Political News For 2026-07-30
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 111 articles from 21 sites. We chose these from 1557 articles found on 39 sites.
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The Hill News, Reason.com, Washington Examiner, NPR Topics: Politics, NBC News Politics, NYT > U.S. > Politics, Semafor, The Bulwark, Latest Political News on Fox News, MS NOW, RealClearPolitics - Homepage, FactCheck.org, The American Conservative, Bloomberg Politics, Axios, American Enterprise Institute – AEI, Politics | Vox, Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera, The Dispatch, Politics, Politics | The Guardian.
Trump’s EEOC has cut out demographic data and abandoned its core mission
We will not end the evils of racism and sexism by pretending they primarily victimize white men today.
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Democrats are focused on affordability. Some say they should focus on democracy too
Democratic candidates have focused on affordability. But some party leaders say they also need to talk about democracy, especially if President Trump continues making unfounded claims about election fraud.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 28, 2026 - npr.org
Watch: Warsh gives remarks as Fed holds interest rates steady
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh gave remarks Wednesday afternoon after the nation’s central bank decided to hold interest rates steady for the fifth time amid uncertainty around energy prices as a result of the Iran war. The Federal Open Market Committee maintained its baseline interest rate at a ...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Giffords group calls on Max Miller to resign over domestic abuse allegations
Giffords, a gun violence prevention advocacy group founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), called for Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) to resign Wednesday over allegations that he had physically abused his ex-wife. Miller, who is running for reelection, has come under intense scrutiny in recent wee...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Updating The Wall of Receipts For President Trump's Three Appointees
How have Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett voted over the past year on the interim and certiorari dockets?
Reason.com
Jul 28, 2026 - reason.com
Trump and Netanyahu meet in D.C. amid tensions over Iran war
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's latest meeting comes as the U.S. has paused strikes in Iran as the two sides negotiate.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - npr.org
Border Agents Can Lie to Search Your Phone, but Wiping Your Own Data Could Land You in Prison
The government is charging Samuel Tunick for telling them a code that would erase all the data on his phone—after they tried to take it on false pretenses.
Reason.com
Jul 29, 2026 - reason.com
US Fed holds interest rates steady citing ‘elevated’ inflation
Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Jul 29, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Trump’s Numbers, July 2026 Update
Our quarterly series presents just the statistics on various measures since Trump reentered the White House. The post Trump’s Numbers, July 2026 Update appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Jul 28, 2026 - factcheck.org
Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers
A bipartisan bill in the Senate would allow President Trump to impose tariffs on the biggest importers of Russian energy.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Hong holds strong double-digit lead in Wisconsin Democratic governor’s primary: Poll
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong holds a comfortable double-digit lead in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor less than two weeks out from the contest, according to a new poll. A Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday shows Hong in first place at 38 percent in the crow...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Fed leaves rates steady, with internal dissent
The Federal Reserve left its interest rate target unchanged Wednesday amid significant internal dissent from officials who preferred to raise rates.The big picture: The central bank elected not to surprise markets with an interest rate hike, contrary to rampant speculation on Wall Street in recent d...
Axios
Jul 29, 2026 - axios.com
Special election for Scott’s House seat in Georgia heads to runoff
The special election to fill the remainder of the late Rep. David Scott’s (D-Ga.) term in the House is headed to a runoff, according to Decision Desk HQ. None of the five candidates jostling for the vacant seat scored more than 50 percent of the vote, pushing the top two finishers, Scott’s daughter...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
A Year After the Wildfires, L.A. Homelessness Spikes
Plus: A new lawsuit challenges New York's rent freeze, a study affirms new supply helps everyone, and the battle between data centers and clouded leopards.
Reason.com
Jul 28, 2026 - reason.com
One Big Beautiful Bill Not (Yet) Driving ACA, Medicaid Declines
Multiple Democratic lawmakers have claimed that 8 million Americans have lost healthcare coverage as a result of the Trump-backed budget reconciliation bill that passed a year ago, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But experts told us the enrollment declines seen to date are largely due to ot...
