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This Week in Politics: Mikie Sherrill gets ready to celebrate Jersey-style | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News
A look at some of the biggest challenges facing Mikie Sherrill as she takes office.
Letters to the editors: ‘Trump’s Wager’ and politics out of line with faith | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Pascal's Wager coaxed non-believers to accept Christianity on the basis of what they had to lose by not doing so, i.e., eternal damnation versus eternal bliss.
Marco Rubio eclipses Ron DeSantis in 2028 prediction markets, but JD Vance still far ahead
Reversal of fortune.
Casey DeSantis wants to ramp up preventive testing for food toxins
'Get accountability on the front end.'
Ron DeSantis, James Uthmeier take illegal immigration fight to cable news
'We're going to make an example here.'
Warren Buffett on parenting, horse betting and why he stopped talking politics
Warren Buffett and Becky Quick covered a wide variety of topics in the interviews that aired in a two-hour special on CNBC.
Colorado Politics Calendar Jan. 19-25
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Frank Lago, Gloria Romero Roses lead Primary fundraising for empty HD 113 seat
Nearly 2 months after the vacancy popped up, the Governor still has called a Special Election.
Takeaways from Tallahassee — Greatest Silver Jubilee On Earth
'Today, The Ringling is one of the largest university-based art museums in the U.S.'
Rory Stewart: ‘A superpower? Indifference to social media abuse’
The former Tory MP and The Rest Is Politics host on a dinosaur he’d bring back to life, being thin-skinned and hating his bandy legs
Trump’s push for US control of Greenland is mostly about his ‘ego’: Global politics expert
Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer assesses President Donald Trump’s foreign policy moves on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’
How ICE Tensions and Immigration Politics Could Shape 2026 Midterm Elections
Three reporters discuss the Minneapolis chaos and how it could play a role in the midterms.
Video: Opinion | Conservative Politics Can’t Just Be About Hate
Politics in America has taken an ugly turn, the conservative analyst Yuval Levin says on “The Ezra Klein Show,” arguing it has become too influenced by fear.
Democrats fear ICE could open a detention facility in Orlando
'Let me be clear. We oppose any effort to place an ICE facility here and will fight it at every turn.'
Bianca Latvala mulling Clearwater City Council bid
Latvala is affiliated with a political committee established this week, Friends of Bianca.
How Republicans criticize Trump without criticizing him: From the Politics Desk
Plus, some cracks in GOP support for Trump's foreign policy agenda.
Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go : The NPR Politics Podcast
There's another fight on Capitol Hill as lawmakers work to get four more spending bills passed before the end of the month. We talk about what's at stake and how both parties are navigating the high cost of health care.Then, a look at how the Trump administration is using social media content to sway public opinion & influence governance, and what our panelists can't stop thinking about this week.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and political reporters Stephen Fowler & Jude Joffe-Block.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.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.
GOP request to stop Whitmer admin from spending blocked funds granted
A Court of Claims judge stopped the spending of funding previously disapproved by House Republicans as a legal battle over that move plays out.
LGBTQ bills fly under the radar amid Legislative focus on taxes, immigration and (eventually) redistricting
The result is a collection of proposals sitting quietly outside the Session’s brightest spotlight.
Florida Politics Now
Florida Capital Bureau Reporter Cody Bulter breaks down the top political stories of the week
Trump pushes for emergency electricity auction, underlining the difficult politics of rising utility prices and AI
The White House is reportedly set to announce a new action today that will attempt to make Big Tech companies "pay their own way" — as President Trump put it earlier this week — when it comes to energy consumption in the years ahead.
With the Podcast “I’ve Had It,” Jennifer Welch Goes “Dark Woke” on Politics
A left-wing, atheist reality-TV host from Oklahoma is one of the most popular liberal podcasters, channelling outrage with MAGA and with Democrats she views as complacent.
Lina Teixeira won’t seek re-election, Sam Wilson expected to file to replace her
Wilson is currently a staffer for U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna.
Former U.S. Senate staffer Aileen Rodriguez to challenge Joshua Wostal
'I see an opportunity to bring common sense and decency to our County Commission.'
Florida Chamber poll shows support for legalizing pot crashing to 4-year low
While a bare majority favors decriminalization, support falls well shy of the needed 60% to amend Florida's Constitution by referendum.
Watch live: Whole Hog Politics with Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon
The Hill’s SVP of Editorial, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in Whole Hog Politics. Sign up for the Whole Hog Politics w…
Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate?
