Political News For 2026-09-22

France’s ‘school of happy globalization’ refocuses on security

The shift at Sciences Po is indicative of a broader European pivot toward its own defense — and away from America.

Semafor

Sep 21, 2026 - semafor.com

‘Woke 1 was crazy,’ and ‘Woke 2’ will be even worse

Democratic politicians are trying to convince you that “Woke 1 was crazy,” as if that cultural movement is dead and buried. But you can already see the resurgence of woke as it becomes clear that Democrats will regain national political power in the 2026 midterm elections. The clearest sign that “Wo...

Washington Examiner

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Settler violence is now upending American politics on Israel

A Palestinian man inspects damage to his home after an attack by Jewish settlers in the village of Beit Imrin, north of Nablus in the West Bank. The settlers attacked Palestinian homes, destroying walls and infrastructure, cutting off electricity, and stealing homes' contents. | Nasser Ishtayeh/SOPA...

Politics | Vox

Sep 21, 2026 - vox.com

Trump, Mamdani set to meet again on mayor’s home turf after months of political whiplash

President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani meet at Gracie Mansion amid fierce clashes over immigration enforcement and the public charge rule.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

The only solution to our $40 trillion debt problem is a value-added tax

As the U.S. national debt reaches $40 trillion, Peter J. Tanous argues that the massive deficit can only be addressed through a significant revenue-generating measure like a Value-Added Tax rather than through insufficient spending cuts.

The Hill News

Sep 20, 2026 - thehill.com

Inside a low-key House Democratic leadership fight

In recent days, allies of both Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., and Ted Lieu, D-Calif., have laid claim to the fourth-ranking slot in a possible Democratic majority.

Semafor

Sep 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Fed’s Kashkari: Inflation still too high in ‘all aspects’ of economy

Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve’s Minneapolis branch, said Sunday that inflation is “still too high,” days after the central bank raised interest rates. “Even if we strip out energy, which is really volatile, and strip out food, they matter a lot, but in terms of where the econom...

The Hill News

Sep 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Inflation and tariffs shake Republican-leaning states in the Midwest

A Democratic challenger is running neck-and-neck with Republican incumbent Roger Marshall in the Kansas U.S. Senate race, reflecting broader national discontent with the Trump administration's economic policies and local controversies surrounding Marshall's medical debt collection practices.

The Hill News

Sep 21, 2026 - thehill.com

GOP fiscal hawk sounds alarm on 'out of control' federal spending, saying 'both parties have failed us'

Sen. Paul, who said "both parties have failed us," does not support President Trump's proposal to dole out $5,000 to American adults if the GOP wins both chambers in the midterms.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.21.26: Republicans flex their financial advantage in midterms

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.21.26: Republicans flex their financial advantage in midterms appeared first on MS NO...

MS NOW

Sep 21, 2026 - ms.now

SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast

Video shows CBP and the Coast Guard intercepting a 27-foot vessel near Key Largo carrying 13 Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Elon Musk is flying under the radar in the Texas Senate race. Republicans like it that way.

The last time Elon Musk sank money into an election, he played a starring role in the 2025 state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin.

NBC News Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Merz's CDU collapses in German regional elections 'disaster'

Germany’s governing CDU suffered its worst result in 80 years in regional elections Sunday.

Semafor

Sep 20, 2026 - semafor.com

Why the Senate won’t vote to repeal new Canada tariffs

The president’s use of a nearly century-old law to impose the levies takes away individual senators' ability to force a vote on the Senate floor.

Semafor

Sep 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Exclusive: How Sen. Schatz is talking about climate in an affordability crisis

Americans are "connecting the dots" between climate and affordability strain, Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Monday at an Axios House event on the sidelines of Climate Week and the UN General Assembly.Why it matters: But as pocketbook issues dominate a critical midterm race, Schatz says that does...

Axios

Sep 21, 2026 - axios.com

Poll: More Democrats Plan to Ditch Mail-In Ballots and Vote in Person in Midterms

While President Donald Trump wants to put an end to mail-in voting, more Democrats plan to vote in person this fall than in past elections, according to an NBC News poll released Sunday. The post Poll: More Democrats Plan to Ditch Mail-In Ballots and Vote in Person in Midterms appeared first on Brei...

Breitbart News

Sep 20, 2026 - breitbart.com

Trump, Republicans launch ad blitz for midterms as races favor Democrats

Groups tied to President Donald Trump have reserved more than $130 million in advertising in recent weeks.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Far-right AfD wins again as Germany's Merz slides

Germany's ruling center-right party, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union, was shut out of a state parliament for the first time Sunday as the far-right Alternative for Germany scored its second victory this month.Why it matters: The result marks the third state election AfD has wo...

