Political News For 2026-10-21
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 129 articles from 26 sites. We chose these from 1495 articles found on 40 sites.
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Washington Examiner, Bloomberg Politics, Latest Political News on Fox News, The Hill News, American Enterprise Institute – AEI, The Dispatch, The Christian Science Monitor | Politics, NPR Topics: Politics, Reason Magazine, NYT > U.S. > Politics, Politics | Vox, Axios, MS NOW, The American Conservative, Politics, Politics - CBSNews.com, Politics | The Guardian, US, The Bulwark, Semafor, Commentary Magazine, ABC News: Politics, ProPublica, RealClearPolitics - Homepage, NBC News Politics, BBC News.
Abandoning Ukraine won’t fix Republicans’ midterm problems
Control of the House and Senate is rapidly slipping out of grasp for the Republican Party in the November midterm elections. With rising fuel costs at the top of voters’ minds, President Trump has committed to a questionable last resort: scapegoating Ukraine.
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Cook Political Report shifts Minnesota Senate race toward GOP while South Carolina race moves left
Election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Minnesota’s Senate race toward GOP nominee Michele Tafoya on Tuesday, while shifting two other Senate races in favor of of Democrats in Mississippi and South Carolina. The forecaster moved Minnesota’s Senate race from “Likely Democrat” to “Leans Demo...
Washington Examiner
Oct 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Midterm Politics Played Into Clarity Failure: Rettig
Rebecca Rettig, COO and chief legal officer of Jito Labs, joins Scarlet Fu and James Seyffart on "Bloomberg Crypto." They discuss crypto's role 2026 US midterm elections and how recent regulatory innovation exemptions have lessoned the impact of the Clarity Act failing. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Vance declines to offer endorsement in Netanyahu election
Vice President Vance said he was “not getting involved” on Monday when asked if he endorses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection. “I’m not anti-endorsing him. I’m not pro-endorsing him,” he said during an interview on 2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin on Air Force Two. The question...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Innovation Exemptions Change Crypto Politics
Bloomberg Intelligence's Dushyant Shahrawat joins Scarlet Fu and James Seyffart on "Bloomberg Crypto." They discuss crypto's role 2026 US midterm elections and how recent regulatory innovation exemptions have lessoned the impact of the Clarity Act failing. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Iran, China & Russia Look to Seize on Election Opportunity, Says Mara Rudman
Mara Rudman, senior fellow at the University of Virginia's Miller Center and former US State Department official, said that one of the challenges facing the United States is that President Trump sees himself as 'part of the club' of leaders including Putin and Xi. Rudman said that countries like Ira...
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Putin wants Xi at the Ukraine negotiating table with Trump. Here’s why
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reported plans of a trilateral summit between his country, the United States, and China highlight the influence of Beijing on the four and a half year conflict. Putin floated the idea of the meeting in a phone call with President Donald Trump earlier this month, pe...
Washington Examiner
Oct 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
3 Reasons To Cancel This Year's 3.6% Social Security Boost
Or at least change how the cost-of-living adjustment is calculated.
Reason Magazine
Oct 19, 2026 - reason.com
Fox News Power Rankings: Trump country at a crossroads
Rural voters are wavering on the GOP as cost of living, unemployment and AI data centers reshape the political landscape in heartland states.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
JB Pritzker’s midterm strategy wins the attention of Black and Hispanic Democrats
The Illinois governor is boosting candidates in early states and cultivating relationships with Black and Hispanic officials ahead of a possible 2028 run.
Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - politico.com
The Feds Turn to Big Data to Fight Fraud
Congress and the administration should ensure such interoperability applies to permanent programs and temporary programs created in response to recessions, which were widely abused during the pandemic. For example, the Department of Labor admitted in August 2023 that the federal Pandemic Unemploymen...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Oct 19, 2026 - aei.org
Virginia sanctuary county ignores 1,670 detainer requests over 2 years, House Judiciary Committee finds
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office ignored over 1,670 ICE detainers, releasing criminal illegal immigrants, a House Judiciary Committee report alleges.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.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 19, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, and as President Trump floats restarting the Iran war.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Oct 20, 2026 - cbsnews.com
JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms
Vice President JD Vance has declined to endorse Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection a day after President Donald Trump endorsed the embattled Israeli leader
ABC News: Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - abcnews.com
Melania Trump Announces White House Women’s Health Initiative
The effort comes as Republicans are struggling to win over female voters two weeks before the midterm elections.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Second Amendment Roundup: Saving Lives at Silver Rail Elementary
After School District bans licensed pistols, license holder saves children.
Reason Magazine
Oct 20, 2026 - reason.com
Warnock says Democrats are doing ‘barely enough’ in the South. He wants more.
The Georgia senator is pushing his party to invest in long-shot Southern Senate races. Asked about 2028, he didn’t rule anything out. The post Warnock says Democrats are doing ‘barely enough’ in the S...
MS NOW
Oct 20, 2026 - ms.now
7 in 10 doubt Trump would accept GOP losses in midterms: Survey
A new poll shows that most Americans surveyed doubt President Trump will accept the midterm election results if Republicans sustain losses in Congress and lose their majority. The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that 70 percent of respondents are not confident Trump will accept the results...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Republicans see shrinking boost from redistricting
House Republicans are quietly scaling back hopes for the 10-seat boost they sought from redistricting nationwide, amid a souring political climate and polls showing a collapse in GOP support among Latino voters in Texas and Florida.Why it matters: On their down days, Republicans privately worry that...
Axios
Oct 20, 2026 - axios.com
Trump Administration Sued Over 50% Tariffs on Canadian Products
The Trump administration is being sued over the president’s imposition of 50% tariffs on an array of Canadian goods.
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Federal judge sides with Republicans on North Carolina’s new mail-in ballot restrictions
A federal judge on Monday denied an attempt to block stricter standards for mail-in ballots in North Carolina, marking a blow to Democratic-affiliated efforts to reverse Republican-backed changes to the election process made earlier this year. Last month, the North Carolina State Board of Elections ...
Washington Examiner
Oct 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Do Democrats Have Inflated Expectations for the Midterms?
Democrats are hungry for a blue wave in the November election, and a series of recent polls has them thinking they could pull off victories in some deeply red territory that would have seemed unthinkable a few months ago.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Oct 20, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
These Conservatives Fought an Ill-Fated War, but Recovered and Won the Next Election
J.D. Vance could learn a thing or two from Harold Macmillan. The post These Conservatives Fought an Ill-Fated War, but Recovered and Won the Next Election appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Oct 20, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Top Trump ally warns Republican Party 'dead' if it loses key voting bloc ahead of midterms
A top Senate Republican warns the GOP could be "dead as a party" if working-class voters abandon Republicans over economy and gas price woes.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Manchin: Matthew McConaughey ‘absolutely so accurate’ on independents
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Monday said actor Matthew McConaughey was “absolutely so accurate” in his premidterm election message calling on Americans to choose independent candidates who will help bring Congress back to the political center. “He is absolutely so accurate,” Manchin told “Th...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump set to return to Texas for midterm rally
President Trump will head back to Texas exactly one week before Election Day, underscoring the competitive nature of the red state’s battleground races. The Republican National Committee announced Monday that Trump will campaign in Waco, Texas, on Oct. 27. The trip will mark Trump’s third visit to t...
The Hill News
Oct 19, 2026 - thehill.com
Corruption is finally breaking through to voters this time
According to a Washington Post-ABC News poll, including a substantial minority of Republicans, almost two-thirds of Americans believe President Donald Trump is using the presidency for personal profit. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images This past January, when the New York Times asked President Donal...
Politics | Vox
Oct 20, 2026 - vox.com
Is Europe Doomed?
