Political News For 2026-09-25

The NY governor race pollster scrum

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - politico.com

GOP senators say they want to end the Iran war. They keep refusing to rein in Trump.

As the midterms approach, a number of Republicans have said they want to end the war in Iran. More than 200 days after the war started, they refuse to make Trump come to Congress for an authorization....

MS NOW

Sep 24, 2026 - ms.now

Trump-Xi reunion comes with unfinished business — and a bigger battle looming

President Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping to test whether China delivered on rare earths, AI and trade promises from their May breakthrough deal.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Milei Rejects Recession Talk, Says He’s ‘Calm’ About Reelection

President Javier Milei downplayed concerns about Argentina’s stalling economy, touting consistent annual growth that’s left him “very calm” about his chances to win another term next year.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trouble in the Heartland

The G.O.P. is on defense in the so-called “blue wall” states and beyond as gas prices remain high.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - nytimes.com

Susan Collins Dismissed Our Reporting as Old News. Some of Her Claims Aren’t True.

The post Susan Collins Dismissed Our Reporting as Old News. Some of Her Claims Aren’t True. appeared first on ProPublica.

ProPublica

Sep 23, 2026 - propublica.org

Nancy Mace: Republicans will ‘for SURE’ lose Senate race in North Carolina

The Post reported Wednesday that Republican officials are growing increasingly anxious that former RNC chair Michael Whatley is on pace to lose the Senate contest.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Are the Russians coming?

Winter is soon coming, and so too is a growing dread across Europe. It is dawning on European capitals that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s only conventional path to victory in Ukraine may lie through the Baltic States. Kyiv’s fortress Donbas in eastern Ukraine remains largely impenetrable. Despi...

The Hill News

Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan

A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 24, 2026 - cbsnews.com

The Education of Nikole Hannah-Jones

School choice is necessary for all children to reach their full potential. But it isn't sufficient.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 24, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

The President’s Irresponsible Power

If Trump wants the credit, he must also take the blame. The post The President’s Irresponsible Power appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 24, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Senate Rejects Iran Resolution as Alarm Grows Over Gas Prices

The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday defeated a Democratic resolution to end the war in Iran even as endangered GOP senators have started to publicly break with President Donald Trump amid the economic fallout from the widely unpopular conflict.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Young men are swinging away hard from Republicans, pessimistic about economy, new poll finds

A new poll shows congressional Democrats with a growing lead among young men, who list cost-of-living issues as their top concern.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - politico.com

The enemy within the judicial gates

Judges’ views on climate change are being influenced by an organization bragging that its purpose is to build and enable “a network of judges and scientists advancing climate science education for the judiciary.”

The Hill News

Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump to Venezuela's Rodriguez: Elections need to happen

In his first-ever meeting with Venezuela's new leader, President Trump emphasized the need to keep oil flowing, relations warm and that country's elections on the horizon, White House sources tell Axios.Why it matters: Trump did not insist on a future election date in his meeting with Venezuela's ac...

Axios

Sep 24, 2026 - axios.com

Trump admin removes 760K ObamaCare enrollees amid affordability crisis 

Cutting access from health programs for folks whose premiums have already skyrocketed this year is insane, especially a few weeks before the midterm elections.

The Hill News

Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

Progressive group targets 'Trump Dividend' and cost of living in swing districts

A progressive economic group is kicking off an ad and organizing campaign targeting nearly two dozen purple congressional races by going after Trump’s unpopular idea to give voters $5,000.

Semafor

Sep 23, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump administration uncovers $1.2B in suspected COVID contract fraud tied to Biden-era spending

The General Services Administration uncovered $1.22 billion in suspected fraud across five HHS COVID-era contracts that outlasted the pandemic.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump pushes to admit 17,500 White Afrikaners from South Africa in 2027 refugee cap

The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed raising the refugee cap for the coming year to 17,500 people, which is a historically low figure, and which President Trump argued should primarily be given to white Afrikaners. The move raises by 10,000 last year’s refugee cap – the lowest proposed rat...

The Hill News

Sep 23, 2026 - thehill.com

Are Republicans Allowing the Election To Be About Nothing?

