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Jersey students call for 'a more political curriculum'
A number of students attended a debate in the States chamber.
Inside JB Pritzker’s power play in Illinois’ Senate primary – and what it means for a 2028 run
Many assume JB Pritzker’s run for president is just a year away. His effort to engineer a victory for his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, in Illinois’ Senate primary was also a victory for him and a political operation with national ambitions.
Opinion | Israel, the Iran War, and the G.O.P.’s Growing Antisemitism Problem
Michelle Goldberg on a dark political reality she found in Florida.
King of Illinois: Pritzker swings senate race as he targets Trump
Juliana Stratton’s victory in a heated Senate primary vindicates the governor’s political operation heading into 2028.
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
Oil and gas prices are soaring after Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. And Trump faces a political revolt highlighted Tuesday when a national security official quit.
Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Race, Saving Pritzker From Political Embarrassment
The billionaire Democratic governor spent at least $5 million helping his lieutenant governor win the primary.
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.
The race for a safe Democratic House seat offers clues about the party’s future
It’s Primary Day in Illinois, where 15 Democrats, spanning three generations, are vying to succeed longtime Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky in the state's 9th Congressional District. We discuss what the race tells us about the future of the Democratic Party.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Miami Cubans Fear Trump Won’t Go Far Enough: ‘The Castros Have to Go’
Many Cubans in Florida have sought regime change for decades. They fear that President Trump’s talks with Cuba will not lead to wholesale political transformation.
URI Political Science Professor Dan Carrigg featured in NBC 10 News story on Revolution Wind
Professor Dan Carrigg was recently featured in a NBC 10 News story about the Revolution Wind project and Rhode Island energy policy.
The media’s year of ‘change or die’
The media and entertainment industries face a period of great turmoil, including unprecedented business and political pressures. Evan Shapiro, the so-called “Media Universe Cartographer,” speaks to Geoff Bennett about those challenges and the future.
Who is Joe Kent? Meet the Green Beret, MAGA loyalist, and former political candidate who quit over Iran
Joe Kent, a Green Beret Army special forces officer who ran for Congress, has a personal reason for his anti-interventionist views on the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
A Massive Midterm Wave Isn’t Forming Yet. Here’s Why.
This is an era not just of hyperpartisanship, but of negative partisanship, in which partisans often hate the other side even more than they love their own. Many voters thus tend to see everything on a binary basis. Any given election outcome is seen as either a landslide victory or an unmitigated disaster. There is little appreciation, or even tolerance, for gradations between those outcomes.
Joe Kent, top counterterrorism official, says Iran posed no imminent threat as he resigns over Trump's war
Kent, a former political candidate with connections to right-wing extremists, said he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war.
Acclaimed political scientist Francis Fukuyama to speak at Commencement
Political scientist, international relations expert and author Francis Fukuyama will speak at William & Mary’s 2026 Commencement ceremony as the university continues its celebration of the Year of Civic Leadership.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows increasingly bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins in key race
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
The fight over transgender rights in America has entered a new phase
The policy fight is moving well beyond sports and youth medicine. The political response hasn’t caught up.
Knox County Republicans battle over provocative political mailer
Far-right conservative campaign consultant Erik Wiatr asked state officials to weigh in on a mailer that targets him and his candidates.
Trump's confidence is undimmed - but all Iran options comes with risk
The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
Thune's political group puts down $10 million for Collins
The new buy from One Nation will bring its total spending in Maine to $17 million this cycle.
Pritzker flexes political muscle in Illinois Senate primary as 2028 buzz builds
Illinois primary could make history as three candidates vie for Durbin's Senate seat, with potential for second Black woman or Indian American senator.
