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Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal stifle free speech?
Would ballot campaign to ban large utilities like DTE from making political donations suppress free speech protected by the First Amendment, as critics claim? Here are the facts.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that the inscription “Hey Facist! CATCH!” demonstrates that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Trump’s endorsement record takes a hit at the end of primary season
Despite securing the most coveted endorsement in Republican politics, six Trump-backed candidates for House and governor lost their primaries in August.
Gov. DeSantis, Moms for Liberty reshaped Sarasota school politics. Voters just gave them the boot
Voters dismantled Sarasota’s conservative School Board majority and rejected the candidate most closely tied to Moms for Liberty.
Pictures: Sentinel 150 — Politics in Orlando panel discussion
Former Orange County mayors Linda Chapin and Teresa Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett, and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin answer…
Clay Travis officially launches new venture Sport & State
Clay Travis has officially launched his new outlet after departing OutKick earlier this summer. On Wednesday, Travis filed his first column on Sport & State, the new sports, culture, and politics venture he will lead after 15 years building, growing, and eventually selling OutKick. Sport & State will feature an all-day lineup of live shows beginning…
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is just one of several governors across the country trying to address the hot button issue of residents not wanting data centers near them.
Kentucky GOP donor Kelly Craft named fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics
Kelly Craft, a prominent figure in Kentucky politics, is fall resident fellow for the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School.
'I never imagined that I would lose my job': Kevin Guthrie's farewell text to FDEM staff
The official word is resignation. His goodbye text says otherwise.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk 's killing pointed Tuesday to an engraved bullet, arguing that the inscription "Hey Facist! CATCH!" demonstrates that Kirk was targe
Opinion: The Tijuana River Valley pollution crisis is trapped in politics
San Diego residents will continue to bear the cost.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Robinson is charged with crimes including aggravated murder and has not yet entered a plea.
Dog Days of Politics
The hives stood tall. Workers added supers to the stack as bees produced more honey over a hot summer. Wildfire smoke seemed to have stalled activity, but fresh rains produced a stream of bees headed toward the farm and the puddles left by recent downpours. Honey works better than vinegar. Kindness and gentle persuasion remain […]
Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics, prosecutors say bullet engraving shows
The week in politics (Aug. 19, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we contemplate what Houston might've been like if Texas had been allowed to split into five separate states.
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Sunburn — the first word on Florida politics, people & power plays.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Whether defendant Tyler Robinson acted out of political animus could be key for prosecutors seeking the death penalty — or for his attorneys in taking that punishment off the table.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk 's killing pointed Tuesday to an engraved bullet, arguing that the inscription “Hey Facist! CATCH!” demonstrates that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Nesbitt's departure proves politics can't be removed from health
Mike Nesbitt resigned as health minister on Tuesday amid a row with the UUP leader Jon Burrows.
Nesbitt's departure proves politics can't be removed from health
Mike Nesbitt resigned as health minister on Tuesday amid a row with the UUP leader Jon Burrows.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing have pointed to an engraved bullet in arguing that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk’s killing have pointed to an engraved bullet in arguing that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics
Scion of Democratic Politics Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor
Tom Begich, a former Democratic legislator and singer-songwriter, will be one of four candidates on the ranked-choice ballot for governor in November.
Schoolhouse Politics and the U.S. Senate
The fight over local school boards could tilt Senate outcomes in a number of states.
MPR News group home investigation roils politics in Minnesota
Politicians in Minnesota and commentators in Liberia were stunned to learn the managing director of the West African country’s National Port Authority was simultaneously serving as the assisted living director for three group homes in the northwestern Twin Cities.
Harold Ford Jr rips clickbait politics over real policy solutions
Fox News contributor Harold Ford Jr. examines the rise of clickbait politics, urging lawmakers to focus on kitchen-table issues instead of social media clicks, on ‘The Five.’
Harold Ford Jr rips clickbait politics over real policy solutions
Fox News contributor Harold Ford Jr. examines the rise of clickbait politics, urging lawmakers to focus on kitchen-table issues instead of social media clicks, on ‘The Five.’
