Political News For 2026-08-22
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 125 articles from 23 sites. We chose these from 1509 articles found on 39 sites.
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8/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. national debt hits record $40 trillion, doubling in less than 10 years; Trump administration pressuring countries to cut economic ties with Iran.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 20, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Vance: Bessent has ‘very discreet plan’ to shrink $40 trillion national debt
Vice President Vance said Thursday night that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a “very discreet plan” to shrink the nation’s debt. “He [Bessent] has had a very discreet plan, of course, supported by the president of the United States, to get the United States to a point where our economy is grow...
The Hill News
Aug 21, 2026 - thehill.com
America Is Building a Surveillance State Like China's
"If there are Flock cameras in your city, they are tracking, logging and sharing your movements without a warrant," warns the ACLU.
Reason.com
Aug 21, 2026 - reason.com
Democrats remain far behind GOP in cash on hand as midterms near
New filings find the Democratic National Committee trailing its Republican counterpart by more than $100 million, with millions of dollars in debts.
Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
AOC blasted as too moderate by Maoist DSA faction as 2028 buzz grows
The DSA Liberation Caucus rejects Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a 2028 presidential standard-bearer, calling her an "opportunist dilettante."
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 21, 2026 - foxnews.com
An Ungrateful Public Underappreciates Data Centers
Their few defenders often misunderstand their benefits.
Reason.com
Aug 21, 2026 - reason.com
Massie, Greene slam Trump’s move to lower beef prices
Two Republicans pushed back on the Trump administration’s Friday decision to temporarily lift certain tariffs on imported ground beef in an effort to bring down prices for American consumers ahead of the midterm elections. President Trump announced in a Truth Social post Friday morning that he had ...
The Hill News
Aug 21, 2026 - thehill.com
Lindell says he’d spend ‘upwards of $1 million’ in private Minnesota primary recount
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell said Wednesday he’s prepared to spend “upwards of $1 million” for a private recount of ballots cast in the Minnesota Republican primary for governor. Minnesota state House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) beat Lindell by 11 percentage points, but Lindell has refused to cede to ...
The Hill News
Aug 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump Is Taking Credit for D.C.'s Crime Drop. Here's What the Data Say.
Crime in D.C. had already fallen 29 percent before the National Guard showed up, yet the Pentagon plans to keep at least 2,500 troops in the city through 2029.
Reason.com
Aug 20, 2026 - reason.com
Obama strategist turns on rising Dem star over viral Trump attack: 'Gratuitous and unnecessary'
Obama White House strategist David Axelrod called Jon Ossoff's mention of Natalie Harp "gratuitous and unnecessary" despite the clip's 6 million views.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Council with no leader faces government takeover
The Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.
BBC News
Aug 21, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
"Yes, I'm with … Hamas and Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad but up to a Point" Visiting Prof's Suit Against Columbia Dismissed
"Professor Abdou provides no authority which stands for the proposition that expressing disapproval of a foreign terrorist organization in a Congressional hearing amounts to discrimination or creates a hostile work environment ...."
Reason.com
Aug 20, 2026 - reason.com
Live updates: Trump lifts beef import tariffs, heads to South Carolina to rally for Graham
President Trump on Friday sought to ease price pressure on beef prices by temporarily lifting the tariffs on imported beef. The move drew swift and sharp rebukes from some lawmakers and ranchers. Trump is set to hit the campaign trail Friday in an attempt to give Republican Sen. Darline Graham (S.C....
The Hill News
Aug 21, 2026 - thehill.com
America's capital crunch: Soaring debt collides with AI spending spree
America is caught in a historic capital squeeze:On one side: Trillions Washington must borrow to pay for the past.On the other: Trillions the economy needs to build the future.Why it matters: The next president will inherit a fiscal reckoning decades in the making. The price it exacts — on taxes, be...
