Conservative Reporting for 2026-10-18
Today’s news coverage from conservative media sources. Most MSM news is left leaning. If you need to get context that they often omit, these sites usually give it. Today's edition includes 79 articles from 17 sites. We chose these from 716 articles found on 35 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Power Line, The American Conservative, Washington Examiner, The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts, Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing , The Daily Signal, The Gateway Pundit, Breitbart News, HotAir, PJ Media, RedState, Townhall, New York Post, 🔔 The Liberty Daily, Judicial Watch, Blaze Media, First Things.
Bill Shipley: Speaking of the rule of law
Bill Shipley is the attorney who holds down the fort at Shipwreckedcrew’s Port-O-Call. I recommend his site for readers looking for trustworthy legal commentary on the issues of the day. He spent 22 y...
Power Line
Oct 17, 2026 - powerlineblog.com
Trump, Like Biden, Has Become a President of Inflation and War
That makes winning the midterms difficult, to say the least. The post Trump, Like Biden, Has Become a President of Inflation and War appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Oct 17, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Gavin Newsom says Trump DOJ investigation won’t have chilling impact on 2028 run: ‘Quite the contrary’
NASHUA, New Hampshire — Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said the Justice Department’s investigation into his wife won’t make him any less likely to run for president in 2028, and suggested it might even hard...
Washington Examiner
Oct 17, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
‘I Lose Sleep Over What We Don’t Know’
Many presidents’ agendas and legacies are shaped more by current events and unexpected challenges than by the policies and promises of their campaigns. This has been the case for President Trump in ma...
The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts
Oct 17, 2026 - dailywire.com
Free Market Capitalism vs. Socialism In The Media
Free Market Capitalism vs. Socialism In The Media British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's election in 1979 was a surprising setback to the socialists in the La...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 17, 2026 - newsbusters.org
Socialism Is Surging Across America. Here’s What’s Driving It.
Summary Socialist candidates are running for election this year across the United States, some with the outright endorsement of Democratic Socialists of America and others who prefer to avoid any asso...
The Daily Signal
Oct 17, 2026 - dailysignal.com
No Surprise: George W. Bush’s Daughter Barbara Donates to Super PAC Backing Wacky Democrat Talarico
The sad drift left of the Bush family, while disappointing, is no longer surprising. The post No Surprise: George W. Bush’s Daughter Barbara Donates to Super PAC Backing Wacky Democrat Talarico appear...
The Gateway Pundit
Oct 17, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Why speculation about Justice Alito’s future continues despite his rejection of retirement
Justice Samuel Alito began his 22nd Supreme Court term last week, but even as he insists he will remain on the bench, speculation has grown over whether it could be his final one on the high court. Al...
Washington Examiner
Oct 17, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Vance publicly hints at his disagreement with Trump over Iran war
Vice President JD Vance on Friday publicly hinted at breaking with President Donald Trump over the Iran war, signaling a split at the White House as the conflict approaches the eight-month mark. Vance...
Washington Examiner
Oct 17, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
The Dirty Little Secrets Behind ‘SNL’s’ Tucker Carlson Impression
This should be a golden age for “Saturday Night Live.” The counter-culture show cut its teeth mocking the latest headlines, and the news cycle has never been more farcical. Yet today’s “SNL” is like a...
The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts
Oct 17, 2026 - dailywire.com
The Israel Lobby’s Changing Fortunes
A follow-up to Mearsheimer and Walt shows a project in flux. The post The Israel Lobby’s Changing Fortunes appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Oct 17, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
NO CLASS: Radical Streamer Hasan Piker Slams Jews for Abandoning the Democrat Party
Hassan Piker, the radical communist streamer who has been an inescapable presence in this midterm election cycle, is now slamming Jews for abandoning the Democrat Party. The post NO CLASS: Radical Str...
The Gateway Pundit
Oct 17, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Appeals court presses hard against Trump’s argument for private ownership of presidential records
A federal appeals court appears likely to dismiss President Donald Trump’s argument that a law ensuring presidential papers are retained by the government is unconstitutional. Trump’s legal team has a...
