Political News For 2026-05-27
Politics moves fast, and finding reliable coverage without constant outrage can be difficult. A Skeptic News brings together a wide range of daily political reporting, analysis, and commentary from across the spectrum — curated with a focus on balance, substance, and moderation. Whether you're center-left, center-right, or simply tired of partisan noise, you'll find informed perspectives worth reading every day. Today's edition includes 103 articles from 25 sites. We chose these from 1564 articles found on 41 sites.
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‘Life by 1,000 Band-Aids’: Trump has no good options to tame inflation
The economic reality that could doom his party in November is not easy to fix, as Joe Biden learned.
Semafor
May 26, 2026 - semafor.com
Early Warning from the UK Bond Market
Since the start of the Iran war, the 10-year US Treasury bond yield has spiked more than 50 basis points to 4.6 percent. The unfolding UK bond market crisis could be foreboding that similar troubles will be spreading to counties that share the UK’s public finance weaknesses. The post Early Warning f...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
May 26, 2026 - aei.org
Ousted Senate Republican digs in against Trump, takes jab at leadership style
Sen. Bill Cassidy breaks with Trump on Iran war powers and DOJ spending after the president backed his opponent in Louisiana's Senate primary race.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Clyburn’s seat survives for now as South Carolina Republicans buck Trump on redistricting
President Donald Trump had ramped up pressure on the Palmetto State, but he fell short in his goal of ousting the state’s lone Democrat.
Politics
May 26, 2026 - politico.com
Lawmakers Ask DOJ Watchdog to Investigate Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report
The post Lawmakers Ask DOJ Watchdog to Investigate Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 26, 2026 - propublica.org
WATCH: Embattled GOP senator warns red state ‘at risk’ of historic Dem victory as voters head to polls
Sen. John Cornyn says Texas is at risk of electing a Democrat to the Senate if Ken Paxton wins their GOP primary runoff, citing Paxton's legal baggage.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump flexes MAGA muscle in Texas Senate runoff clash between Cornyn and Paxton
Texas Senate runoff pits Trump-backed Ken Paxton against Sen. John Cornyn in a high-stakes GOP battle with major midterm election implications.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
The First Amendment and Off-Duty Police Officer's Counterprotest of Anti-ICE Student Protest
Some excerpts from the long opinion in Mullen v. Giordano, decided Thursday by Judge Susan Brnovich (D. Ariz.): The Ninth… The post The First Amendment and Off-Duty Police Officer's Counterprotest of Anti-ICE Student Protest appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
May 26, 2026 - reason.com
California influencer disclosures offer a glimpse at how secret money distorts American politics
Tom Steyer’s campaign is making use of paid astroturfed social media support.
Semafor
May 26, 2026 - semafor.com
Democrat congressman slams Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo as 'disqualifying'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss broke with his party, calling Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo "disqualifying" for office.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
GOP fears Trump's last-minute Texas endorsement could give Dems the upper hand
Trump's decision to back Texas AG Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn rattled Senate Republicans, with some saying it puts a safe GOP seat in jeopardy.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Federal judge blocks Alabama redistricting plan in blow to Trump
Court blocks Alabama congressional map tied to GOP redistricting push.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
‘Put us down for Ken Paxton’: Trump endorsement energizes Texas voters ahead of runoff
Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton looms large as Texas Republicans choose between the attorney general and Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP runoff.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Massie positions himself for potential political future after primary defeat: 'I won't be going away silently'
After losing GOP primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, Rep. Thomas Massie indicates he's open to potentially mounting a future run for office.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump-backed candidates score major boost from deep-pocketed AI Super PAC in upcoming primaries
A pro-AI super PAC with over $125 million raised in 2025 is investing heavily in upcoming Senate and House primaries across multiple states.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
A runoff in Texas primary will test Trump’s grip on GOP
The president's candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has faced numerous scandals, while Sen. John Cornyn has failed to excite the base.
