Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-15
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Caught in the Crackdown: As Arrests at Anti-ICE Protests Piled Up, Prosecutions Crumbled
The post Caught in the Crackdown: As Arrests at Anti-ICE Protests Piled Up, Prosecutions Crumbled appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 14, 2026 - propublica.org
‘This Is Going to Be a Tough Cycle for Us’: Georgia’s Governor Has a Warning for Fellow Republicans
On the sidelines of the Masters, Brian Kemp lays out his strategy for 2026.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - politico.com
The American Experiment Has Been Infected by Oligarchs
There’s a virus in our tax system. A stealth virus, it was embedded in America’s economic DNA for a century, biding its time, waiting for the appropriate conditions to reveal itself. And then we creat...
Mother Jones
Apr 14, 2026 - motherjones.com
Amy Goodman on the Media’s “Access of Evil”
The investigative journalist and “Democracy Now!” host — and the subject of a new documentary — on why independent media is needed now more than ever. The post Amy Goodman on the Media’s “Access of Ev...
The Intercept
Apr 14, 2026 - theintercept.com
The war in Iran hits home as housing rebound stalls
Home sales and mortgage applications have slumped as higher rates weigh on consumers. That spells trouble for the GOP's pledges to address housing affordability.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - politico.com
Trump just made energy a top issue for Democrats in November
Democratic candidates are racing to get ahead of rising energy costs before the midterms. The post Trump just made energy a top issue for Democrats in November appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 14, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Is Facing an Increasingly Defiant World
The Iran standoff shows the mistake the president and his team make in acting as if the world is full of passive characters.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - politico.com
The Supreme Court could legalize moonshine, and ruin everything else
Two men with a jug of moonshine, ca. 1915 | Corbis via Getty Images On Friday, a federal appeals court struck down a nearly 160-year-old federal law prohibiting people from distilling liquor in thei...
Vox
Apr 14, 2026 - vox.com
Trump Is About to Drop a “Nuclear Weapon” on Trans Youth Health Care
Blair’s mom had been cautious when she first brought her 6-year-old to the LGBTQ clinic at Cleveland’s MetroHealth hospital, “trying to figure out why he felt different inside,” as she puts it. She di...
Mother Jones
Apr 14, 2026 - motherjones.com
Facebook and Instagram Tighten Censorship Rules for Saying “Antifa”
Meta’s new rules let it ban users or suppress comments that include the word “antifa” alongside “content-level threat signals.” The post Facebook and Instagram Tighten Censorship Rules for Saying “Ant...
The Intercept
Apr 14, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘He’s radiating the spirit of the Antichrist’
In today’s newsletter: Anne Applebaum on Orban’s defeat, a wave of resignations in Congress and more. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘He’s radiating the spirit of the Antichrist’ appeared f...
MS NOW
Apr 14, 2026 - ms.now
Gabbard reaches new low, aids Trump campaign to ‘expunge’ his first impeachment
The president has spent years demanding his first impeachment be undone. His desperate DNI seems eager to help. The post Gabbard reaches new low, aids Trump campaign to ‘expunge’ his first impeachment...
MS NOW
Apr 14, 2026 - ms.now
Raskin offers bill setting up 25th Amendment process to remove Trump from office
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., wants to set up a new commission to determine whether Trump is mentally fit for office. The post Raskin offers bill setting up 25th Amendment process to remove Trump from off...
MS NOW
Apr 14, 2026 - ms.now
Bessent suggests Fed should hold off on rate cuts for now amid war uncertainty
The Treasury chief's comments come as President Donald Trump has pressed the Fed for more than a year to dramatically lower borrowing costs.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - politico.com
Menin makes early trouble for Mamdani
The Council speaker has been increasingly critical of the mayor. It could be just the beginning.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - politico.com
‘Chilling effect’: The housing shortage could have a money problem
The housing legislation that has some long-term rental homes hanging in the balance has been held up over differing views between the House and the Senate.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - politico.com
More Americans doubt vaccine safety than trust it, POLITICO Poll finds
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views are commonplace across the land.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - politico.com
‘A crisis in the making’: Nebraska races to impose work requirements on Medicaid
The state’s May 1 enforcement will be a test case for what could happen nationwide in January.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - politico.com
Don’t Mention Climate: Trump Creates “Beyond Absurd” Situation at World Finance Summit
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Governments desperate for cash to protect their citizens from the growing impacts ...
Mother Jones
Apr 14, 2026 - motherjones.com
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.14.26: Olivia Troye to run for Congress as a Democrat
Today’s installment of campaign-related news from across the country. The post Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.14.26: Olivia Troye to run for Congress as a Democrat appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 14, 2026 - ms.now
The U.S. Is Still Routinely Killing Civilians in Boats
The Trump administration has hit a grim milestone with its 50th strike on a civilian boat in the waters off Latin America. The post The U.S. Is Still Routinely Killing Civilians in Boats appeared firs...
