Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-16
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Inside Pakistan’s turnaround with Trump
Moves ranging from a Nobel Peace Prize nomination to a crypto deal helped build ties to the administration and the Trump family during the president’s second term.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - politico.com
Donald Trump messed with the wrong pope
Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during a flight heading to Yaounde, Cameroon, on the third day of an 11-day journey to Africa, on April 15, 2026. | Guglielmo Mangiapane/AFP via Getty Images The W...
Vox
Apr 15, 2026 - vox.com
Kathy Hochul’s ICE guardrails have flipped the script for Democrats
The Democratic governor’s push for legal barriers to Trump’s deportation policies are offering a test case for how voters feel about immigration.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s Memphis Crime Task Force Arrested Over 800 Immigrants, Records Show. Only 2% of the Arrests Were for Violent Crimes.
The post Trump’s Memphis Crime Task Force Arrested Over 800 Immigrants, Records Show. Only 2% of the Arrests Were for Violent Crimes. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 15, 2026 - propublica.org
Tucker Carlson’s Biggest Conspiracy Theory Yet
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about p...
Mother Jones
Apr 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
Armed Off-Duty Cop Tried to Incite Violence at a High School Anti-ICE Protest
“My plan is legitimately to just let them all assault me and you guys arrest them all,” the Phoenix cop told fellow police after the incident. The post Armed Off-Duty Cop Tried to Incite Violence at a...
The Intercept
Apr 15, 2026 - theintercept.com
The Scammers Profiting off Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
In March, a man who needed legal representation reached out to Maria Aguila’s law office in Jacksonville, Florida, asking to meet with an attorney. The only problem was that she had never heard of thi...
Mother Jones
Apr 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
Rick Jackson cannonballed into the governor race. It’s having ripple effects across Georgia.
His rapid ascent and dominance on the airwaves is annoying Republicans in various races across the state.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - politico.com
Scott Bessent ‘confident’ Fed chair nominee will be confirmed as Trump threatens Powell again – live
President has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Powell, whom he has repeatedly attacked over interest rate decisionsSign up for the Breaking News US emailAt a Turning Point USA event in Georgia on Tues...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
A cautionary tale about tax cuts
A man in Van Nuys, California, holds a sign encouraging motorist to express their anger at IRS on their final day to file 2005 income taxes on April 17, 2006. | David McNew/Getty Images Americans ar...
Vox
Apr 15, 2026 - vox.com
Tax Day arrives with Republicans struggling to sell their cuts
The GOP hoped its "big, beautiful bill" would raise its political fortunes, but is finding last year's tax cuts overshadowed by Iran and rising costs.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - politico.com
‘Could this backfire on the GOP?’ – your questions about Trump’s restrictive voting act answered
Guardian democracy reporters George Chidi and Sam Levine answered your questions about the dramatic implications of the Save America Act for US voters The latest version of the Save America Act could...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
GOP leaders delay FISA vote amid GOP rebellion
Speaker Mike Johnson and White House officials are still trying to strike an agreement with GOP holdouts.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Thinks Jesus Loves Him
President Donald Trump shared what appears to be an AI-generated image of Jesus hugging him on social media on Wednesday morning, just days after he was widely condemned for sharing a picture depictin...
Mother Jones
Apr 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
Middle East crisis live: conflicting reports over proposed one-week Lebanon truce; US denies asking for Iran ceasefire extension
Pro-Hezbollah media says ceasefire set to begin tonight; Israel reportedly ‘not yet decided on issue’; White House says Iran talks ‘productive’US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump ...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Psychological torture’: outcry over conditions at ICE desert detention camp
Detainees tell of abuse at sprawling Texas facility whose giant generators gobble energy and fuel climate crisisDust was everywhere, covering people’s blankets and clogging their airways inside Camp E...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Putting your body on the line’: inside the US movement against war in Iran
Protests coincide with a congressional vote to stop arming Israel and a movement to withhold income taxesMiddle East crisis – live updatesOn Monday afternoon, dozens of people sat down in front of the...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring
Donald Trump says he is ‘working very hard’ with House Republicans to extend Section 702 without changesUS politics live – latest updatesA controversial law that grants the US government sweeping powe...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Short-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term pain
Beijing may be reaping some diplomatic benefit but Trump’s war holds risks for its energy security and economyTwo months ago, China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, promised it would be a “big year” for C...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Facing Heckler, Vance Brags About Gaza “Ceasefire” That Groups Say Is a Failure
Vance was heckled by a protester who said: “Jesus Christ does not support genocide.”
Truthout
Apr 15, 2026 - truthout.org
Dems Submit Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth
The articles of impeachment cite the “unauthorized war against Iran” and many other grievances.
