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James Talarico Says ‘New Politics’ Is Being Born After Texas Primary Win
After clinching the Democratic Senate primary, he told supporters in Austin that the country’s real divide is between “top versus bottom,” not the left versus right.
Fewer Canadian tourists visiting Las Vegas as politics, promotions shape travel trends
New data shows fewer Canadians are flying into Las Vegas to start the year, raising questions about how the political relationship between the United States and
Poetry and the Politics of Aspirational Conservatism
More than the squabbles of party politics, conservatives ought to be concerned with defending our civilization’s way of life and the ordered liberty that sustains it.
Incumbent losses in Pulaski, Perry primaries mark shifting politics and historic firsts
Several incumbents were defeated in March 3rd's primary, and among them was the prosecutor for Pulaski and Perry Counties.Will Jones was seeking a second term
What’s Next for Texas Under Trump? 4 Big Questions.
The biggest immediate one: What will Trump do?
One big takeaway for Democrats from the Texas Senate primary: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Trump administration’s mixed messages on the Iran war.
James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate race. The real challenge lies ahead.
After the state representative won the Senate primary, he joined a list of other promising progressives who have captured the left’s fancy.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Sen. Ernst supports U.S. strikes on Iran
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst explains why forces had to strike Iran.
NC-11 race could depend on independent votes, national politics: former NC Rep. Shuler
The last Democrat to hold the seat of NC-11 says the outcome of November's general election could hinge on independent voters and national political winds.
Runoffs, voting mishaps and Trump endorsements in TX and NC primaries
The results are in from the first primaries of the midterm election cycle, and Senate races are starting to take shape. We discuss key takeaways from primary contests in North Carolina and Texas.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, 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.
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Civility, Federalism, and the Future of American Politics
In a week that could easily have been defined by division, the penultimate session of the 2026 NGA Winter Meeting offered something increasingly rare in American public life: two politicians, from opposite ends of the political spectrum speaking candidly about friendship, shared purpose, and the urgent need to rebuild trust in democratic institutions. Moderated by Laura Collins, Director of the […]
Florida Politics: Florida is leading the next nuclear revolution
With advanced nuclear reactors nearing real-world testing in Idaho, it’s happening now. Florida can either wait and watch — or prepare and lead.
Call for Proposals: Teaching Political Science in an Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) | Deadline: April 5, 2026 -
The American Political Science Association’s (APSA) Teaching and Learning program and the Political Studies Association (PSA) Teaching & Learning Network are pleased to announce a call for proposals for a small cohort of political science/politics instructors to participate in a virtual teaching and learning symposium that will meet on Zoom between June 22-26, 2026.
Call for Proposals: Teaching Political Science in an Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) | Deadline: April 5, 2026 -
The American Political Science Association’s (APSA) Teaching and Learning program and the Political Studies Association (PSA) Teaching & Learning Network are pleased to announce a call for proposals for a small cohort of political science/politics instructors to participate in a virtual teaching and learning symposium that will meet on Zoom between June 22-26, 2026.
California politics could cause a reversal on autonomous trucks
A new Democratic governor could shift gears away from the Newsom years on autonomous trucks to appease labor.
Where Trump Appears Vulnerable on the Iran War | WSJ Politics Newsletter for March 4
Plus, Cornyn and Paxton are headed to runoff in their heated Republican Senate primary in Texas as Democrat Talarico beats Crockett
Narain Batra: The politics of ‘after Trump’
The real question is not who comes after Trump but whether the conditions that produced him will truly change.
The US in Brief: The Democrat who could flip Texas
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Stealing campaign signs is a Chicago tradition steeped in machine politics
Campaign hijinks are par for the course for municipal elections in the Chicago area.
How should HR handle politics in the workplace?
When an employee’s political expression interferes with business operations, HR must know how to proceed, writes David Urban, senior counsel at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.
Poll: Almost across the board, Ron DeSantis is more popular than Donald Trump in Florida
The man in Tallahassee enjoys majority approval, but POTUS is underwater.
Purim’s two heroines and the politics of moral choice
Yesterday, we celebrated Purim. I’ll share a secret: I hate the holiday. Or rather, I’ve long hated how we celebrate it. I don’t like costumes. And the carnival spirit set against a story that ends with 75,000 dead — even if killed in justified self-defense —...
Yaël Ossowski: The (short) history of kratom policy in the United States
When authorities moved to schedule kratom, they triggered a public health scare, not a safety fix.
5 Things to Know About Senator John Cornyn of Texas
A longtime fixture of Republican politics in Texas, he has occasionally criticized President Trump.
