Political News For 2026-06-02
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 94 articles from 22 sites. We chose these from 1513 articles found on 41 sites.
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ProPublica, Latest Political News on Fox News, Reason.com, Semafor, Politics, ABC News: Politics, Axios, NBC News Politics, NPR Topics: Politics, RealClearPolitics - Homepage, NYT > U.S. > Politics, The Bulwark, Washington Examiner, Bloomberg Politics, The Hill News, Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera, Commentary Magazine, PBS NewsHour - Politics, Politics | The Atlantic, Politics | The Guardian, Politics | Vox, NewsNation.
“No One Is Watching”: How Trump Reversed Biden’s Crackdown on Gun Trafficking
The post “No One Is Watching”: How Trump Reversed Biden’s Crackdown on Gun Trafficking appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 1, 2026 - propublica.org
Marine combat veteran bets big on Hispanic outreach in bid to flip Dem-held House seat
GOP congressional candidate Cunningham is betting his military background and Hispanic roots can flip a key New Mexico district held by Rep. Gabe Vasquez.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com
GOP's primed for primary season payback on Trump's most ambitious, controversial policy
Senate Democrats plan to kill Trump's $2 billion anti-weaponization fund as GOP dissent grows and a reconciliation vote-a-rama approaches this week.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com
Congress barrels toward deadline pile-up as GOP divisions threaten Trump agenda
Congress returns to unfinished business as Republican divisions over budget reconciliation threaten to delay FISA, defense bills and other priorities.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com
Indiana Police Misplace More Than $30,000 Seized in Massage Parlor Raids
The raids took place after a detective with the state Protection for Abused and Trafficked Humans Law Enforcement Task Force got four penis massages.
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
Black Democrats confront their post-Voting Rights Act crisis
The scramble for a shrinking map is getting more intense as southern-state redistricting forces competition.
Semafor
Jun 1, 2026 - semafor.com
Spencer Pratt rides Big Tech’s rightward wave as latest Silicon Valley titan opens wallet
Google co-founder Sergey Brin joins a growing list of tech leaders financially backing Republican Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com
OJ murder trial witness rallies for Pratt's campaign against 'awful' Mayor Bass: 'LA needs a change'
Kato Kaelin says he supports Spencer Pratt for LA mayor, claiming Mayor Karen Bass has proven to be awful for the city's residents and their futures.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com
Pratt 'could be the guy' LA needs to 'disrupt' institutional chaos plaguing city: Beach volleyball legend
Beach volleyball legend Christopher 'Sinjin' Smith endorses Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign, calling him a disrupter who resonates with frustrated residents.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com
The bizarre race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Its unusual primary system, combined with scandal and a low-profile field, have made this year’s race harder to predict.
Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
California contests for governor, LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders
California heads toward an election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while a pair of outsider candidates looked to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy
ABC News: Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - abcnews.com
Fed officials warn AI's economic costs may arrive faster than benefits
Don't count on AI to solve America's inflation problem: That's the message from several Federal Reserve officials who warn that the promise of an AI-fueled productivity boom might not justify cheaper money.Why it matters: How AI shapes inflation and productivity will be a defining question for the F...
Axios
Jun 1, 2026 - axios.com
Graham Platner tests Democrats' tolerance for scandal
Donald Trump shattered long-held political norms when Republicans elected him twice despite scandals that would have sunk most candidates. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is testing whether Democrats are willing to play by the same rules.Why it matters: The answer will show whether voters' tol...
Axios
Jun 1, 2026 - axios.com
Primary challengers threaten to unseat House members across the country
Four House members have already lost re-election bids so far this year, just a few months into primary season.
NBC News Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - nbcnews.com
After Memorial Day break, Congress returns to D.C. with long to-do list
Congress returns to Washington with a long to-do list, including disentangling immigration enforcement funding from the President's weaponization fund.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - npr.org
Pratt Brings LA's Economic Anxieties Into Primetime
A surprisingly competitive mayoral campaign from former reality television star Spencer Pratt has thrust some of Los Angeles' economic anxieties into the national spotlight ahead of Tuesday's nonpartisan primary election.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jun 1, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
How To Win a Trade War? Lose Less Than Your Opponents.