Truthout
Apr 15, 2026 - truthout.org
The tax code rewards generosity. But probably not yours.
Americans of all income levels give back, but it’s the richest who reap almost all of the benefits of the charitable tax deduction. | J. David Ake/Getty Images Ah, Tax Day. If you’ve been staring ...
Vox
Apr 15, 2026 - vox.com
Pope Leo shares message of unity amid spat with Trump: ‘We can live in peace’
Leo doubles down on his message of peace as Trump and JD Vance continue to squabble with and insult the VaticanThe ongoing squabble between the Trump administration and the Vatican over the war in Ira...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
California man shot by ICE arrested by FBI and charged with assault
DHS accused of false and misleading statements about Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez who was shot in faceFederal officials have arrested a California man who was shot by US Immigration and Customs Enfor...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Is Anybody Actually Winning Trump’s Iran War?
Former U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Matt Pottinger on the U.S.-Iran cease-fire, Trump’s Hormuz blockade, and China’s reaction to the Iran war. Plus: A seismic election in Hungary, and Labyrin...
The Atlantic
Apr 15, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Why House Republicans are protecting Cory Mills
The House Ethics Committee’s slow and secretive process is allowing members of both parties to justify waiting to take unprecedented steps to oust one of their colleagues.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security
The administration has invoked national security in a variety of matters, including the White House ballroom and offshore wind farms, drawing rebukes from some judges.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Tax Day is a reminder of America’s unequal tax system. But we can fix it | Zohran Mamdani, Gabriel Zucman and Joseph Stiglitz
There is no justification for a regressive system in which the super-rich contribute less than the rest of usToday, we have more income and wealth inequality than ever before. New York City’s average ...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump may believe he is the messiah – but his attack on the pope could prove costly for JD Vance | Arwa Mahdawi
The president’s attack on the head of the Catholic church and the AI depiction of himself as a Christ-like figure have not gone down well with one of the largest groups of swing voters in the USPoor p...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump’s use of the pardoning power | Steven Greenhouse
The president has reportedly promised mass pardons to administration officials. His misuse of the power goes far beyond what the constitution’s authors intendedSince returning to office, Donald Trump ...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hungary beware: authoritarianism can be checked, but it is rarely dismissed with a single blow | Blanche Leridon
Poland has shown that it takes far more time and energy to rebuild a country’s rule of law than it does to dismantle it“Historic” is an adjective used too often these days, at the risk of trivialising...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Power in the hands of people’: union leaders push to revive ailing US labor movement
Organizers unveil new drive to reverse decline in union membership as workers seek to combat growing wealth inequalityWhat does Trump’s restrictive voter ID bill mean for US democracy? Our reporters a...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration moves to erase Jan. 6 riot convictions for seditious conspiracy
The Trump administration is moving to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of extremists involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack who earlier received commutations instead of full pardons.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - npr.org
Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system after BBC investigation
An undercover investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK
BBC News
Apr 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
BBC News
Apr 15, 2026 - bbc.com
WATCH LIVE: Bessent, Loeffler join White House briefing on Tax Day
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters Tuesday that "a small bit of economic pain for a few weeks is worth taking off the incalculable tail risk of the either a nuclear Iran or a nuclear Iran...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 15, 2026 - pbs.org
Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested for Lead.
The post Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested for Lead. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 15, 2026 - propublica.org
Why Americans can’t escape credit card debt
Americans are carrying more than $1.2 trillion in credit card debt, and for a lot of people, it’s not from splurging. It’s everyday stuff: car repairs, medical bills, groceries. And if you only make t...
Vox
Apr 15, 2026 - vox.com
Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought
Scientists say finding is ‘very concerning’ as collapse would be catastrophic for Europe, Africa and the AmericasThe critical Atlantic current system appears significantly more likely to collapse than...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Suspect accused of planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6 faces new charges
Brain Cole Jr, accused of planting the devices near the RNC and DNC buildings in DC, faces two more felony countsThe individual accused of placing pipe bombs near the headquarters of both the Republic...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
South Africa names apartheid-era negotiator as ambassador to US
Appointment of Roelf Meyer seen as attempt to improve relations amid false US accusations of ‘white genocide’South Africa has appointed a former apartheid government chief negotiator during the talks ...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
US DoJ files for overturning January 6 convictions for far-right groups’ members
Filing seeks to overturn seditious conspiracy charges of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members who laid siege to US Capitol in 2021The US Department of Justice has requested that a federal appeals judge...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Communion by Jon Doyle review – a charged debut about sin and solace
A man who meant to be a priest is faced with a moral crossroads in this ambitious and affecting first novelJon Doyle’s debut novel tells the story of Mack O’Brien, a young man who went to a seminary t...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, BBC finds
The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.