Super Puff Politics: The Hidden Divide Behind the Brands We Wear
One writer reflects on the fashion trends that become identity-defining on our small campus.
What you need to know for the first midterm primary day of the year: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Trump administration's varying Iran war explanations.
Review: Kal Penn taught me that life is a game of balance
Kal Penn shares his experiences balancing Hollywood and politics, emphasizing the importance of joy and understanding in a polarized world.
Trump can’t break free from vaccine politics
Trump is trying to shift the focus toward healthy eating and cheaper drugs. But vaccines keeping coming back up.
How an FBI probe has upended Kansas City politics — and what we still don’t know
The outlines of a widening federal investigation have come into view.
Ex-USWNT star Carli Lloyd calls out Alexi Lalas critics, says backlash stems from conservative political views
Carli Lloyd defended Alexi Lalas after critics attack the soccer analyst on social media over his political stances, sparking debate about sports and politics.
Politics & Film: 'Good Night and Good Luck,' March 4
Directed by George Clooney, the historical drama follows real events in which CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow takes on Sen. Joseph McCarthy.
Change afoot in South County politics? Keep an eye on the upcoming county supervisor race
Longtime political observers see a shift in Watsonville’s political landscape as the 2026 election cycle gets underway. Lookout spoke with current and former elected officials and community leaders about where South County politics is heading.
Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame
Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a sensationalized and emotionally charged lens.
EdChoice at 30: Politics, Markets, and America’s Schools
As part of our celebration, we’re looking back on the individuals, research, and books that shaped the school choice movement.
Showdown over datacenter politics at heart of North Carolina primary
Democratic rematch in Durham-area district draws focus to fight over AI datacenters increasingly shaping US elections
‘Scientific Thinking Belongs to Everyone’: Rush Holt on Science and Politics
Physicist and former Congressman Rush Holt spoke about science, democracy and returning scientific research to the public.
‘Scientific Thinking Belongs to Everyone’: Rush Holt on Science and Politics
Physicist and former Congressman Rush Holt spoke about science, democracy and returning scientific research to the public.
The US in Brief: More troops, more fury
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
American Christianity Is More Than Its Politics
Matthew Avery Sutton’s impressive new history is insightful, helpful, colorful—and incomplete.
Colorado legislature should not reverse lottery modernization
By Bill Clayton Four years ago, the Colorado General Assembly passed bipartisan legislation to modernize the state’s lottery system and strengthen funding for Colorado’s outdoor projects and open spaces. Lawmakers recognized a simple reality: consumer behavior has evolved. Most Coloradans no longer rely on cash for everyday transactions. If the lottery was to remain viable […]
Jim Hanson: Those who say the Iran mission is undefined are just 'playing politics'
Former U.S. Army Special Forces Jim Hanson dissects the purpose of the Iranian conflict on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'
Can These Democrats Make Combative Centrism Happen for 2028 Election?
Third Way, the moderate Democratic advocacy group and think tank, has an expansive and expensive plan to shape the 2028 presidential campaign.
Trump Gambles His Presidency in His War With Iran
The risks for President Trump from the assault on Iran are escalating as casualties mount, oil prices rise and the war expands across the region.
Politics and Agricuture - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
From labor reform to the rising cost of growing our food, politics isn’t helping to fix the crisis agriculture is facing.
Trump's campaign against 'forever wars' hangs over Iran operation: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Democratic veterans of the Iraq war come out swinging against Trump on Iran.
DC Wrap: Trump says Iran missile program was 'growing rapidly'
A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics
Julia Letlow campaign team includes familiar faces in Louisiana politics
Former Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham is campaign chairman for Congresswoman Julia Letlow's Senate race.
Hundreds gather for conference on supporting church operations, navigating politics
Hundreds are expected to arrive in uptown Charlotte for a three-day conference that aims to guide church members in topics ranging from daily operations to how to deal with political discourse.
Whole Hog Politics: A gusher of turnout in Texas, but who will benefit?
The midterms start in earnest on Tuesday, and they’re beginning with a bang: Texas has a double-barreled Senate primary that has been expensive and ugly. How the parties move forward next week will significantly shape...
Maryland Politics: Primary candidates set for state and congressional races; a GA update
Maryland Matters government and politics reporter Bryan Sears joins Midday guest host Jayne Miller to recap state and national primary candidates, and the latest legislative moves in Annapolis.
Tampa General earns top hospital honor for eighth consecutive year
Newsweek and Statista also recognized Tampa General as a leader in infection prevention.