Politics
May 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
The bond market is telling us the free lunch is over
For most of this century, rich countries have enjoyed a seemingly free lunch: They could spend money as needed, cut taxes at will and stimulate their way out of problems without paying a price in the form of higher borrowing costs or inflation.The big picture: That era is over. The $145 trillion glo...
Axios
May 26, 2026 - axios.com
Outlook for Future is 'Divided' Between Sides of 'K-Shaped' Economy, Says Peter Atwater
Peter Atwater, president at Financial Insyghts and lecturer at William & Mary College, said that the top and bottom of the 'K-shaped economy' have become two vastly different experiences with 'nothing in common' as consumers on the bottom leg of the 'K' feel the daily impact of war fueled inflation ...
Bloomberg Politics
May 26, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Nasty Texas Republican Runoff Comes to a Head Today
The intense Republican primary runoff election for a US Senate seat from Texas comes to an end today. The showdown between incumbent John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has become one the most expensive in Senate history. Joe Lovinger reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
May 26, 2026 - bloomberg.com
John Cornyn’s last stand and Democratic fights: What to watch in Texas elections
Tuesday’s primary runoffs in Texas will put President Donald Trump’s endorsement to the test again — the latest step in a mission to punish some incumbent Republicans he has deemed insufficiently loyal
NBC News Politics
May 26, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Ayn Rand Is Alive in Ankara
Objectivism in Turkey has risen and fallen in recent decades, but is newly rejuvenated.
Reason.com
May 26, 2026 - reason.com
Paxton’s estranged wife doesn’t endorse in Texas Senate race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) estranged wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton (R), on Tuesday shared her endorsements for various candidates in state races but remained neutral in the Republican Senate primary. Angela Paxton urged Texan voters on election day to join her in voting for Mayes Middl...
The Hill News
May 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Early voting tally shows large turnout in Texas GOP Senate runoff, drop from March primary rate
The Republican primary runoff election in Texas saw a 103% increase in early voting turnout compared to 2020, likely due to the battle between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received an endorsement from President Trump.
The Hill News
May 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today
Sen. John Cornyn is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
Politics - CBSNews.com
May 26, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Live Results: Texas midterm primary runoffs
Texans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Tuesday's runoff election, bringing to a close the extended, bitter and expensive primary where President Donald Trump weighed in late to tip the race in another effort to rid the GOP of leaders less devoted to him.
PBS NewsHour - Politics
May 26, 2026 - pbs.org
She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.
The post She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
May 26, 2026 - propublica.org
‘Circular firing squad’: Democrats question state conventions after Michigan debacle
The party is reevaluating its nominating practices that some warn could result in activist-driven sideshows.
Semafor
May 26, 2026 - semafor.com
Republican Congress faces major pileup before midterms
It’s not clear how Republicans will handle opposition to the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Semafor
May 26, 2026 - semafor.com
The Guardian view on Britain’s economy: to profit politically a recovery must be felt in people’s pockets | Editorial
The chancellor can point to growth and lower inflation, but weak job data, flat living standards and uncertain productivity are no reason to cheerIn October 1991, the then chancellor Norman Lamont said he thought he saw some “green shoots” of recovery. He was ridiculed, as Britain was in the midst o...
Politics | The Guardian
May 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Somehow, the Antichrist returned
A religious sign held up above fans outside of the stadium before a football game between Penn State and University of Michigan on October 19, 2019, in University Park, Pennsylvania. | Brett Carlsen/Getty Images In case you didn’t notice, the Antichrist is back. All right, forgive the hyperbole —...
Politics | Vox
May 26, 2026 - vox.com
Spencer Pratt files complaint against Karen Bass
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt claimed that Mayor Karen Bass violated election law and filed a complaint against her. “Karen Bass just violated election law here,” Pratt said on X. “She is so accustomed to breaking the law with no accountability, she even filmed herself doing it. Well, ...
Washington Examiner
May 26, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms team up to campaign as GOP competitors head to runoffs
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms are linking arms on the general election campaign trail in Georgia as their respective GOP opponents in the Senate and gubernatorial races are locked in primary runoff elections. For the next three weeks, Georgia’s Re...
