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‘Everything you would want from a politician’: who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?
Condemnation across political spectrum after incident in Wangaratta, as Nationals MP from nearby electorate says Haines ‘not a divisive figure’
Pregnant Ten-Year-Old Girls Cannot Be a Political Talking Point
Taking a pause in the heat of the midterms to check on the health of children.
Exclusive: Donors fear the worst for Kennedy Center’s art amid renovations uncertainty
At the height of legal and political tumult at the Kennedy Center last summer, board members discussed moving the iconic eight-foot, 3,000-pound bronze bust of President John F. Kennedy from the Grand Foyer while the main building closed for renovations.
How Texas officials try to find poll workers for elections
Counties and political parties are using personal appeals, training and college internships to find people who can serve as poll workers and election judges to make sure voting runs smoothly.
What the Bible’s Most Political Book Can Teach Us
Esther asks tough questions, offers no easy answers, and remains more vital than ever as Americans go to the polls.
Women are baring their souls to make the midterm elections feel personal
By sharing their stories, everyday women are becoming trusted messengers on issues such as immigration, intimate partner violence and healthcare.
Commentary: What do we need after Nov. 3? Political imagination.
If we're going to have governments that respond to our problems, we have to abandon the idea that the only answers are in the free market.
Taiwan Railway to ban political advertising in stations from 2027
State-owned Taiwan Railway Corp. (TR) on Monday said it would ban political advertisements in its stations with effect from next year, following criticism that such ads violated administrative neutrality.
GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare Costs
The anti-fraud efforts highlight a broader political fight ahead of the midterms. Republicans say they’re protecting taxpayer dollars by going after bad actors. Democrats contend the administration is — with insufficient evidence — targeting blue states to cut programs the GOP has long sought to shrink.
9 years ago, gun violence took my father. Today, Ohio political silence is costing more lives
Candidates are asking for votes. Speeches are being given. Promises are being made. But where are the conversations about firearm deaths? Where are the discussions about protecting children from their leading cause of death?
Population matters in politics
Population growth has big political impacts. Wisconsin’s population is growing but not as fast as some other states, so political experts predict the state will lose a congressional seat after the 2030 Census. And recent stats show the power of liberal Dane County in state elections — such a boost to statewide Dem candidates that...
France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence
Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.
Latino influence grows, but representation lags in New Jersey
"Political power is not given. Political power is built by the community that demands it," said one strategist.
Fact or fiction? Examining the claims behind North Carolina political ads
As Election Day approaches, political ads across North Carolina are making claims about candidates’ past. The Chronicle examines the claims and the context behind them.
The EU heads into a perfect political storm
Last week’s summit gave Brussels a taste of how hard it’s going to be to get a deal on the budget — or anything else.
Jordon Steele-John: Australian senator denies claims of misconduct against women
Jordon Steele-John says the timing of the claims motivated by "nasty political games" within the Greens.
BC Party Platforms in the Age of Flash-Mob Politics
Looking for a solid place to land politically? Here’s what the five parties say they stand for.
A pipe under the Taiwan Strait outlasts the politics above it
Kinmen’s water now comes mostly from Fujian – a dependence neither Taiwan or China calls political, but neither can easily undo.
Political organizations on campus gear up for Election Day
Students on Elon University’s campus are getting prepared for the midterm elections. Two groups on campus are trying to do their part to get students excited and interested in local and national elections. The College Democrats and College Republicans chapters at Elon have both been involved in civic engagement, bringing local candidates to campus and trying to bridge the gap for politically disengaged students at Elon. To do this, both organizations have hosted or participated in events that emphasize the upcoming election.
A banker’s fight for political survival
Rep. French Hill is defending his time as a banker in his close reelection race against Democrat Chris Jones.
Will Shawn Oliver's arrest affect governor's race? Political analysts say its unlikely.
Political analysts Mary Anne Marsh and Rob Gray shared their perspectives on Shawn Oliver's recent OUI arrest, emphasizing that it is unlikely to affect the outcome of the race.
