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Whisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit

Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump's announcement on the tariffs deal.

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May 1 • 11:34 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
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Late-Night TV Is Now Just Political Theater

Ben Bankas calls out late-night TV for losing its bite, arguing podcasts are now taking over the space.

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May 1 • 10:50 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Chris Dudley was on Oregon’s political sidelines, but he’s back and wants another shot

Dudley is trailing the other top two contenders, state Sen. Christine Drazan and state Rep. Ed Diehl in recent polling. And Drazan just nabbed an endorsement from the state’s largest newspaper.

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May 1 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • opb.org
Whole Hog Politics: Trump is in the dumps, but Dems still sweating

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audie…

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May 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Who’s running for Congress in California? These races could determine the majority

Ballots are in the mail for California’s primary election. These are the congressional races CalMatters is watching closely — and the candidates fighting for their political lives.

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May 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Analysis | What Janet Mills’s failure to launch tells us about this political moment

The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.

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May 1 • 6:01 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
‘I crumbled’: Former Md. lobbyist launches podcast aimed at young adults navigating job loss, mental health

Juwan Blocker, a Prince George’s County native and former Maryland political aide, reflects on career loss, identity and purpose as he launches a new podcast for young professionals navigating uncertainty.

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May 1 • 5:13 AM EDT • Health • wtop.com
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'Timing is really good': City manager Q&A on exit, 'tiresome' politics

Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad’s nearly decade long career saw him steer the city during hurricanes, a rare tornado outbreak, a pandemic and more, all amid an increasingly polarized political environment.

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May 1 • 5:07 AM EDT • Politics • tallahassee.com
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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.

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May 1 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Political campaign texts flood California voters' phones as election nears

California's already intense political campaign season is bringing a flood of ads - not just on TV and social media, but straight to voters' phones through constant text messages. Candidates across the state are introducing themselves and their priorities as campaigns ramp up.

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May 1 • 12:19 AM EDT • Politics • abc7news.com
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Political firm with ties to people accused of stealing from Xavier Becerra is supporting his bid for governor

A political firm previously associated with individuals accused of stealing campaign funds from Xavier Becerra is now running an independent campaign to support his bid for California governor.

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Apr 30 • 10:13 PM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
Trump knew he would take a political hit for acting on Iran: Veteran

U.S. Army special forces veteran Jim Hanson gives expert analysis on the state of U.S.-Iran conflict while applauding President Donald Trump’s foreign policy efforts on ‘Hannity.’

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Apr 30 • 10:08 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
ESPN loses sole executive who cracked down on political, racial rhetoric

ESPN EVP David Roberts, who oversaw the network's turnaround by cutting divisive programming and boosting SportsCenter ratings, plans to retire in August.

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Apr 30 • 7:48 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major

The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems.

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Apr 30 • 7:44 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
How Not to Respond to Political Violence
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Apr 30 • 6:16 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana sparks debate over impact

The decision is drawing mixed reactions from voting rights advocates and political groups.

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Apr 30 • 6:15 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Press gala shooter / Political violence / Iran war price tag

Saturday’s attack at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was the third assassination attempt on President Trump.Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre and NPR Justice Correspondent Ryan Lucas about what the attack says about the state of political violence in the U.S. and the debate over whether the Secret Service was ready to protect Trump and those around him. Email the show at sourcesandmethods@npr.orgNPR+ supporters hear every episode without sponsor messages and unlock access to our complete archive. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Apr 30 • 6:07 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Supreme Court ruling reshapes political power, sparks Democratic panic

Fox News anchor Bret Baier dissects the Supreme Court's significant redistricting ruling and its profound implications for the 2030 apportionment forecast on 'The Will Cain Show.'

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Apr 30 • 5:59 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Sheriff’s indictment adds to New Orleans’ year of political turmoil

Two major New Orleans elected leaders have now faced criminal charges in the same year, with outgoing Sheriff Susan Hutson’s indictment following former Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s federal case.

