Political News For 2026-05-29
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 129 articles from 25 sites. We chose these from 1596 articles found on 41 sites.
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WATCH: Police absent from Delaney Hall chaos as agitators block ICE vehicles and agents use pepper spray
Tensions escalated outside Newark's Delaney Hall immigrant detention center as protesters took over traffic control and ICE agents used pepper spray.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Clarence Thomas puts Dems on clock as Alabama GOP emergency map bid stalled
Justice Clarence Thomas orders left-wing voting rights activists in Alabama to defend a congressional districting map that helped Democrats flip a deep-red House seat in 2024.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Redistricting war intensifies as GOP suffers setbacks in two states
House Republicans face minor redistricting setbacks in Alabama and South Carolina but remain in a strong position in the midterm redistricting war.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
My Reality TV Show: What Won’t They Say?
Stephen Miller and Nicolle Wallace have something in common. The post My Reality TV Show: What Won’t They Say? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 28, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Bovino slams DHS response to New Jersey ICE facility protest: ‘Should’ve been over in 15 minutes’
Former Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Bovino criticized the Department of Homeland Security‘s response to the outbreak of protests at New Jersey‘s Delaney Hall immigration detention center on Thursday. People have gathered outside Delaney Hall since last week, protesting the conditions ins...
Washington Examiner
May 28, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Democrats try to pass off weird progressives such as Talarico as normal
Democrats simply cannot or will not find a normal candidate to run in competitive or hostile Senate races. That leads to candidates such as Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, who have to run away from their bizarre past comments to avoid alienating voters. On paper, the Senate race in T...
Washington Examiner
May 28, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Democrat infighting erupts as Colin Allred slammed for defeating LGBTQ congresswoman
Democratic infighting eruped after Colin Allred's runoff win over Rep. Julie Johnson, with Equality Caucus co-chairs criticizing his primary challenge.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Despite inflammatory comments, Platner holds 9-point lead over Collins in new poll
Democrat Graham Platner leads Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a new Maine Senate poll despite controversies over inflammatory online posts and a tattoo.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Maine Democrats rally behind scandal-hit Graham Platner in key Senate race
Maine Democrats vying for Jared Golden's House seat lined up behind Graham Platner, exposing a rift with centrists who rebuked his Senate candidacy.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Judge hands Trump mail-ballot win for now as Democrats’ next move looms
A federal judge ruled Democrats' bid to block Trump's executive order on mail ballot delivery was premature since no agency has yet acted on it.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
What are Republicans going to campaign on?
Trump is unpopular. Gas prices are high. Republicans are searching for a midterm message.
Politics
May 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
Texas Democrat James Talarico has launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate
ABC News: Politics
May 28, 2026 - abcnews.com
Americans are spending faster than their income is growing
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis; Chart: Axios VisualsAmericans are burning through their financial cushion at an accelerating pace, spending faster than their income is growing, as the energy shock from the Iran war slams household budgets.Why it matters: Consumer spending has indeed held up, defy...
Axios
May 28, 2026 - axios.com
These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to blame for high gas prices but they all agree it has an impact on their personal finances.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 28, 2026 - npr.org
After Texas Senate primaries, Democrats are fired up about their chances in the fall
Democrats see an opportunity to flip several GOP-held Senate seats this fall, including Texas, where the matchup was officially set this week.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 28, 2026 - npr.org
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional Republicans with midterm elections just five months away.
PBS NewsHour - Politics
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
How Brazil’s Left-Wing Leader Might Help Trump End the Iran War
An obscure document from 2010 could be shaping U.S. diplomacy. The post How Brazil’s Left-Wing Leader Might Help Trump End the Iran War appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 28, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Board of Peace won’t ‘hoard’ $1 billion pledges as lump sum and will ‘collect the funds necessary’ as Gaza rebuilds
President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is not hoarding lump-sum payments from member states and collecting on each nation’s pledges bit by bit as required for its projects in Gaza instead. The international committee, of which Trump is the inaugural and permanent chairman, received pledges of $1 bi...