BBC News
Apr 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Starmer says he is 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
BBC News
Apr 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims.
BBC News
Apr 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Has Trump given up on the midterms?
The president is losing public support over the Iran war.
BBC News
Apr 15, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Republican Clay Fuller sworn in to take House seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene
Republican Rep. Clay Fuller of Georgia was sworn into office Tuesday after winning a special election to take the congressional seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 15, 2026 - pbs.org
A New York City SantaCon Organizer Has Been Arrested for Alleged Wire Fraud
The FBI and federal prosecutors in New York announced Wednesday morning that they have arrested Stefan Pildes, 50, one of the organizers of New York City’s Santacon, an infamous annual public pukefest...
Mother Jones
Apr 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
Is AI Pushing Us Closer to Nuclear Disaster?
Earlier this year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that it was moving the hands of the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds before midnight, a symbolic hour signifying global catastrophe. The ...
Mother Jones
Apr 15, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Increased Tax Refunds, but a Political Challenge Still Looms
While last year’s tax law has raised the average I.R.S. refund, the boost is less than the White House expected — and may not have much impact on voters.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
‘We Cannot Lose Sight of Ukraine.’ Europeans Promise More Aid to Kyiv.
The focus in recent weeks has been on the conflict in Iran, but European leaders said it was crucial to keep aid flowing to Ukraine.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
A Progressive Group Rolls Out a Campus Competitor to Turning Point
More Perfect Union, a left-wing media organization, hopes to win back young voters and build a new generation of college influencers with its More Perfect University program.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti facing ‘escalating abuse’ in Israeli jails
‘Palestine’s Mandela’ suffers three recent attacks including assault where prison guards set a dog on him, lawyer saysThe jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti is at immediate risk in Israeli jai...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Stephen Colbert to Trump: ‘Why would you start a beef with the pope?’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s attacks on the pope as the White House tries to spin his AI-generated Jesus photo into anything other than a disasterLate-night hosts dissected Donald Trump’s abilit...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hungary’s strongman lost. His ideas live on in the White House | Jamil Smith
The United States tolerates Trump’s behavior because of our warped definition of strengthThe strongest men I’ve known didn’t behave anything like Donald Trump.They were capable of restraint, first off...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Former Alabama player allegedly impersonated NFL’s Penix, Njoku and McKinney in $20m loan scam
Luther Davis, a national champion with the Crimson Tide, is said to have worn wigs and make-up to secure fraudulent loansA former University of Alabama national champion plans to plead guilty later th...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
More than £1bn pledged for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens
Donors exceed funding target at Berlin conference but prospects for ceasefire remain distantMore than £1bn (€1.15bn) has been pledged for war-ravaged Sudan at a conference in Berlin, eclipsing the fun...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Hungary’s prime minister-elect vows to suspend ‘propaganda machine’ state media
Péter Magyar compares media coverage to Nazi-era Germany and aims to ‘restore its public service character’Hungary’s prime minister-elect has vowed to suspend state media news coverage, describing it ...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
How big oil is cashing in on Iran war - The Latest
The world’s top 100 oil and gas companies made more than $30m every hour in unearned profit in the first month of the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to exclusive analysis for the Guardian.The confl...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Peace activist, 91, walks across Ireland in protest against US military stopovers
Lelia Doolan, who finished 220km trek at parliament gates, says use of Shannon airport violates Irish neutralityA 91-year-old peace activist has crossed Ireland on foot and arrived in Dublin to petiti...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Fallen by Louise Brangan review – an enraging account of Ireland’s Magdalene laundries
The horrifying story of the Catholic-run institutions that incarcerated thousands of women and girlsMany readers, and surely most Irish readers, will finish this book in a state of white-knuckled rage...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘This craving to go viral is tiresome’: the artists sick of the pressure to promote on social media
From Stewart Lee in his wolf costume to Werner Herzog’s big steak sizzle-up, artists are now under huge duress to ‘chase the algorithm’ and reach audiences. Many of them are hitting burnout – and hitt...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘They want to keep denying us our rights’: workers in Vermont’s $5.4bn dairy industry fight for basic labor protections
Migrant labor fuels much of Vermont’s dairy industry, but workers are exempt from minimum wage rules, overtime protections and the right to unionizeHilario’s work shift on a Vermont dairy farm began a...
The Guardian
Apr 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Trump once again threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and doubled down on a discredited probe of the central bank.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - npr.org
Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports
President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - npr.org
US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.
BBC News
Apr 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.
BBC News
Apr 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
BBC News
Apr 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump decries Italy's Meloni for siding with the pope and not supporting Iran war
"I thought she had courage,'' Trump said in an interview with leading Italian daily Corriere della Sera. "I was wrong."
