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Trump and Zohran Mamdani find common ground: From the Politics Desk

In countless ways — their backgrounds, their policies, their ages — President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani could not be more different. But the similar manner in which the two ... Read More

How Georgia voters feel about the Trump-MTG spat: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Trump's threats toward Democratic lawmakers spark backlash. And why Congress will have a light to-do list before the midterms. Read More

Petersburg election analysis answers 3 questions on political future

To recap, Virginia Democrats captured the governorship (Abigail Spanberger), the lieutenant governorship (Ghazala Hashmi) and the attorney general job (Jay Jones). They also rode that sweep into ... Read More

Johnson says he's 'open' to changing House censure rules after week of political drama

House Speaker Mike Johnson signals openness to reforming censure rules after a volatile week of lawmakers targeting colleagues with congressional rebukes. Read More

AI Is Transforming Politics, Much Like Social Media Did

The last decade taught us painful lessons about how social media can reshape democracy: misinformation spreads faster than truth, online communities harden into echo chambers, and political divisions ... Read More

Political Parties Have Disconnected From the Public

Across the democratic world, the postwar era’s dominant parties face a populist insurgency. Sign up for Trump’s Return, a newsletter featuring coverage of the second Trump presidency. Read More

Climate deadlines collide with politics as Dem-led states chase Big Oil in court but spare local refiners

Democrat-led states sue fossil fuel companies like tobacco firms while struggling to maintain power grid reliability during clean energy transitions. Read More

Trump’s healthcare plan could be revealed today. Here’s what we know so far.

President Donald Trump looks on track to offer a healthcare plan that addresses expiring Obamacare subsidies, the issue that triggered this fall’s record-breaking government shutdown. Read More

What Greene’s Recent Shift Says About Today’s Political Climate

The changes in Greene’s messaging point to a political climate defined by conflict and polarization. Viewers may notice how her tone now echoes broader national trends. The segment considers what this ... Read More

Jared Golden’s exit is an indictment of today’s politics | Steve Collins

The ugly and mean-spirited nature of today’s politics simply never suited Jared Golden. Since he could do his job when real bullets were zinging by and real bombs exploding, any challenge posed by ... Read More

California Politics 360 Full Episode | Attorney General Rob Bonta interview, budget roundtable

On California Politics 360, Attorney General Rob Bonta talks about his political future and we also take a deep dive into the state budget and the expected shortfall. Read More