Political News For 2026-06-09
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 88 articles from 26 sites. We chose these from 1526 articles found on 40 sites.
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California’s terrible election policies create justifiable conspiracy theories
If you want people to have faith in elections, you must conduct them in a transparent and timely fashion. It is the opposite of what California does, which is why the conspiracy theories about California’s elections cannot simply be dismissed as wild and unfounded. The Los Angeles mayoral race will ...
Washington Examiner
Jun 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Noncitizens on voter rolls in Democrat-run state exposed as RNC chair pledges secure elections
Noncitizens were found on New Jersey voter rolls for years, with some voting in prior elections, according to RNC and NJGOP documents.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
With Fed set to meet next week, December's rate cut now looks questionable
Six months ago, Federal Reserve officials were deeply divided over whether to cut interest rates for a third consecutive meeting. The rate cutters won the day, but the data since then has pointed toward that having been a mistake.Why it matters: With the first policy decision of the Kevin Warsh Fed ...
Axios
Jun 8, 2026 - axios.com
Trump and Bibi Are Fighting
Plus: L.A. mayoral race updates, stabbing at Penn, Jon Ossoff thirst, and more...
Reason.com
Jun 8, 2026 - reason.com
Second Amendment Roundup: No Protection for Heroin Trafficker
Fifth Circuit reaffirms Rahimi’s “dangerousness” standard in § 922(a)(1) case
Reason.com
Jun 8, 2026 - reason.com
Health Care Costs and Conflicting Cycles of Responses: Back to the Future, Part 1
In the recurring cycles of health policy and politics, we often end up back in the same place when we forget where we have been already. Consider two recent examples of how the rotating cast of health sector “villains” tends to come full circle, while we overlook how political fortunes can change ov...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Jun 8, 2026 - aei.org
SEE IT: Maine voters sound off on Platner's divisive campaign as crucial primary nears: 'He's a disgrace'
Maine voters are split on whether Democrat Graham Platner's controversies, including a Nazi-linked tattoo and allegations, disqualify him from the Senate.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Platner calls Fetterman ‘a--hole’ at town hall as Democratic feud heats up
Graham Platner calls Sen. John Fetterman "an a--hole" at a Maine town hall days before the Democratic Senate primary election against rivals.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Former Biden official Deb Haaland wins New Mexico primary for governor
Haaland could make history as the first female Native American governor if she’s elected.
Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Hilton, Becerra lead in California’s governor primary. See live results here.
Latest California governor primary results as Democrats Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra and Republicans Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton vie for nominations to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Why Did Trump Storm Out of Meet the Press Interview on NBC?
President Donald Trump abruptly ended his weekend interview with Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker after he was pressed for evidence to back up his baseless claims of election fraud in California’s primary races. The president also defended his administration’s controversial $1.8 billion “anti...
NBC News Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - today.com
Trump walks out of interview after being pressed on election fraud claims
President Trump walked out of an interview on Sunday's "Meet the Press" after being pressed on his repeated claims that the 2020 election and last week's California primaries were "rigged."
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - npr.org
Government May Not "Demand Divorce as a Precondition for Maintaining Parental Rights"
From Texas Supreme Court Justice Evan Young's majority opinion Friday in In the Interest of H.S.: Few principles in our… The post Government May Not "Demand Divorce as a Precondition for Maintaining Parental Rights" appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Jun 8, 2026 - reason.com
Pratt: Hundreds of thousands of votes still outstanding in LA mayor election
Republican Spencer Pratt said Monday that “hundreds of thousands of votes” remain outstanding in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, after Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projected that city councilmember Nithya Raman (D) will take on incumbent mayor Karen Bass (D) in the November general election. “Folks, we...
The Hill News
Jun 8, 2026 - thehill.com
Southern states’ new maps upend elections for candidates, voters
Last-minute redistricting in a handful of Southern states is setting off a frenzy as election officials, candidates and voters scramble to figure out who’s on the ballot where. The Supreme Court paved the way for Louisiana and Alabama to use Republican-friendly House maps ahead of November after it...
