Political News For 2026-07-27
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 53 articles from 17 sites. We chose these from 1533 articles found on 39 sites.
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Washington Examiner, National Review, MS NOW, RealClearPolitics - Homepage, Axios, Reason.com, NPR Topics: Politics, Politics, The Hill News, The American Conservative, BBC News, The Bulwark, Politics - CBSNews.com, No Labels, Politics | The Guardian, Bloomberg Politics, Latest Political News on Fox News.
Trump Right To Recognize Collapse of Trust in US Elections
President Trump is right to recognize the collapse of confidence surrounding American elections. It's time to make amends.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 26, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Brian Fitzpatrick Makes the Case for Callais
An argument in support of the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act jurisprudence one is unlikely to hear in academia.
Reason.com
Jul 25, 2026 - reason.com
Police investigate payments to Reform UK first revealed by The Guardian
Scotland Yard is looking at two £250,000 donations to the party by Britain Means Business before the 2024 electionPayments to Reform UK first revealed by the Guardian are now being investigated by the Metropolitan police.The inquiry is scrutinising payments made to the party via a company controlled...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 25, 2026 - theguardian.com
Troy Jackson picked to challenge Collins in Maine after Platner's exit
Democrats selected former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall after Graham Platner's embattled campaign ended.Why it matters: Jackson's selection is another win for the left flank of the Democratic party, which lined up behind another ...
Axios
Jul 25, 2026 - axios.com
Bureaucracy, Labor, & Tariffs: How Government Is Making BLTs More Expensive
The BLT—a delicious celebration of the power of markets—exemplifies political attacks on the free movement of goods and people.
Reason.com
Jul 26, 2026 - reason.com
Brazil Blocks Visas of US Envoys Over Election Interference
Brazil has denied visas to two senior US State Department officials whom the Trump administration planned to send to scrutinize the fairness and integrity of the country’s electoral system before the October 4 presidential vote.
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 25, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump Mail Vote Plan Blocked as Appeals Court Favors States
A US appeals court rejected the Justice Department’s request to let federal officials fully move ahead with Donald Trump’s overhaul of mail voting ahead of the November midterm elections, leaving in place a Boston judge’s order that declared the president’s policies unlawful.
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 25, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Politicizing the Widdecombe Murder Shows Why British Police Are Despised
The UK’s law enforcement is more oriented towards social peace than towards justice. The post Politicizing the Widdecombe Murder Shows Why British Police Are Despised appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 26, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Trump tariffs come back to haunt GOP as elections near
President Trump’s newly announced tariffs could put Republican candidates at risk going into the midterms as Democrats seek to go on the offensive over the economic impact of Trump’s trade agenda. The Trump administration announced Thursday it will impose double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 tra...
The Hill News
Jul 25, 2026 - thehill.com
100 day sprint to the midterms kicks off as Republicans and Democrats clash for control across the country
Democrats need just six House seats to reclaim the gavel as Fox News polling shows them hitting their highest generic ballot number since 1996.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Unionized workers are bargaining with the bots
With Congress on the sidelines, union contracts are among the strongest guardrails American workers have against artificial intelligence.Why it matters: Nearly 90% of the U.S. workforce lacks union representation, leaving about 130 million workers without that leverage as companies use AI to rewrite...
Axios
Jul 26, 2026 - axios.com
Troy Jackson wins Maine nomination, kicking off sprint to beat — or lose to — Susan Collins in 101 days
Jackson clinched the Maine Democratic Party’s nomination for Senate on Saturday, energizing Democrats in a must-win race. The post Troy Jackson wins Maine nomination, kicking off sprint to beat — or l...
MS NOW
Jul 25, 2026 - ms.now
Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 26, 2026 - npr.org
Democrats pick new Senate candidate in Maine in aftermath of Platner debacle
Troy Jackson won his party's nomination by commandeering the progressive movement that fueled Graham Platner's rise. He will face off against GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Politics
Jul 25, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
My Mayor’s Arrest Warrant
I live in New York City, so Zohran Mamdani is my mayor. On Tuesday, you may have seen Mamdani release […] The post My Mayor’s Arrest Warrant appeared first on No Labels.
No Labels
Jul 25, 2026 - nolabels.org
Why All The Hype For Nixon?
