Political News For 2026-08-10
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 71 articles from 20 sites. We chose these from 1466 articles found on 39 sites.
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Obama and Abdul El-Sayed Spoke to Discuss Unity After Michigan Senate Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s call with the former president comes as he tries to win over wary Democrats in Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
Rep. Ed Case defeats progressive primary challenger in Hawaii's 1st District
State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole had criticized Rep. Ed Case's votes to send military aid to Israel and for a previous version of the SAVE America Act.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 9, 2026 - cbsnews.com
El-Sayed faces ‘risky bet’ with Michigan’s Black voters
Abdul El-Sayed emerged from Michigan’s Democratic primary facing questions not just about how he can solidify support outside the party’s base but how he will energize Black voters, one of its most critical voting blocs. During the primary, Black voters largely favored El-Sayed’s rival Rep. Haley S...
The Hill News
Aug 8, 2026 - thehill.com
Can Progressive Democrats Win in the 2026 Midterm Elections?
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss how Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan sets up a battle internally between centrist Democrats and progressives. “The challenge for him will be winning over those who voted for his opponent and mod...
NBC News Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - today.com
Sen. Chris Murphy says he’d ‘support a bad deal’ to end Iran war: ‘Trump has lost’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) said he would back a “bad deal” to conclude the Iran war, which he believes President Donald Trump “has lost.” The senator’s statement comes as Trump seeks an endgame to the war with Iran by trying to formulate an agreement that would fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, there...
Washington Examiner
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Foreign money is flooding US politics — but AIPAC’s is American
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. On Tuesday night, a...
Washington Examiner
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
GOP-controlled Senate delivers win for Trump with Blanche confirmation
The Senate narrowly confirmed former Trump personal attorney Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General, a major win for the president's approach to keeping the Justice Department close to the White House.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 8, 2026 - npr.org
Window closes for Ohio GOP to replace Rep. Max Miller on the ballot
The Republican congressman, who denies claims of domestic abuse, has resisted growing calls to drop his bid for a third term.
Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Sen. Jim Banks says Rep. Max Miller should drop his re-election bid if allegations are true
Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Sunday that embattled Rep.
NBC News Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - nbcnews.com
AOC blames 2020 lockdown ‘rhetoric’ for past ‘defund the police’ support
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) suggested the “rhetoric” seen during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in 2020 was to blame for her past support of the “defund the police” movement. “During this time and especially during COVID, there was a huge opening of the Overton window,” she said on ABC’s T...
Washington Examiner
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
The doomsday threat we’re ignoring
Of all the extinction-level threats vying for our attention, AI, climate change, and nuclear war tend to get most of the airplay. But Annie Jacobsen thinks biological war should be near the top of our mental list of doomsday scenarios, too. She should know — Jacobsen has carved out a unique niche a...
Politics | Vox
Aug 9, 2026 - vox.com
‘I was on my honeymoon!’: Hamish Falconer’s surprise call-up to Burnham’s cabinet
New EU negotiator, who previously helped free Taliban hostages, thought it was safe to book holiday during recessLabour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister saysWhen Hamish Falconer left his career as a Foreign Office diplomat for the hostile environment of a Labour part...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
'Outsider' House primary winner sets sights on flipping longtime GOP seat back from Dems: 'Ready for a change'
Terri DeBoer says Rep. Hillary Scholten's voting record contradicts her moderate image, citing votes on girls sports and the SAVE America Act.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
In Post-Soviet Georgia, a Fledgling Libertarian Movement Faces an Increasingly Authoritarian State
As leader of the “Girchi—More Freedom” party, Zurab Japaridze spent 7 months jailed as a political prisoner. He’s prepared to spend much longer there if he has to.
Reason.com
Aug 9, 2026 - reason.com
Max Miller locked in as Republican nominee after Ohio ballot deadline passes without withdrawal
Ohio Republicans now have no path to replace Max Miller after the ballot deadline passed despite domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
Hawaii rep cruises to Dem primary win after challenger arrested for beach brawl
Progressive Rep. Jill Tokuda cruised past three Democratic primary challengers in Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District to face Republican Brenton Awa.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
BBC News
Aug 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
WATCH: Dems stand by Maine nominee hit with report he fathered children with his second cousin
Democratic senators avoided directly endorsing Troy Jackson after a report claimed he fathered two children with his second cousin.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
Wisconsin’s Dem establishment is scrambling to stop a democratic socialist Tuesday
Francesca Hong says she can appeal to a wide coalition in November. Her detractors worry the democratic socialist will lose the crucial battleground race.
Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - politico.com
Talks between Iran, Oman continue over Strait of Hormuz
Negotiations are ongoing between Iran and Oman regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz. While those talks over the crucial waterway drag on, however, gas prices remain high for Americans. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 8, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Hawaii Gov Josh Green cruises to Democratic primary win, sets up fall matchup with GOP nominee
Democratic Hawaii Gov. Josh Green's 56% approval rating and $3.5 million war chest left three underfunded challengers with no path in the primary.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.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
Group urges Democrats to woo moderate voters with populist policies
A progressive group says messages that target the wealthy and large corporations appeal to a majority of Americans who see the economy as fundamentally rigged.
Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Will Darline Graham face the same fate Pamela Evette did in South Carolina?
The special Senate primary is giving some local Republicans flashbacks to their heated governor’s race earlier this year.
Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - politico.com
Live updates: El-Sayed, Ocasio-Cortez set for Sunday show appearances
Fresh off his primary victory earlier this week, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is set to appear on two news programs Sunday as he looks ahead to the November general election against former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.). El-Sayed defeated center-left Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the Democ...
NewsNation
Aug 9, 2026 - newsnationnow.com
A faith-driven approach to climate change can sway hearts and minds
Effective messages aimed at conservatives can appeal to national security, moral issues of purity and religious beliefs in stewarding the Earth.
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
Exclusive — Scott Presler Warns GOP Senators on SAVE America Act: ‘You Either Deliver or We Are Going to Get Rid of You’
Early Vote Action founder Scott Presler sharply criticized Senate Republicans during a Breitbart News Saturday interview, arguing the party’s majority has failed to act with sufficient urgency on election-integrity legislation while calling on conservative voters to pressure lawmakers through primar...
Breitbart News
Aug 9, 2026 - breitbart.com
RNC chair says Talarico's GOP crossover hopes are a 'pipe dream': 'Nobody is going to follow him'
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters called Democratic Senate canddiate James Talarico's Republican coalition claims a "pipe dream."
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
Pilot pulls off Count Binface stunt for Clacton byelection
Plane spends 30 minutes off the Essex coast marking out shape of a bin in apparent tribute to Nigel Farage’s rivalA pilot has traced the shape of a bin with their flight path near Clacton before Count Binface challenges Nigel Farage in a byelection on Thursday.The light aircraft spent around half an...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
AOC is keeping two very big options open for 2028
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) left the door open Sunday to either running for president in 2028 or challenging fellow New Yorker and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez is emerging as a leading potential heir to the movement built by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-V...
Axios
Aug 9, 2026 - axios.com
Politics chat: Progressive candidates in primaries, Trump's influence on midterms
Republicans are trying to hang fringe positions on Democrats but may not be able to withstand the economic headwinds in November's midterms.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - npr.org
Trump trades Iran’s annihilation for economic pressure: ‘We are low-keying it’
President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that he is moving away from threatening military force in favor of applying economic pressure on Iran to end the war. “We are low-keying it,” he told Axios on a brief phone call. “We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its hu...
Washington Examiner
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Young conservatives reveal what’s top of mind as GOP, Democrats battle for 'hopeless' Gen Z voters
Conservative students say inflation and housing costs drive peers toward democratic socialism as both parties battle for Capitol Hill this November.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
A ‘$20 burrito’ debate shows the right’s struggles with Trump’s economy
A year and a half into Trump’s second term, what should they tell voters increasingly unhappy about rising inflation and sluggish job growth? The post A ‘$20 burrito’ debate shows the right’s struggle...