Washington Examiner
May 26, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
An Inconvenient Truth at 20: A hoax in hindsight
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. In July 2006, while...
Washington Examiner
May 26, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
CBP defends mission as central to US in America 250 message
U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday framed its mission as essential to the public, in a message arguing it has played a critical role in shaping the U.S.’s 250 years of history. CBP operates under the Department of Homeland Security and includes divisions such as Border Patrol. The depart...
Washington Examiner
May 26, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Jake Auchincloss denies supporting Collins in Maine Senate race after opposing Planter bid
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) denied claims he was supporting Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in Maine’s Senate race after backlash to his opposition to Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s bid. Auchincloss, who is Jewish, said Monday during an interview with CNN that he found Platner’s controvers...
Washington Examiner
May 26, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Redistricting push in South Carolina fails after state Senate bails
The South Carolina Senate has put an end to a recent redistricting push, voting 24-20 against advancing a new map. After the Supreme Court decision last month that overturned Louisiana’s second majority-black district, President Donald Trump and his allies pushed South Carolina Republicans to push t...
Washington Examiner
May 26, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Yusuf in clash with Jenrick over Reform deportation policy
Reform's home affairs chief has publicly disagreed with its Treasury spokesman over what party policy is.
BBC News
May 26, 2026 - bbc.com
Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll.
BBC News
May 26, 2026 - bbc.com
Makerfield by-election candidates announced
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?
BBC News
May 26, 2026 - bbc.com
Comey learns fate of bid to delay trial over ‘86 47’ seashell post at center of Trump threat case
James Comey's federal trial for allegedly threatening President Trump with an "86 47" seashell post is delayed as lawyers prepare legal challenges.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Thomas blasts SCOTUS for decision on Florida lawsuit over illegal immigrant truckers with blue-state licenses
Thomas dissents after Supreme Court refuses to hear Florida's lawsuit over states allegedly issuing CDL licenses to illegal immigrants.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Unionized nursing homes in deep-blue state trail the pack as analysis reveals ratings gap
California nursing homes with union staff allegedly receive lower federal quality ratings than non-unionized facilities, according to a new CUF report.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Markwayne Mullin goes off on Dems’ 'garbage' Memorial Day ‘political stunt’ at ICE facility
Mullin rips Sen. Booker, Gov. Sherrill and NJ Democrats over Memorial Day ICE facility clash, calling their demands for access a political stunt.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump convenes rare Camp David Cabinet meeting as Iran deal pressure grows
Trump convenes a rare Cabinet meeting at Camp David as high-stakes negotiations with Iran enter a critical phase amid a fraying ceasefire.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Illegal alien indicted on manslaughter charges in daughter's rollover crash death
Arizona prosecutors say an illegal immigrant was indicted after toxicology allegedly showed drugs in her system following a crash killing her daughter.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles
Follow President Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
Politics
May 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
To repair ties with India, Rubio leans into pageantry
The top U.S. diplomat visited the world’s largest democracy in a bid to reverse soured relations over Trump’s tariff agenda and embrace of Pakistan.
Politics
May 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump fumes at Congress and courts for holding up his ballroom
The president bulldozed the East Wing and remade federal panels that quickly approved his ballroom project. But he has faced barriers as he seeks to complete it.
Politics
May 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Early voting begins in South Carolina as senators weigh scrapping primary for congressional races
Early in-person voting has begun in South Carolina’s primaries as state senators consider canceling congressional votes
ABC News: Politics
May 26, 2026 - abcnews.com
Behind the Curtain: Trump's irreversible choices
President Trump has proudly stretched the power of the presidency in never-before-witnessed ways.But it's the choices he's made with that power — often alone, often impulsive — that explain his plunging popularity and will define his second term.Why it matters: Every president tests limits. Trump te...
