Political News For 2026-10-19
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 66 articles from 17 sites. We chose these from 1518 articles found on 40 sites.
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France’s Macron vows to hold accountable those who ‘sought to bring down the Republic’
The French president expressed “anger” and “shame” over nationwide violent protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. The post France’s Macron vows to hold accountable those ...
MS NOW
Oct 18, 2026 - ms.now
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections
President Trump on Sunday endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he seeks another term less than a week before Israel holds its elections. Trump directed a Truth Social post to “the Great People of Israel” and called “Bibi” Netanyahu “a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greate...
The Hill News
Oct 18, 2026 - thehill.com
Pro-Israel leader warns Democrats failing to condemn ‘vicious Jew haters’ in Congress
Democratic Sen.-nominee Abdul El-Sayed's refusal to call Iran a bigger threat than Israel at a Michigan Senate debate alarmed ZOA's Morton Klein.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 18, 2026 - foxnews.com
Liberal-city resident hesitates when pressed on beliefs: 'I hadn't really thought about socialism that way'
Fox News Digital hit the streets of Portland, Maine, where residents offered sharply divided views on socialism, wealth inequality and capitalism.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 18, 2026 - foxnews.com
Troy Jackson ‘not going to apologize’ for telling Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ at debate
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Sunday said he has no plans to apologize to his opponent, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), after telling the incumbent to “shut up” during a recent debate. Speaking with CNN’s Dana Bash, Jackson was asked about an incident during the fourth and final Senate ...
Washington Examiner
Oct 18, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Trump backs Netanyahu for reelection, says Israeli PM critical ally against Iran
President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, praising the longtime leader as a critical American ally in the war against Iran and warning his exit could leave the United States shouldering more of the conflict. In a lengthy Truth Social post add...
Washington Examiner
Oct 18, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Who Should Defend Democracy?
Matt Zwolinski responds to my critique of his earlier article on libertarianism and democracy.
Reason Magazine
Oct 17, 2026 - reason.com
Bessent says ‘no one has been tougher’ on Russian sanctions than Trump
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sweeping Russian tariffs and sanctions enacted by the bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, proclaiming “no one has been tougher” than the commander in chief. Bessent appeared on NBC News’s Meet...
Washington Examiner
Oct 18, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
California diners are cutting back as costs soar — but restaurant owner reveals one trend that's booming
Happy hour business jumped from roughly 8% to nearly 30% of sales at a San Diego restaurant group as California diners hunt for cheaper meals.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 17, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump’s approval rating hits record low as GOP faces midterm reckoning
And as the president’s approval hits an all-time low, new polls show voters siding with Democrats. The post Trump’s approval rating hits record low as GOP faces midterm reckoning appeared first on MS ...
MS NOW
Oct 18, 2026 - ms.now
Wright says Trump administration has not broken promise to lower gas prices amid Iran war
Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday said the Trump administration has not broken its promise to lower gas prices as the Iran war stretches into its eighth month. CNN’s Dana Bash asked Wright on “State of the Union” about his predictions early in the conflict that gas prices would decline “within...
The Hill News
Oct 18, 2026 - thehill.com
The DOJ is harassing California officials who are protecting the right to vote
The Trump administration is demanding, without evidence, the state review a 20,000-person list of “likely noncitizens.” The post The DOJ is harassing California officials who are protecting the right ...
MS NOW
Oct 18, 2026 - ms.now
Anti-party, anti-politician candidates surge in midterms
In red states and blue, unconventional candidates are downplaying — or even disowning — party labels to tap into voters' deep disdain for Washington.Why it matters: They might not all win, but the sheer number of political outsiders connecting with voters tells us something about the electorate: It'...
Axios
Oct 18, 2026 - axios.com
Zimbabwe Ruling Party Picks Mnangagwa as Candidate for 2030 Vote
Zimbabwe’s ruling party has picked President Emmerson Mnangagwa as its candidate for the 2030 national presidential election, a vote that will be conducted in parliament under the country’s revised electoral system.
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Concerning economic data pose issues for GOP down midterm stretch
Recent data paints a bleak picture of the economy, lending Republicans another blow as midterm early-voting is underway. Annual inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose from 3.4 percent in August to 3.7 percent in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Wednesd...
The Hill News
Oct 17, 2026 - thehill.com
10/18: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," with two weeks and two days to go before Election Day, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins to discuss the latest polling out of Texas. Plus, a conversation with Florida's Democratic Senate candidate Angie N...
Politics - CBSNews.com
Oct 18, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Reelection as Israeli Leader
US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following months of increasing strain between the two leaders.
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition
Farmers and ranchers have supported President Trump for a decade. But the war in Iran, tariffs and other administration policies have soured some on the G.O.P.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
President Donald Trump has endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for late in his reelection campaign
ABC News: Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - abcnews.com
Shabana Mahmood to hold talks with EU over law enforcement cooperation
UK home secretary’s meeting comes after PM said he wanted to rejoin European law enforcement databasesThe UK home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, will meet the EU’s home affairs commissioner on Monday for further talks just days after Andy Burnham said he wanted to rejoin European law enforcement databa...
