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Swing-district Republican sounds alarm over GOP’s affordability agenda: ‘Doing nothing is not an option’
In a wide-ranging interview with CNN’s Manu Raju for “Inside Politics Sunday,” Fitzpatrick leaned into areas where he broke sharply with his party’s leaders, including his desire to find a healthcare compromise, staunch commitment to defending Ukraine and past votes against advancing major pieces of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Netanyahu says he won’t quit politics in exchange for pardon in corruption trial
At joint press conference with German chancellor, premier firmly rejects idea of walking away from political life, says voters will decide 'my future'
Trump Is Repeating One of Biden’s Big Mistakes
Downplaying voters’ economic pain will backfire.
Why Indiana GOP voters want their senators to defy Trump’s threats
Republicans in the Indiana state Senate could give President Donald Trump a major political black eye this week — and the conservative voters who elected them say they don’t mind.
Ozark entertainment district fails to get public support, local organizations look forward
OZARK -- Community leaders are seeking suggestions on how to improve downtown Ozark now that voters have rejected the idea of an entertainment district.
‘Babies are at risk’: Health reporter breaks down CDC panel’s new Hepatitis B vaccine rules
The health community is in an uproar following a Friday vote by a federal vaccine committee ending a decadeslong recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B.
Rogers: Students should be taught to apply critical thinking to politics
Glenn Rogers: The political arena now thrives on low information, non-thinking voters. I propose a lesson plan for local schools to teach students about how...
A way forward for making health insurance more affordable
After 43 days of a government shutdown, eight Democratic senators crossed the aisle and voted in favor of a Republican bill to extend the enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, which are…
What key swing voters want from their candidates: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the health care stalemate on Capitol Hill sets up a major 2026 issue.
Charlie Kirk PAC to spend millions targeting Indiana's redistricting opponents
Turning Point Action and other PACs plan to spend "eight figures" to primary Indiana Republicans who vote no on redistricting.
Data center battles: local protests, state incentives, and political fallout
Wondering why data centers are suddenly everywhere in the news? We’ll break it down. Plus, why the backlash isn’t falling along the usual party lines and what Michigan can learn from how voters in other states have responded.
CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.
DeSantis details phased approach to eliminate Florida property taxes with 2026 ballot requirement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a property tax elimination plan "that can pass" with voters when it potentially hits the 2026 ballot, as he provides updates on the proposal.
Johnson Health Bill Next Week Unlikely to End Obamacare Standoff
Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing to unveil a Republican health care bill in the coming days for a vote by the end of the month, but the move is unlikely to resolve a congressional deadlock over expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Are you a swing voter? We want to hear how you're feeling about politics
Do you think the country is going in the right or wrong direction? Are you happy with your vote last year or do you have any regrets? Or maybe you sat the election out? NPR wants to speak with swing voters across the political spectrum.
CDC advisory panel expected to vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The vote was delayed on Thursday because of disagreements and confusion over the voting language.
Labour MP’s video explaining UK debt with biscuits racks up 3.3m views
Glasgow South MP Gordon McKee leading trend as politicians find traditional ways to reach voters no longer work
Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James again
A grand jury voted against indicting New York Attorney General Letitia James after being asked to look at the mortgage fraud case against her a second time, according to multiple people familiar with the development Thursday.
The GOP Still Can’t Agree on a Health Plan
Senate Democrats were promised a vote by mid-December on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, but Republicans still can’t decide whether they want to put forward their own alternative or what that might include. Meanwhile, the CDC and FDA are roiled by debates over vaccines. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico Magazine, and Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more. Also, Rovner interviews KFF Health News’ Aneri Pattani about her project tracking opioid settlement payments.
Chatbots spew facts and falsehoods to sway voters
Chatbots that dole out fact-laden arguments can sway voters. Those facts don’t have to be true.
NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress
House Republicans plans to vote on a bill regulating college sports has been scrapped due to divisions within their caucus
Senate Democrats set up last-ditch vote to extend Obamacare subsidies
The measure would keep Affordable Care Act subsidies in place for three years. But it’s not expected to get enough Republican support to pass.
