Political News For 2026-06-21
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 68 articles from 19 sites. We chose these from 1528 articles found on 40 sites.
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November fight set for Golden’s vulnerable House seat in Maine
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) will face off this fall against state auditor Matthew Dunlap (D) in the open race for what’s seen as a prime House pickup opportunity for the GOP in the midterms, according to Decision Desk HQ. Rep. Jared Golden’s (D-Maine) decision not to seek reelection created a...
The Hill News
Jun 19, 2026 - thehill.com
Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
BBC News
Jun 20, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump says Meloni 'wants to be friends again' after Italy refused to help US amid Iran war
President Donald Trump said Giorgia Meloni did not let the U.S. use Italy's landing strips in its war against Iran and rejected being friends with her.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump says vandals used chemicals to damage newly renovated reflecting pool near Lincoln Memorial
President Trump says vandals damaged the recently renovated reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial, saying chemicals were used on the newly installed surface.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Why candidates dress up to run in major UK elections
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.
BBC News
Jun 19, 2026 - bbc.com
Obama says US is ‘worse off’ now than before Iran war
Former President Barack Obama said the United States is in a worse position today because of the war with Iran than it was before the conflict began. “We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, you know, put enormous strain on our military. A lot of people have died. And it feel...
Washington Examiner
Jun 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Meloni calls Trump’s attacks ‘senseless’ and says she will ‘defend Italy’s national interest’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni escalated her growing feud with President Donald Trump, calling his attacks “senseless” and saying her priority was to “defend Italy’s national interest.” Meloni’s outrage over Trump claiming she “begged” him for a photo at the G7 Summit continued after Trump re...
Washington Examiner
Jun 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
New York City ICE operation presents Mamdani-shaped opportunity for GOP
The promised Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in New York City is creating political problems for President Donald Trump and Republicans before it has even begun. What should be a political boon for Trump and Republicans before November’s midterm elections, considering the president’s r...
Washington Examiner
Jun 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
'Political stunt' prosecution of ICE agent for 'road rage' provokes heated DHS response
DHS accuses Minnesota officials of a political stunt over ICE agent Gregory Morgan Jr., charged with assault for allegedly pointing a gun at motorists.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 19, 2026 - foxnews.com
James Talarico is ‘exactly who he is on paper’: Guy Benson
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said Democratic Texas State Representative James Talarico, who won the Texas Senate primary race, is not going to change for voters. “This guy is exactly who he is on paper, not this new makeover version that he’s trying to thrust statewide,” Benson said on F...
Washington Examiner
Jun 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Tory byelection victory gives Badenoch vital evidence to justify abandoning net zero
While the SNP’s recent issues put off some voters, the Tories’ support for North Sea oil drilling proved more decisiveFor the first time in 50 years, the Conservatives have won a byelection in Scotland, taking Aberdeen South from the Scottish National party and giving Kemi Badenoch one of her most s...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
GOP bullish on political impact for Republicans of Trump MOU with Iran
Republicans are largely skeptical that President Trump’s deal with Iran will deliver a geopolitical win, but they are bullish about its impact on the midterms, with gas prices already dropping. One national Republican operative described feeling “relief” after the agreement, pointing to positive rea...
The Hill News
Jun 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Canada's soft-power flex
A middle power tries to thirst-trap the world.
Politics
Jun 20, 2026 - politico.com
Burnham calls for ‘new path for Britain’ as Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here:Cabinet loyalists tell PM he has weekend to set out timetable for exit‘Now is the change moment’: Burnham staff have no doubtsPodcast: will Burnham become prime minister?What would ‘change’ look like if Burnham becomes PM?David Blunkett, ...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘I’m not a Labour fan but I like Burnham’: relief in Makerfield among left, right and centre
‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce ReformHow quickly could Burnham become PM?The morning after Andy Burnham secured a landslide byelection victory in Makerfield, returning him to Westminster after nine years as Greater Manchester mayor, it is hard to avoid the ...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Local Election Victory Sparks Leadership Challenge in UK
Andy Burnham, former mayor of Manchester, has been elected to parliament and is expected to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Bloomberg New's UK politics reporter James Woolcock joins Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss this unprecedented election results with David Gura and Christina Ruffini and...
