Political News For 2026-10-12
Politics moves fast, and finding reliable coverage without constant outrage can be difficult. A Skeptic News brings together a wide range of daily political reporting, analysis, and commentary from across the spectrum — curated with a focus on balance, substance, and moderation. Whether you're center-left, center-right, or simply tired of partisan noise, you'll find informed perspectives worth reading every day. Today's edition includes 65 articles from 18 sites. We chose these from 1494 articles found on 40 sites.
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Conor Kennedy and Giulia Be Married in Rio
The couple’s three-day wedding celebration in Rio de Janeiro brought together two families with political ties as rising tensions surround Brazil’s presidential election.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Oct 10, 2026 - nytimes.com
Zelensky says critics blaming him for Russia-Ukraine war ‘can’t find a key how to stop Putin’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy on Sunday pushed back on critics saying he should step down and allow his country to hold elections, saying they “can’t find a key [for] how to stop” Russian President Vladimir Putin. ABC News’s Jonathan Karl asked Zelensky on “This Week” about President Trump’...
The Hill News
Oct 11, 2026 - thehill.com
Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off GOP election denial
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said his fellow Democrats need to “win by massive numbers” in the midterm elections so the result “is unquestionable.”
NBC News Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Trump Says Ukraine Needs New Leader Who Can Deal With Putin
President Donald Trump demanded that Volodymyr Zelenskyy halt attacks on Russian oil refineries and suggested he should consider stepping aside as Ukraine’s president, escalating a fight centered on securing more diesel supplies for the US ahead of the midterm elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 10, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Jackson and Collins Take the Floor in Maine
Two very different candidates make their final cases en route to Election Day.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Oct 11, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
MAP IT: DOJ illegal voting crackdown sweeps 17 states as razor-thin elections face scrutiny
The Justice Department charged 64 foreign nationals across 17 states with noncitizen voting and voter registration fraud in roughly five weeks.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 11, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump names Katie Bailey as White House legislative affairs director
President Trump on Saturday named Katie Bailey as the White House’s legislative affairs director, months after former director James Braid vacated the role ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Bailey, as deputy director, “has already delivered strong results” in ...
The Hill News
Oct 11, 2026 - thehill.com
Mullin spurns martyrdom concerns from livestreamed execution: ‘No one has to watch’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin rejected the idea that livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan could make him a martyr for his cause, saying those against the idea do not have to watch. Mullin told CBS News’s Face the Nation on Sunday that he sees no ...
Washington Examiner
Oct 11, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
California faces unlikely tax revolt amid billions in illegal immigrant healthcare costs
California Medicaid costs drive Gavin Newsom's new health insurance tax, but doctors and insurers sue claiming it violates Proposition 35.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 11, 2026 - foxnews.com
9 dead in mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, governor says
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah reportedly said, “I have not seen anything like this in my 28-plus years.” The post 9 dead in mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, governor says appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 10, 2026 - ms.now
New York's Controversial Anti-Swastika Law Turns Prosecutors Into Speech Police
Graffiti vandals are now being investigated for hate crimes.
Reason Magazine
Oct 11, 2026 - reason.com
Nonpartisan state Supreme Court elections are being put to the test in Montana
Montana’s voters are set to decide a ballot proposal that would enshrine nonpartisan judicial elections in the state constitution
ABC News: Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - abcnews.com
Billionaire Czech Premier’s ANO Party Weakens in Regional Vote
Support for ANO, the party of billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babis, weakened in regional elections held across the Czech Republic, mainly in larger cities.
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Vance Is Right About Socialism
Conservatives don’t have to debate on leftist terms. The post Vance Is Right About Socialism appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Oct 11, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel deal
Ukraine’s Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world," Trump said Saturday, a day after praising Russia’s Putin.
Politics
Oct 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Glucksmann Wins French Center-Left Primary to Run for President
Raphaël Glucksmann won the French center-left’s presidential primary, lifting the European Union lawmaker into next year’s race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron.