Cassidy calls ACIP ‘totally discredited’ ahead of vaccine guidance votes
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Thursday called a federal vaccine advisory committee “totally discredited” ahead of a vote on whether to change hepatitis B vaccine guidelines, an issue ver…
Schumer to force Senate GOP to vote on three-year extension of health insurance subsidies
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) announced Thursday that Democrats will force Republican senators to vote next week on a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsi…
Schumer says Democrats will bring up bill to extend health care tax credits for 3 years
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that Democrats will offer a clean three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for a vote next week.
Vote now to have your say in Eurogamer readers' top 50 games of 2025
Have your say in Eurogamer readers' top 50 games of 2025.
Florida dives into the redistricting arms race despite political and legal hurdles
Florida Republicans will need to navigate anti-gerrymandering rules approved by voters and internal divisions over the map-drawing process.
Eurovision organisers debate whether Israel should be barred from contest
Jury may vote along with the public if EBU cannot prevent bids that sway the public, as Israel allegedly did last year.
Live updates: CDC vaccine advisors meeting to discuss childhood vaccine schedule
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are meeting today, and they could vote on possible changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. Follow here for live updates from the meeting.
Waynesboro went blue this year. Changing demographics have changed the city’s politics.
The city voted Democratic for the first time in a governor’s race in 40 years. That realignment is being driven by an influx of new residents, many of them working in or around Charlottesvill…
Analysis: Hegseth rides into controversies on a Trump-fuled storm of
When a scandal-plagued top official needs a public vote of confidence from a president, it’s usually a certain sign they’re headed for the exit.
Here are the Sports Figures Who Received Votes in New York’s Mayoral Election
The Big Apple loves its athletes.
Frustrated GOP barrels toward key health insurance vote without a clear plan
Some Senate Republicans are expressing frustration that their conference hasn’t been able to unify behind a health care plan ahead of a vote next week on a Democratic proposal to extend health insu…
Congress pulls major college sports bill after bipartisan backlash: 'Not ready for prime time'
The move to pull the SCORE Act by GOP leaders two hours before it was slated for a final vote was seen as a sign it didn't had enough support to pass.
With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy
Some of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress are warning that the party needs to sharpen its affordability message to voters heading into the 2026 elections — or risk big losses that would shackle him for the rest of his second term.
Bipartisan health care deal remains elusive in the Senate as parties dig in ahead of next week's vote
Kennedy’s handpicked CDC advisers to weigh major change to childhood vaccine schedule
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may vote this week to make a major change to the childhood vaccine schedule, potentially delaying a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborns by weeks or even years.
Athens area voters to decide new state representative in special election
With a state House seat in Athens open, Republicans are looking to preserve the seat while Democrats are hoping to flip it.
New York lawmakers aim to move 2028 primaries up to Super Tuesday
The voters who chose Zohran Mamdani might be about to get a bigger voice in picking Democrats’ next presidential nominee.
NCAA rescinds rule allowing student-athletes to bet on professional sports
The NCAA backpedaled on a previously-approved rule change that would have allowed student-athletes and athletic department staff, including those at the College, to bet on professional sports. NCAA membership voted to reject the change on Nov. 21. Although the governing bodies of all three divisions initially voted to approve the change in October, the Division...
College sports bill heads to final vote despite GOP defections
The 210-209 vote paves the way for House passage as soon as Wednesday.
Tennessee election updates: Voters hit polls in tighter-than-expected race
Tennessee's House District 7 was supposed to be Democrat-proof, but a progressive state representative is looking for an upset over her GOP rival.
Indiana's redistricting bill author says it's all about politics
Some are concerned, though, about splitting the minority vote in Marion County.
Indiana's redistricting bill advances to a vote in the House with a lone Republican opposed
An overwhelmingly anti-redistricting crowd testified for hours Dec. 2.
Army veteran to challenge LePage in Maine 2nd CD primary
When asked about facing former Gov. LePage, a well-known opponent, Clark said he wants to give voters a choice.
Al Gore urges Democrats to send a 'shock wave' in Tennessee race
The former vice president made a rare return to the campaign trail as he delivered an impassioned plea to Tennesseans to vote for Democrat Aftyn Behn.
Dr. Oz on Trump administration's health policy
Attempts are being made in Congress to work out how to advance a vote on health care subsidies and whether to extend them.
