Political News For 2026-05-31
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 74 articles from 20 sites. We chose these from 1574 articles found on 41 sites.
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Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma
Contests in those states have pitted allies against each other in a fierce competition for the president's endorsement.
Politics
May 30, 2026 - politico.com
Why Democrats can’t sell America on “democracy”
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. | Saul Loeb/Pool/AFP via Getty Images The Democrats’ call for Americans to “protect democracy” from candidate Donald Trump fell flat in t...
Politics | Vox
May 30, 2026 - vox.com
Former Biden aide sounds alarm on Democratic party backing Platner as scandal deepens: ‘Dangerous game’
Michael LaRosa says he is shocked by Democratic support for Graham Platner, calling the Maine Senate candidate unfit to challenge Susan Collins.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 30, 2026 - foxnews.com
Maryland Lt Gov rejects Trump's corruption claims over mail-in voting error: 'It happens'
Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller pushes back on Trump's call for a DOJ investigation, saying mail-in ballot errors happen in almost every election.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 30, 2026 - foxnews.com
Socialism's next test: Swing states
Francesca Hong is part of an array of lefty candidates running in competitive states emboldened by a turn toward economic populism amid widespread cost-of-living concerns.
Politics
May 30, 2026 - politico.com
DOJ requests recusal of Georgia election case judge over misconduct scandal
The Department of Justice has asked an Obama-appointed federal judge, embroiled in judicial misconduct, to recuse herself from its election records lawsuit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The request for recusal on Friday pertains to U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross and her al...
Washington Examiner
May 30, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Anti-ICE agitator charged with allegedly biting officers during Delaney Hall clashes
A New Jersey man who allegedly kicked and bit federal deportation officers during riots at Delaney Hall in Newark is now facing DOJ assault charges.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 30, 2026 - foxnews.com
The celeb endorsements boosting Spencer Pratt's chances of becoming the next LA mayor
Reality star Spencer Pratt racks up celebrity endorsements from Joe Rogan, Dennis Quaid and Paris Hilton as he runs for Los Angeles mayor in the June 2 race.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 30, 2026 - foxnews.com
GOP's anti-"woke" playbook faces ultimate test in Texas
The Texas Senate race has become a national laboratory for anti-"woke" politics, testing whether voters still recoil from the language of 2020 amid the economic pain of 2026.Why it matters: Republicans came away from 2024 convinced they had won more than an election — they had broken through on cult...
Axios
May 30, 2026 - axios.com
How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 30, 2026 - npr.org
What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico
Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 30, 2026 - npr.org
DOJ Moves To Disqualify Judge Ross In Election Interference Case
The Eleventh Circuit's decision to identify a conflict of interest, but not identify the conflicted judge, leaves litigants guessing.
Reason.com
May 30, 2026 - reason.com
Britain’s Underbelly Is on the Ballot
The decline of British high streets is finally compelling a political response. The post Britain’s Underbelly Is on the Ballot appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 30, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Spencer Pratt will enforce ‘laws Democrats voted for’ as Los Angeles mayor
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said he’s focusing on laws that already exist to make “the streets safe.” “We are going to make sure that moms feel safe in Los Angeles,” Pratt said on Fox News’s Saturday in America. Pratt said current city Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) ma...
Washington Examiner
May 30, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
New Jersey State Police clash with protesters at Delaney Hall after Sherrill’s intervention
New Jersey State Police clashed with violent protesters at Delaney Hall late Friday as officers cleared the area and escorted Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees out of the detention center. The development came after Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) ordered state police to establish a peaceful ...
Washington Examiner
May 30, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Man charged with assaulting federal officers after allegedly biting ICE agents at Newark anti-ICE protest
A New Jersey man faces federal assault charges after allegedly biting two ICE officers during an anti-ICE protest outside a Newark, New Jersey, detention facility.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 30, 2026 - foxnews.com
Donna Brazile brushes off Biden's stroke fears, says Democrats must 'focus on the future'
Donna Brazile declined to respond to Jill Biden's comments about feeling frightened during the debate, saying Democrats should focus on the future.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 30, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump’s doctor says he is in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup
While the president’s medical report says he remains fit to serve, independent physicians have raised questions about the recurrent bruises on his hands and swelling in his legs.