Bloomberg Politics
Jun 20, 2026 - bloomberg.com
The Brazil-Haiti match that changed the world
A United Nations-hosted friendly match between the countries in 2004 helped define Lula’s foreign policy — and reverberates in Brazil’s politics today.
Politics
Jun 19, 2026 - politico.com
Top GOP group pumps $37M into fight on key issue dominating midterm races: 'Much more to come'
The American Action Network surpassed $37 million in messaging on cost-of-living issues, highlighting conservative policies ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Man Denied N.J. Gun Permit, Largely Based on Mental Health Records + Social Media Posts
"Petitioner's testimony confirmed his 2017 confrontation with his parents, he had authored the Reddit posts, and he had publicly uttered racial slurs and had made statements about raping women."
Reason.com
Jun 19, 2026 - reason.com
ICE Largely Abandons Plan To Turn Warehouses Into Migrant Detention Facilities
The Department of Homeland Security plans to sell or offload seven warehouses it originally purchased to house migrants.
Reason.com
Jun 19, 2026 - reason.com
Peruvian Leftist Seeks to Void Overseas Votes in Tight Election
Peru’s leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez said his party will ask electoral authorities to void all overseas votes in the election, as conservative rival Keiko Fujimori edges closer to victory in the final stretch of the vote count.
Bloomberg Politics
Jun 20, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Will AOC suffer the same fate as Bernie and RFK Jr. in the next Democratic primary?
In 2016, the entrenched Democratic leadership wanted Hillary Clinton over Sanders. Got her. In 2020, they wanted Joe Biden over Sanders. Got him. In 2024, they wanted Biden and then eventually Kamala Harris over Kennedy. What will happen to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez if she runs in 2028?
The Hill News
Jun 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Relax, Panicans: Trump’s Tariffs Are Just Getting Started
The recent Supreme Court setback was expected. Now we turn to Section 301 tariffs. The post Relax, Panicans: Trump’s Tariffs Are Just Getting Started appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 20, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
The Guardian view on Labour after Makerfield: change must mean more than a new leader | Editorial
Andy Burnham has shown Labour can beat Reform. He must show that his promise of change is a programme, not another slogan for powerAndy Burnham’s triumph in the Makerfield byelection leaves the prime minister with only two options: fight openly for the Labour leadership, or leave office cleanly. The...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Where Massachusetts wants to take its Scottish love affair next
Gov. Maura Healey discussed what the Tartan Army takeover of Boston has to do with her affordability agenda.
Politics
Jun 19, 2026 - politico.com
At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
CHICAGO (AP) — At least 12 people in a crowd on a Chicago street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting, police said. The SUV drove away from the South Side neighborhood, leaving two people, both male, in critical condition following the shooting late F...
Washington Examiner
Jun 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers
Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through contested leadership raceAllies of Andy Burnham are increasingly confident of a coronation-style transfer of power after the number of MPs backing him for the Labour leadership surged following his byelection victory.Burnham...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Establishment Dems face blowback for trying to play kingmaker
Some Democratic candidates are learning the hard way that there's a cost to being party leadership's favorite in a hotly contested primary.Why it matters: This echoes the Tea Party wave that hit Republicans in the 2010s, with party outsiders harnessing primary voters' anger to win upset victories ov...
Axios
Jun 20, 2026 - axios.com
Bush Dynasty and Influential Senator's Namesake Suffer Losses in Maine Governor's Race
Two names long associated with American political prowess no longer guarantee votes, at least in Maine, where two high-profile candidates in the state’s "ranked-choice" gubernatorial primaries failed to make the grade earlier this month. The post Bush Dynasty and Influential Senator’s Namesake Suffe...
