Political News For 2026-06-17
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 103 articles from 23 sites. We chose these from 1551 articles found on 40 sites.
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How Anthropic lost the White House’s trust — and then its flagship product
The Trump administration weighed export controls on Anthropic weeks before forcing its AI model offline, after a dispute over sharing its technology with a China-linked firm.
Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump just found the worst way to regulate AI
President Donald Trump speaks during a proclamation signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. | Alex Wong/Getty Images In a sense, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is getting what he wanted. Amodei has long argued that AI is becoming dangerously powerful...
Politics | Vox
Jun 16, 2026 - vox.com
Alabama and Georgia Runoff Elections Offer a New Test of Trump’s Influence Tomorrow
The Peach State, as well as Alabama, will offer new tests of Trump’s influence.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jun 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Colorado Becomes Second State To Create Right to an Attorney When Police Seize Your Property
A bill tightening Colorado's civil asset forfeiture laws passed the state legislature by wide bipartisan margins and was signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis.
Reason.com
Jun 15, 2026 - reason.com
A former Kansas mayor wasn’t a US citizen, but voted. His supporters say it’s not that simple.
Joe Ceballos, who twice led the tiny Kansas town of Coldwater, and voted in elections despite not being a U.S. citizen, is facing deportation.
The Christian Science Monitor | Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - csmonitor.com
Trump mulls co-endorsement in South Carolina as governor’s race proves tight
An endorsement of both candidates would be the latest example of the president hedging his bets to avoid a fight with conservative activists.
Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Same-name candidate disqualified from key Senate race over alleged Dem scheme to confuse voters
Alaska election official disqualified a same-name Republican challenger to Sen. Dan Sullivan, ruling the candidacy was designed to confuse voters.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump's push to revive SAVE America Act runs into skepticism from its biggest backers
Trump demands SAVE America Act in reconciliation package, but Sen. Kennedy and other GOP backers say there isn't enough time before the midterms.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
We’re about to find out how powerful Brian Kemp really is with Georgia Republicans
Tuesday will prove whether he has the juice to overcome a Trump endorsement in the Senate race and overcome a firehose of cash in the race to succeed him.
Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - politico.com
Vance admits more work needs to be done to get prices down
Vice President JD Vance said there is “a lot more work to do” on the economy under President Donald Trump, noting that the Trump administration is making progress ahead of the midterm elections. During the “Hot Topics” segment on The View, co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin questioned Vance about persist...
Washington Examiner
Jun 16, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
A Colorado Town Will Pay $675,000 To Settle a Lawsuit After a Police Officer Shot a Family's Dog
The family's attorney says it's the largest settlement for a dog shooting case in Colorado history.
Reason.com
Jun 16, 2026 - reason.com
US soccer star’s 2 World Cup goals thrust Trump birthright citizenship push into spotlight
U.S. men’s soccer striker Folarin Balogun scored two goals in the Americans’ victorious opener of the FIFA World Cup on Friday, a performance that would not have occurred had his mother not traveled to the U.S. just before he was born. The performance has also put President Trump’s push to end birt...
The Hill News
Jun 15, 2026 - thehill.com
The 8 unresolved questions in Trump's Iran deal
The U.S.-Iran deal was signed electronically on Sunday by President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, senior administration officials told reporters on Monday. Why it matters: The deal is already testing whether Washington and Tehran can turn ...
Axios
Jun 15, 2026 - axios.com
JD Vance says he is an Epstein conspiracy theorist
The vice president’s interview on “The View” was his first promotional appearance for his new memoir. But he spent most of his time defending Trump. The post JD Vance says he is an Epstein conspiracy ...
MS NOW
Jun 16, 2026 - ms.now
Trump endorsement power faces key test in Georgia, Alabama runoffs: 5 primary races to watch
Primaries in Georgia and Alabama on Tuesday will end the suspense in a pair of high-stakes Republican primary runoffs for Senate, offering another test of President Trump’s endorsement power in both states. Trump made a last-minute endorsement over the weekend in Georgia, backing Rep. Mike Collins (...