Politics
May 30, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a judge to recuse herself from a case involving Georgia election records
ABC News: Politics
May 30, 2026 - abcnews.com
Colombia Lifts Ecuador Tariffs, Warns of Electoral Interference
Colombia moved to eliminate tariffs on Ecuador’s goods on Saturday a day after Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced the removal of “security” levies on Colombian products.
Bloomberg Politics
May 30, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Texas GOP Primary Upends Senate Race
Attorney General Ken Paxton benefited from a late endorsement from President Donald Trump and enthusiasm from Republicans’ MAGA voters to a historic blowout victory in the Senate primary runoff over incumbent John Cornyn. Bloomberg News Texas Bureau Chief Julie Fine and The New York Times Texas Bure...
Bloomberg Politics
May 30, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Burnham Battle Gives Glimpse of Future UK Political Instability
The most consequential parliamentary by-election in recent UK history threatens to deepen political divisions rather than fixing the country’s problems.
Bloomberg Politics
May 30, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Week in Politics: Bondi testifies in Epstein case; DOJ's inquiry into E. Jean Carroll
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in the Epstein investigation this week, while the current DOJ opened an inquiry into E. Jean Carroll's successful civil cases against President Trump.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 30, 2026 - npr.org
Democrats Have a Real Shot at Flipping the Senate
At the beginning of the 2026 election cycle, control of the U.S. Senate looked pretty secure for Republicans. They held 53 seats, plus the tiebreaking vote of Vice-President J.D. Vance.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 30, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Moderating Capitalism Needs To Be Democrats' Top Priority
At this point in American history, the only path for our country to again get back to moderating capitalism is for the Democratic Party to win elections. At one point, both parties embraced regulated capitalism, even if they saw the ideal level of regulation differently.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 30, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Trump Loves Accusing Critics of Treason. U.S. Law Makes That Charge Hard To Prove—for Good Reason.
The president’s habitual attempts to criminalize dissent hark back to tyrants of yore.
Reason.com
May 30, 2026 - reason.com
What's Next for Judge Eleanor Ross? A 2009 Impeachment May Provide Some Clues
A guest post from Professor Arthur Hellman
Reason.com
May 30, 2026 - reason.com
Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’
One super PAC is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence this year’s elections.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 30, 2026 - nytimes.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 30, 2026 - nytimes.com
Pratt says he doesn’t need ‘anyone’s endorsement’ after Trump backs his LA mayor bid
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has brushed aside a possible endorsement from President Trump, saying national politics has no place in local elections. “I don’t need anyone’s endorsement but mothers’. That’s who’s getting me elected,” the former reality star told NBC News on Thursday. “...
The Hill News
May 30, 2026 - thehill.com
Splits among progressives may lead to some unsavory results in California primaries
Progressives in California face a challenge in the June 2 primaries due to fragmentation and the presence of multiple candidates, which could result in unfavorable outcomes for their preferred candidates.
The Hill News
May 30, 2026 - thehill.com
Mace: ‘No regrets’ on Epstein files vote after Trump endorses rival in SC gov race
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said on Saturday that she has “no regrets” about her decision to push for the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even after President Trump endorsed her challenger in the upcoming GOP primary for South Carolina governor. “I voted to release t...
The Hill News
May 30, 2026 - thehill.com
Bovino cheers ICE agents at New Jersey facility criticized for violence: ‘Give them hell’
Former U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large Greg Bovino issued a message of support to immigration agents on Friday amid clashes between federal officers and protesters outside of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey this week. Bovino urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I...
The Hill News
May 30, 2026 - thehill.com
U.S. Designates Two Brazilian Gangs ‘Terrorist Groups’
State of the Union: Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says the move infringed upon Brazil’s sovereignty. The post U.S. Designates Two Brazilian Gangs ‘Terrorist Groups’ appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 30, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Green leaders warn party it must listen to Reform voters’ concerns to tackle inequality
Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas say party must seek to understand why disenfranchised electorate were attracted to Nigel Farage’s partyThe current and former leaders of the Green party have warned that the party should listen to the concerns of Reform UK voters in order to tackle inequality.Zack Po...
Politics | The Guardian
May 30, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump says he will ‘probably’ lose birthright citizenship case in rant against lawfare
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will “probably” lose the birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court after a recent string of court losses in federal court. Trump made the notable admission nearly two months after the federal government defended the president’s 2025 executive order s...
