SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " Politics " 11,742 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Budget insights: Charter school maintenance funding rises to $260M in House spending plan
Charter schools would again receive the largest dedicated maintenance allocation in the education capital budget.
Yes Minister update I’m Sorry, Prime Minister shows that politics may be beyond a joke
Stage version of the beloved sitcom relies on jokes about social progress and cancel culture rather than Westminster machinations
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Sussan Ley: Does Liberal Party drama show Australian politics still has a problem with women?
The Liberal Party elected its first female leader at a time of crisis. She lasted less than a year.
The State of the City and the politics of interruption in Memphis
On Tuesday, as Memphis Mayor Paul Young delivered his State of the City address,, a grassroots organization disrupted it by shouting. The setting was a church. Children were present. Reactions were immediate and divided. Some called it courageous. Others called it disrespectful. What has unsettled so many people about this disruption is not the protest […]
Inside Iowa Politics: Whether EV makers can sell vehicles in Iowa
Iowa legislators face an upcoming deadline if they want to change the law to allow electric vehicle manufacturers to sell directly to consumers in the state.
Bulk beads, politics and advertising not allowed on the parade route: What krewes should know
New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell is calling out ordinance violations by krewes. We’re breaking down the rules.
Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - 2026 politics and election preview (March 4, 2026)
This November is shaping up to be one of Michigan’s most consequential elections in decades. Join Michigan Public's Political Director Zoe Clark, Senior Capitol Correspondent Rick Pluta, and their panelists for our FIRST Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics of the year.
AOC's foreign policy play: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump faces growing GOP blowback on a range of issues.
Trump wants a deal with Iran, but could military strikes be coming? : The NPR Politics Podcast
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump this week to discuss the United States’ ongoing talks with Iran over that country’s military capabilities. We discuss what each side wants and possible next steps, plus the latest in the efforts for peace in Gaza.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.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.
Senate budget chief: No spending proposals this week
This is the second time Hooper has announced a delay to the expected budget rollout.
Politics Friday: Lawmakers outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session
Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with four caucus leaders about the upcoming session and the work they hope to tackle.
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.
Politics, penis injections, broken medals: A week of controversy at the Winter Olympics
Alongside displays of sporting excellence, numerous controversies have flared this week at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the biggest scandals.
Barbara Sharief bills strengthening safeguards against violence advance to Senate floor
The measures would create a new type of injunction for victims of serious violence by someone they know and expand confidentiality protections in court filings.
Politics Seep Into Olympics After Ukrainian Banned Over a Helmet
Lying face-down on a flat sled, ready to lunge head-first down an ice track, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wore a helmet during his training sessions for the Winter Olympics featuring images of fellow Ukrainians who had died during Russia’s invasion of his country.
WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' discuss how election-year politics may shape plans for Wisconsin's $2.5B surplus
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how the 2026 legislative elections will shape plans to spend Wisconsin's $2.5 billion budget surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G.Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Tufts professor says students are ditching woke culture and find performative politics 'cringy'
Tufts professor says new college students are rejecting woke culture and demanding real debate. Campus politics shifting as generation embraces discourse.
Vance: Olympians ‘not there to pop off about politics’
Vice President Vance thinks U.S. Olympic athletes should focus on competing for medals and keep their political opinions to themselves. “You’re not there to pop off about politics,̶…
Sam Greco's memory care reforms ready to move to House floor
The measure is backed by advocates for senior citizens.
House advances bill making it easier for domestic violence victims to report abusers for breaking immigration law
The path is less certain in the Senate.
Property tax politics play out in the Cook County assessor's race
The Democratic primary is expected to be a tight race.
Knoxville attorney withdraws from Appeals Court quest amid partisan politics
Knoxville lawyer Rachel Hurt dropped a bid for the Court of Appeals after Republican senators questioned her past support for Democrats.
Why Pennsylvania’s Two Most Powerful Democrats Don’t Speak
Senator John Fetterman and Gov. Josh Shapiro do not get along. The bad blood goes back years.
Berlinale Immediately Gets Heated at Jury Presser as President Wim Wenders Asserts “We Have to Stay Out of Politics”
"We are the counterweight of politics, the opposite of politics, we have to do the work of people — not the work of politicians," said the legendary filmmaker at the first Berlin Film Fest press conference.
Jeff Brandes: A politico looks at 50
At 50, math and mercy shape leadership vision
Vice President JD Vance issues warning to U.S. Olympians over politics
JD Vance would like American athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics to kindly stop speaking out against the Trump administration: 'You're not there to pop off about politics.'
Tarique Rahman promises era of clean politics as Bangladesh holds first election since fall of Hasina
Jailed then exiled in London, Rahman returns home as the main contender to be next prime minister of Bangladesh
Resolution calling for increased road funding clears Colorado Senate committee
A Republican legislator said he was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday when the state Senate’s transportation panel advanced a resolution brought to him by county commissioners urging the Colorado Department of Transportation to invest more money to fix roads. Road maintenance is “probably the No. 1 issue” in his seven-county district, said Sen. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling. […]
Resolution calling for increased road funding clears Senate committee
Sen. Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, said he was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday when the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee gave its approval to a resolution brought to him by Morgan County commissioners urging the Colorado Department of Transportation to invest more money to fix roads. Road maintenance is “probably the number one issue” in his seven-county […]
3 immigration numbers to know from our new poll: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump's "wrecking ball politics" loom large over the Munich Security Conference.
