Political News For 2026-07-20
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 60 articles from 19 sites. We chose these from 1486 articles found on 40 sites.
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Andy Burnham to Scrap Digital ID
He will take over at Number 10 tomorrow with plans to focus on tackling the cost of living
BBC News
Jul 19, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Socialism, El-Sayed Face Reality in Blue-Collar Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate primary campaign faces trouble as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders rally draws a surprisingly narrow base.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 19, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Give Pigs a Chance
Conservatives and liberals should unite to kill the Save Our Bacon Act. The post Give Pigs a Chance appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 19, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Troy Jackson has effectively secured the Maine Senate Democratic nomination
Jackson’s preferred delegates have won a majority of the seats at next week’s nominating convention to replace Graham Platner.
Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - politico.com
Trump's Pernicious Threat to Impose Tariffs on Canada in Response to Wildfires
The idea is simultaneously harmful and illegal.
Reason.com
Jul 18, 2026 - reason.com
Platner ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins
Troy Jackson's delegates won over 90% of slots Saturday as the progressive logger races to secure Maine's Democratic Senate nomination vs. Susan Collins.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 19, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
Canada is engulfed by more than 900 wildfires that have sent smoke into the U.S., blanketing the Midwest and Northeast and causing air quality concerns. President Trump this week threatened to impose tougher tariffs on Canada because of the smoke. But experts say a fix to the wildfires isn't simple....
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 18, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Trump said the election system is broken. What do swing voters make of the claim?
What did some swing state voters think of President Trump's primetime speech on elections?
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - npr.org
7/19: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the U.S. struck back at Iran overnight, Sen. Mark Warner joins to discuss the latest in the Middle East. Plus, CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker discuss election security.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 19, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Johnson warns America is in 'battle' against Marxism, calls for renewed focus on nation's founding principles
Mike Johnson warned at the Alliance Defending Freedom Summit that Marxism is gaining traction as Democratic Socialist-backed candidates win primaries.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 19, 2026 - foxnews.com
Six dead as Kyiv hit by largest ballistic missile attack of war with interceptor stock low
Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities were targeted with over 50 missiles in the largest ballistic missile attack of the war, killing six people, authorities said, with the low interception rate showcasing how low Ukraine’s interceptor stockpiles have grown four and a half years into its war with Russia. ...
Washington Examiner
Jul 19, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - npr.org
Trump urges Iran’s addition to Russian sanctions bill: ‘What Lindsey wanted’
President Donald Trump urged Republicans to add Iran to the Russian sanctions bill, invoking former Sen. Lindsey Graham’s memory in support. In a Sunday morning post on Truth Social, writing hours after hitting Iran in the eighth consecutive night of major strikes by U.S. Central Command forces, the...
Washington Examiner
Jul 19, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Fetterman says ‘no evidence’ of Trump administration’s noncitizen voting allegations
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said there was no evidence of the Trump administration’s allegations that noncitizens voted in the 2020 elections, rebuking the allegations made in President Donald Trump’s Thursday address to the nation. Speaking in an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union, Fetterman cit...
Washington Examiner
Jul 19, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
'Let's brew it in the United States': Teamsters target Modelo and Corona in push for Mexican beer tariffs
The Teamsters are pushing Trump to impose tariffs as high as 75% on Mexican beer imports like Modelo and Corona to protect U.S. brewery jobs.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 19, 2026 - foxnews.com
Fetterman on Trump election speech: ‘Do something positive, and you are talking about 2020’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Sunday said President Trump could “do something positive” instead of talking about the 2020 presidential election, clapping at the president’s primetime speech on Thursday about election security. “I don’t know why the president is dragging up all this stuff,” Fetterma...
The Hill News
Jul 19, 2026 - thehill.com
Ireland's World Cup play
Ireland is hoping the global sporting spotlight surrounding the World Cup will also shine on its growing sports technology industry.
Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - politico.com
Trump election speech divides a GOP wary of midterms
President Trump’s efforts to win congressional approval of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act at all costs are frustrating Republicans who see him as picking the wrong fights with his party ahead of a crucial midterm election. The frustrations were magnified by the primetime...
The Hill News
Jul 18, 2026 - thehill.com
JD Vance is taking the vice presidency in a strange new direction
The vice president is walking a delicate line between validating a paranoid worldview and praising his boss. The post JD Vance is taking the vice presidency in a strange new direction appeared first o...
MS NOW
Jul 19, 2026 - ms.now
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, according to U.S. Marshals Service
British prosecutors announced Saturday that they were seeking the brothers’ extradition on charges alleging they raped and trafficked women between 2010 and 2017. The post Social media influencers And...
MS NOW
Jul 19, 2026 - ms.now
Sunday shows preview: Trump election claims raise alarm; Iran war shows no end in sight
President Trump used his primetime address on Thursday night to revive his claims of foreign interference in U.S. elections, making headlines as lawmakers weigh the fallout from his push to overhaul the nation’s voting system. During the address, Trump claimed that China allegedly obtained hundreds ...