Breitbart News
Jun 20, 2026 - breitbart.com
Trump's job approval rating has dropped to 36%, a new NPR/ PBS News/Marist poll shows
President Trump's numbers are falling, as many Americans harbor concerns about the economy. His approval now stands at 36% — according to the latest NPR/ PBS News/Marist Poll — a new low.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 20, 2026 - npr.org
Matt Dunlap Wins Democratic House Primary in Maine’s Swing District
Matt Dunlap defeated a candidate backed by the House Democratic campaign arm and is set to face former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, in a competitive general election.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jun 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
Jay-Z sees yet another Black boycott as a chance for him to make money
The hip-hop legend and media mogul is partnering with Target to push out a new collector’s item: a 30th-anniversary edition of “Reasonable Doubt” on vinyl. The post Jay-Z sees yet another Black boycot...
MS NOW
Jun 20, 2026 - ms.now
AI deepfake ads invade midterm election campaigns
The midterm elections are set to be the first election cycle where Artificial Intelligence deepfakes play a significant role, a trend that will only strengthen as the country approaches election day. AI is almost exclusively used in attack ads against opponents, often portraying them as doing or say...
Washington Examiner
Jun 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Biden scores temporary court victory as Trump appointed judge delays release of Hur investigation materials
Former President Biden wins a three-week injunction blocking release of audio recordings from Special Counsel Hur's classified documents investigation.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump visits new Air Force One, a luxury gift from Qatar that will soon fly him
The 747 jumbo jet has a new blue, red and gold paint scheme preferred by the president.
Politics
Jun 19, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump says Iran missiles 'aren't the problem' after White House made them central to war rationale
Trump says Iran having missiles may be OK if neighbors have them, a different tone than officials who cited missiles as a reason for Epic Fury.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Alliances Matter
It is so obvious that I shouldn’t have to say it, but at this perilous moment in U.S. history, I […] The post Alliances Matter appeared first on No Labels.
No Labels
Jun 19, 2026 - nolabels.org
Transgender former New Hampshire state representative sentenced to 33 years for child sex abuse: report
Transgender former New Hampshire lawmaker Stacie Marie Laughton sentenced to 33 years for sexual exploitation of children at a Massachusetts daycare.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 19, 2026 - foxnews.com
Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit
Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitableHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Cabinet ministers loyal to Keir Starmer have told him he faces being forced out of office by his party if he does not set a timetable for his departure by...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Angry Brits Could Make Burnham PM—Then Turn on Him
The voters are in a state of electoral ataxia that makes political forecasting impossible. The post Angry Brits Could Make Burnham PM—Then Turn on Him appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 20, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Bernie Sanders Proposes AI Tax To Give Everyone $1,000 a Month. His Bill Would Do a Lot More Than That.
The Vermont senator's American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act would also create an entirely new regulatory regime for the tech industry.
Reason.com
Jun 19, 2026 - reason.com
Double endorsement drama: Trump backs second candidate in red state’s GOP gubernatorial runoff
Trump endorses both Wilson and Evette in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial runoff, hedging his bets ahead of the high-profile Tuesday contest.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 19, 2026 - foxnews.com
Talarico says the divide is 'top vs. bottom' — then heads to one of America's richest donor enclaves
Texas Senate nominee James Talarico reportedly attended tech fundraisers in the San Francisco Bay Area despite his anti-corporate campaign rhetoric.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jun 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the success of HBCUs
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been instrumental in providing African Americans with higher education, and have enabled them to enter the middle class and higher, benefiting both the Black community and the nation as a whole.
The Hill News
Jun 19, 2026 - thehill.com
Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U.S. government.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 19, 2026 - npr.org
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine explains why he called for abolishing the state's death penalty"
Ohio's Governor says that his state should end the death penalty. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, about why he changed his mind on a practice he once supported.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 20, 2026 - npr.org
Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about her
"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 19, 2026 - npr.org
The UK’s World Cup diplomatic mullet
British fans are soaking in the World Cup at Duke’s Grocery in Washington, D.C.
