The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Florida Republicans racially gerrymandered two state senate districts, court hears

GOP officials had previously manipulated districts as well to wrest voting power from Black electorate

The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2025

Small business owners aren’t jumping for joy about the US economy – but they still aren’t jumping ship

Small businesses are doing OK right now, even if there is a bit of concern about tariffs, inflation, labor shortages and higher costs

The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2025

Israel is playing an outsized role in New York City’s mayoral race. Will it matter?

The election has turned into an Israel-Palestine proxy war of sorts, even as voters on both sides wish the focus remained on local issues

The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2025

New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom

Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new state law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

Are the Maga isolationists losing influence over Trump’s Iran deliberations?

Director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has fallen in line with the US president – other war-sceptics are following

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025

JD Vance Calls Alex Padilla, Latino Senator Handcuffed at DHS Conference, 'José' During Anti-Dem Tirade

JD Vance referred to California Sen. Alex Padilla as José, seemingly alluding to a man currently serving a 21-year prison sentence for aiding terrorists.

Latin Times · Jun 21, 2025

"Dark day for truth": Lake cuts US media

Critics say layoffs at Voice of America and others threaten press freedom and U.S. soft power abroad

Salon · Jun 21, 2025

‘Authoritarian playbook’: DHS accuses critics of assaulting officers when videos say otherwise

Civil rights advocates and scholars say the US government’s claims are troubling indicators of rising authoritarianism

The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2025

What does "Don't rank Cuomo" even mean?

You vote for five candidates? What are "cross-endorsements"? NYC's election may preview the future of democracy

Salon · Jun 21, 2025

"Gay blood" and the VA governor's race

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is hoping anti-LGBTQ+ clergy can help her become Virginia's first female governor

Salon · Jun 21, 2025