Political News For 2026-05-30
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 127 articles from 26 sites. We chose these from 1569 articles found on 40 sites.
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Dead voter allegation fuels concerns about voting safeguards as blue state official turns herself in
Illinois city official Sylvia Sims Bolton turned herself in this week after allegedly trying to cast her dead mother's ballot, fueling broader concerns about the safety of mail-in voting.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Louisiana Republicans pass gerrymandered map that eliminates majority-Black district
The new map has five of the state’s six House districts as GOP-leaning.
Politics
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
Louisiana passes new congressional map
The Louisiana legislature on Friday gave final approval to a new congressional map that favors Republicans and eliminates a Black-majority district, wrapping up a fast-moving redistricting fight ahead of the June 1 end of the legislative session. The measure had already cleared the state Senate in a...
Washington Examiner
May 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
The Trump administration’s complicated search for its new Border Patrol chief, Pete Vasquez
EXCLUSIVE — The Trump administration has scrambled behind the scenes to find a new U.S. Border Patrol chief who does not come with a history of scandal and inexperience, as its previous leader did. Three sources familiar with the search process told the Washington Examiner that a final selection has...
Washington Examiner
May 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
DOJ escalates blue-state ICE standoff after states refuse key federal request
DOJ sues four Democrat-led states alleging they endanger ICE agents by refusing to issue undercover license plates for immigration enforcement.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Gas prices are dropping — but they're still high
Data: AAA; Chart: Ben Geman/AxiosPain at the pump is easing, but gas is far costlier heading into the summer than last year — and what comes next is wildly unpredictable.Why it matters: High gas prices are the most visible economic effect of the Iran war for many Americans grappling with inflation.D...
Axios
May 29, 2026 - axios.com
Poll: Trump’s economic message isn't breaking through
New results from The POLITICO Poll underscore the challenge facing the president and Republicans, who are eager to channel voters’ cost of living concerns into a winning midterm message.
Politics
May 29, 2026 - politico.com
South Africa hikes key interest rate as Iran war drives inflation
The move positions South Africa at the vanguard of a small group of emerging markets hiking rates to cushion the impact of the Iran war.
Semafor
May 29, 2026 - semafor.com
Republicans still stuck on party-line immigration bill
The so-called anti-weaponization fund “caught a lot of us off-guard,” said Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb.
Semafor
May 29, 2026 - semafor.com
Spencer Pratt’s GOP
The reality star–turned–mayoral candidate shows what a post-Trump GOP may be like. The post Spencer Pratt’s GOP appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 29, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Dem Rep Frederica Wilson announces retirement days after denying ‘crazy rumor’ she would leave Congress
Rep. Frederica Wilson, a longtime Trump critic known for bedazzled cowboy hats and outfits, announces she will not seek reelection to her Florida House seat.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
WATCH: Spencer Pratt 'catching fire' among frustrated LA Democrats, House lawmaker says
Rep. Darrell Issa tells Fox News Digital that insurgent LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is catching fire among frustrated Democratic voters.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Hilton says Spencer Pratt campaign reflects growing revolt against California's 'one-party rule'
Steve Hilton says momentum behind his California governor campaign and Spencer Pratt's LA mayor bid shows voter hunger for political outsiders.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
WATCH: Talarico embraces ‘freaky’ identity as crowds chant name meant as insult: ‘So weird’
James Talarico embraces the 'Talafreako' nickname from Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, selling merchandise as critics question the bold strategy.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Blistering report exposes how national K-12 group's DEI agenda is trickling down to local schools
The National PTA faces scrutiny over DEI initiatives and left-wing political priorities allegedly trickling down to state and local school chapters and ultimately reaching students.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Democrats 'selling their soul' to embrace Platner are in for rude awakening with Maine voters: GOP lawmaker
Maine Republican Sen. Trey Stewart says Democrats backing Graham Platner against Susan Collins will face a rude awakening with voters this November.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
The House's top Hispanic Democrat is in an "existential" fight for his political life
Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) is in what fellow House Democrats and other sources familiar with his race describe as an "existential" battle for reelection.Why it matters: The race embodies the Democratic civil war being waged across the country, with an establishmen...
Axios
May 29, 2026 - axios.com
"The pitchforks are here": Billionaires work to contain AI's populist revolt
America's billionaires are developing their own prescriptions for AI-fueled inequality, anxious to defuse a populist revolt aimed at their ballooning fortunes.Why it matters: The AI boom has dramatically raised the stakes of the wealth-tax debate, unleashing a technology that could wipe out millions...