Nixonmaxxers turn a good but flawed statesman into an idol. The post Why All The Hype For Nixon? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 26, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Biden ghostwriter tapes to be released
Former President Joe Biden is declining to appeal a court ruling that allows the Justice Department to publicize recordings of conversations between him and a writer collaborating on his memoir.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 25, 2026 - npr.org
Republicans see ‘scary’ lack of enthusiasm among core voters ahead of midterms
Pollsters and GOP groups are raising the alarm about an unmotivated base in an election year that would be tough no matter what, given the president’s low approval.
Politics
Jul 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Katy Perry slams White House for using her ‘Firework’ song in Iran war video
The pop star said she was “appalled” by the White House TikTok video, calling it a “complete violation.” The post Katy Perry slams White House for using her ‘Firework’ song in Iran war video appeared ...
MS NOW
Jul 26, 2026 - ms.now
Live updates: Maine’s Jackson clinches matchup with Collins as midterms approach; Cyclospora tests Trump admin
The November midterm elections are shaping up to be a tense and tight battle for control of Congress after Maine Democrats chose their nominee to face off against vulnerable incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). Former state Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday formally clinched the Democrati...
The Hill News
Jul 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Maine Democrats made the right choice with Troy Jackson
Jackson isn’t a charismatic outsider, but he might be just the right person to get Democrats past the finish line. The post Maine Democrats made the right choice with Troy Jackson appeared first on MS...
MS NOW
Jul 26, 2026 - ms.now
Democrats favored to win House, underdogs in Senate 100 days out
Democrats are favored to win the House but are slight underdogs in the fight for the Senate with 100 days to go before the midterms, according to the latest forecast from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Both parties are dealing with headwinds as they head into the home stretch of the high-stakes election....
The Hill News
Jul 26, 2026 - thehill.com
100 days out from Election Day, our insider shares his intel
Data: The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Map: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsThe midterm elections are 100 days out. Political reporter Hans Nichols, lead author of the Hill Leaders newsletter, shares his intel on the state of the races:The big picture: The House environment favors the Dems. The te...
Axios
Jul 26, 2026 - axios.com
Sanders says polls show voters want change in midterm elections
Senator Bernie Sanders said the major obstacle progressive candidates are facing in the midterm elections is massive spending in key races by the "billionaire class."
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 26, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Morocco Football Boss Enters Politics With Premier Bid Possible
Morocco’s football czar joined one of the kingdom’s biggest political parties, edging closer to a possible bid for the role of prime minister in September’s elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 25, 2026 - bloomberg.com
EXCLUSIVE: Legal group tells NYPD cops they can contact ICE directly despite blue city's sanctuary rules
America First Legal's guide tells NYPD officers they can contact ICE directly despite New York City sanctuary city policies under Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
August Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 5 days
The August 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in five days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. If the first day falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is sent on the last business day of the previous mon...
Washington Examiner
Jul 26, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump threatens full-scale war as his tariffs take hold and gas prices soar
The White House’s latest global tariffs threaten to further strain American consumers who are already paying the costs of Trump’s Iran war. The post Trump threatens full-scale war as his tariffs take...
MS NOW
Jul 25, 2026 - ms.now
California Attorney General Sabotages Voter ID Proposal
Rob Bonta is trying to doom a popular attempt at improving election integrity.
National Review
Jul 26, 2026 - nationalreview.com
WSJ editorial board rips Trump over tariff ‘obsession’
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board published an op-ed on Friday ripping President Trump’s latest “obsession” with tariffs that “despite their political unpopularity and economic harm.” The administration announced its newest slate of policies that are replacing the lapsing Section 122 tariffs...
The Hill News
Jul 25, 2026 - thehill.com
China’s influence machine: Federal records expose Beijing’s push to sway America
DOJ records reveal China's government spent nearly $80 million on influence operations targeting media, lobbying and policy in the United States.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
7/25: CBS Weekend News
Wildfires torch France and Spain; Iran war drives up gas prices again.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 25, 2026 - cbsnews.com
LA's Surging Homeless Count Is Trouble for Bass
Karen Bass is in deep trouble. Her reelection bid was already shaky, thanks to lingering public outrage over the Palisades Fire.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 26, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.
BBC News
Jul 26, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Will prediction market ‘catch fire’ in UK, replicating US boom?