The Hill News
Jun 16, 2026 - thehill.com
Judge Ross Recuses From Election Interference Case
"[P]erceived support of Willis's position on election integrity could cause an objective observer to significantly doubt the undersigned's impartiality in this case"
Reason.com
Jun 16, 2026 - reason.com
FBI thwarted attack targeting UFC event at White House, director says
People have been taken into custody in connection with the alleged planned attack on the UFC event Sunday that President Donald Trump attended, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Voting officials fear DHS may actually be a threat to elections this year
Voting officials worry that the Department of Homeland Security will not be a partner helping to secure elections, but rather a threat seeking to undermine results that President Trump dislikes.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - npr.org
FBI foiled alleged plot targeting Trump's UFC event, Patel says
Multiple people are in custody after the FBI disrupted an alleged threat against President Trump's White House UFC event, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.The big picture: There have been several attempts on Trump's life, including a recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association...
Axios
Jun 16, 2026 - axios.com
“Quite Tranquile”
Cities can distort our sense of the country. They always have, and Americans have never quite outgrown the habit of mistaking the preoccupations of a few great cities for the temper of the nation as a whole. As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, that habit is worth examining. The post “Qu...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Jun 16, 2026 - aei.org
Israeli ambassador to U.S. says Israel is 'not going to withdraw from South Lebanon'
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Israel's ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter about the peace deal the Trump administration says it's made with Iran.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - npr.org
DC voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital
Voters in Washington, D.C. are heading to the polls to select party candidates for mayor and congressional delegate
ABC News: Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - abcnews.com
Watch LIVE: DDHQ Data Nerds track primaries in Georgia, AL, OK
The Hill presents two hours of live, real-time primary night coverage, diving deep into the 2026 primary in Oklahoma, runoffs in Alabama and Georgia, plus the Washington, D.C. mayoral primary on Tuesday June 16, 2026, from 8 p.m. EDT to 10 p.m. EDT. The Hill’s coverage will be anchored by Sunrise on...
The Hill News
Jun 16, 2026 - thehill.com
Hormuz will never really be open again
The global energy trade will never be the same.
Semafor
Jun 16, 2026 - semafor.com
Even an AI-Sparked Economic Miracle Will Not Save the Federal Budget
Congress cannot sit by and hope for AI to fix the deficit.
Reason.com
Jun 16, 2026 - reason.com
"Extremely dangerous": Republicans spark fury with apparent meddling in Dem primaries
House Democrats are seething over what is, by all indications, a nationwide Republican effort to elevate Democratic primary candidates viewed as more beatable in November.Why it matters: This once-rare practice is becoming commonplace. Democrats did it in 2022 and 2024, with one House Democrat telli...
Axios
Jun 15, 2026 - axios.com
The climate myth Democrats can’t quit
A person hoists a poster in front of the US Capitol at a climate protest in Washington, DC. | Eva Hambach/AFP/Getty Images This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As the midterm elections approach, something strange has happen...
Politics | Vox
Jun 16, 2026 - vox.com
What to Watch in Primary and Runoff Elections in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma
The top race of the day is in Georgia, where Republican voters will pick a nominee to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Here are the District of Columbia's 2026 primary election results
Live election results: Get the latest on U.S. delegate and mayoral primary races in Washington, D.C.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - npr.org
Trump questioned whether Mike Collins could win Georgia with his abortion stance
Then on Sunday, the president decided to endorse him for Senate anyway.
Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - politico.com
UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night
The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - npr.org
Alaska election official rules Senate candidate with same name as Sullivan is ineligible on ballot
An Alaskan election official determined Monday that a candidate with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) is ineligible to appear on the ballot. “On review of the complaints and other information in the Division’s possession, I conclude that your declaration of candidacy was not ...
The Hill News
Jun 15, 2026 - thehill.com
Oil prices hit three-month low over US-Iran truce
Several major banks cut their oil price forecasts.
