Political News For 2026-08-09
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 22 sites. We chose these from 1532 articles found on 39 sites.
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Spokesman for Chuck Edwards blasts Ethics panel, report: ‘Not driven by due process’
Rep. Chuck Edwards’s (R-N.C.) spokesman Paul Shumaker slammed the House Ethics Committee panel that cited him for inappropriate behavior following Edwards dropping his reelection bid for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. In an appearance on PBS’s “State Lines,” Shumaker called out his i...
The Hill News
Aug 7, 2026 - thehill.com
North Carolina Citizen Files Damages Claim After Border Patrol Arrested Him, Then Left Him on the Roadside
A viral video showed immigration officers uncuffing Fernando Vasquez and then dumping his papers onto the ground before driving off.
Reason.com
Aug 7, 2026 - reason.com
You Snooze, You Lose?
Plus: pillows and the national debt. The post You Snooze, You Lose? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Democratic establishment uses a ‘vulnerability’ attack on the left
Rep. Angie Craig is warning that fraud investigations could dog her progressive rival for Minnesota Senate, and she’s not alone.
Semafor
Aug 7, 2026 - semafor.com
Democratic voters who used to back Susan Collins aren’t so sure anymore
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has counted on split-ticket voters to help her win office in a blue state. Some of those supporters are more reluctant to vote for her again.
Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
How Grassley got Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination back on track
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general was on thin ice when Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reached out with a plea. “Don’t overcomplicate this. Get it done,” Grassley said in a late July phone call to Blanche, encouraging him to compromise with tw...
Washington Examiner
Aug 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Pete Buttigieg: Everyone’s ‘watching the state of Michigan right now’
One of the biggest tests of whether the Democratic Party can rebuild their fractured coalition is Michigan's marquee Senate race.
Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - politico.com
They’re Battle-Tested Democrats. Do Voters Care?
Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they’ve faced tough primaries.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
What’s in a foreign-sounding name? Trump’s first House primary loss
In Michigan's primary elections, Republican newcomer Thomas Smith defeated Donald Trump-endorsed Amir Hassan in the 8th District, while Democrat Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won the Senate primary before facing Mike Rogers in the general election.
The Hill News
Aug 7, 2026 - thehill.com
Congressional Leadership Fund
A hybrid PAC aiming to maintain and expand the Republican majority in the House. The post Congressional Leadership Fund appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Aug 7, 2026 - factcheck.org
Restoration of America PAC
A super PAC that's part of a group of conservative organizations supporting Republican candidates. The post Restoration of America PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Aug 7, 2026 - factcheck.org
ICE Spent $525 Million on Surveillance Tech. Some of It Is Infringing on Americans' Freedom of Speech.
New details emerge regarding the Trump administration's surveillance dragnet cracking down on its online critics.
Reason.com
Aug 7, 2026 - reason.com
Hawaii voters hit the polls as Gov. Josh Green dominates, progressive takes aim at Dem congressman
Hawaii's 1st Congressional District primary pits Rep. Ed Case against Jarrett Keohokalole, who opposes Donald Trump tariffs and ICE enforcement.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Senate passes stopgap to avert pre-election shutdown
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill early Saturday that would keep the government funded through Dec. 11, moving Washington closer to avoiding another shutdown before the November midterms.Why it matters: The bipartisan 90-6 vote would push the next government funding deadline past Election Da...
Axios
Aug 8, 2026 - axios.com
Harris throws support behind El-Sayed in Michigan: ‘I proudly stand with him’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s Senate race, on Friday. “Dr. Abdul El-Sayed understands that the power is with the people, and that the stakes couldn’t be higher in this election,” Harris said in a statement. “While Michiganders str...
The Hill News
Aug 7, 2026 - thehill.com
Fault lines for both parties emerge after Michigan’s primaries: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Kristen Welker looks ahead to November in swing state Michigan after this week’s primary battles.
