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Quiz: This week in politics
It was another busy week in national politics. Take this quiz to see what you know and what you missed.
Quiz: This week in politics
It was another busy week in national politics. Take this quiz to see what you know and what you missed.
Quiz: This week in politics
It was another busy week in national politics. Take this quiz to see what you know and what you missed.
Quiz: This week in politics
It was another busy week in national politics. Take this quiz to see what you know and what you missed.
Quiz: This week in politics
It was another busy week in national politics. Take this quiz to see what you know and what you missed.
Trans actor slams men's hockey for embracing Trump, igniting sports politics debate
Washington Examiner columnist Salena Zito comments on transgender actor Harrison Browne criticizing the U.S. men’s hockey team for meeting with President Donald Trump and more on ‘America Reports.’
Report: Mike Johnson tells GOP donors that Neal Dunn may be terminally ill
The Panama City Republican has said he intends to serve out his term.
Pulpit to Politics: Church of the Resurrection’s Adam Hamilton considers run for US Senate
Kansas Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton explores Independent run for U.S. Senate.
Immigration and the Gaza War Are Upending a Century of British Politics
Two populist parties with opposing views of the world defeated the Labour Party in a district it had held since 1931.
Dispatch Politics Roundup: Reflections on the Union
Your weekly roundup from Washington, D.C.
Benavidez chosen to fill Senate District 21 vacancy after Michaelson Jenet resigns
A Democratic Senate District 21 vacancy committee Thursday night chose former Rep. Adrienne Benavidez, D-Adams County, to replace former Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet. Michaelson Jenet resigned on Feb. 13 to become the director of the David and Laura Merage Foundation for Combating Antisemitism. Benavidez served three terms in the House, rising to the position of […]
Politics expert Nelsen reacts to State of the Union address
Furman politics expert Brent Nelsen says SOTU addresses tend to be more about show than substance especially during a midterm election year. He speaks with FOX Carolina News about a range of topics including U.S. tensions with Iran and tariff policy.
WBD Done Dealt: Politics Are On Paramount’s Side
Netflix walked away from WBD not just over price, but because of politics which has favored Paramount from the get-go.
Clinton’s Epstein Testimony Derailed the GOP’s Gotcha Politics
The word self-own comes to mind.
Watch live: Whole Hog Politics with Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “Whole Hog…
AI Impact Summit Commitments Must Counter ‘AI Unreality’ in Politics
Democracies must invest in systems and institutions that help citizens discern fact from fiction, write GMF's Lindsay Gorman and Sharinee Jagtiani.
Confused by Trump-Mamdani Bromance? It’s the Power of Populism | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Feb. 27
Plus, the Fed quietly pushes back on DOJ subpoenas, and Hillary Clinton tells GOP-led panel she knew nothing about Epstein’s crimes
The US in Brief: First Hillary, next Bill
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Contributor: The U.S. hockey team took gold. Its bigger feat? Transcending politics
Their patriotic response to Trump's invitation was refreshing: 'When you get the chance to go to White House and meet the president, we’re proud to be Americans.'
What the Epstein drama reveals about Democrats' loyalty to the Clintons
The Epstein depositions demonstrate how the Clintons hold far less power in the Democratic Party, and American politics, than they once did.
Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today
Jim Smith reflects on the 1986 disaster and how it still shapes public perception of nuclear power
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans’ sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The numbers reflect how support for Israel has become deeply contentious in the US, with profound implications for American politics and foreign policy.
Pound Hits Two-Month Low Versus Euro as UK Politics Spurs Hedges
The pound fell to its lowest level against the euro in more than two months and traders paid for protection against further losses after a special election in Manchester signaled trouble ahead for the governing Labour Party.
Colorado single-payer study lacks transparency
Coloradans have a right to expect transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility from public institutions. Unfortunately, the ongoing single-payer health care study commissioned last year under SB25-45 is raising more questions than answers. Despite repeated warnings from voters and prior analyses, the Colorado School of Public Health is moving forward with a new single-payer study that […]
Hidden taxes: The housing affordability crisis is math, not politics
Revisiting policies that may unintentionally burden working families isn’t surrender; It’s strong leadership.
Sir John Curtice: Greens' win means future of British politics is more uncertain than ever
Not only did Hannah Spencer become the first Green to win a by-election, she won it well.
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.
