Political News For 2026-08-28
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 24 sites. We chose these from 1528 articles found on 39 sites.
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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating Canada feud
President Donald Trump said he's making the change because “Canada has been ripping us off for a long time on trade, very sadly.”
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats
Ossoff should be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents this year. Instead, the Georgia Democrat has opened a steady lead in polls and is increasingly seen as a potential 2028 contender.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - npr.org
Trump administration designates three far-left groups as violent terrorist networks under new sanctions
The Treasury Department sanctioned Palestine Action, Autistici Inventati and Masar Badil, freezing U.S. assets tied to violent far-left terror networks.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
House GOP subpoenas doctor behind 'Have My Baby in Miami' birth tourism business
The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the top doctor at Have My Baby in Miami to testify before Rep. Brandon Gill's panel on birth tourism.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Politicians criticize Flock cameras ahead of midterms
The startup has come under fire following revelations that police officers allegedly abused their access to the devices’ data to track exes and romantic interests.
Semafor
Aug 26, 2026 - semafor.com
Spanberger AG draws fire over two-front fight against Trump enforcement agenda
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones faces fire over a civil rights probe into Greene County Sheriff Steve Smith's ICE-involved traffic stop operations.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
El-Sayed’s ties to firebrand influencer threaten Democrats’ path to control Senate
Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) has close political ties to political commentator Hasan Piker, who has been accused of antisemitism. Piker says his comments against Israel have been misunderstood.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Judge lifts block on Trump changes to mail voting, though legal fights continue
The president’s executive order is now in effect for the midterm elections, but the ruling leaves the door open to renewed challenges from rights groups.
Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Collins urges US to return to trade talks with Canada
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Thursday again pressed for the U.S. to return to talks with Canada amid the escalating trade war between two countries. Collins, who has previously criticized the 50 percent tit-for-tat tariffs both countries imposed after negotiations failed last weekend, said in a p...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Data Center Savior
Plus: AOC reaffirms her socialism, Russia-Ukraine war gets even deadlier, and more...
Reason.com
Aug 27, 2026 - reason.com
Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
BBC News
Aug 27, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Iranian operatives used AI to impersonate Americans
Meta removed a network of Facebook and Instagram accounts tied to an Iran-based operation that used AI to target U.S. audiences with posts about American politics, the company first shared with Axios.Why it matters: The operation attracted thousands of followers and included accounts posing as every...
Axios
Aug 27, 2026 - axios.com
We know you care about the environment because you’re sweating
A novel study compared the issues survey respondents said were important to their physiological reactions in a lab.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
What State’s New Mass Visa Revocation Effort Means for Asylum Policy
The Trump administration announced this week that it is planning to revoke as many as 200,000 visas for foreigners who came to the U.S. on business or as tourists and then applied for asylum. Though it sounds dramatic—media reports said it could be the largest “mass visa revocation in U.S. history”—...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Aug 27, 2026 - aei.org
Florida Students Punished for Silent Protest Against ICE Get Free Speech Victory in Federal Court
A federal judge sided with the Florida International University students who sued over their school's student expression policy.
Reason.com
Aug 26, 2026 - reason.com
Karoline Leavitt says she’ll miss the press on her last day at White House
A replacement press secretary may not be named for a while, advisers suggest.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ amid intensifying US-Canada trade dispute
President Donald Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' asserting the U.S. holds most of its volume as trade tensions with Canada escalate.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
These Local Jails Were Supposed to Detain Immigrants for Only 72 Hours. One Woman Was Held for a Total of 26 Days.
The post These Local Jails Were Supposed to Detain Immigrants for Only 72 Hours. One Woman Was Held for a Total of 26 Days. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Aug 27, 2026 - propublica.org
House Democrats say the map is expanding — but warn the money isn’t keeping up
A new memo from the party’s main super PAC says the universe of competitive districts is growing. It also says MAGA Inc. and Elon Musk are outgunning it. The post House Democrats say the map is expand...