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Apr 30 • 5:40 PM EDT • Politics • fox8live.com
Rep. Chris Rabb attends rally with left-wing commentator Hasan Piker in Philly

Rep. Chris Rabb appeared with controversial political commentator Hasan Piker at an event in Philadelphia on Thursday, April 30.

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Apr 30 • 5:22 PM EDT • Politics • nbcphiladelphia.com
Fact check: Amid spike, prominent Republicans make false claims about gas prices

Republicans face political risk from the spike in gasoline prices caused by the war President Donald Trump launched against Iran. Over the last two days, prominent Republicans have made a series of false claims about gas prices.

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Apr 30 • 3:38 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Opinion: Sheinbaum's political gambit reshapes Mexico in her own image

Eighteen months into her term as Mexico's president, Sheinbaum is making strategic moves to consolidate her power, María Meléndez explains.

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Apr 30 • 3:26 PM EDT • Politics • mexiconewsdaily.com
Trump accuses Cassidy of ‘political games’ after surgeon general nominee switch

President Trump on Thursday accused Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) of playing “political games” that ended his second surgeon general nominee’s confirmation in the Senate, comments tha…

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Apr 30 • 2:04 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
How the Voting Rights Decision May Block the Rise of Young Black Leaders

Black Democrats in the South already face steep challenges when seeking political office. But the Supreme Court’s ruling could be felt for a generation.

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Apr 30 • 12:39 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
7 House seats could shift to GOP after voting rights ruling: Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball

Two nonpartisan election handicappers identified seven districts that could be at risk of being redrawn to favor Republicans following the Supreme Court’s Wednesday decision limiting the scope of t…

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Apr 30 • 12:35 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Trump Administration Casts Host of Policies Under Biden as Anti-Christian

A new report is the latest effort by the Justice Department to argue that it is removing political bias from prosecutorial decision-making.

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Apr 30 • 12:09 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Meet 2026 RBSI Scholar, Kaitlynne Franklin, Southern Illinois University Carbondale -

Kaitlynne Franklin, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Kaitlynne Franklin is a first-generation Southern Illinois University Carbondale political science student with plans to pursue a Ph.D. in American politics, specializing in race and ethnic politics. She has [...]

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Apr 30 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • politicalsciencenow.com
Political donations are poison to our democracy – but there’s an easy antidote to that

As revelations about Reform UK’s donors emerge, it’s clear that increasingly complex forms of patronage can’t be regulated effectively. We need a clean sweep, says columnist George Monbiot

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Apr 30 • 11:58 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
He continues to resist despite his frail health: wife of jailed Ugandan politician Kizza Besigye

His health is not good, but he is strong in spirit Besigye is strong in spirit. He continues to state his innocence, and he continues to remind people that all this is political and that you never give up what you believe in, what you stand for politically, just because you are being persecuted. So, […]

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Apr 30 • 11:38 AM EDT • Health • amnesty.org
He continues to resist despite his frail health: wife of jailed Ugandan politician Kizza Besigye

His health is not good, but he is strong in spirit Besigye is strong in spirit. He continues to state his innocence, and he continues to remind people that all this is political and that you never give up what you believe in, what you stand for politically, just because you are being persecuted. So, […]

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Apr 30 • 11:38 AM EDT • Politics • amnesty.org
Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate campaign and makes way for Platner

Gov. Janet Mills has suspended her Democratic campaign for U.S. Senate, making way for political novice Graham Platner to face Sen. Susan Collins.

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Apr 30 • 9:19 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism

Democracy cannot thrive, or even survive, when its leaders see themselves as godlike and divide citizens into believers and heretics, a scholar writes.

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Apr 30 • 8:34 AM EDT • Politics • theconversation.com
Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises

Fuel import costs are soaring in Pakistan, creating cascading crises that threaten to weaken the economy and undermine the government.

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Apr 30 • 8:09 AM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
Comedian Craig Ferguson explains why his stand-up tour skips Trump and all politics

Craig Ferguson says he made a stylistic decision to build an entire show around comedy and personal stories rather than recycle familiar political frustration.

