US is switching tack: President Trump announced Sunday ...
Mother Jones
Apr 12, 2026 - motherjones.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
Swalwell suspends governor campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations
His exit came after allies and staffers abandoned him en masse.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 12, 2026 - politico.com
Move to expel Democrat Eric Swalwell from Congress gains bipartisan steam
Pressure mounts on Californian, who denies rape claims, and on Texan Tony Gonzales, who had affair with staffer who died by suicideSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in yo...
The Guardian
Apr 12, 2026 - theguardian.com
California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor
Republican candidates for governor Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco court delegates in San Diego as they battle for the party's endorsement for the June primary.