MS NOW
Aug 27, 2026 - ms.now
China-linked hackers infiltrated US government networks before FBI takedown
QTFY hackers breached three Energy Department labs and stole data from over 300 organizations before the FBI seized domains powering their platforms.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Pirro’s special grand jury probing D.C. schools, city oversight of youth
The unusual investigation appears to have a broad scope. Prosecutors have contacted D.C. Public Schools personnel to question them about truancy and graduation rates.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
The political battle over grocery prices is here
President Donald Trump is trying to lower beef prices ahead of the midterms.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Home Possession of AI-Generated Porn Depicting Fake Children Remains Constitutionally Protected, Seventh Circuit Rules
From U.S. v. Anderegg, decided Tuesday by Seventh Circuit Judge John Lee, joined by Judges Doris Pryor and Joshua Kolar:… The post Home Possession of AI-Generated Porn Depicting Fake Children Remains Constitutionally Protected, Seventh Circuit Rules appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Aug 27, 2026 - reason.com
Republicans divided over preelection stimulus push as economy slows
Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over whether to make a last-ditch push to enact legislation to stimulate the economy and cheer up voters before Election Day as the latest federal data shows the economy is slowing and inflation remains a problem. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) la...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Live updates: Trump administration can move forward with mail-in voting policy; Meta, states reach settlement
A federal judge on Wednesday lifted a nationwide injunction on the Trump administration’s mail-in voting policy, allowing it to be implemented for November’s elections. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani granted the Justice Department’s request to reconsider her earlier injunction after a Supreme Co...
The Hill News
Aug 26, 2026 - thehill.com
AOC’s socialist credentials face fresh scrutiny after glaring 7-year gap surfaces: ‘Very convenient’
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America after her membership lapsed in 2019, sparking debate about her 2028 ambitions.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump administration won’t ‘just sit down and take’ further retaliation from Canada: Trade rep
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday said the Trump administration would not “just sit down and take” further retaliation from Canada after Ottawa introduced a dollar-for-dollar match on U.S. tariffs. “If there’s further retaliation from the Canadian side, we, of course, we’re not ...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump keeps boosting data centers, even as other Republicans grow critical
The president is defending the data center boom as GOP officials across the country turn against projects that have angered voters.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
A former Mike Collins staffer posted KKK and Nazi images. Some Republicans see a pattern.
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Georgia) is challenging Sen. Jon Ossoff (D). The former Collins staffer posted a swastika and shared an image of himself in what appear to be KKK robes.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
How Democrats eyeing 2028 won and lost in primaries they endorsed in
Democrats have used their endorsements of candidates in tough primaries as a way to wield influence over the party.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - politico.com
Is Alito Making the Same Mistake as Ginsburg by Refusing To Retire?
The conservative justice is sticking around on the Supreme Court. Will conservatives come to regret it?
Reason.com
Aug 27, 2026 - reason.com
Trump touts power of his endorsement following South Sen. Darline Graham's primary win
Darline Graham won her primary runoff in the race to replace her late brother in the US Senate. And President Trump can again tout the power of his endorsement.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - npr.org
12 races scramble Senate battlefield as Democrats eye comeback
Six toss-up senate races could flip the majority before Election Day 2026 as Republicans defend seats in Texas, Iowa, Ohio, Maine, and Alaska.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump keeps winning Republican primaries. His losses may be more revealing.
The president is 24-for-24 in Senate primaries and 214-for-218 in House races, according to a Fox News tracker
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Republicans face midterm verdict as Iran war drags on longer than Trump promised
The Iran war has reshaped the rapidly approaching midterm elections
ABC News: Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - abcnews.com
Fed governor Lisa Cook: "No legitimate basis for removal" on Trump mortgage claims
Lawyers for Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook have submitted their case for why she cannot legally be fired, as President Trump seeks new avenues for dismissing the Biden appointee for cause.The big picture: After the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's attempt to fire Cook last year over allegatio...
Axios
Aug 27, 2026 - axios.com
Young Black voters buck Democratic old guard
The nation's old guard of Black leaders is still a key force for Democrats, but this year's primaries have revealed the rising influence of Black Gen Z voters who aren't swayed by their elders' seniority, civil rights credentials or endorsements.Driving the news: Michigan's Democratic primary for Se...