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Apr 30 • 8:07 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
A bitter political race turns Alabama Muslims into a target: ‘We are proud Americans’

Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson have both referred to Muslims in campaign ads.

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Apr 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • al.com
Sticker Mule demands Google fix ‘mislabeled’ ads tying company to CEO’s New York political campaign

Sticker Mule demands Google correct what it calls an error that labeled its commercial ads as paid for by the Constantino for Congress campaign.

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Apr 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
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Santa Marta conference unlocks historic political momentum for just transitions that must translate into rights-centric action

The First conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels sent a strong political signal that the age of fossil fuels must end at Santa Marta.

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Apr 30 • 4:13 AM EDT • Politics • amnesty.org
Latest Attack Threatening President Trump Reflects Rising Political Violence in US

For the third time in three years, Donald Trump has come under threat by an attacker. Many facts remain unclear after a gunman stormed the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026, during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.As the investigation into the shooting continues, Alfonso Serrano,...

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Apr 30 • 12:10 AM EDT • Politics • thefulcrum.us
Joel Pollak: This could be a ‘profound political change’ in California

‘California Post’ opinion editor Joel Pollak analyzes the playing field of California’s gubernatorial candidates on ‘Fox News @ Night.’

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Apr 29 • 11:34 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
How to watch Romania’s political chaos like a pro

As the coalition breaks apart, can centrist President Nicușor Dan find a way to contain the far right and keep the critical NATO member on a path to stability?

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Apr 29 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • politico.eu
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Supreme Court ruling on voting won't change California districts, but could hurt Democrats

The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed the Voting Rights Act over the past decade. The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.

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Apr 29 • 7:51 PM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Supreme Court decision weakening Voting Rights Act could impact future political maps in Georgia

Republicans are calling for Georgia lawmakers to redraw political maps hours after a Supreme Court ruling diluted the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

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Apr 29 • 6:18 PM EDT • Politics • georgiarecorder.com
Supreme Court Shakes Up U.S. Political Maps With Voting Rights Act Decision

Both parties are now scrambling to adjust to a new voting rights landscape.

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Apr 29 • 5:21 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Political strategist discusses the aftermath of California governor debate
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Apr 29 • 5:09 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Politics in a Parallel Universe: Iraq’s Leadership Crisis and the Iran War

The Iraqi government and the leaders of the country’s ruling political factions have every reason for alarm. The US–Israeli war on Iran—and its profound consequences for Iraq’s security, political stability, and economy—has produced a national crisis. Yet in Baghdad, political debate is still fixated on who will occupy which positions, what authority and resources they will control, and how to […]

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Apr 29 • 4:42 PM EDT • Politics • arabcenterdc.org
With supreme court ruling, Republicans able to marginalize Black political power

Decision gives mapmakers in Republican states power to crack districts into pieces and dilute votes into oblivion

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Apr 29 • 4:23 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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JD Vance: Inviting violence upon your political opponents ‘makes you part of the problem’

Vice President JD Vance discusses the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, the law enforcement response and the rise in political violence on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

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Apr 29 • 4:21 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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In Japan, US nationalism and conservatism has fed the growth of a political party

As Sanseito, a right-wing populist party of Japan, gradually builds strength and influence, its members draw inspiration from figures in American conservative politics. Despite the parallels, Sanseito is working to adapt “Japanese first” to its own needs.

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Apr 29 • 4:15 PM EDT • Politics • cronkitenews.azpbs.org
Meta Deal Reversal Deepens Split Between China and Silicon Valley

Beijing’s insistence that Meta unwind its deal with a Chinese A.I. start-up escalates the geopolitical fight over advanced tech.

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Apr 29 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
How the Voting Rights Act Helped Latinos in California

The federal law had been a “game changer” for Latino voters, but Wednesday’s ruling could weaken Asian Americans’ political power in the state.

