Political News For 2026-07-22

Thune says he won’t endorse ‘at the moment’ in South Carolina Senate race

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters he won’t endorse a primary candidate to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for a full term.  “I’m not endorsing at the moment,” Thune said.  Thune and Republican leaders in the Senate are usually key backers for GOP Senate candidat...

The Hill News

Jul 20, 2026 - thehill.com

‘Misleading voters’: Ossoff warns donors he’s falling behind despite leading Senate fundraising

Jon Ossoff claims his fundraising is faltering in urgent emails to supporters, despite raising $68.7 million and holding $42.6 million in cash on hand.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Republican Rep María Elvira Salazar declares, 'After Cuba, Nicaragua is next'

Criticizing Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., said in a post on X that "After Cuba, Nicaragua is next."

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Banks pay backhanded compliments to private credit

By putting their own balance sheets and brand names behind these deals, banks are validating the very underwriting they’ve spent months criticizing for being full of cockroaches.

Semafor

Jul 21, 2026 - semafor.com

How Republicans Turned Olive Garden Into a Voter ID Talking Point

Republicans claim that Olive Garden polices its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl more tightly than the United States does its elections. It’s not that simple.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - nytimes.com

SCOTUS Said You Can't Lose Gun Rights for Smoking Pot. But You Could Still Lose a Government License To Work.

An old drug conviction could still stop you from waxing eyebrows, cutting hair, or giving massages.

Reason.com

Jul 20, 2026 - reason.com

Nicaraguan Leader Slammed by Washington After Ending Elections

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega drew sharp criticism from Washington after saying the country would no longer hold elections, cementing the family dictatorship he has spent decades building.

Bloomberg Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Andy Burnham promised urgent action on the cost of living – the heat is now on chancellor John Healey to deliver it | Alfie Stirling

The PM and the new boss at the Treasury face an even trickier task than their predecessors. They need a good plan, and we have oneAlfie Stirling is an economist and director of policy at the Joseph Rowntree FoundationAs Keir Starmer found, it takes more than words alone to warm a tepid bath. Voters ...

Politics | The Guardian

Jul 21, 2026 - theguardian.com

Sen. Chris Murphy on the Iran war and Pete Hegseth's upcoming Senate testimony

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., about the escalating war in the Middle East and the testimony of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in front of a Senate panel on Tuesday.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - npr.org

Officer who stopped White House Correspondents’ Association dinner attack to receive award

The White House Correspondents’ Association will give an award to the Secret Service officer who helped put a stop to the gunman who attempted to rush its annual dinner in April. Victor Gonzales, the Secret Service officer who stopped alleged gunman Cole Allen from barging into the White House Corre...

Washington Examiner

Jul 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Darline Graham starts locking in support from Senate Republican leaders

She’s facing two sitting House members in the race for the party’s November nomination.

Semafor

Jul 20, 2026 - semafor.com

Will a Sex Scandal Involving Mark Lamb Matter in Arizona GOP House Primary?

The contest in a deeply religious part of the state is a test of the power of a Trump endorsement.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jul 20, 2026 - nytimes.com

New Jersey removes 6,600 people from voter rolls who were eligible to cast a ballot for 2024 election

New Jersey announced that it removed 6,600 noncitizens from its voter rolls who were registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate'

The Reform UK leader says the public want a vote on the new PM's 10-year plan.

BBC News

Jul 21, 2026 - bbc.co.uk

Trump Pushes Chinese Election Threat, but Files Show Russia’s Heavy Hand

Intelligence documents that the White House released to back up President Trump’s claims about China highlight Russian efforts to influence U.S. elections.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - nytimes.com

Trump’s election denial is creating a trap for this Arizona candidate

Republicans like Rep. Andy Biggs would like to change the subject, but the president won’t let them. The post Trump’s election denial is creating a trap for this Arizona candidate appeared first on MS...

MS NOW

Jul 21, 2026 - ms.now

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on dairy, alcohol, and cars from Canada

The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on three categories of imports from Canada, dairy, alcohol, and cars, citing discriminatory actions. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on how Trump is also considering additional tariffs due to the Canadian wildfires.

NBC News Politics

Jul 20, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Key Arizona primaries to watch today

Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jul 21, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Case of Alaska Pilot Whose $95,000 Plane Was Seized Over a 6-Pack of Beer

Ken Jouppi's Eighth Amendment challenge asks the Court to decide whether a fine must be proportional to the gravity of the crime.

