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An $8M mystery triggers growing fight over dark money in Georgia politics
Welcome to the new political economy of Georgia elections, where an organization called Georgians for Integrity is at the center of a ballooning legal and political fight.
Trump says water pipeline veto was because of cost, but critics say it's retribution
President Trump has vetoed a bill to help finish a water pipeline in Colorado, saying it's about "fiscal sanity." Critics say the president's veto is a form of political retaliation.
Asparagus fortune-teller predicts 2026 political 'carnage'
Jemima Packington says the world of politics is going "to be carnage" in 2026.
Could the Black Country see a political shakeup in 2026?
Reform UK senses opportunity in Sandwell and Walsall elections amid boundary changes.
Big political battles ahead for California in 2026: Here's what to look forward to
The year 2026 is sure to bring another round of big political battles and shifts in leadership ahead of what's expected to be a hotly contested midterm election season. Here's some of what we can expect.
NJ 2025: The year in political flashpoints
These stories sparked conversation in 2025. What can we expect in 2026?
Analysis: 2026 is a hinge in history that will define Trump’s second term and legacy
2026 will be a defining year for the political standing and ultimate substance and legacy of President Donald Trump’s second term, at home and overseas.
‘I wasn’t allowed to study, but I will make sure no girl in this village hears those same words’
Health worker Naushaba Roonjho’s desire to educate has brought about the biggest local change in decades – and elders are now backing her political ambitions
How the new class of billionaires solidified outsized political influence
2026 elections: What to know about major political races in Illinois this year
2026 will be nothing short of a banner year with so many races and a bumper crop of candidates vying for what could be an unprecedented number of open congressional seats.
Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners
At least 80 people were released, including one with U.S. ties, though more than 800 remain detained in Venezuela for opposing President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, rights groups say.
Welcome to the NPR Washington Desk : The NPR Politics Podcast
Happy New Year! In this special episode, the Politics Podcast team is inviting you into our office to hear from reporters as they reflect on the year we’ve had, and look forward to the year in politics ahead.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, White House correspondents Danielle Kurtzleben and Franco Ordoñez, justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, and political reporter Elena Moore.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.
Encouraging signs of political civility bring hope for 2026
Americans have reason to hope that our political culture can change.
Top 10 of 2025: The Year’s Most Popular Politics Stories
In a politically charged year, which stories were most popular with readers?
Political changes, new laws coming in 2026 to Ohio
Several laws are taking effect next year in the Buckeye State.
How Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani’s politics shaped New York City’s new mayor
Mamdani’s parents and wife’s pro-Palestinian and anti-colonial activism offer a window into the political influences that shaped his path to Gracie Mansion.
2026 election could be Alabama’s biggest political shakeup in decades: The races to watch
The ballot includes open seats for governor, U.S. Senate, attorney general, and lieutenant governor.
Trump loomed over Nebraska’s top political stories of 2025
Nebraska and the Omaha area prepare for national close-ups in 2026, including midterm races for governor, U.S. House and Senate.
Can you pass a 2026 Pennsylvania politics quiz?
A new year begins and Pennsylvania is positioned to play a leading role in the 2026 elections. How well do you know its political past and present and can you prognosticate what lies ahead?
For this prominent Colorado Democrat, it’s family first — even amid big political disagreements
House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, is surrounded by conservatives at home
Here are 10 under-the-radar Florida political stories to watch in 2026
A few things to keep tabs on between Session food fights and election season brawls.
In Mamdani’s New York, Muslims become a political and demographic force
Muslim New Yorkers formed the backbone of Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral election victory, ushering in a new era for New York and the city’s changing demographics.
Celebrate 20 Years of the Political Gabfest
Revel in the nostalgia and relisten to some fan favorite moments.
Yorkshire politics: What to look out for in 2026
Yorkshire political editor James Vincent's tips for what to look out for on the political calendar.
Matt Szafranski of Western Mass. Politics & Insight on some of the Pioneer Valley's top political stories of 2025
All politics is local, and the Pioneer Valley is no exception. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos spoke with Western Mass Politics and Insight editor-in-chief Matt Szafranski about some of this year’s top political stories. They include what could be a generational divide taking shape in Springfield and beyond, and political upheaval in Northampton, where a group devoted to securing public school funding took on the city government at the ballot box...