Historically, Texas voters mostly skip voting in primary elections. That fact changes everything about who ends up being elected – from their ideology to possibly even their party.
Trump meets with Machado, considers next moves in Iran this week in politics
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gave President Trump her Nobel Peace Prize when they met on Thursday.
Why Jenrick’s Reform Defection Fractures UK Political Right
The dramatic sacking of a senior Conservative and his defection hours later to Nigel Farage's Reform UK all-but ended the chances of any deal to unite the British right, confirming the next general election as the most widely contested in decades. Some Tories had held out hopes they could forge a pact with the insurgent Reform party that has rapidly eclipsed them in voter affections. The fallout from leader Kemi Badenoch's shock decision to fire her rival Robert Jenrick on Thursday put that further from reach. Our UK Politics Reporter James Woolcock joined Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden on Bloomberg Radio to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
US politics in 2026: Trump abroad, America turns 250 and the midterm elections
What to look out for in US politics in 2026.
Two Cheers for Abundance: Tech Policy and the Politics of Growth
While President Trump has largely failed to fulfill that promise, Abundance can help lay the groundwork for a moderate coalition to remove government barriers to future growth. There’s much that Klein and Thompson get wrong. But they are absolutely correct that we shouldn’t settle for a political class obsessed with fighting over the scraps of a decayed American empire.
Andy Thomson crosses $400K mark in Boca Mayor's race following Q4 haul
'This fundraising milestone reflects the deep community support behind our campaign.'
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.
Defiant Donna Deegan says staffer's ICE warning broke social media policy, but was legal
The Jacksonville mayor was upset that the incident became 'grist for the political mill.'
Meditz Students Pitch Policy Solutions to Bridgeport Regional Business Council
Working in collaboration with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC), undergraduate students in the “State & Local Politics” course taught by Gayle Alberda, PhD, in the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences, conducted in-depth research on high-priority regional issues and developed policy briefs designed to inform real-world decision-making.
Inside Iowa Politics: The challenge of changing your property taxes
Republican leaders in the Iowa Legislature say property tax reform will be their top priority in 2026.
The oldest members who aren't ready to quit Congress: From the Politics Desk
Plus, why Vance's Venezuela vote could be a 2028 landmark.
The Politics Hour: Local officials deal with immigration crackdown
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich discusses what federal cuts mean for county spending and Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on demanding answers from MPD about its relationship with ICE.
Turner Loesel: Florida's AI laws are stronger than you think
Florida already has a strong legal floor for AI accountability lawmakers should respect and reinforce.
Big problems in a big world : The NPR Politics Podcast
Between pledging support for protesters in Iran, calling once again for the U.S. annexation of Greenland, and meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, it's been a busy week for President Trump on the global stage. We look at why the White House wants to be involved in so many geopolitical issues despite the president's campaign pledges to be less invested in global affairs, and what outcomes the Trump administration wants in each location.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs. 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.
Polis delivers final state address to Colorado legislature
Watch live here. Gov. Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outlined his agenda for this year’s legislative session, with a focus on housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He expectedly touted his accomplishments in the last seven years, as well as spelled […]
On Renee Good, ICE, Zohran Mamdani, and the Politics of Domination vs. Vulnerability
“That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.” Gun shots. “Fuckin’ bitch.” By now, you have likely heard Renee Good’s last words, said with great vulnerability to ICE agent Jonathan Ross, right before h…
3 Democrats already challenging Neal Dunn see opportunity in CD 2 following retirement news
Nic Zateslo, Amanda Maria Green and Yen Bailey have all been on the trail since last year.
Yost: ‘sloppy work,’ not politics, sank attempt on pot-law referendum
Ohio's attorney general, David Yost, has rejected a petition calling for referendum on Senate Bill 56 that enacts sweeping changes to marijuana law, including a ban on hemp.
Polis to deliver final state address to Colorado legislature
Watch here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyifKnLhTJo Gov. Jared Polis will deliver his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outline his agenda for this year’s legislative session, notably in the areas of housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He is also expected to tout his accomplishments in the last […]
Ron, Casey DeSantis herald groundbreaking carbon-ion therapy investment at Jacksonville's Mayo Clinic
'The first one in the United States.'
Roundup: LNG deal / Mardi Gras politics / Verizon outage
Agreement with Saudis: Saudi Aramco has signed a long-term LNG supply deal with Commonwealth LNG for 1 million metric tons annually, with an option to double volumes. The agreement moves the proposed Cameron export terminal closer to a final investment decision as Aramco expands its U.S. natural gas footprint. Read more from Reuters. Parade throws: […]
Back in the saddle: Nathan Fletcher returns to politics as a statehouse lobbyist
The organization advocates for access to psychedelic-assisted therapies. Fletcher is a Marine Corps veteran who has discussed his struggles with PTSD — and the benefits he experienced from psychedelic treatments.