NBC News Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - nbcnews.com
It must be tricky for Nige to remember what’s what. It’s so hideously complicated | John Crace
I can’t pass up the moment the Reform leader celebrates his byelection victory against ‘the establishment’ – a man with a dustbin on his headYou would have thought that after 35 years of writing for the Guardian I would have mastered some of the basics of holiday protocol by now. Apparently not. Whi...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Canada Races For Deal Before 50% Trump Tariff Inflames Feud
Canadian negotiators are trying to secure a deal with the US before 50% tariffs on a wide range of goods threatened by President Donald Trump kick in on Aug. 19, while warning of an ugly new phase of the trade dispute if the levies are imposed.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation
The Senate could hold the final vote on President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department as soon as Friday.
Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, The Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 7, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Private prisons announce $1.4 billion in revenue as immigration detentions climb
That revenue does not include net proceeds of $1.6 billion made by CoreCivic after the recent sale of four of their facilities to the Department of Homeland Security.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - npr.org
El-Sayed's Win Is a Landmark for Palestine Movement
Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic primary win in Michigan is a watershed moment for the Palestine movement in the United States. El-Sayed ran on a platform that consistently centered Palestinian humanity and an end to US military funding to Israel-principled positions that his opponents viciously attacked...
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Todd Blanche Confirmed by Senate as Trump’s Attorney General
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, elevating President Donald Trump’s one-time personal defense lawyer to lead the nation’s top federal law enforcement agency.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates
Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. So did Ohio Republican governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, as data centers begin to dominate campaigns.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - npr.org
Trump pumps brakes on Senate budget plan, delaying GOP SAVE America push
Senate Republicans left D.C. without passing the SAVE America Act as Trump intervened on the budget reconciliation vote over concerns it would fail.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Democracy PAC/Democracy PAC II
George Soros super PACs funding political organizations that help elect Democrats. The post Democracy PAC/Democracy PAC II appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Aug 7, 2026 - factcheck.org
United Democracy Project
A nonpartisan super PAC launched by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. The post United Democracy Project appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Aug 7, 2026 - factcheck.org
Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Duke Law's alleged race-based admissions accused of defying Supreme Court
Stay up to date with the Fox News Campus Radicals newsletter.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 7, 2026 - foxnews.com
Synagogues build a new security playbook as antisemitic attacks intensify
Synagogues across the U.S. are having congregants train to be volunteer security teams as antisemitic assaults hit record levels and Jewish gathering places face increasing threats.Driving the news: The front doorways of many synagogues are becoming both a place of welcome and a security checkpoint ...
Axios
Aug 8, 2026 - axios.com
A ‘Keminaissance’ for the Tories is wishful thinking – Badenoch’s Reform-lite summer will only end one way | Jonathan Freedland
Hiring a convicted antisemite as an adviser; rabble rousing at a time of violent unrest. She is still in a race to the bottom and making too many mistakesThe Keminaissance will be delayed. For nearly a year, Conservative optimists and a clutch of supportive pundits have been forecasting an upturn in...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Summer jobs report is a double whammy for workers
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chart: Courtenay Brown/AxiosAmerica's labor market appeared to be gaining momentum this spring. The latest data makes that rebound look much less convincing.Why it matters: The report isn't as bad as the headline suggests, but the broader picture is still one of a l...
Axios
Aug 7, 2026 - axios.com
Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move
D.C.’s top prosecutor spent a year navigating the president’s demands. Now she finds her job at risk amid a rare break with him over cases of alleged vandalism.
Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump says he’ll bring ballroom fight to Supreme Court after lower court halts work
An appeals court ruled earlier Friday that construction must stop until Congress authorizes the project. The ballroom is among the president’s top priorities for this term.
Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Socialist wave 'ripping America apart' will hit a wall with Michigan voters: rising star House candidate
Mike Bouchard Jr. slams Abdul El-Sayed's campaign with Hasan Piker and vows Michigan voters will reject socialism in the 10th Congressional District.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Next Stop on the Krugman Apology Tour
The Paul Krugman faux apology tour continues. A few weeks ago, we highlighted Krugman's acknowledgment on Wall Street Week that, "I am really reluctant to be where I am right now, but I do think that conditional tariffs on Chinese cars are probably going to be necessary. ... I've been shocked not on...
