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Trump administration rolls back mental health, addiction grant cuts
Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
Trump administration rolls back mental health, addiction grant cuts
Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
Venezuela’s acting president touts ‘new political moment,’ hints at further release of political prisoners
Venezuela's new leadership hints at additional prisoner releases amid political transition, with hundreds of detainees reportedly still held in custody.
Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday her government would continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro's rule in what she described as “a new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this month.
Trump administration doubles down on ICE tactics following Minneapolis shooting : The NPR Politics Podcast
In the days since an immigration enforcement officer killed Renee Macklin Good in Minneapolis, the Trump administration has doubled down, in terms of both tactics and rhetoric. We discuss how ICE training contributed to the agency's actions in Minnesota and the political reaction to the shooting. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
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.
Spain’s judiciary is caught up in a bitter political war
The government decries charges of corruption as “lawfare”
Why the stock market keeps shrugging as Trump sows more political chaos
The market rebounded back to all-time highs Monday despite the probe.
Oles in the News: Political scientist talks about Minnesota politics in two national outlets
Dan Hofrenning was interviewed regarding breaking political news coverage in Minnesota.
Missing from the Curriculum: A Content Analysis of Labor Politics in International Relations Textbooks -
Missing from the Curriculum: A Content Analysis of Labor Politics in International Relations Textbooks By Sina Mirzaei, Ayotunde Giwa and Eyal Bar, Northern Arizona University International relations textbooks shape how students understand global politics. content [...]
The high street: Britain’s next political battleground?
Mass closure of shops and influx of organised crime are fuelling voter anger, and offer an opening for Reform UK
France to launch Greenland consulate in ‘political signal’ to US
Washington's threats to seize the strategic island have sparked a crisis among NATO states.
RIP Frank Traylor — a model for political life
It is with great sadness I read of the death of Frank Traylor. From the moment we met at the beginning of the 1975 legislative session, I knew he was special. As a doctor, he knew medical issues better than any of us but what made him so effective was his calm personality and his […]
Politicians Who Don’t Get Markets Are About to Receive a Lesson
From London to Pretoria, finance ministers around the world are struggling to pass painful budgets in the face of political opposition. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has a plan.
GR-01 policy guides IU community members in navigating political activities
The policy was established to ensure compliance with state and federal lobbying laws and state law on public statements, while also protecting the free sp...
Analysis: South Dakotans, power and national politics
SDPB's Dakota Political Junkies discuss how polarization impacts the ability to craft effective policy
New Degree Program Brings Together Computer, Geospatial Sciences
The University of Texas at Dallas has introduced a new interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree that will train students in both computer and geospatial sciences, broadening their career prospects across both disciplines. The Bachelor of Science in computational and geospatial science degree program began last fall in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) and […]
Alaska’s third-largest political party votes to dissolve, raising uncertainty for its 19,000 members
The Alaskan Independence Party “has for some time been legally alive yet spiritually dead,” its leaders said.
Kansas governor revels in triumphs, warns against succumbing to 'uncivilized' D.C. politics
Gov. Laura Kelly's final State of the State speech is a call for sustained political civility and investment in education, mental health and water reform.
Kansas governor revels in triumphs, warns against succumbing to 'uncivilized' D.C. politics
Gov. Laura Kelly's final State of the State speech is a call for sustained political civility and investment in education, mental health and water reform.
Nikki Glaser Didn’t Want to Reduce Politics, ICE, Trump to Jokes at Golden Globes: ‘It’s Not Funny’
Nikki Glaser cut jokes about Donald Trump, ICE, and other political topics from her Golden Globes punchlines to avoid trivializing the topics.
Nikki Glaser avoided political jokes while hosting Golden Globes because they’re ‘not funny’
Nikki Glaser explains why she avoided political jokes while hosting the Golden Globes, saying politics 'isn't funny' and describing the challenge of striking the right tone.
