Political News For 2026-09-23

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

As the midterms near, Trump’s support among Republican voters slips sharply

GOP voters aren’t just unenthusiastic about their party, they’re increasingly unimpressed by their president. The post As the midterms near, Trump’s support among Republican voters slips sharply appea...

MS NOW

Sep 22, 2026 - ms.now

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Commentary Magazine

Sep 22, 2026 - commentary.org

Trump tells U.N. he could ‘annihilate’ Iran but expects a deal after the midterm elections

In a speech to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump defended the Iran conflict and said he was considering whether to “annihilate” the country and drive it “into hell.”

NBC News Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - nbcnews.com

AOC's World

Plus: Detroit and the midterms, Amazon bans certain AI agents, and more...

Reason Magazine

Sep 22, 2026 - reason.com

Senate Democrats press Trump administration on consumer refunds after tariff ruling

A group of Senate Democrats, joined by independent Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.), are pressing U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer over tariffs refunds following a Supreme Court decision earlier this year that ruled certain Trump administration tariffs were illegal. The letter, signed by Sens. Eliz...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Watch live: Vance, Oz to announce crackdown on alleged Obamacare fraud

Vice President Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), are expected to announce a new crackdown Tuesday on alleged fraud in Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges. The administration plans to cancel subsidy payments tied to 760,000 accounts it says a...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Republicans were bullish about the Senate. Now they’re playing defense in red states.

President Donald Trump’s economic agenda is becoming a particular problem in the Midwest.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - politico.com

The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way

The post The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way appeared first on ProPublica.

ProPublica

Sep 22, 2026 - propublica.org

Trump, Xi Seek Trade Stability, Deals--AI, Tariffs, Iran Loom

Trump, facing low approval on the economy ahead of the midterm election, has an added incentive to emerge from the summit with China's Xi touting trade wins.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 22, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Trump-backed Senate candidate says 'Groceries cost too much,' calls for Iran war to 'end quickly'

Trump-backed Michigan Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers declared in a video that "Groceries cost too much" and the Iran war "needs to end, and end quickly."

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Veterans Package Stalls After House’s Swift Departure

A veterans benefits bill that Republicans had hoped to pass ahead of the midterm elections is falling apart amid a battle over its cost.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - nytimes.com

Can Kamala Harris repair Michigan’s 2024 fractures?

With six weeks to go, Abdul El-Sayed hopes the former vice president can help him win over Black voters and ease tensions her 2024 loss laid bare. The post Can Kamala Harris repair Michigan’s 2024 fra...

MS NOW

Sep 22, 2026 - ms.now

Beyer calls on FAA to suspend AI system for DC-area airports: ‘Guinea pigs’

A top Democrat is calling on the Trump administration to halt the implementation of a new artificial intelligence system designed to streamline air travel. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) warned that the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new AI tool, which aims to eliminate flight delays and cancellati...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

County GOP chair resigns over social media posts

The chairman of the Marquette County, Mich., Republican Party has resigned from his position amid growing scrutiny over social media posts where he reportedly expressed low Republican enthusiasm for the upcoming midterm elections.  Jackson Karki, 19, resigned from his position after he was linked to...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Federal appeals court orders Missouri to use congressional map rejected twice by Supreme Court

A Missouri appeals court ordered use of a GOP-drawn congressional map that splits Kansas City's district, but opponents say ballots are printed.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.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

SEE IT: Top Dem operative draws line at ‘deplorable’ Hasan Piker after touting party’s ‘big tent’

DNC Chairman Ken Martin calls Hasan Piker's comments "disgusting and deplorable" while distancing Democrats from the controversial streamer.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

White House media bans have been tried before. They rarely hold up in court.

Trump’s ban on reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico could run afoul of the Constitution.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Dems Picked Very Weak Candidates in MI, TX, ME and MN

With 43 days until the midterm election, the press could be hedging its bets about Democratic victory and Republican destruction.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 22, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Trump Defends Venezuela Actions, Touts Oil Deal in UN Speech

Representative Carlos Gimenez, a Florida Republican, said democratic elections in Venezuela will finish the job of bringing freedom to its people and give companies confidence to invest. Gimenez said that while he has been strongly against communism as a Cuban-American, diplomacy with China is neces...

