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Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go well
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Georgia was going to dump voting machines that Trump hates. But then things got complicated
A Georgia effort to dump voting machines that Donald Trump hates may get derailed by fear of a chaotic last-minute shift in election methods.
GOP governors, AGs back Trump SAVE Act push, warn system gives ‘undue influence’ to states with illegal aliens
Republican governors and attorneys general back citizenship verification through the SAVE America Act for federal elections, arguing gaps in voter registration create unfair influence.
A man at the center of Michigan's 2022 election petition scandal gets 4 years in prison
A man has been sentenced to at least four years in prison for an election petition scandal that spoiled the candidacies of five Republicans who were running for Michigan governor in 2022. But Shawn...
Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in the Illinois primary elections. It didn't go that well
March Madness bracket picks: Cinderellas, upsets, Final Four predictions and more for the NCAA men's and women's tournaments
Maine gubernatorial candidates outline health care visions
The Democratic and Republican primaries are set for June 9 and the general election is set for November 3.
Tim Scott says he will run for reelection in 2028, breaking promise that ‘22 would be his last run
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott confirmed he will run for a third term, despite the South Carolinian’s previous pledge to term-limit himself.
‘Stop the Steal’ delusions are back, aimed right at WA’s vote by mail
After going through a cooling off period, election denialism has come roaring back. It's fueling an attack on Washington's popular vote-by-mail system.
Republicans hope to label Democrats as party of election fraud in voter ID debate
Democrats say the bill could disenfranchise millions of Americans including women, minorities and low-income Americans.
Madison reports failing to count a ballot in February primary
The error comes as the city and former clerk face a class-action lawsuit over losing track of nearly 200 ballots in the 2024 presidential election.
Nigeria’s old guard still holds the cards in a young nation
Many younger voters backed Bola Tinubu’s rival in the 2023 election but the president retains a firm grip on power
King of Illinois: Pritzker swings senate race as he targets Trump
Juliana Stratton’s victory in a heated Senate primary vindicates the governor’s political operation heading into 2028.
Takeaways from the Illinois primary elections
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s win in the Senate Democratic primary was also a win for Gov. JB Pritzker, while big-spending groups like AIPAC got mixed results in Tuesday’s contests.
Group plans $50 million push to make child care a top issue in midterms
An advocacy group is providing support to candidates who want to expand support for child and elder care in the midterm elections.
Live Results: Illinois midterm primary elections
Illinois voters are deciding primaries Tuesday for six open U.S. House and Senate seats that will spur a new generation of leadership in the state’s heavily Democratic congressional delegation.
Illinois primary elections
See Illinois election results and maps for the 2026 primaries.
Arizona charges Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling with election bets
Kalshi calls Arizona’s case ‘paper-thin’ and says the platform should not be overseen by ‘inconsistent state laws’
Kalshi charged criminally in Arizona for operating illegal gambling business
Arizona's attorney general on Tuesday filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction markets platform of operating an illegal gambling business in the state and unlawfully allowing people to place bets on elections.
A Massive Midterm Wave Isn’t Forming Yet. Here’s Why.
This is an era not just of hyperpartisanship, but of negative partisanship, in which partisans often hate the other side even more than they love their own. Many voters thus tend to see everything on a binary basis. Any given election outcome is seen as either a landslide victory or an unmitigated disaster. There is little appreciation, or even tolerance, for gradations between those outcomes.
Illinois House District 10 Primary Election Live Results 2026
Illinois House Election Results for the 2026 Primary Election. See Live Illinois House Election results and maps by state, county and district from NBC News.
Illinois Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Illinois Senate primary election as Republican and Democratic votes are counted by candidate and county.
A St. Patrick’s Day Election in Chicago? Politicians Look for Luck in the Timing.
In a county with the largest Irish American population in the U.S., a crush of parades has been a bounty for candidates searching for votes.
Trump’s Gutting of Election Security Fuels Worries for Midterms
Officials say the crippling of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which the president himself created, could open elections to cyberattacks and foreign influence.
Zambia's election: Aspiring female politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.
Scientists Use AI And Simulated Natural Selection To Evolve Real-World Robots
“These are the first robots to set foot outdoors after evolving inside of a computer,” said one of the researchers.