Axios
May 26, 2026 - axios.com
Texas’ Cornyn-Paxton Fracas Concludes After $130M in Ads
James Henson, Director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin said that if the TX GOP primary was going to come down money. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) would be "running away" with the race. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
May 26, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Scotland Renews Push for Independence With Labour in Turmoil
Scotland’s devolved parliament voted to demand the UK government hand over the power to hold a fresh independence referendum as First Minister John Swinney seeks to build on a recent election win and take advantage of political turmoil in London.
Bloomberg Politics
May 26, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Supreme Court Tosses Florida Suit Over Immigrant Driver’s Licenses
The US Supreme Court refused to let Florida file an unusual lawsuit that accused California and Washington of making it too easy for undocumented immigrants to get commercial driver’s licenses.
Bloomberg Politics
May 26, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Texas Voters Get Last Say After Trump Backs Paxton in Runoff
Republican voters in Texas get their final say Tuesday in a drawn out, vitriolic and expensive primary campaign for a US Senate seat, a race that Democrats are watching closely in hopes that they could flip both houses of Congress in November.
Bloomberg Politics
May 26, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Federal court blocks Alabama from using GOP-drawn congressional map
A three-judge panel on Tuesday blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map in Alabama from going into effect, writing that the district lines “intentionally discriminated based on race in violation of the Constitution.”“We cannot see our way clear to requiring Alabamians to cast their votes in the ...
NBC News Politics
May 26, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Supreme Court tosses lawsuit over drivers’ licenses issued to undocumented immigrants
The Supreme Court threw out a long-shot lawsuit in which Florida sought to sue the states of California and Washington for allegedly allowing people who entered the country illegally to obtain commercial truck driver licenses.
NBC News Politics
May 26, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature
Republican state senators don't face election this year. Trump's urging for them to redistrict to help flip the House seat held by prominent Democrat Jim Clyburn was met with opposition.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 26, 2026 - npr.org
How the Trump administration uses the Bible to justify military invasions and immigration raids
President Trump isn't much of a Bible-quoter, but some members of his administration are, and they have used Scripture to frame controversial policies as justified by the Good Book.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 26, 2026 - npr.org
Immigration courts are using a new tactic to speed up deportations
The Justice Department is moving up the court hearings for hundreds of immigrants and scheduling them for mass hearings. If they don't show up, they could be ordered deported.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 26, 2026 - npr.org
Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the Senate.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 26, 2026 - npr.org
Rep. Tom Suozzi calls Trump's settlement with the IRS 'completely bogus'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Congressman Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., about President Trump's settlement with the IRS.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 26, 2026 - npr.org
Steve Descano's Record Can't Hide in the Dark Anymore
Shining a bright light on the Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney's dim record on public safety
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 26, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Dems Don't Need an Autopsy To Know What They Did Wrong
If you're looking for insights into why Democrats lost in 2024, you won't find many in the DNC's disavowed "autopsy," which was released after much pressure Thursday. The incomplete and error-ridden report, written by a friend of DNC chair Ken Martin, offers various takes on the election but little ...
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 26, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
The Importance of Free Speech in American Public Junior High and High Schools
When I was in college, liberals, not conservatives, were more zealous in defending free speech, when it came to issues… The post The Importance of Free Speech in American Public Junior High and High Schools appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
May 26, 2026 - reason.com
How to Make Sure AI Doesn't Spy on Us or Kill Innocent People
If we want powerful AI systems to respect liberty, now is the time to train them to be more libertarian.
Reason.com
May 26, 2026 - reason.com
AI Prompts Used by Expert Are Subject to Compelled Discovery
From Judge Thomas O. Farrish (D. Conn.) last Monday in Conservation Law Foundation, Inc. v. Shell Oil Co.: The defendants,… The post AI Prompts Used by Expert Are Subject to Compelled Discovery appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
May 26, 2026 - reason.com
Magnifica Humanitas
Plus: Another round of strikes, developments in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, weight-loss drug results, and more...
