Political News For 2026-07-25
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 112 articles from 23 sites. We chose these from 1548 articles found on 39 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
The Dispatch, Washington Examiner, The Hill News, RealClearPolitics - Homepage, Reason.com, Latest Political News on Fox News, Politics | The Guardian, NPR Topics: Politics, Axios, Semafor, ABC News: Politics, Politics, NBC News Politics, MS NOW, The Bulwark, NYT > U.S. > Politics, No Labels, Politics - CBSNews.com, FactCheck.org, Bloomberg Politics, BBC News, The American Conservative, ProPublica.
WATCH: Scalise serves up Olive Garden reality check for Democrats in voter ID fight
Steve Scalise compares Olive Garden's photo ID requirement for its unlimited pasta pass to the lack of a federal voter ID law in U.S. elections.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Why the Fed Picked 2 Percent as an Inflation Target
The figure is intended as a signal to markets and consumers that the central bank aims for price stability.
The Dispatch
Jul 24, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Don't Blame AI for Your Own Medical Problems
A former pastor suing ChatGPT says the chatbot gave him life-threatening medical advice. But tech-enabled healthcare is not the problem.
Reason.com
Jul 23, 2026 - reason.com
Trump’s Worried About Foreign Election Interference. That’s News to Massie
Israel already proved that a foreign country could buy a U.S. election—and with the president’s blessing. The post Trump’s Worried About Foreign Election Interference. That’s News to Massie appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 24, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Blue states sue over new FEMA grant conditions
Roughly two dozen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Thursday over its latest set of conditions for receiving Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funds. The states say the demands are without authority and relate to elections and immigration enforcement. The conditions...
The Hill News
Jul 23, 2026 - thehill.com
Michigan Democrat refuses to say if she’d back El-Sayed if he wins primary
A Michigan Democrat is drawing attention with her refusal to back Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed over his campaigning with political commentator Hasan Piker and disgraced Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.), in an interview Wednesday with CNN’s Jake Tappe...
The Hill News
Jul 24, 2026 - thehill.com
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s first week: polished politics allow an upbeat start | Editorial
With a flurry of cost-of-living measures and a day in Number 10 North, the new prime minister has hit the right early notesAppropriately enough, Andy Burnham ended a week of political signalling and first impressions back in Manchester on Friday. At the offices of the new No 10 North – where the pri...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Dem panel taps South Carolina to hold first 2028 presidential primary
South Carolina has been preliminarily tapped to hold the first Democratic presidential primary of 2028, as a key panel of party leaders picked the Palmetto State over Nevada on Friday after a contentious, racially fraught debate.Why it matters: It's a coup for Black leaders who argued the party's mo...
Axios
Jul 24, 2026 - axios.com
Scoop: House Democrats want changes at the DCCC after $500,000 blunder in Arizona
House Democrats are publicly and privately pushing for changes at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee after it spent more than $500,000 backing a failed primary candidate in Arizona.Why it matters: The House Democratic campaign arm has faced persistent criticism this year from its member...
Axios
Jul 23, 2026 - axios.com
You asked, Joe answered
In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post You asked, Joe answered appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jul 24, 2026 - ms.now
DOJ sues Milwaukee over mask ban for federal agents
The Trump administration sued Milwaukee on Thursday over the city’s ban on law enforcement wearing face coverings while on duty. The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued the measure is unconstitutional when used against federal agents, pointing to the administration’s recent wins in similar legal chal...
The Hill News
Jul 24, 2026 - thehill.com
Democrats brush off fears within party about threat of democratic socialists
Democrats in the House and Senate are pushing back at any idea their party is in trouble because of a debate between the left and center over its direction, saying wins by democratic socialists in primaries don’t mean the party is being taken over. While divisions over Israel in particular are pitti...
The Hill News
Jul 24, 2026 - thehill.com
Democratic Voters Keep Defying the Party Establishment
The House Democratic campaign arm has stepped up its interventions in high-profile contested primaries. But this week, it suffered its third primary defeat in two months.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 23, 2026 - nytimes.com
Brazil Reduces Spending Freeze as Lula Ramps Up Reelection Bid
Brazil’s government loosened its spending freeze after revising down projections for mandatory expenditures, giving President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva additional fiscal room less than three months before October’s election.