Washington Examiner
May 30, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Where Trump’s hush money appeal stands two years post conviction
Nearly two years after a Manhattan jury found President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts in the New York hush money case, the legal battle to erase the president’s lone criminal conviction remains alive across multiple courts, even as the political moment that surrounded the historic verdict ...
Washington Examiner
May 30, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump’s medical history timeline: COVID, bullets, and more
The latest medical report released by the White House says President Donald Trump is in “excellent health” again, a common trend seen throughout his two terms. After Trump visited the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center this week, Dr. Sean Barbabella said he has “strong cardiac, pulmonary, ...
Washington Examiner
May 30, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Bill Maher slams California for failing on education and green energy: ‘You’re losing to Waffle House states’
Comedian and late-night talk show host Bill Maher slammed California for its underperforming education system and lengthy permitting delays for green energy development. “I say this with love, [Democrats are] losing to the Waffle House, car-on-the-lawn states,” Maher said on Real Time with Bill Mahe...
Washington Examiner
May 30, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Dan Sullivan vs. Dan Sullivan: GOP blasts clone candidate as lookalike enters Alaska Senate race
A Democratic strategist allegedly deployed a candidate named Dan Sullivan to challenge the incumbent Republican senator in Alaska's ranked choice system.
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
How primaries are shaping Congress
The Primary used to be just the first step in the electoral process — now the primary has transformed, in many places into the moment when the election is all but decided. It's shaping Congress.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 29, 2026 - npr.org
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
Brisport walks off the $$$ plank
Politics
May 29, 2026 - politico.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
California Crash Course
Check out No Labels’ chart showing where each gubernatorial candidate comes down on the big issues affecting the state. Next […] The post California Crash Course appeared first on No Labels.
No Labels
May 29, 2026 - nolabels.org
Capehart and Continetti on Talarico's chances against Paxton in Texas
Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and Wall Street Journal opinion columnist Matthew Continetti join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including midterm primary elections showing more signs of strength for President Trump within the GOP, James Talarico's chances against Ken Paxton in Texas and...
PBS NewsHour - Politics
May 29, 2026 - pbs.org
FBI arrests protester who threatened to kill ICE officer's family at NJ detention center protest, Blanche says
Acting AG Todd Blanche says the FBI arrested a man who made death threats against an ICE officer and his family at a Newark, New Jersey protest.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English, Sean Duffy says
Authorities say the driver of a deadly Virginia bus crash that killed five people on I-95 doesn't speak English, according to Secretary Sean Duffy.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Dem Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed recounts smashing vodka bottle after beard criticism
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed admitted on a podcast to destroying a bottle of vodka in a Detroit liquor store after being confronted about his beard.
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
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
US to Appeal Judge’s Order for Broad Refund of Trump Tariffs
The Trump administration said it will appeal a judge’s authority to order across-the-board refunds of all tariffs ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court, potentially injecting legal chaos into a claims process that’s already underway.
Bloomberg Politics
May 29, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now
NPR Topics: Politics
May 29, 2026 - npr.org
Trump's Proposed $250 Bill Is Everything the Founders Despised
George Washington actively opposed the U.S. Mint putting his face on coinage, as it would've resembled the reverence reserved for monarchs.
Reason.com
May 29, 2026 - reason.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
Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race post-runoff poll
The Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race has a slight edge over his Republican opponent in a new poll released Friday. Forty-seven percent of likely general election voters in the state backed state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the poll from Texas Public Opinion Research, compared with 44 p...
The Hill News
May 29, 2026 - thehill.com
ICE officer charged in nonfatal Minnesota shooting arrested
State law enforcement officers on Friday arrested a federal immigration officer in Texas who officials say was involved in a nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis earlier this year. Agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General and the Texas Rangers arrested Chris...
The Hill News
May 29, 2026 - thehill.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
Why Global Rearmament Could Become the Biggest Fiscal Stimulus Story Since the Pandemic
As governments around the world ramp up defense spending, a new era of rearmament is reshaping economies, markets, inflation, and politics. This episode examines Japan’s dramatic shift away from its postwar pacifist identity amid rising tensions with China, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, and ...
Council on Foreign Relations
May 29, 2026 - cfr.org
The CliffsNotes Guide to Anti-Zionist Brainwashing
A non-Jewish activist's helpful tale of changing her mind and losing her friends.View Post
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
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
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 ...