Reason.com
May 26, 2026 - reason.com
Texas’ Redistricting Creates Intraparty Clashes Over House Seats
The new congressional map Texas Republicans drew to favor the party has led to several contentious primary runoffs.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
Ken Paxton has a history of winning primaries and make-or-break runoffs.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
What to Watch in Texas Runoff Elections: Trump Endorsements, Democratic Incumbents and More
All eyes will be on the Republican Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But Tuesday’s runoffs in Texas will feature other important contests.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
In the Georgia Governor’s Race, an Election Denier is the G.O.P. Front-Runner
Burt Jones, the leading G.O.P. candidate for governor, worked with Trump allies to try to overturn the election, and even talked to the president himself.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 26, 2026 - nytimes.com
Is Bill Cassidy’s Loss a MAHA Win?
What his primary defeat means for federal health agencies and MAHA’s influence in the administration.
The Dispatch
May 26, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Cornyn argues he’s a Trump ‘ally’ as Texas voters cast ballots
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) defended his MAGA bona fides in a final-hour pitch to Texas primary voters on Tuesday, portraying himself as an “ally” of President Trump who has consistently supported the administration’s agenda. “I’m proud of the fact that we confirmed hundreds of justices, including th...
The Hill News
May 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Whatley: ‘There are no centrist Democrats anymore’
North Carolina GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley said Tuesday morning the more moderate faction of the Democratic Party has eroded ahead of the midterm elections. “There really are no centrist Democrats anymore because they’re being driven out of the party,” Whatley, the former chair of the Repu...
The Hill News
May 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Texas prompts Democratic hopes; Trump’s GOP grip falters
Is President Trump’s grip on the party faltering? Tuesday’s Texas GOP primary race, particularly the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, will be a test. What comes next after the controversial autopsy on the Democratic Party’s 2024 losses? Join The Hill’...
The Hill News
May 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Court blocks Alabama Republicans’ congressional map
A three-judge panel on Tuesday blocked Alabama Republicans’ congressional map that would’ve given the party a potential pickup opportunity in the midterms. The judges ruled the Supreme Court’s recent blockbuster decision narrowing the Voting Rights Act does not impact their finding that the map int...
The Hill News
May 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump friction with GOP senators may imperil his agenda, senators say
Senate Republican sources say that President Trump’s agenda for the rest of the year is in serious trouble, including a budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029, after tempers erupted at a meeting between GOP senators and acting Attorney General Todd Blan...
The Hill News
May 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Court blocks Alabama congressional map, saying state discriminated by race
The three-judge district court panel ordered Alabama to use a congressional map with two majority-Black districts in the upcoming midterm elections.
Politics - CBSNews.com
May 26, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Supreme Court rejects Florida suit against other states over immigrant truck drivers
Florida sought to sue Washington and California for allegedly issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
Politics - CBSNews.com
May 26, 2026 - cbsnews.com
What Democrats and ‘America First’ Influencers Don’t Get About the Israeli Consensus on Iran
Leadership changes won't end the desire to eliminate the threat.View Post
Commentary Magazine
May 26, 2026 - commentary.org
On Again, Off Again
View Post
Commentary Magazine
May 26, 2026 - commentary.org
‘Epstein class’ becomes a populist battle cry in US politics
Accusations of elite impunity loom over November’s midterm elections
US
May 26, 2026 - ft.com
India tackles energy crisis
Climate change and the Iran war are feeding the crisis, and the government has raised fuel prices in response.
Semafor
May 26, 2026 - semafor.com
Sen. Schiff takes on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The California Democrat called the fund “the most brazen act of self-dealing corruption we've ever seen.”
Semafor
May 26, 2026 - semafor.com
How Africa Can Work
A new book shows that development is not a matter of chance, but of policy. The post How Africa Can Work appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 26, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Reform UK’s Makerfield candidate appeared to doubt seriousness of Covid on X
Exclusive: Robert Kenyon has been linked to vaccine scepticism and advised a person with the virus to ‘stop having boosters’The Reform UK candidate in this month’s Makerfield byelection appeared to express doubt over the seriousness of Covid and the efficacy of vaccines for the virus in another tran...
