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Judge says Trump’s acting US Attorney investigating Letitia James is serving unlawfully
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Trump administration’s pick to be the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York must stop his work on two ongoing criminal investigations into President Donald Trump’s political foe Letitia James, the New York state attorney general.
Lebanon's financial recovery will rest on security and political reforms, economy minister says
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's moves to remove weapons from all non-state groups and assert full state control are as important as financial reforms if the economy is to recover after years of crisis, the economy minister said Thursday.
Venezuela says it will release an 'important number' of political prisoners
The government said it was a "unilateral gesture" to maintain peace; families of those imprisoned have been calling for their release.
Venezuela Announces the Release of Political Prisoners
The release, which was expected to happen later on Thursday, offers the first gesture of conciliation under an interim government, even as arrests and crackdowns continue.
Venezuela to Free Political Prisoners After US Captures Maduro
Venezuela’s government said it’s freeing an “important number” of local and foreign prisoners just days after the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Sen. Thune hits Dems over 'political' Venezuela war powers vote: 'Makes a lot of sense'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune R-S.D., joins 'America’s Newsroom' to react to the Senate’s war powers vote, President Donald Trump’s Venezuela strategy and protests targeting ICE in Minneapolis.
A New Anti-Political Fervor
Distrust in the state and politics has become the new normal.
America’s most crucial political faultline is in New York City
In New York, it’s progressives versus the party machine – and the city’s queen of tabloids offers some unexpected insight
Alabama faces major political fight after state’s larger cities sue over online sales tax
Sen. Greg Albritton said the tax is "working great" and cities are jeopardizing a critical revenue source.
Trump’s targeting of blue states raises questions about political motives
President Trump is targeting a number of blue states amid the fraud scandal plaguing Minnesota, raising questions about the motivation behind the move. On Tuesday, the administration announced it w…
Analysis: Another violent death in Minneapolis lays bare the nation’s fractured politics
It took just a few seconds and a violent, unnecessary death to drag a snowy residential street in Minneapolis into America’s new age of political brutality.
How did Branson, Missouri, become America's capital for conservative entertainment?
A new book explores the cultural impact of Branson, Missouri, a tourist town that inspires devotion and disdain in equal measure. Long known for wholesome, family-friendly entertainment, the Midwestern destination has become a stage that showcases today’s cultural and political divides.
Portland City Council fails to elect next president amid fractious political fight
The 12-member council will resume deliberations Thursday as progressive caucus member Sameer Kanal vies with incumbent Elana Pirtle-Guiney for leadership position.
Kai Trump wants to 'stay out of politics.' Who is she?
President Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump spoke about dating, Barron Trump and what she thinks about her political future on Logan Paul's show.
Politics questions? Ask Karen Tumulty.
Join our chief political correspondent for her next live chat on Jan. 15 at 12 p.m. Eastern time.
Kari Lake's trust buys Iowa condo, renewing political speculation
The purchase has again jumpstarted speculation the Iowa native could be eyeing a future political run by establishing residency in the Hawkeye State.
South Florida Is at Its Peak Political Influence After Maduro’s Capture
The region, which has long wielded influence on issues involving Latin America and the Caribbean, has now cemented a role as a global power player.
Kai Trump: President, Harris should meet ‘in the middle’
Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Trump, said former Vice President Harris should meet “in the middle” with the president to help address political extremism. “I think if both sides met in …
Americans generally like wolves − except when reminded of politics
Recent studies found that attitudes toward wolves became more polarized when people's political identies were activated.
The five Michigan political stories that will make headlines in 2026
Dive into Michigan's 2026 political landscape with top stories to watch in the new year: gubernatorial and Senate elections, a constitutional convention ballot question, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s legacy.
Stuart Varney: Identity politics has killed Walz's career
FOX Business’ Stuart Varney examines the rise and fallout of identity politics in Minnesota, arguing Gov. Tim Walz’s handling of unrest, a major fraud scandal and political positioning ultimately ended his career.