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 24, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Journalists for CNN, MS NOW and Politico return to the White House upon judge's orders

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, after they were banned from covering White House events by President Trump.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - npr.org

Marking Time in U.S.-China Relations

Xi’s visit may yield incremental improvements, but a grand bargain is unlikely. The post Marking Time in U.S.-China Relations appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 24, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Federal appeals court deals blow to Trump deportation agenda

The First Circuit formally struck down President Donald Trump's third-party country deportation policy after ICE attempted to remove a Peruvian migrant to Ghana this week.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

The Collapse of Farm Exports Is the Most Underappreciated Story in American Politics

It was a direct result of President Donald Trump's trade war, as even the Department of Agriculture now admits.

Reason Magazine

Sep 24, 2026 - reason.com

An Iowa Judge Rejects Trump's Unconstitutional Attempt To Recover Damages for 'Fake News'

The dismissal of the president's lawsuit against The Des Moines Register is a victory for freedom of the press.

Reason Magazine

Sep 24, 2026 - reason.com

Farage Election Lives On in Rival’s Demand for Repayment

An Australian-born software engineer who stood against Nigel Farage as an independent candidate in last month’s UK parliamentary by-election has asked a court to force the Reform leader’s party into liquidation.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - bloomberg.com

New York sues prediction market Polymarket, alleging illegal gambling 

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued prediction market company Polymarket, alleging the company is operating an illegal gambling operation in the state and offering unlicensed betting markets to New Yorkers. The lawsuit marks the latest legal challenge facing prediction market companies as s...

Washington Examiner

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump called the MMR vaccine potentially lethal. His FDA pick says it’s safe.

At Heidi Overton’s confirmation hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy and other skeptical senators are asking about two of the most controversial topics before the agency.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump’s Ban of News Organizations Goes Beyond Obama, Biden Actions

In banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House, the Trump administration has argued that the move is similar to actions taken by Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. But the ban goes beyond what those presidents did. The post Trump’s Ban of News Organizations Goes Beyond Obama, Biden Act...

FactCheck.org

Sep 23, 2026 - factcheck.org

When will America finally implement the 9/11 Commission’s security recommendations?

The government does not need another commission to identify weaknesses in border security. It just needs to finish the work already recommended.

The Hill News

Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump-Xi summit could hold key to lower gas prices, GOP chairman says

Rep. Brian Mast says President Donald Trump can press Xi Jinping to stop arming Iran, potentially easing gas prices tied to Strait of Hormuz chaos.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

What's at stake during the meeting between Trump and Xi

What can we expect from the Trump-Xi summit? NPR's A Martinez asks Daniel Kritenbrink, an assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific affairs in the Biden administration.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - npr.org

America PAC

A pro-Republican super PAC created by Elon Musk, the co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX. The post America PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.

FactCheck.org

Sep 24, 2026 - factcheck.org

Canadian PM Carney says he was prepared for Trump ordering invasion

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he weighed the possibility of a U.S. invasion after Trump began calling Canada the 51st state amid tariffs.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in U.S. for first state visit in 11 years

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday evening for his first state visit in 11 years.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - npr.org

Avila Chevalier arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York

New York congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) was arrested Thursday, according to reports, during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations.  Avila Chevalier, who is all but assured to win Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s (D-N.Y.) blue House ...

The Hill News

Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

Daily on Energy: Where permitting reform stands

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Washington Examiner

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Results are in from the newest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll

People say they are more likely to choose a Democrat to represent them in Congress, and feel Democrats would be better at tackling top issues like the economy and foreign policy.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - npr.org

Tim Scott to Senate Republicans: We’re still in this

The NRSC chair told colleagues at a closed-door meeting that they can still maintain Senate control in the midterms despite the worsening climate for Republicans.

Semafor

Sep 23, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump invites Putin to this year’s G-20 summit in Florida

Planning for the December gathering in Miami comes as security experts warn that escalations between Ukraine and Russia risk deepening the war.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Texas voter-registration backlog could affect midterms

County officials are suddenly facing a high volume of online applications, some nearly a year old, linked to a state error.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

How the fate of a rural hospital could help flip the House

In one Virginia race and others, Democrats are highlighting the rising costs of health care and possible closures of facilities, putting Republicans on defense.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump Has Learned How to Deal With China

The president’s engagement with Xi is delivering results. The post Trump Has Learned How to Deal With China appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 24, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Trump ad airing with government funding despite law against ‘propaganda’

A TV ad boosting President Trump and saying that it was paid for by the U.S. government is airing in two major markets despite a federal law against using tax funds for "propaganda."