Reason.com

Jul 21, 2026 - reason.com

Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM

The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.

BBC News

Jul 21, 2026 - bbc.co.uk

Senate Democrat proposes universal healthcare for kids

Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., is pitching universal health care coverage for children at birth.

Semafor

Jul 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Senate watches the House on reconciliation 3.0

Senate Republicans are warming to the idea of using a third reconciliation package to replenish the Pentagon's depleted weapons stocks.Why it matters: They still view reconciliation 3.0 as Plan B.For now, though, they're willing to let House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attempt the legislative equiv...

Axios

Jul 21, 2026 - axios.com

Carney blasts new Trump tariffs: ‘Direct violation’ of trade deal 

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke out Monday after the Trump administration announced a new 50 percent tariff on a range of exports from the U.S.’s northern neighbor. President Trump signed three orders in total, accusing the country of “discriminatory” trade policies.  Carney slammed the ne...

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump's DNI pick clears key hurdle, reviving path for nation's top anti-terror surveillance program

Jay Clayton advanced by the Senate Intelligence Committee in a 9-8 vote, setting up a full Senate battle over the Director of National Intelligence role.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump administration consults unused 1930s law for tariff playbook

The Trump administration keeps finding new ways to wage trade wars. As one novel tariff authority nears its expiration, it's testing another — threatening huge duties on Canadian goods under a never-before-used law.Why it matters: The administration's willingness to test new trade authorities makes ...

Axios

Jul 21, 2026 - axios.com

With his nomination all but secured, Troy Jackson begins march to try to defeat Susan Collins

With Jackson’s top challengers having dropped out, this week’s convention has instead become the unofficial start of the general election. The post With his nomination all but secured, Troy Jackson be...

MS NOW

Jul 21, 2026 - ms.now

What Trump didn’t say about election interference

Donald Trump's recent speech regarding the 2020 election was criticized for failing to provide proof of election interference while contradicting official U.S. intelligence assessments.

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards gifted pink and blue handguns to young female staffers

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) gave two young female staffers each a personalized handgun as a present while they worked in his office in 2024, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the gifts.Why it matters: The guns, and a surprise musical performance organized by the congressman, are addi...

Axios

Jul 20, 2026 - axios.com

Trump Plans to Impose New Illegal Tariffs on Canada

The 50% tariffs on many Canadian imports are based on the long-defunct Section 338 of the notorious Smoot-Hawley tariff act.

Reason.com

Jul 21, 2026 - reason.com

Democrat New Jersey governor says thousands of noncitizens discovered on voter rolls, purged

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a software error in New Jersey's motor vehicle system registered roughly 6,600 noncitizens to vote, and some cast ballots.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

TAC Media Appearances: 7/13–7/20

See what TAC staff have been up to this week. The post TAC Media Appearances: 7/13–7/20 appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jul 21, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods

President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jul 21, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Democrats Demand Information From Law Firm Over Its Deal With Trump

The demand from top congressional Democrats signals their plans to investigate the nature of law firms’ agreements with the Trump administration if they return to power after the midterm elections.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - nytimes.com

Carney, Trump Agree to Speed Up Trade Talks Before 50% Tariffs Hit

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and US President Donald Trump agreed to accelerate trade talks ahead of a potential US move to impose 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods next month.

Bloomberg Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Renewed US-Iran strikes stoke global inflation fears

Escalating aerial attacks between the US and Iran meant just 53 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the seven days to July 20, two-third less than a week earlier.

Semafor

Jul 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Top Dem hopeful flips script after years in socialist orbit with puzzling claim

Abdul El-Sayed attended six DSA events and headlined a fundraiser, yet insists he believes in capitalism ahead of the Michigan Senate primary.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - npr.org

Nancy Mace won’t run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Her decision comes after an unsuccessful run for governor earlier this year, and after President Donald Trump backed Sen. Darline Graham for a full term.

Politics

Jul 20, 2026 - politico.com

Nicaragua’s Ortega moves to abolish elections

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega on Sunday said his country is moving toward not holding a presidential election next year, appearing to maintain his shared control over the country with his co-president and wife, Rosario Murillo. Ortega said at a government rally marking the 47th anniversary of t...

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

What Now After SCOTUS's Birthright Citizenship Decision?

