We need a political leader who will carry us forward together — whether we’re ready or not

Leaders must beckon us to rebuild our economy, our systems of education, health care, and even our sense of community and culture. Read More

Hugh Grant reveals ‘shocking’ career change he’s mulled over: It’s ‘threatening to one’s family’

Hugh Grant is ready to play another politician … but not in a “Love Actually” sequel. The Golden Globe winner let it slip that he’s considered leaving acting behind for a political career. Read More

Kevin Hart shares the reason why he steers clear of making political jokes: 'I understand my lane'

Comedian Kevin Hart shared on Sunday the reason why he doesn't tell political ... said after accepting the Mark Twain Prize. "I fell in love with something I could do for the rest of my life. Read More

My Friend Joe

I write now, in the worst pain and shock, with news of my friend ... which he and I talked about so often, we both regarded as badges of honor: He often broke with his political friends and ... Read More

Rockies: Kris Bryant not expected to be out long after leaving game with back soreness

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said he doesn’t expect outfielder Kris Bryant to miss significant time after the former NL MVP left Saturday’s game at Toronto in the fourth inning because of ... Read More

Larry David Tees Off on Trump: ‘He’s a Sociopath’

speaking with rare candor about his political views — or at least his views about the former president. “You can’t go a day without thinking about what he’s done to this country,” David ... Read More

Fox News Politics: Bidens under fire

"Joe Biden has repeatedly claimed that he was not involved Hunter Biden's, Jim Biden's, or any other Biden family business deals. Today our witnesses have proved otherwise," Rep. Nancy Mace said ... Read More

McCarthy claims Gaetz ousted him as speaker when he refused to ‘do something illegal’ to stop ethics probe

Kevin McCarthy is a quitter. That’s why he isn’t a congressman.” “If Kevin stops lying about me, I’ll ... News reported earlier this month. The subpoena is part of a lawsuit brought by a ... Read More

Tech leaders have all the skills for politics. Still, most don't want to run.

About a month ago someone asked Cruver if he considered ... on his life. "I enjoy being an entrepreneur and running a tech company, but I also fantasize about what being in politics would be ... Read More

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That means you’ll get analysis from our award-winning journalists, the latest political news and exclusive ... for supporting Trump after Jan. 6. Now he’s fundraising for the former president. Read More

‘King and queen maker’: How Clyburn, running for 17th term, mightily shaped SC politics, life

Political leaders across the aisle who have worked with and know the 83-year-old congressman easily portray why the Palmetto State has greatly benefited from the work he’s done. Democratic ... Read More

Politics Friday from MPR News

Later, we'll meet a Republican vying for his party's nomination in Minnesota's most closely watched congressional race. Joe Teirab makes his case for why he should represent Minnesota's 2nd ... Read More