Under Fire for Trump Rulings, Chief Justice Says Courts Still Check Political Power
John Roberts in year-end report expounds on judicial independence as the court faces criticism for being deferential to Trump.
What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm
A conservative influencer’s viral video alleging widespread fraud at taxpayer-funded child care centers in Minnesota’s Somali community kicked off a political firestorm that was years in the making.
Longtime MAGA ally Boebert lashes out at Trump over veto
The Colorado Republican said she hopes Trump’s action on a water infrastructure bill benefiting her district “has nothing to do with political retaliation.”
News from Louisiana politics in 2025 you might have forgotten
What follows is a collection of Louisiana political news from 2025 that you’ve simply forgotten or just don’t care to remember.
The 10 biggest political stories of 2025
President Trump’s first year back in office brought a whirlwind of new political news in 2025. There was a major legislative victory for the White House, wins for Democrats in elections and t…
The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza : The NPR Politics Podcast
We look back on some of the highlights from 2025 we can't stop thinking about, politics or otherwise.This episode: voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political reporter Elena Moore, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and political correspondent Sarah McCammon.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.
Top political figures to watch in 2026
Here’s a look at some of the most important political figures, other than President Donald Trump, to keep an eye on in 2026.
Iran: Economic crisis, political discontent threaten regime
Protests triggered by soaring inflation and a collapsing currency have highlighted widespread political discontent. Will Iran's deep economic woes lead to regime change?
Redistricting fallout and Beau Bayh's campaign: The top political stories to watch in 2026
Will Joe Hogsett run for another term? And what happens to the grand jury investigation into Micah Beckwith's office? What we're watching in 2026
New Year opens signature-collection window for Maine political candidates
Party candidates running for federal, state and county offices will have to obtain a set number of signatures to qualify for the June primary elections. The thresholds vary by office and it will be easier to make the March 16 deadline for those who have built organizational and volunteer networks.
Place Your Bets: A 2026 Political Quiz
This multiple-choice look at the year ahead offers predictions on Trump, Congress, the courts and the political surprises of 2026.
Political winners and losers of 2025
President Trump’s return to power dominated 2025. He began his second term with rapid moves aimed at shifting the nation’s political culture — and then just kept going. Trump’s approach cleav…
These are the Memphis, Shelby County political stories to watch in 2026
Memphis and Shelby County voters will have several races to decide on in 2026. Here are the political storylines to watch in the months ahead.
Analysis: The 5 most undersold political stories of 2025
The year in politics has been a lot. We can say that about a lot of years in recent history, but that’s especially the case with 2025.
Opinion | Trump Is the Jan. 6 President
Tragically, America is still living in a political era that began on Jan. 6, 2021.
Cornish Politics - review of the year
A look back and reflection on the biggest political stories and themes from 2025 in Cornwall.
How Pakistan’s Asim Munir became Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’
The army chief, analysts say, has driven Pakistan's geopolitical reemergence over the past year as a soldier-diplomat.
Revisited: Is Trump building a political dynasty?
In the second episode of our special Politics Weekly America series, the reporters Ashley Parker, Rosie Gray and Eric Cortellessa explain why some of Trump’s family decided to step back from political life, and who stepped up to get him back to the White House
A look back at the biggest political stories in Michigan in 2025
2025 was a big year for politics nationwide, and Michigan was no exception.
Former Congressman Rob Bishop poised to return to the Utah House, where his political career began
Former Congressman Rob Bishop is looking to return to the Utah House, where his political career began more than 50 years ago.
Pop Culture & Politics: An After Hours Discussion with Sam Sanders
Join Stateside host April Baer in a discussion with Sam Sanders, journalist and host of The Sam Sanders Show. The two will recount Sanders's past as a political journalist, discuss his evolution into a pop-culture podcast host, and look at what's on the horizon for him in the new year.
Lawsuits, laws, protests: How these Oregonians impacted state politics in 2025
The following Oregonians played an outsized role in the year’s biggest political headlines.
Year in review: the impact of Project 2025 : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how Project 2025, a document published by the Heritage Foundation to outline policy objectives in a Republican administration taking office in 2025, has influenced the Trump administration's approach to governance.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, 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.