The only winning move is not to play. But if you must, a new book offers some suggestions.
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
The Art of the Deal cont'd, cont'd
Serious questions about Trump's scheme to get the government to (a) put $1.776 billion into a slush fund under his control, and (b) drop ALL tax claims the IRS has against him, are, I'm happy to report, not going away.
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
Trump's Corrupt 'Settlement' With the IRS Hits Two Judicial Roadblocks
One order temporarily blocks money for the president's "Anti-Weaponization Fund." The other asks whether the agreement is a fraudulent "product of collusion."
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
Surging Antisemitism Threatens Jews and America
Repackaged as “antizionism,” an ancient hatred poses a fundamental danger to us all.
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
Introducing Reason's America 250 Issue
America was a bicentennial basketcase. For the sestercentennial, we're in shambles. But there are still many reasons to celebrate.
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
With the midterm elections five months away, many Americans who backed President Trump are wrestling with pain at the pump and the war in Iran.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Mamdani trolls Reagan and Thatcher but proves them right
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. New York’s far-left...
Washington Examiner
Jun 1, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Another NATO ally signs onto European nuclear umbrella as continent boosts self-defense
Norway becomes the ninth country to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative as European governments seek greater self-reliance from U.S. defense.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump flips script on left, maneuvers to use foreign influence law against them
Trump aims to use FARA and other legal tools against alleged foreign influence on the left after years of probes targeting his allies, experts say.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com
James Comey '86 47' seashell case prosecutor suddenly steps down, assistant US attorney steps in
A new court filing reveals the lead prosecutor in the James Comey "86 47" seashell case has been replaced ahead of the scheduled October trial.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com
Who’s leading the wide-open 2028 Democratic presidential field?
The early field is still wide open.
Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Colombia's presidential election, in photos
Colombians voted to select a successor to President Gustavo Petro in an election Sunday, as armed guards and police kept watch. Candidates Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella advanced to the second round. ___ This gallery was curated by AP photo editors. ___ AP photography: https://apnews.c...
ABC News: Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - abcnews.com
Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market
The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government
ABC News: Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - abcnews.com
Colorado elections clerk set to be released from prison Monday based on her sentence commutation
Former Colorado elections clerk and conspiracy theorist Tina Peters is set to be released from prison
ABC News: Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - abcnews.com
The Rattled Generation: A unified theory of this American moment
After years of talking to hundreds of CEOs, elected officials, social scientists and ordinary Americans, this is our best take on how things stand in our country right now and a guide to how we got here.On Tuesday, Jim will outline why he believes CEOs and business leaders are uniquely suited to ste...
Axios
Jun 1, 2026 - axios.com
Pro-Trump Outsider Wins Colombia Vote, Headed to Runoff
Celebrity lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella unexpectedly topped the first round of Colombia’s presidential vote, as Latin America heads into another highly polarized election (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - bloomberg.com
The Little Known Supreme Court Doctrine That Helped Strike Down Trump's Tariffs
This video explains the major questions doctrine and how the Supreme Court has used it to curb major agency actions by requiring clear approval from Congress for policies with significant economic or political impact. (Produced by Andrew Satter; Executive Producer Josh Block) (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - bloomberg.com
One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination
The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —against white people.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - npr.org
Likely Democratic nominee Graham Platner talks about Maine's upcoming Senate race
NPR's Leila Fadel asks likely Democratic nominee Graham Platner how he plans to beat incumbent Republican Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - npr.org
After musicians drop out of Freedom 250, Trump floats rally featuring him
Over the weekend, President Trump suggested an event celebrating America's 250th birthday should instead be a rally with him as the headliner after many of the artists slated to perform dropped out.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - npr.org
Sen. Cory Booker on Newark ICE detention center protest and Congress' return to D.C.
