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Daniel Perez warns of tough choices in 2026 as House braces for tax, insurance, drug-cost battles
‘But difficult doesn’t mean impossible, and hard isn’t an excuse for cowardice.’
OPINION - Jewish Identity and the Current State of New York City Politics
I had the privilege, some 20 years ago, […]
Small Town Politics: City concerns on display in the city of Quitman
The city of Quitman is under the microscope after a recent special called city meeting sparked concerns about the council’s decisions to hire, fire, and re-interview city employees. WALB’s Investigative Reporter Brittanye Blake explains what’s next for the city.
Mike Suarez leads the cash battle as Dems seek to reclaim HD 64 after Susan Valdés party swap
Valdés is not seeking re-election due to term limits.
The Metro: Learned helplessness in politics can be unlearned
Dr. Julia Felton, associate professor of psychology at Wayne State University, unpacked learned helplessness in our society today.
Our politics podcast previews legislative session, recaps Chiefs deal
With the Kansas Legislature kicking off its 2026 session, our Chillin' in the Statehouse politics podcast previews what to watch for.
Neal Dunn to retire, won't seek re-election in CD 2
'The time has come to pass the torch to new conservative leaders.'
Teaching About Schooling: Integrating Education Politics into Political Science Curricula -
Teaching About Schooling: Integrating Education Politics into Political Science Curricula By Cameron J. Arnzen, Brown University and Chloe B. O’Neill, Columbia University Education is a cornerstone of democracy, yet political science curricula rarely treat it [...]
Chris Cuomo Hosts 'Cuomo Mornings' on POTUS Politics
Tune in weekdays 7–9am ET starting January 20.
James Fishback flops in debut fundraising report
He didn't even bring in a thousand dollars.
Legislative Session preview: SW Florida lawmakers seek over $670M for roads, water systems, ports and health care
The biggest asks focus on storm resilience and growth, road construction, dredging projects, sewer and wastewater upgrades, and emergency response.
Legislative Session preview: Ralph Massullo eager for new role in Senate
'My main goal is to make government more efficient.'
The US in brief: Rally round the Fed
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Miss Manners: My friend’s blaring TV ruined our visit with politics
What is this, my parents' house?
Personnel note: Brian Hughes joins Mercury Public Affairs
'Brian’s leadership will immediately translate into wins for our Florida clients.'
Japan Politics Matter More Than Fed, CPI - 3-Minute MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Skylar Montgomery Koning break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)
Free speech isn’t a presidential call
There are so many things I want to write about this week. My kindly editor strongly desires that, in Colorado Politics, I write on Colorado politics (Ed: absolutely!). That’s quite reasonable and he is the boss so here goes… So, about President Donald Trump (don’t worry, a Colorado connection is coming). I’ve oft penned remarks […]
Pazdur warns that politics, ‘chaos’ are damaging FDA
At a STAT event, veteran drug regulator Richard Pazdur, who left the FDA last month after 26 years, said that politics and 'chaos' were damaging the agency.
Open inquiries probe potential involvement at the ‘highest levels of Minnesota politics’: Manhattan Institute senior fellow
Manhattan Institute senior fellow Chris Rufo discusses the ongoing investigation into the alleged Minnesota fraud scandal and how widespread the issue may be on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on his unique brand of politics, vaccines and more
Santa Barbara’s Rent Freeze: Politics First, Housing Second
Cities that adopt strict rent freezes see reduced housing supply, less reinvestment in existing units, and declining housing quality over time.
DOJ's Fed probe sparks GOP backlash: From the Politics Desk
Plus, meet the new Trump super PAC megadonors.
Ken Welch campaign in turmoil after $200K-plus stolen from PAC, stagnant fundraising
Committee officials plan to have conversations with local and federal law enforcement on next steps.
How Trump's 'Don-roe Doctrine' is different than Bush-era GOP foreign policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Republican Party’s approach to world affairs has shifted from attempting to spread democratic values during the George W. Bush administration to “America First” in President Trump’s first term and now to something else entirely. We discuss what to make of Trump’s foreign policy agenda. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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.