Axios
May 29, 2026 - axios.com
How AI, crypto and AIPAC are ending political careers
AI companies, the cryptocurrency industry and pro-Israel groups are spending like never before to sink their least favorite members of Congress and congressional candidates.Why it matters: The volume cannot be ignored. It's the kind of spending that can kill careers and stop political movements in t...
Axios
May 29, 2026 - axios.com
Haley Stevens’ campaign clarifies filibuster stance after Michigan Democratic debate
Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., seemed to give conflicting answers about what to do about the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster rule during a wide-ranging Senate Democratic primary debate Thursday.“The filibuster must go so that we can codify health care,” Stevens said, while adding: “We should use the filib...
NBC News Politics
May 29, 2026 - nbcnews.com
A look at the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles
In the upcoming primary for mayor of Los Angeles, incumbent Karen Bass is defending from two main challengers: a conservative reality TV star and a progressive city council member.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 29, 2026 - npr.org
Texas State Democratic Rep. James Talarico on race to flip Senate seat
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Texas State Democratic Rep. James Talarico in the aftermath of the primary, which solidified Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as his GOP competitor in November.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 29, 2026 - npr.org
Why the SAVE Act Matters
American self-governance rests on one indispensable foundation: that elections reflect the will of eligible citizens, counted accurately, administered transparently. Republicans and election integrity advocates argue that this foundation has been progressively undermined-not necessarily by a single ...
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 29, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Markwayne Mullin's Less 'Flashy' DHS Is Using the Same Thuggish Tactics
Mullin's latest idea is to stop processing international arrivals at airports in sanctuary cities.
Reason.com
May 29, 2026 - reason.com
My New Liberalism.Org Article on "Liberalism's Uneasy Relationship with Democracy"
The article addresses the interlinked problems of widespread voter ignorance, tyranny of the majority, and illiberal anti-democratic movements coming to power through elections.
Reason.com
May 29, 2026 - reason.com
For America's 250th Birthday, Give Us the Gift of Renewed Federalism
The country should rediscover its decentralized roots to revive freedom and national pride.
Reason.com
May 29, 2026 - reason.com
As Southern states rush to redraw maps, some hit the brakes instead
South Carolina deferred on redistricting this week – underscoring the complexities and political risks of redrawing maps in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling last month on the Voting Rights Act and majority-minority districts.
The Christian Science Monitor | Politics
May 29, 2026 - csmonitor.com
Tick Season’s Record Start
Plus: U.S. and Iranian negotiators reportedly reach a tentative ceasefire extension, inflation climbs to 3.8 percent, and Korea holds puppy elections.
The Dispatch
May 29, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Bolton slams proposed Iran deal: ‘Big defeat for the United States’
Former national security adviser John Bolton sharply criticized the Trump administration’s approach to negotiating with Iran, calling a tentative deal under consideration “mistake” driven by President Trump’s concerns about high gas prices ahead of the midterm elections. “It’s a big defeat for the U...
The Hill News
May 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Cornyn shares fable of frog and scorpion after Trump sinks reelection
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) cryptically shared the fable of the frog and the scorpion on social media after President Trump torpedoed his reelection campaign by endorsing state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who cruised to victory in the Texas Senate GOP primary Tuesday. Cornyn, who touted his record o...
The Hill News
May 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Watch live: Jamie Dimon speaks at Reagan economic forum
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorganChase, will speak at the Reagan National Economic Forum on Friday as the U.S. faces rising inflation amid the war in Iran. Dimon warned in his annual letter to shareholders last month that prolonged inflation and higher interest rates caused by the war could ...
The Hill News
May 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Texas Republicans debate whether low turnout represents bad omen for Paxton-Talarico race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was handed a decisive victory in this week’s Senate primary in the Lone Star State. But as the general election against state Rep. James Talarico (D-Texas) begins to take shape, Republicans are scrambling to understand why turnout in one of the nation’s most closel...
The Hill News
May 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Louisiana passes new congressional map to eliminate majority-Black district, give GOP another seat
Approval of the new House map came a month after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state's current map as an illegal racial gerrymander, weakening the landmark 1965 federal Voting Rights Act.
PBS NewsHour - Politics
May 29, 2026 - pbs.org
Former Nigerian VP Atiku wins election nomination
Atiku Abubakar, who has sought the Nigerian presidency on six previous occasions, will represent the African Democratic Congress.