Axios

Sep 21, 2026 - axios.com

Brandon Gill unloads on Democrats over illegal immigrant charged with raping teen: 'Collateral damage'

Brandon Gill slams Democrats for ignoring an illegal immigrant's alleged kidnapping and rape of a teen in Maryland while fixating on Austin ICE.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Florida Republican calls interim Venezuelan president ‘necessary evil’

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) on Sunday called Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez a “necessary evil” until the Latin American country can have free and fair elections. Salazar defended President Trump’s decision to meet with Rodríguez in New York City, while Trump is present for the ...

The Hill News

Sep 20, 2026 - thehill.com

Germany's Merz Fights for Survival After Record State Election Defeat

Germany’s far-right party, the AfD, won its second-straight state-level victory. Oliver Crook explains what that means Chancellor Merz. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Brazil Election: Lula and Bolsonaro Fight Over Milei’s Economy Before Vote

Two weeks before a tight presidential election, Brazil’s leading candidates have turned Javier Milei’s Argentina into a proxy for their own clashing economic visions.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump says planned 250-foot arch will be ‘military complex’ for drones, snipers

The president’s post about the 250-foot arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery comes as veterans groups, historic preservationists and others attempt to stop the project.

Politics

Sep 20, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Democrat Jared Golden endorses Republican Mike Lawler in competitive House race

Golden, who is not running for reelection, said Lawler “has been a true partner to me.”

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Sen. Gary Peters, headed for academia, says he’s confident El-Sayed will win seat

The Michigan Democrat, who is retiring after this term, has accepted an offer at the University of Southern California.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Merz Keeps Revolt at Bay as German Election Debacle Stuns Party

Chancellor Friedrich Merz staved off what was shaping up to be the biggest challenge to his leadership so far as the party sifts through the aftermath of an election debacle that saw it knocked out of a state parliament for the first time ever.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com

House GOP not done with ActBlue after bombshell internal memos raise foreign cash questions

House GOP investigators warn their ActBlue probe is far from over as new findings allege the platform green-lighted donations despite foreign red flags.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Many ex-aides to Harris betting against a 2028 run

Many of those who know Kamala Harris best think she ultimately won't run for the White House in 2028.Why it matters: What the former vice president decides to do is one of the biggest X factors in the next presidential contest: Early polls suggest Harris is the frontrunner to be the Democratic nomin...

Axios

Sep 20, 2026 - axios.com

Seattle to residents who have multiple partners: We’re not judging

The city joins a number of others that have passed laws preventing discrimination against people who live in nonmonogamous relationships.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

The U.S. sent an Iranian Christian to Panama. It had no plan for what came next.

One man’s 18 months in the limbo of Trump’s third-country deportations.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

You Want a Real Commie?

Remembering Vito Marcantonio, before the DSA panic sets in. The post You Want a Real Commie? appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 21, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Omar's new legislation targeting ICE sparks outrage when the internet sees what's in it: 'Un-American'

Ilhan Omar's Make ICE Pay Act would redirect nearly $140 billion in ICE and Border Patrol funding to communities impacted by immigration enforcement.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Spanberger sparks outrage after sneakily ending Youngkin-era women's sports protections

Abigail Spanberger's administration quietly ended Glenn Youngkin's rulemaking process to protect girls sports along sex-based lines in Virginia.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Lib Dems reject ‘discriminatory and unworkable’ EHRC guidance on transgender people

Motion passed at party conference calls for new approach to implementing ruling that legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex onlyThe Liberal Democrats have rejected official guidance by the equalities watchdog on how organisations should implement the supreme court ruling on transgend...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 21, 2026 - theguardian.com

Trump Takes Page From Leftist Playbook With $5,000 Dividend Proposal

The Trump administration is willing to use public money for campaigning and gamble the country’s fiscal future, just like the leftists in Argentina who ran against Milei.

Reason Magazine

Sep 21, 2026 - reason.com

Surging fuel prices heat up polls across US, Brazil and EU

Though benchmark oil prices have stabilized after a recent surge, a shortage of fuel tankers and limits on global refining capacity have driven diesel costs.

Semafor

Sep 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Many GOP candidates still echo Trump's 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on

While many Republican candidates, even in some critical tossup races, still back President Trump's baseless claims about election integrity, some GOP voters say they are ready to move on.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - npr.org

U.S. proposes AI incident alert system in talks with China

U.S. and Chinese officials plan to discuss “more transparency” on artificial intelligence at a summit in Washington this week.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Everyone’s talking about ‘electability.’ Our poll shows where voters stand.

