Political News For 2026-09-06
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 97 articles from 20 sites. We chose these from 1526 articles found on 39 sites.
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US adds 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations
The stronger-than-expected numbers have fed funds futures traders betting on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month.
Semafor
Sep 4, 2026 - semafor.com
Missouri asks Supreme Court to restore GOP-friendly congressional map
Missouri launched an effort at the Supreme Court late Friday to restore its Republican-friendly congressional map, warning that a lower ruling invalidating it has unleashed “unprecedented chaos” on the midterms. “A federal-election-administration disaster is unfolding in Missouri,” Missouri Attorne...
The Hill News
Sep 5, 2026 - thehill.com
Postal Service Internal Watchdog Opens Inquiry After Whistle-Blower’s Complaint
The Trump administration’s effort to screen mail-in ballots for the midterms is facing numerous challenges.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
NC elections officials alter mail ballot rules just before they’re mailed out
The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved new guidelines Friday regarding mail-in ballots, hours before those same ballots were sent to voters. The new guidelines pertain to the standards the board will use to decide whether to count a mail-in ballot — including requiring officials to dis...
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
Watch: Trump to sign beef-related executive order after easing tariffs
President Trump signed an executive order Friday afternoon related to the beef industry, according to the White House. Trump announced last month that the U.S. would pause higher tariffs on ground beef imports for 90 days, allowing up to 300,000 metric tons to enter the country without the higher “o...
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
The 50 percent problem with Trump’s Canada tariffs
“Up to 50 percent” does not mean 50 percent whenever the president feels like it.
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
What happened this week under the Trump administration
The president is winning the battle to build his ballroom and has his face on a $1 gold coin.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
A new poll finds nearly all Americans say government corruption is ‘widespread.’ Blame Trump.
The past two years have been full of self-dealing and exploitation of the Oval Office for the president’s personal gain. The post A new poll finds nearly all Americans say government corruption is ‘wi...
MS NOW
Sep 5, 2026 - ms.now
Judge Blocks Mail Ballot Change as Supreme Court Weighs Case
A federal judge has blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new limits on mail-in voting through the Nov. 3 midterm elections, extending a short-term pause as North Carolina began sending ballots on Friday and the US Justice Department was urging the Supreme Court to intervene.
Bloomberg Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Spotify’s Lorentzon Says He’d Leave Sweden If Wealth Tax Imposed
Spotify Technology SA co-founder Martin Lorentzon said he would leave Sweden immediately if the country introduces new wealth taxes, escalating concerns that proposals being debated ahead of this month’s election could drive entrepreneurs and capital abroad.
Bloomberg Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Well-connected Dem operative learns fate after FBI busts him in child sex abuse sting
A former Virginia Democratic Party finance chair and 2024 DNC delegate was handed a decade behind bars for child sexual abuse material and other child sex abuse allegations.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Sep 5, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump threatens trade war if rates aren’t cut after strong jobs report
President Trump called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates Friday after the August jobs report came in stronger than expected, threatening to cut off trade with several countries if the central bank doesn’t budge. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that U.S. employers added 16...
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
Texas Labeling Islamic Group a Terrorist Organization Infringes on Campus Free Speech
By labeling this group a terrorist organization, the state is chilling more than Muslims' freedom of expression.
Reason Magazine
Sep 4, 2026 - reason.com
Nearly a third of AI chatbot replies to voting questions inaccurate, outdated: Study
Artificial intelligence chatbots are becoming a source for voters to ask questions about upcoming elections, but a new study determined nearly a third of AI-generated replies could be inaccurate or outdated. In a report released Thursday, researchers with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) ...
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
The two-year trail of financial controversy dogging Reform and Farage
Six claims the party has faced – from an undisclosed £5m gift to an alleged plot to bypass election lawsAs Reform UK’s annual conference unfolded in Birmingham, the party was once again facing heightened scrutiny over its finances.Two senior officials have been suspended after they were filmed in an...
Politics | The Guardian
Sep 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump appears to be following one of Nixon’s biggest policy mistakes
The president wants lower prices. He doesn’t realize how little power he has over them. The post Trump appears to be following one of Nixon’s biggest policy mistakes appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Sep 5, 2026 - ms.now
The pressure on Burnham to appease the right is huge. But now is the time to step out of Reform’s shadow | Andy Beckett
A scandal-besieged Reform still has a loyal base that won’t budge. That should free up the PM to deliver some home truthsDespite the bright start to Andy Burnham’s premiership, and Reform UK’s sudden disarray, a shadow still hangs over British centre-left politics. Labour has a small poll lead, a ca...