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Republicans skeptical Darline Graham can win a full Senate term
She has President Trump's endorsement and is a sympathetic figure after the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. As Graham's temporary replacement, she's a symbol of the political brand he built over more than two decades in the Senate.Driving the news: Even so, Darline Graham faces an uphill ...
Axios
Jul 24, 2026 - axios.com
Neither party is talking about what voters actually care about
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. A significant major...
Washington Examiner
Jul 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Republican congressional incumbent swats at Democratic tracker’s phone
Candidate trackers are paid to follow politicians and illicit responses from them, but it’s unusual for that interaction to turn physical. The post Republican congressional incumbent swats at Democra...
MS NOW
Jul 24, 2026 - ms.now
Alaska officials ask voters to verify citizenship after data error
Alaska sent more than 3,000 letters to voters in the state asking them to verify their citizenship, ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, after a data mix-up between state agencies possibly added noncitizens to the voter rolls. Alaska Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher said during a hearing with s...
The Hill News
Jul 24, 2026 - thehill.com
A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest U.S. trading partners
The administration timed a new set of tariffs on all of its largest trading partners to take effect at the same time the old, global tariff ended.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - npr.org
CBP intercepted biological materials tied to US–China virus network before COVID, new documents show
Rand Paul reveals documents showing CBP intercepted undeclared biological materials tied to a U.S.-China coronavirus research network as early as 2018.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Kennedy’s Peptide Push
Plus: the EU fines Google $1 billion for favoring its own services, Trump’s tariffs on 60 trading partners take effect, and the Jets will win … an Arizona house seat.
The Dispatch
Jul 24, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Senate preparing to vote on Russia sanctions next week
Democrats are indicating to their Republican counterparts that they are prepared to vote as early as next week on a Russia sanctions package that includes an 11th-hour demand from President Trump that the bill also include Iran, according to people familiar with the matter.Why it matters: It would m...
Axios
Jul 23, 2026 - axios.com
Daily on Energy: A nuclear day at the White House
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! Members of the House began to flee D.C. for their summer recess yesterday, but the upper chamber is still working. The Senate won’t be breaking for two more weeks, and there’s a lot to get done. Could we see text on permitting? Moveme...
Washington Examiner
Jul 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
DNC panel picks South Carolina as first primary state
South Carolina is expected to be the first state in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary contest after the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) rules and bylaws committee voted Friday to approve it as the initial battleground. The committee’s recommendation will now go to the entire Democratic ...
The Hill News
Jul 24, 2026 - thehill.com
US trading partners rip new Trump tariffs: ‘Completely unjustified’
U.S. trading partners including China, Japan and Australia on Friday pushed back against President Trump’s latest round of tariffs, arguing the levies are “completely unjustified.” The new import taxes, ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent for 60 countries, took effect just after midnight on Frid...
The Hill News
Jul 24, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump Deepens Tariff Battle With Threat Over EU’s Google Fine
President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on goods from the European Union in retaliation for a $1 billion (€890 million) fine of Alphabet Inc.’s Google, injecting fresh uncertainty into the two sides’ trade relationship just as the worst of the strain appeared to be over for now.
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump turns to 'zombie' court after Boasberg pointed to it in deportation fight
The Justice Department filed its first-ever case with the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, invoking a 1996 law never used to deport a terrorism suspect.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Democrats smear police after a shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
The Black Lives Matter movement has been largely neutered by the widespread adoption of body cameras. Democrats in Wisconsin are trying to bring the movement back, though, smearing police officers for a shooting after having deprived those officers of body cameras. A police shooting in Madison, Wisc...
Washington Examiner
Jul 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Here Comes Another Round of Sham Tariffs
The administration is expected to announce Section 301 duties targeting ‘forced labor.’
The Dispatch
Jul 23, 2026 - thedispatch.com
The hidden strategy behind Trump’s latest Canada tariffs
The administration has quietly changed the legal and political theory of the U.S.-Canada trade war.