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Democratic Sen. Cory Booker about protests around an ICE detention facility in his home state of New Jersey and lawmakers' agenda as Congress returns to Washington.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - npr.org
The midterms are just months away. What message is the GOP sharing to sway voters?
With five months to go until the general election, how are Republicans running for office explaining to voters why they should retain control of Congress?
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - npr.org
How California's Fight for Gov Became a Hot Mess for Dems
It has been a long, strange trip-and a bit of headache for Democrats-leading up to Tuesday's gubernatorial primary to choose a successor to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jun 1, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
It's a Fight to the Finish in L.A.'s Wild Mayoral Primary
An embattled mayor. A brainy democratic socialist. A reality TV star who has been a staple on TMZ.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jun 1, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Trump in Perilous Polling Territory as Midterms Approach
Mired in a persistent cost of living crisis and an unpopular war with Iran, President Trump reached a perilous milestone last week, registering an approval rating of 34% in a top-tier poll - a record low less than halfway through his second term.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jun 1, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
The Impending Republican Collapse
Republicans are on the verge of collapse, and it's mostly President Donald Trump dragging them down. The midterm elections look bleak.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jun 1, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Dems Have a Voter Problem - and Gerrymandering Won't Fix It
In November 2024, 47% of Virginia voters cast ballots for Republican congressional candidates. Under the map Virginia Democrats tried to push through, those voters would have ended up with exactly one Republican district out of 11. Going from a 6-5 to a 10-1 split was what Democrats called "restorin...
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jun 1, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Trump's Cotton Bailout Is Another Sign His Tariffs Aren't Working
The Great American Cotton Plan will shell out millions in taxpayer funds, continuing the Trump administration’s pattern of paying off industries harmed by the president’s economic policies.
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
"ICE Expected the Court to Accept … [Its] Basis for Detaining Petitioner, but Shield Its Rationale from the Court"
"Such practices are repugnant to the rule of law, and ICE is warned that further obfuscation and misuse of sealing and redaction before the undersigned will lead to sanctions against the agency."
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
No Pseudonymity in Lawsuit by Inmate Who Claims Detectives Endangered Him by …
actions signaling that he might have sent law enforcement information about another inmate.
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
The Federal Government Botched the Bicentennial Too
There's a lesson laying there: Make it local, embrace the commercial, and ignore the president.
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
Conviction for Antifa Conspiracy to Riot Upheld, Despite Claim of Mental Disorder
"This is sociopolitical behavior," the trial court held, "not the behavior one would engage in when he [has PTSD]."
Reason.com
Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com
How California’s New Congressional Map Is Reshaping Tuesday’s Primaries
The state now has just four congressional districts considered safe for Republicans, and four seen as competitive. The rest of its 52 members of Congress are all but certain to be Democrats.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
A Paralympic Champion and an Eagle Scout Give Democrats Hope in Deep-Red Iowa
Tuesday’s Senate primary features two candidates with compelling personal stories. Both have stressed their independence.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - nytimes.com
Jill Biden dismisses Democrats’ infighting concerns: ‘Things are going to move forward’
Some Democrats have privately criticized the former first lady’s book tour as ill-timed.
Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com
CBP announces Pete Vasquez to be new Border Patrol chief
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Monday that Rosario “Pete” Vasquez will serve as Border Patrol chief. Vasquez, who has more than 26 years of experience with the Border Patrol, according to CBP, will succeed Mike Banks in the role. Banks stepped down last month after roughly 15 mon...
The Hill News
Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com
Tina Peters doubles down on debunked election claims hours after release
Former Mesa County, Colo., elections clerk Tina Peters, hours after she was released from prison on Monday, doubled down on her debunked claims about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Peters told Steve Bannon, a former first Trump administration adviser, on his podcast “War Room” that h...
The Hill News
Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com
Who is pro-Trump Colombian presidential candidate Aberaldo de la Espriella?
Voters in Colombia are embracing a new conservative presidential candidate and political outsider in Aberaldo de la Espriella, who’s branded himself as the latest ally of President Trump in Latin America. De la Espriella managed to capture 43.74 percent of votes in the first round of the presidenti...