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 15, 2026 - pbs.org
As Trump threatened to fire Powell, federal prosecutors showed up unannounced at the Federal Reserve building
Two prosecutors and an investigator from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office were turned away on Tuesday by a building contractor and referred to Fed attorneys, according to someone familiar with the...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 15, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: It's Tax Day. IRS chief testifies on tax filing season
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano testified to the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, extolling the IRS' implementation of the Republican tax law.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 15, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s Stuck in a Bind of His Own Making
On Iran, Hungary, and more, the president is on a losing streak.
The Atlantic
Apr 15, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Jared Kushner’s Mysterious Role in the Trump Administration
Is the president’s son-in-law carrying out the public’s business or pursuing his own private interests?
The Atlantic
Apr 15, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-15 Wednesday
Headlines for April 15, 2026; Israel’s War & Demands “Could Throw Lebanon Back into a Civil War”: Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy; “Scorched-Earth Campaign”: Israel Uses “Gaza Playbook” to Turn Sout...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 15, 2026 - democracynow.org
War Pollutants May Be Poisoning a Generation of Mothers and Their Babies in Gaza
The impact of war goes beyond immediate destruction, quietly shaping the health of future generations.
Truthout
Apr 15, 2026 - truthout.org
Raskin Proposes New Health Panel for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment
The bill would make it easier to remove US presidents from office for reasons related to physical or mental health.
Truthout
Apr 15, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump DOJ Dumps January 6 Sedition Convictions
In 2023, after Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on Congress, the Justice Departm...
Mother Jones
Apr 14, 2026 - motherjones.com
Dem Leaders Aren’t Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Trump Domestic Spying Powers
Grassroots opposition to renewing Section 702 of FISA is building, thanks in part to fears about AI used to sort Americans’ data. The post Dem Leaders Aren’t Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Tru...
The Intercept
Apr 14, 2026 - theintercept.com
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
Obama’s top Iran negotiator on Trump’s screwups
“It’s hard to believe that someone”s going to keep negotiating with you if the two other times, they’ve attacked in the midst of negotiations,“ former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on V...
Vox
Apr 14, 2026 - vox.com
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
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 Reports More to Netanyahu Than to the US on Iran War, Lawmaker Says
Netanyahu said that JD Vance updated him on Sunday “in detail, as this administration does every day.”
Truthout
Apr 14, 2026 - truthout.org
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
News Wrap: DOJ seeks to erase Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy convictions
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Justice Department asked a federal appeals court to throw out the Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, Super Typhoon Sinlaku battered a...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Study finds Trump administration cut legal immigration far more than illegal crossings
President Trump touts a sharp drop in illegal entries to the country, but a Cato Institute analysis shows legal immigration has fallen even more dramatically, with 132,000 fewer people being admitted ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Who is benefiting the most from the Trump administration's tax cuts
Tax Day is on Wednesday, and President Trump and Republican lawmakers are trying to draw attention to new tax cuts and increased deductions approved last year. But with the war, higher gas prices and ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Sheinbaum orders increased scrutiny of ICE detention centers after deaths of Mexicans in custody
At least 15 Mexican nationals have died in ICE custody or during U.S. immigration enforcement actions.
World & Nation
Apr 14, 2026 - latimes.com
Trump’s War on Iran Risks Plunging World Into Global Recession, IMF Says
“The global outlook has abruptly darkened following the outbreak of war in the Middle East,” the IMF report stated.
Truthout
Apr 14, 2026 - truthout.org
Israeli-Lebanese talks more symbolic than substantive, former State Dept. official says
To discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Amna Nawaz spoke with Barbara Leaf. She was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs during the Biden administration. She's now a senio...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump’s Logic for Blockading the Blockaders
He wants to use economic pain to weaken Iran—even if that threatens the global economy.
The Atlantic
Apr 14, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Orbán’s Defeat in Hungary Signals Far Right’s Weakness, Not the Left’s Strength
Magyar's win is a significant loss for the far right, but he has not provided a vision for a progressive future.
Truthout
Apr 14, 2026 - truthout.org
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
UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to 13 sexual abuse charges and is sentenced to 11 years in prison
James Heaps was first sentenced in 2023 but appeals court found he was denied a fair trialSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA former University of California...
The Guardian
Apr 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
WATCH LIVE: OMB Director Vought testifies on Trump's 2027 budget request in House hearing
President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released this month, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military inv...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 14, 2026 - pbs.org
Talk of war dominates daily life in Tehran as ceasefire deadline nears
To discuss how Iran's civilians are reacting to the latest developments in the Middle East conflict, Amna Nawaz spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Tehran.