Hundreds in Venezuela come forward to say their loved ones are 'political prisoners'
Edilson Torres was set to be buried in his hometown after dying in a Venezuelan prison
Teaching About Schooling: Integrating Education Politics into Political Science Curricula -
Teaching About Schooling: Integrating Education Politics into Political Science Curricula By Cameron J. Arnzen, Brown University and Chloe B. O’Neill, Columbia University Education is a cornerstone of democracy, yet political science curricula rarely treat it [...]
Why Peltola’s Entry May Not Change the Senate Math
Democrats were ecstatic Monday over news that former Rep. Mary Peltola will challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska. There is no doubt that Peltola is Alaska Democrats’ strongest possible candidate, just as former Sen. Sherrod Brown is the best possible challenger to appointed Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio.
France’s Stubborn Political Turmoil Looms over Brussels
Marine Le Pen’s appeal begins while budget tensions and farmer protests cause fresh headache for Macron.
President Trump orders new tariffs targeting countries doing business with Iran
President Donald Trump announces sweeping new tariffs as Iran faces growing unrest, with a political science expert explaining what’s driving the protests and what options the U.S. and international community may have next.
Jamie Dimon Warns Political Interference With Fed Would Push Up Rates
The JPMorgan chief reiterated his support of the Fed after the DOJ investigation.
‘A perfect, wild storm’: widely loathed datacenters see little US political opposition
Issue dubbed ‘great unifier’ but Republicans and Democrats are instead jockeying for big tech’s financial favor
The biggest global risk in 2026? Eurasia Group points to the U.S.
Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer says political instability in the United States now poses a greater global risk than China or Russia.
Facing Political Pressure, Trump Seeks Answer to Rising Housing Costs
White House officials have explored a vast array of ideas as the president looks to unfurl a housing affordability plan at an economic conference this month.
Trump administration ratchets up its use of Justice Department for political leverage
President Donald Trump’s efforts to leverage the Justice Department for political purposes and to exact retribution against his perceived foes haven’t suffered from a series of setbacks.
Japan’s new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report
Country's first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal agenda.
Thune warns DOJ's probe of Fed Chair Powell 'better be real' and 'serious' amid political backlash
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., acknowledged that planned blocks against future Federal Reserve nominees would cause issues and remained adamant that the central bank stay independent.
Powell's Made This Political: Sen. Marshall
Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) shares his thoughts on the DOJ serving the Federal Reserve with subpoenas and whether or not he agrees with some of his GOP colleagues who will oppose any Federal Reserve nominations with this going on. Senator Marshall voices his support for President Trump's credit card interest rate cap proposal and discusses what's next on health care from the Senate. He speaks with Joe Mathieu and Julie Fine on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Excitement for Bears' playoff run could shift political landscape of push for new stadium
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.
How Trump's 'Don-roe Doctrine' is different than Bush-era GOP foreign policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Republican Party’s approach to world affairs has shifted from attempting to spread democratic values during the George W. Bush administration to “America First” in President Trump’s first term and now to something else entirely. We discuss what to make of Trump’s foreign policy agenda. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, 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.
AI Pushback: Governments Eye Action on Political Ads, Deepfakes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban AI-generated images from state politics. Canada may restrict “deepfakes” after the uproar over Grok “undressing” photos. New Jersey restricts phone use in schools. Vermont beer-makers are struggling. As we mention here regularly, Decision Points primarily ...
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.
n Venezuela, Amnesty for Political Prisoners Stokes Hope and Frustration
Venezuela’s new leaders and President Trump have alluded to a major release of political prisoners, but the liberations have been slow to come.
The Golden Globes were calm, scripted and largely apolitical amid a world on fire
Perhaps the 83rd Annual Golden Globes decided to lean into dry January.
Maren Morris says she ‘lost a lot of fans’ because of her political views
Maren Morris reveals how her outspoken political views cost her fans, friends and financial standing in country music industry over the past decade.