Washington Examiner
May 28, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
James Talarico’s problematic ‘God is nonbinary’ timeline
James Talarico is the Democratic Senate nominee in Texas this year. He is raising money hand over fist, will enjoy Beto O’Rourke-style adulation from most of the “news” media, and now faces an exceptionally flawed Republican opponent in the general election. The GOP, desperate to hold this seat, wil...
Washington Examiner
May 28, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Lib Dems can 'deliver actual savings' vows Makerfield by-election candidate
Lib Dem Makerfield by-election candidate Jake Austin says only his party is bringing normal politics.
BBC News
May 28, 2026 - bbc.com
Greens can bring 'hope and joy' says Makerfield by-election candidate
Makerfield by-election Green candidate Sarah Wakefield pledged action on two "big buckets of issues"
BBC News
May 28, 2026 - bbc.com
'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'
The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister.
BBC News
May 28, 2026 - bbc.com
Federal government’s landlord joins Vance fraud crackdown as White House widens hunt: 'Critical force'
The General Services Administration joins the White House fraud task force to combat waste and abuse in federal contracting and procurement systems.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Pentagon slashes NATO combat commitments as Trump pushes Europe to defend itself
The Pentagon informed allies it plans to reduce U.S. military contributions to NATO by one-third to one-half amid a push for European burden-sharing.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Social media erupts after Jill Biden reveals she was 'frightened' watching Joe's disastrous debate
Jill Biden recalled fearing Joe Biden was having a stroke during his 2024 debate against Trump, sparking criticism from conservatives and media figures.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Supreme Court sides with Mississippi man on death row in racial bias case
For two decades, Terry Pitchford has agued his conviction was not valid, pointing to what he says were racially biased selections of the jurors who heard the case.
Politics
May 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028
Whitmer, term-limited after two gubernatorial wins in her battleground state, had been widely viewed as a potential Democratic candidate.
Politics
May 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
After stern words from Trump, U.S. and Iran trade strikes
The renewed violence came after the president said Iran was wrong if it thought he would feel pressure to make concessions and resolve the standoff before U.S. midterm elections later this year.
Politics
May 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump’s approval plunges among his White working-class base
In a striking shift, White voters without college degrees who voted to reelect Trump by a huge margin are now net-negative on his job approval.
Politics
May 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar
Other southern states are advocating for South Carolina to remain the first to vote in the Democratic presidential primaries
ABC News: Politics
May 28, 2026 - abcnews.com
Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival
Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections
ABC News: Politics
May 28, 2026 - abcnews.com
California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom
The crowded race for California governor still has no clear front-runner with only days left for voters to decide which two candidates to advance to the general election in November
ABC News: Politics
May 28, 2026 - abcnews.com
Exclusive: Trump to accelerate squeeze on Cuba
The Trump administration is bracing for the potential collapse of Cuba's totalitarian government as early as this summer, and has war-gamed new military response plans in case the island descends into chaos, U.S. officials tell Axios.Why it matters: President Trump hasn't authorized an invasion and ...
Axios
May 28, 2026 - axios.com
U.S., Iran in fresh clashes amid peace talks
Iran's military fired four one-way drones at a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, a senior U.S. official said.The U.S. military shot down the drones and attacked another Iranian drone-launching unit on the ground before, the official added.Why it matters: This is the second such s...
Axios
May 28, 2026 - axios.com
US Investors Back Brazil’s Pax in Bet on AI-Powered Policing
A Brazilian artificial intelligence startup that helps police investigate violent crime is planning a rapid expansion at home, betting its technology is ready for wider use as Brazil confronts mounting public security concerns.
Bloomberg Politics
May 28, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Argentine Provinces Tap Global Markets That Sovereign Avoids
Argentine provinces are tapping global bond markets at the fastest pace in nearly a decade, even as the federal government sticks to short-term debt in the local market amid investor fears over the 2027 elections.
Bloomberg Politics
May 28, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Supreme Court sides with death-row inmate who alleged racial bias in jury selection
In a case that raised questions about racial bias in the criminal justice system, the Supreme Court threw out the murder conviction of a Black death row inmate in Mississippi.
NBC News Politics
May 28, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that she does not plan to run for president in 2028, rebuffing assumptions that she would join a crowded Democratic primary field.
