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Doctored 2006 front page falsely portrayed as genuine article about Nigerian politician's 'madness'
As political activity intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s January 2027 election, misinformation is circulating online, including a purported 2006 newspaper front page with claims that presidential candidat...
Democratic socialism isn’t Leninism. Why can’t politicians say so?
The best way to counter the GOP’s Red Scare tactics is to firmly disavow communism.
Latest threat to democracy: Politicians bullying journalists
When officials refuse to answer questions they aren’t simply disrespecting journalists. They are disrespecting the citizens those journalists serve.
A Connecticut report shows uptick in AI campaign ads nationally
More politicians are using Artificial Intelligence in campaign ads leading up to this year's midterm elections.
Local leaders react with shock at President Trump's comment regarding LA
Politicians from both sides of the political spectrum took to social media to condemn the president’s statement
Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal live up to its name?
If approved, Proposal 2 would prohibit direct or indirect contributions to Michigan politicians by DTE Energy, Consumers Energy and companies with more than $250,000 in state government contracts.
Healthcare costs top survey of Americans’ biggest economic concerns, followed by gasoline, food, utilities
The cost of healthcare is the top economic issue for voters, according to a recent national survey, as politicians in Arkansas and across the U.S. prepare to make their final pitches ahead of the November midterm elections.
To fix California, make its politicians afraid to lose
The state has the nation’s largest homeless population and some of its most expensive housing — yet incumbents rarely pay a price. A slew of new parties is the answer.
Jeff Bezos Thinks Politicians Are Blaming the Wrong Culprit as Socialism Gains Ground
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is weighing in on the growing appeal of socialism, arguing that some politicians are pointing fingers at the wrong culprit. In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier that air...
Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's home
LONDON (AP) — A man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe tried to break into the home of anti-immigration Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage about a year earlier, a prosecutor said Wednesday.
Rep. Andy Biggs says he's been threatened: 'We're going to Charlie Kirk you'
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs called for an end to threats against politicians and revealed that he has been targeted during his run for governor.
The surprising psychology of morbid curiosity
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan has incurred condemnation from human rights groups and politicians on all sides. But according to Coltan Scrivner, an author and psychologist at Arizona State University and expert on morbid curiosity, people are still likely to watch in large numbers. He explains why we are drawn to dark and disturbing content, and Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample how consuming this kind of material can harm observers’ mental health
Annette Taddeo targets Blaise Ingoglia with corruption claims in new ad for CFO race
'I’ll lower the insurance rates crushing our families and make sure guilty politicians go to prison.'
Will Voters Punish Politicians for Data Centers? Ask Ohio and Michigan
Local anger over energy bills and lost farmland are reaching top-of-the-ticket battleground races.
German far-right politician slams BMW for withdrawing car lease
Germany's first far-right state parliament speaker, Tobias Rausch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), will have to do without a BMW company car after the offer to extend the lease on the vehicle was...
Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer
Tthe bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.
These Democrats could win competitive races. None are politicians
James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed are far from the only atypical Democratic candidates running for Congress in the midterm elections.
The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
Jason O’Connell’s suspected use of the specs to aid his speech in the Senedd reignites debate over the AI-enabled devices
Photo shows top Trump aide's daughter with pro-Russia politician in Bosnia
Katie Wiles is a partner at the political lobbying firm Continental Strategy. A spokesperson for the firm acknowledged to CBS News on Thursday that Wiles had taken the trip to Republika Srpska but not on business.
Sen. Thom Tillis on his proudest moment in the Senate
CNN’s Jake Tapper talks with Republican Sen. Thom Tillis about his greatest accomplishment while in the Senate, as he prepares to leave at the end of his term. This is part of an ongoing series where Jake Tapper joins politicians from both sides of the aisle in some of their favorite places to discuss how they got to where they are today. Watch the full interview on CNN.com/AllAccess.
Jeffrey Archer: the politician and novelist jailed for perjury
Lord Archer defied convention – and the law – to cement a place as an unsinkable figure in British public life
Pro-Palestinian politician threatens Berlin left's election victory over Israel stance
Pro-Palestinian politician Vanessa Emde has plunged Berlin's Die Linke into crisis after rejecting Israel's right to exist, prompting the Social Democrats and Greens to suspend coalition talks and threatening the party's chances of forming a government
Criticism grows over Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
Several Ohio politicians have taken to social media to condemn an attack ad against Amy Acton that featured her estranged mother.
Helen Haines: Australian MP critically injured after apparent car attack
The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.
