Political News For 2026-07-06
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 36 articles from 15 sites. We chose these from 1536 articles found on 40 sites.
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The Bubble Architect
The mastermind of the modern Federal Reserve passed away at 100. The post The Bubble Architect appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Mike Johnson: 14th Amendment ‘devalued’ by ‘birthright tourism’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday said “birthright tourism” has “devalued” the 14th Amendment after President Trump called on Congress to tackle the issue of birthright citizenship following the Supreme Court’s recent decision. Johnson praised Justice Clarence Thomas’s dissent against the high ...
The Hill News
Jul 5, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump's Embrace of Psychedelic Therapy Could 'Save a Lot of Lives'
Joe Rogan and military veterans advocating for suicide prevention apparently swayed the president.
Reason.com
Jul 5, 2026 - reason.com
Trump's God, guns and anticommunist Fourth of July
President Trump championed American military might, a Christian U.S. and his top legislative goal in a delayed Fourth of July speech from the National Mall, wrapping just minutes before the calendar switched to Sunday morning.The big picture: The speech caps a holiday interrupted by weather-related ...
Axios
Jul 5, 2026 - axios.com
Democrat Mallory McMorrow exits Michigan Senate race, vows to back nominee
Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the Senate race weeks ahead of the Democratic primary, narrowing the field to just two major candidates. McMorrow announced her exit in a post on social media on Sunday, thanking supporters and outlining her political journey, but not giving an exp...
Washington Examiner
Jul 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say
The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California that left a parked car with "major" damage, authorities said Saturday.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 5, 2026 - npr.org
Socialist Gains Test Democratic Party Unity
Victories by Democratic Socialist candidates are intensifying debate over the Democratic Party's ideological direction, as Dem leaders seek to balance a broader coalition while avoiding internal divisions ahead of the midterm elections. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend for this discussion are Bloomber...
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Ketanji Brown Jackson eviscerated Clarence Thomas’ ‘colorblind Constitution’ fantasy
In a 20-page concurring opinion, Jackson systematically ripped Thomas and his weirdly narrow reading of the 14th Amendment to shreds. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson eviscerated Clarence Thomas’ ‘color...
MS NOW
Jul 5, 2026 - ms.now
The rise of the right has reshaped how we think about patriotism
An international POLITICO Poll finds that the language and symbols of patriotism are intertwined with right-wing parties that have centered national identity and anti-immigration rhetoric.
Politics
Jul 5, 2026 - politico.com
Amy Coney Barrett’s birthright citizenship vote sparked a specific kind of backlash
The justice’s vote in the recent birthright case seems to have enraged some conservatives in a specific, and perhaps specifically revealing, way. The post Amy Coney Barrett’s birthright citizenship vo...
MS NOW
Jul 5, 2026 - ms.now
Keep the LGBT ‘Pride’ movement away from children
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. LGBT “Pride” month ...
Washington Examiner
Jul 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Bill Clinton blasts Trump as Americans mark nation's 250th anniversary
Bill Clinton took an apparent swipe at Trump during an America250 celebration in Philadelphia, warning of threats to democracy and institutions.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 5, 2026 - foxnews.com
Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary
The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 5, 2026 - nytimes.com
Politics chat: Trump's July 4 speech, financial disclosures; Supreme Court rulings
We take a look at President Trump's July 4th speech, as well as his reluctance to sign the bipartisan housing bill intended to help make homes affordable for Americans.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 5, 2026 - npr.org
5 governor’s seats most likely to flip
Three dozen states are holding elections for governor in November, teeing up a test in several of the battleground states President Trump won in 2024. Swing states like Nevada, Georgia and Wisconsin are key bellwethers for the national mood around the White House, the economy and the political parti...
The Hill News
Jul 4, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America’s ‘joyous’ 250th anniversary
“I’m not going to let some rain stop our 250th,” Trump said in a social media post announcing his plans to still deliver his speech after rain delays. The post Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship...
MS NOW
Jul 5, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
Critics say the administration is weakening public safety. Proponents say regulations would be where they were before President Joseph R. Biden took office.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 5, 2026 - nytimes.com
Before the Boston Tea Party, there were New Hampshire's Pine Tree Riots
Gov. Kelly Ayotte says the Pine Tree Riot in New Hampshire predated the Boston Tea Party and may have inspired the famous colonial protest.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 5, 2026 - foxnews.com
Netanyahu government says it will defy Israel’s Supreme Court, escalating crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet unanimously decided to defy Israel’s Supreme Court for the first time in the nation’s history, escalating its constitutional crisis. In parallel to the regional wars Israel has been fighting, Netanyahu has also been embroiled in an escalating domes...