The Hill News
Jun 8, 2026 - thehill.com
The Iran War and the Future of American Empire
The choice is between controlled retrenchment now and forced retrenchment later. The post The Iran War and the Future of American Empire appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Towards American Courtyards
Alicia Pederson is trying to revolutionize American urban development. The post Towards American Courtyards appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestos
The candidates in Makerfield lay out their visions for the constituency ahead of the by-election.
BBC News
Jun 8, 2026 - bbc.com
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the Democratic Party 'lost its focus on working people'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, says the Democratic Party 'has lost its focus on working people'
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Why Trump picked Bill Pulte to lead US intelligence as critics question his qualifications
Trump picks FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief, drawing criticism from lawmakers who say he lacks national security experience.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Charlie Kirk’s killing convinced Vances to try for a fourth child, JD Vance says
The vice president writes that he had urged his wife, Usha Vance, to have another child for years, but she had said she was “done.”
Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Knicks fans warn Trump to expect hostile reception at NBA Finals game
Some Knicks fans say the president is not welcome at Madison Square Garden.
Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Israel launches strikes on Iran after Tehran fires barrage of missiles
The exchange, after Tehran’s first such strike on Israel in two months, threatened to further complicate efforts to broker a peace deal aimed at ending the war.
Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Pérez re-elected Real Madrid president to pave way for Mourinho's return
Florentino Pérez has earned four more years as Real Madrid’s president after winning club elections
ABC News: Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - abcnews.com
Trump Will Ask Supreme Court to Revive $475 Million CNN Suit
President Donald Trump told the US Supreme Court he intends to ask the justices to revive his $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over use of the term “Big Lie” in reporting on his claim that the 2020 election was rigged against him.
Bloomberg Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Application Fee Rejected by Judge
A federal judge struck down a $100,000 fee President Donald Trump ordered for H-1B visa applications, providing a reprieve for US technology companies that rely on hiring skilled foreign workers.
Bloomberg Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Peru Vote Is Too Close To Call As Fujimor's Lead Narrows
Peru’s bitterly contested presidential election remained too close to call as conservative Keiko Fujimori’s razor-thin lead over leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez narrowed with votes still being counted. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Pashinyan Wins Third Term as Armenia Backs Shift Toward West
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory in parliamentary elections as voters overwhelmingly backed the South Caucasus country’s turn toward the West and away from Russia.
Bloomberg Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Democrats Have a Conundrum in Maine Primary
Graham Platner shows the risk of backing a complete unknown
Bloomberg Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Spencer Pratt Drops to Third Place in LA Mayor’s Race
Votes are still being counted in the closely-watched primary races in California, including for mayor of Los Angeles. Conservative reality TV star Spencer Pratt has dropped to third place behind current democratic Mayor Karen Bass, who is heading to the runoff, and progressive city councilwoman Nith...
NBC News Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - today.com
The red state, blue state divide is real. But it's driven by more than just politics
Recent research suggests there's more going on with "ideological sorting" than simply moving to places that match one's politics. It's often one of many deciding factors, such as taxes or safety.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - npr.org
Political scandals once ended careers. Are they as powerful as they once were?
There was a time when scandals were the death knell for political careers. But today, they're far from being career enders. Do scandals really not hold any power anymore?
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - npr.org
Why Centrists Can't Win the Dem Presidential Primary
The liberal wing of the party is now the majority wing
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jun 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Bill Introduced in Congress To Codify the First Amendment Right To Film the Feds and Sue for Violations
Civil liberties groups say recording the police is core First Amendment activity. The Right to Record Act of 2026 would create a right to sue federal officers who violate it.
Reason.com
Jun 8, 2026 - reason.com
Stephen Miller and Pete Hegseth Are Wildly Misleading About Section 702 Warrantless Surveillance
Miller says it is "madness" to expect law enforcement to get a warrant before spying on Americans' electronic communications.