After the Supreme Court ruling, the birthright citizenship debate shifts to Congress and the states for possible reforms.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jul 21, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Trump hosts Lebanon's president as Israel begins first pullback

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday — a sitdown that comes as the Israeli military begins its first withdrawal from Lebanon under a U.S.-brokered agreement.Why it matters: The Trump administration is politically invested in strengthening Aoun, isola...

Axios

Jul 21, 2026 - axios.com

Burnham Starts Premiership Short on Cash, Ideas

The new prime minister has yet to show much cause for hope amid the UK’s fiscal spiral. The post Burnham Starts Premiership Short on Cash, Ideas appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jul 21, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

South Dakota Can't Stop Website From Informing Women About Abortion Pills

And it can't ban a former state lawmaker from wearing a sweatshirt that advertises that website, either.

Reason.com

Jul 20, 2026 - reason.com

Long-hidden UFO information at center of Trump push to free former officials

Trump directs agencies to waive NDAs for former government employees and contractors willing to share UFO information through official channels.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump just expanded his tariff playbook with a powerful trade weapon no president has ever used

Trump invoked Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act for the first time in history, imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods from wine to hockey sticks.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Democrats’ Top Senate Candidate in Maine Won’t Support Schumer for Leader

Troy Jackson, who is set to become the party’s nominee, also said in an interview that he was not sure he wanted the support of Senator Chuck Schumer in the general election.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - nytimes.com

Fox News pundits urge Trump to get out of Iran war 

A number of Fox News pundits are urging President Trump to de-escalate fighting with Iran, warning the conflict could be a liability for Republican candidates in upcoming elections. “With the midterm elections a little more than 100 days away, the clock is ticking for President Trump to get out of t...

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump pledges support for Lebanon peace efforts with Israel as clashes continue

The president met with his Lebanese counterpart, who is trying to restore government control over southern territory where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah.

Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Blue state mocked after 'Sex and the City' actress tapped to recommend top judges

Cynthia Nixon's appointment to New York's Commission on Judicial Nomination draws mockery from lawmakers who question her legal qualifications.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

There’s a power struggle brewing in South Carolina, and Trump might not win

Sen. Darline Graham has Trump’s endorsement in the race for her late brother’s seat, but that hasn’t dissuaded a crowded field of opponents..

Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - politico.com

DOJ is quietly investigating Rep. Cory Mills

Mills told MS NOW on Tuesday he knows nothing about a DOJ investigation. “This is the first I’m hearing about it,” he said. The post DOJ is quietly investigating Rep. Cory Mills appeared first on MS N...

MS NOW

Jul 21, 2026 - ms.now

Contradictions of Socialist Prison Abolitionism

Many "democratic socialists" want to abolish prisons. But this is in conflict with their objective of making many more activities illegal.

Reason.com

Jul 20, 2026 - reason.com

Trump's 18-Month Deadline To Cut Electricity Prices in Half Has Arrived. Rates Are Up 18%.

Yet another broken campaign promise.

Reason.com

Jul 20, 2026 - reason.com

Johnson scores commanding victory in fight to ram SAVE America Act through Democrat opposition

Mike Johnson's plan attaches voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements to a $95 billion budget reconciliation bill, which would bypass the Senate filibuster.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump's New 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods Is Actually an Admission That Trade Wars Don't Work

The trade war caused exports to Canada to fall. Now, Trump is pointing to that fact to justify more tariffs.

Reason.com

Jul 21, 2026 - reason.com

Geopolitics shape Dems’ energy platform

The two biggest themes in global geopolitics — the rollout of AI and the fallout from the Iran war — look set to benefit Democrats.

Semafor

Jul 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Watch live: House Democrats push back on Trump agenda as midterms inch closer

House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as lawmakers continue to sharpen their political message heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (Calif.) and others are also likely to rail against the ...

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Mace snubs Trump's preferred Senate candidate, backs Ralph Norman instead

Rep. Nancy Mace breaks from Trump to endorse Ralph Norman in South Carolina's special Senate election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

How Not to Do Industrial Policy

What a failed Biden-era effort to save American glove makers teaches us about tariffs. The post How Not to Do Industrial Policy appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jul 21, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Trump may have endorsed Darline Graham, but GOP Senate hopefuls aren’t backing down

Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham faces a major test as Russell Fry, Ralph Norman and others jump into the South Carolina GOP Senate nomination race.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?

New prime minister is implementing immediate tax cut to help ease cost of living pressures for British householdsAndy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost of living moveHousehold electricity bills for people in Great Britain will not attract VAT for six months, under the first of a ...

