Democracy Now
- Will Congress Renew Controversial Surveillance Law? Electronic Frontier Foundation's Cindy Cohnby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on June 11, 2026 at 12:50 pm
A key provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire Friday unless it is reauthorized by Congress. Section 702 allows for […]
- "Keep the Game Beautiful": Why ICE Crackdown & FIFA Greed Could Spoil the World Cupby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on June 11, 2026 at 12:42 pm
“People are really, really afraid … that ICE will go and raid communities where people are watching and gathering together” to watch the FIFA […]
- World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico Amid Protests Against Austerity and Forced Disappearancesby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on June 11, 2026 at 12:32 pm
We continue our World Cup coverage in Mexico City, where local protesters are using the global event to bring attention to their causes. A sit-in by […]
- "World Cup of Exclusion": Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran Warby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on June 11, 2026 at 12:22 pm
The FIFA World Cup kicks off today with two games in Mexico. This will be the biggest World Cup in history, with teams from 48 countries playing over […]
- "They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran": Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikesby webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) on June 11, 2026 at 12:10 pm
The U.S. struck Iran on Wednesday for a second day in a row, and President Trump is threatening more strikes. Iran has claimed it launched […]
Mother Jones
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Tom Homan: Minnesota Should Say “Thank You” for DHS Operation
by Alex Nguyen on February 15, 2026 at 5:17 pmOn Sunday morning, Border czar Tom Homan said elected officials in Minnesota “ought to be saying thank you” to the Trump administration for making the state safer. “They were a sanctuary state,” Homan said on Fox & Friends. “Their county jails weren’t working with us across the state. So you know what? We fixed it.”
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The Adorable Patients of This Special Bat Hospital Will Warm Your Heart
by Benji Jones on February 15, 2026 at 12:30 pmThis story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Australia is famously a place with some of the world’s most dangerous and frightening animals. Venomous spiders. Deadly snakes. Jellyfish with fatal stings. But it is also home to one of the world’s cutest: the flying fox, also known as the giant
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US Military Strikes Another Boat in the Caribbean Sea, Killing 3
by Katie Herchenroeder on February 14, 2026 at 8:26 pmThe United States military killed three more people on Friday in their 39th boat attack in six months, according to a tracker maintained by the New York Times. All told, the strikes by US forces have killed at least 133 people in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean. President Donald Trump’s administration has
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Judges Have Rebuked Trump’s Mass Detention of Immigrants Thousands of Times
by Katie Herchenroeder on February 14, 2026 at 6:28 pmHundreds of judges across the nation have ruled over 4,400 times that President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement arm is detaining people unlawfully, according to a new Reuters review of court documents. And that’s just since October. The Trump administration’s immense increase in detainments rests, in part, on their decision to detain people while their immigration
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Their Courses Were No Longer Relevant, so These Economics Students Went to Work
by Matthew Taylor on February 14, 2026 at 12:30 pmThis story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As the fallout from the 2008 global financial crash reverberated around the world, a group of students at Harvard University walked out of their introductory economics class complaining it was teaching a “specific and limited view” that perpetuated “a problematic and inefficient system of
The Intercept
- The Right’s “Election Fraud” Cry for Midterms Previewed in Primariesby The Intercept Briefing on June 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
Spencer Pratt’s pratfall in LA, Graham Platner’s victory, prediction markets, and other takeaways from the California and Maine primary […]
- How Policing Teen Hangouts Became a Key Issue in D.C. Mayor's Raceby Jessica Washington on June 12, 2026 at 9:00 am
