Political News For 2026-07-16
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 111 articles from 24 sites. We chose these from 1529 articles found on 39 sites.
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What Has Heller Wrought In 18 Years?
"In nearly two decades, very little about the practical right to keep and bear arms has changed."
Reason.com
Jul 15, 2026 - reason.com
In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 14, 2026 - npr.org
‘Sport is not war.’ Except when Argentina plays England.
For many Argentinians, Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against England is a chance to restore national pride lost in the 1982 Falklands War.
Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - politico.com
CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz faced questions in Senate hearing
Trump's nominee faces the Senate health committee for her confirmation hearing on July 15. If confirmed, she will lead an agency dealing with workforce and leadership shortages and new layers of political review.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - npr.org
Todd Blanche confirmation hearing turns to Smith bombshells: ‘Did Jack Smith read my emails?’
Senate Republicans used Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation hearing on Wednesday to amplify the fresh revelation that former special counsel Jack Smith’s team accessed text messages involving 44 members of Congress during its investigation into President Donald Trump. “Did Jack Smith read m...
Washington Examiner
Jul 15, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Indiana senator’s bill would codify Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Indiana Republican Sen. Jim Banks on Monday introduced a bill that would codify President Trump’s Day 1 executive order reshaping the definition of birthright citizenship in the U.S. The Citizenship Act of 2026 requires that any person who enters the U.S. “without authorization or for the purpose of...
The Hill News
Jul 14, 2026 - thehill.com
European Commission Moves Us One Step Closer to the End of the Open Internet
It's coming faster than you might think.
Reason.com
Jul 15, 2026 - reason.com
Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham
The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics.
BBC News
Jul 14, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Fed Chair Warsh condemns inflation while dodging on hikes
In his first hearing since starting the job, the Federal Reserve chair promised lawmakers he would “deliver price stability” but took pains to avoid specifying what that means for rates.
Semafor
Jul 14, 2026 - semafor.com
Clayton faces questions about election integrity, vows to enhance trust in DNI
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 15, 2026 - cbsnews.com
2028 Dem hopefuls torched over webinars teaching illegal immigrants how to 'defy' ICE
Markwayne Mullin blasts Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gavin Newsom for hosting webinars and sharing resources he says help illegal immigrants defy ICE.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
This Private School Had Students Scrub Floors and Attack a Fellow Classmate. The State Still Funds It.
The post This Private School Had Students Scrub Floors and Attack a Fellow Classmate. The State Still Funds It. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 15, 2026 - propublica.org
Ocasio-Cortez urges caution to media ahead of Trump’s Thursday speech about elections
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged caution to the media over President Trump’s upcoming speech about election integrity. “I don’t think that we should be contributing to any platforming of lies about our election,” Ocasio-Cortez told journalist Pablo Manríquez in a clip posted to the socia...
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
Senate faces 'come-to-Jesus' moment on Trump's election priority under GOP's new plan
Republicans aim to pass election integrity measures through budget reconciliation by offering states grant funding to enforce voter ID requirements.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Biden teases new memoir slated for post-midterm release
Former President Biden on Wednesday revealed plans for a new memoir reflecting on his single term in the White House, with the book set to hit shelves just weeks after the midterm elections. The memoir, “Promise Me, America,” will offer his first-person account of the defining moments of his preside...
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
Dangote refinery eyes pricing products in dollars over naira
The refinery agreed in 2024 to set depot prices in the local currency following a government deal that involved sourcing crude oil domestically.
Semafor
Jul 15, 2026 - semafor.com
Maine Democrats aren’t coalescing behind a Graham Platner replacement
Platner’s former volunteers and supporters are splitting across a number of the newly-announced Senate candidates to succeed him.
Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - politico.com
Canadian woman taken to Delaney Hall by ICE after slapping teenagers wearing Trump shirts
A Canadian woman accused of slapping a teenage girl wearing clothing in support of President Donald Trump at the Jersey Shore was transferred to Delaney Hall by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after her arrest on assault and child endangerment charges. Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, was arrested Monday in ...