The politics of no sympathy for ‘IS families’ | Back to Back Barries podcast
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy discuss the debate over the Australian women and children in a Syrian detention camp, One Nation's rising poll numbers and the future of the capital gains tax
Highland Towers’ $600,000 lesson in Tallahassee politics
Retirees caught between code ambiguity and construction lobbyists
The Politics Hour: Prince George's tries to block detention centers
VA State Sen. Jennifer Boysko on eliminating data center tax breaks, WAMU's Alex Koma on D.C.'s mayor and at-large races, and Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha discusses federal immigration detention centers.
New Trier Dems call mailer ‘dirty politics’
"Scam sample ballot" changes some of New Trier Democrats' official endorsements.
Ron DeSantis carves out a distinct GOP lane on AI: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Trump administration launches its "war on fraud."
Dana White doesn’t buy that politics should divide UFC fans: ‘You don’t have to agree with me’
Dana White couldn’t care less about fans’ politics
Why bipartisanship is disappearing from Congress
The nationwide push to redraw congressional districts mid-decade has not led to a big advantage for either political party, but it has created less competitive districts. We discuss how that reduces bipartisanship on Capitol Hill, and we discuss one lawmaker who seems to buck that trend.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and political correspondent Ashley Lopez.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.
In Texas, Crenshaw faces primary challenger, a test for MAGA
Representative Dan Crenshaw, who has at times clashed with President Trump and his allies, is facing a conservative challenger in Tuesday’s primary.
Public opinion is the strongest political force, Pelosi tells UVA audience
The UVA Center for Politics also presented U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi with its Defender of Democracy award.
Delighting public safety advocates, Legislature OKs Veterans Treatment Courts expansion
'Florida has long acknowledged that military service can have profound, long-term effects that we have a responsibility to address.'
Politics and Prose Members Ratify New Contract
Workers won key improvements over their first contract, including wage boosts, retention language, an additional holiday, and more.
NYC, NY politics live updates: Mamdani makes secret trip to Washington
Follow the Post’s live updates for the latest politics news in New York from Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral term in NYC to state legislation in Albany and more.
Epstein and the politics of distraction
Scandal individualises corruption, creating a spectacle that redirects anger away from structural power.
Orlando Economic Partnership scrubs Goliath Ventures from website after CEO's Ponzi scheme arrest
'OEP’s ties to Goliath Ventures are deeply troubling,' an Orange County Commissioner said.
Beyond Politics: A Haitian Immigrant’s Call To See People
Cedarville music professor Dr. Lou Lilite, a Haitian immigrant and U.S. citizen, urges neighbors to see immigrants as people, not labels. Visiting Springfield...
Rethinking Strategy in a Hyperpolitical World
In an era of intensifying polarization, the boundary between business and politics has effectively vanished, rendering political and ethical dynamics as no longer peripheral risks but central strategic variables. This interview with Martin Reeves, author and managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group, examines how leaders who embed pragmatic political thinking into their strategy will be better positioned to safeguard long-term value.
Rethinking Strategy in a Hyperpolitical World
In an era of intensifying polarization, the boundary between business and politics has effectively vanished, rendering political and ethical dynamics as no longer peripheral risks but central strategic variables. This interview with Martin Reeves, author and managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group, examines how leaders who embed pragmatic political thinking into their strategy will be better positioned to safeguard long-term value.
British politics gets religion
In Reform, socially conservative Christianity has finally found a UK vehicle for its agenda on traditional families
As 2026 Races Get Messy, Bill and Hillary Clinton Enter the Chat | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Feb. 26
Plus, the Justice Department is reviewing whether Epstein files about Trump were wrongly held back
Time to put politics aside and focus on Pueblo’s children
I am a long-time resident of Pueblo and live within the Pueblo School District 70 boundaries. Because I care tremendously about the authority of parents in the education of their children, and the old-fashioned notion that schools should be about preparing children to be literate and to be prepared to be engaged citizens of our […]
Politics ruined what should've been U.S. hockey's shining moment
Politicians hijacked fans' joy of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey gold medal win, turning a moment of unity into another example of America's division.
Is the Florida redistricting process delayed — or dead on arrival? Even Republicans aren't sure
Florida was eager to join Donald Trump's redistricting push. But will a legal challenge stop the process and leave campaigns racing?