Washington Examiner
Oct 17, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
NBC Frames Trump as Misogynist After Zacharia Press Secretary Ouster
NBC Frames Trump as Misogynist After Zacharia Press Secretary Ouster NBC/SnapStream After Katie Zachar...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 17, 2026 - newsbusters.org
New York Times Spreads Becerra's Repeated 'Son of Immigrants' Lie in Page 1 Puff Piece
New York Times Spreads Becerra's Repeated 'Son of Immigrants' Lie in Page 1 Puff Piece Screenshot from X/CNN ...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 17, 2026 - newsbusters.org
Watch Live: President Trump Holds Midterm Rally in Kentucky Beginning at 2:00 PM ET
On Saturday, President Trump will hold a rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky, near Cincinnati, at Truist Arena on the Northern Kentucky University campus. The post Watch Live: President Trump Holds Mi...
The Gateway Pundit
Oct 17, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
CNN’s Harry Enten: ‘Big Siren Warning for Democrats’ GOP Can Hold House and Senate If Average Poll Error Occurs- Get Out and Vote!
On Friday, CNN political analyst Harry Enten, speaking with Sara Sidner, shared a powerful reminder of why Republicans have to get out and vote in the midterms. The post CNN’s Harry Enten: ‘Big Siren ...
The Gateway Pundit
Oct 17, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Cruz: 'We're Witnessing a Hostile Takeover of the Democrat Party by Communists and Islamists'
Friday on Fox News Channel's "Hannity," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke optimistically about Republicans' chances in the November 3 midterm elections, declaring that the GOP nominee for his state's open U....
Breitbart News
Oct 17, 2026 - breitbart.com
Yawn: What to Know About ‘No Kings’ Protests in SoCal on Saturday, Oct. 17
HotAir
Oct 17, 2026 - hotair.com
Surprise! After Her Brief Briefing, Zacharia Faced a 'Chilly' Sean Hannity Interview
Surprise! After Her Brief Briefing, Zacharia Faced a 'Chilly' Sean Hannity Interview The media were quick to disparage new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacha...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 17, 2026 - newsbusters.org
New York Councilwoman Slams Mamdani’s ICE Interference by Pressure on Private Business
PJ Media
Oct 17, 2026 - pjmedia.com
No Kings Leaders Banned ‘Vote Blue’ — Then Local Groups Pushed for Blue Tsunami Anyway
RedState
Oct 17, 2026 - redstate.com
Do These 'Immigration Advocates' Not Realize What They're Saying?
Townhall
Oct 17, 2026 - townhall.com
France Is Burning, and Socialism Is Holding the Match
Townhall
Oct 17, 2026 - townhall.com
If This Report About Trump's Rally Tour Is True, It Could Be a Game-Changer
Townhall
Oct 17, 2026 - townhall.com
JD Vance Says Donald Trump Will Decide 2028 GOP Presidential Nominee
Vice President JD Vance said the 2028 presidential primary is “over” when President Trump ultimately endorses a Republican candidate. “Whoever the president endorses will ultimately win the Republica...
The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts
Oct 17, 2026 - dailywire.com
The Path To Securing President Trump’s Super Intelligence Legacy
President Donald Trump and the leaders of America’s top Super Intelligence (SI) companies recently left the White House to announce a new accord of standards they will implement immediately to balance...
The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts
Oct 17, 2026 - dailywire.com
Chick-fil-A CEO Issues Perfect Response to Annoying NBC Anchor After Leftist Badgers Him Over Company’s Position on LGBTQ Rights (VIDEO)
The CEO of one of the most beloved fast-food chains in America perfectly handled a sly corporate news hack who tried to paint him and his company as hostile to the gay community. The post Chick-fil-A ...
The Gateway Pundit
Oct 17, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Wisconsin Elections Commission Sparks Uproar After Banning ALL Municipal Clerks from Checking If Voters are U.S. Citizens – Ruling Comes Days Before Critical Gubernatorial Election
The steal is apparently underway in Wisconsin as Badger State voters are about to decide who their next governor will be. The post Wisconsin Elections Commission Sparks Uproar After Banning ALL Munici...
The Gateway Pundit
Oct 17, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Conservative Lawyer Nukes Leftist Harvard Fellow with One Question After He Invokes Trump’s Name to Defend Abdul El-Sayed’s Alleged Ties to Terrorists (VIDEO)
An infamous former New York Times columnist and current Harvard University fellow was left red-faced earlier this week after trying to defend Muslim Marxist Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's ...
