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How Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral win could change New York politics, 2026 elections

Mamdani, a democratic socialist in the state Assembly, will become New York City's first Muslim mayor and its first mayor of South Asian descent. Read More

How Ro Khanna is looking to build on his Epstein files victory: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More

Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting wars: From the Politics Desk

But for now, Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting battle as they set their sights on reclaiming the House majority in 2026. Read More

Congress is acting like a super city council over D.C.

The House tonight will take two votes on D.C. laws, one that would overturn police reforms from 2022 and another ending cashless bail. Why it matters: Congress is back to acting like a super city ... Read More

Understanding the Direction of NYC Politics Today

The political landscape in NYC is evolving rapidly, with major implications for residents and governance. This report explores key trends, policy debates, and potential outcomes for the city. Read More

Dorean Taylor's Mesa election win signals shift in city politics

Dorean Taylor was sworn in as Mesa's newest District 2 council member on Nov. 17 after winning a recall election earlier in the month. Read More

This 26-year-old political strategist has a new vision for the Democratic Party

Morris Katz is a 26-year-old political strategist who wants to take the Democratic party in a new direction. Leila Fadel talks to him about the candidates he's backing and his vision for the future. Read More

Jack Schlossberg, Member of Kennedy Political Dynasty, Is Running for Congress

The 32-year-old said he will run as a Democrat for the New York City seat of U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, who announced he's retiring. Read More

New Orleans council dismissed a housing board member. Critics call it 'political retribution'

Sparking accusations of revenge politics, the New Orleans City Council on Thursday removed a prominent housing advocate from an advisory panel, weeks after her organization blasted some council ... Read More

Political shift takes a wrong turn

There was a time when both major political parties had a substantial number of liberals and conservatives. But over the course of the lifetime of everyone reading this column today, liberals have ... Read More

No Republicans yet in Shelby County mayor's race, as Democrats attend first mayoral forum

Candidates attempted to make distinct differences between their policies and politics, but one thing was missing: An obvious Republican challenger. Read More

What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us

But either way – responding to crisis or finding a public change of heart – is a reminder that voters are the ultimate arbiters in a functioning democracy. Today, as in late-19th-century America, ... Read More