What to watch for at Illinois primary elections: JB Pritzker's opponent, Dick Durbin's replacement
A hard-fought Senate race, several raucous open House primaries and Gov. JB Pritzker's bid to extend his control over Illinois politics are all at stake Tuesday.
Montana’s wild week in politics could have national consequences
What was shaping up to be a sleepy election year in Montana is now anything but. It was a head-spinning week in Montana politics: Two incumbent congressmen declared they weren’t running for re-election — and another got into a scuffle on Capitol Hill. In a tight election year, the shakeup could have national consequences.
85-year-old Rep. Jim Clyburn explains his decision to run for re-election
The 2026 primary could reshape Illinois politics ‘for decades to come'
The 2026 Illinois primary is not your average midterm election.
Jerry O'Connell says wife Rebecca Romijn, daughters 'became physical' with him after he criticized Kamala Harris' loss
Jerry O'Connell revealed that his wife Rebecca Romijn and their daughters 'became physical' with him after her criticized Kamala Harris' loss in the 2024 presidential election against Donald Trump.
Republican in Congress resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats
Some Democrats are threatening this week to force a series of votes on the war, hoping that the efforts to gum up the Senate's voting schedule will prod Republicans to action.
What to expect in the Illinois state primary
Topping the ballot is the race to succeed Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
From the sports desk: Let the ‘Madness’ begin
On Selection Sunday, Duke, UConn take top seeds in men’s and women’s brackets.
UCLA was snubbed by women's NCAA tournament selection committee
The UCLA women's basketball team drew the toughest NCAA tournament regional field after getting passed over for the No. 1 overall seed.
A Democratic fight for an Illinois Senate seat is testing the sway of JB Pritzker, pro-crypto forces and anti-ICE messaging
The retirement of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin after nearly 30 years in office sparked an expensive three-way Democratic primary that has showcased the party’s divisions over how to confront President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and introduced pro-crypto forces as an influence seeking to shape the midterm elections. The contest is also setting up a test of Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout in the state as he eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid.
Colombia’s Real Threat Is Not Political
Colombia’s primary elections left political junkies in ecstasy and economists uneasy.
Women's March Madness bracket 2026: Updates, NCAA Tournament schedule and dates
Here's everything to know about the 2026 women's NCAA Tournament as the bracket is unveiled on Selection Sunday.
Selection Sunday 2026: Live updates on March Madness, bracketology for men's NCAA tournament as Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida secure No. 1 seeds
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Chuck Coughlin on the SRP election
Independent consultant Chuck Coughlin returns to the pod to talk about the SRP election and why not everyone can vote. Then Dennis, Colin and Arizona's Family film critic Hunter Norris preview the Oscars.
2026 Selection Sunday Live Updates: Men's, Women's NCAA Tournament Brackets
Selection Sunday unfolds tonight, with the men's tournament bracket revealed first, followed by the women's. Follow along with us!
Women's NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday live updates: Bracket unveiled today
The countdown to women's March Madness begins on Selection Sunday. UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas appear to be locks for No. 1 seeds.
Men’s March Madness Selection Sunday Live Updates: Seeds, Matchups and Analysis
March Madness is finally upon as the selection committee will name the 68 teams competing in the NCAA tournament. Follow along with SI.
Final Bracketology: CBS Sports projection sees Iowa State reclaim No. 2 seed, SMU stays in the field of 68
Here is the final CBS Sports Bracketology projection ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament selection show
Men’s College Basketball Bracketology for Selection Sunday Morning 2026
The only real drama left is the Atlantic 10’s bid total and how that will affect the Cut Line picture.
How to watch Selection Sunday for the NCAA bracket release
Indiana enters Selection Sunday firmly on the wrong side of the bubble. Here’s how and when to watch the selection show.
How to watch Selection Sunday for the NCAA bracket release
Selection Sunday has arrived. Here are all the details.
2026 NCAA Tournament bracket expert picks: No. 1 seeds predicted before Selection Sunday show
Michigan has a lot on the line Sunday vs. Purdue in the Big Ten Championship
Final 68-team bracketology for 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament
The Ivy League title was decided and the top 16 seeds have been revealed. Hours before Selection Sunday, we have a clearer picture of the field of 68.
Bill Cassidy faces another MAHA fight with his reelection on the line
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy in February weighed possible political peril against a long career in medicine, ultimately casting the critical vote to confirm known vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy as the president’s Health and Human Services secretary.