Semafor
Jun 16, 2026 - semafor.com
Vance describes his 'childless cat ladies' comment as as 'One of the dumbest things I ever said'
Vice President JD Vance labels his 2021 "childless cat ladies" remark "One of the dumbest things I ever said" in his new book "Communion," according to NBC News.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
The case that Florida is ready to turn blue again
David Jolly is the Democrat Party’s likely gubernatorial nominee in Florida. He officially became a Democrat last year. | Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images For decades, Florida was the archetypal presidential swing state — and as recently as 2016 and 2018, Democrats came close to winning s...
Politics | Vox
Jun 16, 2026 - vox.com
Todd Blanche earns attorney general bid endorsement from law enforcement alliance ahead of confirmation
The Western States Sheriffs' Association endorses Todd Blanche for Attorney General, urging the Senate to quickly confirm Trump's nominee to the post.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump admin puts alleged 'birth tourism' scheme on notice as expert delivers warning to hospitals
Trump administration says it disrupted a birth tourism network in West Africa involving over 100 foreign nationals using false documents for visas, and cited other issues around the globe.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Newsom says he's under investigation by the Justice Department
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into him.Why it matters: Newsom alleged in a video that the DOJ is going after him at President Trump's direction because he's "considering running for president."The big picture: The apparent pr...
Axios
Jun 16, 2026 - axios.com
Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit.
The post Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 16, 2026 - propublica.org
What a U.S.-Iran peace deal could mean for energy, inflation
The prospect of a reopened Strait of Hormuz and a pending U.S.-Iran peace deal could help ease the big inflation risk hanging over Kevin Warsh's first Federal Reserve meeting as chairman."Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz," President Trump said Monday m...
Axios
Jun 15, 2026 - axios.com
Farage’s plan for equal pay legislation may cost female workers money, say unions
General secretary of TUC calls Reform proposal ‘a smokescreen for slashing women’s rights’UK politics live – latest updatesA law proposed by Nigel Farage to “strengthen women’s rights” could cost female workers money by removing equal pay for work of equal value, unions have said.A proposal, made by...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Strait of Hormuz deal expected to bring some relief at the pump, but prewar gas prices could be elusive
The tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal is expected to bring some relief for Americans’ at the pump, but even if it holds, prewar gasoline prices could be elusive. The agreement is expected to increase traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping lane off Iran’s coast that has been choked off...
The Hill News
Jun 16, 2026 - thehill.com
Judge who had sex in courthouse and attended political event agrees to exit Georgia election case
A federal judge has recused herself in a fight over Georgia election records after the U.S. Department of Justice raised questions about her ability to be impartial
ABC News: Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - abcnews.com
Battleground Iowa House race takes bizarre turn with alleged RFK Jr. intervention
Marco Battaglia, who hopes to run for GOP Rep. Zach Nunn’s seat, claims a bizarre pressure pressure campaign is mounting against him.
Politics
Jun 15, 2026 - politico.com
Conservative group targeted in SPLC-inspired terror attack demands restitution after DOJ indictment
Family Research Council president Tony Perkins says the SPLC inspired the 2012 shooting at his workplace, as the nonprofit now faces a federal indictment.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election with 14 candidates vying to become the constituency's MP
BBC News
Jun 15, 2026 - bbc.com
EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed challenger gains labor union support in key race for House control
Republican Mike LiPetri touted a labor endorsement from Operating Engineers Local 138 as he prepares for a rematch against Rep. Tom Suozzi in New York.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates
Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded
ABC News: Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - abcnews.com
Vance gives Catholic converts a bigger stage
Vice President JD Vance's memoir about his conversion to Catholicism, out Tuesday, puts a high-profile face on a small but distinctive slice of the U.S. Church.Why it matters: Parish reports have fueled talk of a Catholic revival. But a new Pew Research Center analysis found the Church loses eight f...
Axios
Jun 16, 2026 - axios.com
Potential End of War Tests Trump’s Promise of Quick Economic Rebound
Gas prices and other goods could remain elevated for months, adding to the political challenge facing the White House in the midterm elections.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jun 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Blanche, other Trump officials could face subpoenas on ‘day 1’ of Democratic majority, Garcia says
Rep. Robert Garcia (Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Trump administration officials are likely to face subpoenas on “day one” of a Democratic majority if the party takes control of the lower chamber ...