Kenyan McDuffie says DC needs to crack down on youth gatherings to stave off the Trump administration. Janeese Lewis George argues that's playing […]
- Hakeem Jeffries Finally Finds a Spine: Dem Leaders Rallied Against Extending Domestic Spy Lawby Matt Sledge on June 11, 2026 at 7:42 pm
Advocates welcomed centrist Democrats switching sides but warned against extending the spy law with or without Bill Pulte as spy chief. The post […]
- A Point-by-Point Breakdown of Trump’s Failed Iran War Objectivesby Nick Turse on June 11, 2026 at 6:02 pm
None of Trump’s stated goals in his war with Iran have been achieved. The post A Point-by-Point Breakdown of Trump’s Failed Iran War Objectives […]
- Scott Pelley Shows How Legacy Media Got It Wrong — Before Bari Weiss Made It Worseby Radley Balko on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
Scott Pelley describes Weiss’s horrific pro-Trump meddling, but he also shows how “both sides” journalism was already dooming our country. The […]
Common Dreams
- City Electric: My Mayor Muslim, My Bagel Jewishby Abby Zimet on June 12, 2026 at 6:51 am
After the greatest comeback in NBA finals history - 29 points! - "the greatest shot in Knicks history" - Anunoby's last-second tip-in - some divine […]
- Warner and Himes Gush Over Trump’s Epstein Hatchet Man Jay Claytonby Newswire Editor on June 11, 2026 at 8:29 pm
On Thursday, President Donald Trump nominated U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton to be Director of National […]
- Corporate Tax Dodgers’ Lobbying and Political Spending Records Reveal ‘Self-Reinforcing Loop’by Newswire Editor on June 11, 2026 at 5:19 pm
Today, Public Citizen released a new report analyzing the lobbying and political spending of 88 corporations that paid zero in corporate income taxes […]
- Trump’s MAGA 250: Administration Awards More than $100 Million in Federal Contracts to Politicized Networkby Newswire Editor on June 11, 2026 at 2:18 pm
The Trump administration has awarded nearly $103 million in federal contracts and grants for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations to a […]
- Lawsuit Seeks to Stop SpaceX Land Deal From Destroying Texas Wildlife Refugeby Newswire Editor on June 10, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Tribal and conservation groups today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stop a land trade that would hand 715 acres of the Lower Rio Grande […]
Truthout
- A Montana Firm Run by a Trump Donor Receives Billions in Border Wall Contractsby Annie Rosenthal on June 11, 2026 at 9:26 pm
Barnard Construction Company, Inc., has received $4.54 billion in awards from Customs and Border Protection alone.
- “We Will Be Taking Kharg Island” — Trump Threatens Invasion of Iranby Chris Walker on June 11, 2026 at 9:05 pm
Trump threatened to hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” then announced hours later he had “cancelled the scheduled strikes.”
- Anti-Austerity Protests Rock World Cup Kick-Off in Mexicoby Amy Goodman on June 11, 2026 at 8:35 pm
The mothers of disappeared people have also been protesting, trying to reach the stadium, says José Luis Granados Ceja.
- Somali Referee Denied US Entry for World Cup Gets Hero’s Welcome Back Homeby Shireen Akram-Boshar on June 11, 2026 at 8:00 pm
The Trump administration baselessly accused the award-winning referee of having “terror” ties.
- US Turnaround on International Vaccines Comes Too Late for Hundreds of Thousandsby Sasha Abramsky on June 11, 2026 at 7:21 pm
The State Department finally overruled RFK Jr.’s defunding of a group that vaccinates 60 percent of children globally.
ProPublica
- A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune.by Duaa Eldeib on June 12, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune. appeared first on ProPublica.
- Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Special Treatment for Convicted Drug Traffickers After ProPublica Reportby Keri Blakinger on June 11, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Special Treatment for Convicted Drug Traffickers After ProPublica Report appeared first on ProPublica.
- What You Need to Know About How Tear Gas Harms Kidson June 10, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post What You Need to Know About How Tear Gas Harms Kids appeared first on ProPublica.
- He Profits Off Raw Milk That’s Making People Sick. The Government Isn’t Stopping Him.by Annie Waldman on June 9, 2026 at 11:00 am
The post He Profits Off Raw Milk That’s Making People Sick. The Government Isn’t Stopping Him. appeared first on ProPublica.