Shocking scenes out of France show a continent in crisis. The post Is Europe Doomed? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Oct 20, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Trump’s latest example of antisemitic rhetoric was hardly his first
The president occasionally expresses bewilderment over his lack of support among Jewish voters. Why he finds this confusing is a mystery. The post Trump’s latest example of antisemitic rhetoric was ha...
MS NOW
Oct 20, 2026 - ms.now
On the streets with Dr Oz as surprise fraud crackdown sends daycare directors scrambling
Dr. Mehmet Oz personally confronted staff at two Queens senior care centers over suspicious Medicaid billing, wheelchair charges and attendance records.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Dimon says US economy ‘booming,’ but warns about ‘inflationary’ events
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in an interview published Monday that the U.S. economy, while performing well, has to fend off “inflationary” events. “The American economy is kind of booming right now. It’s good times,” Dimon told Alan Murray of The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute. Dimo...
The Hill News
Oct 19, 2026 - thehill.com
The AI industry’s race for influence includes $100 million in campaign cash
Leading AI companies have set up political action committees to support both Republican and Democratic candidates in the midterm elections. The effort by Anthropic and OpenAI comes as Congress faces calls to regulate the industry.
The Christian Science Monitor | Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - csmonitor.com
Voters prepare to weigh-in on Trump's economy as costs continue to surge
Gas prices surged 9.1% in September as consumer prices rose 3.7% annually, putting Trump's promise to lower costs to the test before midterms.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Trump on the campaign trail is a double-edged sword for Republicans: Joe Concha
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said President Donald Trump’s presence on the campaign trail both helps and hurts Republican candidates. “It seems that Republican voters are much more energized than maybe they were a month ago,” Concha said Monday on Fox Business’s Varney & Company. “Then, ...
Washington Examiner
Oct 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
A Texas Lawsuit Dubiously Accuses Students for Life of Violating the State's Abortion Pill Restrictions
The case, styled as a critique of the state's "vigilante" statute, aims to punish anti-abortion activists for constitutionally protected advocacy.
Reason Magazine
Oct 19, 2026 - reason.com
Winery owned by Ilhan Omar's husband shuttered due to fraud, James Comer says
Tim Mynett's winery eStCru allegedly sold empty barrels to investors, James Comer says, as Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a federal citizenship probe.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Universal Mail-In Voting and Civic Responsibility
A few days ago, an oversize envelope showed up from the District of Columbia Board of Elections. On the front were the words, “Official Absentee Balloting Material.” I was taken aback. True, I had been waiting for an envelope because the upcoming election is the first in which I will have been regis...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Oct 19, 2026 - aei.org
What’s the future for the Green party? Should it be ecosocialism? | Joe Todd
The party must aspire to be more than a Labour pressure group. It should offer a vision for radical reform – and ways to implement itIt’s a strange time to be a Green. We have just held our largest conference ever, but it was overshadowed by a controversial motion that was attacked by the media as r...
Politics | The Guardian
Oct 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
Between the coasts, populist Democrats see room to reclaim lost ground in red states
In parts of the Great Plains and Midwest, Democrats are betting that harnessing anger at corporate power and both parties might succeed when voters believe the economy and government are not working.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 19, 2026 - npr.org
Family Dramaswamy
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Commentary Magazine
Oct 20, 2026 - commentary.org
Abandoning racial justice won’t save our democracy — reimagining elections will
It is time to think big, think boldly and start reimagining elections that work for the people, not the politicians.
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
El-Sayed pushes back at Republicans who judge him because he ‘might pray differently’
The president on Thursday night accused the Democrat of having ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Semafor
Oct 20, 2026 - semafor.com
Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day
Poll chaplains and lay peacekeepers have maintained a calm presence over the last few election cycles
ABC News: Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - abcnews.com
A Tale of Two Generals
This is a tale of two generals—a general and admiral, to be specific. The general is Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the admiral is Brad Cooper, the commander of US Central Command. Both are officers with decades in the profession of arms: Caine has 36 years of service, Cooper ...