France: Far-right strength put to test in local elections
Voters in France are heading to the polls in local elections seen as a litmus test for next year's presidential vote. A main focus will be the mayoral contest in Paris.
Your Selection Sunday Viewing Guide: March 15, 2026
We have NINE more automatic bids to hand out before we get to the bracket reveals tonight!
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) March 15, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, Amy Edwards Holmes, the woman tasked with finding wasteful spending in the state government, explains how the process will work. Then, consultants Dawn Penich and Marcus Dell’Artino discuss the federal government collecting data from Arizona’s 2020 election and the fight over school construction funding in Arizona.
Push for GOP voting law has many switching sides on filibuster issue
Some Republicans, just like Democrats in 2022, are eager to change the Senate’s rules in an effort to pass a national election law.
Contributor: Federal power grabs on elections are not about fraud
Trump has called the SAVE Act his top priority. But why? His commission found no widespread problem that needed solving.
In Arizona, an Electric Utility Holds an Election, Open Only to Property Owners
Turning Point is involved, as is the Sierra Club. But voting rules that seem to echo feudalism exclude renters, favor large landowners and limit who can influence a Phoenix utility board.
Escalating war in Middle East, Georgia special election, World Cup
This week's episode is on the impacts of the war, the special U.S. House election in Georgia and the geopolitics of the FIFA World Cup.
Georgia lawmakers grill former special prosecutor Nathan Wade over Trump election case
State senators on Friday grilled the former special prosecutor who led the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump about communications his team had with federal investigators. But their efforts were largely frustrated by his repeated assertions that he couldn't remember details.
Trump signs executive orders aimed at home affordability ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at showing his commitment to improving home affordability — a key issue for many voters going into November’s election for control of the House and Senate.
What to Know About AI Political Campaign Ads During Election Season
Wait, that’s not the real James Talarico …
Former rapper’s fledgling political party sweeps Nepal’s first post-revolt election
The election — the country’s first since last year’s youth-led revolt — was won by the Rastriya Swatantra Party, or RSP, of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah.
Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister
Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harm
A record number of political parties register for Haiti's first election in a decade
A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday's deadline to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country's multiple crises.
March Madness 2026 live updates: Bracketology, bubble watch, predictions for NCAA Tournament field of 68
With Selection Sunday just a few days away, here's the latest as the NCAA Tournament's field of 68 is built
Nepal: Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.
Bracketology: Race for NCAA Tournament's top seeds enters final stretch before Selection Sunday
Duke, Arizona and UConn begin conference tournament play with the NCAA Tournament's No. 1 seeds still at stake. Here's how the bracket's top line could unfold before Selection Sunday.
Rep. Clyburn, former No. 3 House Democrat, will seek reelection
The announcement from Clyburn, who turns 86 in July, comes as younger Democrats are challenging the old guard in primaries throughout the country.
Running on faith: The message powering James Talarico’s Democratic win
Joseph Locke, author of "One State Under God: A History of Religion in Texas," discusses how politics and religion have long been intertwined in the Lone Star state, why Talarico's messaging was so effective in the primary, and how it could impact the general election in November.
Calls for investigations of recent Rensselaer Co. elections
Common Cause New York, For the People, and the League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County sent a letter to state Attorney General Letitia James.
Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov’t
Newly elected PM Rahman has blamed Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party for undermining the previous parliament.
Colorado’s election audits are built on math, not politics
By Amanda Gonzalez You don’t build a secure election system overnight. You build it over years — layer by layer — reinforcing it with stronger safeguards, better technology and more transparency. In Colorado, one of those safeguards is a little-known but critically important process called a Risk-Limiting Audit (RLA). It’s math-driven, public and one of […]
Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump
President Donald Trump has tried — at least occasionally — to maintain focus on the domestic priority his advisers believe is essential for GOP success in November’s midterm elections. But the Iran war has badly complicated his attempts at an economic pivot.
Trump visits northern Kentucky, pushes economic record and midterm message
Trump visits a logistics facility to promote his economic record, highlight tax law and weigh in on the midterms and Rep. Thomas Massie’s reelection.
Joe Rogan keeps highlighting Trump’s biggest liabilities
If there’s one figure that epitomized President Donald Trump’s ability to cobble together a winning coalition in 2024, it might have been Joe Rogan – the influential podcaster who made big news by endorsing Trump on the eve of the election after interviewing him.