- An Indian Billionaire Was Targeted by Trump. Then He Poured Money Into a Startup Secretly Backed by Donald Trump Jr.by Joshua Kaplan on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
The post An Indian Billionaire Was Targeted by Trump. Then He Poured Money Into a Startup Secretly Backed by Donald Trump Jr. appeared first on […]
The Guardian
- World Cup 2026: Mexico’s winning start; empty seats; USA and Canada enter fray; Endo’s Japan retirement – liveby Will Unwin(now); David Tindall (earlier) on June 12, 2026 at 10:38 am
⚽️ Canada tightens in anticipation | What is enough for US?⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail WillFive takeaways from the […]
- Fisa spy powers almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act – US politics liveby Tom Ambrose on June 12, 2026 at 10:35 am
Law due to expire at midnight tonight following unhappiness over Trump’s pick for intelligence chiefHello and welcome to the US live blog.A key […]
- A powerful US surveillance law is set to expire – what happens now?by Sanya Mansoor on June 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
Congress has failed to reauthorize section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amid questions over its futureDonald Trump’s bid to install […]
- Welcome to ‘the Claw’: the White House fighting cage captures Trump era rot | Sidney Blumenthalby Sidney Blumenthal on June 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
The 154ft-tall structure for the UFC Freedom 250 gives Trump a chance to to put the government out to the highest bidder“If the government decides, […]
- Trump keeps insulting female journalists. It’s time for the press to stop tolerating it | Margaret Sullivanby Margaret Sullivan on June 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
‘Piggy’, ‘corrupt’, ‘stupid’: the president keeps lashing out. Here’s how journalists can stand up to himFor many years now, Donald […]
The Jacobin
- Backrooms and Obsession Are Glimpses of a Better Hollywoodby Eileen Jones on June 11, 2026 at 4:40 pm
Two indie horror movies with YouTube origins, Obsession and Backrooms, crushed big-budget Star Wars and He-Man movies at the box office. But […]
- Stop Yapping and Pay New Parentsby Elliot Haspel on June 11, 2026 at 4:12 pm
Is “girlboss feminism” responsible for declining birth rates? Are endocrine disruptors lowering teenage boys’ sperm counts? Stop asking […]
- Uber and Lyft Are Set to Win Legal Immunity for Crashesby Luke Goldstein on June 11, 2026 at 3:01 pm
Rideshare apps Uber and Lyft are battling thousands of injury and sexual assault lawsuits. A must-pass transportation bill in Congress includes an […]
- Trump’s Bet on Stablecoins Puts the Financial System at Riskby David Martin on June 11, 2026 at 1:59 pm
US government enthusiasm about the cryptocurrency known as stablecoins is about more than Trumpian corruption or industry lobbying. It’s an attempt […]
- Don’t Write Off a Third-Party Challenge to the Democratsby Ned Rust on June 11, 2026 at 1:24 pm
Voters quite simply do not like the Democrats. The Democratic Party brand is complete trash. Although the structural barriers to a break from the […]
Alternet
- Whistleblower warns a devastating bubble is about to pop Trump’s rotten economyby Matthew Rozsa on June 12, 2026 at 2:09 am
President Donald Trump has significantly boosted AI throughout his second term — and a whistleblower confirms that major economic bubble is about […]
- Three-time Trump voters suffering 'panic attacks' over the economy: reportby Adam Lynch on June 12, 2026 at 2:03 am
Ohio voter Annette Dombrowski is one of many swing state voters who picked President Donald Trump three times in a row, but now she’s about to lose […]
- Republicans wince as Speaker Johnson grabs the third rail: reportby Matthew Rozsa on June 12, 2026 at 1:18 am
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson may push a reform on a key issue that will put them even further on the bad side of the […]
- MAGA publication suggests Trump give honesty a tryby Matthew Rozsa on June 12, 2026 at 12:54 am
A staunchly MAGA publication called out President Donald Trump on Thursday for his “obviously untrue” statements about the war in Iran.After […]
- 'Give me a break': Florida judge rips Trump team's demand for 'do-overs'by Adam Lynch on June 12, 2026 at 12:46 am
President Donald Trump’s DOJ is racking up not only bad decisions, but slapdowns this week.Judges across the nation have been tearing their hair […]
Raw Story
- Epstein haunts Trump's birthday as nation turns on White House fight: reportby Alexander Willis on June 12, 2026 at 10:38 am
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event slated to be held at the White House on Sunday is underwater with a majority of Americans, many of […]
- Psychologist spots new diagnostic alarm bell in Trumpby Adam Nichols on June 12, 2026 at 10:30 am