Tackling the Political Disconnect: How to Engage People Who Feel Shut Out of the Political System
"People want to believe that politics can meaningfully improve their lives – so they need to see clear connections between the real problems they are facing and the solutions offered by politics and policy," says sociologist Daniel Laurison '99.
Taryn Sabia joins increasingly crowded Tampa mayoral race
'Design matters. Planning matters. And Tampa needs leadership that understands how all these issues connect.'
Pronatalism and the Politics of Childbirth
New federal birth incentives raise concerns over racial equity, maternal health and reproductive autonomy.
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Paul Bentz on latest polling
Pollster Paul Bentz returns to look at the latest numbers in the District 1 race in Congress.
Speed and paddock politics: George Russell aims to seize his chance after F1\'s big changes
George Russell has long been tipped as a Formula 1 champion of the future and the sweeping regulation changes for 2026 mean it could be his and Mercedes' year. He
Congratulations to MA Arts Politics student LySaundra Campbell
MA Arts Politics student LySaundra Campbell receives Student Research Travel Grant for her project "COMBAHEE"
Leading Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War and Prospects for Peace
Leading Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War and Prospects for Peace
Turnover in East Texas politics may jeopardize regional sway at the Legislature
Some advocates for the region worry freshmen lawmakers will start deal-making at a deficit, while other voters see a chance for new blood.
An N.F.L. Kicker, a Yankee and a Sports Reporter Walk Into the Midterms
As podcasts and talk radio blur the lines between sports and politics, professional athletes — many of whom have found encouragement from President Trump — are running in midterm elections.
An N.F.L. Kicker, a Yankee and a Sports Reporter Walk Into the Midterms
As podcasts and talk radio blur the lines between sports and politics, professional athletes — many of whom have found encouragement from President Trump — are running in midterm elections.
BGSU poll shows Americans concerned with state of politics but optimistic
Most Americans still believe in the principles set forth by the Founding Fathers, but those same people also say there are significant problems in American ...
Strikes on Iran Spark Regional Escalation, Spread to Lebanon
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only one in four Americans support the strikes on Iran, with 43 percent opposed and the remainder undecided.
Imagery, Algorithms, and the Ballot: What Takaichi’s Victory Says About Youth Politics in the Digital Age
Sanae Takaichi’s electoral victory in February marks a historic turning point in Japanese politics. As Japan’s first female prime minister and the leader of a commanding parliamentary majority, she represents change in both symbolic and strategic terms. ,
School politics class: Supreme Court torpedoes Donald Trump’s tariff regime in check on executive power
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Politics Unplugged Podcast: Paul Bentz on latest polling
Arizona pollster Paul Bentz joins with exclusive polling data on the heated Democratic primary in Congressional District 1, where Amish Shah holds a commanding lead, but nearly half of voters remain undecided. We discuss what voter registration trends mean for 2026, why affordability tops every other issue, and whether Democrats can replicate their 2022 success. Then, Dennis and Colin debate this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees—from Joy Division to Mariah Carey to Wu-Tang Clan—and reveal which acts truly deserve a spot.
As Trump urges GOP to retreat from anti-vax rhetoric, DeSantis doubles down on exemption bill amid rising measles cases
Florida advances exemptions as national GOP moderates vaccine tone
The Politics of Forgetting: Jorell Melendez-Badillo on Puerto Rico and Bad Bunny
On Feb. 25, UW Madison assistant professor of Latin American and Caribbean History Jorell Melendez-Badillo shared his research on Puerto Rico for UW’s premier history honor society, Phi Alpha Theta. Jorell Melendez-Badillo is the author of the critically acclaimed book Puerto Rico: A National History, and a leading historian of Puerto Rico. Melendez-Badillo looks to...
The Risky Politics of Trump’s New War With Iran
While most Americans will view the war through a partisan lens, there are multiple ways it could backfire with swing voters.
Politics live: Penny Wong warns Australians of ‘serious travel disruptions’ due to Iran conflict; NSW to review hospital maintenance after outbreaks of mould and bird lice
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Scott Stringer talks changes in city politics, raising taxes, NYC's budget
Florida universities face H-1B hiring freeze
Visa hiring pause sparks clash over research and talent
Group holds dance parties on Berkeley overpass to call for peace in politics
This Week in Missouri Politics - March 1, 2026
Scott Faughn is joined by Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins, live from the MOFB Legislative Conference.
California Politics 360 Full Episode | Concerns raised over elderly parole law
Criminals 50 years or older are eligible for early release if they have been behind bars for at least 20 years.