NBC News Politics
May 28, 2026 - nbcnews.com
A federal judge in D.C. declines to block Trump's executive order on voting by mail
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump's executive order that calls for restricting mail-in voting. Another judge may rule on the order soon.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 28, 2026 - npr.org
U.S. conducts another strike against Iran
U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Iran on Wednesday as President Trump insisted November's midterm elections won't make him rush to make a deal to end the Iran war.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 28, 2026 - npr.org
An Ohio pastor-turned-lawmaker backs a Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act for schools
The bill says it would permit the teaching of the positive impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. history. Opponents say it offers a skewed view of history.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 28, 2026 - npr.org
Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero
Veterans groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want to know why.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 28, 2026 - npr.org
Democrats are hopeful they can retake the Senate. Do they have a shot?
Democrats see an opportunity in Texas to retake the Senate, but how realistic is that goal? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Kyle Kondik {KAHN-dik} of the University of Virginia Center for Politics.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 28, 2026 - npr.org
Bibi’s Manichean Politics
Over three decades, Netanyahu’s pivot to divisive electioneering has paid off.
Foreign Policy
May 28, 2026 - foreignpolicy.com
James Talarico Regrets Going Full Woke
Also, can Stephen and Katie Miller stop whining?
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.com
New York Legislators Seek Broader Anti-Shackling Protections Following Courtroom Birth in Brooklyn
New York lawmakers want to close loopholes in anti-shackling laws to protect incarcerated pregnant women.
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.com
Thomas and Alito Take a Regrettable Position in a Qualified Immunity Case
The two judicial conservatives continue to disappoint criminal justice reform advocates.
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.com
Stop Giving Property Tax Breaks to Senior Citizens
If the government does not reduce the cost of public services, then a special tax break for one group merely forces everyone else to pick up the slack.
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.com
Alliance Defending Freedom Is Hiring A Senior Counsel
I am happy to pass along this hiring notice from my friends at ADF: Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking Senior… The post Alliance Defending Freedom Is Hiring A Senior Counsel appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.com
Leaked Plans Show School Buses Could Become Roaming Surveillance Vehicles
The documents reveal BusPatrol’s plan to equip tens of thousands of school buses with license plate readers and share the data with law enforcement.
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.com
Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy on the Foreign Commerce Clause and Climate Change Lawsuits
As I noted in a separate post, the legal advocacy group Neutral Principles engaged Erik Jaffe and me to draft… The post Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy on the Foreign Commerce Clause and Climate Change Lawsuits appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.com
Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy on the First Amendment and Climate Change Lawsuits
The legal advocacy group Neutral Principles engaged Erik Jaffe and me to draft an amicus brief for them in Suncor… The post Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy on the First Amendment and Climate Change Lawsuits appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.com
Brickbats: June 2026
News of politicians, police, and bureaucrats behaving badly from around the world
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.com
The Stains On The Federal Judiciary
Compare what Bill Clinton did with Monica Lewinsky to what "Subject Judge" did with her paramour.
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.com
In LA, voter discontent and AI ads fuel an improbable mayoral candidacy
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt has seen a flurry of donations and support in the run-up to LA’s June 2 mayoral election, in a campaign shaped by last year’s Palisades Fire and a series of provocative AI videos.
The Christian Science Monitor | Politics
May 28, 2026 - csmonitor.com
Massie Visits Greene in Costa Rica for Fishing and ‘Spicy’ Political Talks
The two Republican critics of President Trump — Thomas Massie, who lost his House primary last week, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress — met up in the tropics.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028
Whitmer said she’s looking forward to taking “a little bit of a break.”
Politics
May 28, 2026 - politico.com
Southern Democratic leaders say South Carolina should hold first primary in 2028
A group of Democratic leaders from Southern states advocated Thursday for South Carolina voters to cast the first ballots in the next presidential primaries. The Democratic Party chairs from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and West Virginia made the request in a letter to Democratic Nation...