Politics | The Guardian
Sep 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Missouri Asks US Supreme Court to Restore GOP-Backed Voting Map
Missouri and its Republican leaders asked the US Supreme Court to reinstate a congressional map engineered by GOP lawmakers in the state to favor the party in November’s midterm elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then.
NPR Topics: Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - npr.org
Melania Trump will not attend the Republican midterm convention
Scheduled for the middle of next week in Dallas, the event designed to project party unity will be missing a well-known figure.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
El-Sayed split Michigan Democrats. Whether they unify could decide Senate control
After a bruising Senate primary, Michigan Democrats are trying to unify to hold onto a must-win seat. But healing those fissures is proving not so simple.
NPR Topics: Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - npr.org
Tom Stoppard: Conservative, Liberal, Englishman
Britain’s late leading playwright existed in the realm of literature, beyond pat political agendas. The post Tom Stoppard: Conservative, Liberal, Englishman appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Sep 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Netanyahu is trying to rally Israel around the flag — and save himself
Some experts say the prime minister’s re-election strategy is to harness the rally-around-the-flag effect. The post Netanyahu is trying to rally Israel around the flag — and save himself appeared firs...
MS NOW
Sep 5, 2026 - ms.now
Trump says he will spend some, not all, super PAC money on midterms
Republicans have fretted over his war chest sitting on the sidelines. The president says he plans to hold onto some of the money for 2028.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Live updates: August’s strong jobs numbers put rate cut in doubt; Trump signs beef deal
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs last month, a stronger-than-expected showing. And now President Trump wants to see interest rates dropped, threatening to cut off trade with several countries if the Federal Reserve doesn’t budge at its September meeting. “Without the United States agreeing to all...
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
Ex-Fetterman staffers promise more damaging details after blistering report: ‘Tip of the iceberg’
Former staff members for John Fetterman launched an X account promising damaging revelations well beyond The Wall Street Journal report.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Sep 5, 2026 - foxnews.com
Scoop: Trump administration drafting post-war Middle East plan
The Trump administration is working on a post-war strategy focused on a regional effort to contain Iran and expand normalization of relations between Israel and its neighbors, according to two U.S. officials and two other sources with knowledge of the issue.Why it matters: While the plan is still in...
Axios
Sep 4, 2026 - axios.com
Week in Politics: Trump's face on the coin; reshaping the capital; the midterms
President Trump is the first living president to have his face on a coin. He's also reshaping Washington in his image, and working to influence midterm elections.
NPR Topics: Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - npr.org
Bourbon Street Attack Was Foreign Policy Blowback
The U.S.-backed Israeli slaughter in Gaza motivated a New Year’s mass killing in New Orleans. The post Bourbon Street Attack Was Foreign Policy Blowback appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Sep 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026
This is part of a recurring Washington Examiner series ranking the Senate seats most likely to flip in the 2026 midterm elections. The rankings will be updated as the political landscape shifts, with new editions planned for Oct. 1 and one week before Election Day. Democrats are leaving no stone unt...
Washington Examiner
Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Veterans make emergency request to block construction of Trump’s arch
The administration is seeking to render the project a “fait accompli” by moving quickly, the veterans’ lawyers argued Friday.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
4 things investigators learned about the dysfunction at Trump's Labor Department
A report from Labor Department investigators found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated her own department's policy prohibiting harassment. She resigned in April.
NPR Topics: Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - npr.org
Why Is This Highly Respected Commentator Smiling?
A new book surveys the right’s dramatic transformation since 2015. The post Why Is This Highly Respected Commentator Smiling? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Sep 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Republican House candidates tone down Trump on their campaign websites
Several congressional hopefuls have removed or downplayed mentions of the president and his priorities as Trump’s popularity wanes.
Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Judge extends block on Postal Service's new Trump-backed mail-in ballot requirements
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Sep 4, 2026 - cbsnews.com
‘Sinn Féin traitors!’: how far-right rhetoric derailed party’s path to power in Ireland
Party insider reveals how election campaign was blindsided by rise of anti-immigrant feeling in new bookFor Siobhán Fenton, the dream of Sinn Féin winning power and leading a progressive leftwing government evaporated the day she was canvassing in Dublin and felt a cold, sharp sting on her neck.She ...
Politics | The Guardian
Sep 5, 2026 - theguardian.com
Eleventh Circuit Holds Qui Tam Relators Are Not "Officers of the United States." What Happens Next?