Greg Lopez, Republican candidate for Colorado governor
Former congressman Greg Lopez joins a crowded field of Republican candidates for governor. With Gov. Jared Polis being term-limited, Colorado will elect a new leader in 2026. Lopez, a veteran, started his political career at age 27 as mayor of Parker. He later served as Colorado’s state director for the U.S. Small Business Administration. In […]
Lawmakers shot, ICE operations and ongoing fraud investigations: Minnesota's top political stories of 2025
Trump, DOGE and deep divides: Biggest Michigan politics stories of 2025
It was a monumental political year in Michigan, with the return of a divided state government and the return of President Donald Trump. These are the stories that defined the year, from the Michigan Capitol to the White House.
Are opposing political views a bad thing at work? Ask Johnny
Opposing views can feel uncomfortable or even offensive. Discomfort is not the same as mistreatment and not a reason to avoid working with someone.
The Politics of Music in Vienna
The Vienna Philharmonic’s buried Nazi history and Austria’s political present.
As rumors swirl after political killings, this GOP lawmaker draws a line
Minnesota state senator Julia Coleman knew both Charlie Kirk and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman. She is fed up with the conspiracy theories around their deaths.
A new pope, political shake-ups and celebs in space: The 2025-in-review news quiz
How much do you remember about pranks, pardons and pills?
Rounding up a year that mostly won’t be missed
As I sat down to write this, my last column of 2025, I reflected back on a year that was, well, interesting from an old political science professor’s perspective, but which contained a lot of pain for a lot of people. And as is pretty much always the case, I found Colorado Politics to be […]
Analysis: How Trump is trying to MAGAfy the world
Most presidents profess not to interfere in other countries’ domestic politics and elections — despite decades of nefarious US political game-playing abroad.
Revisited: Is Trump building a political dynasty?
Jonathan Freedland and the Politics Weekly America team are taking a break this week, so we’re replaying a special series made during the summer, all about the Trump family and whether the president is planning to pass on the political baton once he has to leave office
New owner with checkered political past takes over newspaper serving Missouri’s capital
A trio of newspapers that cover Missouri’s capital city and surrounding communities will now be run by a polarizing figure in state politics.
Year in review: Trump's immigration policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how President Trump has reshaped immigration policy during his return to office, and what impacts those changes have had.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.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.
How national politics rode along in the patrol car in 2025
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
The Politics of Not Being Counted -
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Raymundo Lopez, covers the new article by Amanda Sahar [...]
Dealmakers: The drivers of political compromise
Join the Brookings Institution on January 12 for a discussion on compromise and its role in democratic policymaking.
Kosovo prime minister wins snap election to end political deadlock
Albin Kurti’s emphatic victory strengthens mandate for domestic reforms including welfare expansion
Frogs, shelters and a new city government: Portland’s political year in review
Suffice it to say, 2025 was far from Portland’s most tranquil year on record. We sum it up for you.
How has our unalienable right to a healthy planet become political?
Human life is intimately connected with the rest of nature.
2025's top political stories from KUNC News
KUNC News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance take a look at the top stories that mattered to our readers and listeners this year.
Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent
An emphatic election victory for Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti marks a resurgence for the nationalist leader, ending a political deadlock in Europe's youngest state and potentially determining its domestic and international agenda for years.
Oklahoma's National Guard deployment to D.C. is a disheartening political stunt
I was disheartened to read that Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is sending members of the Oklahoma National Guard to Washington, DC , to participate in the federal surge in the nation’s capital.
Meet Nicole Watts: Minister, refugee advocate, political neophyte will lead Onondaga County legislature
Nicole Watts, 43, says "yes" when most others would walk away.
The Making of Mayor Mamdani
He is a brilliant political talent with dizzying ambitions to change the city. Is he ready for the actual job, though?
Georgia hurtles toward 2026 as Trump’s return reshapes the political map
President Donald Trump’s return to office reset the national landscape almost overnight, forcing Republicans and Democrats alike to grapple with his norm-shattering approach.
Here are the top 10 political stories from Southwest Florida in 2025
Some of 2025’s biggest political skirmishes played out when local governments or residents resisted pressure from above.
Biggest political break-ups and make-ups of 2025
From Trump and Musk to the UK and the EU, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a round-up of the year’s relationship drama
Silver and other precious metals hit new peaks before falling back; oil price rises after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Rally in precious metals triggered by US interest rate cut hopes, hedging against geopolitical uncertainty
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted U.S. political parties, memo says
The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021 told investigators someone needed to "speak up" for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen, prosecutors said Sunday.