Boulder’s bleak oil-and-gas legal entanglements
Good neighbor policy in the fossil-fuel-energy industry stops at Boulder’s door. If any other county or municipality decides to rumble with Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy over their legal exposure to climate lawsuits, those entities will no doubt face “Bleak House” type legal entanglements also. Charles Dickens’ Bleak House records the estate case of Jarndyce […]
France pushes back against MAGA political meddling
A French magistrate recently went public about how US envoys had tried to interfere in French national politics. Experts say it is clear that France is a target of disinformation strategies.
France resists as MAGA tries to get its grip on politics
A French magistrate recently went public about how US envoys had tried to interfere in French national politics. Experts say it is clear that France is a target of disinformation strategies.
Readers Write: ICE detaining children, voter ID, politics and the Olympics, Boundary Waters mining
We cannot support such evil.
White House officials believe ‘the politics are a lot better’ if Israel strikes Iran first
As the administration mulls military action in Iran, officials argue it’d be best ifIsrael makes the first move.
DC Wrap: Fact-checking State of the Union; Pelosi talks flipping the House
A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics
Democrats are spoiling for a fight in Texas: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump's options in Iran.
SIU hosts spring events focused on public service, politics and philanthropy
The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host speakers in its spring program focusing on public service, politics and philanthropy.
UFC CEO Dana White says he's not worried about politics driving fans away: "We can all still just get along"
UFC CEO says politics shouldn't drive fans away: "We can all still just get along"
Dothan man shot after argument over politics, police say
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan man is behind bars after police claim he shot another man during an argument Tuesday night. Records show 60-year-old Anthony Summers was arrested and charged with one…
Is the FCC 'equal time' rule leading to media censorship
The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC over its show The View's airing of an interview with a Texas politician. Stephen Colbert moved his interview with the same candidate off broadcast, all because of the FCC’s "equal time" rule. We discuss the rule, possible changes to it, and how it could all affect the way Americans get their information.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, media correspondent David Folkenflik, 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.
Bipartisan opposition sinks eviction bill in Colorado
Two Democrats sided with Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee to kill a bill that would have made several changes to eviction filings and proceedings, including requiring judges to suppress court records. Sponsored by Rep. Junie Joseph, D-Boulder, House Bill 1047 would also have required landlords to provide tenants with an additional rent payment option […]
Former congressman, brother guilty in murder of Brazilian politician
The 2018 assassination of rights activist and Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco, a rising star in Brazilian politics, reverberated worldwide.
Mar-a-Lago shooting: NC man shot, killed never interested in politics, guns, family says
Austin Tucker Martin rarely, if ever, talked about politics, seemed afraid of guns, and came from a family of Trump supporters, according to a cousin.
Mar-a-Lago shooting: NC man shot, killed never interested in politics, guns, family says
Austin Tucker Martin rarely, if ever, talked about politics, seemed afraid of guns, and came from a family of Trump supporters, according to a cousin.
Mar-a-Lago shooting: NC man shot, killed never interested in politics, guns, family says
Austin Tucker Martin rarely, if ever, talked about politics, seemed afraid of guns, and came from a family of Trump supporters, according to a cousin.
How two churches forged Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico’s politics
In the Senate Democratic primary, Talarico has made his church’s ethos of compassion central to his campaign, while Jasmine Crockett is tapping into the civic power of Black churches.
Our Men’s Hockey Team’s Historic Win Was Just Too Much for Sports Writers to Bear
The USA men’s hockey team won gold after 46 years. Critics focus on politics, but fans are celebrating a historic American victory.
Busting Through the Hype and Politics of Forest Thinning
Forest managers conduct hundreds of thousands of acres of forest “thinning” projects annually in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and elsewhere, resulting in substantial ecological and financial costs.
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds
On the Republican side, Ken Paxton and John Cornyn were neck-and-neck and in position for a runoff, according to the poll from the University of Texas’ Texas Politics Project.
Patriotism over politics: USA Hockey team honored by Trump amid backlash
U.S. Men's Hockey team faces backlash after their White House visit as Joe Concha defends them. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani downplays a snowball attack that injured NYPD officers.
The week in politics (Feb. 25, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We recap the State of the Union address and discuss other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Handicapping a Gavin Newsom-Kamala Harris presidential fight
The Democrats rose together through San Francisco politics, sharing donors and, for a time, campaign strategists. A fight for their party's nomination would bring their private jostling into the open.
Why People Don’t Like Talking About Politics
Political discussions are tense and rarely informative.
‘A partisan and politician’: Abraham Lincoln and the art of the deal
New book Boss Lincoln takes a fresh look at a well-studied political figure, showing him to be a master of party politics
Midterm underdogs rally around data center politics
Democrats in particular have seized on the prospect of rising energy costs in the fight for control of Washington and state capitals.