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Apr 29 • 3:49 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
FCC orders ABC stations, including Houston’s KTRK, to re-apply for broadcast license amid political squabble

The Federal Communications Commission ordered KTRK and seven other television stations owned by Disney to file for renewing its license by May 28 — years earlier than anticipated.

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Apr 29 • 3:48 PM EDT • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
America’s Politically Violent Have Their Own Ideology

Most Americans fully reject political violence. It’s time to differentiate between those who tolerate it and everyone else.

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Apr 29 • 2:05 PM EDT • Politics • theatlantic.com
Theetge firing is one big public relations stunt

Opinion: Firing Theetge is not about performance but about a mayor and city manager trying to buy their way out of a political disaster they created.

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Apr 29 • 2:02 PM EDT • Politics • cincinnati.com
The Political Transformation of Corporate America, 2001–2022 -

The Political Transformation of Corporate America, 2001–2022 By Reilly S. Steel, Columbia University This article reconciles conflicting views about the political landscape of corporate America with new data on the revealed political preferences of 97,469 [...]

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Apr 29 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • politicalsciencenow.com
California dreaming is a political reality for all Americans

California’s political landscape is heating up with the race for governor, the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the potential presidential race in 2028, with Gov. G…

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Apr 29 • 1:30 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
The Emergence of the High-IQ Political Attacker

In a shift from the past, more accused violent assailants have striking academic records. “We’re seeing a new breed of individual.”

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Apr 29 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Political parties in Texas choose how to run their primaries. Here’s how that causes headaches for voters.

Even after this year’s chaos, lawmakers are unlikely to curb parties’ sway over primary elections.

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Apr 29 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • votebeat.org
Mangione decries political violence after Trump assassination attempt

Allen is accused of trying to assassinate Trump and members of his Cabinet at the White House correspondents’ dinner Saturday.

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Apr 29 • 9:23 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Can I Skip My Niece’s Graduation to Avoid the Politics?

A reader wants to be a supportive aunt at the Naval Academy commencement, but the prospect of political speeches has her gritting her teeth.

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Apr 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Will King's US visit make a political difference?

As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.

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Apr 29 • 8:36 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
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“Political Disaster for Donald Trump”: Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks

Negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war are at an impasse as the conflict enters its third month. The Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday that Trump has told aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports to ramp up the pressure on Tehran. Iran is saying it will enter into direct talks with the U.S. “when President Trump lifts what Iran considers to be the illegal military naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz,” says Drop Site News co-founder Jeremy Scahill. “Iran has maintained that it’s not shut down the strait, but that it’s just shut it down for any vessels that are linked to the U.S. war in any way.” Scahill says a disorganized Trump administration is pushing a “total propaganda narrative” that it has the upper hand in negotiations, while Iran believes it has the “three M’s” on its side: munitions, markets and the midterms.

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Apr 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • democracynow.org
An Age of Political Violence?

We look into whether the U.S. is in a new era of violent extremism.

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Apr 29 • 7:09 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Contributor: Politics has come to work, once an apolitical space

Now you don't have to 'talk politics' to highlight a political divide in the workplace. The colors people wear and the cars they drive can be enough to telegraph allegiances.

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Apr 29 • 6:02 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Analysis | Trump is a target of political violence, but he’s hardly its only cause

Social upheaval, deep polarization and social media are primary drivers of the phenomenon, which has touched Republicans and Democrats alike.

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Apr 29 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Stephen Colbert Explains Why 'The Late Show' Became More Political

Stephen Colbert explained why he leaned into politics on 'The Late Show' in a new interview with 'The New York Times.'

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Apr 29 • 3:14 AM EDT • Politics • rollingstone.com
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CT’s next generation isn’t waiting. They’re leading.

CT's young people are not waiting their turn to step into the political arena. They are organizing, asking hard questions, and leading.

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Apr 29 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • ctmirror.org
Political expert Caroline Heldman discusses the California gubernatorial debate with Ryan Yamamoto
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Apr 28 • 11:54 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Stephen Colbert Explains Why He Made 'The Late Show' More Political

Stephen Colbert said after an uneven first couple of months of 'The Late Show,' his producer encouraged him to lean back into his political roots.