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Donald Trump has a gas problem
Gas prices in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, on May 21, 2026. | Matthew Hatcher/Bloomberg via Getty Images With the 2026 midterm elections quickly approaching, President Donald Trump’s war with Iran is ongoing and gas prices remain high. Americans are taking note: On this week’s episode of America, ...
Politics | Vox
Aug 8, 2026 - vox.com
Why Rhode Island may oust a sitting governor over a bridge
If Gov. Dan McKee becomes the first sitting U.S. governor to lose a primary in eight years, it won’t be to the insurgent left or a youthful challenger.
Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - politico.com
Schumer said ‘Democrats support voter ID’ — then every Senate Democrat voted against GOP bill
Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats blocked Jon Husted's voter ID bill despite Schumer's past claims that Democrats support voter identification.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Bruised Michigan Democrats pledge unity after divisive primary
“The question now is, are we willing to reach across the divides they tell us we can't breach?” Senate Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed told MS NOW. The post Bruised Michigan Democrats pledge unity a...
MS NOW
Aug 8, 2026 - ms.now
Socialism’s campus appeal meets Gen Z resistance as students keep score on communism
John Fetterman joined 800 pro-Israel students in Washington as socialist primary wins signal a leftward shift reshaping Democrats' stance on Israel.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
How Tucker Carlson is creating a lane for a third party to take on the GOP
Signs that the right-wing pundit and his allies want to launch an antiwar third party are mounting. The post How Tucker Carlson is creating a lane for a third party to take on the GOP appeared first o...
MS NOW
Aug 8, 2026 - ms.now
After 2 Decades of Raids and Prison Stints, Liverpool's 'Cannabis Martyr' Is Still 'Fighting for Freedom'
Gary Youds says his cannabis café is “what the future looks like the day after the drug war.”
Reason.com
Aug 8, 2026 - reason.com
Women in Maine may choose the victor in this year's Senate race
The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of the nation's most high-profile Senate contests this year -- and may ultimately be decided by an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - npr.org
Senate Passes Funding Bill That Ignores Trump’s Priorities
The US Senate passed a short-term spending bill to avert a damaging government shutdown weeks before the November midterms, sidestepping President Donald Trump’s calls to also enact emergency funds for the Iran war and elements of a controversial voter identification proposal.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Why a prosecution of Anthony Fauci could face challenges in court
The Justice Department faces numerous pressures and challenges as it decides whether to prosecute Anthony Fauci following a Senate committee's contempt referral.
Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Joe Biden’s cancer has spread, Hunter Biden says
In a BBC interview, Hunter Biden also acknowledged that the pardon he received from his father was “not fair” or good for the country.
Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Birthright Citizenship: Trump Thinks He Can Defy SCOTUS
The White House appears to think that it can ignore a Supreme Court ruling by lying about its previous defeat and trying to achieve the same goal another way.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
The strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve
On August 5, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services canceled 22 mRNA vaccine projects worth roughly $500 million and told the country it would stop investing in the technology that had brought us life-saving Covid vaccines. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skepti...
Politics | Vox
Aug 8, 2026 - vox.com
Longtime San Francisco nonprofit will close as city gets tougher on crime
The demise of SF Pretrial, which for 50 years has provided diversion services, came after the mayor cut its budget and as Democrats’ attitudes toward crime shift.
Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
The Senate confirmed Blanche by a 50-49 vote early Saturday morning, elevating President Trump's former personal lawyer to head the Justice Department.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - npr.org
Don Lemon asks judge to dismiss ‘vindictive’ charges tied to Minnesota church protest
Independent journalist Don Lemon is asking a federal judge to dismiss charges brought against him in connection with his coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a Minnesota church earlier this year, claiming he has been wrongfully targeted by the Trump administration. Lemon’s lawyers ...