Washington Examiner
Jul 15, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Democrats wage a new campaign culture war with the alpha left
The old divisions reopened between the party’s establishment and its swaggering young progressives won’t heal easily, despite Graham Platner’s exit.
Semafor
Jul 15, 2026 - semafor.com
Ossoff predicts Trump’s primetime address will be a ‘pretext for an abuse of federal power’
Sen. Jon Ossoff told MS NOW that he thinks the president will “lay the groundwork for some kind of potential challenge to the results” of November’s midterms. The post Ossoff predicts Trump’s primetim...
MS NOW
Jul 15, 2026 - ms.now
Scoop: Trump tells Netanyahu to move forces out of Syria and Lebanon
President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call Thursday that Israel should start redeploying its forces out of Syria and urged him to do the same in Lebanon, according to U.S. and Israeli officials. Why it matters: Three months ahead of an election that is existe...
Axios
Jul 14, 2026 - axios.com
Trump Administration Launches Crackdown on Teacher Sexual Misconduct Following KQED-ProPublica Investigation
The post Trump Administration Launches Crackdown on Teacher Sexual Misconduct Following KQED-ProPublica Investigation appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 14, 2026 - propublica.org
Do Michigan Democrats Want Populism or Pragmatism?
The state’s Senate primary pits progressive Abdul El-Sayed against the more traditional Rep. Haley Stevens.
The Dispatch
Jul 15, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Birthright Primary Participation | Interview: Seth Masket
‘It will shock you how much this never happened.’
The Dispatch
Jul 15, 2026 - thedispatch.com
The Baby Out With The Bathwater?
USAID was more than the charity work it was known for. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) delivered food, […] The post The Baby Out With The Bathwater? appeared first on No Labels.
No Labels
Jul 15, 2026 - nolabels.org
House G.O.P. Releases Budget to Unlock $95 Billion for Iran War and SAVE Act
The plan faces a rocky path amid Republican divisions and would pave the way for votes months before the midterm elections to fund a war that polls show is deeply unpopular.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s farewell: a dignified departure and a necessary one | Editorial
The outgoing prime minister was on good form during his sometimes emotional last PMQs. But Labour MPs were right that change was neededMercifully for a prime minister whose defenestration was swift and brutal after Labour’s catastrophic local election results in May, Sir Keir Starmer’s valedictory w...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Swing-state poll spells trouble for far left as Schumer-backed candidate dominates with critical voting blocs
Haley Stevens leads Abdul El-Sayed by seven points in the Michigan Senate primary as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez head to the state.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Liz Truss’s Shadow over Andy Burnham
Next week, Andy Burnham, the left-leaning former mayor of Manchester, will replace Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom’s prime minister. He will do so not only at a time when the UK’s politics is coming to resemble that of Italy as underlined by the fact that he will be the sixth UK prime minister in...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Jul 14, 2026 - aei.org
Imam who prayed before Congress faces formal rebuke after celebrating Graham's death
Rep. Beth Van Duyne introduced a resolution condemning Imam Omar Suleiman for celebrating Sen. Lindsey Graham's death over his support for Israel.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Platner Was Toxic. But Democrats Could Learn From His Politics.
His progressive, populist message was able to occupy a kind of middle ground in the party’s primary electorate.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 14, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Fetterman downplays GOP fundraising partnership and dodges reelection plans
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) rejected the notion of any “sinister” plot behind his new joint fundraising venture with Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA), a rare cross-party ordeal that was met with fresh fury and speculation from Democrats that the centrist could switch parties. “It’s nothing sinister,” Fette...
Washington Examiner
Jul 15, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
ICE shootings derail Trump’s PR campaign to soften the image of his mass deportation push
Backlash to Trump’s immigration crackdown after the killing of two American citizens in January didn’t alter the administration’s policy, only its PR campaign. The post ICE shootings derail Trump’s PR...