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Check Your Palestine Privilege

Meet Hannah Gann, the 'Palestinian Rachel Dolezal.'View Post

Commentary Magazine

Sep 23, 2026 - commentary.org

Morocco Football Chief’s Party Tops Vote, Set to Lead Coalition

The political party backed by Morocco’s football chief won the most seats in parliamentary elections, putting Fouzi Lekjaa on track for the post of prime minister if he chooses to pursue the role.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Democrats sue Trump administration over threats to deploy federal agents to polls 

Democratic Party leadership and campaign organizations sued the Trump administration Wednesday over alleged threats to unlawfully deploy armed federal agents to polling sites during the midterm elections.  The lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accuses ...

The Hill News

Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

How the Smithsonian Became the Latest Front in Trump’s Culture War

The post How the Smithsonian Became the Latest Front in Trump’s Culture War appeared first on ProPublica.

ProPublica

Sep 24, 2026 - propublica.org

US mortgage rates breach 7% as affordability pressures mount

Surging yields on government bonds and rising oil prices from the war in Iran drive inflation fears as national elections near

US

Sep 24, 2026 - ft.com

From idealists to struggling sceptics: how Labour’s majority depends on five progressive voter types – in charts

Analysis reveals groups with sharply contrasting priorities – and who has drifted the most from Labour towards Greens and Reform• Tactical voting at next election could push Reform into fourth place, poll findsA new MRP poll suggests Labour would remain the largest party if a general election were h...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 24, 2026 - theguardian.com

Republican who backs immigration crackdown says his family member shouldn’t be deported

Former Maine governor Paul LePage, who is running for a House seat, said his son’s father-in-law faces deportation.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

GOP Ads Mislead on Public Option Proposals’ Impact on Rural Hospitals

As Democrats release a flurry of midterm ads portraying GOP cuts to Medicaid as a threat to rural healthcare, Republicans have countered with ads claiming Democratic candidates in Texas and Pennsylvania would put dozens of rural hospitals out of business by creating a public health insurance option....

FactCheck.org

Sep 23, 2026 - factcheck.org

Susan Collins defies blue-state headwinds in crucial Senate battle as new poll reveals striking split

Republican Sen. Susan Collins leads Democrat Troy Jackson 49%-46% in a new Maine Senate poll, but her edge falls within the margin of error.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Proof of citizenship belongs on every voter registration

Those who argue against requiring proof of citizenship in elections should consider a series of cases in Texas, where federal prosecutors have charged seven noncitizens in a sweeping election-integrity operation. The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould, announced that the...

Washington Examiner

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

This U.S. zoo will soon get two giant pandas, Xi Jinping announces

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are the latest additions to the cohort of furry ambassadors the Chinese have sent to the U.S. recently.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Mergers and Inquisitions

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Commentary Magazine

Sep 23, 2026 - commentary.org

Tactical voting at next election could push Reform into fourth place, poll finds

Polling suggests Andy Burnham is attracting progressives back to Labour, motivated by desire to stop Nigel Farage• How Labour’s majority depends on five progressive voter types – in chartsProgressive voters could push Reform UK into fourth place and put Labour within touching distance of a majority ...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 24, 2026 - theguardian.com

Soros-linked prosecutor faces primary challenge as fellow Democrat targets his record

Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano faces a Democratic primary challenge from a former federal prosecutor citing botched cases.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

'Bro We Need Your Vote': Matt Gaetz and a Desperate GOP Wrestle With Trump's Unpopularity

The disgraced former congressman is imploring voters not to abandon Republicans over gas prices and war with Iran.

Reason Magazine

Sep 23, 2026 - reason.com

Team Trump ignores legal limits, airs taxpayer-financed propagandistic ad

It is illegal to use funds for “publicity or propaganda purposes.” Worried about the midterms, the Trump administration apparently decided not to care. The post Team Trump ignores legal limits, airs t...

MS NOW

Sep 24, 2026 - ms.now

How Latinos became America’s biggest swing vote

A man wearing a "Latinos for America" t-shirt attends a Republican campaign event on October 10, 2022 at the University Drafthouse in Mcallen, Texas. (Photo by ALLISON DINNER/AFP via Getty Images) | Allison Dinner/AFP via Getty Images Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing a...

Politics | Vox

Sep 24, 2026 - vox.com

Why Treasury yields are ripping higher

Data: FactSet; Chart: Axios/Matt Phillips Treasury yields are soaring, with the 30-year Treasury bond climbing to its highest level since 2004 Thursday. The selloff in bonds started to accelerate Wednesday after a sizzling early report on the economy in September.The big picture: For the bond marke...