[This post is co-authored with Professor Seth Barrett Tillman.] Over the past decade, many legal challenges have turned on whether… The post Eleventh Circuit Holds Qui Tam Relators Are Not "Officers of the United States." What Happens Next? appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Reason Magazine
Sep 4, 2026 - reason.com
Paul Ryan: Current state of politics ‘fundamentally unserious’
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) blasted the current state of American politics, arguing that both parties have focused on embracing populism rather than serious efforts to rein in the national debt. “Our politics are just fundamentally unserious right now, and they used to be better,” Ryan ...
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
Judge extends block on Trump executive order seeking to limit mail voting in midterms
A federal judge is extending a legal block on President Donald Trump’s plan to regulate mail ballots during the midterm elections
ABC News: Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - abcnews.com
UK government condemns masked anti-immigrant protesters who blocked Dover port
LONDON (AP) — Dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port on Saturday, clogging traffic and disrupting travelers and cargo vehicles heading for France. The U.K. government condemned the action, saying it went beyond peaceful protest. The Port of...
Washington Examiner
Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
How to survive a national debt scare
An electronic billboard on a bus stop in Washington, DC, displays the current US national debt on August 30, 2026. | Jemal Countess/Getty Images for the Peter G. Peterson Foundation The national debt hasn’t been a major issue in the 2026 midterms. But perhaps it should be. As of last month, the Un...
Politics | Vox
Sep 5, 2026 - vox.com
America's jobs scare recedes
The labor market looks considerably healthier than it did at the start of the summer.Why it matters: Friday morning's jobs report recast the last two months as a period of modest job growth rather than of outright deterioration, capped by a gain last month that was more than triple what economists e...
Axios
Sep 4, 2026 - axios.com
What to Know About Trump’s Efforts to Block Mail-in Ballots
We sort through the proposed changes and court challenges, less than two months from Election Day.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
Republicans sour on the economy
Republicans' confidence in the economy has plummeted over the last six months at a pace unseen since Covid — reminiscent of the declines during the global financial crisis nearly two decades ago.Why it matters: Usually, the president's party is upbeat about the economy, while the party out of power ...
Axios
Sep 5, 2026 - axios.com
Scoop: Rep. Analilia Mejia launches super PAC to fund more progressive upsets
After winning an upset primary victory over a field of better-funded, establishment-backed rivals, Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) is launching a super PAC to help other progressive underdogs do the same, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Mejia is adding to a growing constellation of new progressive su...
Axios
Sep 4, 2026 - axios.com
ICE agent charged with lying about Minneapolis shooting released on bail
A lawyer for Christian Castro, 52, said he intends to fight the charges and that the agent never had any intention of fleeing to avoid prosecution.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Judge Once Again Blocks Trump Administration’s Plans to Restrict Mail-In Ballots
The ruling arrived before the Supreme Court could decide whether to intervene but appeared certain to set off yet another round of appeals.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - nytimes.com
In boost to GOP, Supreme Court says parties should get lower TV ad rates
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that political parties should get discounted TV ad rates when they coordinate spending with candidates.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Supreme Court backs Republicans in election ad rate dispute
Republicans asked the high court to allow party committees to receive the same ad discounts that candidates themselves benefit from.
NBC News Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - nbcnews.com
LIV Golf is dead: How it saved the sport from hypocrisy, boredom, and the PGA
LIV Golf is collapsing in a sea of red ink, lawsuits, and unpaid bills. No one’s mourning its passing — certainly not the PGA Tour, the shockingly woke sports media, or most golf fans. But LIV Golf transformed the sport and everyone who loves the game, from players to fans, owes it gratitude, not sc...
Washington Examiner
Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
How are AI chatbots answering voting questions?
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Nearly a third of AI chatbot replies to voting questions inaccurate, outdated: study Artificial intelligence chatbots are becoming a source for voters to ask questions about upcoming elections, but a new study determined nearly a third of AI-generated...
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
Arizona voter-law fight reaches SCOTUS as election groups warn ‘absurd’ consequence could ensue
Election experts warn the Supreme Court that the Ninth Circuit's ruling could make it impossible to ever remove noncitizens from state voter rolls.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Sep 5, 2026 - foxnews.com
Squatter nightmare turns DC apartment building into 'drug haven' as legal battle drags on: 'There's no help'
A D.C. property owner says squatters turned her basement apartment into a drug haven, and police treated it as a landlord-tenant dispute only.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Sep 5, 2026 - foxnews.com
After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump
Republican congressman David Valadao has defied the odds before, winning elections in California districts with big Democratic registration advantages
ABC News: Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - abcnews.com
NJ mayor demands sanctuary policy rollback after baby killed in crash allegedly involving illegal immigrant
Jackson Township's mayor says New Jersey's Immigrant Trust Directive must be rolled back after an unlicensed illegal immigrant allegedly killed a baby.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Sep 5, 2026 - foxnews.com
Republicans face a dilemma over Trump’s role in the midterms
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, both parties face significant challenges regarding presidential popularity and internal ideological divisions.