Semafor
May 29, 2026 - semafor.com
Two-Tier Keir Divides the United Kingdom
If you’ve ever said anything the British PM doesn’t like, he might not let you into his country. The post Two-Tier Keir Divides the United Kingdom appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 29, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Mamdani endorses Democratic socialist over AIPAC-backed Adriano Espaillat in New York House race
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed a Democratic socialist running against Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), who is backed by the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee. Mamdani’s endorsement of 32-year-old Darializa Avila Chevalier could shake up the race, as th...
Washington Examiner
May 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Democrats are in no position to lecture anyone about candidates
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. Texas Republican se...
Washington Examiner
May 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
AI will be used to estimate age of asylum seekers from next year
The Home Office says the tool will make it easier to identify adult migrants "attempting to game the system".
BBC News
May 29, 2026 - bbc.com
Council remains leaderless after 2nd failed election
Neither the Reform UK leader or Green Party leader gained enough votes to be elected council leader.
BBC News
May 29, 2026 - bbc.com
House Republican Don Bacon says he wants 'pariah state' Russia booted from UN Security Council
Rep. Don Bacon reiterates his call for the United Nations to remove Russia from the Security Council, calling Russia a pariah state on social media.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Anti-ICE agitator screams ‘I’ll kill your whole f- family’ day after Dem gov praises ‘peaceful protesting’
The DOJ is searching for an anti-ICE agitator who allegedly threatened to kill a federal agent's family outside a New Jersey detention facility.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi hails Trump admin's 'justice and transparency' on Epstein files
In a prepared statement for her interview with a House committee, former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Trump administration's release of the Jeffrey Epstein files .
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
New Jersey agitators bite, kick and punch ICE agents as Delaney Hall clashes continue; 9 more arrested: DHS
Anti-ICE demonstrations escalated at Newark's Delaney Hall detention center Thursday as agents deployed pepper spray and pushed back crowds of agitators.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
WATCH: America’s first ‘formerly undocumented’ congressman delivers ultimatum at besieged ICE facility
NYC lawmakers including Reps. Espaillat, Nadler and Goldman visited Newark's Delaney Hall detention center to protest conditions and demand its closure.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Pentagon recruiting troops to watch White House UFC fights, memos show
Internal messages reviewed by The Post stipulate that military personnel must pay their own ways and meet strict physical requirements to be eligible.
Politics
May 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.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 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
What happened under Trump this week
He’s fighting hard to restrict mail voting.
Politics
May 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Devastating wildfire and homelessness loom over Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' bid for second term
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is running for reelection after a tough first term
ABC News: Politics
May 29, 2026 - abcnews.com
Mike Johnson faces brutal June as deadlines come due
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is staring down a brutal stretch of deadlines and uncomfortable votes when the House returns from recess next week.Why it matters: Johnson bought himself time this spring by punting a series of politically difficult fights. But those deadlines are now coming due, s...
Axios
May 29, 2026 - axios.com
83-year-old Rep. Frederica Wilson confirms retirement from Congress
Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) confirmed Friday that she will retire from Congress, just days after denying Axios' reporting that she had told allies she wouldn't seek another term.Why it matters: The 83-year-old had been under considerable pressure not to run for reelection after missing weeks of H...
Axios
May 29, 2026 - axios.com
Louisiana Legislature Passes Map Erasing Black-Majority District
Louisiana’s Republican legislature gave final approval to a new congressional map that eliminates one of the state’s two Black-majority districts and would likely lead to a one-seat GOP pickup in the November election if upheld in court.
Bloomberg Politics
May 29, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Mexico Opens Way to Void Elections After Tweaking Judicial Votes
Mexican lawmakers approved changes to the way it elects judges meant to address investor worries about judicial independence, just before backing another bill that reignited concerns about the ruling Morena party’s consolidation of power.
Bloomberg Politics
May 29, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Bruce Springsteen Smears Trump (Again) as ‘Racist, Treasonous;’ Promises More Pre-Election’ Ruckus’
Wildly left-wing 1980s rocker Bruce Springsteen taunted Donald Trump and MAGA voters from the stage during his recent tour date in Washington, DC, and warned he intends to kick his political proselytizing up a notch as we get closer to the 2026 elections. The post Bruce Springsteen Smears Trump (Aga...
Breitbart News
May 29, 2026 - breitbart.com
Rep. Frederica Wilson announces she will not run for re-election
Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., announced she would not be seeking re-election during a ceremony for a street naming in her honor in the Miami area.