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Apr 28 • 10:45 PM EDT • Politics • variety.com
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Political dispute leads to park shooting: Wife of man shot, defense attorney speak out

A heated political argument about President Donald Trump boiled over at a local dog park and led to a man being shot.

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Apr 28 • 10:11 PM EDT • Politics • fox8.com
Professor says U.S. political violence used to be worse, and Oregon played a part

Political violence in the United States may feel uniquely alarming right now, but it is not unprecedented.

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Apr 28 • 9:16 PM EDT • Politics • katu.com
Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant milestone in the health of indigenous peoples and in global efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer represents a public health problem in the country.Australia is among a growing number of countries that have successfully eliminated trachoma, contributing to global progress towards the targets set out in the WHO road map for NTDs 2021–2030.Trachoma is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and spreads through close contact with infected individuals, contaminated surfaces, and flies that carry eye and nose discharge. Repeated infections can lead to scarring of the eyelids, turning eyelashes inward, and ultimately causing blindness if untreated.“WHO congratulates Australia on this important achievement,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “This success reflects sustained commitment, strong partnerships, and a focus on reaching populations most affected by health inequities. It brings us closer to a world free from the suffering caused by trachoma.”Australia’s journey to eliminationAustralia’s achievement reflects decades of targeted public health action, particularly in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, where trachoma persisted despite its earlier disappearance from the rest of the country.National efforts intensified with the establishment of the National Trachoma Management Programme in 2006, which implemented the WHO-recommended SAFE strategy: surgery for trichiasis, antibiotics to treat infection, promotion of facial cleanliness, and environmental improvement. Regular screening of all communities classified as at-risk of trachoma by teams of qualified health workers formed an important part of the Programme. Interventions were delivered through coordinated partnerships between federal and state governments, Aboriginal community-controlled health services, and local communities.Over time, sustained screening, treatment, and prevention activities, including improvements in housing, water, sanitation and hygiene, led to a steady decline in trachoma prevalence. Australia’s approach included adaptations to reflect its context, such as targeted treatment based on community-level data rather than mass drug administration, and strong integration with environmental health programmes.“Elimination of trachoma is a win for the eye health of communities across Australia, particularly those whose lives have been impacted by a disease that is entirely preventable,” said Mark Butler, Minister for Health and Ageing, Australia. “This major milestone is thanks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, community commitment and sustained investment over many decades.“The lessons from this work will inform how we approach other preventable health conditions in remote and regional Australia. Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and local health workers have been central to this success, delivering culturally safe care and community-led solutions.”“This recognition from the World Health Organization reflects decades of work led by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, alongside local health workers in remote First Nations communities,” said Malarndirri McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous Australians. “Their work has been critical to eliminating trachoma as a public health problem in Australia.”Advancing global efforts against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)Trachoma is one of 21 diseases and disease groups that are regarded by WHO as NTDs. Together, NTDs affect more than 1 billion people worldwide, primarily in underserved populations with limited access to essential services such as clean water, sanitation, and health care.Australia’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem highlights the importance of sustained political commitment and cross-sectoral collaboration in addressing the underlying determinants of health. It also underscores the feasibility of eliminating trachoma even in geographically challenging settings.In addition to trachoma, Australia has several endemic NTDs, including Buruli ulcer, leprosy and scabies. Validation of elimination of trachoma as a public health problem marks the first time that WHO has confirmed the elimination of an NTD in Australia, which becomes the 63rd country globally and 16th in the Western Pacific Region to have eliminated at least one NTD.“Tackling neglected tropical diseases in the Western Pacific Region has long been a challenge for countries across the socioeconomic spectrum, given the complexities in reaching the most vulnerable communities, including in remote areas,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “As a doctor from Tonga, I’ve experienced these challenges for myself. But I also know that with strategic commitment underpinned by optimal resources and partnerships in health, success is possible as other countries in our region have also demonstrated. I commend Australia on eliminating trachoma as a public health problem and urge all involved to remain vigilant to ensure this status is maintained.”WHO continues to support countries working to eliminate trachoma and other NTDs, ensuring that progress reaches those most in need and that gains are sustained through strong surveillance, appropriately integrated into national health systems, and mainstreamed within the wider health sector and beyond.Editor’s notesNeglected tropical diseases and trachoma elimination effortsNeglected tropical diseases are associated with devastating health, social and economic consequences. Their burden is mainly felt among impoverished communities in tropical areas.Public health targets for the control, elimination and eradication of these conditions were set in the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030 (https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240010352).In 1996, WHO launched the WHO Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma by 2020 (GET2020), creating a network of governments, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions dedicated to the fight against trachoma. WHO continues to support endemic countries to accelerate progress towards the global target of eliminating trachoma as a public health problem worldwide; 2030 is the new target date.Elimination of trachoma as a public health problem is defined as: (i) a prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) “unknown to the health system” of < 0.2% in ≥15-year-olds; and (ii) a prevalence of trachomatous inflammation—follicular (TF) in children aged 1–9 years of < 5%, in each formerly endemic district, plus (iii) the existence of a system to identify and manage incident cases of TT.Other countries validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem are: Algeria, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Togo, Vanuatu and Viet Nam.

