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It’s Not ‘Christian Nationalism.’ It’s Conservative Identity Politics.
Academics and pundits critiquing evangelical voters have misdiagnosed their behavior.
Rahm Emanuel steers a course between 'monopolists' and 'Marxists'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with longtime Democrat Rahm Emanuel about politics in the Trump era.
New poll: Florida voters draw the line on school vaccine mandates
Voters overwhelmingly support keeping school vaccine requirements to protect children statewide.
Ahead of re-election bid, Donna Deegan announces new slate of town hall meetings
Voters will get to ask the Mayor questions all around the city through the end of March.
Oliver Bateman: Trump forgot the first rule of Rust Belt politics: You gotta give to get
The columnists and contributing writers this week will be commenting on Donald Trump’s first year, on the anniversary week of his second inauguration. My...
Committee moves to make it harder to access Florida’s already challenging unemployment system
Advocates say the measure would cut fraud in the system. Critics contend it would only add roadblocks.
Kimmel Says Comedy Is Political Lately Because Politics Are Comedic
“We didn’t come to them, they came to us,” the late night host said about news infiltrating comedy while discussing President Trump’s latest stab for Greenland.
Let’s find out who’s up to the gubernatorial task post Polis
Gov. Jared Polis is bold and his policies are bolder than bold. That’s the paraphrase of his State of the State speech to open the 2026 General Assembly and start off his last year in office. His sweeping review of his many accomplishments took some swipes at media who doubted his home-run-hitting prowess. He noted […]
We dream, we dare, we decouple — how Colorado turns values into policy
By Kathy White Gov. Jared Polis’ final State of the State address was a clear victory lap. After eight years as governor, he used the moment to highlight accomplishments, reflect on progress and remind Coloradans what his administration has delivered. That is understandable. There is a real record to point to, and much of it […]
Local church spends day bridging gap between faith and politics at State Capitol
Faith leaders spent Wednesday praying with state legislators at the Mississippi State Capitol, asking them to put people over politics as they vote on key pieces of legislation.
The Politics of Three Cardinals
Just a week after Archbishop Coakley, the new president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), met with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Noem, three U.S. cardinals ignored Archbishop Coakley’s […]
Gavin Newsom is a ‘beautiful shapeshifter’ in politics: Caroline Downey
'The Bottom Line' panelists Caroline Downey and Brianna Lyman criticize California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s trip to Davos and sound the alarm on a Democratic governor’s ‘bait and switch’ on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Trump's whirlwind day in Davos: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a reality check on Trump's economic claims.
Second House committee backs Michael Owen's Hillsborough Superintendent election bill
If HB 4027 ultimately clears the Legislature, Hillsborough County voters would decide the issue.
“We Are Kidnapped by the Films”: Joachim Trier, Oliver Laxe, Mascha Schilinski and Jafar Panahi on Intuition, Trauma and the Politics of Cinema
The directors behind four of the year’s most acclaimed films confront politics, violence and the limits of neutrality at the European Cinema Roundtable: “European Cinema on the Edge,” a collaboration between The Hollywood Reporter, German broadcaster DW and the European Film Academy.
Defiant Trump continues calls for acquiring Greenland : The NPR Politics Podcast
The president continued his fight to acquire the Danish self-governing territory of Greenland during a speech billed as an address related to domestic affordability issues. We explain what happened.Then, members of Congress met with Danish and Greenlandic officials in Copenhagen last week to discuss the increased tensions with the U.S. We talk about how the meetings went, and what Danes are thinking about it all.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Let’s Talk About Politics
“Rule one, politics usually don’t move markets and I hate talking about politics. Rule number two, never forget rule number one.” Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group With all of the latest news on Greenland, tariffs, the Federal Research, and more, I decided to take a look at politics and markets today. Let’s …
How to get involved in local politics this year
It may be easier than you think to get civically engaged.
Greenland Advises Residents to Have 5 Days of Supplies
The semiautonomous Danish territory issued its guidance as President Trump told European leaders that he wouldn’t send troops to seize it. Greenland said it was responding to power cuts, not geopolitics.
Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay Lightning extend arena deal to at least 2043
Both the county and the team have agreed to increase their portion of arena renovation spending.
Colorado halts wolf releases for 2026 as federal pressure mounts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, facing mounting criticism from the Trump administration over its management of the wolf reintroduction program, announced Wednesday they will not bring in any new wolves to the state for the 2026 winter season. CPW was turned down in November by Washington state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Washington residents criticized Colorado for […]
Trump’s Davos speech shows influence of deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller’s white identity politics
US president’s tirade against Somali Americans and insults to European leaders were of a piece with Miller’s worldview
Jacksonville Bold for 1.21.26: Nixon’s next move
Jacksonville politics churn as ambitions, scandals, and legislation collide heading into 2026.