Reason.com
Jun 8, 2026 - reason.com
Gordon Wood, RIP
The great historian of the American Founding passed away yesterday, killed by a car while walking.
Reason.com
Jun 8, 2026 - reason.com
The 'Living Wage' Attack on Jobs and Prosperity
Rep. Ro Khanna's minimum wage proposal promises prosperity but would likely price many low-skilled workers out of the labor market.
Reason.com
Jun 8, 2026 - reason.com
California is still counting votes from June 2. Is distrust in elections the result?
Election officials chalk up the delay to the large number of ballots cast by mail, and the extra time it takes to verify them. But some experts say the slow count can further undermine trust in elections.
The Christian Science Monitor | Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - csmonitor.com
Will Lindsey Graham face a runoff because of his Iran war support?
The South Carolina Republican is a powerful incumbent. But his promotion of the Iran war appears to be taking a toll with voters, raising doubts about whether he’ll surpass the 50% needed to avoid a runoff in Tuesday’s GOP primary.
The Christian Science Monitor | Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - csmonitor.com
How a populist mayor from the British exurbs could remake England
By-elections — the British equivalent of a U.S. special election — are held when a member of Parliament resigns, dies or becomes enmeshed in tabloid scandal and are flung out of office by angry voters.
Politics
Jun 8, 2026 - politico.com
Is the Economy Overheating?
Plus: Iran fires missiles at Israel, Pashinyan wins re-election in Armenia, and Dan Sullivan hates Dan Sullivan.
The Dispatch
Jun 8, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Judge blocks $100k fee for H-1B visas imposed by Trump
A federal judge on Monday blocked a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications imposed by the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin agreed with a group of Democratic-led states that the administration exceeded its authority, and the fee usurped Congress’s power to set immigration polic...
The Hill News
Jun 8, 2026 - thehill.com
Karen Bass slams Nithya Raman over homeless encampments in LA mayoral race
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s campaign slammed her rival, the progressive candidate Nithya Raman, quickly Sunday after Raman was projected to advance to a runoff election for the mayoral position. Raman overtook Spencer Pratt, a GOP candidate and former reality television star. Bass said Raman had ...
The Hill News
Jun 8, 2026 - thehill.com
This week on The Hill: Congress scrambles on reconciliation 2.0 and FISA
Republicans are heading into a legislative crunch week with two of their biggest priorities — an immigration enforcement funding bill and a long-term extension of the government’s warrantless spying powers — on the calendar. The House is set to take up a $69.5 billion budget reconciliation package t...
The Hill News
Jun 8, 2026 - thehill.com
Divisions mount between GOP lawmakers, Trump, raising tensions
Tension is mounting between President Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill as members of the president’s party become increasingly vocal on a number of hot-button issues ahead of the midterm elections. The examples of Republicans in the Senate or House keep piling up, despite Trump’s success in de...
The Hill News
Jun 8, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump walks out of interview with NBC
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jun 8, 2026 - cbsnews.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: The Geopolitical Tensions at Play Off the Pitch
The Iran war, immigration enforcement, and the Trump administration’s travel bans have raised the stakes of this summer’s tournament.
Council on Foreign Relations
Jun 8, 2026 - cfr.org
How Iran’s Global War Works: The Case of Mohammad al-Saadi
Fake cease-fires and real terrorism.View Post
Commentary Magazine
Jun 8, 2026 - commentary.org
Plan Bibi
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Commentary Magazine
Jun 8, 2026 - commentary.org
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino exploring 2028 White House run
Bovino has remained critical of DHS strategies, insisting mass deportation is the only solution to illegal immigration
NewsNation
Jun 8, 2026 - newsnationnow.com
Trump Administration Killed Criminal Investigation of GOP Senator’s Coal Companies
The post Trump Administration Killed Criminal Investigation of GOP Senator’s Coal Companies appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 8, 2026 - propublica.org
What ProPublica Found in the Genetic Code of America’s Measles Outbreaks
The post What ProPublica Found in the Genetic Code of America’s Measles Outbreaks appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 8, 2026 - projects.propublica.org
Global backlash to data centers grows
The UN forecasts that global electricity demand from AI data centers will double by 2030.
