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The latest reporting, context, and analysis from the Politics desk.
One state's Supreme Court election just shifted left, and a presidential threat toward Iran has lawmakers talking about removal
In Wisconsin, Chris Taylor won a pivotal Supreme Court race, expanding the court's liberal majority until 2030. Meanwhile, reactions continue to build after a recent threat toward Iran sparked calls from over 70 lawmakers-across party lines-for potential removal of the president through impeachment or the 25th Amendment.
Indianapolis Councilman Zachary Adamson says his home was targeted with gunfire after he voted in favor of a new data center, sparking concerns over political intimidation and community tensions around tech infrastructure projects.
Donald Trump praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during a recent campaign event in Budapest, where JD Vance also voiced support. The backing comes as Orban faces a close election and criticism over democratic backsliding, while analysts debate the implications of the alliance between the two figures.
President Trump's threat to destroy 'a whole civilization' unless Iran complies with demands has triggered alarm among GOP lawmakers, military veterans, and global leaders, including the Pope, as the 8 p.m. deadline nears.
Nigel Farage has criticized Donald Trump's recent threat that Iran's 'civilisation will die' if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, calling the rhetoric excessive. The comments come amid rising tensions in the Middle East and growing international concern over escalating U.S. rhetoric.
President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran's power infrastructure, prompting warnings of long-term blackouts and regional fallout. Iran's leadership has responded by calling citizens to form human chains around facilities, framing the crisis as a test of national unity.
President Donald Trump's claim that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' has triggered international concern, as U.S. airstrikes hit Iranian facilities and the State Department urges Americans to leave the Middle East immediately.
President Donald Trump's latest executive order on mail-in voting clarifies the reasoning behind the Justice Department's persistent efforts to obtain state voter rolls, sparking legal challenges and debate over election integrity versus voter access.
Georgia's 14th Congressional District is holding a runoff election to replace former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Democrat Shawn Harris is challenging Republican Clay Fuller in a district that hasn't elected a Democrat in decades, making the race a long-shot but symbolically significant contest.
President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, reportedly frustrated that she resisted efforts to turn the Justice Department into a tool for political retaliation and to downplay investigations tied to figures like Jeffrey Epstein. The decision opens a high-stakes battle over her successor and raises concerns about the independence of federal law enforcement.