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Oct 19, 2026 - aei.org
Rogers argues El-Sayed is vulnerable with 2 traditionally Democratic blocs as Obama heads to Michigan
Mike Rogers argues Abdul El-Sayed may lose Black and Jewish voters in Michigan's Senate race during a Sean Hannity town hall on key demographics.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Cook Political Report shifts 2 Senate races toward Democrats, 1 toward GOP
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Tuesday moved Minnesota’s Senate race from likely to lean Democrat, while also moving South Carolina’s Senate seat from likely Republican to lean Republican. The moves give each party something to be hopeful about in the homestretch t...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Will the Midterm Elections Be Secure?
The Dispatch Podcast goes live.
The Dispatch
Oct 20, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Trump announces $8B relief program for farmers
President Trump announced Monday that a new $8 billion program will help provide temporary relief to farmers during the harvest season. Trump announced the Harvest Fuel Relief Program during a rally in Kansas stumping for GOP Sen. Roger Marshall, who is running for reelection in a competitive race a...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Rogers warns Michigan voters against El-Sayed’s ‘extreme’ agenda ahead of election
Mike Rogers warned Michigan voters against Abdul El-Sayed’s agenda while touting his campaign’s momentum during a town hall with Sean Hannity.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 19, 2026 - foxnews.com
Watch live: Trump heads to Kansas as GOP fights to hold Senate
President Trump heads to Kansas on Monday evening as Republicans look to shore up support in an unexpectedly competitive Senate race with just two weeks until the midterm elections. Trump is expected to rally voters for incumbent Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall (R), who faces a challenge from Democrat Ad...
The Hill News
Oct 19, 2026 - thehill.com
GOP Could Hold Senate 52-48 by Outperforming Polls Again
Democrats shouldn't be measuring the drapes yet, as we've seen in elections past.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Oct 20, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
Netanyahu’s Agenda Will Survive Whether or Not He Wins Election
The Jewish state’s longest-serving leader risks losing this month’s election, but Netanyahu has already reshaped Israeli politics in his image. The security doctrine he champions — opposition to a Palestinian state, stifling Iran’s nuclear ambitions, stationing troops in neighboring countries to neu...
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Bush family royalty backs Democrat in battle to flip Texas blue
Barbara Bush donated $2,500 to a PAC supporting James Talarico's Texas Senate race against Ken Paxton, using her real name in public FEC filings.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
California Says Non-Citizen Voting Suit Borders on ‘Absurd’
California asked a judge to deny a Trump administration request to make the state set aside mail-in ballots of 20,000 suspected non-citizens, saying the lawsuit is at best a “reckless political stunt” in the run-up to the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Dems float Hegseth’s ouster in lame-duck defense battle
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Dems float Hegseth’s ouster in lame-duck defense battle Senate Democrats are quietly floating the ouster of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the midterms as the polit...
The Hill News
Oct 19, 2026 - thehill.com
The Movement: Paris is burning. The American right is watching.
Protests and riots in France have become the latest Republican talking point in the U.S. as the party makes a last-ditch effort to tie Democrats to immigration and socialism two weeks out from the midterm elections. Protesters, largely high school students, first took to the streets earlier this mon...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Older Americans brace for higher healthcare costs
Burden of inflation on seniors is set to worsen as US health insurers raise prices
US
Oct 20, 2026 - ft.com
France could face even worse destruction with second weekend of planned riots, State Dept warns
An internal State Department document warns antifascist protests near Marine Le Pen's National Rally congress in Orléans could spark new unrest.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Bannon ‘not wild’ about Trump endorsing Netanyahu
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon said Monday he’s “not wild” about President Trump endorsing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election next week. Trump on Sunday called the prime minister “Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition, including ...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns
The Justice Department has charged 28 people in California with voting crimes as Election Day nears. And, TikTok staff raised child safety concerns with executives, who failed to act, court records show.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - npr.org
JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu despite Trump's strong backing
Vice President JD Vance said he will not weigh in on Israel's upcoming election after Trump threw his support behind Netanyahu's reelection bid.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 19, 2026 - foxnews.com
Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election
Vance, who campaigned for ousted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán this spring, said he endorses American candidates.