Social Sciences in the News: Political Science Professor David
Political Science Professor David Broockman's paper Should Moving to the Middle Win Candidates Votes? It Depends Where Voters Are was cited in an op-ed in The New York Times titled "The Democratic
Top political moments from the Oscars
The film industry celebrated its biggest night of the year on Sunday amid global turmoil. At this year’s Academy Awards, actors Michael B. Jordan and Amy Madigan locked down wins for their pe…
A politically charged awards season ends with calls for peace at the Oscars
Political organizers suggested that celebrities found their political voices more this cycle than in recent years.
Partisanship and science
I recently participated in a symposium of the Denver-based Institute for Science & Policy, during which I had a “fireside chat” with Tony Mills of the American Enterprise Institute. Mills has written extensively on the politicization of science, and the two of us had a very enjoyable hour-long conversation on the topic. You can watch it below. The main questions we dealt with are why there is such a vast partisan gap in trust of science, and to what extent this is a unique moment. Mills helpfully brings a good deal of data to the discussion, as he did in this useful piece at Issues in Science & Technology. Tusk depends on reader support. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe Note this graph, drawing on a range of survey data to demonstrate partisan attitudes toward science since 1970s. As it demonstrates, there’s been a very sharp partisan divergence in confidence in science during the Trump Era, starting prior to the Covid pandemic. At least in part, we can attribute this to a rise in populist anti-science rhetoric embraced by Trump, his appointees, and those in his media orbit. But as the graph also shows, the partisan divide has existed in the past, and it’s not always in the same direction. The largest divergence in party views toward science prior to 2016 was in the 1970s, when liberals equated scientific achievement with the military-industrial complex and thus trusted it less. That era of scientific mistrust is often overlooked. Indeed, as Mills notes, the Moon landings (1969-72), which today are considered one of the last great moments of national unity, were experienced nothing like that at the time. There was sharp debate back then over whether the Apollo missions were worth the vast expenditures when the country had so much else to deal with. It’s outside the dataset, and we don’t have the partisanship lens for it, but the 1950s was another deeply anti-science decade, with critics of intellectuals and college professors alleging their ties to communism and their lack of commitment to basic American moral beliefs. This was the subject of Richard Hofstadter’s 1962 book Anti-Intellectualism in American Life, in which he quotes religious leaders like Franklin Graham: [In place of the Bible] we substituted reason, rationalism, mind culture, science worship, the working power of government, Freudianism, naturalism, humanism, behaviorism, positivism, materialism, and idealism. [This is the work of] so-called intellectuals. Thousands of these “intellectuals” have publicly stated that morality is relative—that there is no norm or absolute standard.… This fervor was heavily whipped up by Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-Wisconsin), although it’s clear that not all his fellow Republicans were on board with his red-baiting. What ended that era? The simple answer is the 1957 launch of Sputnik. Americans became afraid that they were losing to Soviet scientists, and suddenly university researchers and government projects were awash with funding. In our conversation, I asked Mills about the possibility of us having a Sputnik moment again that would rally the American public in favor of science today. Mills argued that the COVID-19 pandemic was essentially a Sputnik moment — a terrifying threat to all Americans that required scientific advances to address. But thanks in part to political polarization and the populist and conspiratorial leanings of Donald Trump, we got the opposite of a unifying moment. Many Americans turned against science, despite science actually stepping up in that moment. As we discussed in the chat, it’s not clear what scientists could or should be doing in this moment to increase faith in their work. As Mills notes, one of the chief complaints against scientists and professors is that they’ve become too political; scholars becoming even more political might not help them achieve their goals. This (mainly Republican-driven) anti-science era will end, of course, but it’s not clear what event will bring that about. Share
As Florida leads on free-market policies, new poll shows voters want federal regulators to follow suit
A bipartisan majority supports President Donald Trump's push to end politically driven banking.
Iran's Political Prisoners Are in Danger From U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Thousands of detainees are in danger from U.S. and Israeli strikes and Tehran’s vengeance.
A Democratic fight for an Illinois Senate seat is testing the sway of JB Pritzker, pro-crypto forces and anti-ICE messaging
The retirement of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin after nearly 30 years in office sparked an expensive three-way Democratic primary that has showcased the party’s divisions over how to confront President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and introduced pro-crypto forces as an influence seeking to shape the midterm elections. The contest is also setting up a test of Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout in the state as he eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid.