The Gateway Pundit
Oct 17, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Massie offers rare praise for Trump on waiving Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Saturday issued rare approval of President Donald Trump, commending the White House for lifting sanctions on Russia. The White House waived the sanctions on Friday, after ...
Washington Examiner
Oct 17, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
WATCH LIVE: Trump holds Kentucky midterm rally in Highland Heights
President Donald Trump on Saturday afternoon is rallying voters in Kentucky to boost Republican House candidate Ed Gallrein and other GOP contenders as the midterm elections approach. 2026 MIDTERM ELE...
Washington Examiner
Oct 17, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Don’t Count GOP Out of Midterms Yet
HotAir
Oct 17, 2026 - hotair.com
MS NOW Portrays Midterms As Democracy Supporters Versus Fascists
MS NOW Portrays Midterms As Democracy Supporters Versus Fascists MS NOW’s Ali Velshi welcomed Indivisible co-founder and co-executive director Ezra Levin to Frida...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 17, 2026 - newsbusters.org
Pompous Scott Pelley Appears, Claims Bari Weiss Wants to ‘Destroy’ 60 Minutes
Pompous Scott Pelley Appears, Claims Bari Weiss Wants to ‘Destroy’ 60 Minutes 'Press Forward' on YouTube ...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 17, 2026 - newsbusters.org
Billionaires’ tax getting dry-run in California before socialists, AOC hits DC
A billionaires' tax appearing on the California ballot next month is drawing furious resistance from an unusual alliance that includes lefty Gov. Gavin Newsom, GOPers, Hollywood elites and tech billio...
New York Post
Oct 17, 2026 - nypost.com
DHS Goes After Voter Fraud, Left-Wing Groups Go to Court
RedState
Oct 17, 2026 - redstate.com
If the GOP Makes These Remarks From Hakeem Jeffries an Ad, Dems Will Never Win Again
RedState
Oct 17, 2026 - redstate.com
Promise Kept: Trump Delivers Most Secure Border in History – 96 Percent Drop From Biden’s Crisis Peak
The post Promise Kept: Trump Delivers Most Secure Border in History – 96 Percent Drop From Biden’s Crisis Peak appeared first on 🔔 The Liberty Daily.
🔔 The Liberty Daily
Oct 17, 2026 - breitbart.com
Mamdani’s Wife Paints Portrait of Her ‘Inspiration’: He Called Mass-Murdering Islamic Terrorists ‘Great Heroes’
The post Mamdani’s Wife Paints Portrait of Her ‘Inspiration’: He Called Mass-Murdering Islamic Terrorists ‘Great Heroes’ appeared first on 🔔 The Liberty Daily.
🔔 The Liberty Daily
Oct 17, 2026 - westernjournal.com
The Left’s Secret Election Playbook: Fast-Track Protest Permits and Repeal Resisting-Arrest Laws
The post The Left’s Secret Election Playbook: Fast-Track Protest Permits and Repeal Resisting-Arrest Laws appeared first on 🔔 The Liberty Daily.
🔔 The Liberty Daily
Oct 17, 2026 - nataliegwinters.substack.com
Abdul El-Sayed Is Getting Demolished Over This 'Racist' Study
Townhall
Oct 17, 2026 - townhall.com
Here's the Latest Update on Trump and the Russia-Ukraine War
Townhall
Oct 17, 2026 - townhall.com
Stephen A. Smith and Bill Maher Had Dinner With Trump. Here's What They Agreed On.
Townhall
Oct 17, 2026 - townhall.com
We Know Who Allegedly Put the Hit on Katie Zacharia
Townhall
Oct 17, 2026 - townhall.com
How the Toxic Relationship Between Cartels and Chinese Money Launderers Costs American Investors
The king of cocaine wrote off an estimated $2.1 billion each year due to chunks of cash being eaten by rats (whether those “rats” were animals or people, the record is unclear). According to Pablo Esc...
The Daily Signal
Oct 17, 2026 - dailysignal.com
Abdul El-Sayed: A Muslim Brotherhood Puppet and a Grave National Security Threat
On NBC’s “Meet the Press” last Sunday, host Kristen Welker asked Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed if he would “set the record straight” on his alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood...
