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DPS school board votes to keep Kaiser health insurance for at least a year
The school board’s decision comes after DPS leaders recommended that directors approve a plan to drop Kaiser as one of the providers available to employees who buy health insurance through the dist…
Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats from work on congressional redistricting bid
A Virginia court on Thursday temporarily blocked Democrats from preparing for an April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps, handing the party another setback in its efforts to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the national redistricting battle.
DHS is hunting for any US citizens who may have voted before being naturalized
The Department of Homeland Security is doubling down on the administration’s ongoing investigations into potential voter fraud — reviewing cases involving US citizens and whether they registered to vote, or voted, prior to being naturalized, according to an internal memo reviewed by CNN.
Hegseth invited pastor who calls for Christian theocracy to lead Pentagon prayer service
A controversial pastor who supports repealing women’s right to vote and believes homosexuality should be a crime led a worship service at the Pentagon this week, saying he was invited by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Trump’s White House ballroom moves one step closer to approval after fast-track vote
The Commission of Fine Arts fast-tracked approval for President Trump’s East Wing renovation plans Thursday, bringing the president’s quest for his new ballroom one step closer to reality.
Democrats recruit content creators in new strategy to win back Latino voters
The strategy, developed by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ political arm, is being rolled out in the Houston area as early voting begins for Texas’ statewide primary on March 3.
McCord: Run Huntington Beach Like a Service Business
Run Huntington Beach like a service business—not a political stage. Demand accounting on the 25-year Pacific Airshow deal, stop “balanced” budgets that rely on reserve raids and one-time patches, and tackle deferred maintenance and real hazard risks. November 2026: vote for competence, not drama.
How Jesse Jackson Enhanced Black Political Power in New York
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died this week, ran for president twice, leading more Black voters to register. The year after his second run, a Black mayor, David Dinkins, won in New York.
Foxboro denies entertainment license months before World Cup
The town’s select board members voted not to grant FIFA, the Kraft Group, and the Boston 26 Committee the entertainment license needed to host the games.
Hamilton County redirects $480,000 in tourism funding to sports agency
Hamilton County commissioners voted Wednesday to move thousands of dollars away from tourism, opting to invest the funds into sports.$480,000 will be taken away
Democrats recruit popular content creators in new strategy to win back Latino voters
Democrats are playing catch-up in having online influencers and content creators promote their candidates and priorities
Hegseth invited Christian nationalist Doug Wilson to preach at Pentagon
The self-described “paleo-Confederate” has argued that wives should submit to their husbands, women should be denied the vote and Christian slaveowners were on “firm scriptural ground.”
Why voters hate Trump’s (pretty decent) economy
The data is solid. The vibes are atrocious. What gives?
Bulgaria to Hold Snap Vote April 19 as Ex-President Gains Ground
Bulgaria’s president said a snap vote will be held on April 19, a move which could break years of deadlock with the candidacy of a popular former president shaking up the political arena.
An Architect of Virginia’s Redistricting Will Run for a New Seat Himself
Dan Helmer, a Democratic state lawmaker, played a key role in putting redrawn congressional maps before state voters.
Minneapolis City Council to vote on $7 million for small business support
The Minneapolis City Council will vote Thursday on a $7 million relief fund for small businesses that are losing money during the federal immigration operation.
Episode 51: We Are in the Pain Cave of Politics
Carrie, Amy and Matthew join the Roundtable this week. First, Amy takes a look at Trump's sagging approval ratings among white working-class voters and what that could mean for the midterms. Then, Matthew gives a primer on this year’s races for secretary of state and other election offices that will wield significant influence over how the 2028 and 2030 cycles are administered.And finally, the team discusses which winter Olympic sport they would want to compete in and who would like to experience what it means to be "in the pain cave."
Helen Chandler-Wilde: Can any Politician Focus on Core Issues?
I’m currently reading a book called The Revolt of the Public. Written by a former CIA media analyst, Martin Gurri, it traces the effects of the internet on politics, and argues that fragmenting information has broken the communication channels between leaders and voters. Politicians stop delivering what voters want, sometimes because their demands are impossible, and often because they don’t even know what they are.
How some Democrats are using scripture to try to reach Christian voters in U.S. midterms
In some cases, the Democrats are themselves members of the clergy or studying to join it.
What to know about the February primary election
Not everyone will vote today. Here’s how you can find out if you do.
Democrats celebrate as 73,000 North Carolina voters without proper ID stay on rolls
North Carolina's election board reached a settlement allowing 73,000 voters to keep registration status after a GOP lawsuit challenged voter rolls.