Democratic Hopefuls in Michigan’s Senate Race Jostle for Union Support
Can Democrats win back working-class voters? These candidates are trying.
DC Wrap: Bondi hearing gets heated; Pentagon-FAA dispute closes airspace
A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics
How Utah’s fear-driven politics is reshaping courts and elections
Commentary: Utah’s recent moves to expand courts and restrict elections follow a pattern of using fear as a way to secure power.
Why J.D. Vance wants Olympians to stop talking about politics
At the Winter Olympics, JD Vance urges Team USA to play their sport and avoid political comments that divide fans and spark online backlash.
Opinion | Affordability and the ‘Epstein Class’ Will Define American Politics
The fight over inequality will define the 21st century.
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan launches dark-money group to influence California politics
The Y Combinator CEO announced "Garry's List," a new big-money group spending and operating in races across the state.
Neal Dunn's office continues to swat away speculation about potential early exit from Congress
But is Dunn done?
Meet the 2025 Diversity & Inclusion Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics Recipients -
About the Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants provide support for research that examines political science phenomena affecting historically underserved communities and underrepresented groups and communities. In [...]
JD Vance says Olympians 'not there to pop off about politics'
'You're not there to pop off about politics,' Vance said. 'So when Olympic athletes enter the political arena, they should expect some pushback.'
JD Vance says Olympians 'not there to pop off about politics'
"You're not there to pop off about politics," Vance said. "So when Olympic athletes enter the political arena, they should expect some pushback."
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
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
Politics meet escapist thrills at the 2026 Berlinale
An Afghan feature opens the Berlin International Film Festival, while stars including Pamela Anderson, Ethan Hawke and John Turturro are expected on the red carpet.
It isn't partisan politics to admit that stakeholder capitalism went too far, too fast
The quiet corporate governance revolution recognizes climate change isn't an immediate, existential risk that justifies radical change in everyday life.
The US in brief: Republicans rebel over tariffs
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Quality sports coverage matters – now more than ever
With human sporting dramas fighting for space amid the geopolitics, the Winter Olympics are a reminder that the essence of sport remains noble and valid
The week in politics (Feb. 11, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we visit a new farmer-owned grocery store in Sunnyside.
The rise of vice-signalling: how hatred poisoned politics
Over the last 10 years, the terms of political debate have changed completely – and week by week they seem to get worse
Report Report hails ‘tort reform’ package for producing stability, savings
'Florida’s tort reforms are achieving exactly what policymakers intended.'
In Ukraine’s west, Hungarian minority rights collide with wartime politics
In Zakarpattia, ordinary life continues as an old dispute between neighbouring nations rocks regional geopolitics.
Freight rail is Pueblo County’s competitive advantage
By Miles Lucero Pueblo County is helping drive Colorado’s next era of economic expansion. From clean energy to steel production to advanced manufacturing, our region is earning recognition for the kind of long-term industrial investment that creates durable, future-ready communities. Rail access is central to that momentum. I spent many years in the freight rail industry, including at one of […]
The Brazilian Supreme Court at the Center of Politics
--Miguel Gualano de Godoy, Professor of Constitutional Law at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) School of Law, currently affiliated with the University o
Why Jeff Bezos gutted the Washington Post
Hundreds of jobs have gone at the newspaper that broke the Watergate scandal. Was profit or politics behind the decision? Jeremy Barr reports
Puerto Rico Energy Bureau's temporary response to electric grid woes is problematic at best, corrupt at worst
And no matter what, it's not best for the people of Puerto Rico.
What's next in New Jersey's special election: From the Politics Desk
Plus, members of Congress are heading to the exits.
This is the type of politics Americans ‘HATE’: Florida lawmaker
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., discusses a contentious congressional immigration hearing where Democrats strongly criticized I.C.E. on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Vance says US athletes should not ‘pop off about politics’ at the Olympics
Before departing Azerbaijan, US Vice President JD Vance said that US athletes competing in the Winter Olympics should “expect some pushback” for discussing politics.
Fact check: What Trump got wrong and left out while threatening to block the new US-Canada bridge
President Donald Trump threatened in a Monday social media post to block the opening of a major new US-Canada bridge over the Detroit River.
Utah police investigate whether assault on Maxwell Frost should be prosecuted as a hate crime
Multiple accounts show Christopher Young called Frost and a woman with him 'the kind we are going to deport.'
Opinion | The Left Needs a Sharper A.I. Politics
The future may put progressive theories of work and human nature to the test.
Opinion | Olympians, leave politics at home
Readers on the Olympics, Football prayer, Billie Eilish’s Land acknowledgement, Sonny Jurgensen and more.
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.
Japan’s thunderbolt election: Takaichi resets politics, economics, and diplomacy
Japan’s first-ever female leader delivered the biggest win for her party since its creation 70 years ago, but big challenges lie ahead.