Axios
Aug 27, 2026 - axios.com
Trump’s Strength in Primaries is Clear. The Midterms Pose a Different Test.
The president’s pull with the party base has been clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make him a liability with swing voters.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - nytimes.com
Former Labor secretary calls Trump’s Canada tariffs ‘irrational’
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich on Wednesday called President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on Canadian imports “irrational.” Reich warned in an interview with “Squawk Box” co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC that prices would rise, particularly for housing, as a result of the trade war. “And as Can...
The Hill News
Aug 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Canada pulls back on some tariffs after ‘feedback’ from seafood industry
Canada on Wednesday reversed some retaliatory tariffs it placed on the United States after facing backlash from the seafood sector. Canadian Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson removed seafood and fish sector products from a list of proposed tariffs. In a statement, Canada’s Department of Finance sa...
Washington Examiner
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump under pressure at home and abroad as midterms approach
President Trump is under pressure internationally and domestically as the year's primary elections near an end.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - npr.org
Darline Graham's Message to GOP About the Midterms
Maybe voters, including even Republican primary voters, are more interested in the economy and domestic issues than foreign affairs.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 27, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Chuck Edwards defends gifts, poetry, and compliments given to female staffers in letter to colleagues
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) sent his colleagues a letter defending his gifts, poems, and compliments to female staffers, claiming his actions were misinterpreted as sexual harassment. The House Ethics Committee handed down its recommendation that Edwards be censured earlier this month, and his peers a...
Washington Examiner
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada .
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - npr.org
Trump calls Ted Cruz ‘very talented’ but stops short of backing 2028 bid
President Donald Trump offered praise for Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) but stopped short of endorsing or supporting the lawmaker’s potential White House run in 2028. “I would say that he’s very talented,” Trump said Thursday when asked about a Cruz bid during an Oval Office event. “He’s a very good friend o...
Washington Examiner
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Soros prosecutor in danger of being removed after grieving mom’s desperate alarm: ‘Can’t believe this’
Stephanie Minter's mother says Fairfax County prosecutor Steve Descano let her daughter's alleged killer walk free despite 30 prior arrests.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Ex-DOD worker admits trying to trade classified info for foreign citizenship
Cybersecurity specialist Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 29, had expressed disagreement with the Trump administration, court records state.
Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Iowa Dem gubernatorial candidate says he would not want Biden or Harris to campaign for him
Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand indicated that he would not want former President Joe Biden or former Vice President Kamala Harris to campaign for him.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
What Is "Reasonable" Gun Control?
According to the Gun Control Lobbies, Everything, Including Prohibition
Reason.com
Aug 26, 2026 - reason.com
8/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says Iran war to "continue for as long as necessary"; Sen. Darline Graham prevails in South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 26, 2026 - cbsnews.com
A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state's US House seat
A man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York has advanced from the primary for Alaska’s lone House seat
ABC News: Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - abcnews.com
Secret Service spokesperson is put on leave amid investigation
The agency said two other non-law enforcement employees were also suspended in an unspecified misconduct investigation.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump toes line on data centers as more Republicans pump the brakes
Republicans’ growing skepticism of data centers is forcing President Trump to balance his steadfast support for the industry with pushback from his party ahead of the midterm elections. While Trump has doubled down on his support of data centers, the president signaled last week he may give GOP cand...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Maine Democrat backs Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘It won’t go well for them’
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) doubled down on his support for President Trump’s tariff war with Canada, saying any retaliation stemming from the tariffs “won’t go well” for the neighboring country. “If Canada thinks they’re better off without our goods, I wish them good luck,” Golden told the Portland...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Burnham accused of U-turn after initially backing political donations cap to fall below £500k
Exclusive: Campaigner says PM wrote in email he believed £500k cap should be reduced over time to guard against undue influencesAndy Burnham recently supported an even lower donations cap than previously reported, according to correspondence seen by the Guardian, as the row over next week’s election...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 27, 2026 - theguardian.com
How do you rebuild trust in the government? One pothole at a time.
