Political News For 2026-08-11
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 104 articles from 20 sites. We chose these from 1471 articles found on 39 sites.
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Voters are sick of the 2-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes
A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - npr.org
PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release
Manslaughter exemption would mean more releases would be needed within 18 months, Prison Service officials sayWhat could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers?Andy Burnham has been warned that changing the terms of the prisoners’ early release scheme so PC Andrew Harpe...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Harris becomes accidental SAVE Act ‘saleswoman’ as Trump attack spectacularly backfires
Kamala Harris posted a video criticizing the SAVE Act's voter ID requirements, but conservatives say she inadvertently made the case for the bill.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election
ABC News: Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - abcnews.com
Voters have seen the receipts on Trump’s “booming” economy
In today’s edition of The Tea: Kevin Hassett touts economy on CNN, the two-page ICE memo that led to thousands of detentions, and more. The post Voters have seen the receipts on Trump’s “booming” econ...
MS NOW
Aug 10, 2026 - ms.now
Second Amendment Roundup: $0 Tax Left NFA with No Constitutional Basis
Northern District of Texas decides that registration requirements for non-taxed NFA firearms are no longer grounded in Congress’ power to lay and collect taxes.
Reason.com
Aug 10, 2026 - reason.com
Trump amplifies message labeling GOP’s Murkowski a ‘traitor’ following Blanche vote
I’m hard pressed to imagine what the president thinks he’ll gain from going after a sitting senator from his own party in such a needlessly aggressive way. The post Trump amplifies message labeling GO...
MS NOW
Aug 10, 2026 - ms.now
Blanche formally sworn in as attorney general
President Trump’s former personal attorney Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general on Monday, making him the second official to hold the top law enforcement position during the second Trump administration. Trump’s aide Margo Martin posted a video of Blanche’s swearing in from the Oval Office ...
The Hill News
Aug 10, 2026 - thehill.com
Iran says U.S. must meet all conditions before Strait of Hormuz can reopen
A senior Iranian official told MS NOW that Tehran is demanding that the U.S. unfreeze Iranian funds and assets and that the fighting in Lebanon stop. The post Iran says U.S. must meet all conditions b...
MS NOW
Aug 10, 2026 - ms.now
Sen. Jim Banks says Rep. Max Miller should drop his re-election bid if allegations are true
The Indiana Republican is the latest GOP lawmaker to call on Miller, R-Ohio, to step aside in the wake of domestic violence allegations, which he has denied.
NBC News Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Africa’s dealmakers bet on IPO wave
Dangote’s $5B refinery IPO could anchor a flurry of listings and M&A — and test whether Africa can turn renewed dealmaking into deeper, more liquid markets.
Semafor
Aug 10, 2026 - semafor.com
Eleventh-hour primary upsets muddy the race for control of Congress
Unexpected winners have complicated both parties’ paths to control of the House and Senate.
Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Can Trump Change the State Department for Good?
The administration is trying to make fundamental, long-term changes to how personnel are selected. The post Can Trump Change the State Department for Good? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 10, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Johnson turns Democrats’ socialist civil war into new weapon for midterms
House Republicans launch "Contrast for America" website targeting DSA-linked Democrats, echoing the 1994 "Contract with America" midterm strategy.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
Bernie Sanders demands Democrats ban super PACs from primaries, blasts AIPAC, ‘corrupt system’
Sanders is urging Democratic leaders to ban super PACs from party primaries, citing concerns about outside spending and influence.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
RNC chair predicts GOP retains House, Senate control after midterms
Joe Gruters, chair of the Republican National Committee’s (RNC), on Sunday predicted that Republicans will maintain their control over both chambers of Congress after the midterm elections this fall. “Here’s the bottom line. Go to Cook Political Report. We start at 212 likely seats. There’s 18 toss-...
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
3 things RFK Jr. gets right about American health — even if you can’t stand him
Author Dan Corrigan argues that despite political polarization surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his focus on the chronic disease epidemic and the necessity of prioritizing real food over ultra-processed products highlights critical issues in American public health.
The Hill News
Aug 10, 2026 - thehill.com
The Straussian Machiavelli?
