The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Tribe rips "preposterous" Trump ruling

Exempting the president from Constitution's insurrectionist ban makes no sense, Tribe told Salon

Salon · Nov 21, 2023

Media representatives to hit Chicago on Jan. 18 for Democratic convention logistics walk-through

About 15,000 members of the media are expected at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 19-22.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2023

Affordable housing and homelessness are top issues in Salt Lake City's ranked-choice mayoral race

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is seeking reelection in a ranked-choice contest that includes a challenge by former Mayor Rocky Anderson

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Trump posts doctor note claiming he’s lost weight as Biden marks 81st birthday

Both likely candidates in 2024 presidential election have faced questions about their age and health

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Republican Rep. Andrew Murr, who led impeachment of Ken Paxton, won’t seek reelection

Murr, who represents Junction, suggested he wanted to come home to spend more time with family. He had become a target of hardline conservative supporters of Attorney General Paxton.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 20, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Florida roundup

Florida is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on Aug. 20, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Nov 20, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: North Carolina roundup

North Carolina is holding elections, including for state executive offices, on March 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Nov 20, 2023

Ted Cruz predicts GOP senator’s hold on military promotions will be over soon

Senator warns hold on promotions has damaged military readiness

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

7 Days of Pie: A full serving of facts

A healthy serving of pie (charts) for your holiday table, filled with figures and metrics on the United States. This is no side dish of data; this is a full-on fact feast!

USAFacts · Nov 20, 2023

Rosalynn Carter's tiny hometown mourns a global figure who made many contributions at home

Rosalynn Carter’s tiny hometown of Plains, Georgia, is mourning the death of the former U.S. first lady and global humanitarian, who died Sunday at 96

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023