The Hill News
Jul 24, 2026 - thehill.com
Tariff Man
Plus: House votes on war powers as Trump enters Iran war "revenge mode," Ted Cruz worries about AI, Marvel movies are planned through 2042, and more...
Reason.com
Jul 24, 2026 - reason.com
Ken Paxton walks out of press conference, avoids tough questions
If you’re running for the U.S. Senate, answering tough questions isn’t optional. It’s part of the job. Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton learned that the hard way this week when a press conference meant to highlight law enforcement quickly became all about the questi...
The Hill News
Jul 23, 2026 - thehill.com
Dems pick South Carolina to lead 2028 primary calendar
The state edged Nevada to be first, marking a major shift from past primary schedules
Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - politico.com
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed accused Trump of inciting terrorism over Whitmer kidnapping plot
Abdul El-Sayed accused Trump of inciting terrorism over the Whitmer kidnapping plot, raising questions as his Michigan Senate primary heats up.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Schumer Prepares for Election Doomsday Scenarios
The unprecedented preparation is essential, the Senate minority leader said: If every time Trump did one of these things we just froze, he'd win.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 24, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
South Africa holds interest rates despite inflation
The decision triggered a market sell-off, sending the rand down more than 2% while benchmark bond yields rose.
Semafor
Jul 24, 2026 - semafor.com
Live updates: Trump’s new tariffs set to take effect; DNC panel picks SC to kick off 2028 primaries
A panel of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Friday chose South Carolina to lead the 2028 primary calendar. Nevada came in second, and New Hampshire, which had long served as the first-in-the-nation primary state, came in third, when it came down to a vote. President Trump’s 10 percent tar...
The Hill News
Jul 24, 2026 - thehill.com
Federal judges allow Tennessee congressional map dividing majority-Black Memphis district
A federal judicial panel Thursday allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that divides a majority-Black district in Memphis, rejecting an effort to block the plan ahead of the state’s primary elections in August. A three-judge panel declined to issue a preliminary injunction against the new...
The Hill News
Jul 24, 2026 - thehill.com
WATCH: Cory Mills blasts DOJ probe as ‘political op' ahead of Florida primary
Cory Mills claims the reported DOJ investigation is a political attack by his opponents weeks before Florida's Republican primary on Aug. 18.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Internal videos show how Polymarket trained creators on fake bets
A training presentation reveals how the company made a ‘fakecharts’ platform for influencers.
Semafor
Jul 24, 2026 - semafor.com
Investors want a bigger reward for lending money
Data: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, U.S. Treasury Department; Chart: Courtenay Brown/AxiosThe relentless run-up in Treasury yields reflects the globe's new economic reality: It takes a much richer reward to persuade investors to lend their money, especially for the longer run.Why it matters: Un...
Axios
Jul 23, 2026 - axios.com
Democrats Vote to Put South Carolina First in 2028 Primary
The state, along with several others still being chosen, appears set to play an important role in determining the party’s next presidential nominee.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
The DSA, MAGA, and the New Policy Nihilism
From rent control and Medicare for All to tariffs, politicians left and right are embracing policy ideas that have been repeatedly shown to not work.
Reason.com
Jul 23, 2026 - reason.com
Trump allies notch redistricting win as judges find no 'smoking gun' to scrap red state map
A three-judge panel ruled Tennessee's redrawn congressional map can stand for the Aug. 6 primary, rejecting claims it targeted Black voters in Memphis.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump heads back to correspondents’ dinner months after gunfire forced evacuation
Trump returns to the White House Correspondents' Dinner stage as the WHCA honors Secret Service Officer Gonzales for stopping the armed suspect.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
The ‘Surprise Billing' Racket
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 24, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Trump's Newest Tariffs Are Likely Illegal Too
The Section 301 tariffs announced on Thursday overstep the powers granted by Congress and likely run afoul of the major questions doctrine.
Reason.com
Jul 24, 2026 - reason.com
Poll: Republicans’ gas price problem is even worse than it seems
Three in five Americans believe gas prices in their area have risen by more than they actually have, according to a POLITICO analysis.
Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - politico.com
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship
Alaska has sent more than 3,000 letters to residents asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections
ABC News: Politics
Jul 23, 2026 - abcnews.com
Justice Kagan Rejects Charge that Supreme Court Is "Rubber Stamp" for Trump Administration
In recent remarks before the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, Justice Kagan rejects the conventional liberal narrative about the Supreme Court.
Reason.com
Jul 24, 2026 - reason.com
Secret Service offers glimpse into WHCA Dinner security after alleged Trump assassination attempt
The Secret Service reveals enhanced security for the rescheduled WHCA Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, including magnetometer screening and closures.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 23, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Oil tops $100 per barrel again as Middle East war looks set to drag on
Hefty stockpiles among major consumers, alongside reductions in demand, have so far kept oil prices from careering out of control.
Semafor
Jul 24, 2026 - semafor.com
Democrats Eye South Carolina as First Primary State in 2028
Top Democratic Party officials are looking to start their party’s 2028 presidential nomination contest in South Carolina, the first step in what could be the biggest overhaul of the primary calendar in decades.
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 24, 2026 - cbsnews.com
GOP rift grows as Thune hits brakes on Trump's election bill to avert shutdown
Sen. John Thune prioritizes a continuing resolution over the SAVE Act, sparking GOP tensions as Sen. John Kennedy warns against negotiating with Democrats.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump’s Distorted Venezuela Elections Claim
In claiming that American voting machines are vulnerable to manipulation, President Donald Trump provided an incomplete and distorted summary of the CIA's reporting about Venezuelan efforts to manipulate electronic voting machines in that country. The post Trump’s Distorted Venezuela Elections Claim...
FactCheck.org
Jul 23, 2026 - factcheck.org
Fresh wave of U.S. tariffs takes effect, hitting global trade partners
These new duties, which range from 10% to 12.5%, will take effect Friday morning, just as the previous tariffs expire.
NBC News Politics
Jul 23, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Lots of Trump's Tariffs Expire on Friday. It's Thursday Afternoon, and No One Knows What Will Replace Them.
The U.S. economy is not a reality show. The Trump administration should stop acting like it is.
Reason.com
Jul 23, 2026 - reason.com
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.24.26: Mark Sanford launches comeback bid in South Carolina
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.24.26: Mark Sanford launches comeback bid in South Carolina appeared first on MS NOW....
MS NOW
Jul 24, 2026 - ms.now
Defense Divided
The NDAA was once one of Congress’s most reliable bipartisan bills. Recent fights over presidential power, social policy, war and election law […] The post Defense Divided appeared first on No Labels.
No Labels
Jul 24, 2026 - nolabels.org
Manchin launches council to elect independents
“We're trying to build a true independent network,” the former senator told Semafor.
Semafor
Jul 24, 2026 - semafor.com
Trump’s authoritarian midterm tactics
Trump is undermining faith in our elections long before the voting begins.
The Hill News
Jul 24, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump-fired US attorney launches unprecedented court fight after just 54 minutes on the job
Roger Rogoff's lawsuit challenges whether Trump can fire a court-appointed U.S. attorney, setting up a novel test of presidential power over prosecutors.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Abdul El-Sayed scores Sen Tina Smith's endorsement in Democratic primary that exposes party divide
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, a Democrat from Minnesota, has thrown her support behind Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Ken Paxton Touts His Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud. His Senate Opponent Is Now Accusing Him of Committing It.
The post Ken Paxton Touts His Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud. His Senate Opponent Is Now Accusing Him of Committing It. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 24, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 23, 2026 - npr.org
Wisconsin absentee voters seek court ruling allowing them to cast new ballots
Three voters supported by the Wisconsin Democratic Party have filed a lawsuit against the state elections commission, seeking a ruling that would allow for voters who have already returned their absentee ballots to void those and request a new one
ABC News: Politics
Jul 23, 2026 - abcnews.com
Trump to impose new double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries
President Trump will impose double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 countries over forced labor violations, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced Thursday. The action will cover 99.4 percent of U.S. imports and apply to Washington’s top trading partners, according to a fact sheet relea...