Politics | The Guardian

Jul 21, 2026 - theguardian.com

New Air Force One going out of commission to get safety upgrades

The new Air Force One is going out of commission to receive safety upgrades. What needs to be done and was it safe for President Trump to fly the plane to Turkey earlier this month?

NPR Topics: Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - npr.org

Why China’s savers want out

China’s record trade surplus should boost the currency, but Beijing is trying to ensure the opposite.

Semafor

Jul 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump plays down China election claims: ‘It’s not a one-way street’

President Trump appeared to play down his own claims of Chinese election interference in U.S. elections on Tuesday, telling reporters “it’s not a one-way street.”  “Well, we’re going to talk to them about it. It took place a long time ago. I think China is maybe a little bit different today than it ...

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

WATCH: Pelosi dodges questions on husband's new hit-and-run charge

Nancy Pelosi refused to answer questions about Paul Pelosi's misdemeanor hit-and-run charge and her vote to slash $3.3 billion in aid to Israel.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

FBI agents told to stand down on ICE assault probes; DOJ denies policy shift

Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jul 20, 2026 - cbsnews.com

The Healthcare Administrative State Rolls On 

While significant healthcare policymaking in Congress has become sporadic and uneven, the executive branch, led by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has filled the void by driving near constant change to key programs. It is an open question whether this executive-centric approach...

American Enterprise Institute – AEI

Jul 20, 2026 - aei.org

El Niño expected to stress global supply chains

This year’s El Niño weather system, expected to be one of the strongest in decades, could cause a global economic shock that the world is unable to absorb, Deutsche Bank warned.

Semafor

Jul 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Is the War in Iran Spiraling Out of Control?

Plus: new tariffs on Brazil, Trump's primetime address on election security, and the growing popularity of democratic socialism.

Reason.com

Jul 20, 2026 - reason.com

A Bitter Democrat Primary in Michigan

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jul 21, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

How Democrats learned to embrace Native American land acknowledgments

The party has kept to a formal custom that Republicans at times try to turn into a culture-war wedge issue.

Semafor

Jul 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Supreme Court Will Consider Excessive Fines Clause Asset Forfeiture Case

It will review Alaska's confiscation of a $95,000 plane arising from the pilot's illegal transportation of up to 72 cans of beer.

Reason.com

Jul 21, 2026 - reason.com

Britain's New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Promises 'Stronger Public Control' of Stagnating Economy

Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade inherits weak growth, record-high taxes, and a swelling welfare bill. His proposed cure is an even larger role for the state.

Reason.com

Jul 20, 2026 - reason.com

Structural shifts demand a new central banking mindset

Structural changes like geopolitical fragmentation and demographic shifts are forcing central banks to rethink monetary policy design as the era of low inflation and economic stability concludes.

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Nordone to launch bid for Graham's Senate seat

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-S.C.) confirmed on Monday that she's jumping into the GOP race for her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat.Why it matters: President Trump endorsed Nordone last week, giving her a boost ahead of the filing period for the seat, which opens Tuesday. What they're sa...

Axios

Jul 20, 2026 - axios.com

Trump Minimizes Chance of China Punishment Over Election Claims

President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood he would order retaliation against China over his unfounded allegations that Beijing illegally compromised American election data.

Bloomberg Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump gives update on war with Iran during meeting with Lebanese president

During a meeting with the president of Lebanon, President Trump took questions from reporters on the ongoing war and negotiations with Iran after the deaths of U.S. servicemembers. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on what the president had to say about the conflict and his recent comments about U.S. el...

NBC News Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth goes to the Hill with nearly $90B funding request

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth will appear on the Hill on Tuesday. He's looking for a nearly $90 billion funding boost, as the Iran war once again flares.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - npr.org

WATCH: Weingarten gestures wildly during anti-Trump rant, later says he drives her to drink

Randi Weingarten mocked Trump's White House UFC event and called his tactics authoritarian during her fiery AFT conference keynote speech.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Don’t listen to Democrats whining about election interference 

The Election Assistance Commission does not conduct elections, count ballots, certify winners, or supervise state or local election officials.

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

An Ex-NFL Kicker Takes Aim at an Open GOP Seat in Arizona

The Arizona seat is considered a toss-up ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

The Dispatch

Jul 20, 2026 - thedispatch.com

Where will Andy Burnham find the money to fund his spending pledges?