Letters: Take the political detox challenge
Our nation is currently politically hyperpolarized, threatening the continuing internal peace of our democracy.
UW-La Crosse political scientist Anthony Chergosky’s Top 5 Wisconsin politics topics of 2025
UW-L political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk with his Top 5 Wisconsin politics topics of 2025. From the governor’s race to controversy around judges to the state budget and the government shutdown, Chergosky dissects what he saw as the biggest stories in Wisconsin politics. La Crosse Talk […]
Politics were predictably unpredictable
We asked a handful of geopolitical questions last year. It wasn’t your strongest subject.
Podcasting gives Utah politicians a new platform for political discourse
Here's how a pair of Utah state senators are using podcasts to interact with the public.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect disliked both political parties and felt violence would be justified, prosecutors say
Brian Cole is accused of planting the bombs near the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on Jan. 5, 2021. The bombs failed to go off before they were discovered.
Rationalism in Conservative Politics
Ideas about the political conditions for human flourishing sometimes have unforeseen consequences. But the consequences of refusing to traffic in these ideas are foreseeably very bad indeed.
Kosovo's ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock
The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says
The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators after his arrest that he believed someone needed to “speak up” for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen. He also said he wanted to target the country’s p...
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says
The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators after his arrest that he believed someone needed to “speak up” for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says
The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.
The growing role of sports in President Trump's political brand
President Trump is increasingly embedding himself in sports culture. Christine Brennan, a longtime sports columnist and author, weighs in on the depths of Trump's ties to sports and what that will look like in the coming year.
Political violence, historic spending and a retiring governor: 2025 in Wisconsin politics
FOX 11's Emily Matesic recaps the notable stories of 2025 in Wisconsin politics.
A look at what 2026 has in store for Wales' political parties
Next May's election could be historic - with Labour’s century-long dominance in Wales under threat.
How Trump is leveraging sports and sports culture for his political brand : Consider This from NPR
President Trump is using his position to access sporting events across the country and embed himself with teams and fans. And he’s leveraging sports and American sports culture to build up and amplify his political brand. NPR’s Tamara Keith speak with Christine Brennan, a longtime sports columnist and author, about the president and the significance of his strong ties to sports.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre and Henry Larson. It was edited by Sarah Robbins, Dana Farrington and Rebekah Metzler. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
How Trump is leveraging sports and sports culture for his political brand : Consider This from NPR
President Trump is using his position to access sporting events across the country and embed himself with teams and fans. And he’s leveraging sports and American sports culture to build up and amplify his political brand. NPR’s Tamara Keith speak with Christine Brennan, a longtime sports columnist and author, about the president and the significance of his strong ties to sports.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre and Henry Larson. It was edited by Sarah Robbins, Dana Farrington and Rebekah Metzler. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Close Up: Taking a look at Iowa politics in 2025 and what's ahead in 2026
After a turbulent political year, Iowa is already looking toward a high-stakes 2026.
Talking politics: A look back at NYC’s political news in 2025
NYC's political news in 2025 included the election of a new mayor, the launch of congestion pricing and more stories.
McKenna Ross’ top Nevada politics stories of 2025
A failed studio tax break push, party politics and budget challenges led Nevada political stories this year.
The political divide in Washington could send ripples through the market in the new year
Stocks are riding high as 2025 wraps up, but friction in Washington could threaten performance in the new year.
Brigitte Bardot, icon of French cinema, dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, whose later years were marked by animal rights campaigns and far-right political sympathies, has died at the age of 91.
Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV? - CNN One Thing - Podcast on CNN Podcasts
Kennedy magic: America's storied political dynasty roared back in 2025
This year was marked by the resurgence of the Kennedys, one of America’s dynasties, but in unexpected ways from MAHA to cancer to renaming a building.
Kosovo goes to the polls in snap election in bid to end political crisis
PM Albin Kurti’s Self-Determination party may struggle to win majority after rival parties refused alliance
Kosovo votes in snap election to end a year of political deadlock
The Balkan nation votes again as PM Albin Kurti seeks majority to break the stalemate and form a government.