Political News For 2026-08-03
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 55 articles from 16 sites. We chose these from 1487 articles found on 39 sites.
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Dems' Last Chance To Halt Erosion of U.S. Democracy
American democrats need a Hungarian-style landslide to overwhelm Trump's attempts to rig November's midterm elections, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 2, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Khanna argues economic concerns driving far-left primary victories
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Sunday that Americans’ economic concerns are driving the string of far-left victories in House Democratic primaries. “People are upset at an unfair political and economic system. They can’t afford gas, they can’t afford food, young people can’t afford to buy a home or ...
The Hill News
Aug 2, 2026 - thehill.com
Family feud: House Republican denies abusing MAGA GOP senator’s daughter
Rep. Max Miller doubled down on claiming his innocence, prompting his former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, to issue a harsh rebuke. The post Family feud: House Republican denies abusing MAGA GOP ...
MS NOW
Aug 2, 2026 - ms.now
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 riot — explains why hundreds of accounts were shut down in 2021.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - npr.org
Radicalism of Young Dems Threatens Party's Future
Democrats will soon have a verdict on just how much their precious enthusiasm is worth outside of the confines of deep blue cities and low-turnout primary contests.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 2, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Democrats fret in Michigan as progressives project confidence ahead of key primaries
Mainstream Democrats are fretting that progressive victories in two critical primary races in Michigan on Tuesday could jeopardize the party’s chances of clinching must-win congressional seats in November. Abdul El-Sayed and Will Lawrence, who are both backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for their...
The Hill News
Aug 1, 2026 - thehill.com
‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say
Labour chair accuses Reform of making ‘grubby pacts’ after contradictory reports emerge on timeline of eventsReform UK is operating under a “stench of sleaze”, Labour has said, after reports that Nigel Farage struck a secret deal to return as leader of Reform months before the general election.Farag...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Five Big Moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary
Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Marco Rubio’s dream week off: ‘Watching every college football game’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a lighter look at life inside the Trump administration, saying his dream weekend involves watching college football uninterrupted. “I’d love to sit down and watch every college football game, starting at noon Eastern until when the West Coast games end at 2:00...
Washington Examiner
Aug 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
‘Wouldn’t bet my house on it’: GOP senator doubts Blanche confirmation
Sen. John Kennedy’s comments come as fellow GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withhold their support of President Trump’s attorney general nominee. The post ‘Wouldn’t bet my house on it’: GOP sena...
MS NOW
Aug 2, 2026 - ms.now
Carville rips Piker: ‘If he becomes a force in the Democratic Party, I’m out of here’
Democratic strategist James Carville on Sunday ripped into popular left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, saying that if he shapes himself into a force within the Democratic Party, “I’m out of here.” “To talk about the larger Democratic Party, post the election in Michigan going forward, I am not go...
The Hill News
Aug 2, 2026 - thehill.com
David Cole's Qualified Defense of the Supreme Court
The prominent liberal legal scholar and former ACLU leader outlines how the Court has often checked Trump, but also critiques it for going against precedent.
Reason.com
Aug 1, 2026 - reason.com
The American dream lives in suburbia
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. Suburbia has long b...
Washington Examiner
Aug 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
She Voted for a Justice Who Overturned Roe. Now it Haunts Her on the Trail.
Senator Susan Collins, who supports abortion rights, endorsed Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court. It has emerged as a major issue in her campaign for re-election.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - nytimes.com
Miller denies abuse allegations, says he’s ‘not getting out of’ reelection race in face of resignation calls
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Sunday denied abuse allegations levied against him by his ex-wife and vowed to continue his reelection campaign. “I’ve been portrayed as an abusive husband, an abusive father and a violent man,” Miller said in a video he posted to social media. “Those allegations have dam...
The Hill News
Aug 2, 2026 - thehill.com
The pre-Trump GOP is coming for Vance ahead of 2028
The Wall Street Journal opinion page tried to stop Donald Trump a decade ago and again in 2024. Now, the standard-bearer of traditional conservatism is making an early case against his presumed heir.Why it matters: Vice President JD Vance has the inside track for Trump's endorsement. But there's a n...