MS NOW
Jul 15, 2026 - ms.now
ICE Agent Kills Driver in Maine
State of the Union: The shooting has provoked protests and remains under active investigation. The post ICE Agent Kills Driver in Maine appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 14, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Sanders-backed progressives try to make AI the new AIPAC
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Tuesday moratorium on data centers follows a growing campaign on the left to harness grassroots opposition to the projects.
Semafor
Jul 14, 2026 - semafor.com
The Fed's Tough Mission
Plus: More strikes on Iran, Nayib Bukele runs for a third consecutive term, private dinosaur-bone ownership, and more...
Reason.com
Jul 15, 2026 - reason.com
Democrats face test over future of party in Michigan Senate primary
Democrats increasingly see Michigan’s Senate race as the first major test in the party’s fight over its identity as it looks beyond the midterms to the presidential race in 2028. The primary battle between Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and Abdul El-Sayed (D), who is backed by progressives including ...
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
Do Michigan Democrats Want Populism or Pragmatism?
The state's Senate primary pits progressive Abdul El-Sayed against the more traditional Rep. Haley Stevens.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 15, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Powerful LGBTQ+ group's endorsements could tank vulnerable Dems over radical youth trans agenda
The Human Rights Campaign endorsed 29 candidates in battleground districts for 2026, raising questions about alignment with the group's stances.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Democrats press intel nominee Jay Clayton in tense confirmation hearing
Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, faced sharp questions from Democratic senators Wednesday about Trump’s attempts to revive investigations into the 2020 election. Clayton’s confirmation is essential to reauthorizing the U.S.’s foreign spy powers, which exp...
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
Key House Democrats voice support for amendment to cancel Israel defense funding
The announcements reflect a growing disconnect between the Democratic establishment, with its long-standing support for the U.S. ally, and the party’s left wing.
Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Fed's Warsh stays mum on rate plans, pledges price stability
Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh told Congress Tuesday that the central bank remains determined to bring inflation back to target, but declined to offer any hint about whether that could require higher interest rates.Why it matters: Warsh is trying to break with the Fed's post-financial crisis h...
Axios
Jul 14, 2026 - axios.com
House Republicans push for $95B for Iran war, election measures and farm aid
House Republicans kicked off their plans for a third reconciliation bill for $90 billion in new money for the military during the Iran war and election-related measures.
NBC News Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Jay Clayton Faces Tough Questions in Hearing Over 2020 Election
His nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community comes as the White House pushes to use declassified intelligence to show concerns about election security.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Exclusive: Bank of America CEO bullish on economy powered by spending
Affordability pain is real, but resilient consumers are still infusing money into the economy, Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, said at the Axios House News Shapers summit in Washington, D.C.Why it matters: The U.S. economy sits on a remarkably durable foundation, supporting consumer spending...
Axios
Jul 15, 2026 - axios.com
Is there a single Republican on Capitol Hill today willing to speak up to Trump?
In today’s edition of The Tea: Joe on Johan Sebastián Guerrero’s killing, Americans’ confidence in core U.S. institutions at all-time low, and more. The post Is there a single Republican on Capitol Hi...
MS NOW
Jul 15, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s Efforts to Impose Federal Authority Over Elections See Mixed Results
Court decisions have impeded most of the president’s attempts to shape how elections are conducted, but he keeps trying.
The Dispatch
Jul 15, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Trump’s Labor strike force deploys to New York to weed out staggering $2 million per day in fraud
New York drains nearly $2 million a day in unemployment fraud, prompting an unprecedented DOL strike team deployment with embedded special agents.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Jack Smith thrust back into spotlight at Blanche hearing over exposed senators’ messages
Sen. John Kennedy demanded answers on whether Jack Smith read his emails and shared them with Attorney General Garland during the confirmation hearing.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump will speak on elections in Thursday primetime address
The speech comes as President Trump has escalated calls for Republicans to pass tighter federal voting rules for November's midterm elections.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - npr.org
France gives final approval to assisted-dying bill
France’s National Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life care. The lower house of parliament approved the measure in a 291-241 vote, after backing it in three previous...