The Daily Signal
Oct 17, 2026 - dailysignal.com
More Jack Smith Scandal
Jack Smith’s tenure as Special Counsel must be one of the most disgraceful episodes in modern American history. I have had this up on a tab for a couple of days; you can’t keep up with the news these ...
Power Line
Oct 17, 2026 - powerlineblog.com
WATCH: DSA Congressional Candidate and State Rep. Chris Rabb Says He’s Against Incarceration — Except for ‘Lawless MAGA Thugs’
Pennsylvania state Rep. The post WATCH: DSA Congressional Candidate and State Rep. Chris Rabb Says He’s Against Incarceration — Except for ‘Lawless MAGA Thugs’ appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
The Gateway Pundit
Oct 17, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Spencer Pratt Gets to the Heart of the 2026 Midterms in EPIC Rant (VIDEO)
Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt just put out a new video that is totally worth your time. The post Spencer Pratt Gets to the Heart of the 2026 Midterms in EPIC Rant (VIDEO) appeared...
The Gateway Pundit
Oct 17, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Fox Fact-Checks Mamdani on ICE Shooting as MS NOW Enables Democrats
Fox Fact-Checks Mamdani on ICE Shooting as MS NOW Enables Democrats On Monday morning, Fox & Friends fact checked Mayor Zohran Mamdani for spreading misinformatio...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 16, 2026 - newsbusters.org
10 Noncitizens Indicted for Voting Illegally in Key Battleground State
Amid pushback from Democrats, the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security are continuing a crackdown on noncitizen voting less than three weeks ahead of Election Day. On Thursday, U.S. ...
The Daily Signal
Oct 16, 2026 - dailysignal.com
Rep. Clyde: America Needs a Citizen-Only Census
“We the People.” With those three words, our Founding Fathers forged our new nation into a constitutional republic. Through tremendous sacrifice and fierce debate, these wise men asserted that our gov...
The Daily Signal
Oct 16, 2026 - dailysignal.com
Noncitizens Voted in Washington, DC – Update!
578 Noncitizens Voted in DC’s June 2026 Election Judicial Watch Asks Court to Defend Arizona’s Verification of Voter… The post Noncitizens Voted in Washington, DC – Update! appeared first on Judicial ...
Judicial Watch
Oct 16, 2026 - judicialwatch.org
MEAN GIRLS: 'View' crew preaches girl power ... unless you're Republican
“The View” crew blew a gasket over Shane Gillis’ “Saturday Night Live” monologue mocking scantily clad gym gals. At the same time, they dabbled in actual misogyny.Even by “View” standards, it was peak...
Blaze Media
Oct 16, 2026 - theblaze.com
Democrats’ ‘Defund the Police’ Problem Is Back
After “defund the police” sparked a political backlash in 2020, Democratic candidates largely stopped using the slogan, but the movement behind it has hardly gone away. Before you can defund the polic...
The Daily Signal
Oct 16, 2026 - dailysignal.com
Joe Scarborough Hypes 'Absolutely Dreadful' 'Really Bad News' for Trump
Joe Scarborough Hypes 'Absolutely Dreadful' 'Really Bad News' for Trump Mika Brzezinski Joe Scarborough MS NOW M...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 16, 2026 - newsbusters.org
It’s Time to Rethink the Supply Chain
It’s Time to Rethink the Supply Chain Screenshot via Fox/Snapstream Palmer Luckey, the founder of Andu...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 16, 2026 - newsbusters.org
Elon Musk’s Quiet Role in the Most Expensive Senate Race in History
Elon Musk is single-handedly funding one of the largest super PACs backing Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate midterm election. Five hundred million dollars has been spent so f...
The Daily Signal
Oct 16, 2026 - dailysignal.com
Paxton Looks to Close Gap With Talarico as Election Nears
With less than a month until Election Day, Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are entering a competitive final stretch in the Texas U.S. Senate race. Polling on the race shows that Tal...