Nigel Farage dismisses racist and antisemitic school bullying claims as ‘made up fantasies’
Reform UK leader says accusations about his behaviour at Dulwich College were politically motivated
The week in politics (Jan. 7, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the political ramifications of the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
How Political Influence Shapes Agricultural Expansion in the Amazon
A new study reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest
Institute of Global Politics Launches American Democracy Initiative
The project is led Columbia political economist Alexander Hertel-Fernandez.
Campaigning under threat: How political violence is already shaping the next Democratic primary
After a year in which the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman were just among the highest-profile horrors, managing the fear of violence has become a central feature of political campaigns. That fear is part of the conversations many Democrats who could be competitors for the White House are having with each other, comparing notes and anxieties, according to several people familiar with the conversations who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Michael Reagan's death reverberates among Californians of both parties
Californians on both sides of the political aisle memorialized Michael Reagan, the son of former President Reagan. Michael died earlier this week.
JPMorganChase Survey: U.S. Business Leaders Signal Optimism and Growth Plans for 2026 Despite Economic Uncertainty
NEW YORK, January 07, 2026--At the start of the year, strong optimism among U.S. business leaders is setting the stage for an active 2026, according to JPMorganChase’s annual Business Leaders Outlook survey of small and midsize companies. Following a year of persistent economic and geopolitical headwinds, business leaders are charting a path forward by pursuing growth opportunities, embracing emerging technologies and, in some cases, forging new strategic partnerships.
Tim Walz Was Brought Down by a Scandal Hiding in Plain Sight
The welfare-theft scheme was public in 2024, but Trump and Republicans didn’t realize its potency as a political attack.
Pro-Trump influencers take a victory lap amid fallout from viral video alleging fraud
The swift policy and political repercussions the video helped propel illustrate the symbiotic relationship between online content creators and the Trump administration's policy goals.
Minnesota AG responds to Republicans saying he’s asleep at the wheel: “Political theater”
Politics Friday Special: Walz gives deeper explanation about decision to abandon bid for third term
In a major political shakeup, Gov. Tim Walz took himself out of the running for a third term as governor. The next day, a fiery Walz took questions about his final year in office.
"Put up or shut up now": Walz unleashed after announcing political exit
The governor predicted that Republicans will "lose dramatically" in November.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's puzzling political transformation, explained
Once a fierce advocate for Trump and his MAGA base, Greene has broken with the president and resigned from Congress. New Yorker writer Charles Bethea discusses Greene's past — and what may lie ahead.
GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65
LaMalfa had served in political office in California for more than two decades.
U.S. occupation not good for Venezuela, America or Chicago, says UChicago expert Robert Pape
Pape, an international security affairs and political violence expert, shared four key takeaways in conversation with WBEZ's Sasha-Ann Simons on 'In the Loop' Monday.
Trump Family Businesses Rake in $4 Billion After His Reelection with Focus on AI, Crypto & Nuclear
Ventures launched by the Trump family since Donald Trump’s reelection have generated at least $4 billion in proceeds and paper wealth for the Trump family. With investments across sectors like real estate, hospitality, media, cryptocurrency and more, the Trumps are “increasingly integrating their business empire” into the wider U.S. economy, says David Uberti, who has been reporting on the family’s self-enrichment for The Wall Street Journal. The coupling of Trump’s economic and political influence is raising major questions about conflicts of interest. “You have all of these different business interests in different areas in which the government regulates,” and this “proximity to power may help along some of these deals and the valuations at which they’re made.” We look at the Trumps’ cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial and the Trump Organization’s planned $6 billion merger with a firm hoping to build a nuclear fusion plant to power AI data centers with Uberti, who says such “very speculative, highly risky corners of financial markets” are key to the family’s investment strategy.
Mainers headed for wild political ride in 2026
From a national political standpoint, Maine, Georgia and North Carolina will host what are likely to be the “most competitive Senate races in the country,” according to an analysis by The Cook Political Report.