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said Thursday that she will not run for president in 2028, taking herself out of what is expected to be a crowded Democratic primary field. “There will be a robust group of people running for president. I will not be one of them in 2028, I can tell you that,”…
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump better watch out for Lisa Murkowski
Donald Trump may well congratulate himself on another primary win, but he might have second thoughts when the Senate convenes in 2027.
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Murphy knocks new bipartisan college sports deal
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is casting doubt on a new piece of legislation introduced by lawmakers in the Senate that would regulate the big business of college sports. The bill’s “primary effect,” Murphy wrote in a social media post on Wednesday night, “seems to be to limit the compensation of athl...
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Judge clears way for Trump mail-in ballot executive order
A federal judge on Thursday cleared the way for President Trump’s March executive order beefing up rules surrounding mail-in ballots to stand in the face of legal challenges from Democrats. The order would require the federal government to establish a list of eligible voters based on available citi...
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Redistricting math muddles midterms
The redistricting math is getting complicated for both parties ahead of the midterm elections, where the House majority is on the line. This week has brought good and bad news for both parties: South Carolina’s legislature rejected a GOP map and a federal court blocked Alabama Republicans’ preferr...
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Democrats think they can turn Texas blue with Paxton vs. Talarico Senate race
State Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) win in the Texas Senate primary exhilarated President Trump and the MAGA base on Tuesday night. But the victory also electrified Democrats, who say the seat is not just competitive but winnable with their candidate, state Rep. James Talarico. Democrats for ye...
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Rubio, Vance neck and neck in 2028 GOP match-up: Poll
Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are neck and neck in a new poll on a hypothetical Republican presidential primary as chatter builds about who could lead the GOP in 2028. An Emerson College Polling survey found Vance with 36 percent support among Republican voters, and Rubio ...
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Buttigieg leads crowded 2028 Democratic field in new poll
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is leading in new polling on a hypothetical Democratic presidential primary as the party seeks a new path after 2024 losses. An Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday found Buttigieg at the top of the pack with 18 percent support, followed by...
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump victory in Texas gives him new leverage with Senate GOP
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and other Senate Republicans are under new pressure to deliver on President Trump’s agenda after Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) suffered a blowout loss in the Texas GOP primary. Republican strategists say Cornyn’s lopsided loss is a major blow to Senate GOP lea...
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
Politics - CBSNews.com
May 28, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Thank You For the Hezbollah View
The truth about Lebanon, the Palestinians, and peace.View Post
Commentary Magazine
May 28, 2026 - commentary.org
A Jillion Little Pieces
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Commentary Magazine
May 28, 2026 - commentary.org
US core PCE inflation continues to rise
Higher inflation in April is due to energy, tariffs and AI-related spending
US
May 28, 2026 - ft.com
Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
Texas Democrat James Talarico, a former middle school teacher and a state lawmaker from Austin, laid out a clear strategy for the months ahead: Litigating Paxton's scandals to a weary electorate.
PBS NewsHour - Politics
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH LIVE: Bessent holds White House briefing as jobless claims and inflation rise amid U.S.-Iran war
The Iran war has clouded the economic outlook as higher energy prices squeeze consumers and businesses.
PBS NewsHour - Politics
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump May Miss His Principled Opponents
His new friends are not only his adversaries of yore, but the obstacles to policies he wants now—particularly peace in Iran. The post Trump May Miss His Principled Opponents appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 28, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Tony Blair and the battle for Labour’s soul
Peter Walker is joined by pollster Luke Tryl of More in Common to discuss Sir Tony Blair’s intervention in the Labour leadership saga and the party’s prospects in the Makerfield byelectionPlease send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Co...
Politics | The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on energy shocks: winter is coming – and Labour needs a plan | Editorial
Clean power remains essential. But until it arrives, Britain must stop LNG made scarce by the Iran war setting gas and electricity prices The US-Israel war on Iran will drive household energy costs in Britain to their highest level in two years over the summer. This has given fresh impetus to calls ...
Politics | The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why the Green party must run in every seat – including Makerfield – and ignore Labour demands to stand aside | Ben Smoke
Only the Greens can actually counter Reform UK – Labour is out of touch and partly responsible for the hard right’s riseThe Green party of England and Wales has announced Sarah Wakefield as its candidate for the upcoming Makerfield byelection. The constituency is split between Greater Manchester and...
