Political News For 2026-08-30
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 76 articles from 18 sites. We chose these from 1486 articles found on 39 sites.
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Rep. Crockett says she’ll be campaigning ‘downballot’ instead of with Talarico
The congresswoman, who lost the primary Senate race to state Rep. James Talarico, did not mention him by name.
Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges
President Donald Trump and his allies are pressing hard about the perceived threats of voting by people who aren't U.S. citizens as the November election approach
ABC News: Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - abcnews.com
Trump’s tougher round-two birthright citizenship strategy hinges on key legal distinction, experts say
President Donald Trump's new birthright citizenship orders target children of terrorists and foreign government employees using classic legal exceptions.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
The Fed ‘has been a little too quiet’ on Treasury, former Fed official says
Semafor sat down with former Kansas City Fed President Tom Hoenig in Jackson Hole, Wyo., on the sidelines of the conference he once hosted.
Semafor
Aug 29, 2026 - semafor.com
Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of DOJ monitors during primary
Wyoming's attorney general is investigating how two U.S. Department of Justice officials questioned poll workers in the state during its Aug. 18 primary
ABC News: Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - abcnews.com
Republicans See Trump’s Unceasing Iran War as Midterm Threat
Six months into a conflict that President Donald Trump predicted would last “four to five weeks,” Republican strategists worry there’s no way to keep the Iran war from hurting the party’s prospects in November’s midterm elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Democrats on campaign trail divided by Kamala Harris
Democratic candidates in competitive election races are taking different tacks this cycle over how close to affiliate themselves with former Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s lent her support to many of them but whose loss in the 2024 election has made her a more polarizing figure. Iowa state Rep....
The Hill News
Aug 29, 2026 - thehill.com
China is secretly fueling America's data center rage
Roughly 200 accounts from a suspected Chinese bot farm have quietly tried to influence Americans to oppose AI data centers on social media, X said Thursday night.Why it matters: The U.S. and China are racing to build the world's most advanced AI systems — and it appears Chinese propaganda has infilt...
Axios
Aug 28, 2026 - axios.com
Trees are coming down by the dozen as Trump’s D.C. golf makeover nears
The president’s promised overhaul of the East Potomac course has not officially begun, but tree removal has already been taking place for weeks.
Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump touts access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil in deal he says will slash gas prices
The Trump administration is touting the oil deal with Venezuela as a way to lower gasoline prices, which have been elevated since the Iran war broke out.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
US War With Iran Hits Six Month Mark | Balance of Power: Late Edition 08/28/2026
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Mattie Duppler, Senior Fellow for Fiscal Policy at the National Taxpayers Union, says Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s comments on interest rates were the “least interesting” part of his Jackson Hol...
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - bloomberg.com
GOP consumer sentiment ‘starting to fade’ ahead of midterms, economist says
Semafor sat down with The Conference Board Chief Economist Dana Peterson on the sidelines of Kansas City Fed’s annual economic policy symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Semafor
Aug 29, 2026 - semafor.com
One question about the Constitution puts liberals’ appetite for sweeping change to the test
March on Washington activists called to abolish the Senate and rewrite the Constitution while pushing Zohran Mamdani-style socialist policies.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
How states’ fight over an ICE agent could open a new political battleground
Minnesota wants Texas to turn over an officer charged with shooting an immigrant. Such extraditions are usually routine, but in this case politics loom large.
Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Sweden’s Far-Right Leader Seeks a Comeback as Election Nears
Swedish far-right leader Jimmie Akesson kicked off the final two weeks of a tight election campaign with a speech in his home town aimed rallying supporters and closing a consistent polling gap.
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - bloomberg.com
8/29: CBS Saturday Morning
Rescue efforts in Nepal, high inflation six months after the Iran war started, plus Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brings books to young readers.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 29, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Measles’ role in child’s death ignites fight between RFK Jr. and Pennsylvania governor
A county coroner said that the pathologist who examined a newborn who tested positive for measles did not believe the virus played a role in the baby’s death.
Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
Greg Abbott ordered Texas agencies to pause funding for Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate readers as cities cancel contracts over privacy.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
Dem candidate erupts in profane defense of Hasan Piker as party figures distance themselves
Christopher Rabb profanely defended podcaster Hasan Piker as Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats condemned the streamer's remarks as antisemitic.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Federal Judge Concludes Then-Candidate Trump's Attempt to Remove N.Y. Hush Money Non-Reporting Prosecution to Federal Court Came Too Late
From the long opinion today by Judge Alvin Hellerstein (S.D.N.Y.) in People v. Trump: Defendant Donald J. Trump, President of… The post Federal Judge Concludes Then-Candidate Trump's Attempt to Remove N.Y. Hush Money Non-Reporting Prosecution to Federal Court Came Too Late appeared first on Reason.c...
Reason.com
Aug 28, 2026 - reason.com
Alaska Democrat drops out of governor race, citing funding concerns
Alaska Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich dropped his bid to be the state’s next governor on Friday, endorsing the only other Democrat in the four-person general election race. Begich, who finished second among the top four candidates in Alaska’s open gubernatorial primary, cited his reas...
Washington Examiner
Aug 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn't a hot topic for Democrats in this year's campaigns
Climate change has become a less prominent election-year issue for Democrats as voters say concerns such as affordability are more pressing
ABC News: Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - abcnews.com
The CIA Is Making AI-Generated Reports for Local Police
The CIA has been using artificial intelligence to write “open source intelligence” analyses, which are being distributed to local police via DHS “fusion centers,” according to documents obtained by Reason.
Reason.com
Aug 28, 2026 - reason.com
Pop star-turned-Dem candidate’s defense of graphic murder video resurfaces in key House race
Bobby Pulido defended Gerardo Ortiz's graphic music video depicting sexual violence, adding to controversies as he challenges Monica De La Cruz.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump suggests cattle ranchers could bypass USDA-inspected meat plants
A deregulation plan for meat-packing goes from Glenn Beck’s mouth to Trump’s social media.
Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
LGBTQ group reveals which Dem nominee is sponsoring Halloween event featuring drag shows
Keisha Lance Bottoms is sponsoring a Halloween event featuring drag shows, and her record on gender policy and the Riley Gaines Act faces scrutiny.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 28, 2026 - foxnews.com
US Canada Trade Fight Shows Few Signs of Easing
The US and Canada appear to be headed for a prolonged trade standoff, with no current negotiations and Canadian officials expecting serious talks may not resume until after the US midterm elections. Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason and Bloomberg News Executive Editor for Canada De...
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - bloomberg.com
What Vance Sees in Huey Long
The Kingfish is a worthy model for right-wing populists. The post What Vance Sees in Huey Long appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 29, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
ICE plans to buy robot ‘dogs’ for some immigration enforcement operations
NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ICE plans to spend up to $2 million on robot "dogs" for immigration enforcement operations.
NBC News Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Gov. Abbott blocks funding in Texas for Flock cameras as bipartisan fury brews
The automated license plate readers aren’t popular with the public. Politicians are catching on.
Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - npr.org
Crackdown on critical tech could open Americans to a new national security threat
Brittany Kaiser warns that data center moratoriums could force American companies to process sensitive data overseas, raising national security concerns.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
What happened under Trump this week
Here’s what happened under President Donald Trump and his administration this week that you may have missed.
Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Why is one WNBA team calling in national security experts?
The WNBA's popularity has risen in recent years, but so have threats and abuse directed at its players. One team is taking a novel approach to this, by partnering with national security specialists.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - npr.org
This Appalachian memoir author is running as a Democratic contrast to JD Vance
Beth Macy is challenging Rep. Ben Cline in a bright-red Virginia district, hoping her own story and the stories she told about the region will win back rural and working-class White voters.
Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Quebec governing party: Trump is ‘real adversary’
Quebec governing party leader Christine Fréchette labeled President Trump as a “real adversary” as she launched her election campaign Thursday, citing the escalating trade war between the U.S. and Canada. “My opponent is named Donald Trump,” said Fréchette, who leads the right-leaning Coalition Aven...
The Hill News
Aug 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Seneca Nation president calls on Trump to rescind order renaming Lake Ontario
Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca is calling on President Donald Trump to reverse his executive order changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. One day after Trump inked an executive order on Thursday changing the name of the lake under the official U.S. government, Seneca called the...