Symbolic urbanism is having a moment, especially this summer in New York City, where the air is far too humid, but the potholes increasingly get filled. | Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images “If this is democratic socialism,” wrote one New Yorker under a mayoral Facebook post, “maybe it is the ch...
Politics | Vox
Aug 27, 2026 - vox.com
Gender equity, DEI, climate action: How the Smithsonian’s woke push ‘infiltrated’ America's most beloved zoo
The Smithsonian National Zoo embraced DEI initiatives, LGBTQ programming and climate change messaging that critics say strays from its mission.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Global central bankers gather in Jackson Hole
US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has mostly remained silent on his plans for the department since his appointment in May.
Semafor
Aug 27, 2026 - semafor.com
The year tech started losing
Across both parties, voters are supporting candidates who want slower advancement.
Semafor
Aug 26, 2026 - semafor.com
Fired FEMA crew leader defends skipping homes with Trump campaign signs
Marni Washington said she was following protocol to keep field workers safe in a politicized environment following 2024’s Hurricane Milton.
Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) is trailing his challenger Helena Foulkes ahead of the upcoming Democratic gubernatorial primary, according to a new poll. The survey from Emerson College Polling and Nexstar affiliate WPRI-TV 12 shows Foulkes with a 15-point lead over the incumbent. The former CVS he...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Ron DeSantis Says Flock Cameras Are 'Out of Control,' But Florida's Already Flooded With Surveillance
Florida police departments have been adding drones, facial recognition technology, and license plate readers to their arsenals for years.
Reason.com
Aug 27, 2026 - reason.com
The White House's preferred economic tools are hitting snags
Tariffs and export controls have been the Trump administration's main economic security tools. Neither is working very well right now.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - npr.org
This Federal Case Against Minnesota Protesters Is Worth Watching if You Care About Your Civil Liberties
The tentacles of the Trump administration’s domestic spying apparatus are being revealed—and their reach is alarming.
Reason.com
Aug 27, 2026 - reason.com
Trump flexes as the Freedom Caucus fades: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we break down the key takeaways from the latest round of primaries.
NBC News Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Maine Lobstermen’s Association fears becoming ‘collateral damage’ in Canada tariff war
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association said Wednesday the escalating tariff battle between the U.S. and Canada threatens to make “collateral damage” out of the industry. Canada announced earlier this week it would respond to new tariffs by the Trump administration by imposing a 25 percent tariff on Amer...
The Hill News
Aug 26, 2026 - thehill.com
The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial
Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy futureFuelled by the consequences of Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran, household energy debt in Britain is continuing to soar, rising to a record £6bn by...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 27, 2026 - theguardian.com
Number of asylum seekers living in hotels across UK halves in a year
Home Office was housing 16,021 asylum seekers across 160 hotels at end of June, while small boat crossings down 23%UK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers living in hotels has halved in a year, Home Office figures show.Sweeping changes to the asylum system have also led to a si...
Politics | The Guardian
Aug 27, 2026 - theguardian.com
A 90-Day Waiver on Beef Tariffs Won't Rescue America's Cattle Industry
It will take more than three months to fix the problems plaguing the American beef industry.
Reason.com
Aug 27, 2026 - reason.com
Dem's metldown over ‘terrorist sympathizer’ Hasan Piker triggers instant conservative mockery: ‘Yikes’
Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell's demand that reporters stop asking about Hasan Piker backfired as conservatives seized on her comments as a weak point.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Private equity bought up childcare centers. A new study reveals what happened next.
Children sleep during nap time at Minnesota Child Care in Minneapolis, on December 30, 2025. | Renee Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images Affordability is the top political problem of the moment, and lawmakers in both parties have increasingly blamed large investors for buyi...