The Daily Signal
Oct 16, 2026 - dailysignal.com
'Long' Time: PBS News Hour Hid Its Inflation Expert During the Biden Years
'Long' Time: PBS News Hour Hid Its Inflation Expert During the Biden Years Screenshot via 'PBS News Hour" Snapst...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 16, 2026 - newsbusters.org
The Flip-Flopping Sensibilities of Sara Haines, The View’s ‘Independent’ Voter
The Flip-Flopping Sensibilities of Sara Haines, The View’s ‘Independent’ Voter ABC via SnapStream In t...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 16, 2026 - newsbusters.org
King Alleges GOP Warning Of 'Misery, Poverty, and Death' Reeks Of 'Desperation'
King Alleges GOP Warning Of 'Misery, Poverty, and Death' Reeks Of 'Desperation' CNN chief national correspondent John King stopped by his old show, Inside Politic...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 16, 2026 - newsbusters.org
James Talarico Attacks Voter ID Laws As ‘Discriminatory’ but Backs This Loophole for Illegal Aliens
Townhall
Oct 16, 2026 - townhall.com
Miller-Meeks Debuts Ad on Project She Says Will Transform Southeast Iowa
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Mariannette Miller-Meeks is launching a new ad Friday night highlighting the new steel plant President Donald Trump and Republicans are bringing to Iowa. As the largest steel...
The Daily Signal
Oct 16, 2026 - dailysignal.com
‘The View’ Fact-Checks Itself Into A Corner
In a snarky attempted gotcha moment on Friday’s pre-recorded episode of “The View,” fill-in moderator Sunny Hostin hilariously thought she made a slam-dunk case against podcaster Joe Rogan regarding c...
The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts
Oct 16, 2026 - dailywire.com
Top Democrats were sent letter with 'suspicious substance' — at least a dozen others targeted, feds say
Numerous politicians reported receiving letters with a suspicious substance on Friday, including Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Postal Insp...
Blaze Media
Oct 16, 2026 - theblaze.com
NPR 'Honors' Hamas-Loving Hasan Piker with Long, Soft 'Newsmakers' Interview
NPR 'Honors' Hamas-Loving Hasan Piker with Long, Soft 'Newsmakers' Interview Image Screenshot from ...
Newsbusters - Welcome to NewsBusters, a project of the Media Research Center (MRC), America’s leading media watchdog in documenting, exposing
Oct 16, 2026 - newsbusters.org
Cartels on Notice After Trump Administration Issues Major Drone Restrictions
Townhall
Oct 16, 2026 - townhall.com
Trump Says He Will Blame These People If Ken Paxton Loses Texas Senate Race
Townhall
Oct 16, 2026 - townhall.com
Trump’s New Press Secretary Decides Her Future After ‘Vicious’ Attacks
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning” out of her role, The Daily Wire has learned. It remains unclear what position she will take next. A source familiar with the plans told Th...
The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts
Oct 16, 2026 - dailywire.com
NRSC and Sen. Dan Sullivan Launch Radio Jingle Ad Reminding Alaska to Keep Mary Peltola Retired
Townhall
Oct 16, 2026 - townhall.com
This New Report Tells Why Black Voters Are Furious With James Talarico
Townhall
Oct 16, 2026 - townhall.com
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Major Sanctuary City
Townhall
Oct 16, 2026 - townhall.com
Virginia Voters Could Give Felons Voting Rights Before Their Sentences Are Over
Virginia could be on the cusp of significantly expanding voting rights for people convicted of felonies, even before they have served their full sentences. Question 3, on the ballot in November, is an...
The Daily Signal
Oct 16, 2026 - dailysignal.com
Bernie Moreno Pushes ‘Giant Reconciliation Bill’ If Republicans Lose Control of Congress
While Sen. Bernie Moreno thinks the GOP will hold on to the Senate, the Republican from Ohio is urging his party to prepare a mega reconciliation package between the election and January to enact “all...
The Daily Signal
Oct 16, 2026 - dailysignal.com
A Woman’s East of Eden
Zoe Kazan’s seven-part Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden brings a woman’s sensibility to a man’s epic—for better and for worse... The post A Woman’s East of Eden appeared fi...
First Things
Oct 16, 2026 - firstthings.com
Judicial Watch Sues State Department for Records Related to Imprisonment of American Jimmy Wilgus in...
(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a second Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit… The post Judicial Watch Sues State Department for Records Related to Imprisonment of...
Judicial Watch
Oct 16, 2026 - judicialwatch.org
Iran War Day 231: Trump Says U.S. ‘May Have To’ Strike Pickaxe Mountain
State of the Union: The Saudi military said it intercepted multiple missile and drone attacks as fighting in Yemen continued. The post Iran War Day 231: Trump Says U.S. ‘May Have To’ Strike Pickaxe Mo...