Poll: Trump gets low marks for job performance
New polling from Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College shows President Donald Trump is viewed unfavorably by state voters and his unpopularity is a drag on several GOP incumbents....
Poll: Trump gets low marks for job performance
New polling from Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College shows President Donald Trump is viewed unfavorably by state voters and his unpopularity is a drag on several GOP incumbents....
How China got caught in the crossfire of a US bacon fight
A dispute over animal welfare and pork production has become the latest flashpoint in America’s increasingly heated farm politics.
Israel can no longer deny the shift in U.S. politics
When an Israeli prime minister jets into Washington for a meeting with the president of the United States, the red […]
Trump proposal would end ‘roadless rule’
DECK: The administration’s move would end ‘roadless rule,’ affect nearly 45 million acres, though not in Colorado The Trump administration has proposed ending decades-old rule that bars road building and logging millions of acres of national forest land, arguing it has hindered the country’s wildfire fighting efforts. The proposal, if put into effect, would affect […]
What two under-the-radar DNC moves say about the party’s direction: From the Politics Desk
Plus, what to watch in tonight’s primaries.
Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says
A Trump administration task force on antisemitism pressured universities into punitive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of systemic abuses, a whistleblower says.
Turn Down the Temperature: Racism Has No Place in Fresno Politics
Fresno City Council District 7 candidate Nav Gurm calls out racist comments made in local campaigns and at a recent council meeting.
LAist | Justin Levitt Comments on Legal Standing for Prediction Markets and Politics
News from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Our Newsroom highlights students, faculty, and staff who make LMU a brighter community.
What Florida Has Taught Our Reporter About National Politics
Voters may select an “R” or a “D” next to a candidate’s name, but their political views are often more nuanced than a binary choice represents.
Politics could endanger Mississippi’s disaster response in jeopary- Mississippi Today
If FEMA disappears, as the Trump administration has proposed, what happens to your community, especially in Mississippi, after the next disaster, watchdog asks?
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
As midterms near, data centers are becoming a flashpoint in governor races, with voters raising concerns about power bills, water use and land.
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers, as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers, as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths.
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths t…
Durbin: Trump is playing politics with disaster aid
Illinois has had more tornado warnings this year than any other state with more than 200.
No Neutral Number: The Politics of Defining and Measuring Inequality
Before anyone can reduce inequality, someone has to define it, decide how to measure it, and choose how to respond.
How the Census Shapes Politics: Send Us Your Questions
Tell us what you want to know about what it took to conduct the 2020 census, and how its data influence political power.
When Fashion met Politics and Shapep White House Style: 1960s-1990s
Explore 25 exclusive WWD archives images capturing White House party style, politics and Washington social life from the 1960s to the 1990s.
James Fishback Is Probably About to Lose. His Politics Might Be Winning.
He’ll likely lose the Republican gubernatorial primary in Florida. But is he winning a larger war?
Matthew Yglesias on Abundance and the Politics of Energy - Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Meta Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicians
One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.
Paying More to Stay Cool, Super El Niño, Solar Politics
Energy affordability and data center opposition are among the most potent political messages in 2026. The Drain is a roundup of climate news.
2026 APSA Theme Panel: The Politics of Opposition to Democratic Backsliding -
The Politics of Opposition to Democratic Backsliding Sunday, September 6, 10:00 am to 11:30 am 2026 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Boston, MA | Register here In-person | Full Paper Panel Participants: (Chair) Daniel L. Tavana, [...]
Politics & Power: How one primary could reshape the midterm map
John Truscott, a political analyst and CEO of Truscott Rossman, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton for this week’s episode of “Politics & Power” to discuss the key issues about data centers and why it matters for the midterms.
Mike Caruso arrested on child sexual abuse charges
The arrest came one year to the day after Gov. DeSantis appointed Caruso as Clerk.
When Japan’s Hedging Meets Türkiye’s Identity Politics: India Feels the Strain
Published: August 18, 2026 Japan may cultivate Türkiye as a “secondary strategic pillar,” raising a deeper question about whether such hedging is compatible with the long‑term partnership India e…
Elon Poll: North Carolinians are defined more by shared identities than political movements
The loudest voices in American politics often come from the ideological left and right. But a new report from the Elon University Poll suggests those voices do not reflect how most North Carolinians...