Axios
Aug 21, 2026 - axios.com
Push for Online Gun Sales Meets a Surprising Opponent: Small Gun Dealers
The Trump administration wants average Americans to be able to buy guns online and have them shipped to their doors. Small gun stores warn it could upend the industry and risk public safety.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Says Controversial US Attorney Ed Martin to Leave Role
President Donald Trump said Ed Martin, a senior Justice Department official, was leaving his post in the administration, the latest in a series of high-profile departures ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Supreme Court says Trump can continue ballroom work as it weighs case
The administrative stay gives the court more time to weigh an emergency appeal by the Trump administration in a lawsuit challenging the project.
Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Employer health costs projected to rise 9.5 percent
A new risk analysis released by leading insurance broker Aon this week projected that employer health costs in the U.S. will rise by roughly 10 percent in 2027. Aon, the second largest global insurance broker, projected that at the current status quo, employer healthcare costs will rise by 9.5 perce...
The Hill News
Aug 21, 2026 - thehill.com
American Manufacturing Is Surging—Despite Tariffs, Not Because of Them
Debunking the narrative that protectionism is working.
The Dispatch
Aug 20, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Border Cops Detained Me for Hours Without Explanation. They Won't Tell Me Why.
CBP claims dictatorial powers over Americans coming home. A big part of that is hiding information.
Reason.com
Aug 20, 2026 - reason.com
Are Flock cameras the next bipartisan political issue?
Lawmakers and 2026 candidates on both sides of the aisle are questioning whether Flock cameras have proliferated too quickly.
Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Seeking to flip Senate, Democrats are running ads to criticize their own
Democrats seeking Senate seats in some swing states are taking aim at party leadership — and even supporting Republican policies.
Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Socialism surges among Democrats as party leaders reject DSA agenda: ‘Pack of fools’
Hakeem Jeffries rejects the Democratic Socialists of America agenda, but polls show most Democrats now view socialism more favorably than capitalism.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 21, 2026 - foxnews.com
President Trump and ally-turned-antagonist Michael Cohen reconcile
Trump’s appearance on Cohen’s radio show — their first public conversation since a bitter falling out — seemed to suggest their relationship had been mended.
Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Court Partly Blocks Minnesota Law Restricting False Statements About "Restrictions on Voter Eligibility"
Minnesota officials were using the law to block contested claims about when felons were allowed to vote in Minnesota elections.
Reason.com
Aug 20, 2026 - reason.com
Bodycam video shows Oklahoma secretary of state’s arrest outside McDonald’s on public intoxication allegation
Body camera video captured Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak's encounter with police outside a McDonald's before his public intoxication arrest.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Lula Calls Trump to Seek Renewed Talks Over US Tariffs on Brazil
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged Donald Trump to resume negotiations over US tariffs on Brazil during a Friday phone call, seeking to soothe relations with Washington ahead of the country’s October election.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss-ups: Cook Political Report
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to toss-ups Thursday as Republicans grapple with a scandal-ridden candidate in the Lone Star State and a shifting political environment that could favor Democrats in Iowa. Jessic...
The Hill News
Aug 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Live updates: Cook Political Report shifts Texas, Iowa Senate races; Bessent downplays $40 trillion debt
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved both the Texas and Iowa Senate races from “lean Republican” to “toss up,” a major shift for the deep-red states with less than three months until the midterm elections. Elsewhere, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that the U.S. can “grow our w...
The Hill News
Aug 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Top Dems go silent after McCarthy vindicated for booting Swalwell off intel committee
Democrats rallied behind Eric Swalwell as Republicans raised alarms over Fang Fang — newly declassified FBI files are now casting fresh light on what agents knew.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 21, 2026 - foxnews.com
Cook Political Report shifts Senate races in Texas, Iowa leftward to ‘Toss Up’
The nonpartisan publication moved its ratings in four contests to the left.
Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Bernie Sanders backs Angie Nixon after her stunning Florida primary upset
Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon on Thursday, two days after she stunned the party establishment by defeating heavily funded favorite Alex Vindman.Why it matters: Sanders gives Nixon a prominent national progressive ally as she pivots to a difficult general-...