MS NOW
Aug 9, 2026 - ms.now
Concerns mount over integrity of Israel’s upcoming October elections
Poll shows 70 percent of Jewish Israelis fear election integrity risks as Netanyahu government faces mounting criticism.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Aug 9, 2026 - aljazeera.com
AOC says she hasn’t ‘ruled out the possibility’ of 2028 presidential bid
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) says she hasn’t “ruled out the possibility” of a 2028 presidential bid as a new poll shows the progressive lawmaker gaining ground among Democratic voters in New Hampshire. “I haven’t ruled out the possibility,” Ocasio-Cortez said on ABC News’s This Week with Ge...
Washington Examiner
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight
Despite confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general, the Senate wrapped its summer session with major legislative priorities unresolved.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
Max Miller is refusing to drop his bid for reelection. Here's what voters think
Voters in Ohio's 7th Congressional district react to calls for Rep. Max Miller to drop his bid for reelection. He ran uncontested in the May 5 GOP primary. The Democratic nominee is Brian Poindexter.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - npr.org
After bitter primary, El-Sayed faces daunting task of unifying Democrats
Before going up against Republican Mike Rogers in November, Abdul El-Sayed must heal the wounds from his fierce race against Rep. Haley Stevens.
Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
After Bitter Michigan Primary Stevens Backs El-Sayed
Michigan Representative Haley Stevens backs Abdul El-Sayed after narrowly losing the Democratic Senate primary to him and says she is ready to help the party’s ticket ahead of November. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend, Stevens acknowledges their policy differences but says Democrats need to unite as ...
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - bloomberg.com
El-Sayed Win Fuels Democratic Identity Debate
Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow Michigan Senate primary victory intensifies the debate over whether Democrats are shifting left and whether progressive candidates can translate primary enthusiasm into general election wins. On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Gautam Mukunda says the resul...
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump to Axios: "We are low keying it" with Iran
President Trump signaled on Sunday that he's prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount — as opposed to ordering a new military offensive — even as the country continues to defy the U.S.Why it matters: Only a week ago, Trump was on the verge of ordering a return to major combat operations....
Axios
Aug 9, 2026 - axios.com
El Sayed hails ‘inspiring’ call with Obama, hopes former president hits campaign trail
Progressive Democrat Abdul el Sayed revealed he spoke with former President Barack Obama after his Senate primary victory against Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) in Michigan last week. The Democratic nominee described his conversation with the former president as “warm and inspiring” while the candidate t...
Washington Examiner
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Blanche as AG faces pressure from Trump, skeptical courts, low staff morale
As Todd Blanche officially takes over at the helm, the challenges for the Justice Department have been stacking up.
Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Spencer Pratt: Communists aren’t just ‘evil’ they’re ’embarrassingly cringe’
Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate and reality TV star Spencer Pratt criticized Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed, labeling him a communist and saying, “they’re embarrassingly cringe.” “One of the worst things about these communists isn’t just that they’re evil and they outwardly w...
Washington Examiner
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Hawaii contractor nominated to construct GOP comeback after two-decade Democratic hold on governor's mansion
Gary Cordery won the Republican nomination for Hawaii governor and now faces Democratic Gov. Josh Green despite a massive fundraising gap ahead.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
Vice President Vance says migrant communities show 'clear pattern' in federal fraud as investigations widen
JD Vance reveals $230 billion in fraud uncovered since Trump took office and explains why recouping stolen federal funds remains a major challenge.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
Michigan Senate Candidate, a Former Trump Critic, Shifts Toward Election Skepticism
Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee, has suggested that further scrutiny of the 2020 election was warranted and that voting irregularities sank his first Senate bid two years ago.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
New Survey Data on Public Perceptions of the Supreme Court
A detailed Marquette Law School poll finds public views of the Court are modestly negative, but most major recent decisions enjoy majority public support.
Reason.com
Aug 8, 2026 - reason.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
How Trump’s professed opposition to forced labor sounds to those of us in prison
Trump proposes tariffs to punish forced labor abroad. What about forced here at home? The post How Trump’s professed opposition to forced labor sounds to those of us in prison appeared first on MS NOW...
MS NOW
Aug 9, 2026 - ms.now
Case fends off challenge from his left in Hawaii Democratic House primary
Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) was projected to win his Democratic primary on Saturday, fending off a progressive challenger, according to Decision Desk HQ. Case, one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress, defeated 42-year-old state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, who ran a campaign calling for a “new g...