Axios
Aug 2, 2026 - axios.com
GOP Rep Max Miller pushes back against abuse allegations: ‘I have nothing to hide’
Ohio Rep. Max Miller went live on X Sunday morning to address and deny allegations made by his ex-wife that he previously abused her and their daughter.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 2, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending
Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - npr.org
Lowering the bar for victory in the Iran war
Journalist Charbel A. Antoun argues that recent proposals for President Trump to declare victory in the Iran war represent a fourth failed attempt at rebranding success despite the unfulfilled primary objective of eliminating Iran's nuclear program.
The Hill News
Aug 2, 2026 - thehill.com
Republicans can win the House in 2026 through Puerto Rican voters
Republican leadership is urged to support Puerto Rican statehood to secure critical swing districts and maintain control of the House during the upcoming midterm elections.
The Hill News
Aug 1, 2026 - thehill.com
James Carville says he’ll leave Democratic Party if Hasan Piker ‘becomes a force’
Democratic strategist James Carville said he would leave the Democratic Party if left-wing commentator Hasan Piker becomes an influential figure within it, underscoring ideological tensions as Democrats continue debating the party’s future. “I am not going to be in the same party with Hasan Piker. ...
Washington Examiner
Aug 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump demand puts vulnerable Republicans in impossible spot ahead of midterms
Sen. Thom Tillis warns that canceling August recess is "tone-deaf" as GOP incumbents need to campaign ahead of midterms with tight races looming.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 2, 2026 - foxnews.com
Stephen Miller’s immigration policy for Afghans isn’t ‘America First.’ It’s a betrayal.
Indiscriminately deporting Afghans who served alongside U.S. service members goes against American values — and contradicts promises we made to partners who risked their lives. The post Stephen Miller...
MS NOW
Aug 2, 2026 - ms.now
Venezuela Starts US-Backed Talks on Future Democratic Elections
Venezuela’s government and some opposition members formally launched a US-backed political dialogue that could establish the terms for future democratic elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 1, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Nicola Jennings on Andy Burnham and the cost of living – cartoon
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Politics | The Guardian
Aug 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why Trump Quietly Carved Out Doctors From His Own Visa Freeze
By lifting the hold on foreign physicians, the Trump administration tacitly admitted its broad immigration restrictions aren't working.
Reason.com
Aug 2, 2026 - reason.com
Kansas’ data center boom is shaking up the governor’s race
Republican and Democratic rivals are attacking each other over their positions on data center development in the final stretch of the primary.
Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - politico.com
Sen Bernie Moreno calls for ex-son-in-law to resign from House, get 'serious psychological help'
Sen. Bernie Moreno called for Rep. Max Miller's resignation and said his former son-in-law needs psychological help amid domestic abuse allegations.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 2, 2026 - foxnews.com
Wes Moore & Kevin Stitt say civility can win general elections, but primaries are the problem
Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) and Unite CEO Tim Shriver join Kristen Welker for a Common Ground conversation on dignity in politics, live from the National Governors Association event in Oklahoma City.
NBC News Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Sanders says ‘many’ working-class Republican voters could vote for el Sayed in general election
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said Sunday he thinks “many” working-class Republican voters in Michigan “will end up voting for” socialist Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed in a theoretical general election should he defeat Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) in the primary election on Tuesday. While on ...
Washington Examiner
Aug 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump DHS chief under fire from conservatives after immigration speech ignites backlash
Former Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino accused Markwayne Mullin of undermining mass deportations after the DHS secretary called for immigration reform.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 2, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump’s promise of an economic ‘golden age’ collides with reality
It’s not a recession, at least for now. But the president has delivered the Meh Economy. The post Trump’s promise of an economic ‘golden age’ collides with reality appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Aug 2, 2026 - ms.now
Rep. Max Miller not dropping out after domestic abuse allegations
Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller said Sunday he will stay in his reelection race, using a livestream on X to deny allegations he abused his ex-wife and their young daughter.Shortly after his announcement, his ex-father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), denounced him as a "danger" to his daughter and unfi...
Axios
Aug 2, 2026 - axios.com
A democratic socialist in the White House? Activists are thinking big.
