A new era of American political violence is upon us. How did we get here? How does it end?

Experts on political violence said the factors shaping the current moment are clear — and similar to those that shaped past periods of political violence. Read More

‘Political violence is no stranger’: expert explains rising political tensions

People on both sides of the political spectrum are taking to social media to express their thoughts and opinions after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday. Read More

Most Americans who vow to leave over an election never do. Will this year be different?

Deirdre Roney wanted an escape plan – a place to go if her darkest fears about America’s democracy came to pass. The Los Angeles attorney and activist for immigrant and voting rights has worried about ... Read More

Tuning Out: Americans on the Edge of Politics

In a fractious political environment often dominated by the loudest voices on the left and right, some people are saying: Count us out. Last year, we talked to a group of people who, while they may ... Read More

Digging into Americans' sour views on both political parties: From the Politics Desk

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

Political divides cut through marriages and families in the run-up to the 2024 election

For many Americans, politics has become far more personal, and divisive, than it once was. Now, in the run-up to the November election, that’s creating some friction within families. Tonight, Judy ... Read More

Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they’re tuning out

‘People are mentally exhausted,’ says one voter from San Diego. Both Democrats and Republicans say they felt the need to step away from political news. NEW YORK — As a Democrat who immersed himself in ... Read More

Transcript: Why Democratic Leadership Is Clueless About Politics

Amanda Litman of Run for Something and journalist G. Elliott Morris say that Trump’s poll numbers are dipping because of self-inflicted mistakes and that Democrats still aren’t pursuing smart ... Read More

Two Families Got Fed Up With Their States’ Politics. So They Moved Out.

After Iowa banned gender-affirming medical care for minors, the Nobles concluded they had to get out. “It’s so much better here — financially, emotionally, mentally,” Steve Huckins said of moving to ... Read More