NBC News Politics
May 29, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Rep. Frederica Wilson, an 83-year-old Florida Democrat, won’t seek re-election
Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., a former teacher and principal known in Congress for her colorful outfits and matching hats, said she will not seek re-election this fall.
NBC News Politics
May 29, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Louisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black district
Louisiana's Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the current map unconstitutional in a sweeping ruling.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 29, 2026 - npr.org
Replacing aging U.S. voting equipment will take years and billions of dollars
America's voting systems are getting old. But unless Congress makes a massive financial commitment, a new report finds it could take decades before voting machines are widely replaced.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 29, 2026 - npr.org
Bondi doubles down on handling of Epstein files in testimony to Congress
In a closed-door interview, Bondi said there were redaction errors, but otherwise defended the Justice Department's release of files in the Epstein case. She was ousted as attorney general in April.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 29, 2026 - npr.org
GOP Senators' $100 Million Cornyn Mistake
The Republican establishment burned through more than $100 million in its bid to defeat Ken Paxton in Texas's GOP Senate primary - only to find out sometimes money is not enough.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 29, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Affordability Politics Are Here To Stay
Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens and gas prices fall, many Americans will still believe that the economy is terrible. Do the Democrats have a solution for this permacession?
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 29, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Lifting of Restrictions Reveals Iranian Anger Over Inflation
The partial lifting of internet restrictions in Iran has revealed a rising tide of anger about food price inflation as ordinary Iranians decry annual price increases of 308% for vegetable oil, 190% for chicken, and 170% for rice.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 29, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Families Deserve School Choice While Reform Catches Up
The Education Scorecard shows states across the country struggling with declining test scores dating back more than a decade.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 29, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
The Libertarian Party's New Leader Has No Interest in Playing Kingmaker
"There's no deals that can be made for a cabinet position when you're sacrificing our set of principles in our platform," says Evan McMahon.
Reason.com
May 29, 2026 - reason.com
Hate Speech at a High School
In my last post on the VC, I would like to say a bit about so-called "hate speech" (which I… The post Hate Speech at a High School appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
May 29, 2026 - reason.com
Republicans Shrug at Trump's Outrageous Corruption
Any self-styled advocate for limited government should be furious about Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund, but few Republicans are willing to denounce it.
Reason.com
May 29, 2026 - reason.com
Iran Is Turning America's Sanctions Playbook Against It
The U.S. Treasury is trying to fight the kind of trade embargo that it usually imposes on other countries.
Reason.com
May 29, 2026 - reason.com
Maybe This Time
Plus: Russian drone hits Romania, DeSantis' property tax proposal, and more...
Reason.com
May 29, 2026 - reason.com
Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
SEC moves to formally rescind corporate climate disclosure requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally proposed Friday to rescind its 2024 rule that would have required publicly traded companies to disclose certain information related to climate change. The SEC, which made up of three Republican commissioners and no Democrats, issued a statement o...
The Hill News
May 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Louisiana Legislature passes new GOP-favored map after Supreme Court ruling
The Louisiana Legislature passed a new GOP-favored House map Friday that eliminates one of the state’s Black-majority congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Bayou State’s map unconstitutional earlier this month. The new map, approved in a 28-10 vote, eliminates Rep. Cleo Fie...
The Hill News
May 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Florida Democrat Frederica Wilson to retire from the House
Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), a 16-year veteran of Congress, announced Friday that she will not seek reelection, becoming the 30th House Democrat from the 119th Congress who won’t be joining the 120th. Appearing at an honorary event in her South Florida district, where local officials are honorin...
The Hill News
May 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Poll: Most say cost of living has never been worse
A majority of Americans say the war with Iran has made everyday costs more expensive for them, according to a new poll. In the Politico poll released Friday morning, more than 60 percent of respondents overall believe President Trump has not done enough to shield Americans from the economic impacts ...
The Hill News
May 29, 2026 - thehill.com
The Ceasefire Two-Step
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Commentary Magazine
May 29, 2026 - commentary.org
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. Explore the latest data through interactive charts
US
May 29, 2026 - ft.com
Israel expands its control over Gaza, launches strikes on Beirut
Critics argue that the operations are motivated at least in part by Israel’s coming elections and are amplifying dire humanitarian situations.
Semafor
May 29, 2026 - semafor.com
The American Intelligence Services Keep Causing Unintended Consequences
For 70 years, American foreign policy has had to clean up the spies’ messes. The post The American Intelligence Services Keep Causing Unintended Consequences appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 29, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Trump Might Already Be a Lame Duck
Victories for his candidates in GOP primaries could serve to hasten the president’s political decline.