The Hill News
Jul 23, 2026 - thehill.com
Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
BBC News
Jul 24, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Trump launches trade investigation into EU after $1 billion fine on Google
President Donald Trump is launching another trade investigation into the European Union after the group of nations fined Google $1 billion over its search engine practices. “The European Union is at it again and, as usual, taking direct aim at GREAT American Companies!” Trump wrote on Truth Social o...
Washington Examiner
Jul 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Dispute Over Trump Tariffs Snarls Russia Sanctions Deal
A bipartisan bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham has become mired in a dispute over expanding President Trump’s tariff power.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
The 'App Store Freedom Act' Would Be Bad for Freedom
And for competition and innovation too
Reason.com
Jul 23, 2026 - reason.com
Economists predict minor disruption from Trump's new tariffs
Washington’s tariff announcements have tended to be “more dramatic than their eventual implementation,” an analyst noted.
Semafor
Jul 23, 2026 - semafor.com
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one of India's largest protests in recent years, but demonstrators vowed to continue until the education minister resigns.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - npr.org
European Central Bank Holds Rates Steady
State of the Union: The Iran War continues to drive higher energy prices and broader inflation. The post European Central Bank Holds Rates Steady appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 23, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
DNC committee sets up South Carolina to vote first in Democrats’ 2028 presidential primaries
South Carolina is poised to hold the first Democratic presidential nominating contest in 2028 after the Democratic National Committee’s powerful rules committee moved to keep the state at the front of the line.
NBC News Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - nbcnews.com
WI Governor's Primary Is a Debacle for Democrats
Move over, Maine. A new Democratic primary has taken the crown as the country's most dysfunctional.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 24, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Florida Wildlife Agency Tracked Critics Using Law Enforcement Database
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it followed the law when it pulled the driving records of more than a dozen critics of the agency.
Reason.com
Jul 24, 2026 - reason.com
As Vance Boelter heads to prison, where’s the accountability for GOP conspiracy theorists?
It’s hard not to wonder about the lack of accountability for the Republican officials who peddled disgusting claims about the Minnesota slayings. The post As Vance Boelter heads to prison, where’s the...
MS NOW
Jul 24, 2026 - ms.now
Will This Mississippi Man on Death Row Get a Chance To Prove His Innocence?
Recent court rulings in Louisiana and Texas give hope to Devin Bennett.
Reason.com
Jul 24, 2026 - reason.com
California's Prison Reform Experiment Worked. The State's Crime Rate Has Fallen by 27% in 15 Years.
Facts don't care about the GOP's "crime wave" feelings.
Reason.com
Jul 24, 2026 - reason.com
WATCH: Trump DOJ vows to pursue ‘every single’ voting violation after NJ roll shocker
Harmeet Dhillon says DOJ will prosecute every illegal vote found, citing a "broken windows" strategy after New Jersey's noncitizen voter rolls bombshell.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Bombshell memo shows Biden planned to leave Trump with even more massive immigration crisis
Sen. Eric Schmitt obtained a Biden White House memo revealing plans to expand TPS to over 3.1 million noncitizens in the administration's final days.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 24, 2026 - foxnews.com
Lobbying firm pressed for details about payments to journalists for favourable stories
MPs and others condemn behaviour of CT Group, which offered cash for positive coverage of clientsA political lobbying firm secretly paying journalists for articles favourable to its clients is facing calls to reveal full details of the payments, after the practice was denounced as a dangerous “attac...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 23, 2026 - theguardian.com
Who Benefits From a Rocket Primary?
The implosion of scandal-ridden U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign in Maine and the sudden passing of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina give a fresh pack of candidates a chance to make history. With Maine's Democratic Party having until July 27 to name a new nominee, and a fast...
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 24, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Justice Dept. drops 'New York Times' subpoenas under pressure from judge
The Justice Department is dropping the subpoenas it filed demanding grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times journalists after sharp questioning Thursday from a federal judge.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 23, 2026 - npr.org
South Carolina to lead off Democrats’ 2028 primary calendar
A key DNC panel voted Friday to keep the state first in the nation, rejecting bids from Nevada and New Hampshire. The full membership is expected to sign off next month. The post South Carolina to lea...
