Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-17
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘Woe to those who manipulate religion for … military, economic and political gain’
In today’s newsletter: Affordability issues, RFK Jr.’s raccoon “encounter” and more. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘Woe to those who manipulate religion for … military, economic and politi...
MS NOW
Apr 16, 2026 - ms.now
Trump wants a Tax Day victory lap in Las Vegas. The city’s economy isn’t cooperating.
The president is pitching no taxes on tips and big refund checks as economic wins. But Las Vegas — ground zero for the working-class voters core to his MAGA base — is still waiting to feel it.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
How Trump Is Sabotaging Himself on the Federal Reserve
The president wants Jerome Powell out of the way. He’s making that outcome less and less likely by the day.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
Creating Baby Geniuses to Thwart the AI Threat? (Yes, Really.)
Additional reporting by Anna Rogers Two years ago, we devoted an entire issue to the rise of the American oligarchy. Since then, our oligarchic system has become more entrenched and pervasive, revolvi...
Mother Jones
Apr 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
House narrowly rejects limits on Trump as Iran war drags on
Republican leaders kept defections to a minimum, signaling the party isn’t ready to publicly break with the White House on the war effort just yet.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
Inside That Weird Anti-Science Conference Where Trump’s EPA Chief Delivered the Keynote
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As scientists confirmed that March was the United States’ most abnormally hot mont...
Mother Jones
Apr 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump’s bungled Iran negotiations didn’t have to go this way
Wendy Sherman speaks during a meeting in Wellington, New Zealand in August 2022. | Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images American and Iranian negotiators are reportedly getting closer to a deal that would end ...
Vox
Apr 16, 2026 - vox.com
ICE Smashed Her Car Windows on the Way to the Doctor. Now She’s Fighting Back.
On January 13, Aliya Rahman was on her way to a doctor’s appointment when ICE agents smashed the glass out of her car windows at a Minneapolis intersection, pulled her out of her car, hauled her down ...
Mother Jones
Apr 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Dam Breaks: Democratic Senators Overwhelmingly Reject Arms Sales to Israel
Despite their defeat by Senate Republicans, bills seeking to block arms sales to Israel found widespread Democratic support. The post The Dam Breaks: Democratic Senators Overwhelmingly Reject Arms Sal...
The Intercept
Apr 16, 2026 - theintercept.com
Police investigating bomb threat at home of Pope Leo’s brother
Authorities have not speculated on a motive for the unsubstantiated threat, which comes amid tension between the Trump administration and the pope. The post Police investigating bomb threat at home of...
MS NOW
Apr 16, 2026 - ms.now
Trump shows he’s the one who is ‘weak on crime’
Calling the Pope “weak on crime” is an incredibly funny thing to say. But it is also particularly ironic coming from this president, especially this week. The post Trump shows he’s the one who is ‘we...
MS NOW
Apr 16, 2026 - ms.now
Trump announces Israel and Lebanon have reached a ceasefire
Israel’s continued bombing of its neighbor has been a major sticking point in America’s negotiations with Iran.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
Trump administration’s depraved crusade against Catholic leaders continues
Amid the White House’s attacks on Pope Leo, the administration has canceled an $11 million contract it had with Catholic Charities. The post Trump administration’s depraved crusade against Catholic le...
MS NOW
Apr 16, 2026 - ms.now
Why Trump’s fight with Pope Leo is one he can’t win
The U.S. president and vice president have doubled down, as if in a political fight. But the pope and other Catholic leaders are responding in moral terms. The post Why Trump’s fight with Pope Leo is...
MS NOW
Apr 16, 2026 - ms.now
New Jersey special House election is another test of Trump’s popularity ahead of midterms
“Trump is just making it extremely difficult for Republicans to do well anywhere," a top pollster said.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA
The world soccer organization is joining groceries, utilities and landlords as targets for Democrats talking about the cost of living.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
3D-Printed Homes, an Abandoned $590,000 Deposit, the FBI: What Really Happened in This Small Town?
