Political News For 2026-06-01
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 59 articles from 17 sites. We chose these from 1524 articles found on 41 sites.
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Liberal law professor Mark Tushnet should’ve been careful what he wished for
This has not gone the way Mark Tushnet thought. Ten years ago, when Tushnet, then a professor at Harvard Law School, sketched out a vision of a resurgent left-wing jurisprudence in a post on the legal affairs blog Balkinization, he was imagining a much different future. A better, brighter one. Hilla...
Washington Examiner
May 31, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Platner controversies fuel speculation about little-known Maine ballot replacement provision
As scrutiny of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner mounts, a Maine law provision could allow the party to replace him after the primary.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 31, 2026 - foxnews.com
Karen Bass appears to liken Spencer Pratt to Trump amid tightening LA mayoral race
The Los Angeles mayoral race heads toward a likely runoff as Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman make final pitches before Election Day on Tuesday.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 31, 2026 - foxnews.com
Why the favorite for California governor has divided his Biden-era colleagues
Xavier Becerra led President Joe Biden’s health agency during the pandemic but kept a low profile. He has risen to lead in polls ahead of California’s gubernatorial primary.
Politics
May 31, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa
Iowa is no stranger to political attention in presidential elections, but surprisingly competitive midterm contests highlight the state's importance for both parties as it holds its primary Tuesday.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 31, 2026 - npr.org
Trump Is Dominating GOP Primary Elections. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms?
Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy and the Iran war.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
May 31, 2026 - nytimes.com
Redistricting battle set to escalate ahead of 2028 elections
For Americans fed up with partisan redistricting, there’s bad news on the horizon: The gerrymandering war is just heating up. Even while the ink is still drying on the new House maps of the midterm cycle, the 2028 redistricting battle is already taking shape — and it threatens to eclipse the current...
The Hill News
May 31, 2026 - thehill.com
‘This is not the Republican Party anymore, it’s the MAGA party’: Joe Concha
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said, “This is not the Republican Party, it’s the MAGA party,” arguing that President Donald Trump’s continued success in Republican primaries demonstrates the extent to which the GOP has become aligned with the MAGA movement. Concha highlighted Trump’s succe...
Washington Examiner
May 31, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Democrats leave DNC’s Ken Martin hanging after botched 2024 election autopsy
Democrats are apparently in no rush to defend embattled Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin. After the publication of an error-ridden 2024 election autopsy, a report that was supposed to explain why Democrats so dramatically underperformed that presidential cycle, the Washington Examin...
Washington Examiner
May 31, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Pence says it’s ‘deeply offensive’ DOJ fund could pay violent Jan. 6 rioters
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday that the Department of Justice’s new compensation fund should be scrapped, calling it “deeply offensive” that it could provide payments to people who assaulted police officers or vandalized the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. Speaking on NBC’s M...
Washington Examiner
May 31, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
What to know about Iowa’s primary elections as Democrats try to mount a comeback
Iowa voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary elections that have become one of Democrats’ key focuses in their bid to claw back power in a state that once helped launch former President Barack Obama to the White House but has since become a Republican stronghold. While Republicans still hold a...
Washington Examiner
May 31, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades
Defense analysts explain why NATO's spending gap persisted for decades and what finally pushed European allies to increase military investments.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 31, 2026 - foxnews.com
Graham Platner's wife campaign video statement responding to infidelity allegations widely panned by critics
Critics rebuke Amy Gertner's video defending husband Graham Platner's Senate bid, saying it confirms rather than denies infidelity allegations.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 31, 2026 - foxnews.com
Arizona school board member gets backlash after mocking board president with Nazi salute
An Arizona school board member faces resignation calls after appearing to make a Nazi salute and comparing the board president to Hitler afterward.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 31, 2026 - foxnews.com
America’s next economic powerhouse may be rising in red-state territory
Texas leads the nation in corporate headquarters relocations with Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Houston drawing companies from high-tax blue states.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 31, 2026 - foxnews.com
Spanberger’s veto spree turns many in her own party against her
The Virginia governor is being attacked from all sides for actions she considers moderate, including 31 vetoes of bills from the Democratic-led legislature.
Politics
May 31, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Blue states pitch 100 percent tax on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ payouts
“If you storm the Capitol and you take from this slush fund, too bad, we’re taking it,” one New York lawmaker said.
