Politics
Political news, government decisions, elections, policies, and global political developments and analysis.
-
Petersen AG pick would hand Democrats a fast edge
Arizona’s attorney general job comes with a very specific, very unforgiving requirement: a mandatory five-year practice period before taking office,…
-
Iran War Fallout Raises UK Food Costs as US Strikes Spark Debate
WASHINGTON—The Iran war is rippling farther than the usual blast radius of conflict, and Misryoum newsroom reporting indicates it’s now…
-
Florida GOP push for mid-decade redistricting faces ‘illegal’ challenge
Florida Republicans are floating a mid-decade redraw of congressional districts, and Democrats are pushing back hard—calling it not just partisan,…
-
Memphis immigration arrests skew nonviolent, records show
On an overcast Saturday in February, a street vendor named Elmer lined up dozens of pairs of worn but carefully…
-
Virginia voters weigh final say in redistricting fight
Next Tuesday, voters in Virginia could have one of the final words in the redistricting fight that President Trump kicked…
-
At 100 days, Mamdani credits democratic socialism in NYC
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days in office with a mix of celebration and pitch—telling…
-
Ceasefire in Israel-Lebanon as U.S. sanctions enforcement ticks on
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began this week, even as the United States continued its blockade of Iranian ports…
-
Peltola outraises Sullivan in cash, but spending leaves gap heading into April
Mary Peltola’s fundraising numbers for the first quarter look eye-popping at first glance. Then you notice the spending line. Peltola…
-
Peru runoff looms as Sánchez edges second; U.S.-Brazil crime pact shifts
Peru’s presidential election Sunday is already turning into the kind of political cliffhanger people will argue about for weeks. By…
-
Trump expands Western Hemisphere visa restrictions amid new vetting moves
The Trump administration announced a “significant expansion” to its visa restriction policy across the Western Hemisphere on Thursday. The State…