MOXY: Hispanic News Trailblazers Break the Language Barrier with Inaugural Politics Panel
For decades, Spanish-language outlets were a lifeline for migrants, but that resource came with a hidden cost.Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - January 21, 2026) - Civic engagement platform MOXY recently debuted a powerhouse politics panel led by Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist León Krauze. Joining the former Univision anchor and current Washington Post columnist were distinguished journalists Carolina Rosario a multi-Emmy nominated news anchor and author, veteran international...
While St. Pete Beach residents were locked out after Hurricane Helene, the Mayor was already having repairs done
Video captured by a resident the day after the hurricane shows a crew already working at Petrila's home.
Kat Cammack offers early endorsement to Evan Power in CD 2 race
'I back fighters.'
Michele Tafoya Announces Senate Run in Minnesota
Ms. Tafoya, once a sideline reporter for N.F.L. games, has more recently turned her focus to Republican politics. She is seeking an open seat now held by a Democrat.
The week in politics (Jan. 21, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And NPR reporter Frank Langfitt talks about recent reporting he's been doing in Houston, interviewing Venezuelans living here.
The US in Brief: Fed up
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Matt McCullough joins race to replace Matt Carlucci on Jacksonville City Council
The field continues to expand with more than a year before the First Election.
Florida’s signature industry shows up for Tourism Day at the Capitol
Tourism spending produces an estimated $2K in tax savings per Florida family, VISIT FLORIDA says.
Comprehensive energy permitting reform benefits Colorado, the mountain west
By Ron Dickson Thank you, U.S. Reps. Gabe Evans and Jeff Hurd, for your participation in the Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus and your support of comprehensive energy permitting reform. We also appreciate U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper’s continued efforts to enhance our national electricity grid. The energy demands of the mountain west are rapidly growing. Data […]
Solutions right in front of us to solve political extremism crisis
By Landon Mascareñaz Everywhere I went these past two weeks, the sentiment was the same: “What are we going to do about political extremism and the conflict in this country?” I heard it from folks on the left, right and center. Events in Minnesota and Portland, the political violence this past fall, the protests that followed […]
Opinion | Trump’s Politics Are Not America First. They’re Me First.
Donald Trump is the most un-American president in our history. And in his second term, there is no one to constrain his un-American impulses.
Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse
Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
How to Change the Politics Blocking the Housing We Need
It’s important to give renters a stronger voice. And we need to make big bets on new ways to build.
Peanuts and politics; plus, do we need a lieutenant governor?
Opening day of the legislative session nearly wasn't as entertaining as the marching band from Eastern New Mexico University.
Learn more about Capitola politics and public safety
A group of people cross the street in Downtown Capitola on Sept. 23, 2025. (Amaya Edwards — Santa Cruz Local/CatchLight Local) A series of four evening workshops that offer residents an overview of the Capitola community. Dates: Feb. 11, 24,
'He's disrupted American politics': expert analyzes Trump's 1st year in 2nd term
Tuesday, Jan. 20, marks one year since President Donald Trump began his second term in office.
House panel approves bill to expand James Uthmeier's power to target physicians
Democrats fear giving the Attorney General more power after the Hope Florida scandal.
Hillsborough College Trustees OK first step in Tampa Bay Rays stadium talks
Supporters recognized the economic impact the project could have, while critics worried about the effect on housing affordability.
Where Trump stands in the polls one year in: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the key numbers to know from the first year of Trump's second term.
UK approves Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ despite espionage concerns
The United Kingdom on Tuesday authorized a massive new Chinese embassy in London, despite international concerns that the facility could be used to spy on the country. The embassy, set to be China’s largest in Europe, will sit on the Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London. Members of parliament within both the ruling […]
Trump's (second) first year : The NPR Politics Podcast
One year ago today, Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 47th president, having already served as the 45th. We look at some of what he has done in this first year back in the White House.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Julio Fuentes: Consumer protections for Hispanics, veterans, seniors, and retirees are smart policy
Common sense protections for vulnerable Floridians when disaster strikes hardest.
Museum adopts new leadership model
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS Denver News: The board of the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus has voted unanimously to adopt a co-CEO leadership model that positions the organization as a national innovator among cultural institutions embracing this forward-thinking approach. Effective this month, Mike Yankovich, who has served as president and chief executive officer […]
35th MLK Humanitarian Awards highlight tribute concert
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COLORADO HOLIDAY COMMISSION Denver News: A charitable foundation that was founded in 1931 to address inequities for Black Americans, an Eaglecrest High School senior who plans to attend college in Japan and the Denver Police Department’s first female African American division chief were among those honored when the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado […]
Nick DiCeglie's fix to an unpopular hurricane recovery law gains steam with Judiciary Committee approval
'It is clear that we need clarification and a fix, and Senate Bill 840 is a solution we have all been hoping for.'