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - bloomberg.com

NAZA Is a Jump-the-Shark Moment for Israel’s Critics

Reducing civilian casualties is apparently the IDF's latest 'crime.'View Post

Commentary Magazine

Sep 22, 2026 - commentary.org

Trump floats ‘big decision’ at UN on whether he’ll ‘annihilate’ Iran or make deal

President Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that he has a major decision coming on the U.S. war in Iran and predicted a deal could be reached between the two countries after November’s midterm elections.  “I have a big decision to make,” Trump told the international body, inc...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Markets risk underpricing the scale of rate hikes, analysts say

Increased hawkishness amongst central bankers suggests rate hikes will come faster and more frequently, Deutsche Bank analysts wrote.

Semafor

Sep 21, 2026 - semafor.com

California senators call for probe into Trump administration election operation

Sens. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday called on California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) to launch a probe into a whistleblower’s allegations that the Trump administration attempted to search through the state’s voting records. The senators wrote in a letter to Bonta th...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Democrats question Harris’s 2028 prospects as she returns to the campaign trail: ‘Why not bring back John Kerry?’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has not decided whether to run for president again in 2028, but Democrats are already debating whether she should after her bruising loss to President Donald Trump in 2024. Harris has not closed the door to another White House bid. In fact, she is returning to the...

Washington Examiner

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Airports resume operations after massive disruptions in Northeast

Flights resumed at several major East Coast airports following a telecommunications disruption that resulted in disruptions for thousands of flights Monday.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted arrivals at major airports in New York, Boston and Philadelphia after the agency’s primary co...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Reporter's Notebook: Congress struggles to find a message that resonates with voters ahead of midterms

Marshall McLuhan's "the medium is the message" frames a midterms fight where both parties struggle to sell voters on affordability and AI policy.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump flexes American power at UN with warnings to rivals around the globe

Trump told the United Nations the U.S. will rename artificial intelligence to "superintelligence" and reject any globalist scheme to control the tech.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Mamdani hosts Trump at Gracie Mansion as they continue unlikely rapport

The two leaders have traded insults but forged an unusually cordial personal relationship, with regular calls and texts.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

‘Shame on you,’ Netanyahu says of Mamdani ahead of trip to NYC

The Israeli leader’s appearance at the U.N. General Assembly this week will be his first time in New York since the mayor called for his arrest.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Merz on the Ropes in Germany

Recent state elections have been disastrous for Friedrich Merz, who now holds the title of least popular federal chancellor in German history. His Christian Democrat Union (CDU) has suffered catastrophic defeats, while the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to gain strength. Merz and...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 22, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Dem reactions within moments of Austin ICE shooting spark viral outrage locally, online: 'Disqualifying'

Austin Texas Democrats face backlash for attacking ICE before any investigation into the shooting of a suspected illegal immigrant was completed.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

With 6 weeks to go, Republicans are losing on the fundamentals

From presidential approval to high gas prices, most measures are bad for the GOP. The post With 6 weeks to go, Republicans are losing on the fundamentals appeared first on MS NOW.

MS NOW

Sep 22, 2026 - ms.now

Outgoing House Democrat backs incumbent Republican lawmaker for re-election

Outgoing Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine backed incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York for re-election ahead of the midterm election.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Another U.S. service member dies amid Iran war, Pentagon tally shows

The Defense Department’s disclosed total stands at 19 fatalities, though U.S. officials say the actual number is higher.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor

Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

BBC News

Sep 22, 2026 - bbc.co.uk

FBI’s anti-corruption team eyed Susan Collins’ operation. Then Trump’s purge began.

With time running out ahead of Election Day, the Maine Republican’s Democratic rival said of the allegations, “This is corruption of the highest order.” The post FBI’s anti-corruption team eyed Susan ...

MS NOW

Sep 22, 2026 - ms.now

Exclusive: Trump adviser ties high gas prices to refining

The affordability of gasoline remains "the top issue that the president looks at," Trump energy adviser Jarrod Agen said at an Axios House event Tuesday.Why it matters: The Trump administration is championing energy savings from its deregulatory push as overseas conflicts, including the Iran war, ra...

Axios

Sep 22, 2026 - axios.com

A U.S. House race in Arizona could hinge on voters' opinion of the Big Beautiful Bill

The reelection campaign by a Republican congressman in Arizona could hinge on voter perceptions of last year's massive GOP-backed spending bill.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - npr.org

Republicans start making moves to challenge JD Vance for 2028 nomination

A fractious GOP presidential contest could force the vice president to reckon with President Donald Trump’s unpopular policies.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Does CNN Deserve To Be Banned From the White House?