The Hill News
Jun 15, 2026 - thehill.com
Lawyers' Bar Journal Article Discussing Their AI-Hallucination Errors Doesn't Entirely Satisfy Judge, but …
the judge declines to issue sanctions, in part because “their expressions of repentance are made in good faith.”
Reason.com
Jun 16, 2026 - reason.com
The Best Argument for the “State of Scholarship” Report Is Its Critics
When the chancellors of Vanderbilt University and Washington University in St. Louis commissioned a committee chaired by the New York University philosopher Paul Boghossian to assess the condition of humanistic and social-scientific scholarship, they invited a particular sort of reply. The post T...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Jun 15, 2026 - aei.org
Gas Prices May Remain High Despite US-Iran Deal
The preliminary agreement may not have an immediate effect on prices at the pump. Damaged infrastructure and risky transport could keep costs up.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - nytimes.com
Former ICE leader lands new job consulting on national security and defense
Because of his former job, Todd Lyons cannot engage with the Department of Homeland Security for a year, per federal law.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 15, 2026 - npr.org
Vance shares how he's gearing up for lion's den debut on 'The View'
JD Vance tells Fox News Digital he hopes "The View" hosts meet him halfway as he prepares to discuss his new book and the Iran peace agreement.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says DOJ is investigating him and his wife
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is targeting him and his wife with an investigation because he could be a presidential contender.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - npr.org
An explosion of AI deepfakes is redefining American elections
Campaign ads featuring AI-generated clips and images once sounded like a laughable concept. Now they're everywhere, with attack ads that place candidates in a wide variety of compromising — and fictitious — situations.Why it matters: This largely unregulated practice is warping the unspoken norms of...
Axios
Jun 16, 2026 - axios.com
Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader
Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.
BBC News
Jun 15, 2026 - bbc.com
Carville: Trump ‘going to walk away’ from presidency by next Easter
Democratic strategist James Carville on Sunday predicted that President Trump is “going to walk away” from the presidency and leave office by next Easter. Carville said during a discussion with his “Politics War Room” podcast co-host Al Hunt that Trump “has no earthly idea of what’s coming” followin...
The Hill News
Jun 15, 2026 - thehill.com
A UFC watch party in Pennsylvania shows the fallout from the Iran war
The frustration of a young crowd at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Pennsylvania shows why President Donald Trump was under pressure to end the conflict.
Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Only one Dan Sullivan is left standing in Alaska’s Senate race
The disqualified Senate candidate, who’s a Republican, has 30 days to appeal the decision. Ballots are being printed June 28 for the Aug. 18 primary election.
NBC News Politics
Jun 15, 2026 - nbcnews.com
NRA sues Michigan over license requirement to purchase guns
A coalition of gun groups, led by the National Rifle Association, filed a lawsuit this week against Michigan officials, aiming to take down the state’s law mandating prospective gun buyers get a license to obtain a firearm. The NRA’s lawsuit, filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for th...
Washington Examiner
Jun 16, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Makerfield voters are giving Burnham the benefit of the doubt. If he fails, the consequences will be grave | Owen Jones
Winning this byelection wouldn’t make Reform disappear. Would Burnham really have the courage needed to see them off in No 10?‘Well, good,” says a middle-aged woman outside Boots about the prospect of millions of migrants being deported. “Because we want the country safe.” I point out that, even as ...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
FBI disrupts alleged explosive-drone plot targeting White House UFC event, officials say
The FBI and partners disrupted an alleged plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., with five people now in custody across multiple states.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
The wrong prescription for drug affordability
The Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act would create new regulatory burdens on biotech companies, making it harder and taking longer to develop new treatments, while doing nothing to lower prescription drug prices.
The Hill News
Jun 16, 2026 - thehill.com
DC braces for change — and a collision with Trump
No matter who takes over as the District's next mayor and delegate, they're on a collision course with President Donald Trump.
Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - politico.com
Promoter of election conspiracy theories wins GOP primary for Nevada secretary of state
Former state lawmaker Jim Marchant has won the Republican nomination for Nevada secretary of state
ABC News: Politics
Jun 15, 2026 - abcnews.com
Trump tests and looming battleground races highlight Tuesday’s primaries
President Donald Trump’s endorsement will once again be put to the test in multiple Republican primaries Tuesday, which will also mark the kickoff of major general election campaigns for Senate and governor in battleground Georgia
NBC News Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - nbcnews.com
The Deeper Problem Behind California's Failed Governance
CNN's Fareed Zakaria on why California Democrats should not treat recent Republican election overperformance as a sideshow, saying the state's deeper problem is a "successful economy attached to a failing model of governance."
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jun 16, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Why House Democrats aren’t worried about aisle-crossing rebellions
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries may only win a small majority, but his party still doesn’t fear the discharge petition.
Semafor
Jun 16, 2026 - semafor.com
Pentagon files reveal agents' reports of 'orbs launching orbs' near sensitive US security site
Pentagon records reveal federal agents reported glowing orange orbs releasing smaller red objects near a sensitive national security site in October 2023.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
Economic Warfare, Militarized Diplomacy Are Brutal and Malfunctioning Tools
The Trump administration hurts the people it claims to be protecting. The post Economic Warfare, Militarized Diplomacy Are Brutal and Malfunctioning Tools appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 16, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Florida GOP roiled over refusal to hold gubernatorial debate
The Florida Republican Party has announced the date for two congressional debates to be held later this month, generating pushback from term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Republican candidates over its refusal to host a gubernatorial debate. Florida GOP officials decided on Friday they would ...
Washington Examiner
Jun 16, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump threatens D.C. voters not to choose progressive mayoral candidate
The president warned the federal government would “take back” the capital and “run it” if voters cast ballots for progressive candidate Janeese Lewis George. The post Trump threatens D.C. voters not t...
MS NOW
Jun 16, 2026 - ms.now
Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary
U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma is hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Senate seat once held by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin
ABC News: Politics
Jun 16, 2026 - abcnews.com
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in four states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jun 16, 2026 - cbsnews.com
The Trump Administration Wants More Tariffs To Combat 'Structural Excess Capacity.' Here's What That Means.
When businesses in other countries produce more goods than their domestic markets can use, is that a conspiracy against America? Of course not.
Reason.com
Jun 16, 2026 - reason.com
Mail on Sunday attacks Restore as split right creates headache for UK papers
Some titles that once backed the Tories now ‘flirting with Farage’ as they try to gauge where readers standIt was a Mail on Sunday headline with all the ferocity usually reserved for general elections, directed squarely at a political opponent. But in this case, the traditionally Conservative-suppor...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Locked Out of Democracy
With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices – not fewer. According to the Cook Political […] The post Locked Out of Democracy appeared first on No Labels.
No Labels
Jun 15, 2026 - nolabels.org
FBI thwarted alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, Kash Patel says
Tycen Proper, a 19-year-old Ohio man, has been charged with multiple felony counts in connection with the alleged plot. The post FBI thwarted alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, Kash Patel s...
MS NOW
Jun 16, 2026 - ms.now
Explosive-drone threat to White House UFC event stopped, Patel says
Federal authorities stopped a potential attack targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House lawn, with a multi-state law enforcement operation leading to multiple arrests, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday. The FBI and law enforcement first became aware of the possible threat on Ju...