The Politics Of Planetary Color
Color once taught us to see and value our planet. It now records how we are altering it.
Spain's polarised politics stymies government's regional funding plan
A new fiscal model proposed by Spain's finance minister for its regional governments has faced a heavy backlash from regional leaders, who accuse the central government of toying with public finances to win political favours as it struggles to hold its fragile coalition together.
With sextortion and suicides on the rise, Jimmy Patronis seeks to strip Big Tech of Section 230 immunity
The Fort Walton Beach Republican says it's time to empower parents to hold social media companies accountable.
‘Segregated schools’ comment sparks uproar; N.H. lawmaker says leaked message referred to politics not race
The chairperson for an education policy committee allegedly wrote “imagine the scores though if we had schools for them and some for us.”
One cure for sour feelings about politics − getting people to love their hometowns
Fostering a sense of pride in local communities increases citizen participation, including, at a bare minimum, voting in municipal elections.
Motorists’ Party Brings MAGA to Czech Politics
The Czech Republic’s new environment minister is leader of a pro–fossil fuel party called Motorists for Themselves. It’s part of a right-wing backlash in Europe, moving to kill off the EU’s Green Deal.
Authorities to the left, German courts to the right: The politics and law of transborder data transfers in the EU
The article examines how the EU’s traditionally strict stance on cross-border data flows is diverging into two paths: one led by data protection authorities enforcing an absolutist view of surveillance risk, and another by national courts adopting a more pragmatic and geopolitically aware approach to GDPR enforcement.
New political science lecture series to focus on contemporary politics
Monday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m. in the Nott Memorial
The US in brief: ICE fires
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Energy set to dominate state politics in runup to midterms
Electricity prices and data centers are emerging as major issues for both voters and legislators.
Leading Prediction Firms Share a Commonality: Donald Trump Jr.
Traders in companies with ties to the president’s eldest son can bet on the outcome of events the president affects.
David Jolly holds narrow edge over Jerry Demings in latest poll of Democratic Governor Primary
A Mason-Dixon poll shows him with an edge, but it falls within the margin of error.
Personnel note: Julia Canady King promoted to VP at BGR Group
She joined the firm last year as a Director for Washington and Florida.
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Florida politics on your terms — Sunburn.
Energy affordability takes center stage at Florida GOP annual meeting
Republican leaders say voters want lower power bills, grid security, and an all-of-the-above energy strategy.
E&E News: Energy set to dominate state politics in runup to midterms
Electricity prices and data centers are emerging as major issues for both voters and legislators.
Vance's 2028 head start: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Greenland resists U.S takeover as Trump ramps up pressure.
Federal judges allow California to use new Democrat-friendly map ahead of 2026 election
A federal three-judge panel on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved US House map that is designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
Jersey City Mayor reflects on his career in local politics as he steps into new role
Trump administration doubles down on ICE tactics following Minneapolis shooting : The NPR Politics Podcast
In the days since an immigration enforcement officer killed Renee Macklin Good in Minneapolis, the Trump administration has doubled down, in terms of both tactics and rhetoric. We discuss how ICE training contributed to the agency's actions in Minnesota and the political reaction to the shooting. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.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.
John Guard selected to fill 2nd District Court of Appeal opening
The job isn't his first choice.
Mary Steenburgen to headline Women United Luncheon
MILE HIGH UNITED WAY Denver News: Actress Mary Steenburgen, who received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1980 film “Melvin and Howard,” will be the featured speaker at the 2026 Women United Luncheon. Table sales for the April 17 event are now open, with reservation information available by visiting unitedwaydenver.org “For 27 years, Mile High United […]
House Speaker urges colleagues to fight Trump, who ‘would hold Colorado hostage’
A top Colorado Democrat on Wednesday characterized Colorado as under siege by the Trump administration, as she invoked Winston Churchill and urged colleagues to fight back. “In this moment, when the White House would hold Colorado hostage, I’m reminded of a Churchill saying: ‘You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor, […]
‘Expansionism is on his mind’: The ‘Inside Politics’ panel explores Trump’s mindset ahead of a key WH meeting on Greenland
It’s not just the Fed. Politics looms over central banks everywhere
But can the public stomach higher inflation?