Israeli strikes rock Tehran as Iran’s counterattacks widen after the killing of its supreme leader
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in the strikes from Israel and the U.S.
Politics chat: Trump delivers on threat to strike Iran, calls for regime change
President Trump delivered on his threat to strike Iran and announced a military campaign there on Saturday assisted by Israel. He also called for regime change.
MAGA Calling Newsom Racist? That’s Rich
Gavin Newsom has been reveling in the attention that comes with being the early frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. But the California governor also seems to understand that he has work to do to convince voters that he’s more than just a slick-talking, coastal elite with progressive politics and a pretty face. To that end, he spent much of last week in the South promoting his new memoir, “Young Man in a Hurry.”
Watch Big Take: Lloyd Blankfein on AI, Private Credit, and Politics
Goldman Sachs’s former CEO Lloyd Blankfein sits down with David Gura, host of The Big Take Podcast and Bloomberg This Weekend, to talk about the risks of private credit, what he learned running the bank during the global financial crisis, and how he thinks companies – and executives – should and shouldn’t engage with politics. Subscribe to the Big Take podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart.
Texas A&M alumni warn politics is reshaping campus leadership
Some Aggie alumni and supporters are voicing worries about Texas A&M University's independence from partisan politics.
Are Colorado businesses leaving or evacuating?
At this point, if you hear beeping downtown, it’s not a construction crew. It’s a company backing out. And look, I get it. Businesses relocate for all sorts of reasons: taxes, regulations, labor costs, office space, crime, commute times, the haunting feeling your chief executive is one City Council meeting away from being declared a […]
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics
FSU locks up their President for 3 more years, Dems pick a new future leader, and is the state on the hook for Alligator Alcatraz costs after all?
The Texas Senate Primary Offers a Test Case for Each Party
Should Democrats concentrate on swing voters or their base? Can more traditional Republicans win in the MAGA era? Tuesday’s Senate primary in Texas will show the direction the parties are taking.
Pols & Politics: Boston city councilor calls for cuts to $2M program that gives 11-year-olds budgetary power
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling for the participatory budget to be slashed, saying that 11-year-old children shouldn’t be dictating how millions of taxpayer dollars are spent each year in…
Inside California Politics Feb. 28, 2025
(Inside California Politics) — Fresh off a pair of polls showing him narrowly atop a crowded field of governor candidates, Republican hopeful Steve Hilton told Inside California Politics host Nikki…
Death in Lyon: the growing violence in French politics
The death of Quentin Deranque has revealed the violence within the anti-fascist movement, and shown how the Right are ‘shamefully exploiting’ this tragedy
Politics: Amana layoffs highlight flaws within Iowa’s fiscal policy
After union officials announced last week that Whirlpool Corp. will be laying off over 300 employees at its Amana, Iowa, manufacturing facility beginning March 9, Iowa’s state and federal lawmakers
Politics professor weighs in on Iran attack as Bay Area sees protests
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Protesters gathered outside the San Francisco Federal Building on Saturday to demonstrate against U.S. military strikes on Iran. The joint mission, conducted by the Uni…
Middle East politics expert calls Iran strikes a "war of choice"
Republican responds: neighbors before politics
To the editor, I read with great interest and compassion the recent letter from a neighbor, Emily Shapiro, who submitted “Is it too late to know thy neighbor?” in the Riverdale Press’s …
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode ) March 1, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, Surprise city councilman Johnny Melton expresses his concern that the federal government won’t talk to the city about a proposed ICE detention facility. Then, consultants Marcus Dell’Artino and Roy Herrera talk about the marathon State of the Union speech and break down the flurry of bills heard in the legislature this week.
‘We’re going into a dark place’: Brit awards artists voice alarm over Reform UK’s rise
CMAT, Wolf Alice, Wet Leg, Self Esteem and Loyle Carner say musicians should not shy away from politics – with several warning of ‘scary times’ as the far right gains ground
Israeli officials say Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead. No word from US or Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, Israeli officials told The Associated Press on Saturday. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. or Iran on his status. The assassination of the second leader of the […]
Birmingham residents urged to not let politics define it
The city has been compared to both a "cesspit" and a "powerhouse" during a heated council debate.
Colorado Republicans, Democrats clash over Iran military operation
Colorado’s congressional delegation split sharply along party lines Saturday after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, triggering a fresh debate in America over presidential war powers. Trump announced early Saturday morning that U.S and Israeli forces had begun “Operation Epic Fury” after multiple explosions were reported around Iran. Later in the day, the president said that […]