More Americans identify as political independents, a new poll shows
New polling from Gallup shows that Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents and rejecting the labels of the two major political parties
Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities -
Teaching Legislative Politics Through a Game: Active Learning, Assignment Co-creation, and Assessment Across Modalities By Jennifer L. Clemens, University of Wisconsin–Parkside and Michael A. Hansen, University of Turku This article examines a legislative politics simulation [...]
The first political storm of 2026: Trump’s misadventure in Venezuela
The Trump administration’s invasion of Venezuela was based on false pretenses, and could lead to another costly and disastrous “forever” war.
Record number of Americans identify as political independents, rejecting 2 major parties, poll finds
Americans are abandoning party labels in record numbers, as a new Gallup survey shows a dramatic rise in those declaring political independence.
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Screen Time: Greg Bluestein, AJC's political reporter
Bluestein starts his day early with headlines in bed, stays up to speed via messages and unwinds with a long run.
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.
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.
How Stars Like Jean Smart and Mark Ruffalo Got (Sort-Of) Political at Golden Globes 2026
Several celebrities on the 83rd Golden Globes red carpet wore anti-ICE pins, but winners and presenters kept it purposely vague onstage.
The American people have been 'robbed,' political commentator says
Political commentator Debra Lea discusses Minnesota's deepening fraud scandal and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's departure from the governor's race on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.'
New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents
A new high of 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025.
Persistent political giant Codey gone at 79
Family members of former governor Richard J. “Dick” Codey announced his passing in Roseland at the age of 79.
Helena Moreno and the New Orleans Comeback Everyone Is Watching
Facing deep financial and political challenges, the new mayor — a former Latina journalist — is betting New Orleans can still recover.
No campaign? No problem. Inside California political elites’ shadowy spending
A Sacramento Bee review of over 100 campaign accounts reveals how lawmakers use their war chests to shore up connections and live large.
Demonstrations across Europe support Iran protests
As unrest grows in Iran, exiled Iranians and supporters gather across Europe in solidarity. Demonstrators demanded justice, political change and basic human rights long denied to people in the Islamic Republic.
Minnesota finds itself in an unwelcome, divisive political spotlight
Minnesota has found itself at the epicenter of the political world, reeling from tensions sparked by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shooting a woman — an incident that…
This Week in Texas: Venezuela fallout, improving political dialogue
On the latest episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 takes a hard look at the developments in Venezuela and what they could mean for southeast Texas.
Trump administration ‘using ICE as a political football’: Former chief
Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting Director John Sandweg on Friday said the Trump administration is “using ICE a political football” amid its widespread crackdown o…
The strange baby chick WA's members of the U.S. House all share
A portrait of a baby chick has witnessed decades of Washington state's political history from D.C. On Friday, it moved into its new home for the year.
JUST IN: Venezuela releases political prisoners after Maduro capture
Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports the latest on the release during 'Saturday in America.'
Pardoned January 6 defendant runs for Florida political office
Adam Johnson served 75 days in prison before being pardoned by Donald Trump in January 2025
Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners, Pledges to ‘Rescue’ Maduro
Venezuela continued releasing political prisoners on Saturday, including a member of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s party, a week after President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces.
Venezuela pledged to free political prisoners. Families are still waiting.
An official on Thursday announced that the government would be releasing an “important number” of political prisoners. But only a small number have been released.
Venezuela releases political prisoners after Maduro capture
Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports the latest on the release during 'Saturday in America' and the Colombian president's new warning on U.S. strikes.
The Memo: National storm over ICE killing scrambles political picture over immigration
The killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has sparked the fiercest protests yet over President Trump’s immigration…
Greenland's political parties respond to Trump's threats
The country's five political parties issued a joint statement rejecting Trump's attempts to acquire the island.
Unsolicited advice to both Republicans and Democrats
This even-numbered year will be one of political turnover in Colorado with the governor’s chair opening up, along with the other state executive offices (attorney general, state treasurer, and secretary of state), all due to term limits. A U.S. Senate seat will also be on the ballot. The ultra-competitive 8th district to Denver’s north will […]
Greenlanders ‘don’t want to be Americans’, say political leaders amid Trump threats
Five parties issue joint statement after US president warned it would occupy island ‘the nice way or the more difficult way’
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.