Colombia’s Real Threat Is Not Political
Colombia’s primary elections left political junkies in ecstasy and economists uneasy.
Oscars 2026: All the political moments
"Chaotic, frightening times": Diverse Academy Awards presenters and winners called out Trump's wars and restrictions on human rights.
Villaraigosa's dreams for a political comeback meet reality
Villaraigosa hasn't held office since 2013. That's a problem for the former mayor, who is at the bottom of the polls.
Behind Mamdani’s Smile, a Politician Who Can Be a Ruthless Operator
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while charming in public, has thrown sharp elbows in private as he pushes his political brand and agenda among fellow Democrats.
Amid funding cuts, here's a reminder of why farmers need science
Agriculturists on both sides of the political aisle benefit from expert-driven research.
The Bannon Effect and Trumpism in European Politics
Europe is facing a layered far right and racist political movement that is becoming increasingly deeply rooted and expanding its networks.
Farage Mega Donor Exposes Vulnerability in UK Politics
Britain’s biggest political donor is a crypto investor and aviation entrepreneur who has lived in Thailand for more than two decades. The £12 million ($16 million) that Christopher Harborne gave to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK last year wouldn’t be permitted in France, Canada or Ireland. If you’re sensing something askew with the UK’s rules for campaign finance contributions, you’re not alone.
Javier Bardem Condemns ‘Trump and Netanyahu’ for ‘Another Illegal War’ at a Very Political Oscars
Host Conan O'Brien was subtle with his comments, Jimmy Kimmel less so, and the nominated films themselves carried a political charge.
Free Palestine and ICE out: how this year’s Oscars got political
As One Battle After Another swept, Paul Thomas Anderson, Javier Bardem and Conan O’Brien gave a welcome reality check to the glitzy ceremony
2026 Oscars Political Moments: Trump Raged At Media, But Those On Stage Countered The Chaos
Trump posted an attack on news outlets and late night hosts, but Oscar presenters and winners tried to counter the turbulent times.
Oscars 2026 Politics: Winners, Presenters Slam Gun Violence, Trump, Wars
Javier Bardem, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien and the winners in the documentary categories all used their time on stage Sunday to share some political commentary.
'Heated Rivalry' actor says the show isn't political
"Heated Rivalry" actor Robbie G.K. spoke to NBC News’ Chloe Melas at Elton John’s Oscar party about how he disagrees with the show becoming political, adding that the show "explores human nature."
Bad vs. worse in politics
If you ever thought the President Donald Trump-led Republican Party is bad, well the Democrats are worse. The Democrats lack politically astute leaders, as well as vision and discipline. They seem incapable of being on offense and are always on defense where it is difficult to score points and win. Only 37 percent of Americans […]
Cuban political activist says police not allowing her to leave home
Cuban activist Yoani Sánchez says a purported policeman dressed in civilian clothes is stopping her from leaving her home in Havana
This Week in Politics with UC Santa Cruz Professor Nolan Higdon
UC Santa Cruz Professor Nolan Higdon talks about the conflict in Iran and more of the latest political news.
AP analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
President Donald Trump has grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to explain the Iran war — or how it will end — in a way that resonates with the American public.
Americans are now diagnosing their political opponents instead of understanding them
Psychological interpretation of political disagreement is replacing reasoned debate, leading to a culture of avoidance and echo chambers, and ultimately hindering democracy.
As Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out a news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures
Meanwhile, Moscow is getting a boost from the war's early days after Trump eased sanctions on some Russian oil shipments.
Pete Buttigieg on his political future: ‘2028 will come, but right now we’re in 2026’
Airline CEOs torch lawmakers for turning air travel into a ‘political football’
Airline leaders warned the DHS shutdown left TSA workers unpaid and travelers facing long lines as spring travel demand surged and pressure mounted on the aviation system.
