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Politicians should take a tip from product managers and treat ‘U-turns’ as iterations
Letter: Forget a rigid approach to planning – opposition leaders and MPs could help the government refine plans, writes Alan Ogilvie
AI cannot automate science: A philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research
Consistent with the general trend of incorporating artificial intelligence into nearly every field, researchers and politicians are increasingly using AI models trained on scientific data to infer answers ...
Why do Alabama schools need Commandments our politicians don’t follow?
Blessed are the hypocrites, for they shall inherit the Education Policy Committee.
Polish minister warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Hungary’s Orbán grants asylum to fugitive politician
By using asylum to block extradition, Budapest is testing whether EU law can still be enforced between member states.
5 Politicians Who Started in Finance — and Where They Are Now
From Elizabeth Warren to Mark Carney, discover some politicians who started their careers in the financial space. Plus, see where each of them is now.
When politicians say the quiet part out loud
As Kaja Kallas’ unguarded comments showed, wisecracks and slips of the tongue often reveal far more than a carefully crafted speech.
Matt Hart: This is the number one rule among corrupt politicians
During more than two decades of investigating and prosecuting corrupt public officials, I observed the NUMBER ONE RULE operating constantly among crooked politicians of every affiliation.
UK politicians condemn Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Greenland
US president says 10% levies will hit the UK and other Nato countries unless deal reached to buy the Arctic island
Billionaire tax sparks intraparty war in California
The proposal has divided Democratic politicians and stirred discord within organized labor.
Former Ukrainian PM accused of bribing politicians with US dollars to weaken Zelenskyy's government
Ukrainian authorities seized stacks of U.S. dollars during raids targeting former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who allegedly planned to bribe lawmakers
After councilman was stomped on sidewalk, Alabama bill would make assaulting politicians a felony
The bill follows the assault of Bay Minette City Councilman Matt Franklin by attorney Harry Still.
TikTok Blocks Thai Politicians From Paying for Ads Before Poll
Social media platform TikTok said it would block Thai election candidates from paying for advertising or monetizing their content during the election campaign period.
What Voters Told Democrats About ICE, Rising Costs and Party Perceptions
In focus groups, swing voters gave Democratic politicians some tough feedback on the party.
John Mellencamp rips modern politicians for lacking humility and respect
The "Jack & Diane" singer opens up about planning his first-ever greatest hits tour at 74 and reflects on how his perspective on his career has changed.
Politicians Who Don’t Get Markets Are About to Receive a Lesson
From London to Pretoria, finance ministers around the world are struggling to pass painful budgets in the face of political opposition. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has a plan.
Vijay: The Indian film star turning politician in Tamil Nadu
Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes.
Retired Marine commander lectures Minnesota politicians on 'first and foremost' responsibility
Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., discusses Minnesota Democrats suing the Department of Homeland Security over I.C.E. agent surge on 'The Evening Edit.'
Trump picks up the phone and calls Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The unlikely conversation came after years of antipathy between the two politicians, including the president’s derogatory use of the nickname “Pocahontas” to describe her.
Jailed Venezuelan politician's son criticises slow prisoner release
Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of terrorism and treason for challenging the 2024 presidential election result.
Lending to small businesses and low-income areas must expand, say Labour backbenchers
Senior politicians have tabled bill that would force UK banks to make affordable finance more accessible
Dr. Frederick Haynes talks about his move from pastor to politician
The longtime pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, Dr. Frederick Haynes, surprised many when he jumped in to run in Congressional District 30, the seat based in southern Dallas County. He speaks with Lone Star Politics about why he entered the race and what happens next.
Richard Codey, Long-Serving New Jersey Politician, Dies at 79
He was the longest serving legislator in New Jersey, while also running an insurance company and funeral home and coaching youth basketball.
The Most Shouted-At Politician in America
Scott Wiener—a pro-trans Zionist who wants California to allow more homes—has an extreme tolerance for pushback.
‘Sick, Unhinged Democrats’: White House listicle targets dozens of politicians, 2 in Oregon, who have spoken out against ICE
The list compiles comments from 57 politicians, many made after recent shootings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis and Portland.
10 Michigan political races to watch at the start of 2026
The 2026 election is poised to reshape the cast of politicians who lead Michigan. The level of January jockeying might portend the high stakes ahead.
As Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point Pushes Into High Schools, Dissension Follows
Since Mr. Kirk’s death, chapters of his organization’s affiliate for teenagers have more than doubled in number, aided by politicians who have said they won’t tolerate opposition.
The Doug LaMalfa I covered: Authentic, cranky and deeply caring
A longtime North State reporter reflects on the life of Doug LaMalfa, a politician unlike any other.