Ex-Reform politician likens party's response to criticism to an abuser
Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, who defected to Plaid Cymru, says she is "not surprised" by new allegations.
We’re Living in a Golden Age of Hot-Guy Politicians
From Zohran Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayed to Jon Ossoff and Pete Buttigieg, a new generation of politicians is going hard on policy while being easy on the eyes.
Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's home
LONDON (AP) — A man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe tried to break into the home of anti-immigration Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage about a year
Anti-party, anti-politician candidates surge in midterms
Political outsiders are flourishing with an electorate that's angry and willing to take risks.
In this Florida district, politicians battle over who most loves Israel
Singer criticized Moskowitz for not doing enough to back the Iran war at a synagogue debate ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
The political calculus of peace in Ukraine
In Ukraine, few words carry as much weight — or as much political risk — as peace. In early October, several prominent Ukrainian politicians publicly called for an end to Russia's war on terms many considered to be closer to the Kremlin's desires. Their proposals differed, but the public reaction revealed a deep-seated fear: that calls for peace could be a prelude to concessions to Moscow rather than a path to a just settlement. For years, Ukraine's leadership framed victory, not compromise, a
Why Are Modern Politicians Sounding Like Preachers?
Many politicians are speaking to our “moral moment.”
Analysis-Ex-Prosecutor’s Killing Puts Guatemala’s Crime-Politics Nexus Back in Focus
By Sofia Menchu and Diego Oré GUATEMALA CITY, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Former Guatemalan anti-corruption prosecutor Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa was one of the country's most high profile voices denouncing alleged links between politicians and business leaders and the country's increasingly powerful ...
Talarico camp says he opposes trans athletes if unsafe or unfair but accuses politicians of bullying students
James Talarico says he opposes transgender athletes in women's sports when safety is at risk, but his campaign won't say if he'd back a federal ban.
Rallying in Sao Paulo, Presidential Candidates Seek Votes and Political Support
By Isabel Teles and Luciana Magalhaes SAO PAULO, Oct 11 (Reuters) - With Brazil's polarized presidential election entering its final stretch, candidates rallied supporters and politicians on Sunday in Sao Paulo, the nation's largest state capital, ahead of the October 25 runoff. Conservative ...
Impeached African politician calls Texas city 'home away from home'
"I always feel at home here."
The Palestinian Politician Who Could Be Israel’s Kingmaker
Opposition leaders have said they won’t ally with an Arab party, though polls show this is their only sure path to victory over Netanyahu. Mansour Abbas thinks he can change their minds
Gov. Ferguson may not get a pay raise next year
Voters established the salary commission in 1987 to end the practice of politicians deciding their own pay.
Opinion: Politicians need to be honest about Social Security's insolvency
If politicians don't find a solution to Social Security's insolvency now, one will be forced upon them later, Joseph Stango writes.
German politicians warn of antisemitism on October 7 anniversary
Leading German politicians including Chancellor Merz and President Steinmeier called for people to reject antisemitism.
Protestors, politicians denounce Trump as his East Side rally begins
Protestors have gathered across the street from the Freeman Coliseum, where Trump's rally for Republican candidates is underway.
The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahu
A look at Israel’s main opposition leaders, their parties and their largely shared positions on Gaza and other wars.
Election 2026: The bipartisan politics of data center opposition
As the midterm elections approach, many residents fighting data centers in Northeast Pennsylvania are skeptical of politicians from both parties.
Trump’s Overtures to Putin Put Republican Candidates in Hot Seat
GOP politicians in a number of tight races are breaking with Trump on Russia policy ahead of midterms.
Moore campaign ads shut out Sinclair stations amid feud with David Smith
While it’s normal for politicians and journalists to disagree on coverage in private, this dispute has played out in full view of the public.
Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's home
A prosecutor says a man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe allegedly tried to break into Nigel Farage's home about a year earlier.
French politicians grapple with protesters' demands for better schools while also cutting spending
Prime Minister Lecornu is pledging to improve schools at a time when the government seeks to save billions. France's dilemma can be seen across the EU: How to cut spending when citizens are demanding more from the state?
O'Neill clashes with committee members over Garvaghy Road
The First Minister Michelle O'Neill has clashed with unionist politicians at a Stormont committee over her involvement in protests on the Garvaghy Road blocking an Orange Order parade last month.
GOP candidate for NY-21 Anthony Constantino discusses campaign
The district is currently represented by powerhouse politician Elise Stefanik, who is stepping down from the position at the end of the year.
