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Dual citizenship: Bangladesh’s latest political flashpoint before elections
A divide over whether dual citizens should be allowed to contest is threatening Bangladesh's February elections.
In absence of Special Election, HD 113 hopeful calls for candidate meetings on future policy
‘Our district will be grateful and the winner of the November election will be in a better position.’
Political scientist David McLennan on the political environment and the pivotal elections in 2026
Meredith College political scientist and pollster, Prof. David McLennan joins us to discuss some of the top issues making news in the New Year, how Americans are responding, and what that may say about the political environment as we look ahead to some pivotal elections…
The State of Politics: 250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year
April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.
A year into Trump’s second term, Iowa voters offer clues for the midterm elections
Shanen Ebersole is smiling, keeping an eye on her cows as they graze. Calving season is soon, so election season will have to wait.
Thai Political Party Floats State Matchmaking to Fix Birth Rates
With the birth rate in Thailand falling fast, one political party jockeying for position ahead of the country’s snap election next month reckons it has the answer: step in to help citizens find love.
Shapiro says Harris’ vetting team asked whether he was ‘an agent of the Israeli government’
A number of forces on the left questioned Josh Shapiro’s ties to Israel during Kamala Harris’ rushed running mate selection process in 2024. In his new memoir out next week, the Pennsylvania governor says the former vice president and her vetting team were among them.
Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate?
Historically, Texans mostly skip voting in primary elections. That fact changes everything about who ends up being elected – from their ideology to possibly even their party.
RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement becomes wild card for GOP in 2026
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is a wild card ahead of this year’s midterm elections. President Trump and parts of the Republican Party have aligned his …
WATCH LIVE: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's address to state's General Assembly
Two presidential elections, two seismic shifts... (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast
In today's bonus episode, Don Gonyea (national political correspondent) and Deepa Shivaram (White House correspondent) each share the "most" memorable story they've worked on. Don talks about a moment in the 2016 presidential election when he started seeing a key voting group for Democrats shift to then-candidate Donald Trump. Deepa recalls the day President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and her experience covering Kamala Harris' first campaign rally as the presumptive Democratic nominee. Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode! To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate?
November’s elections may seem far away, but the 2026 midterms are very much in full swing. With Republicans and Democrats releasing ads targeting their opponents and asking for campaign donations.
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.
AP analysis shows 10% of U.S. House members have announced they're not running for reelection
Dozens of U.S. House members have announced they are not running for reelection. Some are seeking other offices, while others are retiring after decades of service.
No, Trump can’t cancel the midterms. He’s doing this instead
Worried about losing unified Republican power in Washington and mystified at his lack of support among the public, President Donald Trump keeps talking about not holding the November midterm elections, when Republicans could lose control of the House, Senate or both.
Colorado’s wolves in the political crosshairs as Trump targets the state
A program to reintroduce the predators is essentially blocked, with Colorado leaders saying the state is being punished for jailing election denier Tina Peters.
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.
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.
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.
Vulnerable Republicans join Trump to tout rural healthcare plan
A number of Republicans facing uphill reelection bids in November were present at the White House for a rural health care roundtable with President Trump on Friday. The roundtable follows the…
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.
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.
Showing new optimism, Schumer says Democrats have a path to take back Senate majority this year
The upbeat take on the November Senate elections flies against past results in some states and skepticism from some non-partisan political analysts.
Lombardo touted women’s sports measure as ‘vote getter’ that could help his re-election
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo called his newly announced ballot initiative to block transgender women from female sports a part of his “game plan”to win his 2026 gubernatorial re-election bid, according to audio obtained by The Nevada Independent
WATCH: Trump was 'simply joking' about canceling the election, Leavitt says
Asked about a comment President Donald Trump made earlier this week about canceling U.S. midterm elections, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said "he was speaking facetiously."
Rep. David Valadao voted to keep health insurance credits but cut Medicaid. Why?
Will Rep. David Valadao’s health care votes help or hurt his re-election chances?