Labour take note: the politics of home cannot be ceded to the nativist right
Reform’s version of patriotism is opportunistic and bogus, but it is swaying voters. Labour must look to its roots to find a reply, says Guardian associate editor Julian Coman
Senate sends Small Business Growth Act to Gov. Morrisey’s desk
CHARLESTON – A bipartisan bill supported by both the West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate meant to help small businesses gain access to investment dollars will now be the first bill to complete the legislative process. The Senate voted Monday to concur with changes made by the House to Senate Bill 1, the […]
West Virginia Senate sends Small Business Growth Act to Morrisey
CHARLESTON — A bipartisan bill supported by both the West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate meant to help small businesses gain access to investment dollars will now be the first to complete the legislative process. The Senate voted Monday to concur with changes made by the House to Senate Bill 1, the Small Business […]
Obama calls out Trump’s ‘rogue behavior,’ admits aliens are real?
yes, this interview was about aliens but it was also about accountability. About governing in reality, not ideology. About understanding that voters can care about human dignity and public order at…
Who was the best girls athlete on the Northshore for the week of Feb. 8-14? Vote now!
Vote for who you think was the best girls athlete on the Northshore last week.
NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' after FBI seized of voter data in Fulton County
Georgia residents entrusted the state with their “sensitive personal information” when they registered to vote, and the Jan. 28 seizure of ballots and other election documents from the Fulton County elections hub “breached that guarantee, infringed constitutional protections of privacy, and interfered with the right to vote,” the organizations said in a motion filed late Sunday.
Europe’s Flagship Climate Tool Tests Political Limits
The region’s market for carbon permits is drawing attention from governments wary of voter backlash.
Manchester’s Muslim voters pivotal in UK election showdown
The Manchester suburbs of Gorton and Denton have been thrust to the centre of the fight for Britain’s political future.
Anti-system voters are turning on Trump over Epstein
And young Republicans are particularly enraged.
CA Politics 360 Full Episode | Proposed Voter ID ballot initiative, CA Democratic Party convention
There’s a proposed ballot initiative that would require voters to show their ID at the polls and for election officials to verify citizenship.
Derek Dooley didn’t vote for years. Now he wants Georgia voters to send him to Washington
Political observers say it's hard for Dooley to claim he's an outsider, yet his connections will help his bid for Georgia's Senate seat.
Derek Dooley didn't vote for years. Now he wants Georgia voters to send him to Washington
Former football coach Derek Dooley says Georgia voters should send him to the Senate because he’s a political outsider
Derek Dooley didn't vote for years. Now he wants Georgia voters to send him to Washington
Former football coach Derek Dooley says Georgia voters should send him to the Senate because he's a political outsider.
In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now political kryptonite
Texas Republicans bet on continuing to win over Latino voters. Then Trump began his aggressive deportation campaign.
Politics: Area lawmakers weigh in on U.S. House votes against Canada tariffs
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to disapprove of the “national emergency” that was declared by President Donald Trump in order to raise tariffs on Canada. The vote
Representative Tim Burchett on supporting voter I.D. for the midterm elections
This week in politics: How Schuylkill County’s legislators voted
Between ongoing budget stalemates and severe partisan divides, it can be easy to feel like nothing is getting done in government. But every week is a busy week in politics, and important developmen…
NBA commissioner Adam Silver: ‘Every possible remedy’ on table to stop tanking
The NBA commissioner also addressed an expected vote on expansion later this year and said relocating a team is not being considered.
Collins boosts Republican voter ID effort, but won’t scrap filibuster
While Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, supports the SAVE America Act, she won't buck the Senate filibuster, which will prove a key barrier in the legislation's survival in the Senate.
Minneapolis upends WA lawmakers’ political playbook, DHS funding
The fallout halted the final stretch of negotiations as Democrats demanded restrictions on immigration agents in exchange for votes for DHS funding.
Trump tells soldiers to vote GOP in campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg
It was not the first time Trump gave an overtly political speech in a military setting, breaking the tradition of keeping the armed forces separate from partisan politics.
Some Florida voters foresee voter access changes if SAVE America Act becomes law
The act would require voters to bring photo ID and proof of citizenship, such as passports, an original birth certificate or naturalization papers.
Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not'
In social media posts on Friday, the president said that if Congress failed to approve legislation mandating voter ID, he would issue an executive order.
Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote
Thailand's traditional centres of political patronage, the 'Baan Yai' (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.
Trump tells soldiers to vote GOP in campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg
Army policy prohibits partisan displays, and most service members refrained from cheering.