Axios
Aug 20, 2026 - axios.com
What it means that Democrats are winning special elections in Trump country
The latest victory came in a state House race near Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived an attempt on his life in 2024 and won big.
Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Homeland Security Made a Big Claim About Noncitizen Voting. Now It Can’t Prove It.
The Department of Homeland Security told Nevada election officials that it identified 185 “potential” noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls, not the nearly 16,000 it claimed last month.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
Bessent: US can ‘grow our way’ out of $40 trillion debt
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said the U.S. can “grow” its way out of the $40 trillion national debt, a milestone reached Wednesday. “Well, I mean, look Sara, there’s nothing magic about the $40 trillion number, and we can grow our way out of that,” Bessent told “Squawk on the Street”...
The Hill News
Aug 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Republicans notch win in Missouri congressional redistricting fight
A judge allowed Republicans to use their new congressional map this fall, but the state Supreme Court may weigh in.
Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now
The ruling comes after months of back and forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - npr.org
Schumer ducks question on campaigning with socialist candidate who refuses to back him as leader
Chuck Schumer says Abdul El-Sayed brings new energy to the Democratic Party but won't say whether he'll campaign with the Michigan Senate nominee.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 21, 2026 - foxnews.com
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - npr.org
Why oil markets are ignoring Trump's "truths"
Data: RollCall, Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsOil price changes in response to President Trump's social media posts about the Iran war have been shrinking over time, an Axios analysis shows.Why it matters: Oil price changes ripple throughout the U.S. and global economies, a...
Axios
Aug 21, 2026 - axios.com
Florida's Angie Nixon isn't the socialist you've heard about
Immediately after her shocking upset in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, state Rep. Angie Nixon made clear she isn't really a socialist — even though she'd just joined the Democratic Socialists of America.Why it matters: Nixon's win is being cast as a DSA victory, but the organization neither en...
Axios
Aug 21, 2026 - axios.com
Trump Boasts of Declassifying Secrets, but Withholds Key Election Files From Public
Even as the White House claims to be focused on transparency, it has ignored a congressional requirement to disclose a report on foreign meddling in the 2024 election.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump threatens think tank over D.C. crime report, extending intimidation campaign
The Center for American Progress highlighted crime statistics the White House didn’t like. The president wants an apology — or he’ll ask for $5 billion. The post Trump threatens think tank over D.C. c...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
LA socialist's fumbled answer to Graham Platner question draws groans from Dem audience
Nithya Raman drew groans from the crowd at the Los Angeles mayoral debate over her decision to hire the firm behind Graham Platner's campaign.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 21, 2026 - foxnews.com
Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily
The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - npr.org
Woman arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York Capitol
Undercover FBI agents who posed as Islamic State facilitators say the Albany resident spoke of attack plans and sought help with explosives.
Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Another polling firm comes under fire for ‘falsified data’ on Florida primary
A major polling tracker announced Thursday it would suspend its use of data from a pollster after it discovered evidence that the firm allegedly “falsified data” in a survey of candidates in Florida’s gubernatorial Republican primary race. The decision follows a shocking announcement last week from...
The Hill News
Aug 20, 2026 - thehill.com
The Guardian view on GCSE results: much to celebrate, much to reform | Editorial
Another post-pandemic cohort has shown its resilience and talent. But growing inequalities of outcome must be addressedMost pupils who received their GCSE results this week were in the penultimate year of primary school when Covid struck, disrupting their preparation for secondary education. As with...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Salvaging the Sovereign District
Biden-era prosecutors in the Southern District of New York are still using wild-man tactics. The post Salvaging the Sovereign District appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 21, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
FBI used three undercover sources to nab New York woman for alleged terrorism plot
A woman charged with plotting to blow up the New York State Capitol for the Islamic State group had the feigned encouragement of three undercover FBI operatives until her arrest, court records show. Albany-based Muslim convert Jessica Bowie was arrested Wednesday “as she gained possession of what sh...