The post 3D-Printed Homes, an Abandoned $590,000 Deposit, the FBI: What Really Happened in This Small Town? appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 16, 2026 - propublica.org
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes her case against the shadow docket revolution
In public remarks, the Biden-appointed justice laid out what she sees as the court’s misguided approach and how to fix it. The post Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes her case against the shadow doc...
MS NOW
Apr 16, 2026 - ms.now
Tom Steyer is running the most expensive campaign in America. It might win him the California governorship.
The Democratic billionaire is moving quickly to take advantage of a wide-open California governor’s race.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
What to know about the Israel-Lebanon conflict
An airstrike is seen in Nabatieh, Lebanon, on April 16, 2026. | Adri Salido/Getty Images After six weeks of fighting, Israel and Lebanon appear to be on the verge of a ceasefire. President Donald ...
Vox
Apr 16, 2026 - vox.com
Trump denies involvement in Orbán’s failed re-election bid, despite his involvement
The president expects people to believe he “wasn’t that involved” in Hungary’s election. There’s a whole lot of evidence to the contrary. The post Trump denies involvement in Orbán’s failed re-electio...
MS NOW
Apr 16, 2026 - ms.now
For Team Trump, ‘national security’ becomes the answer to every question
From the White House ballroom to Greenland to oil drilling, the Republican administration has a “Trump card” it plays far too often. The post For Team Trump, ‘national security’ becomes the answer to ...
MS NOW
Apr 16, 2026 - ms.now
Epstein files revive clash over Trump’s college sexual misconduct rule
Epstein’s messages offer a rare window into how powerful figures viewed President Donald Trump’s Title IX regulation as leverage in defending against sexual harassment claims.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
Eric Adams’ zombie effort to change NYC Charter roars to life with first public hearing
The hearing comes amid questions about the legality of Adams’ Charter Revision Commission — and the implications for Mayor Mamdani.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
Kimmel on Trump’s AI images: ‘Someone’s been looksmaxxing!’
Late night hosts discussed Trump’s AI images, the closure of 7-Eleven stores and JD Vance’s advice to the PopeOn Wednesday night, late night hosts discussed Donald Trump’s fondness for religious AI im...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
US Carries Out Fifth Boat Strike in Under a Week, Bringing Death Toll to 177
Trump's "supposed armed conflict with ‘narco-terrorists’ appears to be entirely make-believe,” said one expert.
Truthout
Apr 16, 2026 - truthout.org
Student loan collection expected to target thousands of people this summer
The Trump administration’s move would mark the first step in transferring the student loan portfolio to Treasury and the latest action to dismantle the Education Department.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
The Democratic Senate money machine goes brrr
Democrats doubled or tripled up on their Republican opponents in first quarter fundraising — except where they have primaries.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - politico.com
‘I don’t go out’: Vermont’s undocumented dairy workers live in fear after immigration raids
A tenfold increase in the number of immigration detentions has compelled many workers to barely leave the farms where they work‘They want to keep denying us our rights’: workers in Vermont’s $5.4bn da...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pope says ‘world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants’ amid feud with Trump’s White House
Pontiff denounces leaders who invoke religion to justify war, after US bishops offer him support after Vance remarksSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPope Le...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists
Prosecutors say this is first criminal case against a federal agent involved in Trump’s immigration crackdownSign up for the Breaking News US emailAn ICE agent has been charged with assault for allege...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on a ceasefire for Lebanon: Trump has promised a pause. Civilians need real peace | Editorial
A deeply scarred country is caught in a war not of its making, seeking a solution which lies outside its handsThe 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon that Donald Trump announced on Thursday is desperately nee...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Sonia Sotomayor apologizes to Brett Kavanaugh in US supreme court justice spat
In a spilling of the court’s divisions in public, Sotomayor had criticized Kavanaugh over a dissenting ruling on ICE raidsSonia Sotomayor, a US supreme court justice, issued an apology on Wednesday fo...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred for trying to overturn 2020 election
The California Supreme Court ordered attorney and former law school dean John Eastman disbarred on Wednesday for his role aiding the Trump administration's attempt to overturn the 2020 election. He mu...