Michael Anton’s new book on the early modern political theorist has much to recommend it, dubious gematria aside. The post The Straussian Machiavelli? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 10, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Obama and Abdul El-Sayed 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 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
How the economy is hurting Republicans’ midterm chances
Voters right now broadly disapprove of the economy, Trump and, increasingly, Republicans in Congress.
Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump administration order would upend nation’s childhood vaccine schedule
The president has pushed to narrow which vaccines are administered to children and split shots up into multiple appointments.
Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
A Modest Proposal: Performance Reviews for Senators
It seems as though only one thing motivates Congress to act - the threat of elections.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 10, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Blanche got the job. Whether he’ll like being Trump’s AG is a different question.
The good news for Blanche is that he’ll serve as the president’s attorney general. The bad news is that he’ll serve as the president’s attorney general. The post Blanche got the job. Whether he’ll lik...
MS NOW
Aug 10, 2026 - ms.now
No Qualified Immunity When Government Official Allegedly Deleted Comments Based on Viewpoint
From Thursday's Schulte v. Leners, decided by Judge Frank Easterbrook, joined by Judges Doris Pryor and Joshua Kolar: Elizabeth Schulte… The post No Qualified Immunity When Government Official Allegedly Deleted Comments Based on Viewpoint appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Aug 10, 2026 - reason.com
Descendant of slaves shames Smithsonian’s woke ‘indoctrination’ against the ‘greatest nation on earth’
Bishop Earl Walker Jackson, a slave descendant, calls out the Smithsonian National Museum of American History for anti-American indoctrination.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
Begala: ‘I can’t stand’ socialists
Former President Clinton’s White House strategist Paul Begala said he despises socialists, as the democratic socialist movement racks up wins in recent primaries. “Abdul won a narrow victory, and more problematic for him, he has a narrow coalition. The socialists all say — I’m a moderate. I don’t li...
The Hill News
Aug 10, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump’s Successful Campaign Against DEI
On the first and second days of his second term as president of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump issued two Executive Orders, “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing” on January 20, and “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” o...
The American Conservative
Aug 10, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Sen. Bernie Sanders Wants Super PACs Banned from Democrat Primaries 'NOW'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) wants super PACs banned from having a hand in Democrat primary elections, namely the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). The post Sen. Bernie Sanders Wants Super PACs Banned from Democrat Primaries ‘NOW’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Breitbart News
Aug 10, 2026 - breitbart.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 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Case Against Southern Poverty Law Center
The court rejects the argument that the prosecution should be dismissed on the grounds that it's "vindictive."
Reason.com
Aug 10, 2026 - reason.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 10, 2026 - abcnews.com
'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon Valley's true politics'
Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - npr.org
Bernie's revolution gets a test run for 2028 in Michigan and Wisconsin
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Progressive insurgents Francesca Hong and Abdul El-Sayed want to shake up the next race for the White House — a notion that will likely petrify many top Democrats.Why it matters: They aren't running for president — they're vying for statewide office this year in presidential battle...
Axios
Aug 9, 2026 - axios.com
Former president Barack Obama launches a new podcast
The show will feature interviews with guests about key books that have left an impact on them. It starts Sept. 24 on Audible.
Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary Pits Angie Craig Against Peggy Flanagan
The Senate primary race in Minnesota will be the latest test of left-wing energy in the party, in a state that was convulsed by the Trump administration’s deadly immigration crackdown this winter.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
How Kevin Warsh is rewiring the Fed
Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh is attempting a high-wire act: He's trying to fundamentally rethink the central bank's approach to guiding the economy, while also using its standard policy toolkit to bring down stubbornly persistent inflation.A market blowup late last month showed the perils of...
Axios
Aug 10, 2026 - axios.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
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
Sanders: ‘Ban super PACs from Democratic primaries now’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday called for Democratic leaders to ban the involvement of super PACs in Democratic primary elections. Sanders’s ask was part of a letter written to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic Nationa...
The Hill News
Aug 10, 2026 - thehill.com
Subscriptions you can’t easily cancel, sales that aren’t sales – I’ll end the rip-offs that British people hate | Andy Burnham
These everyday hassles are small, but they add up – especially in a cost of living crisis. That’s why my government will tackle them head-onAndy Burnham is the UK prime ministerBurnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices It’s remarkable how much of modern life can seem designed to wear us...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 9, 2026 - theguardian.com
AOC documents egg-freezing journey, takes aim at Trump admin over women's reproductive choices
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed she is freezing her eggs in Instagram videos, saying the decision empowers her while blaming the Trump administration.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 9, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump nominates loyalist to office that would oversee Reflecting Pool review
Dennis Kirk, a Project 2025 author who had worked for then-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, may now run Interior’s inspector general office.
Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Tim Scott says El-Sayed ‘making it easier’ for GOP
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, on Sunday said Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) is making the midterm election “easier” for the GOP. “I’m certain that Abdul El-Sayed is making it easier. Because he is inconsistent with Michiganders of eith...
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
The Socialist Surge Revives Failed and Hateful Ideas
Socialism, totalitarianism, and bigotry find a receptive audience among the young and disillusioned.
Reason.com
Aug 10, 2026 - reason.com
The Man in Charge of Immigration Data Just Resigned
The Department of Homeland Security has stopped releasing timely, reliable statistics on immigration enforcement.
Politics | The Atlantic
Aug 10, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Design Defect Claim That Sig Sauer Fired Without Trigger Pull Not Necessarily Blocked by Second Amendment
From Judge Thomas Thrash (N.D. Ga.) Friday in Harvard v. Sig Sauer, Inc.; note that Harvard is just plaintiff's last… The post Design Defect Claim That Sig Sauer Fired Without Trigger Pull Not Necessarily Blocked by Second Amendment appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Aug 10, 2026 - reason.com
Faith is a centerpiece of Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's campaign
James Talarico, Texas' Democratic Senate nominee, is putting faith at the center of his campaign. Republicans are pushing back. Control over the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - npr.org
No Pseudonymity for Autistic Ex-Judge-Candidate, Alleging Failure to Accommodate Disability in Bar Investigation
From a decision last Tuesday in Doe v. Florida Bar by Magistrate Judge Robert Norway (M.D. Fla.): Plaintiff argues that… The post No Pseudonymity for Autistic Ex-Judge-Candidate, Alleging Failure to Accommodate Disability in Bar Investigation appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Aug 10, 2026 - reason.com
What the Senate did and didn’t get done in the final hours before recess
Before leaving Saturday, lawmakers confirmed President Trump’s attorney general pick and passed a spending bill.
Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Senate leaves town without voting on crypto bill, dimming its chances of passing
The Senate left town for August recess over the weekend without voting on a cryptocurrency regulation bill, markedly dimming the measure’s chances of passing before the midterm elections. The crypto industry is remaining hopeful that the Clarity Act, which would create a regulatory framework for t...
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost
Lindell, of MyPillow, plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - npr.org
'I'll never bow down': Montana Democratic Senate nominee refuses to pave way for independent
Alani Bankhead said Monday she will not exit the race ahead of Monday’s deadline, likely boosting the GOP’s chances of winning in the fall.
Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - politico.com
Abdul El-Sayed turns toward Michigan’s general election after a bruising primary
Michigan is on track to be a defining Senate race of the 2026 midterms as Democrats seek to recapture the majority. The post Abdul El-Sayed turns toward Michigan’s general election after a bruising pr...
MS NOW
Aug 10, 2026 - ms.now
Weak jobs report not cause for panic, analysts say
Still, the economic picture could pose a political problem for Republicans in the midterms.
Semafor
Aug 9, 2026 - semafor.com
From ticket booking fees to shrinkflation, six other ways Burnham could cut cost of living
The prime minister is promising to crack down on ‘rip-off’ business practicesAndy Burnham has announced he will ban fake discounts and make it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions in an effort to improve life for UK consumers.In the long run, these so-called “everyday fixes” may not make as much ...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Brexit Miracle, Ten Years On
A book from one of the architects of Leave shows how accidents of circumstance and a few personalities determined the UK’s future. The post The Brexit Miracle, Ten Years On appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 10, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she’s freezing her eggs
The Democratic congresswoman, 36, said she made the decision to undergo the fertility procedure to “feel more in control of my life.”
Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Voters want fighters. But where is the limit?
For years — really ever since the political rise of President Donald Trump — voters have told pollsters and reporters that they want to elect so-called fighters. This trend has also led to more candidates who attempt to shake off true political scandals.
Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Can Trump Influence the Federal Reserve and Interest Rates?
Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has waged a fierce campaign to impose his will on the Federal Reserve, breaking with the modern convention of walling off the US central bank from political interference, at least publicly. He sought to pressure Jerome Powell, the Fed chairm...
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Explaining the Medicare Drug-Plan Subsidy That Trump Is Ending
Q: Is President Donald Trump really cutting Medicare subsidies? A: The Trump administration recently announced that it is ending a temporary subsidy that has reduced premiums for Medicare Part D standalone prescription drug plans. The subsidy, originally slated to run through at least 2027, was put ...
FactCheck.org
Aug 10, 2026 - factcheck.org
"A Tale of Two Chiefs"
"This tale of two chiefs depends entirely on whether Roberts determines the decision will lead to the best of times or the worst of times. If the Chief fears rough roads ahead, less will be decided."
Reason.com
Aug 10, 2026 - reason.com
Sanders says Minnesota Senate race between progressive and moderate will be ‘tight’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday said he believes the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D), a progressive, and Rep. Angie Craig (D), a moderate, will be “tight.” “I think it’s going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we’re se...
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
US State Department has yanked more than 175k visas under Trump administration so far
The U.S. State Department announced that more than 175,000 visas have been revoked under President Donald Trump's administration so far.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
GOP, Democratic mayors challenge Trump’s claims of economic ‘golden age’
Despite the president’s claim that Americans are thriving, mayors from across the political spectrum tell MS NOW the federal government must “get its act together.” The post GOP, Democratic mayors cha...
MS NOW
Aug 10, 2026 - ms.now
Vulnerable battleground Dem embraces 'no tax on tips' after voting against Trump bill
Gabriel Vasquez voted against the big beautiful bill's no tax on tips provision, then called for a permanent version through his TIPS Act weeks later.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
Screwworm Strikes Back
Biden’s open-border policies may have brought a plague of flesh-eating parasites to America’s southern border. The post Screwworm Strikes Back appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 10, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Battleground Dem called patriotism 'sensitive and controversial' during debate over the Pledge of Allegiance
Iowa Democrat Christina Bohannan called patriotism "sensitive and controversial" in a 2021 newsletter now resurfacing in her swing-district rematch.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
South Africa’s DA sets sights on financial capital
The Democratic Alliance party promised to end political patronage as it targets Johannesburg voters ahead of November’s local government polls.
Semafor
Aug 10, 2026 - semafor.com
Trump picks longtime aide Will Scharf as new top White House lawyer
The White House staff secretary replaces David Warrington, who is leaving for the private sector.
Politics
Aug 9, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
The new fusionism: A blueprint for uniting the GOP
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. Perhaps the most in...
Washington Examiner
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Russia Bars Anti-War Yabloko Party From Parliamentary Elections
Russia’s Supreme Court blocked the Yabloko party from appearing on the ballot in September’s elections to the lower house of parliament, effectively banning one of the country’s few political blocs openly calling for an end to the fighting in Ukraine.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - bloomberg.com
‘That is third worldism’: Tiana Lowe Doescher slams Abdul el Sayed’s leaked ayatollah comments
Washington Examiner economics columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher argued that Republican attacks against Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed are rooted in his comments during the primary campaign, including remarks about his name and the political sensitivities surrounding his Arab American ...
Washington Examiner
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
The Campaign Tactics Helping Progressives Win Primaries Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
A twist in the race for Lindsey Graham’s seat: No clear Trump-aligned candidate
The president backs Graham’s sister, but each contender in South Carolina’s Senate primary has found themselves out of step with him in some way, and a runoff is likely.
Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.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
Indiana recount commission finds Trump-backed challenger victorious
The Indiana Recount Commission on Monday moved to overturn the results of the May Republican primary election by throwing out three votes, handing the victory to a challenger backed by President Donald Trump in that state’s west-central Senate district. Paula Copenhaver had originally fallen to incu...
Washington Examiner
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Socialist leader squirms during TV interview when forced to address push to abolish prisons, police
A DSA leader on NBC Los Angeles dodged pointed questions about what happens to violent criminals if police and prisons are abolished as proposed.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
Senate Blows Off Trump's Demands, Then Skips Town
The president had a long list of items that needed Senate attention before the preelection recess. John Thune ignored most of them.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 10, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders
The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - npr.org
Trump ‘low-keying it’ on Iran, as he bets on economic pressure
"We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money," Trump said in an interview with Axios.