Washington Examiner
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Markey, Moulton lock horns ahead of Massachusetts Senate primary: 3 takeaways from last debate
Rep. Seth Moulton and Sen. Ed Markey exchanged blows from the onset of the final Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary debate as the 47-year-old House lawmaker mounts a long-shot bid to oust his 80-year-old progressive opponent. Moulton and Markey appeared for their last televised debate on Thurs...
The Hill News
Aug 21, 2026 - thehill.com
Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell
Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, will fill out the term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned from the House amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
AOC endorses Sen Ed Markey as incumbent faces Dem US Senate primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses incumbent Sen. Ed Markey as he faces off against Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 21, 2026 - foxnews.com
How Western Belligerence Helps Putin Hold Onto Power
Russians see the West as a bigger threat than their authoritarian government. The post How Western Belligerence Helps Putin Hold Onto Power appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 21, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
The Supreme Court’s about to face an entirely new kind of voter discrimination
Demonstrators outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on October 15, 2025. | Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images On Tuesday, a federal appeals court struck down a South Carolina law that permits all voters over age 65 to vote by mail but allows younger voters to do so only if they meet a s...
Politics | Vox
Aug 21, 2026 - vox.com
HHS launches autistic missing persons alert initiative
The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Friday a new federal initiative to improve preparedness and response when autistic individuals are reported missing. The agency will partner with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to strengthen...
The Hill News
Aug 21, 2026 - thehill.com
ICE sends first plane of Haitian deportees home after ending TPS
A plane full of Haitian deportees from the United States landed in the island’s northern port city of Cap-Haitien on Friday morning, marking the first wave of deportations after the Trump administration successfully revoked the country’s temporary protected status. With the June ruling in favor of P...
Washington Examiner
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Reform UK hates ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees – apprenticeships in dodgy crypto, anyone?
Dicky Tice recalls digging trenches with a JCB as a young man, omitting to say the firm he went on to run was founded by his grandfatherYou have to hand it to them. Most political parties would have chosen to go quiet, what with it being the middle of August and having next to nothing to say. But Re...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
The midterms of scandal are underway
Both parties have navigated a range of scandals this year — and haven’t found a uniform approach to handling them.
Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
Alex Vindman says he’ll give away his multimillion-dollar war chest
The Senate candidate had leveraged his national fame to raise more than $16 million before losing Florida’s Democratic primary.
Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment
The post Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Aug 21, 2026 - propublica.org
Focus groups: Deep anxiety about the economy drives undecided voters in two key Senate races
Concerns about the economy and high costs are driving the thinking of undecided voters in Iowa and Georgia, according to new focus group conversations, as two states that will be central to the fight for the Senate barrel toward Election Day.
NBC News Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Ground Beef Prices Targeted With New Trump Tariff Relief
President Donald Trump said he would allow tariff relief for some ground beef imports in a bid to lower prices for American consumers, a key concern ahead of November midterm elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Top 5 most heated moments as progressives spar over who is further to the left in final Dem Senate debate
Ed Markey and opponent Seth Moulton clashed over transgender athletes and abolishing ICE in their final Senate debate in Massachusetts.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 21, 2026 - foxnews.com
Dan Green wins crowded GOP primary in Florida's 9th District
Green will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto after gerrymandering reshaped the district to heavily favor Republicans.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 20, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Suit Alleging Medical Establishment's Desire to Compel Doctors "to Toe the Line in All Matters Related to COVID …" Can Go Forward
"Nor is it evident that the approach taken by Defendants insulated the process from undue 'political influence.' To the contrary, political influence would appear to have been the point."
Reason.com
Aug 20, 2026 - reason.com
In a Big Year for Progressives, Here’s Why These Moderates Won Their Primaries
At times this year, the Democratic Party’s centrist wing has felt under siege from the left. But it has won several tough primaries recently.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump temporarily lifts ground beef import tariffs
President Trump announced Friday that the U.S. will pause higher tariffs on ground beef imports for 90 days to lower costs of the meat for consumers. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without an “out-of-quota tariff,” o...