FactCheck.org
Jul 29, 2026 - factcheck.org
Not What Judges Want to See from Litigants
From today's sanctions order in Copycat Legal PLLC v. Peralo, by Judge David Leibowitz (S.D. Fla.), entered on the court's… The post Not What Judges Want to See from Litigants appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Jul 28, 2026 - reason.com
Red state governor pummeled online after defying Trump’s deportation orders
Gov. Mike DeWine called Haiti "hell" while arguing against deporting Haitian TPS holders, sparking fierce online backlash from critics on social media.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
People Have Got To Try Being Normal About Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the WNBA
Plus: Congress struggling to regulate college sports, looking at the economics of World Cup hosts, and why are golf shows all the same?
Reason.com
Jul 28, 2026 - reason.com
Haitian TPS holders in South Florida brace for end of their legal status
Temporary protected status was given to Haitians after the 2010 quake because Haiti was deemed too dangerous for a safe return. In June, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end TPS.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - npr.org
Deportation helps make affordability possible
Mass deportation is not just border policy. It is affordability policy — and more fundamentally, it is a restoration of the basic bargain between the American government and American families. For the past half century, immigration enforcement typically has been treated as a border-security issue. I...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
WATCH LIVE: Kevin Warsh speaks after Fed keeps interest rates the same
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is holding a press conference on Wednesday afternoon after the central bank made its latest decision on interest rates. The Fed decided to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% for now. The decision was widely expected. FED HOLDS RATES STEADY,...
Washington Examiner
Jul 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Alex Jones calls for Trump impeachment over Iran war
Conservative podcaster Alex Jones called for President Donald Trump‘s impeachment over the war in Iran and looming threat of a draft for the war. “This is a war. They’re getting the draft ready,” Jones said in a clip of his live show posted to X. “If this isn’t a war, nothing’s a war. I mean, […]
Washington Examiner
Jul 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Three Dissenters Wanted a Hike
The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates unchanged in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, with some officials dissenting in favor of raising rates by a quarter percentage point. The vote was 9-3. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - bloomberg.com
'Tip of the iceberg': NJ illegal voting scandal explodes with more key systems at risk
Roughly 75,000 noncitizens were summoned for jury duty in New Jersey as GOP lawmakers demand a bipartisan subpoena probe into voter registration.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Battle to replace late House Dem goes to overtime after daughter failed to clinch seat
Marcye Scott and Everton Blair advance to an Aug. 25 runoff election in Georgia's 13th congressional district to fill the late David Scott's seat.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
How Congress entrenched its own unpopularity by trying to rein in stock trading
The STOCK Act, by forcing transparency, has created a perception of an unfixable institution.
Semafor
Jul 29, 2026 - semafor.com
Minority Report: FBI Seeks AI for Political Watch List
Documents show the FBI seeking AI tools to flag Americans before they act, as the terror watch list's focus moves toward domestic dissent.
Reason.com
Jul 28, 2026 - reason.com
Warsh’s Inflation Problem
Plus: Iran fires missiles at U.S. troops in Jordan, Netanyahu visits the White House, and the Senate confirms Jay Clayton as intelligence chief.
The Dispatch
Jul 29, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he had a 'good meeting' with Trump in Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a "good meeting" with President Donald Trump Tuesday, as the country seeks to make more weapons in its fight against Russia.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - npr.org
Fed holds interest rates as new Iran tensions raise inflation risks
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fifth straight time Wednesday amid mounting pressure on the bank to stay ahead of another war-driven energy price shock. In a 9-3 decision, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained its baseline interest rate at a range of 3.5 percent to...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump hasn’t asked the Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case despite his vow
The White House‘s deadline to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider the ruling that struck down Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship was Monday night.