Politics | Vox
Aug 27, 2026 - vox.com
Bipartisan lawmakers turn up pressure on Serbian president as elections loom
A pair of bipartisan lawmakers is sending a warning to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to answer anti-corruption demands and sever ties with America’s adversaries or risk sanctions from the U.S. Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Bill Keating (D-Mass.), members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee,...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Canada excludes seafood from retaliatory tariffs on US goods
The Canadian government late Wednesday exempted seafood and fish products from its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. In a statement, Canada’s Department of Finance said it made the decision in response to “feedback,” noting the removal of seafood and fish from the tariffs will “protect against broa...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Crowley, Tiffany tied in Wisconsin governor’s race: Poll
Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany are tied in a new poll of the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, suggesting a tight race in the presidential swing state. In the Marquette Law School Poll, 44 percent of registered voter respondents said they would back Tiffany and 44 percent said they wo...
The Hill News
Aug 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Federal judge lifts nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions
A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday lifted a nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions, temporarily clearing the way for the Trump administration to begin implementing them ahead of the November midterms. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani granted the Justice Department’s request to reconsi...
The Hill News
Aug 26, 2026 - thehill.com
One unexpected price surge most Americans don’t see is raising the stakes for Trump before November
President Donald Trump's housing affordability promise faces a new threat as diesel prices spike to $5.65 a gallon, driving up home construction costs.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump floats renaming the Atlantic and Pacific oceans after rebranding historic lake
President Donald Trump joked the Atlantic and Pacific oceans could be next after signing the executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America immediately.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Dingell: November election isn’t about Hasan Piker
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) on Wednesday expressed her frustration with media coverage surrounding left-wing streamer Hasan Piker and the upcoming Senate race in Michigan. “But I want to tell you: This is just the opportunity to say something to you, I’m done. This election is about what’s going t...
The Hill News
Aug 26, 2026 - thehill.com
Watch live: Trump speaks amid tariff battles, signs order for ‘Lake America’
President Trump will speak with reporters Thursday as the Trump administration faces scrutiny over his trade war with Canada, looming sanctions on Iran amid the nearly six-month conflict and after he paused higher tariffs on ground beef. The president signed an executive order during the event to re...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
A look at Trump's inner circle and the increased resistance from some of his allies
NPR's A Martínez asks Chris Whipple, the Vanity Fair writer who spent time inside the Trump administration, why the president is experiencing increasing resistance to his plans.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - npr.org
Nvidia launches corporate PAC, expanding Washington footprint
Technology giant Nvidia is entering the election spending arena, launching a new corporate political action committee funded by employees. Nvidia filed a statement of organization Thursday, with the PAC’s official name being the Nvidia Corporation Employees Federal Political Action Committee. The su...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Venezuelan Lawmakers Advance US-Backed Supreme Court Overhaul
Venezuela’s National Assembly advanced a plan to restart the selection of Supreme Court justices, potentially marking one of the first concrete results of US-backed political talks aimed at rebuilding democratic institutions.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Cook argues Trump administration has no legal basis to remove her from Federal Reserve board
Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook on Wednesday pushed back against the Trump administration’s renewed attempt to fire her from the central bank’s board of governors, despite a Supreme Court ruling preventing her removal. Cook’s lawyers, Abbe Lowell and Norm Eisen, said President Trump has “no l...
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
DOJ announces 81 alleged gang members indicted after Puerto Rico drug trafficking takedown
The FBI and Puerto Rico Police arrested 70 members of LBD for distributing cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and marijuana across the U.S. territory.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Fed’s Warsh faces high stakes ahead of Jackson Hole conference
The Federal Reserve chair will have his biggest audience yet when he delivers the keynote speech at the Kansas City Fed’s annual conference.
Semafor
Aug 27, 2026 - semafor.com
Case against lawmaker charged in Delaney Hall clash can proceed, appeals court rules
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-New Jersey) has denied the allegations that she assaulted federal agents during a scuffle outside an immigration detention facility last spring.
Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump visa restrictions will worsen strains on the economy, experts say
Several Trump administration moves to restrict legal immigration, including a pause in visa appointments and the cancellation of tourism and business visas, will harm the economy and workforce, experts say.
Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
A Trump Endorsement Matters, but It Isn’t Magic
And other lessons from the end of the 2026 GOP primary season.