World Cup and events like Clacton byelection is driving interest in sites such as Polymarket, with UK gamblers easily able to sidestep regulationWith more plot twists than a spy thriller, Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt was one of the World Cup’s most unpredictable matches.But in one living room ...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘This is the dream job’: Labour’s Bev Craig on the battle to be Manchester mayor
Polling puts close Burnham ally in lead as she aims to defeat Reform and draw back support from revitalised GreensBev Craig was mid-squat at the gym when she was recognised for the first time as the prospective heir to Andy Burnham’s throne. Until recently, the Manchester city council leader could h...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 26, 2026 - theguardian.com
3 in 5 overestimate how much gas prices have risen: Survey
As ongoing fighting in the Middle East continues to influence prices at the pump, a new survey signals many Americans overestimate gas price increases. The Politico poll, released on Friday, found roughly 3 in 5 adults in the U.S. believe the cost of gas in their area rose more than the data shows. ...
The Hill News
Jul 25, 2026 - thehill.com
Hawaii’s Democratic lieutenant governor indicted in bribery investigation
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke was indicted by a state grand jury over an alleged scheme to secure COVID-19 contracts in exchange for campaign contributions. The 12-count indictment charged Luke, a Democrat, with criminal conspiracy to commit bribery and falsifying candidate committee reports, charges ...
Washington Examiner
Jul 26, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Court checks Pritzker as Trump administration scores another immigration win
A federal judge ruled Illinois laws providing in-state tuition and financial aid to illegal immigrants are unconstitutional, dealing a blow to JB Pritzker.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 25, 2026 - foxnews.com
Sanders dismisses Rahm Emanuel’s warning that ‘Bernie Bros’ could ‘spoil’ Democrats in the midterms
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday dismissed former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel’s warning written in the Wall Street Journal that “Bernie Bros” could “spoil” the Democratic Party’s chances in the midterm elections. “There is a strong division within the Democratic Party,” Sanders told “...
The Hill News
Jul 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Maine Senate Dems Nominee
Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner stepped out.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 26, 2026 - npr.org
Federal appeals court rejects Trump bid to enforce mail ballot order ahead of midterm elections
A federal appeals court blocked Trump's executive order on mail-in voting rules in 23 states, potentially sending the fight to the Supreme Court.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 25, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump Says He Believes in Giving People a 'Second Chance.' For 6,000 People, the Answer Was No.
The administration this month denied thousands of clemency applications.
Reason.com
Jul 26, 2026 - reason.com
Politics chat: How the war with Iran will shape midterms, Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race
We'll look at how the war with Iran might shape the outcome for the 2026 Midterm elections, as well as how the new Democratic senate candidate in Maine might fare against the Republican incumbent.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 26, 2026 - npr.org
DoorDash is selling out D.C. over a 20-cent delivery tax
The food delivery platform backed legislation that would strip Washington, D.C., residents of power over their own taxes. The post DoorDash is selling out D.C. over a 20-cent delivery tax appeared fir...
MS NOW
Jul 26, 2026 - ms.now
How Republicans plan to conquer Troy Jackson
Republicans have 100 days to sink the newly-minted Democratic Maine Senate nominee — and they're throwing everything they have at him.
Politics
Jul 26, 2026 - politico.com
Trump's SAVE America Act stalls as McConnell's absence complicates Senate path
Sen. Mitch McConnell's extended Senate absence complicates the SAVE America Act's path through budget reconciliation as Republicans scramble for votes.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
This red state is strengthening its grip as America's next economic heavyweight
IRS migration data reveal over $5 billion in wealth flowing into Texas as Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin fuel the state's population boom.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 26, 2026 - foxnews.com
Appeals court upholds injunction on President Trump’s mail-in voting order
A federal appeals court on Saturday ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to implement stricter mail-in voting rules before midterm elections in the coming months, with control of both the House and Senate up for grabs. The 1st U.S. Circuit of Appeals declined to lift a lower-court injunc...
The Hill News
Jul 25, 2026 - thehill.com
The four most high-stakes primaries left with 100 days until midterm elections
With the 2026 midterm elections just 100 days away, several important races have yet to hold their primaries, with national implications. The 2026 primaries have largely been characterized by two trends — President Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party being cemented through successful endorse...
Washington Examiner
Jul 26, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
How Trump's Tariffs Undermine US Trustworthiness and Credibility - and What can be Done to Stop it
Economist David Hebert highlights an underappreciated danger of Trump's tariff mania. It's a serious problem, but one that can at least be mitigated.