The Hill News
Jul 18, 2026 - thehill.com
Maine Democrat Shenna Bellows drops out of race to replace Graham Platner
She ended her Senate bid on Sunday as rival Troy Jackson consolidated support in the state’s delegation selection process.
Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - politico.com
$600,000 for a presidential pardon? Inside the growing industry of clemency lobbying
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with NOTUS reporter Jasmine Wright about the growing lobbying industry to get presidential pardons under the second Trump administration.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - npr.org
Fact-Checking Trump’s Election Security Speech
The documents released by the White House largely failed to support his claims.
The Dispatch
Jul 18, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Has Donald Trump Finally Jumped the Shark?
As multiple US TV channels refused to run the president's ramble about Chinese election interference, more Americans are learning that he cries wolf too easily, says Sean O'Grady
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 19, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Troy Jackson jumps out to big lead in race to replace Graham Platner in Maine
The progressive logger and lawmaker dominated Maine Democrats’ Saturday county meetings to pick a replacement for Platner.
Politics
Jul 18, 2026 - politico.com
Is The Hawaii Supreme Court's "Aloha Spirit" Consistent With A Republican Form Of Government?
The Hawaii Supreme Court argued the 50th state's history was inconsistent with the Second Amendment. Perhaps the Constitution is inconsistent with the "Aloha Spirit."
Reason.com
Jul 19, 2026 - reason.com
Gas prices are rising again — and so is GOP grief in the midterms
Just when Republicans thought they'd caught a break on gas prices, the collapse of President Trump's Iran deal is derailing their best chance to change the inflation story before the midterms.Why it matters: Falling gas prices are one of the most tangible ways to ease voter anger over inflation. Ren...
Axios
Jul 19, 2026 - axios.com
How soccer eclipsed separatist politics in Spain
Their regions were once known for terror and division. Now Basques and Catalans have come to dominate the Spanish squad, while influencing the game all around the world.
Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - politico.com
Georgia official discusses Trump's claims about election security
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Gabriel Sterling, of the Georgia Secretary of State's Office, about President Trump's claims about election security.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - npr.org
Burnham’s Disproportionate Misrepresentation
The prospective prime minister aims to “reform” Britain’s democracy—into a disguised permanent dictatorship. The post Burnham’s Disproportionate Misrepresentation appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 19, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Burnham to Scrap UK Digital ID to Focus on Cost of Living Policies
Andy Burnham will ditch plans for a government-issued digital ID for all British adults in a “reset of priorities” when he becomes prime minister on Monday.
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Bill Maher says ‘yes’ he could see himself voting for Vance in 2028
Comedian and HBO host Bill Maher said he could see himself voting for Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 presidential election, saying his vote is “in play” as he criticized what he views as the Democratic Party’s increasingly leftward shift. “Could you see yourself voting for JD Vance?” ABC News’s...
Washington Examiner
Jul 19, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Following Messi's lead, Milei bids to separate stadium and state
The Argentine leader won’t be at the final in New Jersey. Here’s why he’s totally fine with that.
Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - politico.com
Mamdani doubles down on democratic socialism while insisting Wall Street, business leaders can work with him
Zohran Mamdani argues democratic socialism reflects the New Deal era while insisting Wall Street and corporate leaders have nothing to fear.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 18, 2026 - foxnews.com
Push to defund Planned Parenthood turns up as policy left out of reconciliation 3.0
Anti-abortion groups are turning up their activism after a prohibition on Medicaid funding going to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood was left out of Republicans’ reconciliation 3.0 framework. The dynamic threatens to exacerbate the tension between Republicans and anti-abortion activists, w...
The Hill News
Jul 18, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump asks Congress to add Iran to Russia sanctions bill
The president’s call undermines an existing agreement with Iran aimed at ending the war as hostilities between the two countries escalate. The post Trump asks Congress to add Iran to Russia sanctions ...
MS NOW
Jul 19, 2026 - ms.now
JD Vance picks a lane — and a fight
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. JD Vance picks a la...
Washington Examiner
Jul 19, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez campaign for El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
The Aug. 4 primary fight pits progressives against establishment Democrats in a recurring refrain this election cycle. The post Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez campaign for El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race app...
MS NOW
Jul 19, 2026 - ms.now
Democrats look to World Cup watch parties to register thousands of voters
The party’s weekend campaign is a part of a broader initiative focused on young voters ahead of the midterms.
Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - politico.com
Democrats toe a line on Israel as AIPAC’s grip on Congress starts to slip
A wave of 2026 primary defeats and an extraordinary House vote suggest the consensus AIPAC long enforced on U.S.-Israel relations is breaking down. The post Democrats toe a line on Israel as AIPAC’s g...