An experiment from The POLITICO Poll shows what voters do and don’t care about in choosing their candidates.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - politico.com

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump after being barred from White House

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they were prevented from entering the White House grounds after President Trump announced plans to ban all three outlets.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - npr.org

Data centers drive a surge in climate tech funding

‘It’s a really weird moment because we’re having a bunch of tourists come in.’

Semafor

Sep 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump heads into a week of diplomacy, hampered by a lack of allies

At the United Nations on Tuesday and in meetings with China's Xi Jinping on Thursday, the president will largely stand alone.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Bessent says US, Chinese officials considering lowering tariffs on ‘noncritical’ items

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday officials from the U.S. and China are considering lowering tariffs on “noncritical” products, as President Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in Washington, D.C. During an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Bessent said the two s...

The Hill News

Sep 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Dems Bet on AI Apocalypse Politics for Midterms

It is similar to that of climate change hysteria, when we were told by Al Gore and Greta Thunberg that we faced an unspeakable fate unless we gave up fossil fuels.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 21, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

New ethics questions add to RFK Jr.’s many ongoing woes

As it turns out, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-science views are not his only problem. The post New ethics questions add to RFK Jr.’s many ongoing woes appeared firs...

MS NOW

Sep 21, 2026 - ms.now

JD Vance stumps for Michael Whatley as GOP groups weigh pulling ad money from North Carolina Senate race

Vice President JD Vance implored North Carolina voters to back Senate Republican candidate Michael Whatley in his competitive battle against former Gov. Roy Cooper, as some Republicans warn the historically toss-up state could be getting away from the GOP. The vice president praised Whatley as “the ...

Washington Examiner

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

House Democrat Crosses Party Lines to Endorse Rep. Mike Lawler in Midterms Race

Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican seeking re-election in a swing district in New York, was backed by Representative Jared Golden, Democrat of Maine.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - nytimes.com

President Trump navigates tough political waters with UNGA, Xi visit and AI

President Trump has a big week on the international stage, from the United Nations General Assembly to hosting the Chinese president at the White House.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 20, 2026 - npr.org

Why Merz is staying on as German chancellor after election 'disaster'

Berlin correspondent Jess Parker explains why German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay on despite exit polls in two local elections suggesting damaging defeats for his centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party.

BBC News

Sep 20, 2026 - bbc.co.uk

More from Jacob Mchangama on Frederick Douglass's Views on Free Speech

A short excerpt from Prof. Mchangama's Sept. 3 post (though the whole thing is much worth reading): Frederick Douglass was… The post More from Jacob Mchangama on Frederick Douglass's Views on Free Speech appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason Magazine

Sep 20, 2026 - reason.com

Vance Says ‘More Work to Do,’ Playing Defense in Senate Fight

Vice President JD Vance urged North Carolina voters to give Republicans more time to accomplish their agenda as the GOP is on the defensive in key states ahead of November’s midterm election.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump’s $5,000 check is definitely not in the mail — but your ballot could be 

Unfortunately, the effort to hinder mail-in voting is only part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to rig the midterm elections in favor of Republicans.

The Hill News

Sep 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Republicans’ one clear advantage this November: Money

Republicans’ fundraising advantage remains undiminished, especially among committees and super PACs.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Senate GOP sees battleground map widen amid voter anger over economy

Senators in both parties say the Senate midterm election battleground map has expanded significantly six weeks before Election Day, putting the GOP majority in greater jeopardy. Several solidly Republican-leaning states — including Kansas and Nebraska — are now seen as being in play, the senators sa...

The Hill News

Sep 21, 2026 - thehill.com

The summit won’t break the US-China stalemate

Beneath the diplomatic surface, the two sides are radically at odds over just about everything.

Semafor

Sep 21, 2026 - semafor.com

Keisha Lance Bottoms presses Kemp to pause diesel tax as rising prices show no sign of slowing

Georgia’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms called on Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) to revive his earlier suspension of the state’s fuel excise tax to bring down the cost of diesel fuel. Kemp had signed a 60-day suspension of the state’s fuel excise tax in March, then extended it to May...

Washington Examiner

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Why is Germany's leader in political turmoil?

Jessica Parker explains what happened in the German regional elections and it means for Merz.