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
Supreme Court sides with GOP in fight over TV ad rates; Jackson dissents
The Supreme Court on Friday lifted a ruling that prevented party committees from accessing cheaper advertising rates in the lead-up to November’s elections, siding with Republicans, for now, in an emergency case that drew staunch Democratic opposition. Federal law mandates that broadcast stations of...
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
‘Feminism is a death cult’: How culture wars infiltrated the Lindsay Clancy case
From MAGA to MAHA, commentators sought to explain the complex tragedy with simple ideologies. The post ‘Feminism is a death cult’: How culture wars infiltrated the Lindsay Clancy case appeared first o...
MS NOW
Sep 5, 2026 - ms.now
Live updates: Hegseth eyes Driscoll replacement, Missouri asks to restore GOP-friendly congressional map
Missouri officials asked the Supreme Court on Friday to reinstate the Republican-friendly congressional map which adds one seat for the GOP. “A federal-election-administration disaster is unfolding in Missouri,” Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s (R) office wrote in its emergency applicat...
The Hill News
Sep 5, 2026 - thehill.com
Ossoff Ad Takes Collins’ Quote Out of Context
In the Georgia Senate race, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has been running TV ads that take a sound bite from his opponent about Social Security out of context. The post Ossoff Ad Takes Collins’ Quote Out of Context appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactCheck.org
Sep 4, 2026 - factcheck.org
WATCH: Illegal alien busted in battleground state after allegedly committing voter fraud
Exclusive footage obtained by Fox News shows HSI agents executing arrests as the Trump administration ramps up a nationwide crackdown on non-citizen voting ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Sep 4, 2026 - foxnews.com
ChatGPT bans campaigns from using AI to make ads. They’re doing it anyway.
A Washington Post review found 39 campaigns that disclosed payments to AI companies, but consultants say many more do it and don’t disclose it.
Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
The mystery behind an audio clip that helped upend a Senate race
Artificial-intelligence tools increasingly allow political actors to fool voters — and help candidates cast doubt on reality.
Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
DOJ ordered to freeze antitrust work with Canada as trade tensions intensify
The Justice Department's antitrust division was directed to pause all cooperation with Canada amid the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war, according to a report.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Sep 4, 2026 - foxnews.com
DOJ antitrust division told to ‘pause’ work with Canadian government amid trade dispute: Report
The Justice Department’s antitrust division was briefly instructed to pause cooperation with Canadian authorities this week, as trade tensions continue to escalate between the two countries. Lynda Marshall, chief of the Antitrust Division’s international section, directed officials in a Wednesday em...
Washington Examiner
Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Ad Attacking N.C. Republican Senate Candidate Uses His Own (Dated) Words Against Him
In his campaign's latest TV ad, Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper of North Carolina highlights the issue of affordability using direct quotes from his Republican opponent. They are, in fact, direct quotes from Michael Whatley -- but they are a bit dated, and some of the comments were more defen...
FactCheck.org
Sep 4, 2026 - factcheck.org
Maria Bartiromo’s attorney denies reports she was fired from Fox News
The longtime host’s high-profile attorney claims Bartiromo is “still employed” by the network and suggests legal action.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Greek Premier Unveils €2.2 Billion in Economic Support for 2027
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a package of economic measures worth €2.2 billion ($2.56 billion) in a bid to alleviate a cost of living crisis as the country gears up for national election next year.
Bloomberg Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump administration to dig at triumphal arch site despite no final federal approvals
The Trump administration says it will break ground on a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., without final federal approval and despite an ongoing lawsuit.
NPR Topics: Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - npr.org
Missouri candidate charged with conspiring to plant drugs on opponent
Thomas Christopher Ross is running for Missouri’s House District 161 after narrowly winning the Republican primary against Louise Secker.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump Oil Deal Blindsides US Energy Companies
US oil executives say they were blindsided by the Trump administration’s Venezuela deal, which gives North American Blue Energy Partners access to fields that other companies had been pursuing. Bloomberg News White House Reporter Jennifer Dlouhy and Wall Street Journal National Security Reporter Ver...
Bloomberg Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com
US economy adds 162,000 jobs in August
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story August jobs report beats expectations The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, soaring past expectations and raising the prospect that the Federal Reserve could hike interest rat...