Los Angeles County Public Health set to close 7 clinics due to significant funding cuts
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal
Virginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan benefiting Democrats while a court battle plays out over the legality of the effort.
Alabama college pauses cuts to sports programs amid budget strain
Prior to the athletics report, the board voted to remove nine low-performing minors and seven concentrations.
Will Wasserman Let Music Agents Go to Save His Powerhouse Sports Firm?
While the LA28 Olympics board gave the mogul its vote of confidence, some of his own agents are still advising artists to post about the company founder — it's unclear whether there is a music and sports split among clients.
Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting special election to move forward
Democrats placed a voter referendum on the ballot in April that could pave the way for a new congressional map that heavily favors their party.
Oregon transportation tax hike one step closer to landing on May ballot following key vote
One key Republican suggested his caucus may seek legal action to prevent the move.
City Council Business Meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public, and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public engagement helps to build a stronger sense of community, increase valuable discussions, and decrease division.
A D.H.S. Shutdown Looms. Bruised Minnesotans Urge Their Parties to Dig In.
Congressional Democrats say they will approve no money for the Department of Homeland Security without guardrails on immigration agents. Their voters in Minnesota are demanding no less.
Members of Congress prepare to face angry, dissatisfied primary voters in 2026
The first round of primaries on March 3 includes examples of the type of incumbent challenges both parties will be dealing with all midterm year.
Greece town supervisor moves to amend management benefit perks
Jeff McCann is proposing that the town board vote to amend these manager benefits at next Thursday's town board meeting.
Democrats salivate at GOP zero-vote margin as shutdown looms over ICE reform gridlock
Democrats on Thursday said they see opportunity to press for their priorities in DHS talks and more as GOP House teeters on a razor-thin margin.
WATCH LIVE: Schumer speaks after Democrats vote against DHS funding bill, making shutdown likely
Leavitt unloads on Obama over voter ID push, accuses Dems of 'panic'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticizes former President Barack Obama for opposing voter ID laws after House passes SAVE Act.
Contributor: Congress may finally touch the third rail of U.S. politics
Legislators hope they can endlessly borrow to avoid unpopular votes on spending cuts or tax hikes, but inflation won't wait for debt to pile up this time.
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections
The bill passed Wednesday is a Trump administration priority aimed at scrutinizing ballot access. But it faces blowback in the Senate.
Six Republicans join Democrats in vote to block Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs
President warned prior to the vote that any Republican who voted against tariffs would ‘suffer the consequences’
VOTE Shore wrestling’s Senior of the Year
In this poll presented by Seaview Orthopaedics, make your pick for who will be Shore wrestling's Senior of the Year.
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters
House Republicans rushed to approve legislation on Wednesday that would impose new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the midterm elections, a Trump administration priority that faces blowback in the Senate.
Voter ID is an ‘existential political issue’: Rep Brandon Gill
DEK: Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, explains why he thinks the SAVE America Act is ‘common sense’ legislation on ‘The Bottom Line.’
State Senate advances measure asking voters to authorize mobile sports betting
The South Dakota Senate voted 23-10 to approve a resolution that would ask voters to legalize mobile sports betting.
Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs
In a vote that GOP leaders fought hard to avoid, a half dozen Republicans sent a blunt message to President Donald Trump that they do not support the tariff regime that he has made the centerpiece of his second term.
Democratic Hopefuls in Michigan’s Senate Race Jostle for Union Support
Can Democrats win back working-class voters? These candidates are trying.
6 House Republicans defy Trump on key agenda item in Dem-pushed vote
The House passed legislation to roll back President Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs after several Republicans joined Democrats in a rare rebuke. The resolution now heads to the Senate.
Labour bill would stop ‘dodgy front companies’ making political donations
Bill would also give votes to 16-year-olds and pave the way for ‘opt-out’ voter registration
McConnell released from hospital after health scare, to work from home as key DHS vote looms
Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital after experiencing flu-like symptoms and will work from home this week as Senate faces Friday DHS funding deadline.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
Board of Supervisors awards $12.4 million in Measure O and state funds for mental health and homeless services
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday awarded $12.4 million to support mental health and homelessness services across the county, the latest in a series of investments funded by Measure O, the quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2020.
Only one House Dem voted in favor of voter ID, proof of citizenship in US elections
The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at enhancing election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
TRTA 101: All Politics Are Local! – Friday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Central - Texas Retired Teachers Association
The second episode of TRTA 101, titled “All Politics Are Local!”, will air live on Friday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. Central. This episode will focus on the upcoming Texas primary elections and your power as a voter. TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee will be joined by Dr. Mary Widmier, TRTA’s Legislative Coordinator. TRTA members […]
House takes up state bird swap as poll shows Florida leans flamingo
New poll finds voters ready to ditch mockingbird for flamingo
Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs
Speaker Mike Johnson failed to reinstate a ban on lawmakers’ ability to challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs when three Republicans crossed party lines to vote with Democrats.