U.K. politicians are testing their messages on AI-generated focus groups
Firms are using data from real focus groups and surveys to build AI personas able to react to political messages within minutes.
‘Animals’ Review: The Politician’s Dilemma
Ben Affleck plays a mayoral candidate who’s having a very bad day in this fizz-free political thriller.
The real reasons US politicians are getting older
No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?
Jean-Marc Jancovici: 'As long as there is no shared understanding that the impact of a heatwave is lasting, politicians will not act'
The energy engineer and founder of the Shift Project think tank lays out the major climate challenges facing future governments, with six months to go before France's 2027 presidential election.
Fake scenes, real politics: Republican candidates have embraced AI.
From time-traveling politicians to altered Bible verses, Texas GOP ads depict scenes that never happened. Democrats steer clear.
California’s Billionaire Tax Promises Healthcare Relief. The Fine Print Is Murkier.
An initiative on the California ballot would levy the nation’s first wealth tax on billionaires. Supporters say the proceeds would help offset President Donald Trump’s sweeping healthcare cuts. But critics argue that the temporary infusion of cash is a giveaway to politicians.
Soft-spoken David Pocock has big ambitions – but first he wants politicians to ‘double down’ on kindness
Independent senator’s goals ‘much bigger’ than prime ministership, he reveals in first speech to national press club
Why is a New York-based betting site donating to Idaho politicians?
A donation doesn’t necessarily buy a vote, a Boise State political science professor said. But it “gets you a foot in the door.”
Rep. Neguse’s Boulder office one of multiple politicians targeted with suspicious mailing
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are looking into the mailings, some of which included an unidentified powdery white substance.
Two of California's most powerful politicians still haven't weighed in on Prop 40
Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi have yet to weigh in on the most divisive ballot measure before California voters: Prop 40, likely for the same reason that Gavin Newsom opposes the measure.
What do data centers do and why PA politicians keep talking about them?
Data centers have become a major issue in Pennsylvania politics. Here's what they are, what they're used for and where they're located across PA.
Spanish politicians trade blame after death of octogenarian at heart of housing protests
MADRID, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Spanish politicians traded blame on Thursday after the death of an 87-year-old woman who was evicted from her Madrid home exacerbated heated debates over housing ahead of an
GOP candidate for NY-21 Anthony Constantino discusses campaign
The district is currently represented by powerhouse politician Elise Stefanik, who is stepping down from the position at the end of the year.
From politicians on TikTok to fetching a ping-pong ball: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams
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12 reactions · 3 comments | A politician allegedly killed for...
A politician allegedly killed for promoting health measures in the fight against Ebola. Health workers attacked, medical facilities put on fire. What's behind people's anger in response to aid in the...
Voters Can’t Be Bought (but Politicians Keep Trying) | WSJ Economics for Oct. 15
Plus, government equity purchases, AI-driven inflation and the perils of Treasury’s short-term borrowing.
Trump, a Cowboy and a Science Guy: Who’s taking sides in Senate race
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are drawing support from politicians, sports stars, entertainers and some surprising crossovers.
Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's home
A prosecutor says a man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe allegedly tried to break into Nigel Farage’s home about a year earlier
Idaho deserves a competent lawyer and politician for attorney general
An attorney general can have personal views on political issues but cannot ethically inject them into legal advice or court. | Opinion
Gen Z women want politicians who can make the ‘American dream’ feel attainable
An organizer with the Ohio Student Association said students bring up the cost of gas, weighing if it’s cheaper to commute or live on campus. They also talk about whether to get an unpaid internship or work a job out of their field of study to save money.
Choose hope, family and friends over politicians, say leaders during Interfaith Forum at Salt Lake Tabernacle
Martin Luther King III, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Nobel Prize leader call for hope in connection
A clock change dilemma pits science vs. politics
Some politicians want permanent daylight saving time, but a chorus of scientists say that's the wrong way to fix the seasonal time change problem.
Spanish politicians trade blame after death of octogenarian at heart of housing protests
Maricarmen Abascal had been hospitalised for severe anxiety and exhaustion since her dramatic eviction on September 23.
‘Everything you would want from a politician’: who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?
Condemnation across political spectrum after incident in Wangaratta, as Nationals MP from nearby electorate says Haines ‘not a divisive figure’
What Dolly Parton can teach politicians about leadership
Attorneys Scott Carey and Mark Chalos discuss how Dolly Parton's servant leadership could transform modern politics.