With Democrats at a Crossroads, Elizabeth Warren Urges a Left Turn
The Massachusetts senator signaled alarm about her party’s movement toward the center, warning in a speech that Democrats should not cozy up to the wealthy and the powerful.
UCSD's Math Meltdown: The Cost of Prioritizing Identity Politics Over The Basics
The University of California, San Diego is confronting an academic breakdown that would have been unthinkable a decade ago: a..
AI Pushback: Governments Eye Action on Political Ads, Deepfakes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban AI-generated images from state politics. Canada may restrict “deepfakes” after the uproar over Grok “undressing” photos. New Jersey restricts phone use in schools. Vermont beer-makers are struggling. As we mention here regularly, Decision Points primarily ...
From police to politics? Durham Chief discusses life after law enforcement
Chief Patrice Andrews made the announcement last week that she would leave her position beginning May 1. Andrews held the position since November of 2021.
Inside Democrats’ Brewing Debate Over Which States Should Vote First in 2028
Does Iowa deserve another shot? Is South Carolina too red? New Hampshire too white? Nevada too far-flung? Democrats are starting their calendar from scratch, and there’s a lot to consider.
Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities -
Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities By Jennifer L. Clemens, University of Wisconsin–Parkside and Michael A. Hansen, University of Turku This article examines a legislative politics simulation [...]
The politics of removing Nicolas Maduro
The White House has an uphill battle in selling its actions in Venezuela to the American people, but it should not be an impossible task.
Mary Peltola Runs for Senate in Alaska, Lifting Democrats’ Hopes
The former congresswoman is the latest top-tier recruit for Democrats, who face a difficult Senate map this year as they try to retake control of the chamber.
How US politics is affecting international travel
As tourism to the US plunges because of perceived risks, some travellers are now second-guessing whether it's safe to visit destinations Trump has recently threatened.
Legislative Session preview: Shevrin Jones prioritizes fleet of people-focused proposals
His priorities range from ensuring continuity in health care and banning discrimination based on hairstyles to protecting schoolchildren from violence.
New to state politics or need a refresher? Here’s our Idaho legislative session 101 guidebook.
The workings in the Idaho Capitol may seem confusing or removed from everyday life, but decisions made there have a real impact on Idahoans.
The Battle Over House Maps Spills Into 2026, Where an X-Factor Awaits
As the race to gerrymander House districts narrows to a few states, Democrats are trying to go on offense. But a Supreme Court ruling could give Republicans a major edge.
Liesa Priddy crosses $215K raised for HD 82 bid
Priddy added more than $65K in the fourth quarter.
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Get up to speed fast — Sunburn and a cup of joe.
Trump joins Dems’ assault on rural Colorado
Ruling Colorado Democrats have assaulted rural Colorado for the past seven years under Gov. Jared Polis and the Democratic socialists who drive their massive legislative majorities. They are destroying mining and oil-and-gas jobs while imposing wolves on Colorado ranchers and communities. The First Gentleman tried to appoint a blatantly anti-livestock production activist onto the state veterinary […]
The Golden Globes ceremony ignored politics. But their big winner taps today’s unhappy turbulence
One Battle After Another engages with the tense climate of the second Trump administration unlike any other contender
What's ahead in Wisconsin politics in 2026?
Madison politics reporters discuss their perspectives on WORT-FM's "A Public Affair."