Political rivals implicated under Pakistan's anti-terror law
Pakistan's political showdown continues as more opposition figures are implicated under Pakistan's anti-terror law.
Letitia James is the most 'political' AG in the country: Jonathan Turley
Constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley and criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno analyze the Cornell sexual assault investigation and the federal probe into Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on 'Fox News Sunday.'
Amazon, data centers and the race for Oregon governor
Amazon is stepping up political spending and community pledges in Oregon as voters and gubernatorial candidates push for a data center moratorium.
Macron faces political firestorm after riots
Worst street violence in years comes six months ahead of one of Europe’s most closely watched elections
Obama says Trump officials’ pursuit of Rep. Omar should ‘outrage all Americans’
In a statement Sunday, the former president said the administration is targeting the Minnesota Democrat based on her political beliefs.
Berkeley's Nabolom Bakery blames political backlash for decline ahead of closure
Nabolom's owners say an Instagram removal and backlash over its political positions hurt sales, but they also point to rising costs, staffing problems and fierce competition.
Berkeley’s Nabolom Bakery blames political backlash for closure
Nabolom’s owners say an Instagram removal and backlash over its political positions hurt sales, but they also point to rising costs, staffing problems and fierce competition.
Campaign advancements: UTC professor weighs in on use of AI for political purposes
The Tennessee gubernatorial race heats up as candidates make their final election pushes with Senator Marsha Blackburn’s AI-generated video sparking widespread online attention and debate about AI’s role in political campaigns.
World Affairs Council of the Upstate to host ‘Supply Chains’ panel discussion on Oct. 29
The program will explore how geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, transportation challenges and changing global markets are reshaping supply chains.
Independent Journalist Warns That Global Health Diplomacy Is Deeply Unequal, Newsrooms Struggle To Survive
Independent journalism is increasingly important to understanding the political and financial forces shaping global health, yet the reporters covering these
Early ballots and how campaigns are using AI with Optiq Data Co-Founder Cole Patterson
Cole Patterson, co-founder of Optiq Data, shared his insight into how political campaigns in California are using artificial intelligence and provided a look at early ballot numbers ahead of the November election.
Pat Sajak Issues Bold Political Statement Dividing ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans
Sajak's message came on the heels of 'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings appearing in a political ad.
Thirty Seconds in Texas Costs $12,000 as Politics Dominates TV
Buying a 30-second television ad in Harlingen, Texas, typically cost political candidates less than $500 two years ago. These days the spots are going for the price of a serviceable used car in the small city near the Mexican border.
Understanding Colorado’s unusual 2026 elections
Not too long ago, Colorado was a “red” state (Republican) politically. But now the state is considered a decidedly "blue" state.
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.
Political parties ‘not doing their homework’ with young voters, IU advocates say
Young people have consistently turned out to vote less than their older counterparts.
David Rafferty (opinion): Bigotry reflects a broader political pattern
'56% of Republicans defend Christian nationalism and ... Republican media and leaders regularly spout targeted, bigoted statements,' David Raffery writes.
Anti-party, anti-politician candidates surge in midterms
Political outsiders are flourishing with an electorate that's angry and willing to take risks.
Oklahoma voters, your family's politics don't have to be yours
Family political traditions are meaningful, but you should evaluate your own needs before casting your ballot.
The Political Economy of the Restaurant
Political organizer and chef Lewis Bassett’s The Full English offers a firsthand account of how English food has been shaped by industrialization, empire, and class from the vantage point of restaurants across the country.
Portsmouth will be home to next US rep. Is its political power growing?
It might be coincidence both Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo are from Portsmouth. But some observers see election as power shift in NH politics.
Dace Potas graduates with a political science degree in 2023 from DePaul University in Chicago.
Dace Potas graduates with a political science degree in 2023 from DePaul University in Chicago.
Video: Will Rural Voters Sit Out the Midterms?
Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, travels to a cattle auction in Calhan, Colo., to see if economic anxieties are affecting the loyalty of rural voters to the Republican Party.
Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has left Washington on his 31st trip abroad as America’s top diplomat, heading to Uzbekistan and India amid rumblings that he’s ignoring pressing matters in favor of more politically safe visits and meetings.
In India, the Scion of a Political Dynasty Tries to Seize His Moment
Rahul Gandhi is the descendant of three prime ministers. A surge of protests could give him a springboard to take on the nation’s current leader.
Abdul El-Sayed disavows Muslim Brotherhood and criticizes implications that he has ‘dual loyalty’
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on Saturday disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist political movement, during a heated exchange at a town hall.
Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations
New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.
State of Texas: Tight races test voters, parties and a new political map
The race for U.S. Senate is the biggest story in Texas politics, and it's getting nationwide attention. Campaign spending between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is on pace to set records, and the race ...
State of Texas: Tight races test voters, parties and a new political map
The race for U.S. Senate is the biggest story in Texas politics, and it’s getting nationwide attention. Campaign spending between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is on pace to set records, and …
Facing Realities: Christian Nationalism, From Local Messages to Political Action - by Jessica Mitchell
Part 3.d -- Faith can guide someone’s vote, their decision to run for office, or their objections to a school board’s action. The question becomes more
The Republican governor candidates walking back some of their abortion stances
The candidates’ retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramifications of pushing for new abortion restrictions remain substantial.
America's politically divided Jewish community braces for Israel's elections
Netanyahu’s supporters, especially among Orthodox Jews, believe he’s protecting a country they love as central to their identity. Many liberal and younger Jewish Americans believe his policies have harmed Israel’s global standing.
Readers Write: Political ads, sexual violence, the demise of Hourcar, letter writing
These ad makers must think our brains are mush.
A Matter of Faith: Religious leaders on voting, justice and political division
Politics increasingly shapes how Americans talk, work and interact with one another. But how should faith leaders respond when political disagreements
Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.
Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.
Meta denies political bias in Brazil after court ruling
Company rejects allegations of favoring Flavio Bolsonaro over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva | Anadolu
Peggy Gossett-Seidman grateful for arrest of man who threatened her life over political mail
The suspect remains in jail pending his next court hearing.
Political cartoons for October 17
Saturday’s political cartoons include masking mandate, the press secretary, and more
Do political ads have to disclose who paid for them? What to know
Political ads filling Wisconsin mailboxes, airwaves and screens often must disclose who paid for them, but the name alone may not tell you much. How can you find out who is really behind the message?
Big dollars and strange twists in Northeast Seattle statehouse race
An unusual legislative race in the 46th District pits a seasoned lawmaker against a political novice and is testing voters' much-discussed hunger for change.
‘Transformational’: Iowa lawmaker reacts to massive steel plant announcement, political landscape in the state
Fox News Digital spoke to Iowa GOP State Rep. Mike Vondran about the political dynamics on the ground in the Hawkeye State leading up to the midterm election as well as the newly announced steel plant in the state.
Journalist Ronan Farrow on Elon Musk's trillion-dollar political influence
Elon Musk, the world's first trillionaire, has influence across the economy and politics. NPR's Scott Simon talks to reporter Ronan Farrow of The New Yorker about Musk's campaign spending and more.
Ask Rufus: It’s just politics
In this political season, it is interesting to recall some of the characters who have made southern politics a spectator sport. The South has always had more than its fair share of interesting political figures.
A week with no end of outrages
Colorado Inside Out panelist Jon Caldara rounds up a week of political controversies, election mishaps, education scandals and national outrages, arguing that public accountability remains in short supply across Colorado and beyond.
Political scientist: 'The darkest moment' in the war in Ukraine
Geopolitical expert Klemens Fischer believes Ukraine finds itself in a desperate situation following President Donald Trump's decision to halt the new US sanctions package intended for Russia. "This i...
Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim
By Nandita Bose, Bo Erickson and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning
Montana’s House battleground: Can 2 political newcomers overcome party politics?