Politics | The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
To reverse the ‘greenlash’, Europe’s Green parties should embrace Polanski’s boldness | Tarik Abou-Chadi
Be more strident and ambitious, take on economic inequality, and progressive voters will reward you as they have the UK’s GreensTarik Abou-Chadi is a professor of European politics at the University of OxfordEuropean Green parties have been through a phase of stagnation and crisis in recent years. L...
Politics | The Guardian
May 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
The real lesson of the E. Jean Carroll investigation is Trump’s weakness
E. Jean Carroll attends the 2024 TIME 100 Gala on April 25, 2024, in New York City. | Getty Images for TIME Had you time-traveled back to 2023, and started telling people that President Donald Trump’s Justice Department would soon be trying to imprison a woman who had accused him of rape, most wou...
Politics | Vox
May 28, 2026 - vox.com
MAGA’s civil war over immigration is over. Silicon Valley lost.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks alongside President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Trump administration announced last Friday that US visa holders who want a green card must first return to their home countries and apply...
Politics | Vox
May 28, 2026 - vox.com
E. Jean Carroll under DOJ investigation. Does any sane person believe her story?
E. Jean Carroll, the woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, allegedly lied under oath during the trial. She claimed she was not receiving outside money to fund her cases — but as it turns out, left-wing megadonor Reid Hoffman was footing the bill. This much has been known since ...
Washington Examiner
May 28, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Supreme Court sides with death row inmate over jury selection racial bias claims
The Supreme Court sided with a death row inmate in Mississippi who challenged the dismissal of four black potential jurors during jury selection for his trial in a sharply divided ruling Thursday. Terry Pitchford was convicted by a state jury to death for his role in the 2004 killing of the owner of...
Washington Examiner
May 28, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests
The president's last-minute endorsement of Paxton was driven by his petty grievances against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, who was clearly the safer bet to retain the seat.
Reason.com
May 27, 2026 - reason.com
Buyer's remorse hits Trump's Latino voters ahead of 2026 midterms
Data: UnidosUS/BSP Research/Shaw & Company; Chart: Sara Wise/AxiosA new UnidosUS poll finds that 1 in 4 Hispanic Trump voters say they would not vote for him again if given the choice.Why it matters: The erosion of Latino support for President Trump, combined with dissatisfaction with the economy, s...
Axios
May 27, 2026 - axios.com
Goldman and Lander spar hard over Israel
Politics
May 27, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Distorts Maryland’s Primary Ballot Mix-up to Attack Mail-in Voting
Maryland election officials are mailing replacement ballots to voters after a vendor error led to some voters receiving a mail-in ballot for the wrong political party's primary in June. However, in criticizing the mix-up, President Donald Trump distorted the facts to claim that 500,000 “fake,” "corr...
FactCheck.org
May 27, 2026 - factcheck.org
Blair’s Bombshell
Are there ears to hear the former prime minister’s Fire Sermon on what Labour must do to remain viable? The post Blair’s Bombshell appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 27, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Who Is The District Court Judge Who Was Privately Reprimanded For Having Loud Sex In Her Chambers With A Law Enforcement Officer From Her District?
The clues in the memorandum point to a specific judge.
Reason.com
May 27, 2026 - reason.com
James Talarico's Fake Olive Branch to Republicans
The Democratic candidate dresses up a negative, partisan appeal as genuine moderation.
Reason.com
May 27, 2026 - reason.com
The Texas Senate candidates have two radically different visions of Christianity
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to supporters on May 26, 2026, in Plano, Texas. | Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Now that Ken Paxton, the conservative attorney general of Texas, has defeated incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomin...