Politics | The Atlantic
May 29, 2026 - theatlantic.com
UK government divided over minimum wage increase in face of youth jobs crisis
Exclusive: Some fear raising rate for people aged 18-20 will exacerbate unemployment while others point to lack of evidenceRising rates of youth unemployment have created a split at the top of government over how fast it should meet its promise to give young people the full minimum wage.Peter Kyle, ...
Politics | The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Labour faces union backlash after minister says living wage extension to over-18s not certain before election – as it happened
This blog is now closedMinisters are proposing new laws to crack down on damage to undersea cables amid “hostile activity by Russia”, the Press Association reports. PA says:Tougher penalties for ship owners and operators who recklessly damage underwater infrastructure will be set out in a white pape...
Politics | The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
UK government acted unlawfully by forcing torture survivors to share rooms, court rules
Judgment is blow to Shabana Mahmood’s plans to send more asylum seekers to army barracksShabana Mahmood’s plan to house more asylum seekers in former army barracks is facing a major hurdle after the high court ruled that a policy change forcing torture victims to share rooms was unlawful.According t...
Politics | The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why are our homes and cities all so hot? – podcast
In the week when the hottest May days were recorded, environment editor Fiona Harvey examines a new Climate Change Committee report on how the UK can better withstand extreme heatTemperatures across the UK and Europe this week have shattered May heat records. As the environment editor Fiona Harvey p...
Politics | The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Tony Blair says he is all about the future – but his vision is woefully stuck in the past | Jonathan Freedland
He insists he is so right but gets so much badly wrong, not least the absurdity that the UK should have joined Donald Trump in the quagmire that is IranGive the man credit. Tony Blair has achieved a goal that even a week ago seemed impossible, and which he scarcely managed in office: he has brought ...
Politics | The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘This is so pathetic’: Reform and Restore Britain lock horns in Makerfield byelection buildup
Spurred on by Elon Musk, the two rightwing parties spent the week taking potshots at each other. We look back at who hurled which insult at whomIt’s been a week of rudeness, rows and revelations in the Makerfield byelection. Not between Andy Burnham and his challengers for the seat – but between Ref...
Politics | The Guardian
May 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Can there ever really be “one China?”
For decades, Taiwan’s passport didn’t say “Taiwan” at all. It said something else: the Republic of China. But if Taiwan has called itself China, who gets to be the “real” China? This video traces the evolution of Taiwan’s identity through one simple object: its passport. From the booting of the Rep...
Politics | Vox
May 29, 2026 - vox.com
Democrats are obsessed with Israel
You would think the Democratic Party would be making its pitch to voters on affordability issues or things that affect the everyday lives of Americans. Instead, an increasing number of Democrats have become obsessed with talking about Israel and AIPAC. Michigan’s Democratic candidates for Senate got...
Washington Examiner
May 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
ICE officer in non-fatal Minnesota shooting arrested after false report
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Venezuelan national during January’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota was arrested in Texas on Friday. Christian Castro, 52, initially claimed he fired his gun in self-defense after being attacked with a broom and shovel, a claim not backed...
Washington Examiner
May 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Democrats eye Blanche and Patel subpoenas after Bondi deflects Epstein questions
House Democrats said Friday they will seek subpoenas for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel after former Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly declined to answer questions about the government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files during a closed-door transcribed inte...
Washington Examiner
May 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Mike Johnson’s chief of staff to leave the speaker’s office
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) chief of staff is headed for the exit after a decade of working with the top House Republican. A source familiar with the matter confirmed to the Washington Examiner that Hayden Haynes will depart Johnson’s staff next month. Haynes has been with Johnson for his entire s...
Washington Examiner
May 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
‘Why are we talking about this?’: Democrats are furious that the Bidens won’t go away
Jill Biden’s new memoir is the latest of many pain points for Democrats who want to move on from 2024.
Politics
May 28, 2026 - politico.com
Hochul knocks Trump’s ‘slush fund’
Politics
May 28, 2026 - politico.com
RNC and NRCC file lawsuit defending Missouri's new congressional map against Democratic challenges
The RNC and NRCC filed a lawsuit defending Missouri's new congressional map, claiming Democrats are trying to use courts to rig districts in their favor.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Anti-ICE agitators clash with federal agents outside New Jersey detention center as tensions escalate
Chaotic scenes erupted outside Newark's Delaney Hall as protesters blocked roads and clashed with ICE agents amid a week of escalating confrontations.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Kash Patel reveals FBI's top security concerns ahead of World Cup
FBI Director Kash Patel revealed in an interview with Fox News security concerns for the 2026 World Cup, citing drones, cyber threats and potential lone-wolf attacks across the U.S.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Dem Senate candidate makes stunning admission about antisemitism in her party: 'Dangerous'
Mallory McMorrow bluntly stated the Democratic Party has an antisemitism problem during a Michigan Senate primary debate, sharing a personal incident.