MS NOW
Jul 24, 2026 - ms.now
Warren steps up her campaign surrogate travel
Senate Democrats have three contested primaries left on the calendar — and Warren is involved in all of them.
Semafor
Jul 24, 2026 - semafor.com
House votes to limit Trump on Iran; Senate fails to advance similar measure
The votes marked the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.
Politics
Jul 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Jewish Teacher Sued Portland Public Schools + Union for Discrimination Over Colleagues' Anti-Israel Speech
(among other things). A federal Magistrate Judge has recommended that the lawsuit be dismissed.
Reason.com
Jul 24, 2026 - reason.com
Did Decriminalizing Drugs Lead to More Deaths in Washington and Oregon?
The Manhattan Institute’s Charles Fain Lehman overstates the evidence supporting that conclusion.
Reason.com
Jul 24, 2026 - reason.com
What Jimothy the Raccoon Reveals About Seattle
A local lawmaker said she wants to "keep my measured distance from him so he can live his good little life." What about humans?
Reason.com
Jul 24, 2026 - reason.com
Reform councillors told to call donations inquiry ‘establishment stitch-up’
Party briefing notes say: ‘Daily routine of hit jobs and smears will not deter us from winning next general election’ Reform UK has instructed its councillors to describe a police investigation into donations from the mother of George Cottrell as an establishment stitch-up, as polling showed the par...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
E.U. Fines Google $1 Billion and Orders It To Give Competitors Equal Treatment
European regulators claim to promote innovation while extracting billions from the companies producing it.
Reason.com
Jul 23, 2026 - reason.com
New Trump tariffs bring in less money than illegal tariffs
The White House has found new legal ways to keep tariffs flowing. But it's not enough to fully replace the revenue from the import taxes the Supreme Court struck down.The intrigue: The administration's replacement tariffs would raise about $105 billion a year — replacing about 60% of the revenue los...
Axios
Jul 24, 2026 - axios.com
Democrats Prepare for Possible Election Clashes With Federal Government
Top officials overseeing state elections and law enforcement are stepping up plans to prepare for what they worry could be interference in the midterms.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 23, 2026 - npr.org
Trump Imposes Massively Harmful and Illegal Section 301 Tariffs
The new policy is based on sham investigations, and runs afoul of the major questions and nondelegation doctrine.
Reason.com
Jul 24, 2026 - reason.com
South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 24, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens for Michigan Senate seat
Whitmer waded into one of the highest-profile ideological battles within the Democratic Party.
Politics
Jul 24, 2026 - politico.com
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 24, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Brendan Carr Says ABC's Refusal To Air a Trump Speech Could Affect Renewal of Its Broadcast Licenses
The FCC chairman thinks the "public interest" standard is a license to interfere with freedom of the press.
Reason.com
Jul 23, 2026 - reason.com
It's one choke point after another in the global economy
"Choke point" is having a moment.Why it matters: The term is an increasingly popular shorthand for the bottlenecks tying up the oil market and the AI buildout — and sometimes the entire economy — as the old global economic order gives way to intensifying competition and outright war. Where it stands...
Axios
Jul 24, 2026 - axios.com
Ilhan Omar’s office housed inside Somali community center that received redirected Feeding Our Future donations
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) congressional office is housed inside a Somali community center to which she redirected campaign funds that came from fraudsters now convicted in the Feeding Our Future case. Omar’s office in Minneapolis is currently co-located within the Sabathani Community Center, a black-...
Washington Examiner
Jul 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
California mayor's hot mic catches candid exchange after audience sends meeting off rails
A hot mic caught Sacramento Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes and Mayor Kevin McCarty discussing whether to ban disruptive protesters from future meetings.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 23, 2026 - foxnews.com
It's the Year of the DSA in Democratic Politics
Despite a small setback in an Arizona House primary this week, 2026 is still very much the year of the DSA in Democratic politics.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 24, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Nicolle Wallace: Trump family is profiting while his supporters pay the price
“How do you make people understand that he’s robbing them?” Wallace asked after sharing new reporting about Donald Trump Jr.’s business dealings. The post Nicolle Wallace: Trump family is profiting wh...