NBC News Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - nbcnews.com
France riots become Republican midterm boogeyman
As the French right-wing National Rally is seizing on fiery protests in the country for its pre-election pitch, so are President Trump and his Republican allies in the U.S.The big picture: The Trump administration has used the unrest, which began over education grievances, to bolster its messaging o...
Axios
Oct 20, 2026 - axios.com
France's Welfare State Is Finally Imploding
Plus: Trump's tariffs lose support among his own voters, a five-day White House press secretary, and Elizabeth Warren's crusade against corporate mergers
Reason Magazine
Oct 19, 2026 - reason.com
French far right looks to capitalize on unrest
The clear favorite in April’s presidential elections, Marine Le Pen and her party blamed the centrist government for being “soft on crime” and vowed to “restore order” following this weekend’s riots.
Semafor
Oct 19, 2026 - semafor.com
How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation
The post How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Oct 20, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes
President Trump urged New Mexico to rename itself "New America," claiming the change would boost home values and incomes, while taking a swipe at state elections.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 19, 2026 - foxnews.com
China ties suspected in sprawling California pot operations as GOP urges FBI probe
Rep. James Gallagher urged FBI Director Kash Patel to crack down on illegal marijuana cultivation in Siskiyou County allegedly tied to Chinese organized crime.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Why Democrats are pushing their donors to care more about state legislative races
The party has long suffered a disadvantage in a critical battleground, one that’s become even more important amid Trump-era redistricting.
Semafor
Oct 20, 2026 - semafor.com
Sabato’s Crystal Ball changes 28 House race ratings, pushing Democrats past 218 seats
Sabato’s Crystal Ball changed the ratings for 28 House races on Tuesday, pushing the number of seats that are rated “leans Democratic” past 218. The changes come two weeks before the midterm elections, which will determine whether Democrats retake control of the House from Republicans. Right now, th...
Washington Examiner
Oct 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Black Voters Bear Brunt of GOP’s Midterm Redistricting Efforts
Mid-decade redistricting battles are having an outsized impact on Black voters, who are more likely to have been shifted into new congressional districts in order to create more safe seats for Republicans ahead of the US midterm elections.
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Why the Trump administration is fighting over a golf course
A golfer plays on the course at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, DC, on October 19, 2026. | Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Sub...
Politics | Vox
Oct 19, 2026 - vox.com
Georgia hits 1 million early votes as state sees 12% increase since 2022 elections
Over 1 million voters have already cast their midterm ballots in Georgia this year as the purple state is one week into its early voting period. Compared with the 2022 midterm elections, the Peach State has seen a 12% increase in ballots cast in the 2026 elections, according to data released by Geor...
Washington Examiner
Oct 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Talarico skips Bernie Sanders rally in Texas, campaigns separately as Senate race heats up
James Talarico held a Fort Worth rally while Bernie Sanders headlined a separate El Paso event promoting his Texas Senate bid against Ken Paxton.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
DOJ sends grand jury subpoenas to Philadelphia DA Krasner after judge's referral, sources say
Grand jury subpoenas target Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's office after a federal judge referred him to the DOJ for investigation.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Acton’s estranged mother calls her a ‘liar’; brother calls Ramaswamy ‘despicable’
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s (D) mother called her a “liar” in a new ad, as her brother labelled the video “a despicable low” on Tuesday ahead of the state’s elections in November. “I love my daughter, but when I saw her lying about her opponent — it is not easy for a mother to…
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
ITV’s exposé of racism and misogyny in Reform? Just a few (more) bad apples | John Crace
While the party’s MPs went into hiding, it was left to its failed byelection candidate Matt Goodwin to defend itIt was the dog that didn’t bark in the night. After Sunday night’s ITV exposé of widespread racism and misogyny within Reform, you might have expected one of its MPs to have taken to the a...
Politics | The Guardian
Oct 19, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump is promising farmers $8B. Republicans are praying it will save their campaigns.