California bill increases penalties for fake liens used to harass politicians, businesses
A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to crack down on fake liens filed against politicians, court employees and businesses that can force victims to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to clear their names and repair their credit.
Germany news: Merz issues business SOS in letter to allies
Chancellor Merz has told coalition politicians the situation in several key German businesses is "very critical." He said the government must prioritize improving areas like energy and labor costs in 2026. Follow DW.
Michigan loophole makes it difficult to track utilities’ donations to politicians
Revelation comes as a first-in-the-nation citizen’s ballot initiative to ban donations by utilities picks up steam
Arkansas politicians defend U.S. action after Maduro's capture
Sen. Tom Cotton appeared on CBS, CNN and Fox News Sunday, praising the U.S. operation and Maduro's capture.
Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser
Ukraine’s president appointed Chrystia Freeland, a former deputy prime minister of Canada, to a role in which she would advise on postwar reconstruction, if peace talks are successful.
New Hampshire politicians respond to news of US capture of Venezuelan president
Politicians across the Granite State respond to military operations in Venezuela.
Attempt to 'undermine science' over Lough Neagh
Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Andrew Muir has accused some politicians of a "deliberate attempt to undermine the science and evidence" around the ecological crisis at Lough Neagh.
US politicians react to capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro
Republicans officials cheered attack, but Democrats said action ‘risks pulling our nation into another war’
Local politicians react to Trump’s strike on Venezuela
Georgia politicians reacted swiftly after President Donald Trump said Saturday that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
‘This is reckless': Local politicians react to U.S. attacking Venezuela, capturing president
New England politicians are reacting to Trump’s announcement that the U.S. conducted a “large-scale strike” on Venezuela, capturing Nicolás Maduro.
California’s Starless Governor’s Race Could Get Very Weird
After a series of legendary governors, the state will be led by someone from a large field of lesser-known politicians, possibly even a Republican.
Elon Musk poised to return to political spotlight
Former Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley and former Biden White House official Meghan Hays discuss Elon Musk's suggestion that he will resume funding GOP politicians ahead of the midterms on ‘America Reports.’
Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide
Paul Ovenden, who left Downing Street in September, says the British state has been "emasculating itself".
From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda
As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity
Opinion | Why New York City Needs Someone Like Mamdani
The new mayor is an entirely familiar type of New York politician.
6 Ways Sports and Politics Will Collide in 2026
From college sports to league expansion, politicians are going to have plenty of sway over sports next year.
From the Capitol to the clubhouse, a Sun-Times politics reporter took a swing at covering baseball
Covering the White Sox isn't all that different from covering Illinois politicians, Sun-Times reporter Mitchell Armentrout found.
Florida Politics’ 2025 Politician of the Year: Daniel Perez
The legislative branch exerted itself as a coequal branch of government this year, though not one without its own internal conflict.
Florida Politics’ Honorable Mention for 2025 Politician of the Year: Rick Scott
The Governor-turned-Senator established himself as a leader among conservatives within the GOP Caucus.
Nigel Farage is Britain’s most European politician
If there is a European dream, the Reform UK leader has lived it
U.K. politicians demand human rights activist be stripped of citizenship for past tweets
The leaders of the Conservative and Reform parties also demanded the deportation of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a dual national who returned to Britain after years in Egyptian prisons.
Why RI politicos first make a stop to this Pawtucket barbershop
Countless Democratic politicians have paid a visit to "Joe the Barber," a Pawtucket barber who made a name for himself on talk radio.
Podcasting gives Utah politicians a new platform for political discourse
Here's how a pair of Utah state senators are using podcasts to interact with the public.
When Politics Isn’t Your Career: The Blessings of YWA Post-Graduation
When I moved to the Washington, D.C. area for college, I thought I knew where I was headed. If I didn’t get married right after college, I would girlboss (in a conservative tone, of course) my way into a conservative advocacy organization or some D.C. politician’s office, fight for America in a way only a […]
Chemtrails Aren’t Real. So Why Are Politicians Passing Laws About Them?
The history and politics of so-called weather weapons.
Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025 in Pictures
Conservative influencers and politicians jockeyed for attention at the first Turning Point USA AmericaFest since Charlie Kirk's murder.
Local Politician Jim Mueller Leaves Lasting Legacy in Russell | Geauga County Maple Leaf
When Jim Mueller first heard President John F. Kennedy say, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,” it not only sparked a lifelong commitment to public service, but also shaped Geauga County — and national — politics for more than four decades, he said during
All in the family: In 2026, a surge of politicians' kids are running for office
As voters clamor for change, a new generation of Pelosis, Kennedys, Kings and other powerful families are stepping up to keep their political legacies alive.