Community Profile: Nonprofit leader aims to build engagement in city, county politics
When Christopher Thompson moved from Kosiusko to attend Mississippi State University in 2016, he wanted to get a real taste for Starkville after hearing about it all his life.
Congress wants to depoliticize disaster aid. Politics may stand in the way.
A bipartisan push to stymie partisan discrimination in disaster assistance could be complicated by election-year politicking.
Brown: There’s a Gen X-sized hole in our economy, politics and culture
"We followed a Baby Boom generation that was much larger, and therefore intractable from leadership roles. We even had the most lead exposure of any recent generation, which can’t be good," columnist Aaron Brown writes.
‘We Came To Work, Not To Talk Politics’: Petro’s Posts Try To Shift Focus From Israeli Quake Aid
At the remains of a six-story apartment building […]
Poll: Most Americans think the economic system is rigged — and it’s shaping midterm politics
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.
Ain’t Polis’ Peters commutation a pity?
I am hoping that, yet again, my long-suffering and very forgiving editor will pardon my rambling thoughts today, as there are too many open tabs on my computer that deal with issues I want to talk about (Ed: pretty used to this, so OK). Like a lot of journalists and columnists, I am on the […]
Poll: Trump Approval Falls to 33%, Lowest of His Presidency
About 38% of registered voters said Democrats would handle the economy better, compared with 35% who preferred Republicans.
Valley North transmission lines on Inside West Virginia Politics
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss Valley North, home programs, Wheeling events and TANF. In Segment 1, we t…
"Michiganders for Money out of Politics" ballot question language finalized
The language of a ballot question asking Michiganders whether large utilities and state contractors should be barred from making political contributions was finalized Monday.
Italy's far right pushed to extremes by the radical politics of former general Roberto Vannacci
The rise in the polls of the leader of National Future, a party with an identitarian and masculinist vision founded by this former member of the League, has prompted the parties in Giorgia Meloni's coalition to take a tougher stance.
Hegseth Campaigns for Republican Zach Nunn in Iowa
The appearance for Representative Zach Nunn was another departure from previous norms for the defense secretary, whose predecessors kept a greater distance from politics.
Trump administration admits grants, including to Minnesota Power, were canceled over politics
In court filings, a Department of Energy attorney said the criteria for canceling grants in October 2025 were “based solely” on whether the projects were planned in Democratic states.
A Democratic warning sign in Michigan: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump’s latest foreign policy moves.
State canvassers approve Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics ballot language
State canvassers approve ballot language for proposal to ban Michigan utilities, large government contractors from political donations.
In Gherdëina, Curating a Biennale Around the Politics of the Garden
“The garden is less a physical site than a conceptual space through which we could think about belonging, stewardship, memory and our shared responsibility toward the future,” curator S…
Board of State Canvassers approves ballot language for money out of politics proposal
An effort to bar certain utilities and government contractors from making political contributions cleared its final major hurdle Monday, finalizing its language for the November ballot.
Arkansas Money & Politics 2026 Arkansas Elite Executives
The continued humming along of economic development in Arkansas — or anywhere else for that matter — is not guaranteed.
Did Politics Almost Kill the OG Kennedy Love Story?
15 years ago, History Channel’s ‘The Kennedys’ earned 10 Emmy nominations, although it barely made it to air.
7+ Florida Politics Now: Election Day preview
On this episode, we’re previewing the upcoming primary elections.
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins All Indiana Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined All Indiana Politics to discuss AI oversight, Food-is-Medicine initiatives, the ongoing conflict in Iran, and the Protect College Sports Act. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on AI: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “We need to better understand the security threats that are occurring in some of these labs, and that’s the […]
Russian court jails Kremlin opposition politician for opposing war in Ukraine
A court in Russia convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11 years and a month in prison in the latest crackdown on dissent ahead of next month’s parliamentary election.
Opinion | Yes, Higher Ed Shapes Students’ Politics. Here’s How.
Different disciplines have different ideological effects.