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com
9 people dead in Erie mass shooting
“They knew something was going on at that house."
The Hill News
Oct 10, 2026 - thehill.com
Midterms could decide Johnson’s fate as GOP fights to hold House
Questions surrounding Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) political future are in the spotlight after he floated the possibility of returning to Louisiana if Republicans lose the House in November. The GOP is facing harsh political headwinds ahead of Election Day, as Democrats seek to capitalize on voter...
The Hill News
Oct 10, 2026 - thehill.com
‘We need less point scoring’: What party conference season taught us about UK climate action
Tories plan to scrap low-carbon housebuilding, Greens back new nuclear reactors, and Labour put oil-drilling decisions on holdNew homes could be built without solar panels, heat pumps and high-grade insulation, leading to higher household bills if the Conservative party wins the next general electio...
Politics | The Guardian
Oct 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
US affordability tracker: the data that could decide the 2026 midterm elections
The FT is tracking changes to the cost of living that will affect American voters
US
Oct 11, 2026 - ft.com
Trump says he’d ‘love to see’ Fetterman join Republican Party: ‘He’s great’
President Donald Trump said he would “love to see” Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) cross the aisle and join the Republican Party as the freshman senator continues to quash suggestions that he flip parties. Fetterman has maintained that he plans to stay with the Democratic Party despite occasionally stepp...
Washington Examiner
Oct 11, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Bracing for the midterms, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Even as he makes a case that Republicans should win the midterm congressional elections, President Donald Trump is bracing for the fallout should they lose.
NBC News Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - nbcnews.com
In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat
In a highly competitive Washington congressional race, the incumbent Democrat has angered part of her party base and the Trump-backed Republican challenger faces backlash against the party in power.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - npr.org
The biggest problem with Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ investigation
It turns out that facts matter, especially when trying to transform Trump’s revenge fantasies into a compelling legal case. The post The biggest problem with Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ investigation a...
MS NOW
Oct 11, 2026 - ms.now
Mamdani likens plainclothes ICE officer to ‘mass shooter’ after NYC shooting
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani compared the plainclothes Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who opened fire during an immigration operation to a “mass shooter” following an ICE-involved shooting in the Big Apple last week. Speaking on MS Now, Mamdani criticized immigration enforcement f...
Washington Examiner
Oct 11, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific
The president also floated the idea of naming an ocean after himself.
Politics
Oct 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
HERO REMEMBERED: Texas Mourns Death of DPS Special Ops SSgt. Shelton After Valiant Cancer Battle
The Texas law enforcement community is in mourning following the death of Texas Special Operations Group (SOG) Staff Sergeant Sterling Matthias Shelton, who passed away on October 8, 2026. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) staff sergeant fought a courageous 15-month battle with aggressive ...
Breitbart News
Oct 10, 2026 - breitbart.com
Supreme Court climate case could bankrupt oil companies, send gas prices soaring, experts warn
Energy experts warn the Supreme Court's Suncor v. Boulder case could trigger thousands of climate liability lawsuits that raise gas prices.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
El Sayed attributes past criticism of Obama to ‘younger’ and ‘angry’ self
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed on Sunday blamed his past critiques of former President Barack Obama on his “younger” and “angry” self as the two are set to campaign together ahead of the midterm elections. In an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, el Sayed was asked if he had any r...
Washington Examiner
Oct 11, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
People smugglers are still profiting from small boats. Can the UK fix the crisis?
As ‘one in, one out’ scheme ends, refugees still want to cross the Channel despite French police aggression and hostile welcomesThe smuggler works quickly. Using a small shovel, he digs up a dinghy buried in a sand dune on a beach not far from Boulogne-sur-Mer, assembles it and affixes a motor in re...
Politics | The Guardian
Oct 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jacinda Ardern Breaks Political Silence to Support NZ Opposition
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who has largely stayed out of politics since leaving office more than three years ago, has broken her silence to drum up support for the Labour Party as it seeks to regain power at next month’s election.