The Transatlantic Defense Business Politics Can’t Break
The foundations of the Atlantic alliance are shifting in ways not seen since the early days of the Cold War. Washington is no longer simply urging greater
The Transatlantic Defense Business Politics Can’t Break
The foundations of the Atlantic alliance are shifting in ways not seen since the early days of the Cold War. Washington is no longer simply urging greater
Colorado is turning its back on agriculture
Colorado’s farmers and ranchers already face significant challenges, including volatile commodity prices, rising input costs, labor shortages and unpredictable weather. They should not also have to contend with a state legislature that increasingly seeks to regulate how they protect crops and livestock. Yet that is precisely what Senate Bills 26-062 and 26-065 represent: a top-down […]
Recapping Trump's State of the Union address: From the Politics Desk
The key takeaways from Trump's speech before Congress.
Key takeaways from President Trump's State of the Union address
President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night. We break down what he said, what his political messaging was, and how it previews the administration's goals through the midterm elections. We also analyze how the Democrats responded.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Special thanks to Kelsey Snell, Natalie Winston and Neil Tevault.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.
Seatmate politics - Live Updates
So much for interparty solidarity. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who earlier in the day telegraphed plans to sit together during the State of the Union, have evidently abandoned that idea. State of the UnionMassie wrote on X before Trump’s address that he was seated on the Republican side of the chamber. Khanna is sitting next to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. But Reps. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), who often work together, are seated together along with some other Republicans. Mia McCarthy contributed to this report.
Old-style politics beats youthful ideals in Thai election
Deep rooted patronage makes it hard for political outsiders, a defeated People's Party MP tells the BBC.
The big question looming over Trump's State of the Union: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the challenging midterm environment facing Trump and the Republican Party.
Entering into politics for the first time, Mary Patterson wants to represent everyday people
Mary Patterson, a retired teacher from Durham, is joining incumbent Valerie Foushee and Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam on the ballot for congressional district 4.
All eyes on a state tax cut - Talk Business & Politics
In the General Election on Nov. 2, 2010, Arkansas voters approved Constitutional Amendment 86, which required the General Assembly to meet annually, with even-numbered years designated as the fiscal session....
'Melania' producer reveals which music superstars stopped doc from using their songs
A 'Melania' producer has revealed several superstars who stopped the documentary from using their songs: 'There was music that we tried to get, but sadly, there were politics to it.'
Stark partisan divide in who thinks their side is winning and losing in politics
In the 10 years that we have asked this question, Americans overall have consistently been more likely to say their side is losing than to say it’s winning.
Paramount bets that politics, price will win it Warner Bros.
David Ellison’s new bid puts the media scion back in the running for a company that should have been his from the start.
Never eat the candy on your pillow: reentry politics
Your circumstances rarely change with reentry no matter who’s president, and it’s easy to forget that there is power in the political
Dear Annie: Do I set a boundary with a friend and ask that we never talk about politics?
Do I try to have an honest conversation and risk blowing it up? Or do I accept that this is the cost of friendship in a divided world
Style and Politics: On “The National Security Strategy of the United States of America”
"We need to feel our culture, and history, and current system is better than all the others, while acting as though we don’t believe those things." The National Security Strategy of the United States of America may have its longest life as a particularly vivid example of the ways in which bad faith will always manifest in terrible prose,
How does politics influence interpretive signs at National Park Service sites?
The Trump administration recently ordered the National Park Service to remove interpretive signs that discuss slavery at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, following an executive order issued last year stating that public monuments should not “inappropriately disparage Americans” and instead “focus on the greatness of the achievements and progress of the American people.” A […]
MAGA Meets Europe: Trump’s Envoys Rip Up Diplomatic Playbook
At least Bill White, Donald Trump’s ambassador to Brussels, showed up when summoned by the foreign ministry over some undiplomatic interventions into Belgian politics.
Tech’s politics push at home and abroad
We report from California’s Silicon Valley, where billionaires pour money into midterms, and the AI Impact summit, where India pushes back on ‘AI monopoly’ held by US and China
‘I considered starting over as a farmer’: Masao Adachi on political cinema, revolution and Japan today
The director and ex-Japanese Red Army militant discusses his new film Escape, about the anarchist fugitive Satoshi Kirishima, the frustrations of radical film-making and progressive politics