From Rules to Rulers: How Personalist Power Politics Is Squeezing Middle Powers
From Rules to Rulers: How Personalist Power Politics Is Squeezing Middle Powers
Misguided overtime law hampers Colorado agriculture
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 sets federal standards for employees including minimum wage, child labor and overtime. Agricultural workers have been largely exempted from the overtime requirements because during key portions of the growing season, there is a small window of time that requires more hours and more labor than the majority of […]
The Blogs: What the Iranian Uprising Taught Us About Performative Politics
From the blog of Erris Langer Klapper at The Times of Israel
Democratic Party must grapple with ‘excesses of identity politics,’ Democrat consultant says
Democrat consultant Julian Epstein discusses how identity politics and anti-Western ideology are key issues harming the Democratic Party on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’
Politics Now: January 10th, 2026
This week on Politics Now with host John Langeler: Nevada considers a ban on some sugary foods with SNAP food benefits President Donald Trump proposes limiting how many homes corporate investors ca…
Richard Codey, a giant in New Jersey politics, dead at 79
Codey, former governor who spent decades in NJ politics, dies at 79
Serving 50 years in NJ politics, Codey was the state’s longest-serving legislator
Trump Says Civil Rights Led to White People Being ‘Very Badly Treated’
President Trump’s comments were a blunt distillation of his administration’s racial politics, which rest on the belief that white people have become the real victims of discrimination in America.
Dr. Frederick Haynes talks about his move from pastor to politician
The longtime pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, Dr. Frederick Haynes, surprised many when he jumped in to run in Congressional District 30, the seat based in southern Dallas County. He speaks with Lone Star Politics about why he entered the race and what happens next.
Erika Booth starts 2026 with commanding cash lead in HD 35
Booth has $192K in the bank. Eric Gray has $4K.
Will outgoing Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin run for governor? Here's his blunt answer
Despite calls for him to run for governor, outgoing Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin bluntly ruled out entering politics in 2026.
This Week in Missouri Politics
Scott Faughn is joined by President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin, Speaker Jon Patterson, House Minority Leader Ashley Aune and Senate Minority Leader Doug Beck
California Politics 360 Full Episode | Understanding the proposed budget
The Finance Department projects the state’s deficit will be $2.9 billion – a major difference from the Legislative Analyst’s Office projections of $17.6 billion.
Politics chat: Lawmakers push back on Venezuela, ICE shooting sparks protests
A change in U.S. posture, following its military operation last weekend in Venezuela, as President Trumps talks about selling Venezuela's oil and the U.S. taking control of Greenland.
How Trump’s capture of Maduro can be traced to Marco Rubio’s boyhood front porch
Miami’s exile politics forged Marco Rubio’s worldview. Now they’re shaping Trump’s foreign policy.
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics
Marco Rubio celebrated a major foreign policy win, while Session (the first of several?) is set to begin.
Mamdani, Trump and the battle for the disgruntled in 2026 midterms
Take over Greenland, anyone? Open government-run grocery stores? The politics of 2026 will not be for the faint of heart.
Trump Shakes up Latin American Politics
The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro has divided the region. But every nation wants to avoid being next.
Trump Shakes up Latin American Politics
The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro has divided the region. But every nation wants to avoid being next.
Nathaniel Lautier: A profile in courage
In nonstop chaos, accountability survives only if voters decide it matters.
Pols & Politics: Ex-Marty Walsh cabinet chief to head MCCA, Boston City Council takes 2-week vacation
John Barros, a cabinet official for former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, was appointed to lead the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority; The City Council is taking a two-week vacation after last w…
Gov. Jared Polis is Rodney Dangerfield
Hang onto your wallet, it’s a Colorado legislative session. And the loneliest person under the Gold Dome is Jared Polis, a governor without a nation. This will be the last regular session of his limited two terms, and he has managed to become disliked by just about everyone. Of course, no matter how often he […]
Inside California Politics: Jan. 9, 2026
(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — This week on Inside California Politics, billionaire real estate magnate Rick Caruso sat down with host Nikki Laurenzo to discuss the one-year anniversary of the dead…
Politics: Tri-state lawmakers respond to extension of ACA credits
Some of the tri-state’s federal delegation celebrated the passing of Affordable Care Act tax credit extensions in the U.S. House of Representatives, which would help prevent working families across the
Gov. DeSantis names his appointments and reappointments to FAMU Trustees panel
All four names picked by DeSantis have steep backgrounds in public service.
Florida GOP backs James Uthmeier for Attorney General
'United and focused on winning.'
Inside Iowa Politics: Who pays more toward Social Security
U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls wanted wealthier Americans to pay more toward Social Security.