NBC News Politics
Jul 28, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Fed Expected to Hold Rates, But Warsh Could Shock the Street
The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady when it concludes its two-day meeting today. But Wall Street still says there's a 35% chance Chairman Kevin Warsh could shock markets and hike rates. Bloomberg's Michael McKee has more on what to watch for. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Former Democratic staffers, DEI leaders shape Smithsonian leadership amid political firestorm
A Fox News Digital review of biographies and social media profiles identified roughly two dozen people employed by the Smithsonian with ties to the left.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Former peace negotiator shares takeaways from Trump's meeting with Netanyahu
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former peace negotiator and advisor to the Israeli government Daniel Levy about takeaways from President Trump's meeting with Israel's prime minister.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - npr.org
Fed's Warsh Says There Is No Soft Inflation Target
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says the fight to bring down inflation has just begun. “Let me reiterate: there is no soft inflation target, there is no soft implicit target, not on this committee’s watch," he said during a press conference in Washington. Warsh says "there's only a target, and ...
Bloomberg Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Fed holds rates steady, with three officials dissenting
The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold its interest rate target steady following the second meeting under new Chairman Kevin Warsh, although three members of the Fed board dissented, preferring a rate hike. After a two-day meeting in Washington, the Fed’s monetary policy committee announced it ...
Washington Examiner
Jul 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Top union 'cleared' by law firm over explosive corruption allegation previously gave millions to that firm
Pitta LLP received $11.6 million from the Hotel Trades Council and Unite Here Local 6 while investigating whistleblower corruption claims against them.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Supreme Court joins Trump, Congress in job approval slump
The Supreme Court's approval rating — long the highest among the three branches of government — has sunk to a record low, joining President Trump and Congress in drawing low public support.Why it matters: Americans aren't just unhappy with individual leaders. They're increasingly convinced the count...
Axios
Jul 29, 2026 - axios.com
Beshear: Replacing Martin as DNC chief before midterms ‘would put far too much at risk’
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) rejected the idea of immediately replacing Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin, saying on Tuesday it “would put far too much at risk.” “Ken Martin is going to be the leader of the DNC in the very least through these elections,” Beshear, seen as a pote...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Resurfaced video of resident rejecting Fauci’s door-to-door vaccine sales pitch goes viral
A D.C. resident confronted Anthony Fauci at his door over vaccine safety concerns during the 2021 Anacostia door-to-door campaign with Muriel Bowser.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
The Trump asylum change that could fast-track deportations
An immigration court sign is seen as federal agents patrol the halls of the Ted Weiss Federal Building in New York City on May 12, 2026. | Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without lett...
Politics | Vox
Jul 28, 2026 - vox.com
Conservatives tout Biden tapes as proof of his decline. The audio is more nuanced.
Audio of Joe Biden's interviews with a ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017 show him referencing classified materials and occasionally struggling to recall details.
Politics
Jul 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Judge James C. Ho's Speech On "Judicial Courage" and Judicial Selection
"Nobody actually reads what people have said and written. And that’s why mistakes are made. Because if nobody reads, then it’s not about who would do the job best. It’s about who wants the job most."
Reason.com
Jul 29, 2026 - reason.com
Thune warns there aren’t 50 votes to advance budget resolution after Trump demands action
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) warned Wednesday he does not currently see 50 Republican votes for advancing a budget resolution, after President Trump renewed his call for the Senate to advance a budget framework to fund the war in Iran and perhaps raise the national debt limit. “We’ll h...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
New Maine law limits police cooperation with federal immigration officials
Three new laws restrict cooperation between Maine law enforcement and ICE, including limiting cooperation with federal immigration officials.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump administration bans foreign-made humanoid robots in move targeting China
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned imports of foreign-produced humanoid robotic devices and power inverters, citing “national security” as its primary concern. The devices were added to the FCC’s covered list, meaning the products posed an “unacceptable risk to the national secur...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
UK faces ‘very difficult trade-offs’ in budget because of Iran war, say analysts
Leading thinktank says higher oil prices and inflation will give Andy Burnham a ‘challenging inheritance’Andy Burnham has been warned by a leading thinktank of “very difficult trade-offs in the next autumn budget” if the Iran war keeps oil prices and inflation high.The National Institute of Economic...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrat compares ICE to 'domestic terrorists' as 111 House Dems demand Texas detention center close
House Democrats panned the Trump administration's immigration crackdown after a visit to a Dilley detention center in Texas.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Who Will Dems Pick in 2028? The Scales Just Tilted
The odds that the 2028 Democratic presidential nominee will be socialist-aligned, or affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America, just declined. The Democratic National Committee announced on Friday its proposed schedule of the earliest primaries and set up a challenge for the DSA in the fi...