Washington Examiner
Jul 15, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Kemi declares war on net zero – and what remains of her party
Badenoch’s ideological purge gathers pace as moderates are cast out and the Tories edge ever closer to political extinctionYou have to hand it to Kemi Badenoch. She doesn’t take any prisoners. While the rest of us have been trying to survive a heatwave and are wondering if air-con may be needed for ...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 14, 2026 - theguardian.com
Congress did its job on housing. Now, let’s get to work.
Congress recently enacted the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan law designed to modernize financing tools and remove regulatory barriers to address the national housing affordability crisis.
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
The Trump Admin’s Slow Breakup with María Corina Machado
The administration can’t play both sides forever. The post The Trump Admin’s Slow Breakup with María Corina Machado appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 15, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
England-Argentina dominates Keir Starmer’s final parliament grilling
World Cup chatter was the top topic at the outgoing prime minister's appearance in the House of Commons.
Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - politico.com
Nominee for top intel post faces lawmakers eager to see him replace the current leader
Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing comes amid growing concern among Democrats that the Trump administration will try to use the intelligence agencies to interfere with the midterm elections.
NBC News Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - nbcnews.com
West African photo project maps climate change solutions
The project uses imagined climate-adapted photos of areas that have already been hard hit by sea-level rise, flooding, and coastal erosion.
Semafor
Jul 15, 2026 - semafor.com
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his high-stakes confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permanently.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - npr.org
The National Guard cannot serve two masters
The National Guard should be restored to its primary historical purpose as a domestic emergency force first and a state-based strategic reserve second.
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
'A big effing deal': Graham's final mission moves forward after his death
Hours before Lindsey Graham's death, the White House backed his Russia sanctions package. Now a bipartisan Senate group has unveiled the sweeping bill.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
House Democratic leaders face rare divide over vote to cut off U.S. aid to Israel
House Democrats' internal split over a vote to cut off U.S. aid to Israel has extended to leadership, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) planning to vote differently.Why it matters: Such a divergence between the caucus' top two leaders is exceed...
Axios
Jul 15, 2026 - axios.com
FBI Has Looked at Using Questionable AI Tech to Review Signatures on Seized Mail-In Ballots
The post FBI Has Looked at Using Questionable AI Tech to Review Signatures on Seized Mail-In Ballots appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 15, 2026 - propublica.org
WATCH: Byron Donalds brushes off GOP debate demands as rivals lag far behind in polls
Byron Donalds says his GOP rivals remain in single digits as he holds roughly 50% in polls, defending his refusal to debate before Florida's primary.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump's 'third world' travel ban could become permanent if firebrand Republican lawmaker gets her way
Nancy Mace's bill would bar travelers from 39 countries across the Caribbean, Middle East and Africa, codifying Trump's sweeping travel ban.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
RNC chair says left in ‘death spiral’ with ‘mini-Mamdanis’
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters on Wednesday said the political left is in a “death spiral” with “mini-Mamdanis” running and winning Democratic primaries across the country, referring to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D). “Keep on electing them because they’re giving us a ...
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
Montana Dem running as blue-collar smokejumper spent years lobbying for far-left groups
Sam Forstag is running in Montana as a working-class candidate but records show his lobbying history supports far-left policies like trans procedures for minors and allowing drag shows in schools.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Demand to end 'scam' visa program replacing American workers surges, West Virginia congressman reveals
Rep. Riley Moore calls the H-1B visa program a "scam" against the American worker and reveals growing Republican support to abolish it completely.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Musk dumps $5 million in Ramaswamy’s campaign despite DOGE fallout
Elon Musk has donated $5 million to a super PAC backing Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor, despite the pair’s publicized falling out last year after Ramaswamy was initially tapped to help Musk lead President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative. The recently discl...
Washington Examiner
Jul 15, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Budget Consequences of Graham's Sudden Departure
Trump's effort to use budget reconciliation for his scheme to take over elections now becomes even more of a stretch.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 15, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Live Hill Nation Summit updates: McMahon says Education Dept. a ‘pass through’ for money; Oz, Fetterman to speak
The second Hill Nation Summit on Wednesday in Washington has convened a bipartisan gathering of lawmakers and administration officials to dive into conversation with journalists from The Hill and NewsNation. With less than four months until the midterm elections, what are candidates saying about aff...