Axios

Sep 24, 2026 - axios.com

Dispelling the myth that Republicans are defecting from Trump

The actual explanation is far less sensational than many headlines would have us believe. The post Dispelling the myth that Republicans are defecting from Trump appeared first on MS NOW.

MS NOW

Sep 24, 2026 - ms.now

Journalists Still Barred From White House

Plus: Manhole climbers, Beshear mulling 2028 run, God bless the commenters, and more...

Reason Magazine

Sep 24, 2026 - reason.com

Pennsylvania Sen. Douglas Mastriano's Lawsuit Related to His Ph.D. Dissertation Mostly Thrown Out

An academic fight wasn't a RICO or antitrust violation, but a false light claim can still go forward.

Reason Magazine

Sep 24, 2026 - reason.com

Alaska has a voting system like no other state; Republicans worry it could cost them in November

Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan faces Mary Peltola in Alaska's ranked choice voting Senate race, complicated by a "Decoy Dan" candidate on the ballot.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Democrats crack GOP gains with young men, new poll finds

Democrats appear to be gaining ground with young men, a key voting bloc for the GOP’s success last election cycle, ahead of the midterms, according to a new survey released on Thursday.  The Cygnal poll found that likely male voters between the ages of 18-30 were more likely to support a Democrat ov...

The Hill News

Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

Judge tosses Trump’s suit against Iowa pollster

An Iowa judge has tossed President Trump’s lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register over polling numbers they published days before the 2024 general elections. In a Wednesday ruling, Iowa District Court Judge Scott J. Beattie went against Trump’s claims that the poll, which...

The Hill News

Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

California Supreme Court rules sheriff must return seized ballots

The court ruled unanimously in two cases stemming from a vote last year on a ballot measure.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Iowa court rules against Trump, citing First Amendment protections

The case centered on a 2024 poll that showed Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by three percentage points among likely voters in Iowa.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump-backed Nevada Republican exaggerated Bronze Star award in two campaigns

Congressional hopeful David Flippo said his staff made a mistake in an announcement video in 2023. The video was deleted three years later.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Trump officials to explain why the Census Bureau's parent agency cut a ban on political interference from its scientific integrity policy, as NPR first reported.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - npr.org

Trump courts Xi with pomp as China seeks greater global influence

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to press Washington on Taiwan, while President Donald Trump wants help on manufacturing and restraint on Iran.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Paramount weighs tapping Musk for equity investment

A cash injection from SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk could reduce investor Larry Ellison’s financial burden and bolster the deal’s investor base.

Semafor

Sep 23, 2026 - semafor.com

Meloni’s Government Plans to Ban Face Veils in Italy’s Schools

The Italian government plans to impose a ban on full-face coverings in schools, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni seeks to galvanize hard-right voters ahead of a general election next year.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Scoop: Trump allies open new front on Anthropic CEO as face of AI "doomerism"

President Trump's allies are targeting Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as the face of AI "doomerism" and a founding father of the effective altruism movement that's come under increasing political fire.Why it matters: The attacks signal that Anthropic could remain a Trump target as his allies push back o...

Axios

Sep 24, 2026 - axios.com

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against Des Moines Register

A district judge tossed an election interference lawsuit by President Trump against the Des Moines Register, parent company USA Today Co. (formerly Gannett) and pollster Ann Selzer, rejecting claims that its inaccurate pre-election poll amounted to consumer fraud.Why it matters: The dismissal is an ...

Axios

Sep 24, 2026 - axios.com

Senate rejects measure to block Trump from ordering more strikes on Iran

The administration ignored passage of a similar resolution in June, arguing that it lacks the force of law.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump officials weigh rolling back beef import plan as GOP midterm panic spreads

It’s a sign that White House officials are trying to stem frustrations from battleground and farm-state Republicans ahead of the November election.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - politico.com

Fed’s Barr says future interest rate hikes ‘likely’ needed to tame inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said Wednesday the central bank will “likely” raise interest rates again to counter persistent inflation, after it did so last week for the first time in three-plus years. Barr, a member of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), said the unanimou...