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 29, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Three GOP Senators Who Could Complicate a Vance/Rubio Coronation
Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, and Rand Paul each have reasons to run in ’28. The post Three GOP Senators Who Could Complicate a Vance/Rubio Coronation appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 29, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Trump Keeps Pushing Legally Dubious Tariffs
The president's latest round of broad import taxes, like the previous two, treats his statutory authority as an afterthought.
Reason.com
Jul 29, 2026 - reason.com
We Should Not Balkanize the Space Economy
Low Earth Orbit satellites are making the world safer and more connected. Now, a proposal under consideration by the European Commission threatens a long-established system of regulatory reciprocity by reserving roughly two-thirds of the 2 GHz mobile satellite services (MSS) spectrum band exclusivel...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Jul 29, 2026 - aei.org
Remember who met the moment
I called Dr. Anthony Fauci “the nation’s most dangerous sociopath” in March 2020. I’ve been known to get a few things wrong from time to time, but I was Chris Kyle-accurate when discussing the man who would become one of the great villains of modern America. Fauci was a test, and it is important to ...
Washington Examiner
Jul 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
To fix birthright citizenship, declare a foreign invasion
Sen. Jim Banks proposed the Citizenship Act of 2026 to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants following a Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Barbara.
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
While Washington is busy fighting, the rest of America is just asking for results
Research conducted by Next American Era and Morning Consult indicates that despite political polarization, a vast majority of American voters prioritize pragmatic, results-oriented leadership over ideological conflict ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Democrats fear viral DSA interview on Fox News will leave a scar
Democrats are worried that widely circulated comments from a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) leader outlining the group’s priorities could become Republican attack fodder as the midterm elections draw closer. The unease from moderate Democrats intensified after Megan Romer, DSA co-chair, was...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Daily on Energy: Rising pressure on Senate to pass permitting reform before midterms
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Wednesday, readers! The annual Mubadala Citi DC Open is being held this week. Some of the top tennis players will be competing, including Jessica Pegula, Naomi Osaka, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, and many more. 🎾🎾🎾 A few folks from the Washington Examin...
Washington Examiner
Jul 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Kentucky governor calls on McConnell to prove he is fit to serve or resign: 'Address the people'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demanded that Sen. Mitch McConnell prove his fitness to serve or resign after the 84-year-old's lengthy hospital stay.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats’ New 2028 Primary Calendar?
Democratic Party officials have approved a new calendar that puts South Carolina at the head of the line. Black and Latino voters will gain new clout.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden fends off challenger in GOP primary runoff
NBC News projects that Rhoden, who replaced Kristi Noem last year, defeated businessman Toby Doeden to win the Republican nomination for governor.
NBC News Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Marco Rubio’s ‘Democratic Hemisphere’ vs. the National Security Strategy
In Latin America, the White House abandons its own strategic doctrine for democracy promotion. The post Marco Rubio’s ‘Democratic Hemisphere’ vs. the National Security Strategy appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Jul 29, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Major Driver of Worsening Canadian Wildfires Is Climate Change, Not Forest Mismanagement
President Donald Trump has blamed improper forest management for Canadian wildfires whose smoke drifted into the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. earlier this month. But climate change — and not a lack of “Debris Removal,” as Trump suggested — is the main factor leading to worsening Canadian wildfir...