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Apr 28 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Political violence is a left-wing issue, not a ‘both-sides’ problem, GOP lawmaker argues

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., maintains that political violence is predominantly a problem on the left on 'Kudlow.'

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Apr 28 • 7:46 PM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
4 key takeaways from The Bee’s Q&A on the California governor’s race

The Bee’s political reporters held a Q&A discussion to find out what’s next in the race for California governor after former Rep. Eric Swalwell and Betty Yee dropped out.

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Apr 28 • 6:53 PM EDT • Politics • sacbee.com
First-gen political science student named New College Outstanding Undergraduate

Emra Muslim, a first-generation college student graduating this spring with a bachelor’s degree in political science from Arizona State University’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, has been named the college’s Outstanding Undergraduate.

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Apr 28 • 6:50 PM EDT • Science • news.asu.edu
Trump wants to turn Fed into another 'political animal': Sen. Warren

The Senate Banking Committee will vote on Wednesday, April 29, over whether to confirm Kevin Warsh's nomination as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. This comes on the same day as Jerome Powell's last FOMC meeting as the head of the US central bank. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma.) — the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee — speaks with Yahoo Finance Senior Fed Reporter Jennifer Schonberger about her questioning of Warsh, the likelihood that Powell will stay on the Fed's Board of Governors, and her perspective on President Trump's economic agenda.

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Apr 28 • 6:50 PM EDT • Politics • finance.yahoo.com
In our ugly politics, rhetoric matters

The latest attempt on Trump's life revives the question of political violence in America.

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Apr 28 • 6:49 PM EDT • Politics • newsday.com
Analysis: Unstable people in unsettled times – America revisits the political violence of the '60s and '70s
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Apr 28 • 6:28 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Political violence and Wisconsin's 2026 race for governor

As the political tenor in America continues to deteriorate, threats against politicians have increased, some only online and others very much real and in person. This peril was once again ...

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Apr 28 • 6:07 PM EDT • Politics • pbswisconsin.org
Is Anything a Political Scandal Anymore?

Students discuss how the threshold for public disgrace has changed.

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Apr 28 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
USA TODAY's Will Carless analyzes political violence in the US

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Apr 28 • 5:23 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
King Charles' speech ‘unified’ both sides of the ‘political aisle:’ Former Margaret Thatcher aide

Former foreign policy advisor to Margaret Thatcher Nile Gardiner reacts to King Charles III's address to Congress on ‘The Story.’

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Apr 28 • 4:28 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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How the WHCA dinner shooting is affecting the political climate

PIMCO managing director and head of public policy Libby Cantrill discusses how the aftermath of the shooting at White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is shaping the political climate on ‘Making Money.’