The Intercept
Apr 14, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump judges give Trump officials a ‘Hail Mary pass’ to avoid contempt inquiry
A dissenting Biden-appointed judge critiqued the majority for “cutting factfinding at the knees” and more. The post Trump judges give Trump officials a ‘Hail Mary pass’ to avoid contempt inquiry appea...
MS NOW
Apr 14, 2026 - ms.now
White House starts preparing the public for persistently high gas prices
Consumers hoping for a break at the pump are getting signals from Team Trump: It’s probably best to start lowering expectations. The post White House starts preparing the public for persistently high ...
MS NOW
Apr 14, 2026 - ms.now
Trump, mired in distractions, focuses on arena for UFC fight at the White House
Two-thirds of Americans believe their unpopular president simply has the wrong priorities. He keeps proving them right. The post Trump, mired in distractions, focuses on arena for UFC fight at the Whi...
MS NOW
Apr 14, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission takes aim at the separation of church and state
If the White House’s panel wants to flaunt its opposition to the First Amendment, it should be prepared to offer its proposal for what should come next. The post Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission t...
MS NOW
Apr 14, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s decision to blockade Iran ups the ante on prices
Trump’s blockade of Iran is rippling beyond oil, squeezing fertilizer and helium supplies and raising the risk of higher food prices and wider economic disruption.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Administration Accuses Biden DOJ of Unfairly Prosecuting Anti-Abortion Activists
The report is part of the president’s effort to claim anti-conservative and anti-Christian biases in federal law enforcement, even as he pushes to wield the legal system against his political enemies....
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
ICE detention of US citizen in Minnesota investigated as kidnapping, false arrest
County officials review whether ICE’s warrantless raid and forced transport of a St Paul US citizen broke lawAuthorities in Minnesota are investigating the detention by federal immigration officers of...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns
Growth forecasts cut for US and global economy, while UK suffers sharpest downgrade in G7Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrongA further escalation in the Iran war co...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of deportation flights
A federal judge must end his contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeal...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Colorado Marijuana Regulators Pledge Crackdown on Intoxicating Hemp
The post Colorado Marijuana Regulators Pledge Crackdown on Intoxicating Hemp appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 14, 2026 - propublica.org
How Stephen Miller Is Adjusting Trump’s Immigration Agenda
After the chaos and death that ensued during the deportation raids in Minneapolis, Stephen Miller, the architect of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign, is changing course on immigration. Our ...
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
California dreaming: who is running to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor?
A total of 150 candidates have submitted paperwork, but here are the frontrunners for the electionThe race is on to succeed Gavin Newsom, the California governor with presidential ambitions whose term...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump has turned Title X upside down: from a contraception program into a pro-natalist machine | Moira Donegan
First the administration sought to defund Title X. Now it’s reimagining what it stands forThe Trump administration, dominated by religious anti-abortion conservatives and reeling in money from a new w...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping
Federal agents were filmed taking ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures wearing only his underwear.
Truthout
Apr 14, 2026 - truthout.org
How Much Has the War in Iran Depleted the U.S. Missile Supply?
Defense officials inside the Trump Administration were already concerned that American stockpiles were insufficient for a potential standoff with China. A war of choice in the Middle East has only mad...
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 14, 2026 - newyorker.com
Immigrants who care for seniors under threat in Trump court fight, nursing homes say
Lower courts blocked the effort to send home Haitian immigrants, part of an already shrinking workforce in nursing homes. The Supreme Court will hear the case this month.
National
Apr 14, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
JD Vance defends Trump amid spat with Pope Leo: ‘Stick to matters of morality’
Catholic vice-president effectively tells Leo to stay in his lane after pope criticized the White House over the Iran warJD Vance has weighed in on Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo, effectively telli...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Woman accuses Calfornia congressman Eric Swalwell of rape – US politics live
Lonna Drewes claims in press conference that former candidate for governor drugged and assaulted her; Swalwell has denied all allegations against himNew accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted h...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Behold, another second coming. But this one is Donald Trump – WAY BETTER than that Jesus guy | Marina Hyde
The Middle East on fire, a spat with the pope – and he posts himself as Potus Almighty. Will his disciples now see that their messiah has feet of clay?You hear such a lot from Maga Republicans about h...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on three years of war in Sudan: a vast humanitarian crisis persists because the fighting does | Editorial
A devastating ‘war of atrocities’ will continue as long as the United Arab Emirates and others back the belligerents“Bloody unacceptable.” The UN’s top official in Sudan, Denise Brown, abandoned the l...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Inside a jubilant DC conference where ‘the climate deniers are in charge now’
Trump’s EPA chief Lee Zeldin’s presence shows how much influence climate deniers now have, experts sayAs scientists confirmed that March was the United States’ most abnormally hot month in recorded hi...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote
The prime minister announced new tax cuts to try to end the crisis that began after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The government could face a no-confidence vo...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - npr.org
Man shot by ICE in California has been arrested by the FBI, attorney says
A man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in central California last week was arrested Monday by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital, his atto...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 14, 2026 - pbs.org
U.S. wholesale prices surged 4% last month during the Iran war
The surge in prices complicates the work of the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve, who have faced intense pressure from President Donald Trump to lower their benchmark interest rate. But some ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Woman says Swalwell drugged and raped her; plans to file police report
Lonna Drewes, who described the congressman as a former friend, said she documented the alleged assault in a personal calendar and in therapy records. The post Woman says Swalwell drugged and raped he...