Washington Examiner
Jul 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Mike Johnson on democratic socialist candidates: ‘There are many Mamdanis popping up’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday said “there are many Mamdanis popping up,” referring to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) in talking about democratic socialists winning recent Democratic state primaries. Johnson echoed President Trump’s claim that “communism” is a threat to the country. ...
The Hill News
Jul 5, 2026 - thehill.com
America Was Not Founded by 'Tariff Men,' Contrary to This Painting in Trump's White House
Free trade is "a direct affront to our Founding Fathers," President Donald Trump said during his first presidential campaign.
Reason.com
Jul 5, 2026 - reason.com
Collins dominates Platner on World Cup ad spending
Political campaigns spend big on TV advertising during the tournament.
Politics
Jul 4, 2026 - politico.com
Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com
America's Next 250 Years Begin In the Classroom
The Education Freedom Tax Credit launching in 2027 could reshape school choice by empowering charitable giving to fund scholarship organizations.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 5, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Expert who fled Cuba warns of ‘vicious cycle’ that will lead to ‘communists in double digits’ in Congress
Mike Gonzalez, who fled communist Cuba, warns a vicious cycle of socialist candidates winning could put communists in double digits in Congress.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 5, 2026 - foxnews.com
Exclusive: Trump says Netanyahu "knows who the boss is" ahead of possible WH visit
President Trump told Axios Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked him for a meeting at the White House, and that it could take place as early as next week after Trump returns from the NATO summit."We get along very good. [Netanyahu] knows who the boss is," Trump said in a brie...
Axios
Jul 4, 2026 - axios.com
Wes Moore distances from democratic socialist ideas: ‘I do not prescribe to an ideology’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) distanced himself from some of the ideas previously promoted by democratic socialist candidates, saying he does not “prescribe to an ideology.” Fox News’s Shannon Bream listed various ideas advocated by democratic socialists who have notched electoral wins in recent prima...
The Hill News
Jul 5, 2026 - thehill.com
No Shoes, No Service, Even if You Claim a Disability
From Wednesday's decision by Judge Rebecca Pennell in Niederquell v. Dosanjh Enterps.: The primary issue before the Court is whether… The post No Shoes, No Service, Even if You Claim a Disability appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Jul 5, 2026 - reason.com
‘Communist menace in our land’: Trump’s July 4 rallying cry to America
Ahead of his planned speech on the National Mall, the president framed the upcoming midterm elections as a battle against communism. The post ‘Communist menace in our land’: Trump’s July 4 rallying cr...
MS NOW
Jul 4, 2026 - ms.now
Wins by the far-left set up challenge for Hakeem Jeffries
The growing wave of primary victories by democratic socialists is poised to pose a major challenge for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) if Democrats retake the House in the midterms. He will likely need to contend with an increasingly restive and energized left flank as he mounts a bid...
The Hill News
Jul 5, 2026 - thehill.com
Could Farage quit? Questions swirl over Reform UK leader’s future
Farage is under pressure over £5m gift, byelection losses and rise of rival Restore but allies say exit speculation is ‘wishful thinking’“Of course he’s tired. He’s just done two months campaigning every day on the road, it would be weird if he wasn’t. But that doesn’t mean he’s going to quit,” says...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Iran Negotiations Day 17: Huge Crowds Turn out for Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran
State of the Union: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized what he called “the war-addicted current Israeli government,” in response to threats by Israeli lawmakers. The post Iran Negotiations Day 17: Huge Crowds Turn out for Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran appeared first on The American Co...
The American Conservative
Jul 4, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
In Mount Rushmore speech, Trump veers from U.S. exceptionalism to warnings about communism
President Trump ushered in America's 250th anniversary with a darkly political speech that swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have given to mark Independence Day.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 4, 2026 - npr.org
Platner’s primary win leaves some Democratic women with a tough choice
In Maine, Graham Platner’s campaign for U.S. Senate is forcing a reckoning among the women who would usually back the Democratic candidate. The post Platner’s primary win leaves some Democratic women ...
MS NOW
Jul 5, 2026 - ms.now
Trump Cabinet official defends white nationalist July 4 march: ‘Free speech’
A group of masked men, styled in the uniforms worn by the group Patriot Front, marched near the Capitol. The post Trump Cabinet official defends white nationalist July 4 march: ‘Free speech’ appeared ...