FactCheck.org
Jul 29, 2026 - factcheck.org
The GOP's New Red Scare
Shortly after announcing the mission of turning the 2026 midterms into a "hate election," the campaign brain trust for the Republican Party has settled on the secret-weapon epithet it plans to deploy against its Democratic congressional rivals: "Communism."
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 29, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Live results: Rhoden fights to hang on to South Dakota governor’s mansion in GOP primary runoff
Republican voters in South Dakota will once again head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a heated gubernatorial primary runoff. Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) is vying for a full term leading the Mount Rushmore State against Republican businessman Toby Doeden. Neither candidate secured over half of the v...
The Hill News
Jul 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton to Lead U.S. Intelligence Community
Mr. Clayton, who shed Democratic support after he refused to clearly say Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election, will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Fed chair's latest test: Messaging a murky rate choice
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s tightrope walk atop the central bank will get even dicier.
Semafor
Jul 29, 2026 - semafor.com
What's in the GOP megabill Trump is rallying behind
House Republicans are pressuring the Senate to advance their reconciliation package as President Trump pushes for quick action.Why it matters: The roughly $95 billion package is House Republicans' latest effort to enact Trump's priorities without Democratic votes using the reconciliation process.The...
Axios
Jul 28, 2026 - axios.com
House progressives revive Green New Deal for public schools as Dem civil war empowers far left
Rep. Pramila Jayapal is leading progressives in introducing a Green New Deal for public schools, legislation that has little chance of passing.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
How Jailhouse Snitches Send Innocent People to Death Row
Pamela Colloff discusses the dangers of incentivized testimony, the difficulty of overturning wrongful convictions, and how the justice system compounds its own errors.
Reason.com
Jul 29, 2026 - reason.com
Janet Mills keeps cool on endorsement of Troy Jackson
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) stopped short of endorsing Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson, instead emphasizing the need to defeat longtime Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). “We haven’t spoken, but clearly Susan Collins is vulnerable, and she should be — she should be defeated,” Mills said during an i...
Washington Examiner
Jul 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump wants the Supreme Court to give him the unilateral power to rewrite election law
President Donald Trump greets Chief Justice John Roberts before Trump delivered his address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. | Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images A court case involving President Donald Trump’s efforts to ...
Politics | Vox
Jul 29, 2026 - vox.com
‘Give him a chance’: Democrats sticking by embattled chair
There are real drawbacks to an attempted ouster of national party chief Ken Martin, despite mounting questions about his tenure.
Semafor
Jul 28, 2026 - semafor.com
U.S. and Iran resume attacks. And, Fauci to face Senate questions on COVID pandemic
The U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting after Iran attacked U.S. forces in the Middle East yesterday. And, a Senate committee will question Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - npr.org
South Dakota governor fends off challenger in primary runoff
Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) has defeated businessman Toby Doeden in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff for South Dakota governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Rhoden will now take on Democrat Dan Ahlers, a former state senator, in November. Rhoden is expected to hang on to the seat given the state’s reliably...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Two Democrats advance to runoff in Georgia special election to succeed late Rep. David Scott
Scott’s daughter Marcye Scott and fellow Democrat Everton Blair finished atop a five-candidate field, but no one got majority support, triggering the runoff, NBC News projects.
NBC News Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Trump's evolving China rhetoric raises eyebrows over TikTok strategy amid scorching election meddling warning
Trump's softer tone toward China raises concerns about TikTok's algorithm, which is still under ByteDance control despite the app's new U.S. ownership deal.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
South Africa targets political allies to chair Africa's biggest fund
Following a governance crisis, Pretoria is weighing whether policy-aligned leadership or market distance is best for Africa’s largest investor.