The Hill News
Aug 21, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump’s endorsement isn’t as valuable as it used be
Three Republican candidates endorsed by Trump lost primaries this week, including two in his home state of Florida. The post Trump’s endorsement isn’t as valuable as it used be appeared first on MS N...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
Teachers Union Loses (Again) in AZ School Choice Battle
Arizona families won big this week. The teachers union and Save Our Schools fell short (again) in their latest attempt to roll back the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account program that helps more than 100,000 students there. The groups needed 255,949 valid signatures to place their Protect Edu...
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 21, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Americans for Prosperity
A conservative/libertarian "social welfare" group with a related hybrid PAC and nonprofit, all backed by Charles Koch. The post Americans for Prosperity appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Aug 20, 2026 - factcheck.org
Democrat Aisha Wahab wins the special election for Eric Swalwell’s former California district
NBC News projects that Wahab, a state senator, defeated fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in the race to serve out the rest of Swalwell’s term.
NBC News Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.21.26: Latest polling shows El-Sayed with edge in Michigan
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.21.26: Latest polling shows El-Sayed with edge in Michigan appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
Surprise election upset shows hating Trump is no longer enough as Democratic voters turn to new playbook
Alexander Vindman, a key witness in Trump's first impeachment, lost Florida's Democratic Senate primary to a socialist by double digits.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 21, 2026 - foxnews.com
New aircraft carrier arrives in Arabian Sea to replace long-stationed USS Abraham Lincoln
The USS George Washington is relieving a vessel that has gone months without a port stop.
Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Man dressed as Darth Vader defends Flock cameras to San Diego City Council: ‘This is what the emperor needs’
A man dressed as the iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader on Wednesday appeared to defend the use of Flock cameras before the San Diego City Council, assuring that “this is what the emperor needs.” The man approached the podium to address the Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee meeti...
The Hill News
Aug 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Leaders can learn from Mike DeWine’s gravity-defying political career
Over a forty-nine year career marked by resilience and reelection to seven different offices, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has shaped the state's political landscape while emphasizing data-driven leadership and public service.
The Hill News
Aug 21, 2026 - thehill.com
Trade Deal to Leave ‘Bad Outcome’ for Canada and US, Ex-Minister Says
Mark Carney is doing what no previous Canadian leader has done by accepting that President Donald Trump can impose tariffs despite the terms of the North American trade pact, the country’s former deputy prime minister said.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com
American Bridge 21st Century/AB PAC
A liberal hybrid PAC that conducts opposition research and runs ads to aid Democratic candidates and organizations. The post American Bridge 21st Century/AB PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Aug 20, 2026 - factcheck.org
Police in Atlanta Settle Eric André Lawsuit, End Airport Drug Searches
While the settlement is a good thing, it's unfortunately still the case that at airports, the Bill of Rights is more of a list of suggestions.
Reason.com
Aug 21, 2026 - reason.com
Vice President JD Vance blasts Mamdani, El-Sayed, AOC and Ossoff in rapid-fire TikTok roast
Vice President JD Vance called Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a "communist" and Adam Schiff "irrelevant" in a rapid-fire TikTok video rating politicians.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
The Big Bend Backlash to the Border Wall
Plus: FBI agents seize devices from Eric Swalwell and search his home, more than 150 Polymarket wallets may be betting on military secrets, and an early Happy National Cuban Sandwich Day.
The Dispatch
Aug 21, 2026 - thedispatch.com
What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall
Why is the car race in this part of D.C.? Will it be streaming? Who's paying for it? Here's what to know before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix hits the National Mall this weekend.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - npr.org
Trump is finally hitting the campaign trail. It’s not for a battleground member.
The president is rallying with Sen. Darline Graham in deep-red South Carolina, a switch-up from his quieter strategy in battlegrounds like Georgia, Michigan and Texas.
Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s Successful Campaign Against DEI
The administration has made serious progress toward ending antiwhite racism and restoring equality under the law. The post Trump’s Successful Campaign Against DEI appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 21, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Nigel Farage called us ‘nobodies’ in the Clacton byelection. He seems to treat the town in much the same way | Attieh Fard
I had few resources as a candidate, but the contest allowed me to speak to local people about their lives and their MP. They deserve so much betterIn the early hours of last Friday morning, a video was posted. It showed Nigel Farage among his team of volunteers, before the votes had been counted, ce...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of Eric Swalwell's term
The partial term for California's 14th Congressional District ends January 2027, after which the candidate chosen in the November election will serve the next full term.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 20, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Scott Bessent cannot save the bond market from Congress’s $40 trillion national debt
One month after the bond market went ballistic, with the 10-year Treasury yield breaching 4.7% and the 30-year Treasury yield skyrocketing to 5.17%, the market is now well and truly imploding. The benchmark 10-year hasn’t come down, and the 30-year has catapulted toward 5.3%, hitting its highest lev...
Washington Examiner
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Progressive wins special election to fill Swalwell’s California House seat
Progressive California state Sen. Aisha Wahab (D) is projected to defeat Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez in the special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) term in the House, according to Decision Desk HQ. Swalwell, once seen as the fron...
The Hill News
Aug 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Here's how America's $40 trillion debt can hit your wallet
The U.S. national debt this week topped $40 trillion, raising fresh concerns about how rising federal borrowing could affect Americans' finances.Why it matters: Americans don't personally owe the national debt, but rising debt could pressure lawmakers to raise taxes, cut spending or change federal b...
Axios
Aug 20, 2026 - axios.com
Progressives notch victory in race to replace Swalwell following sexual assault scandal
Aisha Wahab defeated Melissa Hernandez in the California special election to replace Eric Swalwell, marking another progressive win in the Democratic war.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Vance takes his first economic punch in the 2028 primary
The vice president’s past skepticism about the dollar’s status as reserve currency has sparked a debate on the right.
Semafor
Aug 21, 2026 - semafor.com
Inside the DSA's Ambitious Push to Remake the Democratic Party
Socialists are winning primaries, inspiring young voters and rattling Democrats. Now comes the hard part.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 21, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Kathy Hochul's business-friendly data center plan
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is positioning herself as a leader of the Democratic search for a data center position that isn't explicitly anti-business.Why it matters: Hochul says her data center platform isn't being designed with politics in mind. But as candidates across the country scramble for...
Axios
Aug 21, 2026 - axios.com
Montana Republicans speak out against Trump’s plan to lower beef prices: ‘Harm our ranching families’
Two Montana Republicans in Congress are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s plan to temporarily ease beef import tariffs, warning that the move could hurt American ranchers. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) both criticized the plan Friday, arguing that Montana cattle pro...
Washington Examiner
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
The DOJ plans to send out 1,000 election monitors in November. Is that normal?
The Justice Department’s own public documents, some of which were quietly removed from its website, suggest that the use of election monitors departs from prior practice and could even be improper. Th...
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
The surprising way that America’s $40 trillion debt costs you
A sign displays the national debt at a bus stop in Washington, D.C. on August 20, 2026. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. America’s national debt cle...
Politics | Vox
Aug 20, 2026 - vox.com
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Weekend edition
In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Weekend edition appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Aug 21, 2026 - ms.now
Is Washington awash in self-dealing? If Democrats win the House, oversight will rise.
President Donald Trump has asserted that “nobody” cares if he and his family are making big money during his presidency. But some voters in his own party say ethical standards have declined. And midterm elections might allow Democrats to put new scrutiny on the issue.
The Christian Science Monitor | Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - csmonitor.com
In Pennsylvania House race, it’s pink heels vs. drag queens
It began with a photo of Democrat Paige Cognetti and a drag queen at Scranton’s 2025 Pride flag raising.