The promise comes two weeks before Election Day — and the payments could still face a fight ahead in Congress.
Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - politico.com
Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.
NYT > U.S. > Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - nytimes.com
Dems Riding a Wave? Numbers Should Terrify GOP
Trump's approval below 40% and inflation concerns fuel Democratic momentum, but Republicans retain cash advantages ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
RealClearPolitics - Homepage
Oct 20, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com
France Imposes Curfews Amid Violent Protests Over Cost of Living
Curfews are now being imposed in parts of Paris and other French cities following days of violent protests over the climbing cost of living, as officials there attempt to quell the country’s worst unrest in years. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY from Paris.
NBC News Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - today.com
The Affordable Care Act has proven unaffordable
A report from the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation indicates that ObamaCare premiums are projected to increase significantly through 2027, potentially triggering an insurance death spiral as enrollment declines following the expiration of enhanced subsidies.
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course
The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 19, 2026 - npr.org
A Months-Old Anti-Robotaxi Group Is Steering Transportation Policy From Albany to D.C.
Even though its claims about job loss and safety don't hold up, the group has convinced the likely next mayor of D.C. to slow Waymo's development.
Reason Magazine
Oct 19, 2026 - reason.com
91 percent in Texas poll say Iran war raising oil and gas prices
More than 90 percent of Texas voters believe the Iran conflict is raising oil and gas prices, according to a new survey. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 91 percent of respondents said the war against Iran is making oil and gas prices in the U.S. “a lot higher” or “a little higher.” Only 7 percent…
The Hill News
Oct 19, 2026 - thehill.com
Will Ohio Voters Buy Republicans' Pitch?
Plus: Gun laws in Oregon, Mamdani's free-daycare expansion, vibrators and selfishness, and more...
Reason Magazine
Oct 20, 2026 - reason.com
Trump announces fraud whistleblower program with 1% commission and awards Nick Shirley its first payout
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the White House Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program through which the federal government will now reward tipsters who advise authorities about alleged cases of fraud, waste, and abuse. “Independent journalists, and everybody, and all Americans, will now ...
Washington Examiner
Oct 20, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com
Macron jets out of riot-torn France for Gulf trip as political pressure mounts
French President Emmanuel Macron left for Kuwait energy talks as riots raged, drawing sharp criticism from Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
The French youth revolt
A protester holds a smoke flare and French flag during a demonstration at Paris’s Place de la Republique on October 17, 2026. | Kiran Ridley/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. S...
Politics | Vox
Oct 19, 2026 - vox.com
The Revolution Will Be Accessorized
How the Palestinian flag colonized Europe.View Post
Commentary Magazine
Oct 19, 2026 - commentary.org
RNC injects $50M into midterm races
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is pouring more than $50 million into efforts to defend the party’s House and Senate majorities in the final two weeks before Election Day. The New York Times first reported Tuesday that the committee is transferring funds into groups in charge of efforts to ...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate
The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 19, 2026 - npr.org
Celebs focus on Dems winning House in eleventh hour midterms fundraising
With less than two weeks before the midterm elections, some high-profile names are adding their voices to a flurry of fundraising pitches warning of the dangers of Republicans maintaining control of the House. A slew of famous faces — including Barbra Streisand, “West Wing” star Bradley Whitford, do...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Poll: Voters see Republicans as the party of Big Tech tax breaks
Stripping tax incentives from tech companies rated as one of the top tax priorities in the midterms, according to the POLITICO Poll.
Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - politico.com
Without Federal Help, State Officials Return to DIY Election Security
A network of peers, nonprofits, and contractors is attempting to fill gaps left by the gutted federal agency responsible for election security.
The Dispatch
Oct 20, 2026 - thedispatch.com
Did Oregon Man Who Shot the School Shooter Violate Oregon Law in Carrying Gun onto School Property?
