Political News For 2026-07-28
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 70 articles from 20 sites. We chose these from 1486 articles found on 39 sites.
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Stop Gaslighting Us Over the 2020 Election
Why they really don't want to talk about it.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 27, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Democrats hit the anti-incumbency trap
Democrats are learning a hard lesson Republicans know all too well: The party out of power doesn't just ride the anti-incumbency wave — it can also get swept up in it.Why it matters: The populist energy surging through the left after President Trump's return to the White House is roiling Democratic ...
Axios
Jul 27, 2026 - axios.com
What 2 Years of Soul-Searching Has Taught Dems
I worked on Joe Biden's campaign in 2020. I believed then, and still believe, in the version of this party that shows up, does the unglamorous work and governs like it actually matters more than it performs. That's the party that passed the Affordable Care Act and clawed its way back from a financia...
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 27, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Can a Progressive Win in a Purple State? Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Find Out.
Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary is a critical front in the fight between Democrats’ progressive and moderate flanks and a preview of the 2028 presidential primary.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - nytimes.com
Takaichi Touts Parliament Progress, Shrugs Off Poll Results
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi touted progress on her election pledges while largely shrugging off opinion polls that showed households’ growing dissatisfaction with her handling of inflation.
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Acting DNI Pulte completes yet another round of layoffs in intelligence office
The Trump loyalist announced a fourth round of layoffs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. That’s not encouraging news. The post Acting DNI Pulte completes yet another round of lay...
MS NOW
Jul 27, 2026 - ms.now
Trump tries to sell an economy voters aren't buying
President Trump's economic sales pitch is colliding with voters' sour moods on high prices and the economy as the 2026 midterms loom.Why it matters: Economic frustration is giving Democrats an opening on the issue that often decides elections — and could help them erase Republicans' narrow congressi...
Axios
Jul 27, 2026 - axios.com
Debt-ridden Democrats tap a surprising asset as collateral for $15M loan
The Democratic National Committee used its headquarters as collateral for a record $15 million off-year loan as it carries $18.5 million in debt against the RNC's huge war chest.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump critic Massie joins Democrats in unprecedented bid to sue White House over Iran war
Thomas Massie accused President Trump and Secretary Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution, joining Democrats in a resolution to sue over the Iran war.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
In Washington, Netanyahu Faces a Delicate Balancing Act
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the coming elections back home.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - nytimes.com
Rep Thomas Massie says the Iran war has 'significantly weakened' America 'all for Israel'
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky declared in a post on X that the Iran war has "significantly weakened" the United States of America.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery
The post How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jul 27, 2026 - propublica.org
§ 230 Preempts Texas Mandates on Social Media Platforms, Fifth Circuit Holds by 2-1 Vote
An excerpt from the long opinion in Computer & Comm. Industry Ass'n v. Paxton, decided Friday by Fifth Circuit Judges… The post § 230 Preempts Texas Mandates on Social Media Platforms, Fifth Circuit Holds by 2-1 Vote appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Jul 27, 2026 - reason.com
No, Remote Work Is Not Making Us Miserable
The rise of remote work is a tech success story, despite what one new and very convoluted study claims.
Reason.com
Jul 27, 2026 - reason.com
Trump heads to Michigan to spotlight auto jobs ahead of primary
Trump is heading to Michigan to make his case on jobs, manufacturing and the economy just days before primary voting.
The Hill News
Jul 27, 2026 - thehill.com
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
My Interview with Judge Altman on Anti-Semitism, Israel, and Judging
"What happened after October 7 in our sacred institutions, at our universities, in our Western media outlets, in our international NGOs and nonprofits, is that we completely forgot the ways that we had learned to tell truth from fiction."
Reason.com
Jul 27, 2026 - reason.com
Trump’s Immigration Success—And Its Discontents
The administration has made real progress in enforcing the law and reforming institutions, but some people are never happy. The post Trump’s Immigration Success—And Its Discontents appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 27, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
What would a rate hike signal about the new Fed chief's MO?