Semafor
Jul 29, 2026 - semafor.com
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Trump’s attorneys asserted a 2024 high court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for actions taken in office shields him from liability in the case.
Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Economic concerns in focus as Zambia heads to the polls
The southern African nation is seeking to rebuild after defaulting on its debt in 2020 and as it faces severe power shortages.
Semafor
Jul 29, 2026 - semafor.com
Some Tentative Thoughts on Substack
I launched my original blog on WordPress back in September 2009, shortly after I graduated law school. At the time,… The post Some Tentative Thoughts on Substack appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Jul 29, 2026 - reason.com
Live results: Georgia holds special election for late David Scott’s House seat
Voters in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District are at the polls Tuesday for a special election to fill late Rep. David Scott’s (D) seat. Scott passed away in April at age 80, leaving the seat in the blue stronghold open for the first time since 2002. The late Georgia Democrat’s daughter Marcye Scot...
The Hill News
Jul 28, 2026 - thehill.com
To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy
Working-class voters have moved away from the Democratic Party. Winning them back is key to the party's future, a new reports shows. But first, the messaging has to change.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - npr.org
DHS testimony confirms raid of Newsom press conference was ‘political,’ ‘a stunt’
A year ago, when immigration agents raided a gubernatorial event, DHS said the agents were “focused on enforcing the law.” We now know that wasn’t true. The post DHS testimony confirms raid of Newsom ...
MS NOW
Jul 29, 2026 - ms.now
Mills declines to endorse Jackson in Maine Senate race
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) on Tuesday declined to endorse Troy Jackson, the state’s Democratic nominee for Senate, months out from the general election. “We haven’t spoken, but clearly Susan Collins is vulnerable, and she should be — she should be defeated,” Mills said in an interview with WMTW New...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
Thune's next nightmare
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has one of the toughest jobs in Washington. It could get even harder next year.Why it matters: Thune is one of the few Republicans in Washington who's managed to say "no" to President Trump and still keep his job. But the Senate leader could enter the next Congress ...
Axios
Jul 29, 2026 - axios.com
Maine Dem in hot seat for championing popular vote despite clinching Senate bid without it
Troy Jackson secured 75% of delegate votes at Maine's convention, but critics say the process contradicts his own calls for popular vote democracy.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Midterms May Boost Shapiro's Chances in 2028
A Democratic sweep of Pennsylvania's competitive U.S. House and state legislative races could boost the case for Shapiro in his party's presidential primary.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Jul 29, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Suddenly the British right feels a political chill. It’s getting cold in Andy Burnham’s shadow | Rafael Behr
The Tories and Reform had it easy when Keir Starmer was self-destructing – but a new PM with ideas exposes how vacant the opposition has becomeAndy Burnham’s recollections of Britain in the 1970s must be pretty hazy. He was nine when the decade ended. Kemi Badenoch, born in 1980, can remember nothin...
Politics | The Guardian
Jul 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Comey seeks to toss seashell ’86’ case, accusing Trump, DOJ of vindictive prosecution
Former FBI Director James Comey asked a judge late Tuesday to dismiss the case against him over sharing a photo of seashells spelling “86 47,” arguing it amounts to a selective and vindictive prosecution ordered by President Trump. Another late-night filing also asks for a Franks hearing — a bid to ...
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
"It's a serious clusterf*ck": Behind-the-scenes fury and panic roil key House primary
While Democrats across the country are pulling their hair out over Michigan's brutal Democratic Senate primary, a key House race in the state is also quietly giving party leaders heartburn.Why it matters: Infighting between establishment Democrats could create an opening for a progressive who many D...
Axios
Jul 28, 2026 - axios.com
Straight to Deportation, Don't Pass 'Go'
Plus: Bodega lawsuit, Ross Douthat escapes, Anthropic book destruction, and more...