Gavin Newsom’s Political Paradoxes
California Governor Gavin Newsom still won’t say for sure whether he plans to run for president in 2028. Nevertheless, he ended 2025 as a frontrunner — if not the frontrunner — in a nascent-but-crowded field of ambitious Democrats eyeing the White House.
The political divide over January 6 is only deepening five years after the deadly US Capitol attack
Five years after the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, the fundamental facts of that day continue to fuel deep divisions that have created dueling political realities.
Trump’s foray into Venezuela carries political risk at home
Donald Trump campaigned on “No forever wars” and “America First,” and these remain core tenets for many in his MAGA base. His administration’s intervention in Venezuela could test those promises.
Inside Tim Walz's dramatic political fall
It's a stunning downfall for a man who vaulted onto the national stage less than two years ago and had been flirting with a 2028 run for president.
The data center rebellion is here, and it’s reshaping the political landscape
Backlash over the proliferation of data centers has entered the national political conversation and could affect voters of all political persuasions in this year’s midterm elections.
Florida students are learning how to bridge the political divide on controversial topics
To find common ground, University of Florida students investigate the point where topics get split: People's values — what's most important to them.
Iran’s New Year demonstrations and the question of regime survival
Iran’s New Year protests expose the pressures shaping the political system's response to dissent.
Trump and House Republicans are meeting to talk about their election-year agenda
President Donald Trump is meeting with House Republicans to align on their policy and political agenda at the start of a critical midterm election year
In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture
The reactions online revealed a Chinese society divided: Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.
Six Big Political Questions for 2026
A wildly important midterm year is off to a chaotic start, with a raid in Venezuela, an uneasy economy and more. Here’s what we’re curious about.
Venezuela needs elections to resolve political legitimacy crisis: CSIS Americas Program director
CSIS Americas Program director Ryan Berg discusses the U.S. mission in Venezuela and how it aligns with the ‘America First’ agenda on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
Political transition in Venezuela, geopolitical uncertainty could impact markets: UBS managing director
UBS managing director and senior portfolio manager Jason Katz discusses how Venezuela’s political transition could affect markets in the short and long term on ‘Varney & Co.’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops political bombshell, bows out of third term bid
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term.
Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? Walz’s announcement sets off a major midterm shift
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to abandon his bid for a third term has suddenly sparked one of the biggest political questions of the new year: Will Sen. Amy Klobuchar run for governor?
A look at the political dominoes that could fall in Prince George’s County
The end of 2025 saw big political shake-ups in D.C. The early part of 2026 could be Prince George’s County’s turn to see similar upheaval.
What’s Behind the U.S. Interest in Venezuela? Oil, Minerals, and Politics
To find out why the U.S. is targeting Venezuela now, Tufts Now talked with Consuelo Cruz, associate professor of political science.
Philosophy to the Rescue of Science
The pessimistic meta-induction—the argument that since past scientific theories have been shown to be false, we should expect that today’s will turn out false, too—makes the New York Times. . Elay Shech, professor of philosophy at Auburn University, takes up the topic in the context of current political disputes about science and our government’s seemingly increasing disregard of expertise: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of health and human services, made a version of this argument in August when defending his decision to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in mRNA vaccine development despite the objections of vaccine scientists. He said that “science is always evolving” and the experts could not always be trusted. Shech accepts that “many widely accepted [scientific] theories have been discarded” but that the question, “why should we trust the ones we have now?” is misleading. Why? It implies that the only possible attitudes toward science are naïve faith and wholesale pessimism. It assumes that science is a single global entity that rises or falls all at once, when in reality, science is an array of local domains of inquiry, each with its own standards of evidence and degrees of reliability. In place of skepticism, Shech recommends “disciplined trust.” The first step in the direction of disciplined trust is recognizing that “there is no single scientific method used in all of science.” Shech writes: Newton’s deduction from observed phenomena is very different from Darwin’s inference to the best explanation, which in turn differs radically from Einstein’s thought experiments with light beams, trains and elevators. What people call “the scientific method” is really many distinct ways of investigating the world—different strategies for representing, experimenting and classifying. Since different areas of science employ different methods and rely on different kinds of evidence, to make a case for skepticism “you need to look at the evidence and methods in a specific area of inquiry.” And that case will not be “a sweeping claim about all of science” but rather about that particular area of inquiry with, for example, what might turn out to be “well-understood methodological problems.” Shech’s piece is “Science Keeps Changing, So Why Should We Trust It?” (NYT gift link). Discussion welcome (readers are advised to keep in..