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
Did a "Minneapolis Effect" and Later De-Policing Cause Firearms Crimes to Spike in 2020?
My essay on the topic collects the available empirical research. There is support for the theory that, as police across the nation pulled back from some forms of proactive policing after protests surrounding George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis, homicides and gun violence increased as a result.
Reason.com
Jul 14, 2026 - reason.com
Trump's DNI pick Jay Clayton locks horns with Democratic senator in fiery confirmation hearing clash
Jay Clayton faces the Senate Intelligence Committee for his DNI confirmation hearing weeks after Trump derailed the initial process on Truth Social.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Schumer's mentor pushed birthright citizenship crackdown. Now Moreno dares Democrats to reject it.
Sen. Bernie Moreno will circulate a bill mirroring a 1993 Harry Reid proposal to redefine birthright citizenship and cut immigration.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Gov. Hochul orders a pause on data centers in New York for up to a year
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an order pausing construction of large data centers — the first statewide pause in the country.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 14, 2026 - npr.org
House Republicans unveil $95B reconciliation package framework
House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a budget framework for a roughly $95 billion reconciliation package that would provide funding for defense, farm aid and state efforts to implement voter ID requirements in elections. The resolution marks the opening salvo in Republicans’ effort to use the bud...
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
Scottish independents should back England, needles conservative leader
The suggestion got a chilly reception from Scottish MPs.
Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - politico.com
Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general
Blanche won Senate confirmation early in President Trump's second term to serve as the No. 2 official at the Justice Department. Now he's facing a contentious hearing as he seeks the top job.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - npr.org
NY enacts data center moratorium
The move signals growing mainstream political pushback to unchecked AI growth in the US.
Semafor
Jul 14, 2026 - semafor.com
Reviews of "House of the Dragon" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"
Catching up with developments in the cinematic Game of Thrones/House of Ice and Fire Universe.
Reason.com
Jul 14, 2026 - reason.com
DDHQ forecasts Democratic House, 50-50 Senate in November
Democrats are in position to win the House this fall while the Senate is on track to hold a 50-50 partisan split, according to a new forecast from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) that paints a highly competitive picture of the midterm fight for control of Congress. Just more than 100 days out from the el...
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
U.S. Home Prices Hit All-Time High
State of the Union: Median existing home prices rose above $440,000 amidst political debate over “affordability politics.” The post U.S. Home Prices Hit All-Time High appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 14, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift came after saying he needed ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP
Politician spoke to senior figures in Reform in March 2024 about covering lost earnings, sources tell the GuardianNigel Farage told senior figures in Reform UK he would need “a million a year” to cover lost earnings if he stood for parliament in the 2024 general election, sources have told the Guard...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 15, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump reverses DHS policy, orders ICE to resume vehicle stops after one-day pause
Trump ordered DHS to reverse its pause on ICE traffic stops, calling them one of the agency's most important crime-fighting tools in a social media post.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 15, 2026 - foxnews.com
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on the confirmation hearing for AG nominee Todd Blanche
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff what he plans to ask Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - npr.org
Blanche’s Family Ties to Gun Industry Are Likely to Raise Questions
Democrats and gun control advocates are concerned that his comments about Check-Mate Industries, a company led by his mother-in-law that manufactures magazines, reveal a conflict of interest.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
Elon Musk’s $1M Wisconsin voter giveaway likely was illegal, panel finds
A bipartisan elections panel found that billionaire Elon Musk likely violated Wisconsin’s election bribery law when he handed out $1 million checks to voters during the state’s Supreme Court election last year. The Wisconsin Election Committee voted 5-1 last week to refer two complaints against Musk...