The Hill News
Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com
A $1.5 trillion present for America on its 250th birthday
Our elected leaders have one true primary job each year: to provide for the common defense.
The Hill News
Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com
Becerra holds 6-point lead as Californians prepare to vote for governor
A new poll shows former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) holding a 6-point lead as the frontrunner in the final days leading up to the June 2 California gubernatorial primary race. The Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey released Saturday found Becerra rec...
The Hill News
Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com
Republican officials reek with the stench of Trump’s corruption
“Welcome to the Golden Age!” says a banner on the White House website. Maybe it’s golden for Trump and his family, who’ve made billions by cashing in on the presidency, and for their ultrarich friends whose political influence rises along with their wealth. But it’s not so golden for Americans payi...
The Hill News
Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com
For country, not party: A PAC for veterans confronts our political polarization
It is hard to think of a force that is more sorely lacking and desperately needed in American politics today.
The Hill News
Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com
Tina Peters released from prison
Tina Peters, a former elections clerk in Colorado who was the first local official convicted over efforts to subvert the 2020 presidential election, left prison on Monday after President Trump pressured Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) to commute her sentence. The Colorado Department of Corrections con...
The Hill News
Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com
Hackers more focused on misleading voters than ballot tampering: Report
Hackers and foreign influence operators are increasingly turning to misinformation campaigns to confuse and mislead voters rather than tampering with voting machines and ballots in the 2026 midterm elections, a new cybersecurity report found. The report, published Monday by cybersecurity firm Check ...
The Hill News
Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com
This week on the Hill: Reconciliation bill runs up against Republican infighting
Monday was supposed to be the deadline for getting an immigration enforcement funding package on President Trump’s desk. Instead, the Senate will return Monday evening, preparing for a showdown over the bill after negotiations on the measure blew up more than a week ago following the White House’s...
The Hill News
Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com
Who will replace Newsom? What to know about California’s primary elections
The most populous US state has attracted attention for its contentious gubernatorial race with 61 candidates.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jun 1, 2026 - aljazeera.com
The Easiest Test You’ve Ever Failed
Graham Platner has lowered the bar for America.View Post
Commentary Magazine
Jun 1, 2026 - commentary.org
Maine Squeeze
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Commentary Magazine
Jun 1, 2026 - commentary.org
Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters released from prison after governor commutes sentence
Peters served less than a quarter of her nine-year sentence.
PBS NewsHour - Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - pbs.org
Why a surge of election-related websites could spell rising cyber threats for the midterms
Check Point, a cyber security company, found that in January of this year, approximately 1,300 newly registered domains contained the keyword "election," and approximately 2,957 contained "vote."
PBS NewsHour - Politics
Jun 1, 2026 - pbs.org
South African households grapple with water shortages
The water crisis is likely to hand the country’s main opposition parties leverage ahead of local elections later this year.
Semafor
Jun 1, 2026 - semafor.com
Trump faces mounting pressure as Republicans revolt
The US president is also 20 points underwater in polls — far more unpopular than Joe Biden at this point in his term.
Semafor
Jun 1, 2026 - semafor.com
Why groups are spending big in Montana’s Democratic Senate primary
Both Republicans and Democrats are backing candidates who have no shot at winning in November.
Semafor
Jun 1, 2026 - semafor.com
The Arc of the Voting Rights Act
Louisiana Republicans erased a majority-Black congressional district.
Politics | The Atlantic
Jun 1, 2026 - theatlantic.com
What documents are missing from the new release of Mandelson files?