MS NOW
Apr 14, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s Attacks on Pope Leo Create Fresh Midterm Headaches for G.O.P.
Republicans are counting on the votes of Catholics to maintain control of Congress.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘A pope who uses his brain’: Vatican locals and visitors take sides in Leo v Trump spat
While some US visitors back their president, shopkeepers who serve the papacy and tourists support the pontiffOn the wall of the back room of an optician’s in Borgo Pio, a neighbourhood in Rome that b...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump accuses ally Meloni of lacking courage for not joining attacks on Iran
Remarks come as Italian PM suspends defence agreement with Israel amid growing domestic pressure over conflictDonald Trump lashed out at one of his closest allies on Tuesday, saying Italy’s Giorgia Me...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Detention of journalist in Kuwait raises questions about crackdown on freedom of speech
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested after reporting on friendly fire incident during US conflict with IranMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe detention of a prize-winning international journalist ...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Suddenly, boom, it’s completely warm’: summers are getting longer – especially in Sydney, study finds
Researchers examined trends in 10 global cities, with Sydney’s summer growing at two-and-a-half times the averageScientist Ted Scott could feel that summers in his home state of Minnesota were not wha...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Former US and Iranian Negotiators Discuss Trump’s Failed Iran War Talks
As Trump vows to blockade Iranian ports, the diplomats say his “mercurial” approach makes peace talks challenging.
Truthout
Apr 14, 2026 - truthout.org
Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Lawsuit Leads to Trump Admin Reversal
“The Pride flag belongs at Stonewall,” a lawyer for LGBTQ groups suing the administration said.
Truthout
Apr 14, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump Admin Report: Pre-Iran War Gas Prices Won’t Return Until After 2027
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans describe rising gas costs as “extremely” or “very” concerning, a new poll found.
Truthout
Apr 14, 2026 - truthout.org
The case for AI realism
Director Charlie Tyrell, left, and producer Daniel Kwan at a screening of Focus Features’ The AI Doc: or How I Became An Apocaloptimist on March 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. | Eric Charbonneau...
Vox
Apr 14, 2026 - vox.com
The electric grid’s next power source might be sitting in your driveway
A BWM electric car is charged with a cable at a private wallbox at a single-family home. | Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance/Getty Images This story was originally published by Grist and is rep...
Vox
Apr 14, 2026 - vox.com
New accuser alleges Swalwell sexually assaulted her
She alleges that in 2018, the representative drugged and assaulted her in a hotel room.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - politico.com
A Divided America Processes a War With Iran
As the war in Iran extends into its seventh week and a truce feels increasingly shaky, many Americans expressed bewilderment about a conflict that came with little warning.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns
The conflict could also fuel another bout of inflation, according to the International Monetary Fund.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair, Discloses Vast Wealth Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
Kevin M. Warsh vowed to divest a substantial amount of his more than $100 million in assets as he faces a complicated path to becoming the next chair of the Federal Reserve.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
Bessent Questions the Cause of Climate Change and Its Economic Toll
The Treasury secretary said it is “difficult to deconstruct” the reasons for global warming, which he described as a belief of the “elite.”
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
In Leo, Trump Faces a Different Kind of Papal Opponent
Unlike his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV enjoys growing support from a broad swath of conservative Catholics.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
Takeaways from the Times’s Look Inside D.H.S.
Eighty current and former employees talked to us about the Trump administration’s relentless push for mass deportations.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - nytimes.com
Why aren’t Republicans thrilled by the fall in teen pregnancies? | Arwa Mahdawi
In the US, the birth rate for 15- to 19-year-olds dropped 7% last year. But what seems like good news for society has been lamented by some leading Maga figuresTeenagers these days, eh? Instead of hav...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘My life has become a rollercoaster’: Francesca Albanese on death threats, danger and dread after accusing Israel of genocide
When the UN special rapporteur published her report Anatomy of a Genocide in March 2024, she was lionised by some and demonised by the Trump government. She describes what happened nextIn retrospect, ...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Carney says it’s Canada’s ‘time to come together’ after Liberals secure majority
Byelection wins and defections push Canada’s Liberals into majority government under the prime ministerMark Carney has said he will govern with “humility, determination and a clear understanding of wh...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Secretive Bilderberg group just met – but who knows what global elite said?