The Hill News
Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com
Gallup Polls Show Democrats Outnumber Republicans Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
Data from Gallup shows that Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents have their largest advantage over Republicans since 2008.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - nytimes.com
Judge orders DOJ to disclose who conceived of now-defunct payout fund
The Trump administration dropped plans for a fund to compensate people who say they were unfairly prosecuted, but several lawsuits are ongoing.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
'Hidden tribunals': Immigration court due process in tumult with new locations
The new effort appears to be another tactic in a broader Trump administration strategy to short-circuit immigrants' already limited due process options in order to speed deportations.
NPR Topics: Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - npr.org
"We're stuck:" GOP accepts Trump's all-about-me midterms
President Trump is hitting the campaign trail and doing the last thing many Republicans want: making the 59 days to the Nov. 3 midterms a referendum on him.At the same time, they know it's inevitable.Why it matters: Most Republicans are too scared to bluntly tell Trump how unpopular he is. And Trump...
Axios
Sep 5, 2026 - axios.com
Trump moves to allow ranchers and hunters to kill gray wolves
The president ordered his administration to lift Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves, again wading into a fraught debate between ranchers and conservationists.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
US destroys three Iranian tankers after failed Iranian attack on naval ships
The United States struck three Iranian crude oil tankers on Saturday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships operating in regional waters, according to U.S. Central Command. CENTCOM said a U.S. aircraft carrier and guided-missile destr...
Washington Examiner
Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Diesel hits record $5.85 a gallon as Iran war drags on
Surging fuel cost puts additional cost pressure on manufacturing and retail.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Texas Senate hopeful Talarico ramps up Black outreach efforts
The Texas Democrat acknowledges criticism that Democrats haven’t been doing enough to court Black voters.
Politics
Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Staggering debt is common among global economic powers: Why Washington’s $40 trillion debt is different
The United States’s national debt surpassed $40 trillion last month, marking a grim milestone for the richest country in the world. But a stream of other major economies have a similar debt-to-GDP ratio, provoking the question: Does Washington’s debt crisis really matter? The total government gross...
Washington Examiner
Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Gen Z’s politics aren’t what people think
An attendee during a debate watch party with the Miami-Dade Young Democrats in Miami, Florida, on September 10, 2024. | Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images After 12 years of dominating American politics — either as president, as a candidate, or from the sidelines — Donald Trump will fin...
Politics | Vox
Sep 5, 2026 - vox.com
Guyana latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S.
Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Sep 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Vannacci, Italy’s Rising Right-Wing Star, Has Yet to Meet Meloni
Italy’s Roberto Vannacci, the insurgent ultranationalist, has yet to meet Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni or have contact with her circle, as his rise begins to reshape her right-wing alliance before next year’s election.
Bloomberg Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com
What’s open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks, and the stock market
WASHINGTON (AP) — The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers. The first U.S. Labor Day celebration took place in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882. Some 10,000 workers marched in a parade organized by the...
Washington Examiner
Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Missouri AG files petition asking Supreme Court to revive Trump-backed redistricting map
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed an emergency U.S. Supreme Court appeal to restore the Trump-backed congressional redistricting map.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Sep 5, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump Is Expanding Executive Power. Democrats Are Already Eyeing the New Tools.
Some Democrats are licking their chops over other economic powers that Trump has claimed for the presidency.
Reason Magazine
Sep 4, 2026 - reason.com
Homeland Security Dept. Asks for Inquiries Into Voting Machines
Critics of ballot-marking devices have claimed that hackers could manipulate digital codes on ballots. Election experts say the systems are safe to use.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - nytimes.com
A costly summer sendoff approaches
Persistent pump pain and pricey burgers mean this summer's last hurrah comes with a cost crunch.The big picture: Gasoline prices are almost certain to remain north of $4 per gallon over Labor Day weekend — a heavy travel stretch and the time when midterm election season intensifies.Driving the news:...
Axios
Sep 4, 2026 - axios.com
Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say
The post Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Sep 4, 2026 - propublica.org
Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms
Democrats and Republicans have found common ground in this campaign season. Both parties have poured millions into ads attacking data centers as the public continues to protest the AI facilities.
NPR Topics: Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - npr.org
Trump’s Embrace of AI Data Centers Adds to GOP’s Midterm Peril
President Donald Trump’s fervent support for artificial intelligence data centers has put him at odds with voters who increasingly oppose them and comes despite direct warnings that his stance threatens to deepen Republicans’ peril in the November midterm elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Sep 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum
As political races heat up heading into the midterms, candidates from both parties are increasingly joining the fray to voice concerns over Flock surveillance cameras.