As the politics around Israel shift, many Democrats are seeking distance from AIPAC
As the politics around Israel shift in the US, many Democratic lawmakers and candidates are seeking distance from the American Israel Political Affairs Committee. It comes as the group is spending big to shape the outcome of primaries across the country.
Bill Cassidy faces another MAHA fight with his reelection on the line
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy in February weighed possible political peril against a long career in medicine, ultimately casting the critical vote to confirm known vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy as the president’s Health and Human Services secretary.
The admiral navigating the battlefield — and the politics of Trump’s Iran war
As CENTCOM commander, it’s up to Adm. Brad Cooper to keep the military campaign on track until a political decision is made to end it — however long that may take.
Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump increasingly has been knocked on his political heels. He'
Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump increasingly has been knocked on his political heels.
Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
Two weeks of war in Iran has President Donald Trump increasingly knocked back on his political heels
How mixed messaging on Iran may have Trump reeling politically
Two weeks of war in Iran has President Donald Trump increasingly knocked back on his political heels.
Two Weeks Into War With Iran, Trump Has Been Knocked Back on His Political Heels
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump increasingly has been knocked on his political heels. He's grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to find a way to explain why he started the war — or how he will ...
Sharon Osbourne tells Hollywood elites to save politics 'for your platform' when accepting awards
Sharon Osbourne criticizes artists giving political speeches at award shows, saying viewers need "relief" from world events on "The Osbournes Podcast."
How Habermas shaped political discourse in post-war Germany
One of Germany's most influential and important voices has fallen silent: Jürgen Habermas has died at the age of 96.
Opinion | The Political Cost of Trump’s War
The Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins E.J. Dionne Jr. and Robert Siegel to discuss Trump’s falling approval rating and what it portends for November.
Colorado Politics Calendar Mar. 16-22
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Video: Opinion | The Political Cost of Trump’s War
The Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins E.J. Dionne Jr. and Robert Siegel to discuss Trump’s falling approval rating and what it portends for November.
This doctor treated migrants’ severe injuries at the US-Mexico wall: ‘Political decisions made it as violent as possible’
Dr Brian Elmore witnessed a public health crisis unfold at the border near El Paso. He reflects on why it was like a ‘perverse Groundhog Day’
‘We are a completely different political party’: inside the Greens’ membership boom
With membership soaring, the Green party is grappling with logistics, culture shifts and a flood of new activists
Insight: How China is wooing Paraguay’s political class away from longtime ally Taiwan
When Paraguayan opposition lawmaker Leidy Galeano returned from an all-expenses-paid tour of six Chinese cities late last year, she was convinced Paraguay risked missing out on major economic gains by sticking with longtime ally Taiwan over Beijing - a message participants on the trip heard repeatedly from Chinese officials.
Before They Had the Vote: Tennessee Women and Politics
In celebration of Tennessee America 250, the Thousands of Stories and Junior Curators blogs are coming together. New posts on Thousands of Stories will complement existing posts on Junior Curators. Together they will create a more dynamic story about Tennesseans and events that contributed to the creation and development of the nation. Think of it as a crossover season for our blogs! For March, we take a look at how women expressed political sentiments before the passing of the 19th Amendme
Cuba's announcement of 51 prisoners released doesn't exactly mean political prisoners, South Florida expert says
Messi Meets Trump and Argentina Is Divided
Lionel Messi, the Argentine soccer star, accompanied his team, Inter Miami, to the White House. The event turned into political dynamite back in Argentina.
What to Know About AI Political Campaign Ads During Election Season
Wait, that’s not the real James Talarico …
Opinion | A Judicial Climate Science Scandal
How political actors hijacked an education manual for judges to serve the plaintiffs bar.
“Access Hollywood” canceled after 30 seasons
The long-running entertainment news program is cut nearly a decade after its brush with political infamy.