Washington Examiner
Aug 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow military to discharge transgender troops
The high court could decide to hear the case in the term that begins in October.
Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
9/11 Turbocharged America's Worst Foreign Policy Impulses—but Didn't Change Its Direction
The United States' shift toward aggressive interventionism was well underway before the 2001 attacks.
Reason.com
Aug 29, 2026 - reason.com
The Math on Trump's Haitian Deportation Flights Doesn't Add Up
The Trump administration created 330,000 new illegal immigrants by revoking TPS from Haitians. It plans to deport just 10,400 per year.
Reason.com
Aug 28, 2026 - reason.com
Progressives are learning the hard way how to survive Fox News
The surging Democratic left is taking its ideology onto America’s preeminent conservative network, and at times showing some growing pains.
Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - politico.com
Democratic candidate suspends campaign for Alaska governor
Tom Begich, a Democrat running for governor in Alaska, announced Friday evening he was dropping out of the race. The former state senator endorsed his Democratic opponent, former state Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. Both candidates advanced to the general election in Alaska’s open primary earlier th...
The Hill News
Aug 29, 2026 - thehill.com
'We have not slowed down': Minnesota not out of the woods on massive fraud scandal, expert warns
Despite Minnesota's fraud scandal costing taxpayers billions, a policy expert warns more than one new assisted-living license is approved daily.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
What the Twin Revolts Against Flock and Data Centers Tell Us About the Power and Risks of Populism
What the simultaneous revolts against Flock and data centers can tell us about the power and risks of populism
Reason.com
Aug 28, 2026 - reason.com
Judge temporarily blocks new Postal Service rules for mail voting
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Aug 28, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Duppler: Warsh’s Credit Message Mattered More Than Rates
Mattie Duppler, Senior Fellow for Fiscal Policy at the National Taxpayers Union, says Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s comments on interest rates were the “least interesting” part of his Jackson Hole speech and points instead to his focus on the availability of credit. Duppler says Warsh offered confidence t...
Bloomberg Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Fact-Checking Senate Races in Georgia, Alaska and Texas
Candidates’ attacks are focused on illegal immigration, faith and stock trading.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Halting Mail-In Voting Rules
The Postal Service appealed an emergency decision from Thursday that blocked it from changing its procedures for mail-in voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - nytimes.com
"This Case Begins with a Viral Video" (and Goes on to Involve "the Anti-Doxing League")
From today's decision by Judge Kyle Dudek (M.D. Fla.) in Noshirvan v. Couture (for a 2023 decision stemming from the… The post "This Case Begins with a Viral Video" (and Goes on to Involve "the Anti-Doxing League") appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Aug 28, 2026 - reason.com
Warsh's hawkish turn meets its skeptics
The new Federal Reserve chair’s first speech at the Jackson Hole conference featured surprising candor about his views of inflation. Whether he acts is another matter.
Semafor
Aug 28, 2026 - semafor.com
September Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in three days
The September 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in three days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. If the first day falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is sent on the last business day of the previous...
Washington Examiner
Aug 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
House Republican aims to put Democrats on the record over DSA with resolution condemning socialism
Jeff Crank's House resolution condemning socialism cites Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral win and the DSA's growing political momentum nationwide.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
In Georgia, Jon Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script for Senate Race
Senator Jon Ossoff, the youngest sitting senator and the only Democrat seeking re-election this year in a state President Trump won in 2024, hasn’t moderated his message in his critical race.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Farage's Reform Party Vows to Roll Back Mail-In Voting, Require English Language Ability
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has said that it will take steps to prevent non-English speakers from voting in British elections, restrict mail-in ballots, and rescind voting rights from Commonwealth citizens in a bid to reverse some of the impact of mass migration on UK democracy. The post Farage’s...
Breitbart News
Aug 29, 2026 - breitbart.com
Wyoming governor decries ‘aggressive’ behavior of federal election monitors
The Justice Department sent observers during the state’s primary election this month. A local official said the activities exceeded their authority.
Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Week in Politics: Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America'; Fed chair signals hikes
President Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America to provoke Canadian leaders. Meanwhile, the new Fed chair says inflation continues to be a problem.