The Federal Reserve typically telegraphs its interest rate moves in advance, then follows through. This week will provide the clearest evidence yet on whether chairman Kevin Warsh is ending the era of the no-surprises Fed.The big picture: Markets are now putting meaningful odds on the Fed delivering...
Axios
Jul 27, 2026 - axios.com
Hungarian Premier’s Rush to Undo Orban System Dents Support
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s blitz to dismantle former leader Viktor Orban’s governing system is triggering criticism from within his own camp, denting the ruling party’s popularity three months after a landslide election.
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Watch live: Trump speaks in Michigan
President Trump is visiting Michigan on Monday in a push to highlight manufacturing and auto industry jobs ahead of the midterm elections. Trump is expected to focus on the economy during a speech at General Motors‘s Milford Proving Ground facility in Milford, Mich., where the automaker tests new ve...
The Hill News
Jul 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Live updates: Trump makes remarks in Michigan ahead of primaries
President Trump on Monday is visiting Milford, Mich., visiting the General Motors Milford Proving Ground, where he will tout manufacturing and give remarks. Before addressing a crowd, he watched a drag race of several GM vehicles, including a 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing versus a white 2027 Corvett...
The Hill News
Jul 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Police vetted dubious allegation only after Buttigieg was separated from children
The Michigan attorney general’s office is investigating how the accusation that prompted the ex-Cabinet secretary's separation from his 4-year-old twins was handled.
Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
El-Sayed comes under fire for 'ogre on a pike' leaked comment
The Michigan Senate candidate saw immediate backlash from within his own party amid a tense primary that has divided progressives and moderate Democrats.
Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - politico.com
Some GOP senators say they will vote to cancel recess over SAVE America Act
Senate conservatives, led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), are calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to cancel the August recess so they can debate the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, a sweeping election reform bill that President Trump has made his No. 1 legislati...
The Hill News
Jul 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump says he hasn’t thought about replacing Thune as majority leader
President Donald Trump remained adamant that he has not considered replacing Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) as the pair clash over the president’s demands that the Senate pass the SAVE America Act. “I haven’t even thought of it,” Trump told reporters Monday when asked if he wants to see Th...
Washington Examiner
Jul 27, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Lookin’ Out Your Backdoor
There’s nothing wrong with caring about your backyard. The post Lookin’ Out Your Backdoor appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 27, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
The Energy Department Admits the OMB Canceled Grants 'Solely' To Punish Trump's Political Opponents
The episode illustrates the president's routine weaponization of government against his enemies.
Reason.com
Jul 27, 2026 - reason.com
In Memphis, an 'anti-crime' task force quietly turned into an ICE crackdown
The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - npr.org
Senate Democrat’s new bills would restrict AI-powered ads and paid influencers
California Sen. Adam Schiff plans to introduce two new bills that would attempt to illuminate who is paying influencers for political speech online and restrict AI-generated likenesses of politicians.
Semafor
Jul 27, 2026 - semafor.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.
Reason.com
Jul 26, 2026 - reason.com
Senegal's president forms new party as political crisis continues
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will lead the new Kiiraay party in local and legislative polls ahead of national elections in 2029.
Semafor
Jul 27, 2026 - semafor.com
Democrats take advantage of public concerns about corruption ahead of midterms
Many leading voices in the party have begun tying economic and corruption concerns together as two sides of the same coin. The post Democrats take advantage of public concerns about corruption ahead ...
MS NOW
Jul 27, 2026 - ms.now
GOP more divided now than when Trump’s tax bill passed: Bob Cusack
Washington Examiner Executive Editor Bob Cusack said Republicans are more divided now than when President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed a year ago. “Democrats don’t like this bill, they call it the ‘big ugly bill,’ but unlike Obamacare and Democratic bills, Democrats don’t go as f...
Washington Examiner
Jul 27, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Deadly U.S. boat strikes have failed to curb cocaine supply, Pentagon and DEA officials say
The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.
Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in Senate race
In Maine's U.S. Senate race, state Democrats have nominated Troy Jackson to replace the scandal-plagued candidate Graham Platner.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - npr.org
Trump demands Thune keep Senate in session until SAVE America Act passes
Trump demands John Thune cancel Senate recess until the SAVE America Act passes, renewing his call to terminate the filibuster for GOP priorities.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
The US is better off than it was in 1976. So why does it feel worse?
Roughly 60 percent of Americans tell pollsters the nation is on the wrong track. A majority say its best years are behind it. | Getty Images This story was originally published on June 29 in The Highlight. To get access to member-exclusive stories like this every month, become a Vox Member today. ...
Politics | Vox
Jul 27, 2026 - vox.com
Poll shows Labour ahead of Reform UK for first time since Burnham became PM – as it happened
New PM says he ‘wouldn’t get carried away’ by latest polling but says he is pleased if he has ‘connected with people’I have already posted lines from Andy Burnham’s BBC interview on reforming social care (see 9.03am), making council tax fairer (see 10.03am), and ruling out an early election (see 11....
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 27, 2026 - theguardian.com
Dems' 2028 primary schedule angers some progressives
Some progressive Democrats are fuming that the party's new schedule for 2028 presidential primaries could make it harder for one of their own to win the party's nomination.A powerful Democratic National Committee panel voted Friday to kick off the primary in South Carolina — the state where progress...
Axios
Jul 26, 2026 - axios.com
2028 Democratic power rankings, right now
What Axios' Alex Thompson is hearing from Democratic insiders about the party's most likely 2028 Democratic nominees, as told to Jim VandeHei for his weekly Axios C-Suite newsletter:1. Kamala Harris. She is far ahead of every other contender with Black voters, still the most important voting bloc in...
Axios
Jul 27, 2026 - axios.com
House Republicans look to silver linings for midterm playbook as they embark on recess
House Republicans are fanning out across the country for August recess hoping to capitalize on silver linings in an otherwise tough midterm environment as they kick off a 100-day sprint to Election Day. They are looking for bright spots in mostly daunting public polling. They are taking every opport...
The Hill News
Jul 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Minneapolis Showed How to Take the Constitution Back
The surge made public safety a daily practice for many residents. None of it sounded like law in a traditional register.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 27, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
'Shame on you': Sherrill knew voter-roll bombshell was coming when she called Trump a liar, DOJ official says
Harmeet Dhillon says Gov. Mikie Sherrill knew about New Jersey's voter roll bombshell before she accused Trump of lying about noncitizen voting.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Now We're All Victims of Trump's Wars
New tariffs, gas price rises, the deaths of thousands, insecurity ... We're living at the whim of one capricious, vain, easily bored man and his gang of stooges
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 27, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Bad numbers for Trump on economy, Iran, in latest CBS News poll
A new CBS News poll found that 65% of Americans disapprove of how President Trump is handling the economy, 71% disapprove of his handling of inflation and 63% think the war in Iran is going badly for the United States. Olivia Gazis reports.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Jul 26, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Trump is now in the same position Carter found himself in
In today’s edition of The Tea: Joe on the parallels — and differences — between Carter in 1979 and Trump today, majority of Americans believe Iran war will go on for months, and more. The post Trump i...
MS NOW
Jul 27, 2026 - ms.now
The DSA accountability machine stops at first class
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. Every successful po...
Washington Examiner
Jul 27, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Scalise warns 'Bolshevik revolution' taking over Dem Party after socialist primary wins
Scalise warns of a "Bolshevik revolution" inside the Democrat Party as DSA-backed candidates defeat incumbent progressives in recent primaries.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks on tariffs and economy in Michigan
President Donald Trump will speak to a crowd at the General Motors Milford Proving Ground in Michigan on Monday at 2:50 p.m. 2028, TERM LIMITS, MEDIA TENSION: EVERYTHING TRUMP COVERED IN WILD MARATHON SPEECH AT THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS CORRESPONDENTS’ ASSOCIATION DINNER Trump is expected to tout the ec...