The Democratic Socialists of America summit was abuzz about whether to endorse a presidential candidate, potentially Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Anwar’s Bloc Loses Control of Another Malaysian State
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition lost a key state election to the once-dominant Barisan Nasional, raising fresh doubts about his political standing ahead of the next general polls.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - bloomberg.com
A Litmus Test in Michigan's Dem Senate Primary
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 2, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Ossoff: The next thing, or "Great White Hype" for Dems?
Jon Ossoff is having a moment. But some Democratic insiders are questioning whether he's the real deal — or if a few slickly produced videos are making him look like more of a political juggernaut than he is.Why it matters: The Georgia senator, 39, has catapulted into the 2028 conversation by making...
Axios
Aug 2, 2026 - axios.com
Can Burnham Tackle Entitlements?
The prime minister must make hard decisions to stop Britain’s fiscal spiral. The post Can Burnham Tackle Entitlements? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 2, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history
The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.
BBC News
Aug 2, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Sanders argues El-Sayed can appeal to working-class Republicans in Michigan
Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) argued Sunday that Abdul El-Sayed can appeal to Republicans and independents in the Senate general election in Michigan if he defeats Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. “The reason I think that Dr. El-Sayed will win in Michigan is th...
The Hill News
Aug 2, 2026 - thehill.com
Joe Manchin says two-party system has ‘choked out’ independents, launches effort to elect more
Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin argued that America’s two-party system has left independent voters without meaningful representation, saying Republicans and Democrats have built a political structure that discourages competition and rewards ideological extremes. “If you’re an independent, try...
Washington Examiner
Aug 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Govs. Kevin Stitt and Wes Moore say civility can win general elections but primaries promote partisanship
Govs. Kevin Stitt, R-Okla., and Wes Moore, D-Md., on Friday blamed partisan primaries for making politics more extreme and called for bringing back “dignity” in politics and government.
NBC News Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Chicago Mayor’s Race Heats Up as Democrats Ready to Oust Johnson
The field of candidates running to replace Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson next year is growing, setting the stage for a contentious election that will see progressive and moderate Democrats battle to lead the third-largest city in the US.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Politics chat: Will Democrats use the war and high prices for their midterm strategy?
We look at how the Democratic party is approaching the midterms, and if they are using issues like the war in Iran and affordability, to their advantage.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - npr.org
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Reason.com
Aug 2, 2026 - reason.com
Francesca Hong says what’s radical is US still has $7.25 minimum wage
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, said Sunday that the U.S.’s current minimum wage is radical. When asked by NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt on “The Hill Sunday” about Republican candidate Rep. Tom Tiffany possibly calling her “a radical trans activist...
The Hill News
Aug 2, 2026 - thehill.com
Why Marco Rubio is rising
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. Secretary of State ...
Washington Examiner
Aug 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Michigan Senate Primary Divides Democrats
Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Ron Brownstein and Detroit Free Press Editorial Page Editor Nancy Kaffer say Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has become a defining test of the party's ideological direction, pitting establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens against progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed ...
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 2, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Vulnerable Democrat warns party to 'fight back' against growing socialist movement
Tom Suozzi compares the Democratic Socialists of America to the House Freedom Caucus and urges Democrats to confront the growing socialist wing head-on.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 2, 2026 - foxnews.com
Bipartisan Anti-Tech Populism May Just Help the Left
Opposition to data centers and Flock cameras advance the left’s agenda without scoring concrete wins for the right. The post Bipartisan Anti-Tech Populism May Just Help the Left appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 2, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Entire Squad endorses Abdul El-Sayed days before Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Every Squad member has endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary, even as he distances himself from the Democratic Socialists of America.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 2, 2026 - foxnews.com
Rep. Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run car crash in Ohio, police say
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) has been hospitalized after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries during a hit-and-run crash in Ohio on Sunday, according to police. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. in Toledo. The city is located in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, represented by Kaptur. The 80-...
Washington Examiner
Aug 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Democratic socialist headed for $142K legislature salary begs for rent handout, deletes post after backlash
Brian Romero's GoFundMe seeking $2,000 for rent and groceries raised eyebrows given his expected $142,000 annual Assembly salary once sworn in.