This year’s conference had plenty of newsworthy aspects, but it’s a mystery why the press fails to talk about itThe 72nd meeting of the Bilderberg group, the elite and secretive policy conference that...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Coachella 2026 highlights: big stars, boisterous energy and millennial nostalgia power windy year
The festival might feel more corporate than ever but enthusiasm remained sky high with Bieber fever, a Demon Hunters surprise and a pop takeoverEven in the best of times, Coachella can be a heavy lift...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jon Stewart on Trump’s Jesus photo denial: ‘Do you even care about lying to us any more?’
Late-night hosts discuss Trump posting an AI-generated image of himself as Christ amid his feud with Pope LeoLate-night hosts reacted to the breakdown of peace talks between the US and Iran and Donald...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Canada launches national ‘Safe Sport’ registry as BC Soccer faces legal claim
The registry, which lists individuals banned for misconduct, is the first phase in what is planned to be a mandatory requirement for Canadian sports organizationsCanada has launched a national registr...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Anger at ‘bloody unacceptable’ efforts to end Sudan’s war as conflict enters fourth year
A top UN official has criticised lack of global urgency as reports confirm the world’s largest humanitarian crisis is worseningEfforts to end Sudan’s catastrophic war have been criticised as “unaccept...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Survivors ask why busy market bombed in Nigerian anti-terror campaign
Military has described devastating attack that killed up to 200 people, many of them civilians, as a ‘precision airstrike’Survivors and observers have questioned the Nigerian military’s rationale for ...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
All Them Dogs by Djamel White review – murderous desires in the badlands of Dublin
Sparks fly in this homoerotic dance of desire and betrayal, from a powerful new voice in Irish literatureToxic masculinity, that repressed and repressive male energy that does so much to fuel brutalit...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
2 local TV giants merged. Then a court stepped in
Local TV giant Nexstar's $6.2 billion deal to acquire rival Tegna won speedy approval from Trump administration regulators. But it faces a tough challenge from a pair of antitrust lawsuits.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 14, 2026 - npr.org
US Treasury secretary says short-term economic pain worth long-term security
Scott Bessent said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
BBC News
Apr 14, 2026 - bbc.com
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
BBC News
Apr 14, 2026 - bbc.com
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
BBC News
Apr 14, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump Ditched Hearts and Minds in the Iran War
The military may need to cure its counterinsurgent “hangover,” but the president has the wrong solution.
The Atlantic
Apr 14, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-14 Tuesday
Headlines for April 14, 2026; Exclusive: Former American & Iranian Negotiators on Ceasefire Talks & How War Could End; President vs. Pope: Trump Posts Pic of Self as Jesus, Pope Says Warmakers Have “H...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 14, 2026 - democracynow.org
‘That wasn’t me’: How facial recognition led to a woman being jailed for 6 months
Kimberlee Williams, who lived in Oklahoma, was jailed after being accused of crimes in Maryland, a state she’d told investigators she never visited.
National
Apr 14, 2026 - washingtonpost.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
Carney didn’t win a majority, he built one. Now comes the test.
Now that Canada's prime minister has control of Parliament, here's what he wants to do with it.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 13, 2026 - politico.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
The whisper network that caught up to Eric Swalwell
Warnings about the lawmaker had long circulated privately. Then a handful of women and online creators pushed them into public view, forcing California’s political establishment to reckon with how far...
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
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 new Hormuz blockade, briefly explained
President Donald Trump speaks to the media after disembarking from Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 12, 2026. | Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff,...
Vox
Apr 13, 2026 - vox.com
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
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
Mideast experts discuss how the U.S. blockade could pressure the Iranian regime
For perspective on the situation with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Mi...
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
Fact-checking Trump's claim that Pope Leo supports nuclear weapons in Iran
President Donald Trump issued a flurry of statements Sunday against Pope Leo XIV, saying in part that the U.S.-born pope supports Iran having a nuclear weapon. However, the pope has specifically spoke...
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
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
“The Peace President” Gets Belligerent with Iran and the Pope
After negotiations to end the war failed to produce a deal, Trump imposed a naval blockade to cut off the Islamic Republic’s ability to trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 13, 2026 - newyorker.com
Fugitive Bolsonaro ally, convicted in 2022 coup attempt, is detained by ICE
The arrest of Brazilian former intelligence chief and congressman Alexandre Ramagem ended a manhunt that stretched for six months across two continents.