Politics | Vox
May 27, 2026 - vox.com
Seattle socialist mayor mocked for ‘irony’ as residents build walls to stop out of control shootings
Seattle residents built street barricades to stop rampant shootings months after socialist Mayor Katie Wilson took office, sparking online criticism.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Dems slammed for demanding ‘five-star accommodations’ for illegal immigrants at ICE facility
GOP lawmaker Paul Kanitra rips Democrats for demanding what he calls five-star accommodations for illegal immigrants at Newark's Delaney Hall.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Big loss for Democrat who wanted ‘Zionists’ in camps may still signal big trouble on horizon
Republican and Democratic strategists say Maureen Galindo's Texas congressional runoff defeat was not the course correction some Democrats hoped for.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
John Thune goes 'all in' for Ken Paxton after bitter primary ripped GOP apart
John Thune backs Ken Paxton for Senate after Texas runoff victory, urging Republicans to go all in to prevent Democrats from flipping the key seat.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that aims to shield California elections from federal interference ahead of the state's primary next week
ABC News: Politics
May 27, 2026 - abcnews.com
Republicans break the ice with Paxton after brutal Texas Senate primary
Senate Republican leaders are rushing to mend fences with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, signaling to big-dollar donors that the road to keeping the majority now runs straight through Texas.Why it matters: The goal is to make the $130 million Senate primary between Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn fe...
Axios
May 27, 2026 - axios.com
Scoop: Mike Collins hires top Trump advisers ahead of Georgia runoff
Several of President Trump's top political advisers are joining Rep. Mike Collins' campaign in the Georgia Senate race, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The hires provide the clearest indication yet that Trump may be leaning towards endorsing Collins ahead of his June 16 primary runoff against for...
Axios
May 27, 2026 - axios.com
Trump's retribution tour seeks new, more loyal MAGA guard
President Trump is building a fiercely loyal midterm army amid a revenge tour where MAGA credentials appear to outshine traditional conservatism.Why it matters: The president's victory lap following primary wins that ousted several objectors to his agenda could be premature, as there's no guarantee ...
Axios
May 27, 2026 - axios.com
Trump’s May primary scorecard: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we take stock of President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign this month as Ken Paxton and James Talarico look ahead to the general election in Texas.
NBC News Politics
May 27, 2026 - nbcnews.com
A high-stakes U.S. Senate Race in Texas is expected to be a bitter contest
A U.S. Senate race in Texas is now set with the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton winning the GOP nomination in a primary runoff Tuesday. He'll face Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 27, 2026 - npr.org
In a purple California district, Democrats vie for a chance to flip a House seat
Next week's primary in California includes a closely watched race between two Democrats in the state's Central Valley competing to unseat GOP Rep. David Valadao.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 27, 2026 - npr.org
Anti-Tech Extremism Worries the Same Federal Government That's Been Fueling Anti-Tech Extremism
Plus: Plan B for STIs, justifying "deadly force" to protect fertilized eggs, and more.
Reason.com
May 27, 2026 - reason.com
Thune urges Senate GOP to ‘pivot’ from Cornyn, help Paxton win in Texas
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is throwing his support behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after Paxton’s primary defeat of incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R) on Tuesday. In a radio interview with Hugh Hewitt on Wednesday, Thune said maintaining the Republican Senate majority is paramou...
The Hill News
May 27, 2026 - thehill.com
A Plea to Reform Academic Journals
Ideological gatekeeping not only prohibits heterodox ideas and interesting scholarship from mainstream publishing but hinders career advancement for heterodox scholars. The post A Plea to Reform Academic Journals appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
May 27, 2026 - aei.org
Republicans catch the Trump strain of tea party fever
The party is facing a remarkably anti-incumbent base ahead of a tough midterms, this time cheered on by a president who likes to pick winners
Semafor
May 27, 2026 - semafor.com
Why Democrats prefer their own messy primaries
The US political parties are best understood by looking at Texas and California, whose 2026 primaries tell a story: Republicans are run from the top, Democrats aren’t run at all.
Semafor
May 27, 2026 - semafor.com
Talarico makes stunning claim about why he thinks Texas elections aren't 'free and fair'
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is claming state election laws amount to voter suppression, vowing to out-organize GOP rival Ken Paxton in 2026.
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May 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 debate
Former first lady Jill Biden said in an interview clip released Wednesday that she thought her husband, former President Joe Biden, was “having a stroke” during his critical June 2024 debate, which catalyzed the chain of events that eventually led him to drop out of the presidential election.“I don’...