World & Nation
Apr 16, 2026 - latimes.com
Don’t Trust the Lebanon Ceasefire When Israel Keeps Killing in Gaza
News of less violence is welcome, but with Israel promising to stay in Lebanon, we need to remember the Gaza “ceasefire” has meant continued genocide. The post Don’t Trust the Lebanon Ceasefire When I...
The Intercept
Apr 16, 2026 - theintercept.com
Chavez-DeRemer’s controversies intensify, putting her future at the Labor Department in doubt
The labor secretary was already facing calls to resign. The new allegations likely make her political standing even shakier. The post Chavez-DeRemer’s controversies intensify, putting her future at t...
MS NOW
Apr 16, 2026 - ms.now
White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline
Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Jesus Memes, Threats and a War in Iran: A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure
President Trump has lashed out at enemies, allies and even the pope, and made it harder for Republicans to keep the focus on economic issues in a midterm election year.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Behind the bluster, Donald Trump desperately needs a peace deal with Iran. Here's a solution | Rajan Menon
Washington and Tehran will have to make compromises and the current deadline must be extended. But with the will there’s clearly a way The failure of the Islamabad talks to end the US-Israel war on Ir...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door
After Georgia Fort and Don Lemon reported from a church whose pastor reportedly works for ICE, agents arrested Fort in front of her childrenWhen federal agents arrived at Georgia Fort’s front door to ...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump officials urge other countries to join ‘trade over aid’ push
US calls free-market capitalism ‘surest path to prosperity’ and seeks to forgo direct aid to developing countriesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Trump administration has moved to formally enlist ...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred over efforts to overturn 2020 election
California supreme court upholds lower court decision as Eastman says he will appeal to US supreme courtJohn Eastman, a lawyer who played a key role in Donald Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 elect...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair
Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin WarshSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDemocrats have moved to st...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘A dollar or two increase is devastating’: US consumers on toll of rising gas prices
Guardian readers describe how their lives have been upended by cost hikes stemming from Trump’s Iran warWith the US and Israel’s war on Iran now in its seventh week, with a fragile ceasefire in place ...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".
BBC News
Apr 16, 2026 - bbc.com
House considers bill to protect Haitian immigrants in pushback against Trump administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare bipartisan moment, the House has agreed to consider legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants, pushing back against the Trump administratio...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 16, 2026 - pbs.org
Pete Hegseth Is Now Opening With Quentin Tarantino
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoted a violent and fictional Bible passage nearly word-for-word from Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction in his Wednesday night worship service at the Pentagon. In the...
Mother Jones
Apr 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
Number Go Up
Two years ago, we devoted an entire issue to the rise of the American oligarchy. Since then, our oligarchic system has become more entrenched and pervasive, revolving around a small crew of tech titan...
Mother Jones
Apr 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
Geek Tragedy
Two years ago, we devoted an entire issue to the rise of the American oligarchy. Since then, our oligarchic system has become more entrenched and pervasive, revolving around a small crew of tech titan...
Mother Jones
Apr 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
Trump Admin Cuts $11 Million in Grant Funds to Catholic Org Amid Feud With Pope
The funds went to an organization that provides shelter and other resources to unaccompanied migrant children.
Truthout
Apr 16, 2026 - truthout.org
Dave Chappelle calls out Republicans’ trans jokes. No, seriously.
The legendary comic takes issue with what he calls the GOP’S “weaponization” of trans jokes, but he insists that any outrage over his jokes is unwarranted. The post Dave Chappelle calls out Republican...