The Hill News

Sep 23, 2026 - thehill.com

What to know about Trump’s meeting with China’s Xi and the economic stakes

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and China have agreed to extend a trade truce. Here’s a guide to what else is happening behind the scenes.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Senators press President Trump to release home heating oil reserves amid soaring prices

Maine's U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, Jr., called upon President Donald Trump to release home heating oil reserves to drive prices down.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

The Guardian view on Russian disinformation: a foreign threat that relies on UK complicity | Editorial

Andy Burnham’s accusation against the Kremlin tells half the story. Domestic extremists amplified by US big tech are part of the same problemIn November 2020, Barack Obama warned of an “epistemological crisis” facing western democracies. Polarisation and radicalisation were corroding trust in establ...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 23, 2026 - theguardian.com

Weeks Before the Election, Collins’s Ties to a Fund-Raiser Are Under Scrutiny

Scott Reed, a longtime Washington lobbyist who has a close relationship with Senator Susan Collins of Maine, leads a super PAC backing her campaign.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - nytimes.com

Missouri congressional map fight returns to Supreme Court for third time

People Not Politicians, an anti-gerrymandering group, asked the Supreme Court late Tuesday to block yet again a map that would likely allow Republicans to pick up an extra seat in the U.S. House.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

The Pollwatcher: The big, unseen factor in how voters decide midterm elections

Plus: How can you tell if a poll invitation is legitimate?

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

AOC endorses Democratic hopeful in deep-red Virginia district

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) endorsed former Rep. Tom Perriello, who’s running in a district President Donald Trump won by 12 points in 2024. “If we want a Congress that actually fights for working people, we must take back the House in November,” Cortez wrote in her endorsement. “That is wh...

Washington Examiner

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Socialist candidate detained while protesting Netanyahu’s UN address

Darializa Avila Chevalier was detained during a protest in New York City on Thursday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is addressing the U.N. General Assembly. Avila Chevalier, a socialist who is all but certain to be a member of Congress next year, was detained alongside New Yo...

Washington Examiner

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Democrats hit Republicans with do-nothing charges after abrupt House adjournment

Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly ended the House of Representatives' legislative session early to allow members to campaign for the upcoming midterm elections following several contentious votes on sanctions, impeachment resolutions, and a war powers measure.

The Hill News

Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

GOP hold on South Carolina’s Senate seat is slipping

The Cook Political Report reclassified the race favoring Sen. Darline Graham from “solid Republican” to “likely Republican.”

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

MAGA Podcasters Tune Out Trump as Iran War Saps Enthusiasm

Mentions of Trump's name per hour on conservative podcasts have fallen nearly 70% from their peak in the run-up to the 2024 election.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 24, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Genocide Hustle

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Commentary Magazine

Sep 24, 2026 - commentary.org

Trump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda

President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 24, 2026 - cbsnews.com

NRSC Chair Tim Scott leaves Georgia, North Carolina off his list of top Senate targets

He told Senate Republicans Wednesday that the campaign arm will focus money on other targets including Maine, Ohio, Michigan, Alaska, Texas and New Hampshire.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - politico.com

The bell will toll for GOP hypocrites

The post The bell will toll for GOP hypocrites appeared first on MS NOW.

MS NOW

Sep 24, 2026 - ms.now

Trump’s White House media ban may be on shaky ground

The president is arguing that journalism, protected by the First Amendment, is a threat to national security.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Johnson calls for ‘resolution’ of Iran war

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is urging “a resolution” to the Iran war, sending the strongest signal to date that Republicans on Capitol Hill are feeling the political sting of the long-drawn conflict heading into the midterm elections.  “It’s been a priority and an objective of every administration,...

The Hill News

Sep 23, 2026 - thehill.com

Vulnerable Republicans stick with Trump to shoot down Senate Iran war powers vote

The Senate defeated the latest bipartisan effort Thursday to end the war in Iran with a war powers resolution, despite a growing number of Republicans in competitive elections breaking with President Donald Trump with calls to end the nearly seven-month-long conflict. Most of those vulnerable incumb...

Washington Examiner

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

The Bull Case for Gold

The bull case for gold is not simply that the US appears to be well on its way to a government bond market crisis and higher inflation. It is that the world’s other major government markets are characterized by very shaky fundamentals. If ever there were a case for the so-called debasement trade in ...

American Enterprise Institute – AEI

Sep 24, 2026 - aei.org

Current White House ballroom architect weighs in on the building’s safety

Shalom Baranes says the project’s current design meets national building code standards.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump administration backing off NIH grant order amid pushback

The proposal, which would have given President Donald Trump greater influence over health grant decisionmaking, could still advance in a new form.