Washington Examiner
Jul 27, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump admin targets woke schools accused of hiding students' gender transitions from parents
Linda McMahon says the Education Department and DOJ are taking action against two school districts accused of hiding students' gender transitions.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on Dems’ and affordability ahead of midterms
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) kicked off the 100-day sprint to the midterms on Sunday, arguing his party will address the cost of living if it wrestles back control of Congress. “In 100 days, you can vote for an America that is affordable and lower the cost of groceries, gas, and ho...
The Hill News
Jul 27, 2026 - thehill.com
EXCLUSIVE: Trump admin fast-tracks asylum cases, bypassing interviews to slash backlog
USCIS can now refer asylum applications directly to immigration judges without interviews, a move the Trump administration says cuts the backlog.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
All eyes on Greater Manchester ahead of mayoral election
Voters in Greater Manchester will go to the polls on Thursday to choose Andy Burnham's successor as mayor.
BBC News
Jul 27, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Sanders dismisses Rahm Emanuel’s warning that ‘Bernie bros’ could ‘spoil’ Democrats in the midterms
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday dismissed a warning from Rahn Emanuel, former U.S. ambassador to Japan, who wrote 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,” Sande...
The Hill News
Jul 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Americans are feeling less gloomy about the economy, poll finds
Gallup’s economic confidence measure rose to -31 in July from a low of -45 in May, an improvement largely driven by Republicans and independents shifting in a more positive direction.
Semafor
Jul 27, 2026 - semafor.com
Merz Pressured Over Security Lapses in Berlin Pride Attack
The suspected terror attack at Berlin’s LGBTQ pride event has put Germany’s security measures — and the country’s fragile government — under an intense spotlight just ahead of key local elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Some Democrats tout their version of "America First"
A small but growing number of Democrats are embracing their own version of "America First" in response to Donald Trump's ongoing war with Iran in partnership with Israel.Why it matters: Trump's war is scrambling the politics of a slogan he once owned, fracturing the right even as some Democrats — in...
Axios
Jul 26, 2026 - axios.com
With less than 100 days left until Election Day, how the midterms are shaping up
There are now fewer than 100 days until Election Day in November. Here's how NPR's Mara Liasson sees the midterm campaign shaping up.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - npr.org
The Democratic Establishment Running Scared in Michigan
No primary-especially a Senate primary-should go on this long. But Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, having dragged on for months, has turned into an interminably vicious grudge fest-one that's not likely to subside until voters finally go to the polls on August 4 and choose between Haley Steven...
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 27, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Why South Carolina is the wrong starting point for Democrats in 2028
The first primary is more about learning how candidates perform than about what voters think. That’s the real value of Iowa. The post Why South Carolina is the wrong starting point for Democrats in 2...
MS NOW
Jul 27, 2026 - ms.now
Senators reject Trump’s call to make Canada pay for wildfire smoke: ‘Ridiculous’
Republican and Democratic senators reject Trump's call for Canada to pay damages over wildfire smoke, with one calling for better forest management.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting
For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip four seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 27, 2026 - npr.org
Pentagon Death Numbers
Plus: Troy Jackson's race, City Without Children, the DEA and cocaine, the FDA and peptides, and more...
Reason.com
Jul 27, 2026 - reason.com
Biden's Hur interview tapes could now go public after his attorneys wave white flag
Joe Biden's attorneys dropped their case blocking audio recordings from Robert Hur's classified documents probe, clearing way for congressional access.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Americans trust the military. They don’t trust Congress or the president
Gallup released its annual confidence in institutions poll last week, and the dismal results were familiar. Only 27% had a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in the nine private and public institutions Gallup has measured since 1979. Looking at two governmental institutions in Gallup’s poll pro...
Washington Examiner
Jul 27, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Kalshi attacks a Wisconsin law banning election bets as 'voter suppression'
The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and the fast-growing industry.