Walz's departure from 2026 race sparks reactions across political spectrum
5 things to watch in Oregon politics in 2026
Many of the biggest political stories from 2025 are not going away.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't run for a third term
Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, said in a statement Monday that he believes he would have won another term but decided “that I can’t give a political campaign my all” after what he described as an “extraordinarily difficult year for our state.”
5 things to watch in Oregon politics in 2026
Many of the biggest political stories of 2025 are not going away.
Is Starmer’s silence on Venezuela worth it?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about the UK’s response to Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela. Plus, the key political moments to look out for in the next few months
Another Democrat — this one the son of Somali immigrants — is running for Utah’s new left-leaning congressional seat
Liban Mohamed joined a crowded field of candidates vying for a Democratic-leaning district in Utah's new congressional maps. Mohamed, who is the son of Somali immigrants, is young, Black and Muslim, and says he can bring new voices to the political process.
Florida ponders penalties for schools that bar political clubs
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
Divided GOP returns to Washington this week for key vote on health care
Congress returns this week to a slew of bitter political fights and the threat of another government shutdown at the end of the month — all while facing high stakes as President Donald Trump and GOP leaders attempt to unify their fractured party in a midterm year.
Walz expected to address political future on Monday
Amid questions surrounding his political future, Gov. Walz has called a news conference for Monday morning.
❝After a year of disruption, global health needs leaders with backbone
Funding shocks, political U-turns and weakened institutions have laid bare the flaws in a global health architecture long overdue for reform – and the need for courageous leadership to stop it from unravelling, writes Priti Patnaik, global health journalist and founder of the Geneva Health Files.
❝After a year of disruption, global health needs leaders with backbone
Funding shocks, political U-turns and weakened institutions have laid bare the flaws in a global health architecture long overdue for reform – and the need for courageous leadership to stop it from unravelling, writes Priti Patnaik, global health journalist and founder of the Geneva Health Files.
Israel to Hold Rates as Regional and Domestic Politics Wobble
Israel’s central bank is set to hold interest rates steady in its first monetary decision of 2026, weighing lowered inflation expectations and a strong shekel against lingering geopolitical and fiscal uncertainty.
Trump’s actions are not reckless, they’re resolute — ‘not political, but necessary’: Brian Kilmeade
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade praises the Trump administration’s efforts to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and criticizes the negative reaction to the move on ‘One Nation.’
Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy
If Washington governs by force in Venezuela, it will repeat the failures of Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya: Power can topple regimes, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy.
Illinois political leaders react to U.S. capture of Venezuela’s president
President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the U.S. "successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro,” and that U.S. law enforcement assisted in the operation.
Trump political base sets aside isolationism to cheer Maduro capture
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump have largely praised the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as a swift, painless win, though political analysts warn support could wane if the operation drags on and echoes past foreign interventions.
From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.
The politics of asylum: How local exposure reshaped UK voting
The UK has seen a sharp rise in asylum applications since the Covid-19 pandemic. This column examines how exposure to asylum seekers affects voter behaviour. The authors find that increases in dispersed asylum seekers – who are provided with accommodation but cannot choose their destination – lead to a sizeable rightward shift in local election outcomes. While migration has become more salient for both of the UK’s main political parties, only Conservative MPs appear to effectively channel local discontent, helping explain why these rightward electoral shifts occur despite little observable change in public attitudes.
Oil prices slip on ample supply despite political turmoil in Venezuela
Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Monday on ample supply despite concerns about political upheaval in OPEC member Venezuela disrupting shipments.
Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
Trump shared a video baselessly linking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to conspiracies over brazen political killings in the state this summer.
Florida's political sphere reacts to Nicolas Maduro's capture as former Venezuelan president awaits court appearance
Minnesota political leaders condemn Trump for sharing "outrageous" conspiracy theories on Melissa Hortman's assassination
Berlin power outage blamed on political extremists
A fire that left over 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses in southwest Berlin without electricity was a politically motivated attack by left-wing extremists, city officials have said
Maduro's fall stirs fears for Venezuelan, regional stability
Venezuela's diaspora is celebrating the US-led ouster of Nicolas Maduro after over a decade in power. But relief is intermingled with fear, including over political prisoners still held by the weakened Caracas regime.
Colorado political science expert weighs implications of U.S. arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro
The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces is raising questions about what comes next for Venezuela and the United States.
T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh refuse to travel to India and request matches be moved amid political tensions
Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month "under current conditions" and request their matches be moved elsewhere.
Belgian PM’s cat Maximus is social media star with ‘subliminal political message’
Maximus Textoris Pulcher, an official resident at Rue de la Loi 16, shows a warmer side of Bart De Wever
This California political leader wants federal immigration reform. First, she has to survive Trump
Since President Trump's immigration raids began sweeping through California's cities and farm fields, state Senate President Monique Limón has carried a copy of her passport.
How fundraising helps shape Texas political races
Fundraising totals often shape Texas political races by signaling strength and supporting early campaign infrastructure.
Economic, business and technological predictions for 2026: Michael Weidokal
2026 will be another crucial year for our Northeast Ohio region, our country and the world. While there is a great deal of trepidation entering 2026 (with good reason), there are also many reasons to hope that this can be a year in which we reduce the level of political and economic risk in the world. Hopefully, our political and business leaders will work together to tackle the challenges we will inevitably face in 2026, and to take advantage of the opportunities that the new year will bring, writes guest columnist Michael Weidokal.
Borreca’s final column reflects on Hawaii’s major politicos — and political promises made
Never let anyone tell you politics doesn’t matter.
Ukrainian Politics Has Reawakened. Zelensky Must Tread Carefully.
The Ukrainian leader is reshuffling his cabinet as a corruption scandal reshapes the political landscape at a pivotal point in peace negotiations.
How LaToya Cantrell went from grassroots star to political outcast as New Orleans mayor
A once-promising disruptor, Cantrell will leave office under the cloud of an indictment, low approval ratings and a budget scandal. Here’s an inside look at her legacy.
Political science expert reacts to Maduro capture
The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces is raising questions about what comes next for Venezuela and the United States. A Southern Colorado political science professor said the move could signal a shift toward a more aggressive United States foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere, while also raising legal and constitutional concerns about the operation and its long term impact.
Minnesota political science professor explains motives for U.S. capturing Maduro
The U.S. military strike that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has raised questions about President Trump's executive power.
KMT chair hopes to take peace message to Beijing while on political tightrope
NC political leaders react to raid to capture Venezuelan president
The capture of Nicolas Maduro is garnering responses from across the political spectrum in North Carolina.
Who are the key Venezuelan political players after Maduro’s capture
The Trump administration’s move to capture and remove from power Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday has sparked a political crisis in the South American country after more than a…
Ben Nighthorse Campbell was a Colorado original
One day in 1982, Ben Nighthorse Campbell walked into a political caucus in Colorado to kill time after thunderstorms grounded his flight. He ended up volunteering to run for office that day and wound up serving two terms as a state legislator, three more in Congress and 12 years as a United States senator. Campbell, […]
Expert: There's a flood of political campaign spending flowing into Michigan in 2026
2026 is a big political year in Michigan. Voters are not only electing a new governor, attorney general and secretary of state, but also 13 representatives to the U.S. House and a U.S. senator.
Here are six L.A. political stories we're tracking in 2026
Voters will be casting ballots this year for L.A. mayor, city attorney, eight City Council seats and several other offices, along with tax hikes and reform proposals.