NPR Topics: Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - npr.org
Crockett suggests she won’t campaign with Talarico, will focus ‘down ballot’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said she will focus on “campaigning down ballot” in Texas, suggesting that she won’t campaign with Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico after he defeated her in the party’s primary. “We’ve seen the turnout that you can produce. Talarico might very well need that ...
The Hill News
Aug 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Judge rejects Trump’s latest bid to challenge hush money conviction
The court rejected Trump’s third attempt to move the case to federal court, where the president believes he would benefit from broader protection from prosecution.
Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Dem House hopeful’s delayed disclosure reveals mystery payments from Soros-linked groups
Rebecca Cooke's financial disclosure reveals she was compensated by two organizations with direct ties to George Soros' Open Society Foundation.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump confirms Pentagon plans for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, disputes report on Ground Zero absence
President Donald Trump said he will be at the Pentagon. A White House official said Vice President JD Vance will travel to New York for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
Scoop: AOC shakes up team ahead of 2028 decision
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is shaking up her team with several departures and new aides, sources tell Axios.Why it matters: The personnel changes come months before the progressive leader will decide whether to launch a presidential campaign. She's also weighing a run for Senate Minority...
Axios
Aug 28, 2026 - axios.com
Prominent Texas Republican predicts GOP losses over data centers
One prominent Texas Republican predicts disaster at the polls if his party doesn't take a harder stand against data centers.
Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Jeffries, Ocasio-Cortez look to November at 2026 March on Washington: ‘The tide is coming’
Civil rights leaders and Democratic lawmakers, alongside hundreds of protesters, rallied on the National Mall on Friday to commemorate the 1963 March on Washington, with many speakers emphasizing the importance of November’s midterm elections. The 2026 “Defend the Vote” March on Washington, organize...
The Hill News
Aug 28, 2026 - thehill.com
Golden age or dark age? Trump and Vance are selling both
Republicans are caught between a golden age and a dark age as they head into the midterm elections. Does America have the “greatest economy in our history,” as President Donald Trump said in South Carolina last week — with manufacturing booming, growth “exploding,” and inflation “defeated”? Or are w...
Washington Examiner
Aug 29, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Five Years On From Biden’s Finest Hour
The 46th president paid an enormous political price—the beginning of the end of his presidency—to do the right thing by leaving Afghanistan. The post Five Years On From Biden’s Finest Hour appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Aug 29, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Judge issues new block on Trump’s sweeping restrictions on mail-in voting
The legal fight over the controversial measure is expected to continue.
Politics
Aug 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Jewish AG’s convention boycott exposes deepening Israel fault line among Michigan Democrats
Michigan Democrats hold their 2026 convention as Dana Nessel says she won't attend over antisemitism fears and pro-Palestinian activist clashes.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Aug 29, 2026 - foxnews.com
ICE plans to spend $2 million on dog-like robots for immigration enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to spend up to $2 million on robot “dogs” to assist its agents’ operations, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding document. A funding document posted to DHS’s Acquisition Planning Forecast System on Thursday said the agency...
The Hill News
Aug 29, 2026 - thehill.com
The Iran war is showing the costs of Trump’s strongman economics
The president’s attempts to directly control the U.S. economy aren’t having the effects he intended. The post The Iran war is showing the costs of Trump’s strongman economics appeared first on MS NOW....
MS NOW
Aug 29, 2026 - ms.now
How Zohran Mamdani ended up in a fight over Hindu nationalism
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and state Attorney General Letitia James at a press conference on August 12, 2026, in New York City. | Selcu Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images On Tuesday, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked about an upcoming appearance by Mohan Bhagwat, a leader of a Hindu nati...
Politics | Vox
Aug 29, 2026 - vox.com
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Fabricated identities, fictitious daycares, and made-up laws.
Reason.com
Aug 28, 2026 - reason.com
How I spent my summer: At the Reflecting Pool
Our reporter reflects on her months at the memorial, as it turned blue, then green, then peeling, amid the dead ducks and gawkers and National Guard.
Politics
Aug 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump announces creation of U.S. Space Academy
The school will serve the Space Force, the sixth and newest branch of the military President Donald Trump created during his first term, as well as NASA and the growing civilian spaceflight industry.