Politics
Jun 19, 2026 - politico.com
Andy Burnham has shown that he can win. But can he govern Britain? | Gaby Hinsliff
Having literally campaigned in poetry, the new Makerfield MP needs a summer of knuckling down to the small printBy the end, it had become less a byelection, more a mythical quest. Whoever could draw the sword from Makerfield’s stone – or more prosaically, beat Reform in a seat where it practically s...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
The U.S. and Iran Are Exchanging Nuclear Concessions for Economic Relief. That's Compromise, Not Surrender.
Hawks don’t understand what diplomacy is: Both sides give something up and both sides get something in return.
Reason.com
Jun 19, 2026 - reason.com
Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George Wins DC Mayoral Primary
State of the Union: Mayor Muriel Bowser has been in office for nearly a dozen years. The post Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George Wins DC Mayoral Primary appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jun 19, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Week in Politics: U.S.-Israel ties; Trump and Vance oppose ceasefire critics
President Trump and his vice-president pushed back against critics of the agreement to extend the ceasefire with Iran. Some Republican lawmakers have found the agreement wanting.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 20, 2026 - npr.org
Trump ‘loves the inflation?’ Good News — there’s plenty more coming
President Trump's claim that a peace deal with Iran will bring down inflation is unlikely, as the war's inflationary effects will persist for months after any peace agreement, and prices will only drift down like a feather.
The Hill News
Jun 20, 2026 - thehill.com
A big new test of Zohran Mamdani’s influence
State Rep. Alex Bores, a Democratic House candidate in New York, during a "Get Out the Vote" rally on the first day of early voting in New York on June 13, 2026. | Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images The latest test of the anti-establishment wave sweeping the Democratic Party comes this Tuesd...
Politics | Vox
Jun 20, 2026 - vox.com
Democrat Voting Laws Are Designed for Manipulation
Democrats want voting that is deliberately designed for post-election manipulation by political insiders to achieve desired outcomes.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jun 20, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Read the transcript of Trump's interview with "The Axios Show"
Axios' Marc Caputo:Mr. President, welcome to the Axios Show.President Trump:Thank you.Caputo:We wanted to make this more of a conversation than a typical interview where we're just going to hop around from topics to topic, and we wanted to do, Axios likes to do "1 big thing." And so the one big thin...
Axios
Jun 19, 2026 - axios.com
Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections
Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.
BBC News
Jun 19, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump endorses a second candidate in the South Carolina governor’s race
President Donald Trump is now throwing his support behind both of the remaining Republicans in the South Carolina governor’s race as he seeks to avoid the possibility of another primary setback this month
NBC News Politics
Jun 19, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Campaigns get in the game
Susan Collins and James Talarico ads are looking to capture a U.S.-Australia audience.
Politics
Jun 19, 2026 - politico.com
Fiddlers, Drunkards, Marijuana, and the Second Amendment
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Hemani.
Reason.com
Jun 19, 2026 - reason.com
A California man's case highlights gaps in care and oversight at DHS detention centers
Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 20, 2026 - npr.org
In a New York district, a fight for the future of the left
Rep. Nydia Velázquez's retirement has opened up a competitive primary in a New York City Congressional district. The race to replace her is a proxy battle about the future of the Democratic Party.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 19, 2026 - npr.org
Corbyn criticises ‘strange’ lack of policy in leadership debate and says Burnham must offer real change – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereA losing streak? Makerfield shows mounting dangers for Nigel FarageFrom Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift, the Reform leader faces challenges on several fronts, writes senior political correspondent Peter Walker.A...
Politics | The Guardian
Jun 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
A look at the relationship between Obama and Trump
President Trump did not attend the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago -- he wasn't invited. But his presence was felt in the speeches by former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jun 20, 2026 - npr.org
The Mayor Who Loves Bodegas Is Building Taxpayer-Funded Competitors
Zohran Mamdani's administration has not studied how New York City's government-backed grocery stores will affect nearby mom-and-pop outlets, which operate on thin profit margins.
Reason.com
Jun 20, 2026 - reason.com
Explosive report unearths prominent union money trail labeled a 'stunning betrayal' of MAGA members
A major railroad union is accused of funneling money to Democratic causes while sidelining MAGA members, according to a new accountability report.