Semafor
Jun 8, 2026 - semafor.com
Ramaphosa vows migrant crackdown amid rising xenophobia
In a televised speech, South Africa's president said Pretoria was finalizing plans to limit foreign workers and expand labour inspections.
Semafor
Jun 8, 2026 - semafor.com
Politico folds E&E News ahead of broader energy push
In September, Politico plans to launch a series of energy-focused newsletters.
Semafor
Jun 8, 2026 - semafor.com
Beleaguered in DC, Platner enters his comfort zone
Democrats’ presumptive Senate nominee in Maine isn’t going anywhere, despite the wishes of some in his party.
Semafor
Jun 8, 2026 - semafor.com
CBS News in the crossfire
Within the network, every editorial decision has been scrutinized by CBS’ own staff.
Semafor
Jun 8, 2026 - semafor.com
Iran War Day 101: Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes
State of the Union: Iran says Israel’s campaign in Lebanon and Trump’s refusal to unfreeze Iranian funds are the main sticking points in peace talks. The post Iran War Day 101: Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Colombia at the Crossroads
Petro cries fraud in the first round of the Colombian presidential election. The post Colombia at the Crossroads appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
The Russianist
A new biography from one of his students examines Richard Pipes, the historian and Cold Warrior. The post The Russianist appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Saving Camp of the Saints
Ethan Rundell discusses The Camp of the Saints, its Amazon de-listing, and the pretense of free speech. The post Saving Camp of the Saints appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Lookin’ Out Your Backdoor
There’s nothing wrong with caring about your backyard. The post Lookin’ Out Your Backdoor appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
New Book, Old Look
Samuel Moyn has something to say about the elderly, but it’s not exactly clear what. The post New Book, Old Look appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Top chefs back Andy Burnham for prime minister to cut VAT on hospitality
Tom Kerridge says ‘whole of hospitality’ should get behind Burnham who has called for VAT cut from 20% to 10%Chefs and restaurateurs have said they hope Andy Burnham becomes prime minister after he backed calls to cut VAT tax for hospitality businesses.Burnham, who is standing as the Labour candidat...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Smartphones broke dating. AI might finish the job.
This photo taken on February 1, 2018, shows an engineer holding a silicon face against the head of a robot at a lab of a doll factory of Exdoll, a firm based in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian. | AFP via Getty Images Humanity may be scrolling its way out of existence. Across the glo...
Politics | Vox
Jun 8, 2026 - vox.com
Epstein reading room prominently features Trump connection among 3.5 million DOJ documents
A temporary exhibit displaying 3.5 million documents related to the Department of Justice’s investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein will open in Washington, D.C., this week, highlighting Epstein’s long documented association with President Donald Trump. The “Donald J. Trump and Jeffr...
Washington Examiner
Jun 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
DC Council proposes extensive ‘decoupling’ of Trump’s tax cuts to save $463.6 million in revenue
Washington, D.C., Council Chairman Phil Mendelson returned his budget recommendations on Monday with a proposal that cuts deeper into separating the district’s local taxes from President Donald Trump‘s nationwide tax cuts. In late 2025, after Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s sweeping ta...
Washington Examiner
Jun 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Abbott expands Texas emergency response to eradicate New World screwworm
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) on Monday expanded Texas’s emergency response to the New World screwworm, as the parasitic fly’s passage across the U.S. border threatens the state’s multibillion-dollar livestock industry. Abbott directed Texas’s emergency operations center to activate to Level II, the “esc...