The new PM is already under pressure to explain how he will pay for his ambitious plans to remake BritainAndy Burnham has made lowering the cost of living his first major policy announcement in government, with an immediate tax cut to remove VAT on energy bills.As he begins to flesh out his agenda f...

Politics | The Guardian

Jul 21, 2026 - theguardian.com

Clarity Act gives law enforcement the tools it needs for decentralized finance

Last month, a major U.S.-based digital asset company’s compliance team discovered that more than $200 million in stablecoins were en route to North Korea. They had eight hours and the technical ability to freeze the transaction, yet reportedly did nothing. Why? Because America’s current laws left th...

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Top Trump official makes new SAVE Act case to Republicans behind closed doors

OMB Director Vought pressed House Republicans to back a $95 billion budget bill, signaling spending cuts in a future reconciliation package.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Can't Ban Parent from School Property for "Mean and Demeaning Posts" About "Opposing Student Athletes"

From Jones v. Jenkins Indep. School Dist., decided Thursday by Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove (E.D. Ky.): A public school in… The post Can't Ban Parent from School Property for "Mean and Demeaning Posts" About "Opposing Student Athletes" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason.com

Jul 21, 2026 - reason.com

Fifth Circuit will review if law barring felons from possessing guns is federal overreach

A federal appeals court will examine whether a federal law barring felons from possessing firearms exceeds the federal government’s authority under the commerce clause of the Constitution, taking up the case a month after Justice Clarence Thomas asked lower courts to explore the issue. The full U.S....

Washington Examiner

Jul 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Research Suggests Trump and His Opponents Are Both Wrong About the Impact of Voter ID Requirements

The weight of the evidence indicates that such laws do not reliably benefit Republicans or hurt Democrats.

Reason.com

Jul 20, 2026 - reason.com

Discriminatory 'shadow' review process locks White, Asian students out of California med school, DOJ alleges

Harmeet Dhillon says UC San Diego Med used hardship essays as a proxy for race, admitting Black applicants at twice the rate of White applicants.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Andy Burnham as new UK PM faces the defining test for the centre-left. Australia will be watching closely | Tim Soutphommasane

Countering the populist challenge to liberal democracy requires something of a resetThe British love a coronation. That’s how the arrival of Andy Burnham into 10 Downing Street is being described in the UK. On Friday, Burnham was “crowned” as Labour leader, after being the only party MP to secure en...

Politics | The Guardian

Jul 21, 2026 - theguardian.com

Democrat set to replace Platner in Maine led state Senate with a temper

Troy Jackson, the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), yelled and cursed at fellow state lawmakers, interviews reveal.

Politics

Jul 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Why the State Department’s new report on Cuba matters

As a rule, reports by Washington, D.C.’s various bureaucracies are often meant to be written, not read. Many are perfunctory. To the extent they contain revelations, they are often watered down or hidden in the worst type of bureaucratic prose. But the State Department’s new report, “Cuba: The Capit...

Washington Examiner

Jul 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

A Man Died of COVID at This California Detention Center. A Judge Just Ordered Sweeping Improvements There.

A federal judge ordered sweeping improvements to conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California. Families say their loved ones died of neglect inside.

Reason.com

Jul 20, 2026 - reason.com

Joe Biden mandated all new vehicles come installed with a 'kill switch.' This Republican wants to repeal it

Rep. Scott Perry is pushing the No Kill Switches in Cars Act to repeal a federal mandate requiring passive driver impairment monitoring technology in new vehicles, citing privacy and cost concerns.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Maine Democrats are missing a opportunity against Susan Collins

The state party avoided errors Democrats made when replacing Joe Biden in 2024, but likely nominee Troy Jackson could use a better convention. The post Maine Democrats are missing a opportunity agains...

MS NOW

Jul 21, 2026 - ms.now

Punisher

Plus: Chinese microdramas, Nixonmaxxing, and more...

Reason.com

Jul 21, 2026 - reason.com

DNC members set to discuss early primary calendar this week in DC

Democratic National Committee (DNC) members are set to meet in Washington this week to vote on the states that could be among the first to vote in the 2028 Democratic primary.  Members of the Democratic National Committee’s rules and bylaws committee are meeting at the Salamander Hotel on Thursday a...

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

GOP faces new alarm over Iran as ceasefire implodes

The intensifying military conflict with Iran and its impact on gas prices is sparking fresh alarm among GOP lawmakers, who are urging President Trump to find a way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible to avoid an angry backlash from voters. Oil prices have soared again since a ceasefir...