The Hill News
Jul 14, 2026 - thehill.com
No Clear Evidence Religion Is ‘Bigger and Stronger’ in U.S., Despite Trump Claim
President Donald Trump said at a June faith conference that “religion is back in our country, bigger and stronger than it has been in many, many years” and “it’s going up." The statement is misleading, as multiple surveys show lower religious affiliation and engagement than in past years -- despite ...
FactCheck.org
Jul 15, 2026 - factcheck.org
Big day for a British Overseas Territory (no, not that one)
The 118-year-old border between Gibraltar and Spain will disappear on Wednesday.
Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - politico.com
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.15.26: Maine Democrats to appear in hastily arranged debate
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.15.26: Maine Democrats to appear in hastily arranged debate appeared first on MS N...
MS NOW
Jul 15, 2026 - ms.now
The Government Doesn't Know Whether You Need Antidepressants
Against the new war on SSRIs.
Reason.com
Jul 15, 2026 - reason.com
A French Rebirth?
Fourth time’s a charm for Marine Le Pen. The post A French Rebirth? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 15, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
‘We can keep doing this': Ossoff questions Jay Clayton over who the 2020 presidential election
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., questioned Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as Director of National Intelligence, on who he believed won the 2020 presidential election. Clayton repeatedly faced questions from lawmakers throughout the confirmation hearing with the Senate Intelligence Co...
NBC News Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says
The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk broke state law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election
ABC News: Politics
Jul 14, 2026 - abcnews.com
FIFA Changed Soccer's Rules for Americans—and We Love It
Plus: a survey on fixing soccer, the Home Run Derby’s format changes again, and a goal you have to see to believe
Reason.com
Jul 14, 2026 - reason.com
Trump relished in being compared to dictators like Hitler and Stalin, journalist says
The New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a "great man of history" during his second term. Swan's new book, written with Maggie Haberman, is Regime Change.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - npr.org
Why is the World Cup match between England and Argentina so politically fraught?
The World Cup is no stranger to political undertones, but Wednesday’s semifinal between England and Argentina is a whole different ballgame. The match will be played Wednesday in Atlanta, but the thoughts of each team and a host of fans will be 6,100 miles southeast, on an island archipelago 300 mil...
Washington Examiner
Jul 15, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Bollywood just surrendered to censorship. Hollywood could be next.
President Donald Trump shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a bilateral meeting as part of the G7 summit, in Evian, France, on June 17, 2026. | Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images In 2023, the Indian director Honey Trehan was on the verge of a breakthrough. His film Punjab ’9...
Politics | Vox
Jul 15, 2026 - vox.com
Biden Will Release Memoir Just After the November Midterms
The former president announced that the book, “Promise Me, America,” will come out on Nov. 17, and will cover the tumultuous events of his presidency as well as his re-election bid.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 15, 2026 - nytimes.com
PPI data lowers market odds of interest rate increases this year
Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh is testifying on Capitol Hill for the second day Wednesday, this time before the Senate Banking Committee.The combination of a few comments he made in Tuesday's hearing before the House and good June inflation data now in hand suggests a rate increase is unlikely...
Axios
Jul 15, 2026 - axios.com
Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 15, 2026 - cbsnews.com
El-Sayed releases tax return ahead of primary
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed released his 2025 federal tax returns on Wednesday following pressure from primary opponent U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
The Hill News
Jul 15, 2026 - thehill.com
Amy Klobuchar ‘equally as incompetent’ and ‘corrupt’ as Tim Walz: Trump
President Donald Trump took a shot at Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on Wednesday just after picking his own horse in Minnesota’s gubernatorial race. “Amy Klobuchar, the lightly respected Senator from Minnesota, is running for Governor to take the place of the current Corrupt and Incompetent Tim Walz,” T...
Washington Examiner
Jul 15, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Young people don’t want to run for office because they fear being killed
The casket for state Rep. Melissa Hortman arrives at the Basilica of St. Mary for her funeral on June 28, 2025, in Minneapolis. | Joshua Lott/Washington Post via Getty Images It’s been just over a year since a shooter in Minnesota attacked two Democratic state lawmakers and their families in their...