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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

Trump takes heat from his MAGA base: From the Politics Desk

President Donald Trump’s once unquestioned grip on his MAGA political base is showing signs of strain as some of his supporters have started pushing back on White House policy proposals they see as ... Read More

Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes for taking part in 'toxic politics' amid Trump attacks

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologized for participating in "toxic politics" on Sunday during a CNN interview, admitting criticism about her silence on threats was fair. Read More

UK government poised to overhaul its asylum system as a political storm brews over migration

The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, following Denmark's model, to reduce immigration and address the political storm over migrants crossing the English Channel. Read More

Election Day poses early political test for Trump amid lingering shutdown

Trump faces key political tests as voters head to polls in Virginia, New Jersey and NYC elections. Early measure of how Americans view his policies and leadership. Read More

A bombshell federal fraud case exploded inside Gov. Newsom's powerful political orbit

Several California political insiders were targeted in a probe by federal law enforcement, with Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff's attorney saying she was asked to wear a wire. Read More

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

Are you avoiding family and friends over politics this holiday season? Tell us. | Opinion

Do you plan to avoid family because of politics this holiday season or do you think that's the dumbest thing ever? Take our poll. Read More

A political giant to exit main stage

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, a leading figure in the Democratic Party for more than three decades and the first woman to serve as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, announced her 2026 retirement ... Read More

Opinion: The changing role of media and satire in politics

The White House social media accounts have departed from posting traditional, highly edited photos of Rose Garden ceremonies to promulgating self-aggrandizement hype reels or AI videos pushing ... Read More