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
Graham replacement hopefuls make final pitches before special election: Iran war, DSA, Flock cams and more
Nine Republican candidates clashed over the Iran war, Flock cameras and the filibuster ahead of South Carolina's Aug. 11 Senate primary vote.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 8, 2026 - foxnews.com
EXCLUSIVE: Talarico caught on tape giggling about his church housing illegal immigrants set for deportation
James Talarico bragged his church housed an undocumented family facing ICE deportation, saying Christianity is "just another word for causing trouble."
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
El Sayed says Donald and Melania ‘don’t like each other’ after Trump’s couple photo post
Abdul el Sayed, the Democratic nominee for an open Senate seat in Michigan, fired back at President Donald Trump for posting a photo that juxtaposes the first couple with the progressive candidate and his spouse. The Truth Social post that Trump made late Saturday night showed Trump and first lady M...
Washington Examiner
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary
The Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota is heating up and immigration has become a central issue
ABC News: Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - abcnews.com
Live updates: AOC on ABC; El-Sayed spoke with Obama after Michigan win
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday appeared on ABC’s “This Week” to discuss progressives in the Democratic Party, her decision behind not endorsing Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist vying in the Wisconsin governor’s race, and her announcement about freezing her eggs, which she pos...
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
Jan. 6 officially ended with this judge’s dismissal — proving the system did not hold
The institutions that held the line on Jan. 6 — the vice presidency, Justice Department, FBI, Congress — are all now led by election-denying Trump loyalists. The post Jan. 6 officially ended with thi...
MS NOW
Aug 9, 2026 - ms.now
Montana's Democratic candidate is facing pressure to drop out by the deadline
Monday, Aug. 10, is the deadline to remove names from Montana's ballot. The Democrat in the Senate race there is being pressured to drop out to clear the field for an independent.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - npr.org
Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
President Donald Trump has endorsed her, and she's backed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is running television advertising to support her candidacy.
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
There's a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions?
The number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - npr.org
Live results: Progressives seek another upset in Hawaii’s congressional races
Hawaiian voters go to the polls today to select the Democratic and Republican candidates in the Aloha State’s congressional races this November. Both Democratic incumbents are seeking reelection, but one faces a progressive challenger who’s hoping left-wing candidates’ success across the country thi...
The Hill News
Aug 8, 2026 - thehill.com
Dem establishment strikes back as longtime incumbent fends off progressive challenger
Ed Case survived his toughest primary challenge yet from progressive state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, who attacked his SAVE America Act vote and Trump stance.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
Abdul El-Sayed says he spoke with Obama after primary win, hopes he’ll campaign for him
In an interview with Meet the Press, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed says he “really enjoyed” his recent conversation with former President Barack Obama and hopes he’ll campaign with him ahead of the general election.
NBC News Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
PM expected to announce policies to tackle cost of living and indicate intent to help improve country’s high streetsAndy Burnham is to undertake a national tour this coming week as he aims to improve the government’s connection with the British public during his premiership.The prime minister is exp...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
Moderate Democrat in Hawaii Easily Defeats Progressive House Challenger
Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state’s skyrocketing cost of living.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - nytimes.com
Socialists rising in Colorado? Send in the Marines, GOP nominee says
Victor Marx and retired Marine Col. George Markert form an all-Marine ticket they say can combat what Marx calls the rise of communism in Colorado.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
Flock camera map: How many are in your neighborhood?
Flock Safety, a surveillance equipment company, says it partners with more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners across 6,000 communities. Is your city one of them?
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
El-Sayed reveals he spoke with Obama after Michigan Senate primary win
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reflected on a call he had with former President Obama after his primary win. He described the conversation as “warm” and “inspiring.” “I like to keep private conversations private. But it was a really warm and inspiring conversation. I’ve got to b...
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
Haunted by Hoover, Trump searches for an endgame in Iran
President Trump is confronting a question that has haunted presidents throughout history: how a war - that has gone on longer than predicted - can reshape a presidency.