I've seen some say yes as to that—as an objection to gun control laws, not as an objection to the… The post Did Oregon Man Who Shot the School Shooter Violate Oregon Law in Carrying Gun onto School Property? appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Reason Magazine
Oct 20, 2026 - reason.com
Supreme Court Will Hear Case on "Facially Neutral" Discrimination Against Asian Students in Admissions to Public Magnet Schools
The case arises as both right and left favor various forms of anti-Asian discrimination.
Reason Magazine
Oct 19, 2026 - reason.com
For investors, the Iran war redefined energy security
Local electrons are safer than foreign molecules.
Semafor
Oct 20, 2026 - semafor.com
“If Democrats win, they should focus on the most unifying issue: Ukraine”: Joe Scarborough answers reader questions
The post “If Democrats win, they should focus on the most unifying issue: Ukraine”: Joe Scarborough answers reader questions appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Oct 20, 2026 - ms.now
Homebuilder sentiment is at a 14-year low
The AI boom is sucking up all the capital. The Federal Reserve is raising rates to try to cool inflation. And one sector is bearing the brunt of the pain from both: housing.The big picture: The situation is lose-lose for both homebuilders and homebuyers. Builders are facing more expensive capital an...
Axios
Oct 20, 2026 - axios.com
Privacy: Is It the Naughty or the Advertising?
The distance between the the Video Privacy Protection Act’s origin story and the Salazar case illustrates the difference between privacy as reputation and privacy as anti-commerce. The post Privacy: Is It the Naughty or the Advertising? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Oct 20, 2026 - aei.org
Europe has few alternatives to counter China other than costly protectionism
Pascal Lamy, who in 2001 negotiated China’s accession to the WTO, now argues that the country is “killing open global trade.”
Semafor
Oct 20, 2026 - semafor.com
Covid inquiry report shows why culture of care workers being undervalued must end, says Andy Burnham – as it happened
The prime minister endorses report that says the adult social care sector has been under-recognisedBadenoch says Britain needs tax cuts.We need to get out of the way of job creators who make our country richer. We need to encourage risk taking, wealth creation, enterprise.Britain’s tax burden has ne...
Politics | The Guardian
Oct 20, 2026 - theguardian.com
The surprising conservative backlash against Justice Alito
Samuel Alito Jr., associate justice of the US Supreme Court. | Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images Justice Samuel Alito’s new book, So Ordered: An Originalist’s View of the Constitution, the Court, and Our Country, isn’t going to set the world on fire with its bold new ideas. It’s mostly a collect...
Politics | Vox
Oct 20, 2026 - vox.com
Texas Senate race close to tied between James Talarico, Ken Paxton, CBS News poll finds
With two weeks to the midterm elections, President Trump rejected worries about a tough year for Republicans ahead of a campaign trip to Kansas. Nancy Cordes reports.
Politics - CBSNews.com
Oct 19, 2026 - cbsnews.com
Could France's riots happen here? Experts see parallels in socialism, immigration — and key differences
France riots prompt warnings about Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's immigration stances ahead of 2026 midterms.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Kamala Harris, NAACP to host midterm town halls to drive voters to polls
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and the NAACP are set to host midterm town halls to drive voters in swing states to the polls amid speculation about a 2028 presidential bid from Harris. “Our work doesn’t begin or end on Election Day. From voter education to grassroots organizing, we remain commi...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Tesla’s Roadster represents a feat, and a defeat
To compete with China, Western carmakers will either have to aim for the sky or bite the dust.
Semafor
Oct 20, 2026 - semafor.com
The budget deficit swells, while the cost of debt rises
Data: Office of Management and Budget via Fred, U.S. Treasury; Note: 2026 GDP estimated using extrapolated Q3 growth via CFRB; Chart: Emily Peck/AxiosThe U.S. budget deficit is ballooning, reaching $2 trillion this fiscal year, according to the latest figures.Why it matters: That's the largest defic...
Axios
Oct 20, 2026 - axios.com
Inside the GOP's fight to avoid a House wipeout
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise won't talk about defeat, even as his outside GOP allies are pulling money anyway.Why it matters: Republicans face brutal political headwinds, but Scalise (R-La.) stands out from his fellow leaders for refusing to even contemplate losing the House.Zoom in: At an ev...