Politics | The Guardian
Oct 18, 2026 - theguardian.com
The nine key races that will decide who controls the Senate, and where they stand
Democrats eye multiple paths to flip the Senate majority as six toss-up races across Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Ohio and Texas shape Election Day.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 18, 2026 - foxnews.com
Libertarianism and Democracy Revisited - A Rejoinder to Matt Zwolinski
We agree on many key points, but have a few notable differences.
Reason Magazine
Oct 17, 2026 - reason.com
Minnesota Senate race takes bizarre turn after dark family history uncovered
Minnesota Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's grandfather spent decades in psychiatric custody and was suspected in multiple killings, records show.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 17, 2026 - foxnews.com
Rep. Pappas Says New Hampshire Race Is Not in the Bag
Rep. Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in New Hampshire, tells Bloomberg This Weekend that his race against former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu remains highly competitive despite Democratic optimism heading into the midterm elections. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina R...
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Rahm Emanuel tries out a new primary lane: Democratic ‘consultant in chief’
Rahm Emanuel isn’t waiting for the 2028 presidential race to officially begin. The former congressman turned White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor and U.S. ambassador to Japan has been making the rounds in South Carolina, the first state on the Democratic presidential primary calendar. For the ...
The Hill News
Oct 17, 2026 - thehill.com
He Campaigned for the East Cleveland Mayor's Opponent. Then Police Came for His Truck.
A federal court recently revived William Fambrough's lawsuit, which alleges city officials—including then-Mayor Brandon King—retaliated against him for his speech.
Reason Magazine
Oct 18, 2026 - reason.com
GOP Rep. Scott Perry narrowly behind in Pennsylvania reelection bid: Poll
A new poll of a key Pennsylvania battleground district shows incumbent Rep. Scott Perry (R) narrowly trailing his Democratic opponent. The new Susquehanna Polling and Research survey, released Saturday, shows Perry trailing former news anchor Janelle Stelson (D) by three points, 49 percent to 46 per...
The Hill News
Oct 17, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump tells France ‘close your borders’ as police arrest 1,800 in violent protests
President Donald Trump on Sunday urged France to secure its borders to “people with hatred in their hearts” as protests throughout the country rage, with police arresting approximately 1,800 people in the violent demonstrations. “France is burning!” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “The immigratio...
Washington Examiner
Oct 18, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up
Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Oct 18, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Poll: Americans are anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with Trump ahead of the midterms
Weeks ahead of Election Day, 71% of U.S. adults think the country is on the “wrong track.”
NBC News Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - nbcnews.com
Michigan Democrat confirms sister-in-law's terror watchlist lawsuit days before Obama campaign appearance
Abdul El-Sayed acknowledged his sister-in-law's involvement in a federal terrorist watchlist lawsuit, days before former President Barack Obama campaigns with him.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 17, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election
The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - nytimes.com
Republicans suddenly aren’t interested in debating their opponents
They’re spending millions on ads, but won’t stand on a stage where they could be challenged. The post Republicans suddenly aren’t interested in debating their opponents appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 18, 2026 - ms.now
Politics chat: Zelenskyy on Trump, Democrats bring in the money for midterms
From Russia to AI to Iran, President Trump has taken political stances that put him at odds with much of the electorate.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - npr.org
Trump: California officials will ‘go to jail’ if state ignores DOJ voter roll suit
President Trump reupped the Justice Department’s (DOJ) warning that California officials could face criminal charges if they include the mail-in ballots of the over 200,000 people the federal government identified as potential non-U.S. citizens in their midterm election count. “They will all go to j...
The Hill News
Oct 17, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump says Netanyahu needs to be re-elected, or else US will have to 'finish the job’ against Iran alone
Trump called Benjamin Netanyahu a "great warrior" and urged Israeli voters to back Likud in the Oct. 27 Knesset elections amid the war on Iran.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 18, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump once questioned Obama's citizenship. Now Obama is speaking out for Ilhan Omar.
Former President Barack Obama issued a forceful denunciation of the Trump administration's legal pursuit of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar over suspicions she fraudulently obtained U.S. citizenship decades ago, an allegation the Minnesota lawmaker has called "disgusting lies."Why it matters: Obama — who...
Axios
Oct 18, 2026 - axios.com
Top takeaways from JD Vance town hall: Costly gas, DC corruption, immigration hot takes and the war
JD Vance defended Trump administration policies on gas prices, Iran's nuclear program, and H-1B visas while blasting Abdul El-Sayed at a CBS town hall.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 17, 2026 - foxnews.com
AI Debt Boom Faces Bond Market Reality Check
PIMCO Market Strategist and Portfolio Manager Tony Crescenzi tells Bloomberg This Weekend that rising US interest costs and the selloff in CoreWeave debt show how bond investors are imposing greater discipline on borrowers, particularly companies with less certain cash flows. Speaking with hosts Dav...
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Feds probing suspicious letters to election officials, lawmakers
Federal investigators said they are looking into suspicious letters containing unknown substances that were mailed to state election officials and congressional offices.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Oct 17, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bid
Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Oct 18, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Building a Better World?