BBC News

Sep 21, 2026 - bbc.co.uk

Congressional leaders warn White House against adding controls over NIH grants

Political officials are weighing the creation of a commission to review awards by the National Institutes of Health, The Post reported.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Dem lawmakers scoff at Trump's $5K 'fantasy land' promise: 'Ain't happening'

President Donald Trump's $5,000 dividend pledge faces bipartisan pushback, with Democrats calling it a "bribe" and Republicans questioning its feasibility.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

GOP lawmakers sound alarm on diesel fuel costs

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley joined the chorus of concerns over the weekend.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

AI Labs Just Want to Be Relieved of Existing Regulations

Nvidia founder Jensen Huang suggests that the recent focus on AI regulation from major research labs is primarily an effort to sidestep existing regulations.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 21, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Trump and Mamdani to meet in New York

The president of the United States and the mayor have met three times so far.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Andy Burnham faces a weakened Trump – but the president remains unpredictable

PM hopes to be firmer with US leader than his predecessor without provoking diplomatic warfare, as the Iran war weighs on the UK economyNo international relationship has more power to determine the success of Andy Burnham’s premiership. So you might imagine the stakes for the prime minister’s first ...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 20, 2026 - theguardian.com

Exclusive: Beshear says next president must go big on housing

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signaled in an interview with Axios that he would put America's housing affordability crisis at the center of his campaign if he ran for president in 2028.Why it matters: It's the latest sign that Beshear, who just kicked off a national book tour, is moving closer to a bid...

Axios

Sep 20, 2026 - axios.com

GOP Group Outspent Democrats Nearly 46-to-1 on Ads After Ruling

The National Republican Senatorial Committee outspent its Democratic counterpart on advertising by nearly 46-to-1 in August, Federal Election Commission records show, a blitz that reflects the financial advantage the GOP holds in this year’s midterm contests.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Russia’s Rigged, Under-Fire Elections

Plus: Houthi missiles hit the Saudi capital, the Pentagon is accused of undercounting troop deaths, and Marx probably wouldn’t love Labubus.

The Dispatch

Sep 21, 2026 - thedispatch.com

Socialists are helping GOP campaigns heading into November

A Fox News poll finds 55% of voters view the Democratic Socialists of America unfavorably, fueling the GOP's midterm strategy against Democrats.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Merz Pushes On Despite Latest German Election Humiliation

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 21, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Critics pounce as prominent Dem senator seems to make admission about party's far-left ‘fringe'

Cory Booker seemed to dismiss Abdul El-Sayed as a "fringe" figure on "Meet the Press," but their recent "warm" D.C. meeting tells a very different story.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

Daily on Energy: Pushback against the movement to ban diesel exports

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Monday, Daily on Energy readers! While Callie and Maydeen won’t be in New York for this year’s Climate Week, please don’t hesitate to shoot us a note if you’d like to connect over the phone or share any tips. 📝🌱 Welcome to Daily on Energy, written by ...

Washington Examiner

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

VAT the Only Solution to Our $40 Trillion Debt Problem

News that the U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion has produced the usual chest-thumping angst over what to do about it. Reduce spending. Cut Medicare and Social Security. Eliminate tax loopholes. Eliminate waste. Sorry, folks. Here's why the solution has to come from the revenue side, not co...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 21, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Putin’s party dominates Russian election, but votes on the fringes show all is not well with regime

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s party dominated the weekend elections for the State Duma, with results that did not surprise observers familiar with the country’s tightly controlled election system, but outcomes on the fringes show Moscow might be losing its grip. United Russia, the country’s gov...

Washington Examiner

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

The Soros political machine is putting millions to work before Election Day — and zeroing in on key races

Tens of millions from the Soros family flow to Democratic allies as campaign finance records reveal over $40 million in disbursements before Election Day.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 21, 2026 - foxnews.com

How To Fake Climate Science and Fool the World

Was the recent disaster in the Himalayas caused by climate change? A study published by an influential climate group said yes. But its methods turned out to be deeply flawed, writes Roger Pielke Jr.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 21, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

How Trump turned a refugee bureau into a $410 million deportation operation

Inside the secret deals powering the president’s push to deport migrants to countries not their own.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Tariffs, inflation, trade wars taking toll on American farmers

America's farmers face a tough harvest this year with trade wars, tariffs and inflation all taking a toll. The cost of diesel hit a new record, averaging $6.50 a gallon, nearly a dollar higher than last month. Lana Zak reports from North Liberty, Iowa.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 20, 2026 - cbsnews.com

White House pool suspends TV coverage of Trump after CNN ban

The extraordinary move came days after the president said he was banning the network, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. The post White House pool suspends TV coverage of Trump after CNN ban ap...

MS NOW

Sep 21, 2026 - ms.now