Semafor
Aug 10, 2026 - semafor.com
Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ over leadership with El Salvador prison plan – as it happened
A spokesperson for the human rights group likened the proposal to ‘financial brutality with British taxpayers’ money’Farage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From Jack Fenwick from the BBC] Are there other countries where you might send foreign offenders? And how much would this cost?We have to...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump administration revokes more than 175,000 visas
The Trump administration on Monday announced it has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals, claiming violations of the terms of the documents related to criminal activity and calls for violence against U.S. citizens, among other allegations. The State Department said the majority of...
The Hill News
Aug 10, 2026 - thehill.com
Why a murder trial is beginning nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s death
For decades, no one was arrested in Shakur’s 1996 killing. Then an ex-gang leader, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, started talking.
Politics
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Centrist Dems Dismiss Abdul El-Sayed at Their Peril
Americans want someone on their side in the fight against vested interests - that means politicians like the Michigan primary winner and Zohran Mamdani
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 10, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Dems hammer Mace for saying all Muslims in public office are 'a trojan horse'
Republican South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace asserted in a post on X that all Muslims serving in public office pose a threat to the United States of America.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
Gavin Newsom's 'hidden climate tax' hitting Americans nationwide, lawmaker warns
Rep. Vince Fong targets the EPA-authorized vessel at berth regulation that lets California levy massive penalties on cargo ships docked at its ports.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
AOC's Eggs
Plus: Hamas disarmament, gay bathhouses, Canadian MAGA, and more...
Reason.com
Aug 10, 2026 - reason.com
5 things to know about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Sunday interview
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) appeared on her first Sunday show interview in a little more than two and a half years to discuss the country’s political climate ahead of midterm elections. The 36-year-old lawmaker reflected on a wide range of topics including a potential White House run, th...
The Hill News
Aug 9, 2026 - thehill.com
A quiet rush for gold is sweeping the globe — here's why countries are stockpiling it
A record 45% of central banks plan to add gold reserves as governments worldwide brace for persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump’s DC law-and-order blitz marks one year with eye-popping haul of suspects
The Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force marks its first anniversary with over 16,000 arrests, 35 homicide suspects caught and 25 missing children found.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
Conquest, Expulsion, Settlement
It is not difficult to project what comes next in Gaza. The post Conquest, Expulsion, Settlement appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 10, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Texas Man Arrested After Ranting About Age Verification Laws Blocking His Anime
Did he make a true threat? Or was this just hyperbolic ranting about bad policy?
Reason.com
Aug 10, 2026 - reason.com
Trump says he’s ‘low-keying it’ on Iran: ‘It will work out’
President Trump said in a new interview he is “low-keying it” when it comes to the war with Iran as it nears its sixth month “We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money,” Trump told Axios on Sunday. The president also…
The Hill News
Aug 10, 2026 - thehill.com
Subpoenaed pro-China outlet defends itself on Democracy Now!, which paid Singham-founded company millions
BreakThrough News used Democracy Now! to fight its congressional subpoena, but IRS filings reveal Democracy Now! paid $2.5 million to Singham's firm.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
Congressional Republicans have proven themselves unworthy to govern
The coming midterm elections will give voters a chance to hold them accountable for their failures.
The Hill News
Aug 10, 2026 - thehill.com
The campus pipeline behind Abdul el Sayed’s Michigan win
Thirty minutes after being sworn in as president of the University of Michigan’s student government, Summit Louth was already back onstage campaigning for someone else. The rising senior, a leading figure in the ascendant Human Rights Party, had just won office on promises to resist immigration enfo...
Washington Examiner
Aug 10, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Why Is This Highly Respected Commentator Smiling?
A new book surveys the right’s dramatic transformation since 2015. The post Why Is This Highly Respected Commentator Smiling? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 10, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Voters Won't Like the Right's Response to '$20 Burrito' Debate
A year and a half into Trump's second term, what should they tell voters increasingly unhappy about rising inflation and sluggish job growth?
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 10, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits lowest level since January 1983
The United States’s emergency stockpile of oil reserves has hit its lowest level since early 1983, as the Trump administration releases crude oil to prevent costs from skyrocketing as the war in Iran drags on. Data released Monday by the Energy Department showed that, for the first time since it was...