A prominent psychologist is sounding the alarm about President Donald Trump's increasingly erratic behavior, warning that his fixation on Washington […]
- This Bible-thumping propaganda now has its own government websiteby Tara Dublin on June 12, 2026 at 9:30 am
ICYMI, the Republican Party has been heavily invested in trying to control the American population by controlling women’s reproductive rights for […]
- Trump DHS chief torched after telling New Yorkers to 'wise up'by Bennito L. Kelty on June 12, 2026 at 3:48 am
The head of the Department of Homeland Security is getting an earful after he told New Yorkers to "wise up."During a press conference, Markwayne […]
- GOP election expert slams top MAGA election demand: 'Asinine in the extreme'by Bennito L. Kelty on June 12, 2026 at 3:12 am
A Republican election expert slammed one of the top MAGA demands as impossible and "asinine in the extreme."In a recent interview, Stephen Richer, […]
Salon
- TPUSA’s new message to girls: Hate yourselfby Amanda Marcotte on June 12, 2026 at 10:45 am
Speakers at the women's leadership summit continued Charlie Kirk's misogynist mission
- AI data centers are taking over. These Americans are fighting backby Jelinda Montes on June 12, 2026 at 10:30 am
Energy and water intensive AI projects are draining communities. The revolt is just getting started
- Trump’s investigations of the 2020 election may have more to do with 2026by Dion Nissenbaum, Votebeat on June 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
The president is laying the groundwork to question the next GOP loss
- Can the worst World Cup ever find a way to redeem itself?by Andrew O'Hehir on June 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm
It's a grotesque festival of consumerism and corruption, with echoes of the 1936 Olympics — and it's here
- Why I keep returning to the Twin Citiesby Chaya Milchtein on June 11, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Where to eat, stay and explore in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Daily Kos
- The World Cup kicks off—so do the controversiesby Alix Breeden on June 12, 2026 at 12:01 am
Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies are souring the mood as visitors are descending upon the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for the international soccer […]
- Trump slips Iran secrets to Fox News, and Elon Musk blows up our retirementby Daily Kos Staff on June 12, 2026 at 12:00 am
Here's your Daily Kos Recap for June 11.
- Pool for foolsby Clay Jones on June 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm
A cartoon by Clay Jones.
- These states want nothing to do with Trump’s America 250 sh-tshowby Lisa Needham on June 11, 2026 at 11:00 pm
States are fleeing the Great American State Fair.
- Retiring House Republican worries his seat could flip blueby Emily Singer on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District is not on the list of competitive U.S. House districts according to the major nonpartisan political […]
Huffington Post
- China Arrests U.S. Scholar Of Myanmar On Suspicion Of Spyingon June 12, 2026 at 9:34 am
The detention comes as Washington and Beijing are working to steady their frayed relationship following President Donald Trump's trip to China.
- CNN Medical Analyst Has 1 Worrying Question About Donald Trump's Apparent Daytime Dozingon June 12, 2026 at 8:58 am
Dr. Jonathan Reiner explained why it's "a real concern."
- GOP Senator Predicts Trump's About To Have 'The Most Miserable 2 Years Of His Life'on June 12, 2026 at 8:51 am
John Cornyn also warned the president that outgoing Republicans now have some "leverage."
- ‘I Actually Have Panic Attacks’: Trump Voters Seem Very Much Done With Him In MS NOW Clipon June 12, 2026 at 8:11 am
The longtime Trump voters torched the president over prices and broken promises in interviews that aired on Jen Psaki's MS NOW show.
- He Said What?!?: MAGA Lawmaker Mocked For 'Actually Insane' New Trump Claimon June 12, 2026 at 7:30 am
Rep. Troy Nehls's "very special" claim about Trump as an infant has people in disbelief.
Slate Politics
- Slate SoundBites for June 12, 2026by Jenny Fey on June 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
Build your answer from the sound up with our new game, SoundBites!
- Think You’re Smarter Than Slate’s Senior Audience Development Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.by Ray Hamel on June 12, 2026 at 9:55 am
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
- Slate Mini Crossword for June 12, 2026by Quiara Vasquez on June 12, 2026 at 9:51 am
Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.
- Slate Crossword: Supporter of the Arts? (Five Letters)by Quiara Vasquez on June 12, 2026 at 9:50 am
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for June 12, 2026.
- For Decades, Your Favorite Beer Has Been Fueled by a Fossil. But That’s About to Change.by N.C. Stevens on June 12, 2026 at 9:45 am
A modern mass-extinction event is approaching …



