Plus: why parents are abandoning public schools, whether AI requires government intervention, and what happened to fusionism in the conservative movement.

Reason Magazine

Sep 21, 2026 - reason.com

‘I Was Sold a Bill of Goods’: Americans and the Distrust Election

Americans have a pervasive sense they are being lied to. That has created an unpredictability in politics unseen since Donald Trump said he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue without losing voters.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - nytimes.com

Trump warns he'll be 'last Republican president' if Senate GOP doesn't make major change

Donald Trump warns he could be the last Republican president if the Senate filibuster survives, citing D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood threats.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Ariz. activists build map to show federal agents at polls

Arizona immigration advocates are building an interactive map to alert people if federal agents are spotted near polling places this fall. Why it matters: It's illegal for federal law enforcement officers to interfere with the right to vote, but for months Republicans in D.C. and in Arizona's state ...

Axios

Sep 21, 2026 - axios.com

Anxiety grows over emerging election issue, but GOP says Washington isn't the answer

Sen. Jon Husted and Mike Rogers say data center decisions should stay local, not federal, as 70% of Americans oppose new AI facilities nearby.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.22.26: Poll shows Turek leading Hinson in Iowa

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.22.26: Poll shows Turek leading Hinson in Iowa appeared first on MS NOW.

MS NOW

Sep 22, 2026 - ms.now

Jeffries lashes out after House Dem bolsters Republican candidate on leader's home turf

Hakeem Jeffries called Mike Lawler a "partisan hack" after Jared Golden crossed party lines to endorse the Hudson Valley Republican for re-election.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Will Germany’s Chancellor Go Down?

AfD’s seemingly unstoppable rise has Friedrich Merz on the ropes. The post Will Germany’s Chancellor Go Down? appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 22, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Xi-Trump Summit Agenda: AI, Tariffs, Critical Minerals, Iran War, Taiwan

When Chinese President Xi Jinping touches down in Washington on Sept. 23, it will mark three years since he last visited the US. His much-anticipated one-day summit with President Donald Trump the following day will offer the leaders of the world’s two largest economies a chance to improve personal ...

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - bloomberg.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

WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in Shield of the Americas Event

President Donald Trump will host leaders from the Western Hemisphere for a Shield of the Americas event in New York City on Tuesday afternoon. Trump established the group in 2026 to fight off cartel violence and drug trafficking in South and North America, first convening the group for a summit in D...

Washington Examiner

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Noncitizens Voting in Elections Face Federal Charges

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 22, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Trump’s plan to militarize proposed arch raises new legal, safety concerns

Aviation safety experts worry about the prospect of drones stored so close to National Airport, while preservationists say a review process can’t go forward now.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump warns U.N. he might ‘annihilate’ Iran as war overshadows diplomacy

The president signed an agreement on Greenland after a speech in which he said domestic politics won’t sway his Iran policy.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Judge Blocks Warrantless ICE Construction Site Raids After Agents in Alabama Arrested a U.S. Citizen 3 Times

Being on a construction site "does not open the floodgates to warrantless government intrusion," a federal judge ruled in a lawsuit filed by a construction worker who has been detained three times by ICE.

Reason Magazine

Sep 21, 2026 - reason.com

College Sports Don't Need Saving: Here Are 7 Myths Fueling the Protect College Sports Act

College sports are thriving, not dying, despite what politicians on both sides of the aisle are trying to tell you.

Reason Magazine

Sep 22, 2026 - reason.com

Former ambassador says Trump’s U.N. speech will be ‘forgotten’

“I think we’re at the end of the Trump era,” Michael McFaul told MS NOW after the president delivered an address to world leaders on Tuesday morning. The post Former ambassador says Trump’s U.N. speec...

MS NOW

Sep 22, 2026 - ms.now

The Guardian view on the Lib Dems: Ed Davey wants Tory voters without losing the left | Editorial

The party leader offers social liberalism and lower taxes, hoping opposition to Reform UK will hold together voters with competing economic interestsSir Ed Davey’s speech at the Liberal Democrat party conference was a calculated appeal to voters who recoil from a rightwing bloc associated with Brexi...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 22, 2026 - theguardian.com

George W Bush raises money for Republicans, but not key Senate candidate

George W. Bush hosted a fundraiser for Senate Republicans but notably excluded Ken Paxton, who defeated Bush's nephew in the 2022 Texas primary.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Federal indictment handed down in Minnesota related to issue some Dems claim never happens: 'Hotbed for fraud'

Mukeshkumar Chaudhari, an Indian national, faces a federal indictment for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to vote in Minnesota's 2024 election.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump seeks fertilizer deal with Russia ally Belarus amid Canadian tensions

The proposed potash purchases would expand trade with a country that helped Moscow launch its invasion of Ukraine.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Team Trump removes 760,000 enrollees from the ACA system, claiming fraud

At face value, this might seem like a positive step in a constructive direction, but as is always the case, the devil is in the details. The post Team Trump removes 760,000 enrollees from the ACA syst...