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Apr 28 • 3:38 PM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
What polls show about Republicans, Democrats and violence

Polling suggests recent events have made the perception of violence and its political motivations more of a wash — even if more people tend to fault Republicans’ rhetoric.

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Apr 28 • 3:26 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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James Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat

The criminal case is the second in a matter of months against Comey and is part of the Trump administration Justice Department's relentless effort to prosecute political opponents of the Republican president.

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Apr 28 • 2:57 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Call for Proposals for New Editors: APSA Section Journal Politics & Religion | Deadline: July 15, 2026 -

Call for Proposals for New Editor(s) APSA Organized Section Journal “Politics & Religion” The Religion and Politics Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) invite applications for the editorship of Politics and Religion (P&R) [...]

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Apr 28 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • politicalsciencenow.com
Is political comedy dead? What Trump and Kimmel's latest feud means

Jimmy Kimmel made a joke. The White House Correspondents Dinner came to violence. President Trump demands Kimmel be fired. Where does comedy go now?

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Apr 28 • 1:19 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Former FBI agent discusses political violence and radicalization
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Apr 28 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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After Another Attempt on Trump’s Life, Is Political Violence on the Rise in the U.S.?

A conversation with Sean Westwood, a professor at Dartmouth who tracks political violence and Americans’ perceptions of it.

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Apr 28 • 12:48 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
We need AI, but the political backlash cannot be ignored

The rapid development of data centers to support AI has sparked a grass-roots political backlash, threatening to result in extreme measures such as the ban on data center development imposed by Mai…

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Apr 28 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
The Founders built safeguards. Our politics have rendered them useless

None of this means the republic is doomed. But we must be honest about the distance between the Founders’ safeguards and today’s political culture.

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Apr 28 • 11:15 AM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Opinion | Assassination Attempts Have Unforeseen Political Consequences

Assassination attempts against sitting presidents have tended to compound their political problems and isolate them from the public.

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Apr 28 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Qatar says using Hormuz Strait as political weapon is ‘unacceptable’
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Apr 28 • 10:55 AM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
Why it’s a mistake for the Trumps to invest political capital in a fight against Kimmel

If the White House is looking at the landscape and concluding that a comedian is a serious problem in need of immediate attention, it’s mistaken.

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Apr 28 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • ms.now
Who is Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman named as Iraq’s PM-designate?

Political outsider Ali al-Zaidi is tapped as Iraq's new PM to break a months-long political deadlock.

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Apr 28 • 9:51 AM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting fuels political rhetoric debate

Former federal prosecutor Jonathan Fahey reacts to Hakeem Jeffries’ harsh political rhetoric and breaks down the DHS funding battle in Congress on 'Mornings with Maria.'

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Apr 28 • 8:54 AM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
White House blames Democratic rhetoric for surge in political violence

Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to react to the White House shooting, warn of rising political violence and urge swift DHS funding as Republicans clash with Democrats on security.

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Apr 28 • 8:28 AM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
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Press dinner shooting conspiracy theories spread in era of fractured politics

Neither political party is immune to conspiracies in a time of intense distrust in government and media, experts say

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Apr 28 • 8:04 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Romania Finance Chief Urges Continued Reforms to Avert Junk Risk

Romania’s finance minister warned that the current political turmoil is increasing funding costs and may raise the risk of the country losing its investment grade credit score.

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Apr 28 • 8:04 AM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
National Academies Presidents’ Statement on Value of National Science Board

The presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine have issued a statement about the recent dismissal of the members of the National Science Board — which for decades has overseen the National Science Foundation, providing support and continuity for the American research enterprise that is key to the nation’s economic and geopolitical leadership.

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Apr 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • nationalacademies.org
Can LA Mayor Karen Bass survive her mistakes and climb the political ladder?

If her stumbles during and after the wildfires stop Mayor Karen Bass at one term, she'd be joining other LA mayors who went no further than City Hall.

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Apr 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org