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.
In sports, politics can’t be pushed under the table, James Brown says
Legendary sportscaster James Brown speaks to Amna Nawaz about his childhood, his faith and how he uses his platform to encourage the NFL community to confront controversial issues.
Talking politics with family: We won't make it if we don't 'put our hearts and heads together'
This episode of One Small Step reflects on how political polarization can strain family relationships and how trying to build connections across political lines can help repair that divide.
The political world of caregiving
Writer and scholar Laura Mauldin's new book takes on the hidden politics of spousal care.
Rays to host ‘Longo’s Legacy Weekend,’ announce promotional schedule for 2026 season
Evan Longoria was a leading member of the Rays for nearly a decade.
He’s back, but probably not from Africa: Perennial candidate Paul Congemi joins St. Pete Mayor’s race
The repeat mayoral candidate has never earned much support, but he made national headlines in 2017 for telling another candidate to go back to Africa.
Victims and politics collide as Raffensperger spotlights First Liberty fallout
Corruption emerges as a campaign theme in Georgia's Republican race for governor.
Wild local politics and Ella Langley’s huge hit: Down in Alabama
Listen to "Down in Alabama" wherever you get your podcasts.
Super Bowl to the Olympics: The long history of protest, politics and sports
This weekend’s competitions drew the attention of millions of viewers. But sporting events have long been sites for political speech, protest and activism dating back decades.
Two longtime North Carolina political rivals (and friends) are 'Talking About Politics.' Plus, PlayMakers' 'Primary Trust.'
Political adversaries Gary Pearce and Carter Wrenn talk about how they became friends and why they are still talking politics with each other. Then, PlayMakers Repertory Company’s production of “Primary Trust” features a vulnerable, comedic, and heartfelt performance from its star, Nate John Mark.
Dynasty? New Orleans politics and name recognition
What does name recognition and legacy play in New Orleans politics?
Pride and unease: US Winter Olympians navigate politics, patriotism and Trump attacks
Some athletes at the Milano Cortina Games speaking out on the complications of representing the US abroad are facing hostility from home
Four decades after we wrote Yes Minister, politics is still reduced to the pleasure of power
Our sitcom character Jim Hacker continues to cling on – as he takes to the West End stage, nothing has really changed
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
When politics are all the talk, art speaks louder than words
In light of political unrest, celebrities speak out for those who can't. But is speaking out at award shows the best way to do so?
‘A free limo is hard to turn away’: how car diplomacy turbo charges politics in the Pacific
A luxury Chinese sedan gifted to Fiji is the latest in a string of vehicles donated by foreign countries to deepen partnerships and seek influence in the region
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
Shore Acres neighborhood association President Kevin Batdorf set to join St. Pete mayoral contest
He is frustrated with the current administration’s handling of major city issues, including hurricane response, infrastructure conditions and the failed Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal.
Pockets of Republican Pushback to ICE Facilities Point to MAGA Fissures
Signs of fractures on the right, often fueled by the Trump administration’s actions, keep stacking up.
Last Call for 2.9.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
A digest of the day's politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink.
Garrett Richter: Set national standard for smart consumer protections in litigation funding
A common sense safeguard to protect courts, consumers, and Florida’s economy
How the Epstein files are upending U.K. politics : Consider This from NPR
The latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein is threatening the U.K. ruling government.New documents have led Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador to the U.S., to resign from Britain’s House of Lords and from the Labour Party.The fallout has already claimed two key staff members close to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and some in his own party are calling for him to step down too.Edward Luce, chief U.S. commentator for the Financial Times, helps explain the scandal – and why the reaction in the U.K. differs from the U.S.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jordan-Marie Smith and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Michael Levitt. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Pritzker: Trump playing politics with FEMA disaster aid denial
Pritzker: Denial of disaster aid was "a politically motivated decision...."
A moment of truth for Democrats ahead of this week's DHS shutdown deadline: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a preview of this year's big secretary of state races.
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.
Foreign billionaires funnel $2.6B to US advocacy groups to influence policy, watchdog report claims
A new report from a watchdog says six international groups routed more than $2.65 billion into U.S. politics through nonprofit grants, a loophole the group argues needs to be fixed.
Melania Trump to craft valentines with families at The Children's Inn
The First Lady made similar holiday visits to the NIH facility during Donald Trump's first term.
Nancy Bostock lands colleague, former member support in bid for Pinellas School Board
'She is committed to high academic standards, fiscal responsibility and protecting our children from the intrusion of politics into our classrooms.'
PODCAST: How a proposed natural gas pipeline in CT cuts across typical partisan politics
WSHU's Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror's John Moritz discussed his article about a natural gas pipeline project that seems to buck partisan trends.
Dem lawmaker slams Ilhan Omar probe as 'playing politics'
Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the probe into Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's personal wealth on 'The Faulkner Focus.'
Amendment narrows ‘agricultural disparagement’ language in sweeping farm bill
The amendment would align the definition with federal commodity classifications.
‘He has consistently delivered’: Isaac Salver, Joshua Fuller back Fabián Basabe for re-election
‘All of our residents benefit from his efforts.’