MS NOW

Sep 22, 2026 - ms.now

Eleanor Holmes Norton sends complaint about National Guard soldiers gathering near schools

Washington, D.C., Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) is asking the commanding general of the D.C. National Guard to keep troops away from schools unless they are specifically directed to be there. “My office is in touch with the mayor’s office, and we have both asked the commanding general of the DC Nat...

Washington Examiner

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Jeffries hammers Lawler after Dem endorsement: ‘Partisan hack’

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) scored a coup this week in winning an unusual endorsement from a Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden (Maine), who is touting Lawler’s bipartisan credentials amid a tough reelection contest. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) isn’t buying it. In a blistering statement ...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump officials cut 760,000 enrollees from ACA, claiming fraud

Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force concluded that the people were wrongly signed up for the government health care program.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Lawsuit Against St. Louis Restaurant for Firing Manager for Post Related to Charlie Kirk Murder

Missouri law, like the law of some other states, limits even private employers from firing employees based on their political opinions.

Reason Magazine

Sep 22, 2026 - reason.com

Swing-state billboards use football trash talk to call foul on tariffs

A small-business group is targeting gridiron-obsessed states hit hard by the Trump administration’s economic policies.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Fox News Power Rankings: For the Democrats, where could it possibly go wrong?

Democrats hold an 11-point generic ballot lead as Trump's Iran war drives gas prices up 50%, dragging down Republican midterm prospects nationwide.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

House conservatives unleash multimillion-dollar midterm blitz against Dem 'socialist' insurgency

The Freedom Caucus Fund is spending $6 million on political ads in six House races targeting what it calls a socialist insurgency among Democrats.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

No, Banning Diesel Exports Won't Lower Gas Prices

It would actually make a bad situation worse in the long run.

Reason Magazine

Sep 22, 2026 - reason.com

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

Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market

The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.

BBC News

Sep 22, 2026 - bbc.co.uk

Record share of voters motivated to oppose Trump in midterms, poll finds

In a new NBC News survey, 43 percent of registered voters said they want their vote for Congress this fall to send “a signal of opposition” to the president.

Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - washingtonpost.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

Susan Collins is the abortion rights movement’s biggest test of 2026

Sen. Susan Collins during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, on September 16, 2026. | Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images Nationally, abortion has faded as a campaign issue. Four years after it helped Democrats stave off a red wave...

Politics | Vox

Sep 22, 2026 - vox.com

Critics say the House hasn’t been in session enough. Here are the facts.

The chamber has been out a lot, but that isn’t as abnormal as it may seem.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Republican Senator Calls for Investigation Into Trump Family

A Republican senator is calling for an investigation into the Trump family’s financial dealings — including demanding testimony from Donald Trump Jr. — in a sharp break with the president weeks before the midterm elections.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump to address U.N., sign Greenland deal as annual session opens

President Donald Trump is due to sign off on a new security arrangement with Denmark and Greenland, as well as meet leaders from Ukraine and Persian Gulf nations.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

“The White House may have decided to start this war but Iranians have a vote on when it ends”: Joe answers reader questions

The post “The White House may have decided to start this war but Iranians have a vote on when it ends”: Joe answers reader questions appeared first on MS NOW.

MS NOW

Sep 22, 2026 - ms.now

Reflections on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Privacy Fence

Don't expect the celebrity couple's battle with local planning officials over a privacy fence to turn them into YIMBYs.

Reason Magazine

Sep 22, 2026 - reason.com

Appeals court reinstates GOP House map in Missouri for November election

A federal appeals court reinstated the Missouri GOP’s 7-1 House map to be used in time for the November elections, delivering a boost for several Republican candidates who wanted a more favorable map for the party to be used in the midterm elections.  The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on M...