India-Bangladesh tensions rock cricket, as sport turns diplomatic weapon
Indian league dumps Bangladeshi bowler amid bilateral tensions, prompting cricket's latest political crisis.
Putting political divisiveness aside is key to Maryland’s future success
Lawmakers will face tremendous challenges when they convene next week, but partisan posturing should not be one of them, writes Karl Bickel, who says it's time to abandon polarization and rediscover the lost, but essential, art of compromise.
Northampton mayor’s husband offers public apology after Stop & Shop altercation: ‘I was the weak link in our local democracy’
Scher’s apology, coming amid so much national political strife, also seemed to speak to a larger sense of keyed-up anxiety buzzing beneath everyday life in America.
Outside Prisons in Caracas, Venezuelans Anxiously Await Release of More Political Detainees
Venezuela’s interim government said it would release an “important number” of imprisoned people, but only nine have been confirmed freed.
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.
Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect : The NPR Politics Podcast
This week, a fatal shooting by an immigration enforcement officer in Minneapolis inflamed tensions. Meanwhile in Washington, congressional Republicans bucked President Trump and their party leaders. We discuss what to make of it all.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters, 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.
Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures and activists, which Trump says U.S. requested
President Donald Trump said in a TV interview the releases came at the request of the United States and praised the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
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.
Pack Politics: How Political Identity can Twist Perception of Wolves
Study shows that partisan misperceptions about opponents may lead to conflict, even when consensus is possible
Minnesota prosecution of ICE officer faces new political obstacles under Trump
The Trump administration made its opinion known almost immediately after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday: The officer acted heroically in defending himself from Renee Nicole Good, who was intent on running him over with her Honda Pilot in an act of “domestic terrorism.” “The officer, fearing for his […]
Watch live: Whole Hog Politics with Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon
The Hill’s SVP of Editorial, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news. Sign up for the Whole Hog Politics weekly news…
Trump to meet with oil executives as Venezuela releases political prisoners
Trump is encouraging U.S. oil executives to invest $100 billion in Venezuela to help rebuild that country after removing its leader, Nicolas Maduro.
Political tribalism consumes debate over ICE shooting
Americans’ reactions to the videos of a violent act in Minneapolis have exposed the nation’s raw divisions.
Trade unions reenter New Castle County politics amid a fight over data center development
The Delaware Building Trades Council, a once-dominant political force at the state level, is asserting itself into the electoral politics of New Castle County with two of its local leaders announcing last month they will run for seats on the County Council.
Trump claims to have cancelled ‘previously expected’ second wave of attacks on Venezuela
US president says move was reaction to Caracas releasing large numbers of political prisoners as ‘sign of seeking peace’
Why Venezuela remains a high-risk market for business
Political shifts in the South American country may not translate into safe investment opportunities, warns FIU Business professor Jerry Haar.
Bob Buckhorn political committee raises $400K-plus in Q4, bringing total to $1.4M for eventual Tampa mayoral comeback
The early fundraising push could serve to dissuade others considering running for Mayor as the race approaches in 2027.
Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures in Trump-approved move
Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Enrique Marquez is among 'large number' of prisoners released.
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.
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.
Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.
Americans have long been skeptical of ICE. That debate just became a lot more urgent.
One day – probably very soon – college psychology and political science lectures will be based on what happened Wednesday in Minneapolis.
5 years later, political divide still wide over Jan. 6
Siena University political science professor Leonard Cutler and New York law professor Jeffrey Wice discussed what it will take to bridge that divide.
Contributor: The year's new political fault lines are already forming
An ICE shooting in Minnesota. A rift in the GOP over foreign interventions. A looming nightmare for Democrats over government waste.
‘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.
Political Points: Tracking North Central Florida politics, campaigns, and governance
WCJB TV20 provides regular updates on the latest news in politics, campaigns, and governance across North Central Florida.