The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

GOP mayor dies by suicide after cross-dressing revealed by rightwing site

Friend writes: ‘I witnessed a good man be publicly ridiculed and crucified ... to the point that he just took his own life’

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023

Days before election, far-right officials in California county insist on hand tally

Despite a warning from the state, board supervisors threaten to sue if Shasta county registrar uses voting machines

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2023

Many Kentucky counties are consolidating polling sites, raising concerns about access

Many Kentucky residents may have to vote somewhere new in this year's elections. That's because dozens of counties have consolidated polling places — a move that's raised concerns about ballot access.

WEKU · Nov 5, 2023

Rashida Tlaib claims in video that Biden supports Palestinian genocide

Michigan Democrat is only Palestinian American in Congress and warns Biden voters ‘will remember in 2024’

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2023

Special counsel doesn’t want Trump trial to turn into a TV spectacle

A group of media organisations have asked Judge Tanya Chutkan to allow them to broadcast the federal criminal proceedings against Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

Don’t Forget to Vote on Texas Proposition 4

It’s finally time to vote on Proposition 4. Here’s what Texas property tax changes voters will decide on and how to cast your ballot.

Kiplinger · Nov 4, 2023

Blow to Ron DeSantis as more key Florida backers switch to Trump

Bad news for Florida governor’s campaign, with favorability falling throughout 2023 and a GOP debate scheduled for Wednesday

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2023

GOP Rep Ken Buck plots scorched-earth exit from Congress

‘Our nation is on a collision course with reality, and a steadfast commitment to truth — even uncomfortable truths — is the only way forward,’ outgoing GOP representatives says

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

Appeals courts temporarily lifts Trump’s gag in election fraud case

Special counsel Jack Smith’s team has said Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric about those involved in the case threatens to undermine public confidence in the judicial system

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

Nikki Haley’s unexpected rise from ‘scrappy’ underdog to Trump’s closest rival

The former South Carolina governor is rising in the polls but despite executive and foreign policy experience she has a mountain to climb

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2023