Trump launches ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ touting grab bag of initiatives
The proposal, coming ahead of the midterm elections, falls far short of President Donald Trump’s promises to deliver a replacement for the Affordable Care Act.
R.I. Governor McKee’s next big decision: Judges
In an election year, McKee has several significant openings to fill in the judiciary.
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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.
Eighteen House Ratings Shift Toward Democrats
Ten months out from Election Day, it’s increasingly clear that Democrats are in a strong position to win control of the House this November.
World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winner revealed
BBC Sport and the World Sport Photography Awards present a selection of the world's finest sporting images from this year's competition
More than 20 England council elections likely to be delayed until 2027
Third of councils affected by overhaul from two-tier to unitary authorities ask for postponement
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.
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.
Sunday early voting curtailed for some counties in March primaries
At a meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, the N.C. State Board of Elections adopted early voting plans for 12 counties, but not without public opposition.
Congressional redistricting effort in N.H. effectively dead, as sympathetic GOP lawmaker cites lack of ‘political will’
A key Republican state lawmaker in New Hampshire came out against a mid-decade redistricting proposal Wednesday, all but guaranteeing an end to the push to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 election.
Supreme Court Sides With Conservative Congressman in Illinois Election Rules Challenge
The question in the case was not a mail-in ballot rule itself but whether political candidates have the right to challenge the rules governing the vote count in their election.
Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s absentee ballot suit that could spur more election litigation
The decision that may make it easier for other candidates to challenge voting laws – even if they ultimately win their election.
Hochul juggles Mamdani and Trump in State of the State
In her fifth State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out her agenda for 2026, a year which will culminate in her second reelection bid.
‘Flawed,’ ‘inaccurate,’ ‘biased’: Influential Oregonians say state’s lawyers wrote shoddy explanations for proposed ballot measure
The biggest flaw, they say, is that the draft explanations completely omit the proposed measures' biggest impact: 1.1 million more Oregonians would be able to take part in government funded primary elections for the most important offices.
WATCH LIVE: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers 2026 State of the State address
Mike Suarez leads the cash battle as Dems seek to reclaim HD 64 after Susan Valdés party swap
Valdés is not seeking re-election due to term limits.
An icy swim and luscious lupins– readers’ best photographs
A selection of Guardian readers’ photographs from around the world
Neal Dunn to retire, won't seek re-election in CD 2
'The time has come to pass the torch to new conservative leaders.'
Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections
The initiative to consolidate voter registration efforts begins in Arizona and Nevada with at least $2 million for training organizers.
Yen Tumbles Following Report Japan PM Plans Snap Poll
The yen dropped to its weakest level against the dollar since July 2024, as losses accelerated following speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may soon call a snap election.
What questions do you have for Illinois political candidates this primary election season?
Our journalists will pose some of your questions to the people running for office in 2026.
Why a political matchup from 2024 could be reappearing this election
Ian Phillips announced he will run for Assembly in New York’s 126th District, potentially leading to a repeat matchup of 2024’s race.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist ends bid for governor to run for secretary of state
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is likely to become the biggest name either party has in the race to be Michigan's top election official.
Trump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted
Many of these endeavors go far beyond typical political persuasion, challenging long-established democratic norms.
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.
Le Pen's political fate hangs in the balance as French appeal begins
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen begins a crucial appeal in Paris this week that will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential election, after being barred from public office over a conviction for misusing EU funds.
3 Ravens selected to 2025 All-Pro Teams
While the Baltimore Ravens’ 2025 season was collectively a disappointment, certain players still had impressive individual campaigns. After having six of their own voted to the Pro Bowl a few weeks ago, the Ravens saw three players announced as Associated Press 2025 All-Pro selections earlier this week. Kyle Hamilton and Jordan Stout were each awarded […]
Trump's feud with Walz reaches new heights after Minnesota ICE shooting
The Trump administration is fighting with Minnesota officials over Renee Good's killing after months of attacks from the president.
Cowboys end up with no first-team All-Pro selections
The Cowboys' disappointing season continued when the 2025 first-team All-Pro selections were announced and no Dallas players made the cut.