Stacy Hahn files to challenge GOP incumbent Donna Cameron Cepeda in Hillsborough Commission race
'We need common-sense leadership at the County Center.'
Iran’s Protest Movement and Diaspora Politics
The uprising has left the country reeling from the deaths and destruction — and has exposed deep divisions
Elon Musk is spending big money on politics again
Last year, Musk swore off political spending. Now, he's reportedly made his biggest political contribution since the 2024 election.
Congress revives health care deal with PBM reforms
This is the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT's twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine.
Iran on the Brink: Trump's Pressure Politics
As mass protests in Iran enter a decisive phase and are met with escalating violence from a regime fighting for survival, the country is approaching a tipping point. With US President Donald Trump publicly floating options ranging from diplomatic pressure and sanctions to the use of military force, we examine the stakes for Iran, the choices facing US policymakers, and the wider regional and global ramifications.
The US in Brief: MAGA v Minnesota
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
White House, states plunge into power market politics
Eastern grid operator PJM didn't directly address a proposal from a coalition of governors and the Trump Cabinet to restrain escalating costs tied to data
Opinion | To Beat White Identity Politics, End Democratic Racial Politics
The way Democrats invoke race in politics is making it difficult to face off with an increasingly white nationalist G.O.P.
New statewide insurance trust enters 2026 with sustained growth and millions more in taxpayer savings
'By harnessing the power of the group district membership, FLEHT is able to perform for the whole what is not possible individually.'
Personnel note: Red Hills Strategies announces promotions, additions to ‘Rockstar Roster’
'More bright minds working together will lead to more dynamic campaigns that help our clients stand out in a crowded space.'
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Get ready for an espresso shot of Florida politics and policy.
Affordability is scrambling energy politics in Massachusetts
Everyone agrees that the state has an energy bill crisis. But there is little consensus on why — or how to fix the increasingly acute problem.
Polis’ removal of sex ed funding endangers LGBTQ+ youth
By Shara Smith At a time when the LGBTQ+ community is attacked by public policy driven by religious extremists, I am deeply concerned by the removal of funding in the governor’s budget for Colorado’s Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education (CCHSE) grant program. I hope Gov. Jared Polis and the Joint Budget Committee will recognize the program […]
Vietnam’s To Lam vows to fight corruption, pledges 10% economic growth
The Communist Party leader is reportedly considering a dual role as party chief and Vietnam's president.
Former Ambassador Beth Van Schaack discusses international politics
Former Ambassador for Global Criminal Justice Beth Van Schaack was in Cleveland, and sat down for a conversation with CWRU's Michael Scharf.
The murky economics and politics of Venezuelan oil: podcast
The US has long been interested in the South American country’s resources. Abducting its president opens a new and turbulent chapter. In this episode of The Big View Peter Thal Larsen talks to Ed Crooks, vice chair of energy research firm Wood Mackenzie, about what happens next.
Greg Gutfeld: This looks less like politics and more like delusion
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the ‘Gutfeld!’ panel discuss the ongoing protests in Minneapolis and their feud with I.C.E.
BOJ to signal more rate hikes as yen, politics fuel inflation risks
TOKYO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its growth forecast on Friday and signal its readiness to hike interest rates further, as recent yen falls and prospects of solid wage gains keep policymakers alert to containing inflationary pressure. But BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda is likely to offer few clues on how soon the central bank could resume rate hikes, a decision complicated by rising bond yields and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's announcement on Monday to call a snap
BOJ to signal more rate hikes as yen, politics fuel inflation risks
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its growth forecast on Friday and signal its readiness to hike interest rates further, as recent yen falls and prospects of solid wage gains keep policymakers alert to containing inflationary pressure.
Politics Friday Special: Sen. Hoffman reflects on a long healing process after shooting
MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Sen. John Hoffman about the targeted attack on his life. And he reflects on his healing process and new sense of purpose.
What can we expect in American politics in 2026?
A year into Trump administration 2.0, here’s what The Advocate’s team expects for its second year.
Anna Eskamani hits $1M fundraising milestone for Orlando Mayor race
Eskamani is off to a good start as she seeks to replace Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.
Diagnosis for 1.19.26: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy
It's time again to check the pulse — of Florida's health care policy and politics.
In absence of Special Election, HD 113 hopeful calls for candidate meetings on future policy
‘Our district will be grateful and the winner of the November election will be in a better position.’