Fastest Warming Congressional Districts Where Politician Is Funded By Fossil Fuel Industry
The midterm elections are less than a month away, and 35 seats in the U.S. Senate, as well as...
The winners under I-194? Wealthy donors, PACs and politicians
Imagine a world where Elon Musk can spend hundreds of millions of dollars influencing Montana candidates and elections, while local organizations are prohibited from spending a dime; where media giants
In their own words: Israeli politicians' extreme speech surges ahead of elections
LUBBAN AL-SHARQIYA, West Bank (AP) — Extreme speech has surged under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's far-right government and can be heard at the highest levels ahead of Israel's Oct. 27 elections.
Ossoff again said he won’t run for president. Such denials don’t always stick.
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) said in a debate that he has “zero interest” in running for president. Plenty of other politicians said that and ran anyway.
Miami Cuban bakery caught in political firestorm after hosting Democrats
The visit took place at CAO Bakery in Pinecrest, a popular Cuban American business known for its pastelitos and cafecito. Some social media users criticized the bakery for hosting the Democratic politicians, accusing them of being associated with socialism.
What could MS Legislature, politicians do to lower gas prices?
The days of the $20 tank are so far in the rearview mirror that the memories have grown fuzzy.
A clock change dilemma pits science vs. politics
Some politicians want permanent daylight saving time, but a chorus of scientists say that's the wrong way to fix the seasonal time change problem.
Gen Z politicians who want to make a change grapple with parties that aren’t always ready for them
Editor’s Note: This story is part of Gen Z at the Ballot Box, a collaboration between States Newsroom and The 19th. TOPEKA, Kan. — After state Rep. Angel Roeser defied her fellow Republicans and voted against their plan to ask voters to change the way Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected, members of her own […]
Sen. Banks among politicians receiving ‘potentially hazardous’ letters under investigation by FBI
Indiana Senator Jim Banks (R) reportedly received suspicious mail as federal authorities investigate a string of such instances involving politicians nationwide.
Reform politician says smart glasses helping him make speeches in Wales' parliament
Jason O'Connell sparked debate when he started wearing the glasses, which have an autocue feature.
What Dolly Parton can teach politicians about leadership
Attorneys Scott Carey and Mark Chalos discuss how Dolly Parton's servant leadership could transform modern politics.
Guernsey hosts Commonwealth politicians for learning event
The conference is organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
On the barricades with wheelie bins and shopping trolleys: Paris students rage at politicians and police
Unprecedented protests that began in low-income banlieue are turning ugly, with investigations under way into police brutality
Trump is the best politician of our age: Newt Gingrich
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich analyzes the Republican momentum in key states and the challenges facing the Democratic Party and promotes his new book on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'
Understanding Illicit Political Finance to Counter State Threats
In 2024, Western governments warned that Russia was actively interfering in Moldova’s elections, seeking to prevent the re-election of pro-European Union politicians. This interference targeted Moldova’s political system from multiple angles, including covertly funding political actors and protest movements. There were widespread reports of vote-buying, including cash payments of up to €100 to voters. Reports […]
In their own words: Israeli politicians' extreme speech surges ahead of elections
Hate speech in Israel has surged under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government
Gen Z women want politicians who can make the ‘American dream’ feel attainable
This story is part of Gen Z at the Ballot Box, a collaboration between States Newsroom and The 19th. Strike up a conversation with a Gen Z woman about politics, and affordability will likely come up within the first 30 seconds. The cost of doing anything, whether it’s renting a home, staying in college or getting […]
Australian Politician Who Was Hit by Car Has Lost Both Legs
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Doctors have amputated both of Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines ' legs as she remains in critical condition after being repeatedly hit by a car in an apparent act of political violence, her husband said Wednesday. The 65-year-old independent politician is ...
Australian politician who was intentionally hit by car loses both her legs
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, who was intentionally hit by a car in an apparent political attack, has lost both of her legs, her husband said.
San Diego politicians blast DOJ voter-record subpoenas
San Diego elected officials criticize Justice Department subpoenas for local voter records and call for transparency.
COME ON DOWN! Greg Abbott Offering Access to Texas Governor’s Mansion in Exchange for Political Support
DALLAS, TX – Come on down!Career politician Greg Abbott would love to have you over to the Texas Governor’s Mansion, but only if you help him get reelected first.Through his Abbott Impact app, users earn points for completing various political activities for the Abbott campaign, like getting people out to vote for him, knocking on doors, and making phone calls. And just in time for the holidays, the app also lets you find out which political party your contacts belong to and how they’ve voted in