Washington Examiner
Jun 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Mikie Sherrill decries ‘unacceptable’ visit to Delaney Hall after weeks of being barred from entering
Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) said Monday that she “was finally allowed into Delaney Hall” after being denied entry for the past two weeks, though she noted that her tour of the immigration detention center was “closely controlled and limited” by federal authorities. The governor described the visit in...
Washington Examiner
Jun 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Raman overtakes Spencer Pratt in razor-thin race, AP count shows, but race remains uncalled
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt in the latest AP vote count, leading by more than 3,000 votes in the race.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 7, 2026 - foxnews.com
Jewish Dems sound alarm about antisemitism and 2028
A growing number of Jewish Democrats tell Axios they feel shunned — like unwelcome strangers in their own party. Why it matters: They warn that the constant and escalating hostilities over Israel's actions in Gaza have at times veered into hostility toward Jewish Americans that could hurt Democrats...
Axios
Jun 7, 2026 - axios.com
Maine Dems plot response if Nebraska GOP tweaks Electoral College votes
Democrats in mostly blue Maine are threatening to retaliate if Republican-led Nebraska changes how it awards Electoral College votes for the 2028 presidential election.Why it matters: It's the latest example of tit-for-tat election politics that have come to define the Trump era, and that could help...
Axios
Jun 7, 2026 - axios.com
A big win for Trump's deportation agenda, with another fight looming
The Senate passed a major immigration enforcement funding bill. Now, the measure goes to the House. Lawmakers must also decide the future of a surveillance program set to expire next week.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 7, 2026 - npr.org
Trump cuts off interview with Welker: ‘I’ve had enough’
President Trump abruptly ended his interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker on Friday, after the two discussed his unfounded claim that the California gubernatorial primary was “rigged.” During a lengthy interview in Wisconsin that aired Sunday on “Meet the Press,” Trump repeated his false claim tha...
The Hill News
Jun 7, 2026 - thehill.com
Election Jersey 2026
Watch live results from Jersey’s General Election as they’re declared, with Matthew Price.
BBC News
Jun 7, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Trump walks out of ‘Meet the Press’ interview when challenged over false claims
When pressed by host Kristen Welker, the president cited no evidence for claims about Jan. 6 and elections he said were “rigged.”
Politics
Jun 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
5 key moments from Trump's cut-short "Meet the Press" interview
President Trump abruptly ended a wide-ranging "Meet the Press" interview Sunday after defending potential payouts for people prosecuted over Jan. 6 and warning slow Iran talks could restart U.S. military action.Why it matters: The NBC interview captured two fights likely to follow Trump this week: t...
Axios
Jun 7, 2026 - axios.com
Peru Vote Is Too Close to Call as Leftist Sánchez Nudges Ahead
Peru’s bitterly contested presidential election remained too close to call as leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez nudged ahead of conservative Keiko Fujimori with votes still being counted.
Bloomberg Politics
Jun 7, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Read the transcript: President Donald Trump interviewed by NBC News’ ‘Meet the Press’ moderator Kristen Welker
Trump spoke about the war with Iran, the “anti-weaponization” fund, the economy, recent elections in California and more in June 2026 interview.
NBC News Politics
Jun 7, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Trump rejects idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
President Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" as he campaigned for the White House in 2024.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 7, 2026 - npr.org
Keep the Blockade of Iran in Place
The government of Iran is likely to experience real regime change, and to surrender unconditionally in two to four months.
Reason.com
Jun 7, 2026 - reason.com
"Why Can't California Count?"
Eli McKown-Dawson (Silver Bulletin) writes (introduced by Nate Silver): California is notoriously slow at counting its ballots. In 2024, it… The post "Why Can't California Count?" appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Jun 7, 2026 - reason.com
Trump Defends Compensation Fund and Iran War in ‘Meet the Press’ Interview
In a lengthy interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the president again vowed that gas prices would go down when the war in Iran ends.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jun 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Raman passes Pratt in LA mayoral race; California governor matchup undecided
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has surpassed political newcomer Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A. mayor after trailing by nearly 6% on election night.