CNN Data Guru Stunned by Trump's 'Great Politics' Play
Harry Enten said the president could be entertaining some “great politics.”
Oles in the News: Political scientist talks about Minnesota politics in two national outlets
Dan Hofrenning was interviewed regarding breaking political news coverage in Minnesota.
Missing from the Curriculum: A Content Analysis of Labor Politics in International Relations Textbooks -
Missing from the Curriculum: A Content Analysis of Labor Politics in International Relations Textbooks By Sina Mirzaei, Ayotunde Giwa and Eyal Bar, Northern Arizona University International relations textbooks shape how students understand global politics. content [...]
Iran, Gaza and the politics of counting the dead
As Western media accepts death tolls from Iran at face value, Palestinian deaths in Gaza remain endlessly questioned.
The week in politics (Jan. 14, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And a series of upcoming performances explores how creativity works in the human brain.
‘Go back’ has returned to American politics, and it’s ugly
Anxiety about change is tempting society to narrow who counts as a full member of the nation.
Curbing Misalignment in American Politics
A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.
‘Not taking birth control is the most feminist thing you can do’: The shifting politics of the pill
Kristan Hawkins is not what you might call a unifying figure. The founder and leader of Students for Life of America, a grassroots anti-abortion network, Hawkins travels to college campuses for Charlie Kirk-style debates about abortion and birth control.
Chuck Schumer Calls His Shot
After securing strong recruits on a tough Senate map, the Democratic leader is not only predicting an upset 2026 victory, but also naming the states he thinks his party can flip.
KY Politics Insider: Rogers endorsed by opponent’s mentor & Rand Paul on Rogan
Also in the Insider: An early look at US Senate finances and why a primary opponent for Rep. Thomas Massie dropped out.
Evan Power to run for Congress to succeed retiring Neal Dunn
The Republican Party of Florida Chair announced hours after the incumbent said he would retire.
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Florida politics are waiting for you — start with Sunburn.
RIP Frank Traylor — a model for political life
It is with great sadness I read of the death of Frank Traylor. From the moment we met at the beginning of the 1975 legislative session, I knew he was special. As a doctor, he knew medical issues better than any of us but what made him so effective was his calm personality and his […]
Romanian Inflation Ends Tumultuous Year in Politics Close to 10%
Romanian inflation remained at nearly three times the upper band of the central bank’s target range after government action to curb the budget deficit helped fuel price growth.
Analysis: South Dakotans, power and national politics
SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies discuss how polarization impacts the ability to craft effective policy
Fox News Host Schooled by Dem Rep on Basic Politics
Will Cain used a term that has long been viewed as an epithet for liberals.
Triangulation? Ron DeSantis warms to Paul Renner gubernatorial campaign as Jay Collins launches
'These guys have got to get out there and make the case.'
What is Christian Reconstructionism − and why it matters in US politics
Christian Reconstructionism, a little-known movement to rebuild society on biblical law, can often shape US debates over religion, politics and education.
Dem senators ripped for reversing Venezuela stance after Trump captured Maduro: 'Politics at its worst'
Senate Democrats who once demanded stronger action against Nicolás Maduro are now warning about consequences of U.S. military action in Venezuela after President Trump took action.
Kansas governor revels in triumphs, warns against succumbing to 'uncivilized' D.C. politics
Gov. Laura Kelly's final State of the State speech is a call for sustained political civility and investment in education, mental health and water reform.
Kansas governor revels in triumphs, warns against succumbing to 'uncivilized' D.C. politics
Gov. Laura Kelly's final State of the State speech is a call for sustained political civility and investment in education, mental health and water reform.
Trump pulls from the left's economic playbook: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey returns to the national spotlight.
Nikki Glaser Didn’t Want to Reduce Politics, ICE, Trump to Jokes at Golden Globes: ‘It’s Not Funny’
Nikki Glaser cut jokes about Donald Trump, ICE, and other political topics from her Golden Globes punchlines to avoid trivializing the topics.
President Trump tries to refocus on the economy : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump is giving a speech about the economy Tuesday in Detroit after weeks of drifting away from the subject. We discuss how the White House is responding to voters’ concerns about stubbornly high prices and Trump’s growing pressure campaign against the Federal Reserve. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley.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.
Nikki Glaser avoided political jokes while hosting Golden Globes because they’re ‘not funny’
Nikki Glaser explains why she avoided political jokes while hosting the Golden Globes, saying politics 'isn't funny' and describing the challenge of striking the right tone.