French Premier’s Budget Push Faces Key Stretch Ahead of Vote
France’s National Assembly is starting a second reading of the 2026 social security budget bill on Tuesday in a crucial test of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s plan to shepherd contested financial legislation through a divided parliament.
Jersey City voters will decide on former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback attempt
Jersey City voters will head to the polls Tuesday in a runoff to decide whether former Gov. Jim McGreevey, who resigned from the governorship in scandal more than 20 years ago, will succeed in making a longshot political comeback and become their next mayor.
Why Republicans are sweating Tuesday’s special election in ‘Trump Country’
The surprisingly competitive race in Tennessee’s ruby-red 7th Congressional District is a high-profile test of voters’ attitudes about the president’s agenda.
Senate barrels toward failure on health care
A bipartisan breakthrough appears unlikely ahead of next week's scheduled votes.
Congress set to vote on college sports bill that limits NIL, transfers
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote Monday, Dec. 1 on the SCORE Act to give the NCAA more authority to set rules on NIL and transfers.
Sports betting is legal in Missouri. These icons, lawmaker were among the first
The three bets signified the rollout of the legal sports gambling industry in Missouri, which won narrow approval from voters.
Commentary: What WA’s elections say about Oregon politics
Oregon political observers hoping to extract lessons of some kind from the votes of Nov. 4 aren’t completely out of luck thanks to their neighbor on the north side of the Columbia River Elections in various states this month drew national attention and pundits read them closely for longer-term implications, but not in Oregon, where […]
Congress begins final session of 2025 with healthcare (and a dash of AI policy) on the docket
At the top of lawmakers' economic agenda is a promised vote on healthcare left over from the 43-day shutdown fight. Also being debated are two limited AI measures that have a last chance for action in 2025.
Who was the best girls athlete on the Northshore for the week of Nov. 23-29? Vote now!
Vote for who you think was the best girls athlete on the Northshore last week.
GUEST COLUMN: What Washington’s elections say about Oregon politics
Elections in various states in November drew national attention and pundits read them closely for longer-term implications, but not in Oregon, where voters who received ballots (this writer did not) had little more than local ballot issues and other mostly low-key contests.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Jersey City’s mayoral runoff election
Voters in New Jersey’s second-largest city will get another chance to elect a new mayor Tuesday in a runoff election
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's special congressional election
Less than a month after Democrats scored big victories in the Nov. 4 general election, voters in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district will fill a vacant seat Tuesday in the closely divided U.S. House
Too much focus on national issues has left TN suffering
Too many Tennesseans get outraged over national controversies while ignoring the local issues that impact their daily lives.
UEFA held meetings with pro-Palestinian campaign over possible Israel suspension after ceasefire
UEFA has been under pressure to call a vote on Israel’s ongoing participation in European football.
Behind the Curtain: Volatility vortex
What the swing voter giveth, the swing voter abruptly taketh away.
Trump-backed candidate leads Honduras presidential vote, early trends show
Nasry Asfura holds a narrow lead over his rival Salvador Nasralla, with about 40 percent of the votes counted.
Trump’s menacing military moves wearing thin with voters
When I reported to my initial assignment following Naval Officer Candidate School, my commanding officer asked me somewhat jovially, “You know why the Navy sends me Ensigns don’t you Mr. Hudson?” Puzzled, I replied, “No, Sir.” Still grinning, he explained, “If anyone screws up here, I’ll need someone we can court-martial.” U.S. Navy discipline has […]
Karl Rove on midterms: Republicans need health care agenda or they’ll be ‘in deep trouble’
GOP strategist Karl Rove said Republicans need to have a health care agenda ahead of the midterm elections or they’ll be in “deep trouble” with their voters. In an interview Saturday on Fox News’s …
Miniature of the Year 2025: Vote for your favourites and enter a competition to win the best
Pick the best in three categories.
Protesters rally at Rep. Edwards’ owned McDonald’s over vote on SNAP, health care
Protestors gathered on Four Seasons Boulevard in Hendersonville at the McDonald's owned by Western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards.
Klobuchar says Senate ACA vote ‘will happen’ before New Year
Sen. Amy Klobuchar predicted Sunday that the Senate will hold a vote on extending subsidies offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this year. “That vote will happen. And whether it will …