A new book lays out how progressives would reshape U.S. strategy. The post Building a Better World? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Oct 18, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Starshield Dispute Exposes US Ukraine Divide
Bloomberg News National Security Team Leader Wendy Benjaminson tells Bloomberg This Weekend that Ukraine uses SpaceX’s Starshield and Starlink systems for critical military operations, as questions remain over what caused recent restrictions and whether they were deliberate. Speaking with hosts Davi...
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Decades-old GOP winning streaks are suddenly at risk
Democrats are running surprisingly competitive races in traditionally Republican territory across the country this midterm election cycle, and it's putting GOP winning streaks at risk that stretch as far back as the 1930s.Why it matters: Democrats hope ending political droughts in states such as Kan...
Axios
Oct 18, 2026 - axios.com
Trump Warns California Election Officials of Jail Time if They Let Noncitizens Vote
President Donald Trump promised jail for California officials who don’t heed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) warning that they will be criminally charged if they include the mail-in ballots of the some 200,000 people reportedly identified as potential noncitizens in their midterm election tallies....
Breitbart News
Oct 17, 2026 - breitbart.com
Greensboro, NC students protest the absence of early voting sites on campus
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to North Carolina A&T student Shia Rozier about disappointment with early voting sites in Greensboro.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - npr.org
With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters
Rep. María Elvira Salazar filmed an ad warning the president that he's "gone too far" on immigration. It reflected concern among some Republicans that their gains with Latino voters could be at risk.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - npr.org
Wright calls Trump's diesel deal a peace incentive. Rubio says Russia would sell anyway.
President Trump's top aides offered sharply different explanations this weekend of his Russian diesel deal amid a barrage of bipartisan criticism calling the move a gift to Russia.Why it matters: Oil, gas and petroleum products help finance Russia's war on Ukraine, and Trump's moves are bringing rif...
Axios
Oct 18, 2026 - axios.com
Trump tells Axios why he endorsed Netanyahu's reelection
President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, just nine days before Israel's Oct. 27 elections. Why it matters: Trump's decision to weigh in nine days ahead of the election could give Netanyahu a boost at a critical moment in the Israeli leader's fight for political s...
Axios
Oct 18, 2026 - axios.com
Trump defers federal diesel taxes to help farmers, but states issue warnings
President Trump's executive order deferring federal taxes on diesel is aimed at helping farmers but it's more complicated than it sounds and states are warning drivers they may owe taxes later.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - npr.org
Democrats’ Tejano star sings to swing South Texas
Bobby Pulido is trying to flip a district that’s slipped from Democrats. The Tejano singer might be the answer to winning culturally conservative Latino voters.
Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky
ABC News: Politics
Oct 17, 2026 - abcnews.com
France Faces Unrest Over Rising Living Costs
Bloomberg News Reporter Gaspard Sebag tells Bloomberg This Weekend that nationwide protests over the cost of living and public services have descended into violence in parts of France, adding to pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s government. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini,...
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - bloomberg.com
In Michigan, consumer sentiment is pessimistic before midterms
Due to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost any other time in modern history. CBS News spoke with Michiganders to find out how the economy is playing on the minds of voters.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Oct 18, 2026 - cbsnews.com
America’s $40 trillion debt is coming for your wallet
As the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion during Donald Trump's second term, critics warned that escalating interest payments and inflation are eroding public services and devaluing the dollar.
The Hill News
Oct 17, 2026 - thehill.com
Becoming a lawyer could get cheaper and faster under looming Trump admin shakeup
As the Trump admin weighs stripping the American Bar Association's law school accrediting arm of federal recognition, experts say the move could open the door to new types of legal education.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 18, 2026 - foxnews.com
What role does the White House Press Secretary play in the Trump era?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Adm. John Kirby, who had spokesperson roles in the Obama and Biden administrations, about the utility of the role of the White House Press Secretary.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - npr.org
Can Scott Colom win Mississippi Senate? Warnock is making a big bet on it.
Warnock is testing a “new kind of Southern strategy” for the Democratic Party.
Politics
Oct 18, 2026 - politico.com
2026 Midterms: How is consumer sentiment affecting voters?
Due to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost any other time in modern history. With the 2026 midterm elections just weeks away, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes traveled to Michigan to find out ...
Politics - CBSNews.com
Oct 18, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Trump Faces Widening GOP Backlash Over Russia Sanctions Waiver
Republican lawmakers, including some of the president’s strongest allies on Capitol Hill, blasted Donald Trump for waiving new tariffs and sanctions on Russia, prompting the president to defend himself against members of his own party.
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 17, 2026 - bloomberg.com
‘No Kings’ protesters spurn organizers' rules: ‘This is as partisan as you can get’
Protesters at official No Kings events openly urged voters to "vote blue" and elect Democrats, directly contradicting organizers' nonpartisan rules.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 17, 2026 - foxnews.com
Mamdani praised over move to dismantle controversial NYC industry — but insiders say there’s more to the story
Horse carriage drivers say Zohran Mamdani's ban threatens their livelihoods, family legacies, and nearly $400,000 medallion investments in New York City.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 18, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
President Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, as he seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.