The fight for Montana’s 1st District tests whether candidates can use their backgrounds to connect with voters and avoid being shaped by national politics
Why is a New York-based betting site donating to Idaho politicians?
A donation doesn’t necessarily buy a vote, a Boise State political science professor said. But it “gets you a foot in the door.”
Inside Hegseth’s political ambitions — and the risks threatening them
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has rarely shied away from controversy, but his latest spectacle — announcing that the convicted Fort Hood mass shooter’s execution would be livestreamed — proved a bridge too far even for President Donald Trump.
NC's history shows why political factions are natural
Political factions are natural, but history shows we can still work together despite our deep differences.
Can left or right extremes solve Europe’s housing crisis?
Housing costs have brought about a political crisis in Spain and are fueling political change across Europe. Voters are turning to the far left and far right for radical change in the way living space is regulated.
It’s not just you. There are more Maine political ads than ever this year.
Spending in Maine has broken records set in the 2020 election cycle.
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(ANALYSIS) Political shamelessness threatens democracy by weakening leaders’ respect for ethical principles and the rule of law. Drawing on Plato’s Laws, this article explores reverence as a virtue that encourages humility, self-restraint and recognition of human limitations, arguing that responsibl
Suspicious letters sent to political offices in Massachusetts
California Proposition 4 would allow public funding for political campaigns
California Prop. 4 would allow political campaigns to be publicly funded. Here's what to know.
Political violence: How justifications influence voter approval
What happens when political violence is presented as a justified response to threat or injustice coming from an out-group? A study by Ursula Daxecker, director at the Max Planck Institute for Politics ...
Maine voters are unhappy over political climate as they cast early ballots in midterm elections
Politics Unusual: Governors debate discussion, ballet props
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with politics strategists to discuss the recent New York gubernatorial debate between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman. Also, a conversation with the executive director of Citizens Union about the five ballot propositions.
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling
SAO PAULO (AP) — Tech giant Meta denied accusations Friday that it acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign, less than a day after the country’s electoral court ruled the platform must give equal treatment to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and opposition candidate Fláv...
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling
SAO PAULO (AP) — Tech giant Meta denied accusations Friday that it acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign, less than a day after the country’s electoral court ruled the pla…
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling
Tech giant Meta has denied accusations it has acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign.
Kathy Castor and Mike Beltran put each other's political records on trial at Tampa forum
Beltran called the Rays stadium deal a "boondoggle" as the candidates sparred over campaign money, education, health care and transit.
Musical chairs in the Maryland Senate president's office and other political notes
Musical chairs in the Maryland Senate president's office and other political notes
AOC's $1 million donation to Abdul El-Sayed sparks political speculation
Former classmate accuses James Talarico of putting political ambition over truth
Fox News host Will Cain discusses accusations from James Talarico’s former classmate Mike Garcia about the Democratic Texas Senate candidate's honesty on 'The Will Cain Show.'
Political insiders break down N.Y. gubernatorial debate
Republican Bruce Blakeman and incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul faced off in their only debate of the election cycle right here on Spectrum News 1.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter & a New ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos Poll, Sunday on “This Week” with Co-anchor Martha Raddatz
Energy Secretary Chris Wright & Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter will be on "This Week" airing on Sunday, October 18.
Barbara Bush's latest political move backs James Talarico's U.S. Senate bid
Barbara Bush gave $2,500 to Lone Star Rising PAC, which supports Democrat James Talarico in his U.S. Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton.
Trump's team is in chaos as midterms enter final stretch
A White House that has enjoyed relative stability over the past two years has returned to a state of disarray that characterized much of Trump's early political career.
Cook Political Report moves 11 House races towards Democrats as Trump continues campaigning
The non-partisan Cook Political Report moves nearly a dozen races toward Democrats with less than three weeks before the election. NBC’s Monica Alba and Garrett Haake report on President Trump's campaign trip to Georgia and Cook Political Report’s Erin Covey joins to discuss the rating shifts.