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Biden’s fight to keep Hur interview tapes under wraps suffers fresh court blow

A federal appeals court ruled against Joe Biden's bid to block audio recordings and transcripts from Robert Hur's classified documents probe.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Lawmakers Need to Find a Serious Fix for the Highway Trust Fund

The federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is once again approaching insolvency. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that the HTF will exhaust its balance by fiscal year 2028. Recently, lawmakers have introduced new fees on electric vehicles (EVs) to help address the shortfall. While these fees...

American Enterprise Institute – AEI

Jul 21, 2026 - aei.org

Arizona primary election results 2026

Polls close at 9 p.m. ET.

NewsNation

Jul 21, 2026 - newsnationnow.com

Warren backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

Progressive Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, five days before early voting in the race begins. Warren, who previously backed state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) before she dropped out of the race earlier this month, cited El-Say...

The Hill News

Jul 20, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump Can Still Salvage Midterms If He Acts Quickly

There remains a narrow window in which the president can prop up the economy and allay American fears about another forever war. The post Trump Can Still Salvage Midterms If He Acts Quickly appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jul 21, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Arizona primaries set the stage for contested fall races in a swing state

Arizona Democrats choose who can try to flip a Republican-held House seat, and Republicans pick their nominee to try to unseat a Democratic governor.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - npr.org

The deadly ICE shooting in Maine is a consequence of the agency’s shoddy hiring process

The killing of Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, highlights the outrageous lack of vetting and proper training for ICE agents. The post The deadly ICE shooting in Maine is a consequen...

MS NOW

Jul 21, 2026 - ms.now

The Dubious Rags to Riches Promise of Trump Accounts

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that so-called Trump accounts, new federal investment and savings accounts for children, “could grow to hundreds of thousands of dollars” by the time children turn 18. That's only true if parents or other donors contribute thousands of dollars per year, per...

FactCheck.org

Jul 20, 2026 - factcheck.org

Thune on Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘I’m not a huge fan of tariffs’

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Tuesday that he wants to know more about President Trump’s rationale for slapping additional 50-percent tariffs on Canada, adding that he’s “not a huge fan of tariffs.” “Just finding out about that. I’m curious to know a little more about the...

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Nicaragua's Regime Drops the Pretense of Democracy

After years of rigged elections and political repression, President Daniel Ortega says Nicaraguans will no longer vote at all.

Reason.com

Jul 21, 2026 - reason.com

Texas Gov Abbott signs executive order cracking down on 'birth tourism,’ says US citizenship not for sale

Greg Abbott's executive order empowers Texas agencies to investigate hospitals and providers accused of advertising birth tourism packages.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jul 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in N.J. because of a ‘software error,’ governor says

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a review found that nearly 400 noncitizens cast ballots in elections between 2023 and 2024.

NBC News Politics

Jul 21, 2026 - nbcnews.com

If only Bernie Sanders had won the nomination in 2016

Author Bill Press argues that the Democratic Party's efforts to suppress Bernie Sanders during the 2016 primary prevented a strong candidate from defeating Donald Trump, a mistake he believes current Democratic leaders continue to repeat.

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

The View’s Joy Behar says election fraud never came up before Trump

The View co-host Joy Behar argued that concerns about widespread voter fraud did not become a major issue in American politics until President Donald Trump began raising them after his loss in the 2020 presidential election.  Behar dismissed the notion, noting that historical evidence does not suppo...

Washington Examiner

Jul 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Daily on Energy: Data center bill advances in House

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Washington Examiner

Jul 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump slaps additional 50 percent tariffs on Canada

President Trump slapped an additional 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods in response to what the administration said were “discriminatory” trade measures from Canada on Monday.  A senior administration official told reporters on a Monday press call that the impacted products range from “win...

The Hill News

Jul 20, 2026 - thehill.com

What to watch in Arizona’s primaries 

The Grand Canyon State is holding an earlier-than-usual July primary on Tuesday, teeing up consequential races for governor, key statewide election offices and congressional races.  Arizona lawmakers passed legislation in February to change their primary date from August to July to make sure the sta...

The Hill News

Jul 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Is Court Packing Inevitable If Democrats Retake Congress and the White House?

Plus: a few words about The Odyssey

Reason.com

Jul 21, 2026 - reason.com