The AI industry's getting political. Keep an eye on these super PACs.
The AI industry is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into super PACs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Judge Bars Trump From Withholding Election Funds to States
The ruling is the latest legal setback to President Trump’s sweeping effort to compel changes to state election standards.
Parental rights, trans athletes initiatives to voters
With no public hearings to take place for two conservative-backed initiatives, voters will have a chance to weigh in on the measures in the November election.
Macron to Call Snap Election If Government Falls, Lescure Says
French President Emmanuel Macron would dissolve the National Assembly and call a snap election if his political foes toppled his government, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said.
Fractures are starting to show in Trump's GOP at the start of this election year
From pushback to Trump's self-described “Donroe doctrine” of aggression in the Western Hemisphere to breaks in party unity over health care, Republican lawmakers are displaying signs of independence from Trump.
Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Gustavo Petro calls for 'shared government through dialogue' in Venezuela, leading to elections.
Freed Venezuelan Political Prisoner Called Maduro’s 2024 Victory a Fraud to His Face
Enrique Márquez, a centrist opposition lawmaker, refused to rubber-stamp the government’s dubious election results in front of the entire nation.
Three Supreme Court Cases That Could Reshape Politics in 2026
The Supreme Court is set to weigh in on laws like the Voting Rights Act and limits on coordinated party expenditures.
CNN’s guide to the most important elections of 2026
This year’s midterms will serve as a referendum on the first two years of President Donald Trump’s second term and will shape his final two years in office.
Tampa named top 5 for business headquarters | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
A life-saving business is eyeing Tampa as its new United States headquarters. It comes after Tampa was named a top destination to set up business headquarters by a Site Selection survey. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
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.
These 17 Republicans voted with Democrats to pass House ACA bill
They acted in rare defiance of President Trump and GOP leaders to pass the measure on a key election issue ahead of November's midterms.
Tampa Ranks in Top 5 for Business Headquarters
Tampa Ranks in Top 5 for Business HeadquartersTampa is kicking off the New Year with another top national ranking.Site Selection Magazine placed Tampa in the top five cities in the United States for businesses to set up headquarters.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon enters an election year with big political questions
The calendar shifted to 2026, but the political storylines have not slowed down.
Josh Shapiro Begins a Re-election Bid That Carries Implications for 2028
The Pennsylvania governor starts out as a clear favorite, but Republicans are trying to make him sweat.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind
For Josh Shapiro, it’s all about being able to win in Pennsylvania.
Can a dynastic heir lead a post-dynasty Bangladesh?
Former PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman is likely to lead the BNP in February elections. Will Bangladesh accept him?
Hoyer will not seek reelection this fall, ending a six-decade career atop Maryland politics
Rep. Steny Hoyer will announce Thursday that he will not seek reelection, capping a 60-year career in state and federal politics that saw him become a legendary figure in Maryland politics and the second-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House.
Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire, ending storied career in elected office
Maryland’s longest serving member of Congress won’t seek reelection after having spent two decades as the No. 2 House Democrat.
Foulkes builds her R.I. gubernatorial campaign team as the election year begins
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes has kept a low profile since launching her second campaign for Rhode Island governor in September, but the Democrat is staffing up as the election year begins.
The five Michigan political stories that will make headlines in 2026
Dive into Michigan's 2026 political landscape with top stories to watch in the new year: gubernatorial and Senate elections, a constitutional convention ballot question, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s legacy.
Share your health and fitness questions for Devi Sridhar, Mariella Frostrup, and Joel Snape
Whether your question is about exercise, eating, or general wellness, post it below and we’ll put a selection to our panel on the night
Scoop: Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Julia Terruso leaving for Time
Julia Terruso, a 13-year vet at the paper, helped shape the Inquirer's coverage of the 2024 presidential election
Five years later: From the Politics Desk
Plus, previewing the year's upcoming special House elections.