Axios
Oct 19, 2026 - axios.com
Midwest pro-Trump state could hold key to Republicans' midterm hopes
Tom Emmer warns Iowa GOP supporters that turnout will decide whether House Republicans keep their majority as three districts face tough races.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
TAC Right Now: GOP Headed for Midterm Wipeout? w/ Gabe Fleisher
Senior Editor Luke Nicastro discusses the upcoming midterm elections with special guest Gabe Fleisher. The post TAC Right Now: GOP Headed for Midterm Wipeout? w/ Gabe Fleisher appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Oct 20, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Dems Line Up Legal Defenses as Trump Resurfaces Election Fraud Claims
Jim Messina, CEO of Fortius Global, said that he is watching voter enthusiasm numbers in the final two weeks leading up to the midterm elections and sees Democrats with a wide lead in those polls. Messina, a consultant who was former President Barack Obama's 2012 campaign manager, said Democrats are...
Bloomberg Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - bloomberg.com
Mystery mailings put Congress and election offices on edge
Over three dozen congressional lawmakers and election offices in at least 32 states have been targeted with suspicious letters, many containing a white powder.Why it matters: The letters have forced evacuations and disrupted election offices just weeks before the 2026 midterms, raising concerns abou...
Axios
Oct 20, 2026 - axios.com
A new poll shows what voters are thinking 2 weeks out from Election Day
Midterm election day is just over two weeks away. What are some numbers on the mind of voters?
NPR Topics: Politics
Oct 19, 2026 - npr.org
Ilhan Omar's sister questioned by feds after dramatic DC home raid
Ilhan Omar's older sister Sahra Noor was questioned by federal investigators in connection with the immigration fraud probe following the DHS raid.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Kansas Democrat ‘glad’ Trump is campaigning for Marshall
Kansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton (D) he was “glad” President Trump campaigned with his opponent, incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall, just two weeks out from their midterm election face-off. Appearing on CNN’s “The Lead” Monday — the same day Trump stumped for Marshall in Park City, Kansas, host Jake...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
Bruce Blakeman hammers Dem Gov Hochul, Mamdani over subway safety during NYC campaign ride
Bruce Blakeman rode the NYC subway to slam Kathy Hochul as the "most pro-criminal governor," vowing more police and more conductors on trains.
Latest Political News on Fox News
Oct 20, 2026 - foxnews.com
Troubles legacy bill is not an amnesty for soldiers - NI secretary
Amendments to the bill are being debated by MPs, as the long-awaited legislation returns to the House of Commons.
BBC News
Oct 19, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
White House approves yet another bailout for farmers hurt by Trump’s agenda
The one thing that all four of the Trump administration’s bailouts have in common is that they’re effectively admissions of guilt. The post White House approves yet another bailout for farmers hurt by...
MS NOW
Oct 20, 2026 - ms.now
The weird reasons why Alaska Republicans are so worried about their Senate race
Republicans are sweating what a four-way ballot and ranked-choice tabulation with a same-name rival could mean for Sen. Dan Sullivan’s reelection bid.
Politics
Oct 20, 2026 - politico.com
Schumer urges FCC to reject GOP group’s request to allow unsolicited political robocalls
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a petition from a conservative political group to ease restrictions on AI-generated robocalls ahead of November’s midterm elections. “Under this change, campaigns could use their o...
The Hill News
Oct 19, 2026 - thehill.com
Trump approval at record-low 31 percent ahead of midterms: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating on Monday reached a new record low with two weeks left until the November midterm elections, where Republicans could lose the House and Senate to Democrats. The latest polling from Reuters/Ipsos shows the president with a 31 percent approval rating, down 1 point sin...
The Hill News
Oct 20, 2026 - thehill.com
The High Cost of Saudi Pride
Postponing its flagship investment conference instead of doing what is necessary to beat the Houthis.View Post