'Montana Plan' to prohibit corporate spending in politics green lit for signature gathering
After constitutional measure was found legally deficient, group submitted statutory initiative instead
Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution
Voting technology firm Smartmatic asked a federal judge to dismiss a criminal money laundering indictment saying the case is political retaliation tied to President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election.
The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy
The United States’ war in Iran is roiling global oil markets. We discuss how that affects the American economy — not just at the gas pump — and how those economic challenges are playing in this year’s elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley, 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.
Trump has one prescription for the midterms. House Republicans have another
As House Republicans close out their annual ideas conference on Wednesday, an election year disconnect is emerging.
Elections 2026 Press Kit
Northwestern University faculty are available to discuss 2026 election topics including redistricting, voter behavior, campaign strategy, election law, misinformation, polarization and political history.
Unity is elusive for House Republicans on key election-year affordability bill
Party leaders hope to agree on a legislative package on affordability issues like healthcare and housing that would be able to pass the Senate by a simple majority.
Jill Biden's new memoir will offer her perspective on the decision to end Biden's 2024 reelection bid
A political spouse for nearly 50 years, Jill Biden said she has never publicly discussed her feelings about the three-week stretch when her husband ended his political career, instead saving her thoughts for the pages of her soon-to-be-released memoir.
Michigan Senate panel votes to move the state's primary in 2028
The 10-bill Senate package would eliminate the August election date, beginning in 2028.
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-ACC men's basketball awards, player of the year
Cameron Boozer and Duke basketball took home major honors in the USA TODAY Sports Network's All-ACC awards. Check out the full selections.
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-ACC men's basketball awards, player of the year
Cameron Boozer and Duke basketball took home major honors in the USA TODAY Sports Network's All-ACC awards. Check out the full selections.
Broncos' finalized order of picks in 2026 NFL draft
The league has announced the finalized order of picks in the 2026 NFL draft. The Broncos currently hold nine selections.
Live updates: Trump to visit Kentucky; House election in Georgia heads to a runoff
Get the latest news and live updates as Trump visits Kentucky, the election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat heads to a runoff, and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., is set to face off against Democrat Scott Colom in the fall.
Democrat and Republican head to Georgia runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat
Shawn Harris to face Clay Fuller in special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
House Republicans confront Iran war and gas prices as they struggle to push economic agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson and his leadership team have been struggling to find consensus behind an election-year agenda to address Americans’ chief concerns over affordability and their cost-of-living.
Americans are increasingly worried about voting, new poll shows
Americans’ confidence that their elections will be run fairly has dropped to its lowest point in years, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
The dangerous politics of US oil-driven redistribution
U.S. stock market indexes have weathered this month's oil shock well so far because investors expect only a glancing overall GDP hit from higher energy costs. But that resilience masks a potentially toxic shift of income from households to "Big Energy" - and packs big risks in an election year.
Trump to visit Ohio and Kentucky to downplay war's effect on economy and target a top GOP antagonist
President Donald Trump is visiting Ohio and Kentucky as he tries to steady voters’ concerns about the economy and to derail the reelection bid of a Republican rival
'People feel betrayed.' Joe Rogan slams Trump's 'insane' Iran war.
Trump appeared on Rogan’s popular podcast in 2024, and Rogan endorsed him on the day before the election.
Mississippi senator to face a prosecutor she blocked from the federal bench, CNN projects
Mississippi’s Senate primaries set up a general election showdown between an incumbent and a challenger she blocked from federal judgeship.
A Save Boca sweep: Michelle Grau, Jon Pearlman, Stacy Sipple win seats on Boca Raton City Council
Development politics loomed large in the election, with candidates aligned with the Save Boca movement opposing plans to redevelop the city’s government campus.
Thune says Senate to consider voting bill but pushes back on demands for 'talking filibuster'
Majority Leader John Thune says that the Senate will consider a bill to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements in elections
Arizona Is Now At the Center Of Election Investigations
Both the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are probing the results of the 2020 election in Arizona.
What to watch for in the Georgia special election: From the Politics Desk
Plus, new polling shows voters are wary of AI.
Live Results: Mississippi midterm primary elections
Mississippi Democrats on Tuesday will decide between longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and his 34-year-old primary challenger in a race that reflects generational struggle for control of the party.