Semafor

Sep 23, 2026 - semafor.com

Carney says Canada has prepped for an ‘extreme tail risk’ of US military action

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said President Donald Trump’s threats to make Canada the 51st state prompted him to prepare for a possible American invasion, though he acknowledged it was an unlikely outcome. In a wide-ranging interview with the New York Times, Carney offered a closer look at ho...

Washington Examiner

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Troy Jackson isn’t polished. In Maine, that may be the point.

The former logger who replaced Graham Platner is running a low-key, cargo-shorts campaign against the Republican incumbent. Some voters love it, but others say they can’t hear him.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Dem Senate hopeful dished out thousands to radical staffer who glorified Hamas: 'Freedom fighters'

Sara Mahmoud's posts wishing Zionists would "die" surfaced after she was hired to manage social media for DSA-backed Senate candidate Angie Nixon.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Londoners get £3bn a year subsidy because structure of council tax biased against north, says thinktank – UK politics live

Resolution Foundation says households outside London are paying hundreds of pounds a year more in council tax than they would be under a fair systemTim Shipman has written about what will be coming up at the Labour conference next week in his cover story for the Spectator. He says:Labour special adv...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 24, 2026 - theguardian.com

One Republican could hold back the party’s candidates in Pennsylvania. And it’s not Trump.

Pennsylvania Republicans are starting to worry that the state’s lopsided race for governor is directly affecting four of the nation’s most competitive House races.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

EXCLUSIVE: DHS Secretary Mullin slams sanctuary politicians as attacks on ICE officers skyrocket

Assaults against ICE officers surged 1,649% since Trump took office, and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blames sanctuary politicians and anti-ICE riots.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Benchmark mortgage rate tops 7 percent, highest in 2 years

The average 30-year mortgage rate has surpassed 7 percent, marking the first time it has done so since January 2025. The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 7.03 percent this week, up from 6.95 percent last week, according to data from Freddie Mac. It marks the fifth consecutive weekly rise in ...

The Hill News

Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

As MAGA turns toward ‘heritage Americans,’ Ramaswamy hopes it doesn’t leave him out

As a gubernatorial candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy wants to talk about tax cuts and data centers. But questions about where his party is headed – and how candidates like him may fit into that future – linger over his Ohio campaign.

The Christian Science Monitor | Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - csmonitor.com

4 GOP senators rebel against Trump on Iran war, vote with Dems to rein in authority

President Donald Trump dismissed midterm fears as Republicans defeated a Democratic war powers resolution despite surging gas and diesel prices.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

How every senator voted on the Iran war powers resolution

The Senate failed to block President Donald Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran in a 49-50 vote.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Top public university’s ‘LGBTQ+ lab’ hit with race-bias complaint amid $700K in Trump-era federal funding

The University of Maryland's Lavender Lab faces a Title VI complaint alleging its advisory board and hiring practices discriminate based on race.

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Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Bishop Barron warns communism ‘making a comeback’ in America ahead of Fulton Sheen beatification

Bishop Robert Barron warns communism is making a comeback in America ahead of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification ceremony in St. Louis.

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Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

The Secret’s Out: It’s Actually ‘Artificial Stupidity’

AI has a long way to go before it can exterminate the human race. The post The Secret’s Out: It’s Actually ‘Artificial Stupidity’ appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 24, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

President Trump's Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer Thrown Out

From today's long decision by Iowa state trial court judge Scott Beattie in Trump v. Selzer [UPDATE: link fixed]: J.… The post President Trump's Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer Thrown Out appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason Magazine

Sep 23, 2026 - reason.com

Pete Buttigieg is barnstorming for Democrats. Voters are intrigued.

The former transportation secretary has become a high-demand campaign surrogate, hitting nearly three dozen states. Just don’t ask him about the White House — yet.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.24.26: NRSC reportedly retreating in Georgia, North Carolina

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.24.26: NRSC reportedly retreating in Georgia, North Carolina appeared first on MS N...

MS NOW

Sep 24, 2026 - ms.now

Cook nudges three Senate races toward Democrats

Senate races in Georgia, Kansas and South Carolina were reclassified with a nudge toward Democrats in the latest analysis from the closely watched Cook Political Report. The big picture: To win the Senate, Democrats must net four seats in November.Tighter races in Republican strongholds like Kansas ...