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
How the Talarico-Paxton race could play out
With Ken Paxton's GOP primary win this week, Democrats now have the Republican Senate candidate, tactically speaking, they were hoping for.Now the question is whether their nominee, James Talarico, a young state lawmaker from Austin, can deliver them out of the wilderness.Why it matters: A Talarico ...
Axios
May 28, 2026 - axios.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
Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation
The State Department designates Brazil's Red Command and PCC as global terrorists, with foreign terrorist organization status effective June 5.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Viral Jeffrey Epstein lookalike announces run for Palm Beach mayor, promises free Botox and bagels
Florida man Peter Simel, who's known as 'Palm Beach Pete,' says his potential mayoral campaign includes free Botox, imported NYC water for bagels and convertible use for residents.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Michigan’s Whitmer walks back comment saying she won’t run for president in 2028
Whitmer, term-limited after two gubernatorial wins in her battleground state, has been widely viewed as a potential Democratic candidate.
Politics
May 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Vance says military should never let AI make life-and-death decisions
The vice president’s speech to Air Force Academy graduates comes as the Pentagon moves forward with using AI in war.
Politics
May 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.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
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
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
Treasury Department prepares $250 bill with Trump's face on it
Congress needs to pass legislation in order for the bill's printing
NPR Topics: Politics
May 28, 2026 - npr.org
Rejected Search Warrant Applications Raise Further Questions About the Federal Case Against Don Lemon
After a magistrate judge said a DHS investigator had failed to establish probable cause, the government decided it did not need the YouTube and iPhone records after all.
Reason.com
May 28, 2026 - reason.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
A Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over Israel
A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Police respond to ‘swatting’ call at Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s home
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the victim of a swatting call Wednesday night at her Virginia home, according to local police. Police radio traffic shows law enforcement received a call for a “suspicious noise of gunshots” at Barrett’s suburban Virginia address. The dispatcher warned re...
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Los Angeles mayoral race draws attention with viral moments, surprise rise of Bass challenger Pratt
ATLANTA — The Los Angeles mayoral race has increasingly drawn national attention, transforming from a local contest into one of the more unconventional municipal races in recent memory. Mayor Karen Bass (D) faces a challenge on Tuesday from 15 candidates, including former reality TV star Spencer Pra...
The Hill News
May 28, 2026 - thehill.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
Jill Biden says, Joe "was slowing down, he was getting older"
The former first lady Jill Biden told "CBS Sunday Morning" that former President Biden was indeed "slowing down," as she put it, even as he ran for reelection. Nancy Cordes has more details.
Politics - CBSNews.com
May 28, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Heed This Rabbi’s Words
Jewish leadership and obligation after October 7.View Post
Commentary Magazine
May 28, 2026 - commentary.org
Thank You For the Hezbollah View
The truth about Lebanon, the Palestinians, and peace.View Post
Commentary Magazine
May 28, 2026 - commentary.org
Palestinian woman detained for a year after protesting war in Gaza describes experience
In 2024, massive pro-Palestinian protests swept college campuses across the country, including at Columbia University. As the Trump administration intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, several non-citizen student protesters were taken into ICE detention. Leqaa Kordia was one of them and r...
PBS NewsHour - Politics
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump's DOJ sues 4 Democratic-run states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents
The Department of Justice alleges in separate lawsuits announced Thursday that Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state are imposing unconstitutional restrictions that it says impede law enforcement and threaten agents' safety.
PBS NewsHour - Politics
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
In California's packed race to replace Newsom, Democrats are shrugging at their choices
Though voting began in early May ahead of the June 2 primary, Democrats have been returning their ballots at a slower pace than normal after a chaotic campaign full of surprises. Unlike recent races for governor, there's been no clear front-runner or political superstar.
PBS NewsHour - Politics
May 28, 2026 - pbs.org
The ‘completely new’ ‘60 Minutes’
Nick Bilton’s hire signals that Paramount CEO David Ellison and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’ overhaul of CBS News will be radical and total.
Semafor
May 28, 2026 - semafor.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 ...