Politics
May 31, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
New Texans, Latino doubts about Trump cloud Paxton's Senate bid
Texas has gained more than 2.5 million new residents since 2020 — roughly the entire population of New Mexico — reshaping the electorate and injecting new uncertainty into this year's marquee Senate race. Why it matters: Republican Ken Paxton is favored to defeat Democrat James Talarico in November,...
Axios
May 31, 2026 - axios.com
Malta’s Labour Party Wins Historic Fourth Term in Early Election
Malta’s Labour Party won a historic fourth consecutive term in an early election called by the government as it sought a fresh mandate during a period of geopolitical uncertainty.
Bloomberg Politics
May 31, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Economic Model and US Relations at Stake in Colombian Election
Colombians are voting in presidential elections in which the economic model, counter-narcotics policies and relations with Washington are all at stake.
Bloomberg Politics
May 31, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Nigeria’s Obi to Run for President in 2027, Splitting Opposition
Nigerian politician Peter Obi will run for president in the West African nation’s January elections, ensuring that the opposition to incumbent Bola Tinubu will once again be fragmented.
Bloomberg Politics
May 31, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Greece’s Splintering Politics Raises Specter of Messy Election
New parties are adding to the mix as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis grapples with a cost-of-living crisis ahead of a key vote due next year.
Bloomberg Politics
May 31, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Gov. Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ for Democrats after Ken Paxton’s GOP primary win
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday that “Texas is in play” for Democrats in this year’s Senate race after state Attorney General Ken Paxton beat Sen.
NBC News Politics
May 31, 2026 - nbcnews.com
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 31, 2026 - npr.org
Politics chat: No progress on Iran peace deal, Trump offers to perform at festival
We look at the progress on a ceasefire extension with Iran, as well as President Trump offering to perform at the Freedom 250 event marking America's 250th birthday after major acts dropped out.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 31, 2026 - npr.org
Former DOJ official on why its criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll is unusual
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori about investigations and prosecutions originating from U.S. Attorneys offices around the country.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 31, 2026 - npr.org
T.V. reality stars throw their hats into the ring for political office
Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 31, 2026 - npr.org
Another Republican Senate Seat in Play
Ken Paxton's Texas primary victory puts another Republican Senate seat in play, alongside those of North Carolina, Maine, Ohio, and Alaska.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 31, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Kevin Warsh Wants the Fed To Think About Inflation Differently
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 31, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Autopsy Can't Fix Democrats' Raging Anti-Americanism
A real autopsy from the party would have concluded that Democrats were rejected in the last election because of their anti-American policies.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 31, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Trump's Texas Senate Primary Win Is Going To Backfire
While MAGA candidate Ken Paxton's win isn't an assured victory for Democrats, he'll at least embroil the GOP in a nightmare of its own making.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
May 31, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
A Private Ethics Order From The Fifth Circuit With Dissents To Make It Public (Updated)
How could it be that not a single member of the 11th Circuit Judicial Council thought to make Judge Betsy's reprimand public?
Reason.com
May 31, 2026 - reason.com
Kim on clashes outside New Jersey ICE facility: ‘One of the most difficult weeks of my entire life’
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Sunday called the past week of clashes between law enforcement officers and demonstrators protesting conditions inside a federal immigration detention center “one of the most difficult” of his life. Kim met with protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark, N.J., last weekend ...
The Hill News
May 31, 2026 - thehill.com
The retirement age changed this year: Here’s what to know
If you're of a certain age, you may have entered 2026 thinking you were ready to retire. Unfortunately, if you aren't of an even more specific age, retiring this year could have a big impact on your Social Security benefits.
The Hill News
May 31, 2026 - thehill.com
Newark mayor orders curfew around Delaney Hall as protesters, police clash
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) on Sunday ordered a curfew around an immigration detention center in the city where protesters and law enforcement officers have clashed for days. “To ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, a mandatory curfew for a half-mile area surrounding Delaney Hall is be...
The Hill News
May 31, 2026 - thehill.com
GOP’s Bill Cassidy faces new decisions on bucking Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) finds himself in a unique position: scorned by President Trump and out of the running for reelection, but still in charge of the highly influential Senate health committee, which can block nominees to head three health agencies currently without permanent leaders. The nex...