The Dispatch
Aug 27, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Democrats embrace voter suppression with decoy Dan Sullivan in Alaska
The Democratic Party has so few principles that it will whine about “voter suppression” one minute and then engage in it the next through the most asinine stunts designed to manipulate voters. Such is the case in Alaska, where the state’s top four primary has inspired Democrats to try to dupe voters...
Washington Examiner
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Alaska’s weird (and important) Senate race
There will be two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which greatly benefits Democrats.
Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Wyoming’s Republican governor raises concerns over ‘aggressive’ DOJ election monitors
Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon raises concerns Wednesday over election observers
NBC News Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - nbcnews.com
On the Road to a French Sovereign Debt Crisis
France’s compromised public finances might not be quite as bad as those of the United States and Japan. However, there are two reasons to think that France could experience a sovereign debt crisis before those two other countries. The post On the Road to a French Sovereign Debt Crisis appeared first...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Aug 27, 2026 - aei.org
Fed's Warsh under pressure to clarify message in highly anticipated Jackson Hole speech
Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh made clear four weeks ago that he wants to use his speech at the Kansas City Fed's annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to take on big, lofty ideas, as opposed to the tactical details of what the Fed may do in this year's three remaining policy meetings.Eve...
Axios
Aug 27, 2026 - axios.com
Michigan Dem AG turns on El-Sayed over terror attack response, warns of mentality that 'bothers me a lot'
Dana Nessel says Abdul El-Sayed's response to the Temple Israel attack appeared to make excuses for domestic terrorism targeting Jewish worshippers.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
A former Democratic operative on what the party needs to keep from MAGA
Evan Barker dishes on her Trump vote, AOC, and why Democrats need to adopt the anti-DEI mission.
Semafor
Aug 26, 2026 - semafor.com
Wyoming GOP governor calls DOJ election monitoring ‘aggressive’
Gov. Mark Gordon (R-WY) raised concerns Wednesday about what he described as “aggressive” and “irregular” conduct by federal officials dispatched to observe last week’s primary election. “It sounded like the behavior of the observers was a bit aggressive,” Gordon said during a Wednesday meeting of t...
Washington Examiner
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Texas Moves To Protect Kids—and Women—From 'Demonic' Sex Education Book
The book is part of a wider spate of "dirty" and "vulgar" books that authorities want yanked, including an educational book that mentions animal penis sizes and classic literature by authors like Tennessee Williams and Maya Angelou.
Reason.com
Aug 26, 2026 - reason.com
Primary Meddling’s Bipartisan Turn
The involvement of Republican-backed PACs in Democratic primaries this cycle is seeing mixed success.
The Dispatch
Aug 27, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Mamdani ignites online firestorm after mourning death of inmate charged in grisly murder: 'WTF are we doing?'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's post mourning Clarence Woodward, a murder suspect who died on Rikers Island, sparked conservative outrage.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
New coalition fights Trump’s efforts to weaken protections for historic sites
A coalition of preservation groups says the regulatory, legislative and executive efforts pose the greatest threat in 60 years to a law requiring federal agencies to avoid harm to historic sites.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
World’s nuclear watchdog endorses Trump’s push for Kim Jong Un meeting
In an interview with The Washington Post, Rafael Mariano Grossi, one of the world’s most respected arms control experts, backed the case for dialogue.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
The obscure documentary fueling Islamophobia in Texas
Bo French, a candidate for Texas railroad commissioner, speaks at a CPAC panel to discuss the threat of Islam in Texas. | Eleanor Dearman/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Great American Conflict, a 75-minute documentary produced by a Texas-based organization dedic...
Politics | Vox
Aug 27, 2026 - vox.com
Trump is pulling every lever to reshape U.S. elections
President Trump's playbook for reshaping America's elections targets who appears on voter rolls, how ballots move through the mail, who monitors polling places and where congressional lines are drawn.The effort leaves virtually no part of the election system untouched. Why it matters: Voting-rights ...
Axios
Aug 27, 2026 - axios.com
The National Debt Has Crossed $40 Trillion. Both Parties Are Responsible.
And both are hiding behind a lie of omission.