Election security takes center stage as Republicans push national voter ID law
House Republicans held a hearing to suggest sweeping changes in how Americans vote
City of LA asking voters to increase taxes on hotels, unlicensed cannabis businesses
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved resolutions to place three tax-related measures on the June 2 primary ballot.
Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidate skips Senate floor session for business event
None of the bills Drazan has sponsored involving business and economic issues survived a Monday deadline to schedule committee votes.
LA County supervisors vote to add sales-tax hike for health care to June ballot
L.A. County voters will decide in June whether to approve a temporary half-cent sales tax in an effort to support health care services.
CFISD board reverses controversial textbook policy that banned certain chapters of science textbooks
Three political newcomers to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD's school board voted to reverse a decision by the previous board to ban certain science textbook chapters.
What to watch in the Texas Senate race : The NPR Politics Podcast
Texas Sen. John Cornyn, running for his fifth term, is locked in a competitive Republican primary contest. Meanwhile, some Democrats think they can flip the seat, electing a Democrat to represent Texas in the Senate for the first time since 1988. We discuss what to watch in the heated primaries as voters begin casting their ballots next week.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and Houston Public Media senior reporter Andrew Schneider.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.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.
Fox News Poll: Beyond red vs. blue, finding me + you across the political divide
Fox News poll reveals 6 in 10 voters believe love can transcend political differences this Valentine's Day, while humor trumps politics in relationships.
The Booming Business of Luxury Grocery Stores
A new crop of gourmet grocers has hit the city, drawing lines of trendy TikTokers, MAHA-curious health fiends and Instacart devotees who want to pop in for a treat.
City Council to vote on Downtown Entertainment District that could extend last call
Jacksonville City Council is expected to vote tonight on a proposal to create a Downtown Entertainment District, a move that could allow bars and restaurants in a defined area to serve alcohol until 3 a.m., one hour later than the current citywide cutoff.
American Airlines pilots, flight attendants rebuke CEO's leadership
American Airlines flight attendants union issues historic no confidence vote against CEO Robert Isom, citing operational failures and lagging competition.
Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam
Republican politicians and strategists in Texas are amping up anti-Muslim rhetoric as a way to energize Republican voters after several elections when the border was the animating force.
Public faith in politics is now in the gutter. Here’s how Labour should drag it out
With Britain sliding down the index of transparency and voters angry, the looming election bill fails to confront the real issues, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Los Angeles voters are moving ever leftward, shifting election politics in America’s second-largest city
By Jim Newton, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. How liberal is Los Angeles? That question is very much on the minds of political insiders and observers these days as the city turns to its municipal elections and makes important decisions about its
Wyoming Senate Saves Business Council From Dismantling By 2-1 Vote
The Wyoming Business Council on Monday survived being dismantled, as the state Senate voted down a bill that would have purged it from state law,…
The midterm map is beginning to take shape : The NPR Politics Podcast
Beginning in March, voters will start picking their preferred candidates to run for House and Senate races throughout the country. With a record number of incumbents retiring, we look at what seats are especially competitive & the issues that might play big roles in how voters make up their minds.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political reporter Stephen Fowler, 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.
Who was the best boys athlete on the Northshore for the week of Feb. 1-7? Vote Now!
Help choose the best boys athlete in St. Tammany Parish for the week of Feb. 1-7. You have until Wednesday at noon to vote!
Spring Sports Preseason Polls: Voting is Open for Coaches
AURORA - The Colorado High School Activities Association is now collecting votes from spring sports head coaches for its Spring Preseason Coaches Polls.
Vote for UT Health San Antonio in the 2026 YourSA SAEN Readers’ Choice Awards - UT Health San Antonio
Voting for the 2026 YourSA San Antonio Express-News’ Readers’ Choice Awards begins Monday, Feb. 9. Voters can submit their votes once a day, every day through 11:59 p.m. CST Sunday, Feb. 22, to help UT Health San Antonio practices retain their top spots as the best in San Antonio. Each year, the YourSA San Antonio Express-News’ Readers’ […]
Vote for Section V's Boys Athlete of the Week for Feb. 2-8 presented by Faber Builders
Your vote will determine who will be the Faber Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week for Feb.2-8.
U.S. Rep. John Rose using his business acumen to earn votes for governor
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