How one politically divided family keeps the peace during the holidays
Talking about politics over the holidays can be difficult for many families, even for politicians themselves. One politically divided family in Colorado makes sure get along, especially during the holidays.
State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’
The US State Department on Tuesday imposed visa sanctions on a former top European Union official and employees of organizations that combat disinformation for alleged censorship – sharply ratcheting up the Trump administration’s fight against European regulations that have impacted digital platforms, far-right politicians and Trump allies, including Elon Musk.
Trump denies Colorado disaster aid for wildfires, prompting accusations of ‘political games’
Colorado politicians on both sides of the aisle are pushing back after President Donald Trump’s administration denied two disaster declaration requests that would have unlocked federal funds for recovery efforts. Gov. Jared Polis said in...
Best Of: What Beards Tell Us About Power, Politics And How We See Each Other : 1A
Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. president to sport a beard. For the next 50 years, whiskers were commonplace in the White House. But then, they went out of style.Now, Vice President JD Vance is the first executive branch leader in more than a century with a furry face.And others are following suit. From the Senate to the campaign trail, more and more men in politics are letting their facial hair grow free. But what does that tell us about masculinity, power, and how we see each other?Why did our politicians remain bare faced for so long? And what does the reemergence of whiskers in the White House represent?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Louisiana politicians in 2025 rolled back public health and environmental efforts
There are a range of issues facing Louisiana residents as 2025 draws to a close, from skyrocketing insurance costs, stronger storms, uncertainty over healthcare and limited resources for working families and people experiencing poverty.
Louisiana politicians in 2025 rolled back public health and environmental efforts
There are a range of issues facing Louisiana residents as 2025 draws to a close, from skyrocketing insurance costs, stronger storms, uncertainty over healthcare and limited resources for working families and people experiencing poverty.
Mississippi leaders are quiet on efforts to fix health care in the state
Mississippi Republican politicians have been silent as church mice in offering health care solutions for when the enhanced federal insurance subsidies expire at the end of 2025.
GOP politicians are starting to do what once would have seemed unthinkable: defy President Trump
The push to release the Epstein files over his opposition is part of a broader pattern.
We share some of the 'most' challenging stories we've worked on (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast
It's another installment of our series, "Political Mosts," where we answer a superlative-type question about covering politics and our careers in journalism. Today, Sarah McCammon (national political correspondent) and Sam Gringlas (Congress reporter) each take a turn answering this question: "What's been the 'most' challenging political story you’ve worked on?" They also answer this question from a listener: “Who is the politician, living or dead, you’d 'most' like to interview?” Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode!
Dismissing politics as ‘dirty’ is wrong and self-defeating
I’m often struck by how often I meet people who think that all politics are dirty. They view politics as innately unethical, something they should avoid altogether. They stereotype politicians as dishonest and corrupt.
Industry Stakeholders, Experts React to Trump’s Schedule III Cannabis Order
Business executives, advocates, attorneys, politicians, and ancillary service providers overwhelmingly applaud the order as a first step, not an end destination.
The 2025 Faces Quiz: Do You Recognize These Notable Politicians?
See how well you know the politicians of 2025 with The New York Times Faces Quiz.
T. Rogers Wade, mentor and adviser to prominent Georgia politicians, has died
T. Rogers Wade mentored generations of young Georgians, like Attorney General Chris Carr, seeking traction in politics and the business world.
Sir Keir as Eliot Ness, Radon Liz proving TV gold – all in another year of Westminster psychodrama
With the Christmas recess stopping our politicians causing more havoc, it’s time for the Guardian’s parliamentarian of the year awards
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi
A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional district.
OpenAI is the latest in Silicon Valley to hire a former British politician
The ChatGPT maker has hired former British Chancellor George Osborne to run the global arm of its "Stargate" AI infrastructure initiative.
Britain vows to tackle foreign meddling in politics after Reform’s Russia bribes case
Ministers launch a review into foreign financial inference in Britain after a senior Reform UK politician was jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes.
UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics
Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribes
On Politics: Republicans are giving Kathy Hochul a re-election gift
It was already going to be hard for Elise Stefanik, the Republican congresswoman, to beat Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.Now she’ll have to contend with Bruce Blakeman, who recently announced his plans to run for governor and will, at the minimum, make life more difficult for her in the Republican primary. Stefanik has come out swinging against the Nassau County executive, attacking him as a perennial candidate who is too liberal for Republican primary voters.Stefanik should win. A large chunk of the GOP primary vote is concentrated north of the New York City suburbs, where she is strongest. She has the support of the state party chair, Ed Cox, and a wide array of politicians and local organizations. She is a loyal ally of Donald Trump and a frequent presence on cable TV.