U.S. Sanctions Pause Adds Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gain From Iran War
Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy markets.
Legislators reject Flock’s first political donations in California
Campaign representatives for two Democratic lawmakers said they'd return the money amid concerns that Flock’s data could be accessed by ICE investigators.
Watch live: Whole Hog Politics with Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in Whole Hog Politics. The show w…
The Record We Kept: America’s Black Think Tank and the Campaigns That Changed American Politics
INTRODUCTION America's Black Think Tank and the Campaigns That Changed Everything For more than five decades, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has served as America's Black think tank. Founded in 1970, when the number of Black elected officials in the United States stood at roughly 1,500, while today there are over 10,000
Whole Hog Politics: Trump snares the Senate with filibuster bait
[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…
Shasta County health care shortage blamed on politics
A report blames political differences for Shasta County's healthcare crisis, citing high death rates and workforce shortages.
Mavericks Miriam Adelson political donations
Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson tops all Texas pro sports owners, including Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, in political donations.
The Memo: Political pressures grow on Trump over Iran
President Trump faces a plethora of political pressures stemming from his decision to attack Iran — and they are likely to escalate the longer the conflict goes on. In terms of domestic politics, t…
Oscars walks political tightrope as poll shows Californians wary of Hollywood’s influence
Even in California, just 29 percent of voters say Hollywood has a positive impact on American culture, according to a new poll by POLITICO and its partners.
Anthropic’s Pentagon Battle Matters to Every Business
The designation of the artificial-intelligence company as a supply-chain risk puts every business at the mercy of President Trump’s political priorities.
Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
The Oscars’ political balancing act
If ever there were a year for the Academy Awards to make a political statement, it’s this one.
White House says it’s ‘done’ with vaccines. MAHA begs to differ
As Trump political advisers try to move on from vaccine policy debates, MAHA movement insiders push back, calling RFK Jr. supporters vital to GOP's success.
Former rapper’s fledgling political party sweeps Nepal’s first post-revolt election
The election — the country’s first since last year’s youth-led revolt — was won by the Rastriya Swatantra Party, or RSP, of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah.
Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister
Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harm
How Boston mothers are turning burnout into political action
Chamber of Mothers is a national network with thousands of local parents pushing for child care, paid leave, and maternal health policies.
A record number of political parties register for Haiti's first election in a decade
A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday's deadline to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country's multiple crises.
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.
JB Pritzker’s Political Brand Is at Stake—in a Race He’s Not Even Running In
The Illinois governor has given at least $5 million to a group backing his lieutenant governor. That has upset the Congressional Black Caucus.
These swing voters don’t like or understand the reason for the war in Iran
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 swing voters from Michigan. We discuss their thoughts on the war in Iran and what they wish President Trump would focus on.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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 Tempers María Corina Machado’s Political Ambitions in Venezuela
President Trump is tempering the political ambitions of María Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, as he deepens ties with her foes in Venezuela.
Sen. Katie Britt slams Democrats for 'playing politics' with DHS funding fight
Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., criticizes Democrats for using the DHS funding fight as a 'political pawn.'
Sydney Biennale 2026: politics is everywhere – but with nuance, beauty and heart
The festival became a political flashpoint well before the program reveal – but the featured works focus not on spectacle and slogan but on a polyphony of voices singing their own songs
Trump administration live updates: Poll finds widespread distrust of economic and political systems
Get live updates and the latest news as an NBC News poll finds widespread political and economic distrust, the U.S. launches tariff probes, and Trump seeks passage of the SAVE America Act.
Why people believe conspiracy theories: A political scientist’s view
Political scientist Joseph Uscinski, a professor at the University of Miami, talks about conspiracy theories and the people who believe them. Uscinski’s research has found that conspiracy theories are not new, nor are they more prevalent than in the past. What has changed, he says, is that people at the highest echelons of power in the United States are embracing conspiracy theories, and conspiracy-mindedness is becoming more concentrated in one political party than in the past.