In the United States, politics news means federal elections, national legislation, government policy and civic life. The coverage tracks the decisions made by governing bodies and the debate surrounding them at the national level.
Texas Senator James Talarico made a surprise appearance in the cold open of the first Saturday Night Live episode after the 2026 midterm election.
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Do you trust the federal government to make everyday life better?
The Limp Bizkit frontman posted about the state of America after the midterm results on a new VoteDurst account.
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Do you walk or bike for most short trips in your city?
A Streetlight Data report ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities by bicycle and pedestrian miles traveled per capita.
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Should Congress raise the federal minimum wage above $7.25 an hour?
The United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America called on the incoming Congress to act on wages, Social Security and labor law after the midterm elections.
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Should the government be required to follow court-ordered notice rules in deportations?
An Iranian American legal group says ICE's plan to remove 11 Iranian nationals via Pakistan violates a federal court order.
Congressional Democrats are launching investigations and summoning officials over Iran, drawing a sharp response from the White House.
This section follows legislative processes, election outcomes, executive actions and shifts in public opinion. It reaches every state and the institutions that define the political landscape. National legislative cycles often dictate the pace of government activity and create recurring deadlines for policy debates. Partisan alignment and the balance of power between institutions are the primary factors that constrain or accelerate the passage of new laws.