Massive OR 229 landslide sparks ODOT funding debate among Oregon politicians
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A massive landslide on OR 229 has reignited a debate over the funding of the Oregon Department of Transportation among state politicians. Estimated to be among the largest l…
Steve Moore on redistricting: ‘Politicians shouldn’t choose voters, voters should choose politicans.’
In CNN interview, Govs. Spencer Cox of Utah and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemn political violence
Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned the rise of political violence during a joint interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, calling on politicians, including President Donald Trump, to help lower the temperature in the country.
WTF? Embracing profanity is one thing both political parties seem to agree on
The language of politicians has become more vulgar in recent years
South Korea's Lee calls for probe into links between religious group and politics
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for an investigation into the suspected illegal links between a religious group and politicians, Lee's office said on Wednesday.
EU won't have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs
The US "course correction" for Europe alarms experts. EU politicians stand by the transatlantic partnership despite many accusations, but emphasize the bloc's sovereignty. Reactions from Brussels.
How Much Do OC Taxpayers Spend on Local Politician’s Health Benefits?
As budgets tighten across OC cities, questions arise about spending local tax dollars on healthcare for part-time city politicians.
This is an example of politicians doing things they do not need to do: Tyrus
‘Gutfeld!’ panelists discuss the now viral video of the Minneapolis Mayor eating Somali food.
Progress in politics: Politicians say New Mexico Legislature more welcoming to women
On the bottom floor of the state Capitol in Santa Fe — beneath the public galleries and art displays — the walls are lined with portraits of former
JD Vance says Trump crudely mocked politician’s manhood after asking his shoe size
Vice President JD Vance related a below-the-belt joke by Donald Trump, saying he wouldn’t publicly “embarrass” another politician by talking about his small shoe size.
From politics to painting: works by Albanian prime minister Edi Rama are new art fair favourites
The politician, whose administration has been dogged by accusations of corruption, has signed to Berlin gallery Société
Progress in politics: Politicians say New Mexico Legislature more welcoming to women
New Mexico lawmakers say a female majority in the Roundhouse has come with another change: a cultural shift away from its reputation as a stereotypical "boys club."
Analysis: The cracks in Trump’s base
No politician in modern history has held as much sway over his base as President Donald Trump. And perhaps nothing has mattered more to his political career than that.
Video: Opinion | How Charismatic Can a Moderate Politician Be?
“I think Americans — those who are not spending all their lives on social media — are so tired of the temperature of our political discourse,” Frank Bruni says on “The Opinions.” The solution? A “poetic and charismatic” centrist.
Vance lists the three progressive politicians he now appreciates
Vice President Vance shared a list of the three progressive politicians who he said, in an interview with NBC News published Thursday, he has come to appreciate. In a wide-ranging interview that to…
Labour MP’s video explaining UK debt with biscuits racks up 3.3m views
Glasgow South MP Gordon McKee leading trend as politicians find traditional ways to reach voters no longer work
Hate, threats force more and more women out of public life
Often labeled as bad mothers, insulted for their looks and threatened with physical violence, female politicians face a particularly high level of hate. Many step down out of fear.
Eva Kaili to Mogherini: Belgium ‘not a safe place’ for politicians
Former MEP embroiled in Qatargate scandal speaks out on fraud probe involving EEAS and College of Europe.
Politician Ayachi Hammami latest arrest in Tunisia opposition crackdown
Tunisia opposition says charges are fabricated, as police enforce a five-year prison sentence.
Mamdani, Schlossberg, and the rise of ‘aesthetically literate’ politicians
The online popularity of Mamdani, Schlossberg and AOC may signal a shift: is this the era of 'aesthetically literate' politicians?
S.F. Mayor Lurie takes another political gamble with latest Sunset supervisor pick
Alan Wong, who Lurie swore into office Monday as the Sunset’s new representative on the Board of Supervisors, has for years backed a variety of progressive politicians and policies.
Hearing in case that could rewrite the rules of religion in politics
A Texas hearing saw pushback to the federal government's recent reversal of a decades-long precedent that banned churches from endorsing politicians.
Letters: Politicians like Mamdani offer pie-in-the-sky plans, not real solutions
Viewed from almost any rational level, recent midterm elections in the populous states of New York, New Jersey and Virginia reinforce the view that American politics is akin to a
Rising levels of hate forcing women out of Swedish public life, says equality agency
Country seen as champion of equal rights faces reckoning after senior politician says she felt compelled to quit
‘It was extremely pornographic’: Cara Hunter on the deepfake video that nearly ended her political career
The Irish politician was targeted in 2022, in the final weeks of her run for office. She has never found out who made the malicious deepfake, but knew immediately she had to try to stop this happening to other women
Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget
Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition politicians calling for her resignation