MS NOW
Jul 19, 2026 - ms.now
Voters are struggling to keep up with Iran war’s twists and turns
Americans have grown frustrated with President Donald Trump over his handling of the war. Here’s what several said about how they’re processing the constant changes.
Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Politics chat: How much faith can you have in the country's election systems?
President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin make claims about the vulnerability of election systems in the U.S., but how true are those claims?
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - npr.org
Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’
Incoming PM will reallocate unspecified resources from unpopular plan to helping with cost of livingAndy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID cards in a “reset of priorities” when he enters Downing Street on Monday.The new Labour leader plans to redirect the resources ear...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
Rep. Ralph Norman launches campaign to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate race
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., announced Saturday that he plans to run in the special Senate primary election to fill the late GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat.
NBC News Politics
Jul 18, 2026 - nbcnews.com
AIPAC has spent a record amount on Michigan's Senate primary, the biggest test of its influence yet
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is benefiting from tens of millions in pro-Israel spending in her race to be the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan
ABC News: Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - abcnews.com
Trump Blasts ‘Sanctuary’ States, but Many Still Aid Deportations
A New York Times review of 18 states targeted by the Trump administration for their “sanctuary” policies found that all cooperate significantly with immigration authorities in cases involving violent crimes.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 19, 2026 - nytimes.com
What's the matter with Congress?
Congress was granted many powers under Article I of the Constitution. Nonetheless, in recent decades, lawmakers – including under current GOP majorities – have ceded much of their authority to the president, while Washington has been plagued by gridlock, and a sense that Congress has been marginaliz...
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 19, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Calling Cartels 'Narcoterrorists' Turns Drug Enforcement Into War Making
Brazil’s gangs show why the “narcoterrorist” label is tempting, misleading, and unlikely to stop drugs.
Reason.com
Jul 19, 2026 - reason.com
SAVE Act Is Solution to Shocking Election Integrity Disclosures
Trump released declassified documents on election integrity, highlighting alleged voting system vulnerabilities and calling for stronger election safeguards.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 19, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Trump joins Republicans calling to punish Canada for hazardous wildfire smoke in the U.S.
The president threatened to levy additional tariffs, while four House Republicans appeared to allude to Trump’s threat to annex the country. The post Trump joins Republicans calling to punish Canada f...
MS NOW
Jul 18, 2026 - ms.now
CNN’s Smerconish blasts own network, others for not airing Trump’s election speech
CNN host Michael Smerconish said major television networks acted with “condescension” by not airing President Trump’s primetime speech on election fraud on their channels, saying viewers should be trusted to evaluate the president’s remarks for themselves. Several of the nation’s biggest networks, i...
The Hill News
Jul 18, 2026 - thehill.com
Jon Ossoff, amid presidential chatter, hits Trump over elections
Sen. Jon Ossoff is going on offense against President Trump, emerging as one of the Democratic Party’s most aggressive critics on elections — an issue that hits close to home for the Georgia Democrat. Ossoff won his seat in the Senate in a runoff election held on Jan. 5, 2021 — a day before the…
The Hill News
Jul 19, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump made the World Cup another stage for his cruelty and corruption
Instead of allowing visitors to focus on the best of America, he showed them the worst of himself. The post Trump made the World Cup another stage for his cruelty and corruption appeared first on MS N...
MS NOW
Jul 19, 2026 - ms.now
From leftwing voters to unions: can Burnham win back Labour bases lost by Starmer? – visualised
As Andy Burnham enters No 10, Guardian data analysis reveals the fissures with Labour’s traditional supporters, and the traps the new PM will want to avoidKeir Starmer entered 10 Downing St on a wave of optimism after a landslide victory in the 2024 general election. His Labour party had overturned ...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
GOP midterms strategy: Make it a "hate election"
Republicans admit the GOP's midterm forecast is bleak. But they're clinging to two hopes: voters' fear and loathing of Democrats."It's going to be a hate election," a Republican tied to President Trump's political operation told Axios. "Voters have to hate the Dems more than they hate us. And we hav...
Axios
Jul 19, 2026 - axios.com
Bernie Sanders dismisses Haley Stevens, says Michigan race is against the 'billionaire class'
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Vt.-I, says Michigan's Democratic Senate primary isn't about Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., but whether the billionaire class can stop progressive candidate El-Sayed.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 18, 2026 - foxnews.com
Burnham to say UK must be honest about its challenges as he prepares to become PM
Labour leader will visit king to accept role on Monday and will start making cabinet appointments that afternoon Andy Burnham will say Britain must be honest about the challenges it faces when he becomes its sixth prime minister in a decade on Monday, as he prepares to introduce measures to ease the...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Nigel Farage admits George Cottrell paid for filming and let him use his home
Reform leader says support from fraudster before last election is ‘totally undeclarable in every single way’Nigel Farage has admitted his close friend the fraudster George Cottrell let him use one of his London homes and paid for social media filming before the last election but insisted it was “tot...