Axios

Sep 23, 2026 - axios.com

Israeli Arabs and the Normalcy of a Jewish State

Yahya Sinwar's mistake.View Post

Commentary Magazine

Sep 24, 2026 - commentary.org

Democrats lead in Texas Senate, gubernatorial race: Poll

A new poll shows Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa leading their Republican opponents ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November. In the Marist Poll, Talarico garnered 50 percent support, while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) receiv...

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Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

Dem Senate hopeful rocked by explosive ex-aide claims as campaign cites ‘hardest period of her life’

Mary Peltola says her alleged outbursts came amid grief after losing her mother and husband months apart, pushing back on the New York Times report.

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Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Democrats again demand Trump’s drug-price contracts following Post report

Lawmakers say they cannot judge the effectiveness of the administration’s initiative to lower drug prices until the contracts are released.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Could the White House try its press ban again? A press freedom expert explains

A federal judge's ruling restored CNN, MS Now and Politico's access to the White House. Gabe Rottman says better procedure alone may not resolve the broader First Amendment fight.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - npr.org

US Treasury yields hit highest level since 2007

The higher yields could become a boon to some private credit lenders like Apollo or Blackstone.

Semafor

Sep 24, 2026 - semafor.com

GOP breaks ranks on Iran as voters fume over war’s costs

Republican support for the war in Iran is dropping as Senate GOP candidates speak out against it and voters increasingly blame high gas prices on the nearly seven-month conflict.   Growing public opposition among even Republican voters has put incumbents such as Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), Dan Sulliv...

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Sep 24, 2026 - thehill.com

Hacking group claims to have stolen thousands of FBI employee records

The bureau did not confirm the extent of the breach but said it is investigating the claims from a notorious cybercriminal outfit.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Dems shamed as DHS brings ICE shooting receipts after politician called ICE officers ‘liars with masks’

The Department of Homeland Security accused Democrats and media of spreading lies about the ICE shooting in Austin as protests erupted citywide.

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Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Florida Democratic Senate nominee avoids trial over arrest at DeSantis office

The case stems from a May sit-in spurred by the state’s new congressional maps.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Greens aim for first London MP in Holborn race

There are 15 candidates standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on Thursday 8 October.

BBC News

Sep 24, 2026 - bbc.co.uk

Charlie Sykes: MAGA podcasters are ‘tired of the Trump show’

A new analysis found that the influencers who helped propel Trump back into the White House are losing interest in him. The post Charlie Sykes: MAGA podcasters are ‘tired of the Trump show’ appeared f...

MS NOW

Sep 24, 2026 - ms.now

Trump officials end review of how arch could harm historic sites

A required consultation process with local preservationists is being terminated, a Trump appointee said Thursday.

Politics

Sep 24, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Missouri's redistricting mess created an election problem Supreme Court has days to untangle

The Eighth Circuit ruled Missouri must use its 2025 congressional map for the general election, but the Supreme Court could intervene before Sept. 28.

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Sep 24, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump gives Xi Jinping rare airport welcome as summit visit begins

Trump greeted Xi on the tarmac, an unusual gesture that president's don't typically extend to foreign heads of state, underscoring his desire to court the Chinese leader.

Politics

Sep 23, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Scoop: Trump's Board of Peace to unveil $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan

President Trump's Board of Peace will unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza at a meeting of its members on Wednesday.Why it matters: The 66-project proposal offers one of the most comprehensive roadmaps yet for what the early months of post-war reconstruction and governance in Gaz...

Axios

Sep 23, 2026 - axios.com

The Guardian view on vocational GCSEs: why now? | Editorial

Ministers’ commitment to cutting youth unemployment is admirable, but how new qualifications will help is unclearThe first question that should be asked about plans to launch a batch of vocational GCSEs is: how will these differ from the roughly 50 similar courses that already exist? Is this primari...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 24, 2026 - theguardian.com

Quo Vadis Hispania? Part Three

Immigrants are reducing, not raising, Spain’s per capita productivity. And the “third demographic transition” is creating additional challenges, as we shall see. The post Quo Vadis Hispania? Part Three appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

American Enterprise Institute – AEI

Sep 23, 2026 - aei.org

3 Mistakes That Made Donald Trump

In an exclusive interview with Reason, Anthony Scaramucci identifies three Washington decisions that helped fuel the anger that Trump harnessed.

Reason Magazine

Sep 23, 2026 - reason.com