Reason.com
Jul 29, 2026 - reason.com
Supreme Court deadline passes for Trump to ask for birthright citizenship reconsideration
The Supreme Court deadline to request a reconsideration on President Trump’s birthright citizenship order passed on Tuesday without a filing from the Department of Justice. The Trump administration had 25 days to petition the court for a rehearing regarding the president’s attempt to strip the U.S....
The Hill News
Jul 29, 2026 - thehill.com
No Jews on Mamdani’s 'truly representative' NYC judiciary panel, sparking backlash
Four Jewish bar associations demand Zohran Mamdani correct the exclusion of Jewish members from his 19-person judiciary advisory panel in New York City.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
US Fed holds interest rates steady
The US Federal Reserve is likely to hold rates steady at its meeting today, but the path ahead looks unclear as concerns bubble over stubborn levels of inflation.
Semafor
Jul 29, 2026 - semafor.com
Did Zelenskyy get what he needed from his D.C. visit? Former ambassador weighs in
NPR's Leila Fadel asks former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor about what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy obtained from his visit to Washington.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - npr.org
Jim Clyburn is pointing the finger at all the wrong people
The influential South Carolina lawmaker wants to blame Black voters and the media for the Democrats’ woes. The post Jim Clyburn is pointing the finger at all the wrong people appeared first on MS NOW....
MS NOW
Jul 29, 2026 - ms.now
Lawmakers Need to Get Serious About Business Tax Reform
After the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, lawmakers now have time to plan the next business tax reform. Such a reform should tax business income neutrally and eliminate the pass-through business deduction. The post Lawmakers Need to Get Serious About Business Tax Reform appeared first on ...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Jul 28, 2026 - aei.org
At Senate Hearing, Fauci Takes the Fifth To Avoid Accounting for Inconsistent Statements About a Lab Leak
Diary entries show the former public health official acknowledged that U.S.-supported researchers were conducting gain-of-function research in Wuhan that could have caused the pandemic.
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Jul 29, 2026 - reason.com
Obama to Headline Democratic Redistricting Fund-Raiser
After exhausting their gerrymandering options in 2026, the party is hoping to redraw more congressional maps ahead of the next election cycle.
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Jul 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Rand Paul Senate hearing
At a Senate hearing Wednesday, Anthony Fauci is likely to face questions from Sen. Rand Paul related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - npr.org
EXCLUSIVE: Resurfaced video shows James Talarico discussing ‘exciting’ opportunity to end ‘over-policing’
Resurfaced video shows James Talarico calling efforts to end over-policing "really exciting" after 2020 Black Lives Matter riots in Austin, Texas.
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Jul 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton to oversee the intelligence community, despite Democrats' concerns that he could politicize intelligence at President Trump's direction.
NPR Topics: Politics
Jul 29, 2026 - npr.org
Munitions Misconceptions & Operation Epic Fury
The U.S. munitions shortfall is a bipartisan failure of both the executive and legislative branches that has been decades in the making. The United States has the technological and industrial might to fix it. Now it needs the political will and strategic discipline. The post Munitions Misconceptions...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Jul 28, 2026 - aei.org
Boebert guest hosts on pro-MAGA network show
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) filled in as guest host on former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s primetime show at the pro-MAGA network One America News (OAN). The Monday night broadcast featured Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), election lawyer Cleta Mitchell, comedian Rob Schneider, Citizens Alliance CEO Cliff M...
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Jul 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Democrats' Primary Struggles
Tuesday on the RealClearPolitics podcast, RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende joins Carl Cannon and Andrew Walworth to break down upcoming Democratic primaries in Michigan. Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
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Jul 29, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Court Rejects Lawsuit Alleging Religious Liberty Commission Isn't "Fairly Balanced"
From Interfaith Alliance v. Trump, decided Monday by Judge John Cronan (S.D.N.Y.): [A.] [T]he Federal Advisory Committee Act ("FACA") …… The post Court Rejects Lawsuit Alleging Religious Liberty Commission Isn't "Fairly Balanced" appeared first on Reason.com.