Politics and the Limits of Language
Ben Rhodes's new book makes an earnest case for the political power of words. But the degradation of our public life can’t be reversed by rhetoric alone.
Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt seeks return to elected office
Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt will once again run for his old job. It marks a return to politics for the city's longest-serving mayor.
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones
NEW YORK (AP) — It flies. It heals all wounds. It can be of the essence, and it can be money. We thrill in the best of it, lament the worst. We’re warned not to waste it, since we can’t turn it back — even as we try to make up for when it’s lost. […]
Will the AI bubble break American politics?
Is the massive investment in artificial intelligence creating a catastrophic economic bubble? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Damir Marusic sits down with Impact Theory co-founder Tom Bilyeu to break down the risks of AI-driven debt, shadow banking, and fast-depreciating GPU hardware. They examine how an AI market correction could ignite political extremism, critique US fiscal policy under Donald Trump, and discuss what it will take to rebuild the American middle class.
Hope in action is connecting with the future of US politics
I just got a major infusion of hope and inspiration after spending a weekend with young public servants from across the country.
Viewpoint: When politics becomes a business, we pay the price
Russell Cleveland writes, This initiative won't solve every problem in our politics, but restoring transparency, accountability and a reasonable balance of power between ordinary citizens and wealthy political interests is a critical first step toward restoring something we desperately need: Trust.
Viewpoint: When politics becomes a business, we pay the price
Russell Cleveland writes, This initiative won't solve every problem in our politics, but restoring transparency, accountability and a reasonable balance of power between ordinary citizens and wealthy political interests is a critical first step toward restoring something we desperately need: Trust.
Jared Moskowitz: 'Not just any Democrat can win CD 25'
'I have built my career working across the aisle and standing up to extremists in both the Democratic and Republican parties.'
Grant will support reporting on women in politics
Deep South Today will deepen its reporting about redistricting, statehouse races and local elections in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas, focusing how these events affect women's political participation and representation.
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones
Experts explore how the social and political construction of time has evolved from ancient natural rhythms to modern standardized systems like time zones and daylight saving time.
The State of Politics: What Wisconsin Primary Fight Means for 8 Democrats
Lots of losers in race for governor. How does it affect their political future?
Eric Jones Calls for a New Politics to Fight Corruption, Corporate Power and Rising Costs
Democratic challenger Eric Jones has initiated a campaign for Congress against longtime incumbent Representative Mike Thompson, with his platform emphasizing political reform, the mitigation of corporate influence, and the amelioration of economic inequality.
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 337: Marc Bookman Examines the Death Penalty’s Politics, Failures and Enduring Appeal
Marc Bookman, legal director of the Atlantic Center for Capital Representation, recently discussed capital punishment on Episode 337 of 'Everyday Injustice.' Bookman challenged the perception of a national death penalty resurgence, asserting its continued application is increasingly confined to a limited number of states. He also critiqued public opinion polling on capital punishment, specifically a Pew poll, for failing to present alternatives such as life without parole. Additionally, Bookman previewed his forthcoming novel, 'Albert's Time,' which explores the ethical dimensions of capital punishment by confronting the execution of an undeniably guilty individual.
BIG PIVOTS: The Nexus of Climate Change Politics in Colorado
Our Colorado mountain town is being hammered by climate change. We are responding in many ways…
How Trump Shapes DC Life Beyond Politics
Trump’s penchant for spectacle is on full display this week as IndyCar comes to town.
Boston's raw crime politics
Keller on the lesser-watched test of Mayor Wu's political clout
North Africa's 'Youth Bulge' Will Remain a Significant Factor in the Region's Politics
Large numbers of young people in North Africa are not inherently destabilizing, but weak job creation and deteriorating public services will deepen social polarization, and make young people an increasingly important driver of economic pressure, protest, violence and migration. In 2025, approximatel
Letters — Democracy, term limits, politics, vaccines
Readers praise two stories, believe term limits would help save our democracy, urge people to see both sides of an issue and share information about vaccines.
Some Democrats trying to reclaim the issue of faith from the Republican Party
In some of the most critical races this election cycle, several Democrats are sharing how their faith has shaped their views and politics.