Reason.com
Aug 27, 2026 - reason.com
Canada Adds 50% Tariffs to US Copper Wire, Wood Charcoal
Canada added 50% tariffs on US-made copper wire and wood charcoal to its retaliation list as a replacement for its removal of fish and seafood products, according to the Department of Finance.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump Cuts Tariffs on Ground Beef Products to Lower Prices
President Donald Trump signed an order easing tariffs on some ground beef imports, an effort to lower costs for consumers that has managed to rile ranchers and rural state Republicans before the November midterm elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Ad Attacking Cooper Makes False Connection to Murder
An ad from a super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley features a heart-wrenching testimonial from the father of a woman who was murdered in 2025. The ad falsely implies the accused murderer was one of the prisoners released during the COVID-19 pandemic when Whatley's Democrat...
FactCheck.org
Aug 26, 2026 - factcheck.org
Democrats hand Trump one power they spent years fighting
Senate Democrats voted to give Trump limited tariff authority in exchange for Russia sanctions, a move some warn he could exploit against trade partners.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Judge allows Trump’s mail-in ballots plan to proceed, for now
The action followed Monday’s Supreme Court ruling. With litigation moving quickly, a Postal Service rule implementing Trump’s proposal could still be blocked.
NBC News Politics
Aug 26, 2026 - nbcnews.com
The Data Center Boom, Explained by One Virginia County
How Loudoun turned server farms into 40% of its tax revenue — and why it’s now tightening the rules A […] The post The Data Center Boom, Explained by One Virginia County appeared first on No Labels.
No Labels
Aug 26, 2026 - nolabels.org
Democrats' redistricting push in blue state hits legal snag
A Maryland court blocked Democrats' congressional redistricting ballot initiative after a judge ruled state deadlines for adding measures were violated.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 27, 2026 - foxnews.com
Quebec Election Starts Amid Tensions With US, Separatists Lead in Polls
An election campaign has officially kicked off in Quebec, bringing back the wedge issue of the province’s secession from Canada amid an escalation in the trade war with the US.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here's why that's unlikely
There's a fear that people facing international extradition granted bail could flee. Andrew Tate and his brother face a total of 59 criminal charges in the U.K., including rape and human trafficking.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - npr.org
States renew fight against Trump's mail-in voting rule
A coalition of states is again seeking to block President Trump's sweeping Postal Service rule on mail-in voting, just days after the Supreme Court lifted a lower court's injunction against his executive order.The big picture: The Supreme Court's decision essentially said the states sued too early. ...
Axios
Aug 26, 2026 - axios.com
NDAs are hiding data center deals, drawing ire from locals — and attention from lawmakers
Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - npr.org
Trump’s war with Iran is consuming his second-term agenda
The president pledged to prevent new wars, slash inflation and shift the burden of protecting the world. His experience with Iran shows trouble on every front. The post Trump’s war with Iran is consum...
MS NOW
Aug 27, 2026 - ms.now
El-Sayed says ‘no plans’ to campaign with Piker
The candidate framed the whole episode over the left-wing streamer as a nonissue in the election.
Semafor
Aug 27, 2026 - semafor.com
Tariffs, the price of ground beef, and Donald Trump
Former President Trump's proposal to temporarily pause tariffs on imported ground beef aims to lower prices before the midterm elections, despite economic analysis suggesting the 25 percent price reduction claim is unrealistic and potentially harmful to domestic producers.
The Hill News
Aug 27, 2026 - thehill.com
Suspension of Couple's Gun Rights Because Their College Student Daughter Drew Allegedly Threatening Images Violated Second Amendment
A police investigation had "verified that Plaintiffs' weapons were secured in a safe and that their daughter did not have access to them."
Reason.com
Aug 26, 2026 - reason.com
One Florida primary exposes Democrats’ dilemma over race, power and the House
In their bid to counter GOP redistricting, Democrats debate breaking up Black-held districts.
Politics
Aug 27, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
GOP Nervous About Senate Map
Wednesday, August 26th on RealClearPolitics - Joined RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende and RCP National Political Reporter, Susan Crabtree
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Aug 27, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
In Jason Arday, higher education manufactured the perfect DEI martyr
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. The late Cambridge ...