The president has joked about seeking a third term since returning to office last year but has also seriously stated that he knew it was not possible and trying to change the 22nd Amendment was not something he was looking into.
AI:President Trump addressed speculation regarding his political future by acknowledging that federal law, specifically the 22nd Amendment, presents a significant barrier to him seeking a third term in 2028. While the President has frequently engaged in lighthearted jokes about extending his time in office, he clarified that he is not actively pursuing any legal maneuvers or constitutional changes to bypass these existing restrictions.Open
Michigan's Democratic primary victory for progressive Abdul El-Sayed raises questions about the direction of the Democratic coalition, while Republicans face a battle over the next chapter of MAGA. Laura Loomer discusses the 2028 race and whether Tucker Carlson’s relationship with the Vice President could shape Vance’s political future. This episode originally aired on August 7, 2026. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
The president moved this week to counter legal defeats on ending birthright citizenship and firing a Fed governor, while seeking the justices’ help with his ballroom.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris may lead or rank near the top in early 2028 Democratic presidential polling, but that may not tell the full story. NewsNation Political Contributor Chris Cillizza breaks down why he’s skeptical of her path moving forward. #kamalaharris #harris #democrats #dems #2028 #presidentialelection #2028election #polling #elections
Michigan voters head to the polls in one of the most consequential Democratic primaries ahead of November. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win against moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, for Michigan's open Senate seat. But if he wins, polls show El-Sayed loses to Republican Mike Rogers in the general election, with control of the Senate on the line. That's tonight on "Elizabeth Vargas Reports." #politics #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens This episode originally aired on August 4, 2026. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (D) is leaning towards running for President in 2028.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (D) has hinted at a potential 2028 presidential bid shortly after polling ahead of other potential contenders for the Democrat nomination. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - KEY QUOTE: “I think I’m more inclined than not, but there’s so much we don’t know,” Buttigieg said during a The Diary of a CEO podcast appearance. DETAIL: On Monday, Buttigieg, who served as Transportation Secretary under former President Joe Biden, confirmed that he was more likely than not to run for President in 2028. Buttigieg previously ran in the 2020 Democratic primary, where he finished fifth. Buttigieg’s comments follow polling that suggests he would be among the frontrunners for the Democrat…Open
A French court's decision to reduce Marine Le Pen's sentence and ineligibility period could allow her to run for the presidency in 2027, but she may decline to do so due to a requirement that she must wear a tag.
A French court’s decision to reduce Marine Le Pen’s sentence and ineligibility period could allow her to run for the presidency in 2027, but she may decline to do so due to a requirement that she must wear a tag. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A French appeals court has ruled that Marine Le Pen will be eligible to run in France’s 2027 presidential election after reducing her sentence in a European Parliament embezzlement case, though the conditions of her conviction could still keep her out of the race. DETAIL: The court sentenced Le Pen to three years in prison, with two years suspended, and ordered her to wear an electronic monitoring tag for one year, while also reducing her ban from holding public office to 45 months, with 30…Open