TribCast: 10 questions that will shape Texas politics in 2026
Matthew and Eleanor look ahead in the new year to Gov. Greg Abbott's power, Democrats chances and the issues that will dominate election season.
TribCast: 10 questions that will shape Texas politics in 2026
Matthew and Eleanor look ahead in the new year to Gov. Greg Abbott's power, Democrats chances and the issues that will dominate election season.
Jan. 6, 2021: Five Years Later : The NPR Politics Podcast
Five years ago, a mob attacked the United States Capitol as lawmakers were working to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. NPR's investigations team has been cataloging and maintaining an archive of documents, videos & court testimony related to the insurrection. We take a look at the aftermath of the events, including how President Trump and his allies are trying to rewrite the history of what happened.Listen to NPR's investigation into what happened on Jan. 6, 2021.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and investigative correspondent Tom Dreisbach.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Trump urges House Republicans to win midterms to avoid third impeachment
Trump warned Republicans if they lose control of the House in the midterm elections, Democrats could impeach him again.
Former US Rep. Greg Lopez leaves GOP, will run for governor in Colorado as an independent
Former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, a candidate for governor of Colorado, has left the Republican Party and plans to run as an unaffiliated candidate for the office held by term-limited Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. Lopez, who served six months in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024 after winning a special vacancy election, announced Saturday […]
Trump Family Businesses Rake in $4 Billion After His Reelection with Focus on AI, Crypto & Nuclear
Ventures launched by the Trump family since Donald Trump’s reelection have generated at least $4 billion in proceeds and paper wealth for the Trump family. With investments across sectors like real estate, hospitality, media, cryptocurrency and more, the Trumps are “increasingly integrating their business empire” into the wider U.S. economy, says David Uberti, who has been reporting on the family’s self-enrichment for The Wall Street Journal. The coupling of Trump’s economic and political influence is raising major questions about conflicts of interest. “You have all of these different business interests in different areas in which the government regulates,” and this “proximity to power may help along some of these deals and the valuations at which they’re made.” We look at the Trumps’ cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial and the Trump Organization’s planned $6 billion merger with a firm hoping to build a nuclear fusion plant to power AI data centers with Uberti, who says such “very speculative, highly risky corners of financial markets” are key to the family’s investment strategy.
Tim Walz’s 17 Months in Politics Before Ending His Re-election Bid
Mr. Walz drew national notice when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate. A fraud scandal derailed his bid for re-election as Minnesota’s governor.
The political divide over January 6 is only deepening five years after the deadly US Capitol attack
Five years after the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, the fundamental facts of that day continue to fuel deep divisions that have created dueling political realities.
The data center rebellion is here, and it’s reshaping the political landscape
Backlash over the proliferation of data centers has entered the national political conversation and could affect voters of all political persuasions in this year’s midterm elections.
See photos of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot on its 5th anniversary
Five years ago, as lawmakers met to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, thousands of Americans violently stormed the Capitol.
‘New phase’: India eyes Bangladesh thaw with BNP after years of mistrust
In advance of elections in Bangladesh, India and the BNP are trying to reset historically strained ties. Will it work?
Trump and House Republicans are meeting to talk about their election-year agenda
President Donald Trump is meeting with House Republicans to align on their policy and political agenda at the start of a critical midterm election year
Marco Rubio's next big role: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump says the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't seek re-election.
Venezuela needs elections to resolve political legitimacy crisis: CSIS Americas Program director
CSIS Americas Program director Ryan Berg discusses the U.S. mission in Venezuela and how it aligns with the ‘America First’ agenda on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? Walz’s announcement sets off a major midterm shift
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to abandon his bid for a third term has suddenly sparked one of the biggest political questions of the new year: Will Sen. Amy Klobuchar run for governor?
OPB’s First Look: What to watch in Oregon politics this year
Oregon will have a short legislative session, gubernatorial race and midterm elections in 2026. Here's your First Look at Monday's news.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't run for a third term
Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, said in a statement Monday that he believes he would have won another term but decided “that I can’t give a political campaign my all” after what he described as an “extraordinarily difficult year for our state.”