The Hill News
May 31, 2026 - thehill.com
Justice Department asks for judge’s recusal from Georgia election case over Fani Willis event
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday asked a federal judge to recuse herself from overseeing the department’s lawsuit against Georgia election officials, arguing that her attendance at an event honoring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis raises questions about her ability to remain impart...
The Hill News
May 31, 2026 - thehill.com
L.A.’s Lose-Lose-Lose Primary
The mayoral race is a staging ground for three of the most unfortunate tendencies in American politics.
Politics | The Atlantic
May 31, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Arc of the Voting Rights Act
Louisiana Republicans erased a majority-Black congressional district.
Politics | The Atlantic
May 31, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Guardian view on the Aberdeen South byelection: the politics of energy take centre stage | Editorial
While Westminster’s attention is focused on Andy Burnham and Makerfield, another pivotal byelection is taking place in Scotland’s north-eastThe coming byelection in Makerfield, from where Andy Burnham aspires to make rapid progress towards Downing Street, is perhaps the most consequential in British...
Politics | The Guardian
May 31, 2026 - theguardian.com
Sen. Chris Murphy says Platner ‘made mistakes’ after explicit texts revealed
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on Sunday said Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate race Graham Platner “made mistakes” after reports that his wife found sexually explicit texts with several women on his phone and brought it to his campaign’s attention. Speaking with CBS News’s Face the Nation, Murphy w...
Washington Examiner
May 31, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Beshear touts Southern Democratic revival as party searches for 2028 message
Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) is pitching a Southern Democratic revival as part of the party’s path back to national power, arguing that gains in traditionally Republican states could reshape the political map ahead of the 2028 presidential election. Beshear, the chairman of the Democratic Governors Asso...
Washington Examiner
May 31, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Mamdani to skip annual Israel Day parade over pro-Palestinian support
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the city’s annual parade celebrating Israel on Sunday, breaking with a decades-long tradition observed by New York mayors and other elected officials due to his support for Palestinian rights. Mamdani confirmed the decision during a public safety br...
Washington Examiner
May 31, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Becerra Pulls Ahead in California Gubernatorial Primary Polls
Democrat Xavier Becerra has taken front-runner status in the California gubernatorial primary election on Tuesday, but the race is neck-and-neck for who his opponent might be in the general election.
Bloomberg Politics
May 30, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump Administration Will Appeal Ruling Requiring Tariff Refunds
They claim the injunction requiring refunds cannot be universal, and can only apply to those businesses who filed lawsuits seeking recovery.
Reason.com
May 30, 2026 - reason.com
Delaney Hall protests intensify as far-left activists, ICE supporters converge in New Jersey
Communist activists, far-right group clash outside Delaney Hall in Newark, transforming the protest into a broader political spectacle.
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
Markey wins Massachusetts Democrats’ endorsement as Moulton clears ballot hurdle in Senate race
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, has secured enough delegate support to appear on the state’s primary ballot
ABC News: Politics
May 30, 2026 - abcnews.com
Immigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facility
Immigrant detainees accuse the federal government of 'inhumane' abuse and treatment at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 30, 2026 - npr.org
Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
The fund has sparked a broad backlash since it was announced earlier this month, exposing fractures within the Republican Party.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 30, 2026 - npr.org
Senator Dan Sullivan Has a New Challenger in Alaska: Dan Sullivan
Two candidates with the same name will be on the ballot seeking the same seat in the state’s primary. “It’s going to be confusing,” one Republican said.
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
Californians voice concerns ahead of elections: "Crime on every level"
In California, voters across the state head to the polls next week to choose new leaders. In Los Angeles, the race for mayor is hotly contested, and so is the issue of crime. Adam Yamaguchi is there with more.
Politics - CBSNews.com
May 30, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Moulton to take on incumbent Markey in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, secured enough delegate support Saturday to appear on the state's primary ballot as he challenges incumbent Sen. Ed Markey.
Politics - CBSNews.com
May 30, 2026 - cbsnews.com
America’s negative-sum birthday
A nation gets the birthday celebration it deserves.
Semafor
May 30, 2026 - semafor.com
Green leaders warn party it must listen to Reform voters’ concerns to confront 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 confront inequality.Zack ...