Mass. energy, budgets, and 2026 politics loom over Gov. Healey’s state address
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will deliver the annual State of the Commonwealth address on Thursday evening.
Christina Pushaw’s ‘delete everything’ text to James Fishback triggers public records concerns
The dispute highlights murky boundaries between politics and governance.
Central Florida Democrats urge Disney to investigate restaurant owner
Democrats want Disney to investigate a restaurant group operating on its resort property.
James Uthmeier: Florida's affirmative action laws are unconstitutional
'My office, therefore, will not defend or enforce any of these discriminatory provisions.'
When policing, football and politics collide
Letters: Readers reflect on the West Midlands police chief stepping down after the row over banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
How two acclaimed US films reveal the failures of leftwing revolutionary politics
It seems apt then that two films concerned with the failures of leftwing revolutionary politics should emerge almost simultaneously with Donald Trump’s resurgence.
Arvest Bank opens branch at Walmart home office - Talk Business & Politics
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank recently opened a branch at the new Walmart Home Office in Bentonville. The 1,865-square-foot branch at 1702 S.E. Eighth St., Suite 6, is the company’s eighth Bentonville...
3 Hillsborough County Commissioners didn’t sign annual MLK Day leadership breakfast proclamation
Donna Cameron Cepeda, Christine Miller and Joshua Wostal, all Republicans, did not sign the recognition.
How the Trump Justice Department is targeting his perceived opponents : The NPR Politics Podcast
From the NPR podcast Consider This:The Department of Justice is once again at the center of the news.At least five federal lawmakers say they have been contacted for questioning from federal prosecutors. So has the chairman of the Federal Reserve.And in Minnesota, career federal prosecutors resigned after being asked to investigate not the shooting that killed Renee Macklin Good, but her widow’s potential ties to activist groups.NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro and NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson break down the latest in Justice Department news.
Mexico using 'weaponized immigration' to undermine US sovereignty, author of new book alleges
Author alleges Mexico uses consulates and migrant programs to influence US politics, claiming "weaponized immigration" undermines American sovereignty.
Opinion | The Troubling and Paradoxical Nature of Christian Nationalism
Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Molly Worthen and reflect on church, state and American politics. Also: After a therapist dies.
Readers respond: Don’t become a pawn to politics
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
The State of Politics: 250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year
April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.
Teens Are Asking to Be Seen: The Politics of Growing Up
Teens are stepping into political and moral awareness. They seek validation and want respect and recognition, not dismissal, as they shape the future they’ll inherit.
The US in brief: Cold comfort
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Personnel note: FPMA announces Pierce Schuessler as CEO
'We are confident that his vision and commitment will strengthen our association and elevate the voice of our members statewide.'
Gershom Faulkner returns to Charlie Crist orbit, as new Vice Chair of St. Pete Shines PC
Faulkner previously worked in Crist's Congressional office.
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Take on the day with the best in Florida politics — Sunburn.
Political interference, activism a constant under Polis’ Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Colorado Parks & Wildlife can’t catch a break. If polling were used to measure public trust in agencies, it would be a dreary picture. This, however, is the result of political interference with the agency, not as a result of the professionals managing wildlife in the state. Former CPW Director Jeff Davis was a political […]
The Disconnected Present: Neoliberal Fascism and the Politics of Erasure
In this political climate, outrage is incessantly manufactured and then swiftly displaced, replaced by the next shock before the public can assemble the fragments into a coherent political picture. Each incident appears as an isolated rupture rather than as part of an unfolding structure of power, severed from the conditions that produce it and from the larger architecture of domination it sustains. This fragmentation is not accidental. It is a calculated strategy to drain meaning from public life, exhaust critical attention, and foreclose any sustained democratic reckoning or resistance. In the age of escalating fascism and a nihilistic worship of greed and raw power, American politics has devolved into a theater of violence aligned with a ceaseless stream of spectacles severed from history and emptied of systemic meaning.
Monday Morning Politics; NJ Education Under Future Gov. Sherrill; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Protest and Ideology | The Brian Lehrer Show
Monday Morning Politics; NJ Education Under Future Gov. Sherrill; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Protest and Ideology
NJBIZ Looking Ahead 2026: Top business risks in New Jersey
New Jersey leaders share the biggest risks for 2026, including labor, supply chains, inflation, geopolitics, and energy challenges.
TECH & INNOVATION: When politics overrides engineering
Politics is based on projection. Engineering is based on tangible results...It would be better if the makers in the world supervised the storytellers, rather than the other way around.
Severed alliance: Christina Pushaw befriends, advises James Fishback ... then regrets it
Will the outspoken native survive this misstep politically?
Duval Delegation members receive bomb threat with ransom demand
A chilling warning was sent to lawmakers on a holiday weekend.