The Hill News

Sep 21, 2026 - thehill.com

"People are pissed off": House Dems sneer as one of their own backs a Republican

Rep. Jared Golden's decision to endorse one of House Republicans' most vulnerable incumbents is going down like a lead balloon among his fellow House Democrats.Why it matters: The anger won't have much impact on Golden (D-Maine), who is retiring, but it could blow back on his closest ally, Rep. Mari...

Axios

Sep 21, 2026 - axios.com

Sabato’s Crystal Ball moves 3 Senate, 4 gubernatorial races in Democrats’ favor

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved three Senate and four gubernatorial races to the left on Tuesday, citing the “persistently poor national environment” for the GOP ahead of the midterms. The Center for Politics at the University of Virginia’s election handicapper moved the Iowa Senate race from “Lea...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump finds rampant noncitizen voting in … Ken Paxton’s Texas

A report from the U.S. Census Bureau alleging thousands of noncitizen voters in the 2020 election has prompted questions regarding whether Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the federal government are failing to prosecute such individuals or are presenting inaccurate data.

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump says he’s renaming AI to ‘super intelligence’

The change, which he said will be reflected on government documents, comes amid growing anxiety about artificial intelligence.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Mamdani blasts DoorDash CEO's 'greedy algorithm,' NY slaps company with $131 million fine

Zohran Mamdani announced a historic $131.5 million DoorDash settlement over alleged systematic underpayment of food delivery workers in New York City.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Vance-led task force set to remove 750K Obamacare enrollees, citing fraud

The Trump administration is removing close to 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage due to allegedly fraudulent enrollment, Vice President Vance announced Tuesday.  The cancellations would save an estimated $2.2 billion in taxpayer funds, officials said.   “These are not real people...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Bessent says he has ‘great confidence’ in Warsh after Fed raises rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he has “great confidence” in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh after the central bank raised interest rates by a quarter point against the wishes of President Trump. “I have great confidence in Chair Warsh,” Bessent told host Joe Kernen on CNBC’s “Squawk ...

The Hill News

Sep 21, 2026 - thehill.com

GOP's war for eyeballs

Republicans are starting to trounce Democrats in political spending across the Senate map, and that advantage is now showing up in one of the metrics campaigns care about most: impressions.Why it matters: Money matters in a campaign's closing weeks, but what campaigns are ultimately buying is voters...

Axios

Sep 21, 2026 - axios.com

Katie Porter weighs in on billionaire tax: ‘Perpetuates the status quo’

(Nexstar) — Two months after swearing off politics, former California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is back in the fray — sort of. Porter, who finished in a distant 5th place in this year’s primary, said in July that she was “done, for now, with politics.” The former lawmaker also called the ...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Exit, Voice, and Nikole Hannah-Jones

Nikole Hannah-Jones' controversial article about her daughter's schooling is a testament to the importance of exit rights.

Reason Magazine

Sep 21, 2026 - reason.com

Republican overseeing South Dakota's elections endorses Democrat in succession race

South Dakota’s Republican secretary of state is breaking with her party and endorsing the Democrat running for the office

ABC News: Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - abcnews.com

What’s on the ballot in these midterm elections

Democrats have a chance this fall to win control of both chambers of Congress and regain power in some swing states.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Fewer Democrats planning to cast mail-in ballots in midterms: Survey

More Democrats plan to vote in person as President Trump ramps up his attacks on casting mail-in ballots, according to a new poll released Sunday. NBC News’s latest poll shows that 36 percent of registered Democratic voters plan to cast their ballots in person at an early voting site, a 6-point incr...

The Hill News

Sep 21, 2026 - thehill.com

Red state Dem faces fury for suggesting illegal aliens should replace American workers

Hallie Shoffner said farmers would "trade five Americans just for one" illegal immigrant worker, drawing sharp criticism from Sen. Tom Cotton's campaign.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

El-Sayed’s Jewish outreach ignites ‘tokenism’ fury as Michigan GOP chair makes bold prediction

Roughly 500 Jewish Democrats signed an open letter backing Mike Rogers and denouncing Abdul El-Sayed's alleged ties to anti-Jewish elements.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump pledges to open new Arctic military bases as he signs Greenland deal

The security agreement gives the president and the Republican Party a foreign policy win heading into the midterm elections.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.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

GOP senator calls for investigation of Trump’s son after report of wedding event

The Utah senator is asking the Judiciary Committee to probe business dealings of presidential family members, also including Hunter Biden.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Ro Khanna: Trump has no cards left to play ahead of the China summit

This week’s meeting is a real opportunity but only if Trump walks in with something more than tariffs and walks out with something more than a photo.