The Hill News
Jun 16, 2026 - thehill.com
Refugee groups condemn Tory plan to remove judges from asylum appeals
Conservatives accused of attack on ‘crucial safeguards’ and of fostering ‘climate of hostility’ towards judiciaryUK politics live – latest updatesRefugee groups and lawyers have described Conservative proposals to strip judges of their powers to rule on asylum seekers’ appeals against deportations a...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 16, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump's endorsement power faces crucial tests in closely watched Georgia and Alabama GOP runoff elections
Trump-endorsed candidates face key tests in Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs, with Senate and gubernatorial nominations on the line this Tuesday.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
'Sometimes splitting is a good thing': An Illinois movement aims to be the 51st state
A third of Illinois counties have passed resolutions seeking to separate from the city of Chicago. People in these rural counties resent what they see as disproportionate power wielded by Chicago.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 15, 2026 - npr.org
Bernie Sanders Is Wrong About Trillionaires
Plus: the Supreme Court's biggest pending decisions, renewed court-packing debates, and the economic fallout from the Iran war
Reason.com
Jun 15, 2026 - reason.com
Birthright Citizenship, the Common Law, and the 39th Congress
A new paper with Ben Keener on the original meaning of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
Reason.com
Jun 16, 2026 - reason.com
Pence says ‘YOLO caucus’ should ‘follow their conscience’
Former Vice President Mike Pence urged Republican lawmakers who have lost their primaries to challengers or have decided not to run for reelection to let their consciences guide them, when asked whether they will work with the Trump administration or stand up to the administration. “My advice to th...
The Hill News
Jun 16, 2026 - thehill.com
Gov. Mike DeWine calls for Ohio to abolish the death penalty
Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday morning called on Ohio to abolish the death penalty, citing data that he said proves it is no longer a deterrent to violent crime.
The Hill News
Jun 16, 2026 - thehill.com
Blue state’s anti-ICE pledge collapses as GOP warns of new sanctuary ‘confederacy’
Colorado reverses controversial requirement that attorneys certify they would not share court information with federal immigration enforcement agencies.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump approval up 1 point amid lower cost of living dissatisfaction: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating ticked up slightly in recent days as Americans expressed less dissatisfaction over the cost of living, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey, conducted June 12-15, gathered responses from before and after Trump announced a peace deal between the U.S. and...
The Hill News
Jun 16, 2026 - thehill.com
After teasing a presidential bid, Greg Bovino joined a white nationalist’s podcast
The former Border Patrol commander soft-launched his anti-immigration campaign on “Identity Politics” with Kevin DeAnna, a prominent white nationalist. The post After teasing a presidential bid, Greg ...
MS NOW
Jun 16, 2026 - ms.now
Democrats have a one-word defense for supporting Graham Platner: Trump
Platner’s backers in Maine say with Trump in office and Senate control on the line, the bar is low and the stakes are high: “Purity politics don’t get us anywhere.”
Politics
Jun 15, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Judge who attended Fani Willis campaign event recuses from DOJ voting lawsuit
A federal judge agreed to step aside on Monday from a major voting lawsuit brought by the Trump administration after an investigation discovered the judge attended a campaign event for Fulton County, Ga., District Attorney Fani Willis (D), who prosecuted Trump after the 2020 election. U.S. District...
The Hill News
Jun 16, 2026 - thehill.com
Conservatives rip Platner for 'disturbing' online trail as new Reddit post mocking teen suicide surfaces
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner faces new scrutiny over his Reddit posts, including one reportedly mocking a teenage girl's suicide attempt.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
Abortion bans cut risky sex, new study finds
People are having less risky sex in states with strict anti-abortion laws, according to a study released this week. Over-the-counter contraceptive purchases dramatically increased, and gonorrhea rates substantially decreased in 13 states that implemented near-total abortion bans following the Suprem...
Washington Examiner
Jun 16, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules
An election official ruled a candidate with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan was involved in a "determined effort and a deliberate attempt" to confuse Alaska voters.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jun 15, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Texas Dem's past grocery store remarks clash with affordability campaign: 'I don't have the time'
Bobby Pulido, Democratic candidate in a competitive Texas Congressional race, said in 2010 he hasn't gone grocery shopping since his music career began.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 16, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump faces Republican skepticism of his Iran deal
The opaque agreement is leaving many GOP lawmakers to take a wait-and-see-approach.
Semafor
Jun 15, 2026 - semafor.com
‘The View’ hosts press Vance over Trump ‘I love inflation’ comment: ‘Are you his interpreter?’
Vice President Vance sparred with the hosts of ABC’s “The View” Tuesday over President Trump’s recent comments on inflation. The show’s co-hosts pressed Vance on Trump’s comments on affordability and inflation while he appeared on the show to promote his new book. When co-host Ana Navarro brought up...