MS NOW
Apr 16, 2026 - ms.now
ICE Agent Charged With Assault in Rare State Prosecution
Minnesota prosecutors have spent weeks investigating the conduct of immigration agents who took part in an immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Court Rejects Trump Administration Climate Lawsuit Against Hawaii
In a setback for federal efforts to thwart climate litigation, the judge ruled that the suit, which tried to block the state from suing oil companies, was too speculative.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
How the Supreme Court Defeated Trump
A conservative court watcher explains why the president has failed to bend the judicial branch to his will.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu confirms Israel has agreed to 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon
Israeli prime minister says key demand is that Hezbollah must be dismantled; Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam welcomes ceasefire announced by Donald TrumpTrump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon after ‘exc...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Texas immigration court interpreter detained by ICE says ‘they want to make me disappear’
Meenu Batra, the state’s only licensed Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu interpreter, says she was treated ‘like a criminal’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA Texas c...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
NYPD investigates after video shows two officers punching and kicking man
New York mayor Mamdani calls footage of arrest of wrongly identified suspect ‘extremely disturbing and unacceptable’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe New...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats relish big fundraising gains for Senate races favoring Republicans
While Democrats touted their totals, they offer only a snapshot of overall fundraising, as campaigns had until the end of the day Wednesday to file with the Federal Election Commission.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 16, 2026 - pbs.org
States rush to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections
Redistricting usually happens once a decade, but President Donald Trump sparked a mid-decade redistricting battle last year while calling on Texas Republicans to redraw their districts for partisan ad...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 16, 2026 - pbs.org
Calmes: Pay attention to the deficit, even if Trump won't
President Trump said he would balance the federal budget "overnight." In reality, debt is now approaching the highest level in U.S. history.
World & Nation
Apr 16, 2026 - latimes.com
Graham Platner Apologizes for Using the R-Word
On Wednesday, Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner apologized for using the r-word in an article in the Maine Monitor, saying that he is “sorry that I said it” and “I am endeavoring to imp...
Mother Jones
Apr 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
Power Hungry
When we first began to chronicle the rise of the American oligarchy, Donald Trump was a private citizen, the future of the internet was the Metaverse, and Elon Musk was—well, if we’re being honest, he...
Mother Jones
Apr 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
Todd Blanche Says Americans “Should Be Happy” With Trump’s Weaponization of DOJ
Directing the DOJ is "what being the commander in chief is about,” said interim Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Truthout
Apr 16, 2026 - truthout.org
Ex-wife of firebombing suspect denied care for chest pain in ICE custody, lawyer says
Doctors delayed care for Hayam El Gamal, who is in federal detention, her lawyer said. A scan later showed a mass and fluid on her heart, court records state.
National
Apr 16, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
The Costa Rican Mountain Town Offering Sanctuary to Families Deported by Trump
In a cloud forest village, a network of residents, foreigners and pacifist Quakers offered a precarious yet vital sanctuary for families expelled by the U.S. government.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Judge Again Halts Aboveground Construction on Trump Ballroom
A federal judge wrote that an exception he made for work on security features did not cover most of the construction on the larger ballroom project Trump has proposed.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Now you can break up with big tech at a bar: ‘cybersecurity disguised as a party’
These digital security organizers bring the fight for online privacy to dance parties, wine meetups and reading groupsImani Thompson shows up at Wonderville Bar in Brooklyn looking ready for a DJ set,...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s triumphal arch moves closer to approval after key agency meets
US Commission of Fine Arts reviews plan while judge lets below-ground work at White House ballroom site proceedDonald Trump’s design for the triumphal arch he wants built at an entrance to the nation’...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Teleportation, aliens and cancer-busting soda - it’s not just Trump going cuckoo, his officials are too | Arwa Mahdawi
As the president’s men rave about paranormal events and Diet Coke, it seems the US’s only hope is extraterrestrial interventionPeople often criticise the Democrats for being overly cautious and never ...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Man charged over 2002 Jam Master Jay killing to plead guilty, documents show
Jay Bryant negotiating plea deal in New York death of Run-DMC star, over which one conviction has been overturnedOne of the three men charged in the killing of Jam Master Jay plans to plead guilty, co...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left owing to Iran war, says energy chief
There will be flight cancellations ‘soon’ if oil supplies are not restored in coming weeks, says head of IEABusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesEurope has only six weeks of ...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Massive Attack: Boots on the Ground (ft Tom Waits) review – first single in a decade is a dark hymn for our times
(Play It Again Sam)Unsettling breathing, arrhythmic clatter, gloomy piano and military snares underpin a Beefheartian portrayal of a boorish warmonger on the band’s ominous returnEven by the standards...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Fear of 13 review – Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson lead sturdy, safe Broadway transfer
James Earl Jones theatre, New YorkThere’s a strong emotional pull to this fact-based story of injustice, but on stage it’s all a little too polite to truly soarIf the meat and potatoes of Death of a S...