From vetting summary to declaration of interest, here are the five key papers withheld from latest disclosuresWhat is new in the latest release of Peter Mandelson documents?More than 1,500 pages of documents were published by the government on Monday afternoon about Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Mandelson described Starmer’s No 10 operation as ‘beleaguered and bereft’ in published files – as it happened
Peter Mandelson’s unfiltered remarks to cabinet officials are made public in hundreds of pages of documents relating to his appointment as US ambassador Mandelson files show no mitigation of security concernsAt the Downing Street lobby briefing the PM’s spokesperson said the release of the Mandelson...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
Toxic identity politics ‘tearing’ us apart, says former Oldham council leader
Exclusive: 25 years after race riots in north of England, Arooj Shah says extremist groups and lies about grooming scandal are poisoning Oldham“Identity politics is tearing communities apart”, the former leader of Oldham council has warned, in the week marking the 25th anniversary of race riots acro...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 1, 2026 - theguardian.com
How to screw up universal childcare
After decades of families performing small miracles to afford childcare and sitting for years on waitlists, politicians are finally treating early childhood education like the essential economic infrastructure it is. | Celia Jacobs for Vox After decades of families performing small miracles to aff...
Politics | Vox
Jun 1, 2026 - vox.com
Tina Peters pushes election-rigging narrative hours after release from prison
Tina Peters, a former Mesa County Clerk, reignited her election-rigging narrative just hours after being released from prison in Colorado, where she was serving a nine-year sentence for election interference in 2020. Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) commuted Peters’s sentence at La Vista Correctional Facilit...
Washington Examiner
Jun 1, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Democrats defend Platner’s toxic masculinity because they don’t understand men
The inability of Democrats to understand male voters has ironically led to them constantly defending the toxic masculinity of Graham Platner in pursuit of political power. Platner, of Nazi death camp tattoo fame, has found himself embroiled in yet another scandal. This time, it’s the revelation from...
Washington Examiner
Jun 1, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
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
RNC moves forward with midterm convention, chair says
On Sunday, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters said the party would hold a midterm convention “before the general election” as outlined by President Trump last September. “There’s a very short window of doing it after the last primary ballots have been cast and before the general ...
The Hill News
May 31, 2026 - thehill.com
Left-wing streamer blasts New Jersey governor over state police response at ICE facility protests
Marxist commentator Hasan Piker blasted New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, accusing her of working alongside the Trump administration on immigration.
Latest Political News on Fox News
May 31, 2026 - foxnews.com
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
Democratic Sen_ Jon Ossoff of Georgia is criticizing his potential election rivals, Rep_ Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley, calling them "Trump puppets."
ABC News: Politics
May 31, 2026 - abcnews.com
Dems' civil war over party chair hangs over 2028 plans
Democrats fighting over their strategy and leadership for 2028 are locked in on savaging — or saving — the one man with a title and power: DNC chair Ken Martin.Why it matters: Martin is facing a growing crisis of confidence over the Democratic National Committee's bungled autopsy of the 2024 electio...
Axios
May 31, 2026 - axios.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. John Cornyn.
NBC News Politics
May 31, 2026 - nbcnews.com
After a Memorial Day break, Congress returns to the same problems they left behind
Congress returns to town with the same problems they left before Memorial Day: immigration funding, opposition to a new Justice Department fund, and questions about Iran war oversight.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 31, 2026 - npr.org
How aid cuts are hampering the front-line response to the Ebola crisis
Aid workers in Uganda are watching an Ebola crisis unfold in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 31, 2026 - npr.org
Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250
Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.
NPR Topics: Politics
May 31, 2026 - npr.org
Republicans battle déjà vu as they return to tackle reconciliation bill, FISA extension
Republicans on Capitol Hill are battling a bad case of déjà vu, as intraparty disputes over an immigration enforcement funding package and an extension of the government’s warrantless spying powers have left lawmakers no closer to a resolution on the two matters than they were a month ago. Senate Re...
The Hill News
May 31, 2026 - thehill.com
GOP strategist: Trump made a ‘$100M mistake’ backing Paxton
GOP strategist Brad Todd on Sunday said President Trump made a “100-million-dollar mistake” by backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) to replace incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). “I think the president made a 100-million-dollar mistake in picking Ken Paxton and urging Republican primary ...
The Hill News
May 31, 2026 - thehill.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...
NewsNation
May 31, 2026 - newsnationnow.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...