Semafor
Aug 21, 2026 - semafor.com
Colonizing the Moon
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Reason.com
Aug 21, 2026 - reason.com
Vance says Democrats are the party of grad school voters, not unions
Vice President JD Vance slammed Democrats as an elitist group more concerned about high-earning workers than working-class voters during a hometown stop in Middletown, Ohio, on Friday. Speaking at a steel plant where his grandfather used to work, Vance claimed the Democratic Party had strayed from t...
Washington Examiner
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
U.S. Debt Tops $40 Trillion for First Time
State of the Union: Vice President Vance said the Trump administration had inherited a troubled economy. The post U.S. Debt Tops $40 Trillion for First Time appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 20, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region
The figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received benefits.
BBC News
Aug 21, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Big Take: How Trump’s Tariffs Sent Soup Prices Soaring
President Trump's political and economic promise to bring factory jobs back to the US remains unfilled after eight years of steel tariffs. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Harmeet Dhillon on DOJ's Election Integrity Efforts
Thursday, August 20th on RealClearPolitics - Joined by U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 21, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Rogers courts Democrats in Michigan Senate race
Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers officially launched the “Democrats for Mike Rogers” coalition on Thursday, two months out from the general election. Rogers made the announcement of the coalition at an event that featured a handful of Democrats including Michigan state Rep. Karen Whi...
The Hill News
Aug 20, 2026 - thehill.com
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s buses: a blueprint for governing Britain | Editorial
The prime minister is right to think that taking Manchester’s model national could widen opportunity, clean the air and rebuild state capacity. Other public services could be nextBarely a month into his premiership, Andy Burnham is already taking the lessons of Manchester’s buses national. This week...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 21, 2026 - theguardian.com
Texas and Iowa Senate races tighten heading into midterms
Two key Senate races in typically Republican states, Texas and Iowa, are a toss-up heading into the midterms, according to the latest projections from The Cook Political Report.Why it matters: The fight for control of the U.S. Senate is extremely tight, and Democrats need to flip at least four seats...
Axios
Aug 20, 2026 - axios.com
EXCLUSIVE: Angel dad finds ‘new purpose’ with ICE after daughter’s killing turned his world upside down
Joe Abraham told Fox News Digital about his journey from grieving angel dad to leading ICE's VOICE office, which helps victims of illegal alien crime.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 21, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump announces Ed Martin will leave DOJ to fight election ‘legal battles’
President Donald Trump announced Friday that U.S. pardon attorney Ed Martin will leave the Justice Department to do legal work for Republicans pertaining to the 2026 and 2028 election cycles. Martin, a staunch Trump loyalist, served as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia before be...
Washington Examiner
Aug 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Feds seize Eric Swalwell’s devices, search home as part of sexual assault inquiry
The former congressman, once considered a leading candidate in the California governor’s race, resigned after allegations surfaced in the spring.
Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Permanent Tariffs on Canada Hurt the US, Freeland Says
Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, talks about the importance of Canada reaching a trade deal with the US. She says putting permanent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum will hurt the US, especially car manufacturers in Detroit. She speaks on Bloomberg Television’s Wall Stre...
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com
So-called 'blue state refugees' have helped turn Florida red
Conservatives who move from Democratic-run places to Republican-led states are often called blue state refugees. These conservatives have helped reshape the electorate in Florida.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 20, 2026 - npr.org
The U.S. Is Sending Deportees to Countries They've Never Called Home
The Trump administration is using so-called "third-country deportations" both punitively and to expel migrants who have been granted protection from their home countries.
Reason.com
Aug 21, 2026 - reason.com
Sanders endorses Nixon in Florida Senate race
Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is backing Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), who notched an upset victory in Florida’s Senate Democratic primary this week. “Angie Nixon is proof that organized people can take on organized money — and win. Outspent more than 16 to 1, she won in a landslide....
The Hill News
Aug 20, 2026 - thehill.com
MAGA Inc. War Chest Climbs to $404 Million After No Spending
President Donald Trump’s super PAC war chest grew to nearly $404 million after getting $3 million in donations and interest payments in July, but it spent nothing that month to boost the prospects of Republican candidates in the midterm elections.