The Memo: National storm over ICE killing scrambles political picture over immigration
The killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has sparked the fiercest protests yet over President Trump’s immigration…
Former 'View' co-host backs Jenny McCarthy's critique of show, laments switch from entertainment to politics
Actress Sherri Shepherd backed fellow ex-"View" co-host Jenny McCarthy's criticism of "The View" in an exclusive clip of "Sherri," obtained by Entertainment Weekly on Thursday.
Week in Politics: ICE Shooting in Minnesota; Trump threats and surprises
President Trump seems to have settled on a provocative playbook for his second go-around in the White House.
‘We fell in love with it’: Matthew McConaughey praises Alabama city for people, politics
The famed actor talked about his visit to Birmingham on a podcast with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson.
Unsolicited advice to both Republicans and Democrats
This even-numbered year will be one of political turnover in Colorado with the governor’s chair opening up, along with the other state executive offices (attorney general, state treasurer, and secretary of state), all due to term limits. A U.S. Senate seat will also be on the ballot. The ultra-competitive 8th district to Denver’s north will […]
Chrystia Freeland Resigns as a Member of Canada’s Parliament
Once a powerful force under Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland’s time in politics came to an end on Friday.
Kevin Rennie: A CT town with fractious politics like no other
Some years the battle moves to choosing members of the party’s town committee, though recently all was calm at the local Democratic caucus.
The Age of Aggression: How Strongman Politics Is Dismantling the Post-1945 Order
Across the past eight decades, the international community has experienced successive 'waves' of atrocity accountability—periods in which global norms either strengthened or eroded in the face of mass...
Gavin Newsom on Democrats, 2028 and His Fruit-only Breakfasts
The California governor is powered by smoothies and bursting with thoughts about U.S. politics.
Trump's Minnesota focus: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a flashpoint in the immigration debate.
Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect : The NPR Politics Podcast
This week, a fatal shooting by an immigration enforcement officer in Minneapolis inflamed tensions. Meanwhile in Washington, congressional Republicans bucked President Trump and their party leaders. We discuss what to make of it all.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.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.
Comment | In worrying times for politics and the environment, art can still provide hope
And the audience matters just as much as the artwork
Fox News Politics Newsletter: AOC accuses Vance of believing ‘American people should be assassinated’
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
Noah Widmann drops out of race against Cory Mills, endorses Bale Dalton
'There is no higher priority than defeating America's most corrupt Congressman Cory Mills.'
Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Gustavo Petro calls for 'shared government through dialogue' in Venezuela, leading to elections.
Whole Hog Politics: Minnesota goes from Democratic debacle to GOP angst
A week ago, it looked like Minnesota Democrats had stumbled into a scandal that might cost their party any chance to win back the U.S. Senate and at the very least turn a safe gubernatorial...
Pack Politics: How Political Identity can Twist Perception of Wolves
Study shows that partisan misperceptions about opponents may lead to conflict, even when consensus is possible
Politics tops Americans' list of money fears, financial planners say. How you can protect yourself
Keep your finances on track amid the chaos.
State leaders take action against toxic baby formula
'I wish I could say that this was an isolated finding.'
Three Supreme Court Cases That Could Reshape Politics in 2026
The Supreme Court is set to weigh in on laws like the Voting Rights Act and limits on coordinated party expenditures.
Watch live: Whole Hog Politics with Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon
The Hill’s SVP of Editorial, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news. Sign up for the Whole Hog Politics weekly news…
Whole Hog Politics: Minnesota goes from Democratic debacle to GOP angst
A week ago, it looked like Minnesota Democrats had stumbled into a scandal that might cost their party any chance to win back the U.S. Senate and at the very least turn a safe gubernatorial race in…
Nordics Adapt to Trump’s Transactional Politics
Finland and Sweden are pursuing defense agreements with the US, and military deals are on the table
Politics: County Executive races in Baltimore, Howard & Anne Arundel
Guest host Matt Bush talks with local reporters about the competitive County Executive races shaping up in three Maryland counties.
The US in brief: Distrust and disharmony in Minneapolis
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.