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com
These are the voters who will decide the midterm elections
Move aside, “soccer moms.” Take our quiz to see which types of Americans will determine control of Congress in November.
Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new leader’ amid row with Zelenskyy over Russia diesel deal
The president slammed Zelenskyy a day after lifting sanctions on Russian fuel, prompting backlash from the Ukrainian leader and Democrats. The post Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new leader’ amid ro...
MS NOW
Oct 10, 2026 - ms.now
Trump's economic strategy resemble similar policies in East Asia
Much of the Trump administration's economic policy has been inspired by successful industrial policies successful in East Asia, including those of competitor, China. Will those policies work in the U.S.?
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 10, 2026 - npr.org
Trump says he will ‘make a decision’ on Hegseth plan to live-stream execution
The Pentagon has said a firing squad for the Fort Hood shooter is scheduled for Dec. 3. “By showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did,” the president said.
Politics
Oct 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Democrats are running on a scant agenda. Do they need more?
They lack a specific plan for governing, beyond turning back Trump and holding him accountable.
Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Darline Graham returns to the debate stage as GOP nerves hit overdrive
After conceding she’s “not that informed on national security,” Sen. Graham will debate Democrat Annie Andrews in South Carolina’s unexpectedly competitive race. The post Darline Graham returns to the...
MS NOW
Oct 11, 2026 - ms.now
Burnham faces questions over push to scrap photo ID voting requirement
Ministers reportedly seeking to halve time for Lords scrutiny of voting and donations changes amid election speculationAndy Burnham is facing questions over plans to speed up sweeping changes to Britain’s electoral system amid speculation that some of his closest advisers are pressing for an early g...
Politics | The Guardian
Oct 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
GOP sees House prospects grow bleaker as districts shift to blue
Less than a month out from the midterm elections, the landscape for House Republicans grows grimmer by the day. President Trump’s approval ratings are low and sinking. The GOP’s emergency redistricting campaign has fallen short of its goals. And the volatile economy has voters on edge and thirsty fo...
The Hill News
Oct 11, 2026 - thehill.com
China’s Gray-Zone Options Against Taiwan
Beijing could send a message by seizing an island claimed by Taipei. The post China’s Gray-Zone Options Against Taiwan appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Oct 11, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce
Harmeet Dhillon has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys, replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies, and used the division's enforcement powers to pursue the president's agenda.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - npr.org
35 years ago today, Anita Hill testified before Congress
Hill’s testimony was a watershed in the conversation about workplace sexual harassment. The Almanac uses photo archives to understand where we are by examining where we’ve been.
Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
India’s CJP Vows More Protests After Mass Detentions
India’s youth-led CJP vows to press ahead with protests demanding the resignation of the country’s top election official after its leaders were released from detention. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Trump announces immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire, but his recent deal easing Russian diesel exports drew sharp criticism from Kyiv.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 11, 2026 - foxnews.com
Roger Marshall, a Kansas Senator Facing Re-Election, Settles a Bakery Bill 6 Years Later
Senator Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican in a difficult race, paid an old campaign debt for cookies, muffins and brownies after a baker’s story went viral online.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - nytimes.com
Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine
Defence secretary backs Ukrainian president and says priority is to maintain western unity over Russia conflictBritain stands behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the defence secretary has said, after Donald Trump called for the Ukrainian president to be replaced and the US announced a controversial agreemen...
Politics | The Guardian
Oct 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations
The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - npr.org
Politics chat: Trump announces fuel deal with Russia. What does it mean for sanctions?
President Trump announced a deal to import Russian fuel to the U.S. We look at what this means for the sanctions he recently signed off on against Russia, as well as the U.S.'s support for Ukraine.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - npr.org
Arizona’s GOP keeps embracing election deniers who lose. It could happen again.
Alexander Kolodin made his political career by championing challenges to the 2020 results. Now he’s running to lead his state’s elections.
Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" in N.H. race
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, who's running to represent New Hampshire in the Senate, said that "we're taking nothing for granted" as Election Day approaches, amid a "tough race" in the Granite State.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Oct 11, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Extended interview: Steve Bannon
In this extended conversation, political strategist and podcaster Steve Bannon talks with "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel about populist and nationalist politics in the U.S. and abroad; the ground game of Democratic Socialists and prospects for the 2026 midterms; Trumpism and election...
Politics - CBSNews.com
Oct 11, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Flock executive defends crime-fighting cameras as ACLU attorney questions company's motives amid backlash
Flock Safety touts dramatically higher crime clearance rates in cities using its cameras, but the ACLU raises serious privacy and constitutional concerns.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 11, 2026 - foxnews.com
The Trump administration’s use of an anti-trans slur is a warning of what comes next
History has shown us that authoritarian leaders facing political trouble don't moderate their attacks on marginalized communities. They double down. The post The Trump administration’s use of an anti-...
MS NOW
Oct 11, 2026 - ms.now
Christa Pike discharged from hospital, 10 days after failed execution
Pike, who survived an execution attempt in Tennessee, has been moved to a rehabilitation center, according to her attorneys and the Tennessee Department of Correction.
Politics
Oct 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump Calls for Zelenskyy to Step Aside
Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Catherine Lucey tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump is escalating pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling for new leadership in Kyiv and demanding an end to Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. Speaking wi...
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Foreign Policy Takes Center Stage in Midterm Races
Republican Strategist Leslie Shedd and Democratic Strategist Ravi Gupta join hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss how the Iran war, Russian diesel agreement and tariffs on Canada are shaping the midterm elections as voters remain concerned about rising living c...
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com
President talks 'Trump Ocean,' trades jokes with Tennessee crowd as Kid Rock kicks off sprawling rally
Trump called Iranian leaders "crazy" and floated renaming an ocean after himself during a wide-ranging Tennessee rally with Kid Rock opening.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 10, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump Has Been Trampling Free Speech for More Than 40 Years—and It Keeps Getting Worse
The president stands out from his modern predecessors by openly displaying his contempt for the First Amendment.
Reason Magazine
Oct 11, 2026 - reason.com
Hollywood jobs flee overseas as Congress scrambles to stop production exodus — with Trump's blessing
A bipartisan bill aims to create a federal film tax credit to stop movie and TV production from fleeing overseas to Europe and Canada.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 11, 2026 - foxnews.com
Minnesota GOP chair blasts progressive group over KKK-themed sign shown during Black House speaker's remarks
Sunrise Movement Twin Cities said it disrupted a Minnesota Republican Party fundraiser, displaying a "RepubliKKKan Party" banner during Lisa Demuth's remarks.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 11, 2026 - foxnews.com
Yes, it’s been a tough week for the Greens: but don’t lose sight of how we’re transforming British politics | Zack Polanski
We must now have unity and a discussion about party democracy. And let me be clear: as leader, I will never tolerate antisemitismWhen I stood for leader of the Greens in 2025, our party was at a crossroads. The transformative leadership of Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay had taken us to an electoral ...
Politics | The Guardian
Oct 11, 2026 - theguardian.com
Slammed on the brakes to save a life? Your insurance app just penalized you
To a consumer dealing with inflation, the pitch sounds great: download an app, let your insurer track your driving, and watch your premium drop. Major carriers present usage-based insurance as a fair system that lets safe drivers escape expensive, generalized risk pools. Yet a different reality is e...
Washington Examiner
Oct 11, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised
ABC News: Politics
Oct 11, 2026 - abcnews.com
DOJ investigating five TV networks over White House pool coverage
The agency said the probe seeks to determine whether Fox News, CNN, ABC, CBS and NBC violated antitrust laws. It marks a sharp escalation in the Trump administration’s use of its powers against perceived enemies in the press.