The Hill News
Aug 7, 2026 - thehill.com
Senate narrowly approves Todd Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight
The early-morning 50-49 vote grants President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer a full stint as the head of the Justice Department, which has been rocked by vacancies and controversies.
Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
‘Whiffs of frozen hell and donkeys flying’: Senators sidestep one shutdown fight and set up another
Senators passed a stopgap funding measure to avoid an October shutdown, sending the measure to the House. But kicking the can to December only adds to Congress’ lame duck to-do list. The post ‘Whiffs ...
MS NOW
Aug 8, 2026 - ms.now
Haley Stevens says there’s ‘no drama’ after primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed: Full interview
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her narrow defeat by progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the divisive Michigan Democratic Senate primary and why she’s now calling for unity ahead of the November midterms.
NBC News Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is running in a crowded Republican Senate primary on Tuesday
ABC News: Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - abcnews.com
Hawaii Rep. Ed Case faces primary challenger and more to watch in today's races
Democratic incumbents in safe districts in New York and Colorado have been ousted so far this year by primary challengers.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 8, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Trump won’t let the Supreme Court have the last word
The president moved this week to counter legal defeats on ending birthright citizenship and firing a Fed governor, while seeking the justices’ help with his ballroom.
Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump touts wins in Tennessee primary despite Ogles loss
President Trump touted his endorsement track record Friday after one of his picks, Rep. Andy Ogles (R), lost his Thursday primary in Tennessee. “Last night was another good night for Endorsements, 8-1, and the 1 was a person who I remained loyal to even though he had virtually no chance of winning, ...
The Hill News
Aug 7, 2026 - thehill.com
Prosecutor Sues Justice Dept. Over Dismissal After Right-Wing Influencer’s Claim
Will Rosenzweig joins a growing list of former prosecutors and federal agents who have gone to court to contest the purge of law enforcement deemed disloyal.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Voter turnout surges in Tennessee after Black-majority district is erased
High Democratic turnout for House primaries in Shelby County, which includes Memphis, is the latest sign that redistricting may be energizing Black Southern voters.
Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Badenoch pens letter to Clacton ahead of by-election
The Tories are not standing in next week's election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation.
BBC News
Aug 7, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
One chart shows the backlash to gutting the Voting Rights Act
Democratic turnout for House primaries in Shelby County, Tennessee, a majority-Black county, surged to the highest level in a decade.
Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Copying China to Defend America?
When it comes to AI, conservatives should embrace free market principles over state intervention. The post Copying China to Defend America? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 7, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Hillary Clinton calls for unity within Democratic Party: ‘It can’t be a one-way street’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Democrats on Friday to unify under the party’s candidates, highlighting the growing division between establishment and progressive members amid the current wave of primaries. Clinton told journalist and podcaster Kara Swisher that, with Democratic cand...
The Hill News
Aug 7, 2026 - thehill.com
Senate Majority PAC
A super PAC dedicated to helping Democrats win seats in the Senate and affiliated with the nonprofit Majority Forward. The post Senate Majority PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Aug 7, 2026 - factcheck.org
Democrats Should Be Wary of 'Vote Blue No Matter Who'
Could Mike Rogers have asked for a better outcome in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary? Doubtful. A photo finish campaign with one of the most extreme Democratic candidates squeaking out the narrowest of wins over an opponent supported by most of the party's establishment.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
All the Vice President’s Critics
The latest attacks on Vance are clearly and irreducibly about foreign policy. The post All the Vice President’s Critics appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Avoiding Skirmish Before Midterms
The move came more than a month before the spending deadline, reflecting an eagerness in both parties to avoid a messy fight before the midterm elections.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders Are Mostly Theater
The two measures combine unconstitutional provisions with performance art.