The Guardian
Apr 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars
Israel has agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, part of a complex web of Mideast negotiations, from Iran to Gaza.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - npr.org
Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump
Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - npr.org
RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing
In his first appearance this year, the health secretary is taking questions on his record on health, including his controversial moves on vaccines.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - npr.org
A Polymarket trader made $300,000 betting on Biden's pardons, a new analysis shows
In the final hours of President Biden's term, an anonymous prediction market trader placed lucrative bets on who would be pardoned even as the odds were nearly zero.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - npr.org
Israel agrees to a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Trump says
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to President Trump.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 16, 2026 - npr.org
Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
BBC News
Apr 16, 2026 - bbc.com
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation reveals
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.
BBC News
Apr 16, 2026 - bbc.com
Israel and Lebanon reach 10-day ceasefire agreement, Trump says
The president also invited the leaders of Israel and Lebanon to the White House for what he said would be "the first meaningful talks" between the countries since 1983.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 16, 2026 - pbs.org
Key federal agency backs concept for Trump's Triumphal Arch plan
The 250-foot-tall arch would be built on federal land on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. It's one of several projects Trump is pursuing to leave a lasting footprint on Washington, including a ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 16, 2026 - pbs.org
Pakistani army chief tries to keep dialogue open between U.S. and Iran
The meeting comes as President Donald Trump announced the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak later on Thursday about halting the fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbol...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 16, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Hegseth says Americans 'see the success' in Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted public support for the war during remarks at the Pentagon on Thursday, contrasting that with what he said was an overly critical press.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 16, 2026 - pbs.org
It’s Not Just Iran. Trump Is Flailing on Multiple Fronts.
The president is on a losing streak, and even some of his aides are dismayed by his choices.
The Atlantic
Apr 16, 2026 - theatlantic.com
RFK Jr. Vows to Demolish Preventive Medicine
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he would overhaul a preventive medicine team that risks making screenings more difficult. “[The US Preventive Services Task Force] has been lackadaisical an...
Mother Jones
Apr 16, 2026 - motherjones.com
Repair Is a Survival Skill Under Fascism
Too much urgency to resolve conflict can close us off from what repair really requires, says Kelly Hayes.
Truthout
Apr 16, 2026 - truthout.org
The alcohol crisis quietly hitting high-stress, “high-status” workers
Dr. Frank Langdon of HBO’s The Pitt treats a patient in the second season, the finale of which airs on Thursday. | Courtesy of HBO Alcohol use in the United States has reached historic lows. That’s ...
Vox
Apr 16, 2026 - vox.com
Who Is the U.S. Negotiating with in Iran?
As Trump searches for a friendly successor to the Ayatollah in Tehran, the leadership vacuum in the Iranian regime has been filled by hard-line members of the Revolutionary Guard.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 16, 2026 - newyorker.com
Republicans worry White House ‘nonsense’ is hurting midterm prospects
Trump’s weaves and fights come at an increasingly inconvenient time for a party clinging to razor-thin margins in Congress.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 15, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s DOJ wants to undo January 6 convictions
Trump supporters clash with police as they attempt to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. | Brent Stirton/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay ...
Vox
Apr 15, 2026 - vox.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
Democrats 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
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
“Alligator Alcatraz” Guards Allegedly Beat Prisoners for Requesting Phone Access
The ACLU told a judge that guards were obstructing her March order to provide phone access in the jail.
Truthout
Apr 15, 2026 - truthout.org
Justice Jackson calls out Supreme Court conservatives' pro-Trump emergency orders
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered a sustained attack on her conservative colleagues' use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration, calling the orders "scratch-pa...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 15, 2026 - pbs.org
52 Senators Vote Against Reining In Trump’s War on Iran Despite Genocidal Threat
The vote failed despite Trump’s threat to Iran last week that “a whole civilization will die.”
Truthout
Apr 15, 2026 - truthout.org
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
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
Ceasefire or escalation? Trump weighs Iran talks amid troop surge
Tehran has floated an extension of the two-week ceasefire, set to expire Tuesday, that is under active consideration by the U.S. side.