Politics | The Guardian
May 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks
Age limits and changes to allegedly addictive design features could be in place by the end of the yearLabour is expected to announce a social media crackdown within weeks as the prime minister, Keir Starmer, on Tuesday said he would act “very, very quickly” despite splits between campaigners and chi...
Politics | The Guardian
May 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Labour says Reform UK ‘in chaos’ as Zia Yusuf publicly tells Jenrick he’s got party’s deportation policy wrong – as it happened
‘Robert’s answer is not Reform policy’, Yusuf said about an answer that Jenrick gave to journalists days earlierKeir Starmer has said that SNP leaders need to explain why they did not realise that Peter Murrell was stealing more than £400,000 from the party.Asked about yesterday’s court proceedings ...
Politics | The Guardian
May 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham
Exclusive: Party expected to focus on Greater Manchester mayoralty election if Burnham returned to parliamentThe Greens have decided to devote only limited resources to next month’s Makerfield byelection, the Guardian has learned, in a potentially significant boost to Andy Burnham’s chances of winni...
Politics | The Guardian
May 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over ‘disgusting comments’
Broadcaster describes Robert Kenyon, who is standing in Makerfield byelection, as a misogynist and a ‘cowardly man’Carol Vorderman has demanded an apology from the Reform UK candidate in the upcoming Makerfield byelection for “disgusting comments” he made about her on social media in the past.The br...
Politics | The Guardian
May 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
UK may be ‘tipped into a general election’ if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman
Former deputy Labour leader says Nigel Farage could call new PM a ‘usurper’ – and seek to replace himThe UK may find itself “tipped into a general election” if Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as prime minister, Labour’s former deputy leader Harriet Harman said on Tuesday.If Burnham replaces Starm...
Politics | The Guardian
May 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
Massie teases 2028 comeback after primary loss to Trump-backed challenger
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for the 2028 election, less than a week after losing his primary to a challenger endorsed by President Trump. “I filed with FEC for the 2028 House race,” Massie wrote on social media. “This allows me to r...
The Hill News
May 25, 2026 - thehill.com
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner embraces democratic socialism at Bernie Sanders rally in Portland
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner embraces democratic socialism at a Bernie Sanders rally, condemning U.S. support for Israel and Sen. Collins.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 25, 2026 - foxnews.com
Rep. Thomas Massie files paperwork to run in 2028, but hasn’t made ‘final decision’ about his future
Fresh off last week’s primary loss, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., announced he had filed paperwork for a 2028 run for the House — or something else.
NBC News Politics
May 25, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Brennan Center CEO calls some of Trump's moves 'corrupt.' What can be done about it?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, about recent moves from the Trump administration and why he thinks they amount to "epic corruption in plain sight."
NPR Topics: Politics
May 25, 2026 - npr.org
Trump to get 'routine annual' medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed
White House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 25, 2026 - npr.org
After Defeat, Massie Opens Door to a 2028 Run. Which Office Is Unclear.
Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a critic of President Trump who lost his primary last week, filed papers for another candidacy but said he was not sure which office he might seek.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 25, 2026 - nytimes.com
Races to watch in Texas’s primary runoffs: Cornyn-Paxton, Chip Roy’s attorney general bid, House contests
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) will be in the fight of his political life Tuesday, as he looks to defy the odds and defeat Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who clinched an endorsement from President Trump, in the Senate GOP runoff. The last-minute support tees up another test of Trump’s influence in ...
The Hill News
May 25, 2026 - thehill.com
GOP hopes for legislative wins show signs of slipping away
Some Republicans are growing increasingly worried that the delay in passing a major immigration enforcement funding bill could force them to punt other key priorities, as the party works to lock in as many legislative wins as possible and blunt Democratic momentum ahead of the midterms. GOP lawmaker...
The Hill News
May 25, 2026 - thehill.com
The Enormous Blast Radius of the NYT’s Dog-Rape Debacle
Permanent institutional failure.View Post