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Abbott Pauses Data Center Permits as Polls Tighten in Texas Race

Texas Governor Greg Abbott redoubled his efforts to slow a boom in data center development, ordering a temporary pause in state permits amid rising political opposition to the projects and a surprisingly tight reelection campaign.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - bloomberg.com

The House Freedom Caucus has to transform — it could preview the GOP's post-Trump era

The conservative House Freedom Caucus grew in prominence alongside President Trump. Now they are considering what the future of their movement looks like.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - npr.org

Republican candidates are breaking with Trump on Iran as midterms loom

Republicans in key battleground states are urging a speedy end to the war as new polling suggests only 1 in 4 Americans support it.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Brazil Election: Lula Warns Against Meddling at UN as Trump Looms Over Vote

Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent a thinly veiled message to Donald Trump in a speech at the United Nations, warning foreign countries to stay out of October’s presidential election.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump defends US interventions abroad ahead of 'big decision' on Iran: 'Settling years of unfinished business'

President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly he faces a stark choice: Let Iran make a deal or "annihilate" the regime over its nuclear weapons pursuit.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 22, 2026 - foxnews.com

Who Funds the Uniparty in UK?

I suppose we were due a good, old-fashioned row over political funding. Angela Rayner has been quite clear how she views Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne: she referenced their donations to Reform UK before claiming Labour will "defend our democracy and society from any foreign dictator or fascist o...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 22, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy

President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 22, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Appeals court seeks to revive GOP congressional map in Missouri

A federal appeals court on Monday introduced a new wrinkle into the convoluted fight over whether Republicans can use a new congressional map in November’s election, as the GOP tries to eliminate one of the state’s two Democratic House districts.

NBC News Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Trump's big weekend: The arch, Greenland, and media outlets banned from White House

President Trump's exertion of power over the press, Greenland and even the D.C. landscape are teeing up questions over the president's limits.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - npr.org

Meet the megadonors pouring more than $1.7 billion into the 2026 elections

Billionaires and Elon Musk, who recently temporarily achieved trillionaire status, make up the top individual donors.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

The State of the Economy Before the Midterms: Rising Inflation and A.I. Unease

Why current conditions feel so weird, and what that could mean in November.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Sep 21, 2026 - nytimes.com

Susan Collins aide dismisses ProPublica corruption allegation as ‘categorically false’

The office of Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) dismissed a Tuesday report suggesting the longtime senator was under FBI scrutiny as it looked into pay-to-play allegations in the final months of the Biden administration. “There have never been any allegations of wrongdoing by the Collins for Senator campaig...

Washington Examiner

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

O’Reilly: ‘Republicans can’t survive the anger that people are feeling’ on spending

Political commentator Bill O’Reilly on Monday said Republicans cannot survive the anger people are feeling about the ongoing affordability crisis ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Appearing on NewsNation, host Leland Vittert asked O’Reilly if remarks made by Republican candidates in battleground ...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

South Dakota GOP election official backs Democrat to succeed her

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson (R) said Saturday she supports Democratic candidate Terrence Davis in the race to succeed her, breaking with her party’s backing of Republican nominee Heather Baxter. Johnson lost the GOP nomination to Baxter at the state’s Republican convention in June ...

The Hill News

Sep 22, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump says his negotiators met with Iran for three hours on outskirts of UN General Assembly

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his negotiating team met with Iranian officials for three hours on the outskirts of the United Nations General Assembly. The president’s comments came during a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York, but Trump and lead negot...

Washington Examiner

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

El Sayed ‘soft favorite’ to win Michigan but could still be this year’s Herschel Walker: Sabato

Election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted Michigan’s Senate race from a toss-up rating to “Leans Democratic” as part of a series of shifting midterm election predictions favoring Democrats. The assessment says the race now favors former public health official and progressive Democrat Abdul e...

Washington Examiner

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump heads to the U.N. looking for wins after a rough week

The past couple of weeks have been particularly challenging for Trump with a series of legal and political setbacks.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - npr.org

TV networks deny Trump the one thing he craves most: Attention

Trump’s attempt to block reporters from the White House could be seen as a distraction.

Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Merz Pushes On With German Reform Effort After Election Rout

Friedrich Merz and his conservative lawmakers pledged to press ahead with a comprehensive reform agenda after the Christian Democrats’ worst-ever state election result, shoring up the German leader’s position as chancellor for now.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 22, 2026 - bloomberg.com