NBC News Politics
May 27, 2026 - nbcnews.com
James Talarico says he ‘missed the mark’ on ‘cringey’ comments as Texas general election starts
Texas state Rep. James Talarico said Wednesday that previous comments he’s made on sensitive cultural issues “missed the mark,” as Republicans lean on those remarks to attack him in the contentious Senate race.
NBC News Politics
May 27, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Trump racks up May primary wins in Republican retribution campaign
President Donald Trump went on a winning streak in May primaries as he ousted several Republicans who had dissented from his party line, further tightening his grip on the GOP.
NBC News Politics
May 27, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Democrats look to rural voters to grow their coalition
Democrats are looking for a path to winning more Congressional seats in the future. One way may be to court more rural voters.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 27, 2026 - npr.org
The Other Vindictive Part of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Case
A judge last week threw out a criminal indictment against him on the grounds that it was tainted by vindictiveness. But that same spirit infects another part of his story that few people have discussed.
Reason.com
May 27, 2026 - reason.com
Trump's Trade War Caused a $15 Billion Decline in U.S. Farm Sales to China
Though some of their products may have been redirected elsewhere, American farmers are likely eating most of the losses.
Reason.com
May 27, 2026 - reason.com
A Flawed Minimum Wage Study Shows How Bad Stats Get Turned Into Policy Gospel
A 2024 paper claimed higher minimum wages don't kill jobs. It was statistically significant—and almost certainly misleading.
Reason.com
May 27, 2026 - reason.com
Court Orders Customs Chief to Address Compliance on Refunding Tariffs
The surprising demand to appear at a hearing suggested new concern about the Trump administration’s efforts to repay the full $166 billion owed from illegally imposed tariffs.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 27, 2026 - nytimes.com
US to quarantine American Ebola patients in Kenya
The Trump administration plans to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a quarantine and treatment facility being constructed in Kenya, an administration official said Wednesday. Sources said public health service officers are preparing to be quickly deployed to the region to staff the new facility. ...
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May 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Latino voters souring on Trump, not warm toward Dems: Poll
President Trump has fallen out of favor with many Latino voters, but they are not incredibly warm toward Democrats in turn, according to a new poll. In the UnidosUS poll, first shared with CBS News, 57 percent of respondents said they backed former Vice President Kamala Harris in the last presidenti...
The Hill News
May 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Al Green to Trump: ‘You will hear from me again’
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) on Wednesday fired back at President Trump after the president attacked the Texas Democrat following Green’s primary loss the night before. Green on Tuesday lost the Democratic primary runoff for the Houston-based 18th Congressional District to Rep. Christian Menefee. “Congra...
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May 27, 2026 - thehill.com
5/27: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Takeaways from Texas primary runoffs; Trump paints murky picture of Iran peace talks.
Politics - CBSNews.com
May 27, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Takeaways from Texas' primaries: Trump's power, Latino vote, redistricting and more
The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.
Politics - CBSNews.com
May 27, 2026 - cbsnews.com
A Plea to Jews: Don’t Do the Anti-Semites’ Dirty Work for Them
Self-erasure since October 7 has reached an alarming state.View Post
Commentary Magazine
May 27, 2026 - commentary.org
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May 27, 2026 - commentary.org
Paxton's win over Cornyn sets up high-stakes Texas clash with Talarico
President Trump again proved his political power in Texas as his endorsed candidate in the Senate primary won in a landslide. Ken Paxton secured the GOP nomination, beating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in the fall in what's set to be one of the natio...
PBS NewsHour - Politics
May 27, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump policies risk financial crisis, ECB warns
The European Central Bank warned US President Donald Trump’s policies could lead to a financial crisis, as inflation risks grow more urgent.
Semafor
May 27, 2026 - semafor.com
The Guardian view on Tony Blair’s advice for Labour: policymaking like it’s 1999 will not lead to a revival | Editorial
A scathing essay by the former prime minister rehashes assumptions that underpinned his own rise to power. But the challenges are quite different nowA paradox lies at the heart of Sir Tony Blair’s latest sermon to a Labour party that he seems actively to dislike these days. The 5,700-word interventi...