Reason.com
Aug 7, 2026 - reason.com
Schumer caves, hands Republicans shutdown win after months of uncertainty
Senate Democrats relented on shutdown threats, with John Thune accusing Chuck Schumer of making a political calculation ahead of midterm elections.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Players Guide 2026
Every election cycle since 2010, we have published profiles of some of the many outside groups trying to influence who gets elected to Congress and the White House. Today, we’re launching our latest Players Guide with write-ups of eight of the biggest spenders so far for the 2026 midterms. The post ...
FactCheck.org
Aug 7, 2026 - factcheck.org
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong has former child star, OnlyFans model in senior campaign role: report
An OnlyFans model and sex worker advocate is reportedly serving as deputy campaign manager for Francesca Hong's Wisconsin governor campaign.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Parents' Free Exercise Claim Against School for Referring to Student by "Preferred Name[] and Gender Pronoun[]" Can Go Forward
From Judge Paul Maloney (W.D. Mich.) in Mead v. Rockford Public School Dist.: Dan and Jennifer Mead have a child,… The post Parents' Free Exercise Claim Against School for Referring to Student by "Preferred Name[] and Gender Pronoun[]" Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Aug 7, 2026 - reason.com
Legal scholar Lawrence Lessig on how a Maine law could topple Super PACs
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with legal scholar and activist Lawrence Lessig about the influence of outside money in elections and a court challenge to a Maine state law capping donations to Super PACs.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - npr.org
Trump wants to be the oilman-in-chief. It’s costing him at home.
For the president, oil is the ultimate prize, but his pursuit of it in Iran and Venezuela has backfired. The post Trump wants to be the oilman-in-chief. It’s costing him at home. appeared first on MS ...
MS NOW
Aug 8, 2026 - ms.now
Thetford residents remain on edge after days of ‘mob rule’ over asylum plans
People voice frustration with officials’ failure to engage with community over placement of asylum seekers in areaA smashed window pane and some broken eggshells on a footpath were some of the tell-tale signs of events that took place this week on a residential street at the edge of Thetford.On Frid...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general
Blanche was narrowly confirmed to lead the Trump administration’s Justice Department despite misgivings from GOP senators. The post Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general appeared first on MS NOW....
MS NOW
Aug 8, 2026 - ms.now
Vance says ‘crazy’ el Sayed would hurt middle class and auto industry
Vice President JD Vance took a swing at Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate, leftist Abdul el Sayed, calling him “crazy” in an interview on Saturday morning. “The problem with el Sayed is that he is a person who claims to stand for working people, and yet he opposed [President] Donald Trump‘s pol...
Washington Examiner
Aug 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Week in Politics: Blanche confirmed as attorney general; Iran-Oman Strait deal stalls
We look at what it took to get Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. attorney general, as well as the proposed deal between Iran and Oman to control the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - npr.org
House Majority PAC
A hybrid PAC focused on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives. The post House Majority PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Aug 7, 2026 - factcheck.org
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after bruising fight
The Senate early Saturday morning confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general, with the nominee narrowly securing sufficient GOP backing after making a number of promises about how he would handle his tenure as the country’s top law enforcement officer. The vote was 50-49. “I am deeply honor...
The Hill News
Aug 8, 2026 - thehill.com
Senate Leadership Fund
A Republican super PAC dedicated to "protecting and expanding the Republican Senate Majority." The post Senate Leadership Fund appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Aug 7, 2026 - factcheck.org
Dem Senate hopeful flip-flops on emerging issue impacting communities across US
Former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown celebrated Amazon datacenter construction in Ohio in 2015 but now campaigns against them as an electric grid drain.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump Administration Will Pay $1.2 Billion To Cancel More Offshore Wind Projects, Calling It 'Common Sense'
German energy company RWE decided "there is no path forward to permit these projects in the U.S. for the foreseeable future."
Reason.com
Aug 7, 2026 - reason.com
Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain
The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a poisonous Senate primary in Michigan, but some Democrats still have reservations.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Court deals setback to Trump’s war on wind as Pentagon is ordered to review projects
The Defense Department stopped processing national security reviews of wind projects in May, despite a law demanding they be completed in 75 days.
Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Charles S. Faddis, Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Pushed Conspiracy Theories, Dies at 68
After 20 years in the C.I.A., he emerged as an outspoken critic of the agency and as a leader of the election-denial movement in Pennsylvania.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - nytimes.com
Democrats’ fundraising woes raise questions about whether Jewish donors are pulling back
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. For decades, Jewish...
Washington Examiner
Aug 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Senate passes stopgap funding bill to prevent shutdown ahead of midterms
The Senate voted early Saturday morning to fund the federal government until Dec. 11 with the aim of averting another government shutdown before the midterm election, sending the bill to the House before leaving for a five-week recess. The continuing resolution (CR) passed 90-6 after Republicans spe...
The Hill News
Aug 8, 2026 - thehill.com
Senate passes short-term bill to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 90-6 early Saturday to pass a short-term funding bill to remove the threat of a government shutdown before the midterm elections.
NBC News Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Blanche survives Republican defectors as Trump gets his new attorney general
Todd Blanche, Trump's pick to lead the DOJ, survived a razor-thin Senate vote early Saturday morning after Sen. Bill Cassidy emerged as a last-minute ally on Friday.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
What Will The "Apolitical Proceduralist" Do With The East Wing Case?
Will Justice Barrett really find standing based on an "aesthetic" injury?
Reason.com
Aug 7, 2026 - reason.com
Libel Suit by D.C. Saloon Employee Who Said She Wouldn't Serve Some Government Officials Can Go Forward
From Van Rooy v. ANB 623 LLC, decided today by Judge Amy Berman Jackson (D.D.C.): According to the complaint, …… The post Libel Suit by D.C. Saloon Employee Who Said She Wouldn't Serve Some Government Officials Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Aug 7, 2026 - reason.com
The 'Affordability' Agenda That Taxes Your Dinner
Food-related taxes are rising in popularity, though they hurt restaurants and customers—and may even fail as a revenue-raising tool.
Reason.com
Aug 8, 2026 - reason.com
SEE IT: Dem senators rally behind El-Sayed but duck questions on progressive agenda
Abdul El-Sayed's progressive policies on defunding police, abolishing ICE, and Medicare for all leave Senate Democrats dodging questions.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
'DEI queen': Virginia Dem's past embrace of far-left prosecutors unearthed
Shannon Taylor's record as Henrico County prosecutor clashes with her tough-on-crime campaign image as she seeks Virginia's 1st congressional district.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
What happened under Trump this week
The administration approved a new flu shot but is raising fresh questions about the relationship between autism and other vaccines.
Politics
Aug 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Minnesota GOP divided over Mike Lindell's potential gubernatorial nomination
Mike Lindell of "MyPillow" fame, might win the GOP primary for Minnesota governor running on a Trump platform. Other Republicans are concerned that his closeness could hurt his chances in November.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - npr.org
Our Best Stuff on Abdul El-Sayed’s Primary Victory in Michigan
Can progressives and democratic socialists reshape the Democratic Party?
The Dispatch
Aug 8, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Fact-Checking 3 Competitive Senate Races in Maine, Michigan and Ohio
Republican attacks have focused on terrorism and illegal immigration, while Democrats have sought to capitalize on the unpopularity of President Trump’s cuts to Medicaid.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Fairshake
A super PAC supporting the cryptocurrency industry. The post Fairshake appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Aug 7, 2026 - factcheck.org
I can sum up the theme of this week’s primary results in one word. But don’t make me define it.
Almost everyone now claims to be running against “the establishment.” The question is whether we’re all talking about the same thing. The post I can sum up the theme of this week’s primary results in ...
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Aug 8, 2026 - ms.now
Rep. Landsman on Senate Passes Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill
Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman of Ohio, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, discussed the recent Senate passage of the Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill. The bill, which passed with a strong bipartisan vote of 86 to 11, would grant the president authority to impose tariffs ...